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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1968
Page
1
The report notes temperatures near normal Saturday through Wednesday with highs in the mid to upper 50s and lows in the 30s. Precipitation is expected at three quarters to one inch in several showers or thunderstorms. Also listed are local temperature records, humidity, wind, sun and moon data, and numerous obituary and court notices from the region.
Cedar Rapids and Marion clergy and civic leaders express shock and pledge action after the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial services are planned at Mt. Zion Baptist church and Immaculate Conception church. Civil rights leaders call for nonviolence and renewed commitment to King’s ideals.
An hour long ABC News special titled M era will air at 9 PM Friday on KCRG TV Nine. The program promises in depth coverage and analysis of the M era with expert commentary and archival footage.
Dr Martin Luther King spoke to an overflow crowd at Coe College October 16 1962 on Africa’s nations and America’s racial injustice. He urged immediate action saying a system of discrimination is morally wrong and warned nations and people must live together or perish.
Iowa activist Mrs. George W. Turner, president of the Iowa Association of Colored Women, warns that without quick action by state leaders and the President, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s murder could trigger further violence and a civil war, staining America with tragedy. She urges unity to ensure full freedom and nonviolence.
A white male assassin 26 to 32, six feet tall and 165 to 175 pounds, wearing a black suit and white shirt, fled after the shooting near the motel where King discarded his weapon. The weapon is sent for FBI ballistics tests, palm print hoped, two men questioned and released, with a $25,000 reward offered.
National guard troops were deployed in Tennessee North Carolina and Florida as violence erupted in Harlem Washington Tallahassee Nashville and other cities. Dozens were injured and over 100 arrests reported in New York Harlem while guards moved into Raleigh Greensboro and other towns.
Doane Farr of Rotary International challenged about 140 attendees at the District 597 conference to grow in human understanding and invite minority members into Rotary. He admitted blunt failures but highlighted Rotary advances and urged broader international thinking. Governors banquet featured Sen. Hickenlooper. final session led by Dr. Nyaradi.
In Wisbech England farm worker Joseph Stranger aged 54 was arrested for being drunk in charge of a horse after leading his horse by the bridle from a pub he chose not to ride home. He received a fine of 7 dollars and 20 cents.
In Jackson Mississippi police sealed off a city section to quell a brief outbreak as a rock throwing demonstration broke out. Riot squads on an armored vehicle rushed to the scene. Violence subsided after Negro leader Charles Evers called a mass meeting and then flared briefly again during the meeting after he urged calm.
Johnson reflects on national tragedy and calls for unity and action. He says the republic is tested as America moves toward hope, opportunity, and justice, noting progress toward removing inaction and injustice while urging continued effort.
Evelyn Marie Gorman 52 wife of J J Gorman longtime Illinois Central cashier died after brief illness Born May 8 1915 in Springfield Ill She is survived by husband a son Timothy a daughter Diane a stepdaughter and siblings Funeral services at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Tolono and burial at St Patrick Cemetery Tolono Rosary services at Beatty Bearle and Tony funeral homes Friends may donate to a charity in lieu of flowers Oakland Cemetery Manchester Illinois
Blanche K. Dudycha 86 of Meth-Wick manor died after a sudden illness. Born May 15 1881 in Howard county she married Charles Dudycha Oct 23 1901 Cedar Rapids. Survived by son George J. Dudycha Springfield Ohio stepdaughter Mrs Joseph Leksa Cedar Rapids four grandchildren four great grandchildren sister Mrs William Fieseler Mt Vernon funeral Monday at 2 pm Hesser Memorial chapel burial Oak Hill cemetery calling after 4 pm Saturday.
John A. Elsbury 84 of 1511 Fifth Street NW died Thursday. Born September 25 1893 in Delaware county he married Carrie Briggman February 10 1909. He leaves four sons dozen grandchildren and thirty two great grandchildren plus three sisters and two brothers. Services at Shelly funeral home Manchester at 1 30 p m with Rev Glen High. Burial details incomplete.
Robert J Ladage 51 of 211 Twentieth Street N E Cedar Rapids died Thursday. Born June 3 1916 in Grundy Center he lived in Cedar Rapids 48 years. Survived by wife Mary Frances Turner Ladage four sons James D Steven D Kenneth R and Mark Jon one daughter Nadine Marie three brothers and a sister Services Monday at 11 a m Monahan Stewart funeral home with Rev Louis V McDonough Burial Cedar Memorial cemetery Friends may call at the funeral home Saturday after 6 p m
Nettie Radloff Kosek 86 of Cedar Rapids died Friday after a long illness. Born April 27 1881 in Cleveland Ohio she was widow of Charles K. Kosek and formerly of 1309 Second Street SW. Survived by two sons Joseph and Thomas Radloff both of Cedar Rapids seven grandchildren and 12. Services at Beatty Bearle Funeral Home at 1 30 pm Monday burial Cedar Memorial. Friends after 6 pm Saturday.
Elizabeth Davis 75 formerly of Cedar Rapids died March 28 in Wenatchee Washington where she had lived the last 20 years Services were held in Washington Observances honored her life and memory
Memorial services and burials announced for Elmer O. Samuelson, Florence Marie Miller, Daniel J Coughlin, and Monahan-Stewart. Services set at 1 30 p m Saturday First Congregational church Oak Hill cemetery, 9 30 a m Saturday St Patrick’s church St John’s cemetery, 9 30 a m Saturday St Wenceslaus church Mt Calvary cemetery with Teahen chapel and Monahan Stewart in charge.
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