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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1967
Page
17
Marion police officers attend schools to learn modern methods. Chief Leighton W Ford notes officers at tending schools and a Burlington fingerprinting course for Patrolman Gale Beyer. Captain Richard Cayler and Sgt. Robert Zier join a police command school. Members also report recent courses in Cedar Rapids and Des Moines.
Jerry L. Neal, 32, of 509 1 avenue NW, pled to five counts of removing checks from mail and forging Wims' name. Trial April 24 in Cedar Rapids federal court. Neal free on his own recognizance. Charges stem from checks sent to Richard L. Wims, with dates in 1966.
Two new drive in mail boxes were installed in front of the Cedar Rapids post office with local and out of town slots on the south side of the parking area. Drive in area reachable from Seventh street and both Seventh and Sixth street depositories stay in service.
The investigation details how sealed 100 percent oxygen, flammable materials, and vulnerable wiring created a fire hazard on Apollo 1. It notes a short power spike and possible electrical arc, with Grissom unable to depressurize in time.
Joseph E Smith 73 lifetime Cog gon area resident died Sunday in a Schedar Rapids hospital He born July 18 1893 Ya kina Wash married Lillian H Kula Sept 19 1916 Prairieburg Iowa He was a farmer in Coggon 25 years member of St Johns Catholic Church Surviving wife a son Leroy V Smith a daughter Mrs Leland Walters three grandchildren and a sister Mrs Katherine Lindley Rosary Tuesday and funeral Wednesday at St Johns with viewing at Murdoch chapel Friends may call after 7 p.m. Monday
Charles Keane 43 and his son Richard 6 died when a tire blew out and their car plunged 40 feet in the Albuquerque mountains. Keane’s wife is in critical condition. two other sons were injured, one treated and released. Services set for Tuesday in Albuquerque. Keane survived by his father Clifford of Decorah, sister Mary Steffens of Nashua, and brother Kenneth of Fort Atkinson.
Mrs. Robert G. Shellady 50 of Iowa City died Sunday night after a long illness. A native of Williamsburg she helped found St Andrew's Presbyterian Church and belonged to the Iowa City Women's Club. Survived by husband two sons two daughters four grandchildren father Morgan Williams sister Jeanette Williams and three brothers. Services Tuesday at 2 pm at Dune’s Memorial chapel.
Mao Tse tung's forces reportedly intensified attacks as Liu faced mounting pressure after a 6 5 endorsement, with Tokyo AP reporting details on the mini conflict and political stance.
Washington AP reports National Park Director George Hartzog asked for a $470000 appropriation to acquire Herbert Hoover birthplace near West Branch Iowa before prices rise. He called it extremely high priority and said the site could be wrapped up for less than the authorization if completed this year.
The Supreme Court ruled unanimously that when trial judges grant in forma pauperis appeals, higher courts must review them as if counsel were provided. The decision clarifies habeas corpus appeals from state prisons and follows earlier rulings protecting poor litigants.
Special to The Gazette Caroline Rosseack twelve year old daughter of Otto Rosseack rural Monona is in satisfactory condition at Postville hospital after a dynamite cap exploded in her hand Sunday Several fingers were blown off and glass fragments embedded in her forehead The cap was found in a shed on the Rosseack farm and struck with a wrench before exploding She underwent hours of surgery.
Larry Bevins, 22, of Vinton, held on 330 bond on intoxication assault and battery and resisting arrest. He pled innocent before Justice Fay Hite. hearing set this week. Bevins allegedly assaulted a car passenger at a Sinclair station on Fourth and Highway 218 Thursday night.
Probate of Myrtle G Frederickson estate appoints Sean Frederickson as executor while notices warn creditors to file claims within the legally defined periods. Public sale items include a sheriff's sale of Cedar Hills Lot 589 Cedar Rapids parcels and a Marion addition parcel. Additional notices cover modification hearings for water permits, incorporation of Hoegh Slimline Case Co, and a divorce petition between Donna Joan Cramer and Gale Cramer.
Fairfax council reports January and February receipts and warrants as residents oppose permanent street work. A 1947 Linn County District Court case against unknown claimants to Cedar Rapids real estate seeks title confirmation and debt-free ownership.
DES MOINES Iowa's Townhouse bills clears the legislature to license debt management firms operating in the state. The measure passed 105 to 0 and moves to the senate, setting caps and licensing requirements for firms that arrange debt repayment plans and charge fees.
Richard W. Irwin 34 of Las Cruces New Mexico was arrested Sunday morning in Cedar Rapids for motor vehicle theft. The car was stolen in Albuquerque earlier in the week. Irwin had just been released from a Texas prison and held on parole violation from Anamosa. No bond set.
Des Moines authorities report 19 year old Keith Yaw pled innocent to an open murder charge after the shooting of 13 year old Raymond E Williams Jr in Yaw's north Des Moines apartment. He was ordered held without bond and a preliminary hearing set for April 24. Police said a .22 rifle fired as it was being passed to the boy.
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