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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1966
Page
2
High and low temperatures and precipitation from multiple cities list daily figures. Additional notes cover barometer readings humidity wind at noon sunrise and sunset times. Later items report fire and police alarms, fire department calls, and a string of funeral notices across several towns with dates and locations.
Shirley D Murray 45 of 615 Twenty-fifth street NW and Agnes R Weis 60 of 325 Twenty fourth street NW had minor injuries when their cars collided at Second avenue and Sixth street SW Friday at 11 30 am. Both treated at St Luke's hospital and released. Mrs Weis charged with disobeying a traffic signal. Nellie M Porter 65 of Anamosa had minor injuries in a three car crash at First avenue and Twelfth street NE Friday at 9 50 am. She treated at St Luke's and released. Drivers named were Ruth L Feder 47 of 312 Red Fox road SE and Charles S Baldwin 18 of 1248 F avenue NE. Mrs Porter charged with failing to yield to oncoming traffic.
In Taipei Formosa reports say a convent abbess disclosed that Chen Jui aged 42, living as a nun for 17 years, is a man. Real name Shih Lien-fa, he joined as a novitiate at 25 after his wife left him. The abbess cited his piety and Buddhist conditioning as reasons to reveal the truth.
Four Cedar Rapids youths were taken into custody Friday after brawls at Little Caesar's on Sixteenth Avenue SW and Danceland on Third Street NE. Loren Hackley, 19, and Burdette Voss, 18, face drunkenness and fighting charges with bonds set at 45 and 30 dollars respectively. Rudy L. Michalec Jr., 24, and John R. Ellis, 19, face disturbing the peace. Michalec also faces intoxication, with bonds of 60 and 30 dollars posted respectively.
New York AP report says the cruise ship Viking Princess then Rivera Prima had its certificate lifted for two hours in August 1964 after coast guard inspectors found unsatisfactory watertight and fire doors and fire hose piping during a port inspection at the request of NY Attorney General Louis Lefkowitz. The certificate was restored after repairs, but the ship departed the port the same day with 350 booked passengers aboard.
Two members of The Flippers from Lawrence Kansas were arrested in Cedar Rapids on charges of contributing to the delinquency of minors after authorities found them with two Cedar Rapids girls ages 16 and 17 at 7 30 a m in a motel room. Bond set at 110 each. Both men, Daniel L Hein and Dennis W Loewen, 22, said they are University of Kansas students on Easter break and had performed in Davenport the prior night. The girls were turned over to parents and county probation officers will decide next steps. Bond money was sent to Cedar Rapids by John Brown of The Red Dog Inn in Lawrence.
Earth rumblings rocked the alpine village of Entracque as residents fled their homes. Technicians linked the noise to caverns of tunnels for water pipes feeding a nearby electric power station. A small crowd demonstrated while others urged the mayor to halt construction.
The First Lutheran Church presents an East ER Service broadcast Sunday at 11:00 AM on KCRG TV Channel 9. The program airs live from the church and features hymns prayers and a sermon for worshipers at home.
The Linn grand jury returned 12 indictments Friday including an attempted holdup at Berry's Grocery in Cedar Rapids. Nelson Anderson Jr. faces assault with intent to rob after a handgun try was thwarted by owner Louis Berry. Also indicted were L. G. Sever for receiving money under false pretenses, Albert Swearingen for receiving stolen property, and others for embezzlement, desertion, and overweight truck charges. Some defendants’ names were withheld pending re-arrest.
Detectives said burglars pried open a restroom window to enter the Horseshoe Lounge at 608 Sixteenth Street NE and took 595.50 in cash. Loot included 344.50 from a floor safe, 135 in quarters from a pool table, and 116 from the counter. The break in was reported just before 9 AM by owner Roy Saub.
Deloris Pierson aged 50 received 15 days in jail and Lyla Ankney aged 34 of 726 Ellis Boulevard NW got 10 days after arresting incidents Thursday night. They appeared before Municipal Judge Loren Hullinger Jr in a special court session during Good Friday weekend. Other arrestees on misdemeanors posted bond and were not jailed.
HIGH WYCOMBE England AP Two thousand demonstrators left Saturday on an Easter peace march to London about 30 miles south.
Marie Williams 60 of 1400 Second Avenue SE Cedar Rapids sustained leg contusions in a Saturday auto crash near here. She was treated at Mercy Hospital and released. no details of the crash were available.
Congressman John C. Culver met in Washington with federal highway chief Rex Whitton and officials from the Bureau of Public Roads about a four lane highway linking Cedar Rapids and Iowa City via Interstate 80. The plan targets 1967 start and 1970 completion, with safety and regional growth as key aims and talks also touching the Great River road along the Mississippi.
Five people perished in a Saturday fiery auto crash near Griffin Georgia. Identified by jewelry the victims include two sisters Ruby and Dev Bland a mother and daughter Hattie Mae Berry and Hattie Berry age 20 and Charles Sullivan 18 all Griffin residents. The car went out of control overturned and burst into flames burning the occupants beyond recognition. A sixth person suffered serious burns and was pulled from the wreck by a relative in another car. Inez Hunter of Atlanta aided by helpers survived.
DETROIT report says more than a dozen onlookers watched Friday as Edwin Aaronoff, publicity director of a record company, was stabbed and robbed of $100 by two knife-wielding assailants on a busy midtown street. He fought back, was treated in hospital, and bystanders offered mixed responses about intervening.
Rudolph Joseph Synek 70 formerly of 707 Seventh Street SW Cedar Rapids died Friday after a long illness. Born September 15 1895 he was a furniture finisher and World War I veteran. Survived by daughter Dorothy Bierie Clinton sister E. L. Koll Pasadena Calif. brother Stanley Cedar Rapids. one grandchild. Memorial services at Turner Chapel 10:30 Monday by Mizpah Lodge with burial at Czech National Cemetery. Master Masons to meet Mizpah Lodge 10:15 Monday at the chapel.
Mathew Weber of 1732 Ninth Street NW died Saturday morning after a short illness. Born February 2, 1903 in Jesup he lived in Cedar Rapids 20 years and retired from Quaker Oats after 20 years. Survived by one sister Mrs John M Kuhn. Requiem mass 9 am Monday at Immaculate Conception Church officiated by Rt Rev William A Roach. Burial in Jesup Catholic cemetery. Parish Rosary Sunday at 7 30 pm at Brady funeral home. friends may call after 1 pm Sunday.
Regina Vitek 55 a former Cedar Rapids resident died Monday in Los Angeles after a short illness. Born February 6 1911 in Wapello County she is survived by five sisters Mrs Vincent Hilley and Gladys Lundstrom Cedar Rapids Genevieve Kopetsky Marion Bessie Vanausdeln and Wretha Smith Ottumwa and one brother John McKenna Torrance California Memorial services will be at Brady Daniel at 1 pm Tuesday by Rev William Harnish Hus Memorial Presbyterian church Burial Cedar Memorial Cemetery Friends may call Brady Funeral Home after 2 pm Monday
Naomi Mayborn Miller of Meth-Wick Manor died Friday afternoon in Cedar Rapids after 29 years as a resident. Born in Keota she was a member of St. Pauls Methodist Church PEO chapter IH and Philathea Sunday School. Survived by brother Arch H. Stewart of Bloomington IL and formerly married to Grant Miller who died in 1950. Entombment at Wellman chapel services at 1 30 p m Tuesday conducted by Dr Glenn McMichael of St Pauls. Friends may call at the chapel.
Margaret Zeman 69 of 811 Tenth Street SW Cedar Rapids died Saturday after a long illness Born July 19 1896 lifelong Cedar Rapids resident Married to Albert Zeman June 16 1945 he died Feb 8 1965 Surviving include one stepdaughter Mrs Milton Slaby of North Liberty two sons Milo Cedar Rapids and Larry Denver and one grandchild Services Tuesday at Brush Chapel at 10 conducted by Rev William Harnish Burial Czech National Cemetery Friends may call at the chapel Monday
Washington AP reports the northward migration of whooping cranes to Wood Buffalo National Park near Canada. Twenty five birds departed from Aransas refuge in Texas on April 6, including a group of 20, the largest single exodus on record. Fifteen cranes remain at Aransas from a wintering flock of 44, the largest since 1938.
Soviet papers published lists of party leaders in alphabetical order, obscuring Brezhnev’s hinted precedence as general secretary. Observers note Suslov, Kirilenko, and Shelepin occupy key dual roles, while new lines show Brezhnev’s tight grip and unclear heir dynamics amid central committee changes.
Captain Thoresen praised for calm leadership as fire forced rapid evacuation of the ship. Women and children first, lifeboats deployed within 15 minutes, last by an hour, while crew aided passengers in passing smoke-filled passages. Two deaths reported, Miami Beach residents, and the engine room fire remained unexplained.
U S Ambassador John Gronouski departed Warsaw for a week long vacation in western Europe. He travels with no stated meetings or engagements and returns to resume duties in Washington.
SAIGON AP U S officials said American military police will not halt correspondents entering Saigon trouble areas. The order rescinds Friday's move to stop or remove newsmen and photographers from demonstrations. MPs will ask for identification and warn entering areas is at reporters own risk. Entry remains subject to Vietnamese authorities.
Governor Rockefeller confirmed he will run for a third term this fall, ending weeks of speculation. He announced his candidacy at a formal event in New York, pledging to continue his administration's policy agenda and tackle state issues ahead of the upcoming race.
Audrey Allman reported a missing billfold containing 59 dollars from her purse Friday night. Mrs Leo Kamberling a surgical patient at Mercy hospital. visitors allowed. Jim Caraway now at Dick and John's Barbershop. Easter hours announced. several stores post holiday closures and ads. Batteries stolen from grain terminal units valued at 120 each. Easter hours listed for Nelson's Grocery and Queen's Kitchen new owner Leo L Smejkal. Beverly Wiedemeier reported car loot including clothing and suitcase from May's City area Friday night.
Six eastern Iowa men enlist in the air force with Cedar Rapids recruiters announcing on Friday. They report to Lackland AFB for basic training. Names include Mervin Hille shiem Jr, Richard James, Charles Johnson, Lawrence Robison, Carl Sandvik, and Kenneth Robertson. Airman Ted Williams stationed in Thailand as a weapons mechanic. Navy leaver Paul Horan Jr and Lt. Thomas Evanoff on 14 day leave after flight training in Pensacola.
John M. Gerber of 340 Nineteenth Street NW and B A Jensen of 937 Memorial Drive SE filed nomination papers Friday with the county school superintendent for the May 10 vocational school board election. The filings bring the number of candidates to five, with several others having obtained papers. The filing deadline is 5 p.m. April 20.
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