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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1967
Page
16
Dunier High Principal John Corkery and High School Principal Glenn Jensen told the Linn‑Mar school board that teachers lack access to learning materials and equipment. They urged hiring an audio visual director to help locate and use new media tools for student learning.
Marion city officials reported an unidentified resident is examining a jitney or mini bus service between Marion and Cedar Rapids. Council directed Crivaro and Stone to negotiate street use with Allis-Chalmers for moving equipment to its south Marion proving ground, with damages payment clause. The meeting covered park plans, crosswalk approvals, licensing for a beauty shop and D X service, and school audio visual program needs alongside staffing and athletic award policies.
In Nashville a mediator announced tentative agreement after days of talks among students SNCC members and city officials to end three nights of racial violence around Tennessee State University and Fisk University.Authorities praised police handling as rioters were described as outsiders stirred by Carmichael.
Crowds of Negro youths surged into streets at dusk Monday but violence stayed limited to small fires and gunfire aimed at lights. In a 30 block area buildings bore rifle blast marks and fires burned Saturday and Sunday nights. About 300 students confronted police near Tennessee technical schools. Police used tear gas and a shotgun warning as nearly 100 were arrested over three days. nine charged with inciting to riot including George Washington Ware of Atlanta and Ernest Stephens of Tuskegee, aides of black power advocate Stokely Carmichael.
A car used by the kidnapper of Kenneth Young was found abandoned in a Canoga Park shopping center parking lot. Authorities say the stolen vehicle was discovered during a mall search linked to the $250,000 ransom for the 11 year old, who was released unharmed.
In Taipei Nixon commends Vice President Humphrey for dignity and humor amid European protests last week. He notes protests arose from opposing policies and contrasts them with harsher, more dangerous demonstrations in South America. Nixon on a world tour hopes policies aren’t dictated by mobs abroad.
Investigators believe the vehicle was abandoned by the kidnapper shortly after collecting the ransom last Wednesday, suggesting a quick exit following the payment.
Davenport youth Steve W. Olson, 18, was arrested after fleeing Det. Donald Strand during a stakeout at the Union bus depot. He faces resisting an officer charges in Iowa City and a separate forgery warrant to be transferred to Des Moines authorities for more serious charges, with a Davenport breaking and entering count also filed.
Manchester The West Delaware board set May 18 for a vote on a 985000 bond to finance a new junior high north of Lambert elementary. The petition had 203 signatures. The district also sold a house to B W Maley of Marion for 17750 and a Dundee district house to Mr and Mrs Howard Boreland for 3025.
Detroit AP reports three Michigan cities will have Negro mayors after Monday elections. In Ypsilanti John Burton, 56, a 18 year council veteran and UAW political education officer, won mayor by 43 votes. Saginaw’s Henry Marsh, 45, was elected to a full term unanimously by the council. Flint’s Floyd McCree had already been elected mayor in November by the council.
A blond wood door bearing 34 fingerprint impressions, linked to Richard Speck, was shown in Peoria court. Prosecutors say the door from the nurses dormitory south bedroom helped place victims before they were killed on July 14, 1966.
A bill approved by 34 18 would replace county health boards with a five member panel appointed by the board of supervisors and allow district health boards of up to 11 members. Cities over 25 000 population keep existing boards for a year or until they end them. The plan requires state health department approval for any district board and outlines a population based funding formula. The measure targets a $2.5 million distribution for local health boards starting July 1.
Criminal District Judge Bernard Ba gert ordered Sandra Moffett McMaines to return from Omaha to New Orleans on a request by Orleans Parish District Attorney Jim Garrison. The move aims to link her to a plot discussed at David Ferrie’s apartment after a 1963 Kennedy assassination party. She is on bond awaiting extradition.
The First Circuit ruled the selective service act prohibition on destroying draft cards unconstitutional as applied to protest actions. Chief Judge Aldrich said singling out protestors at core First Amendment protection. O'Brien of Framingham was convicted for burning a draft card but had his card not in possession at all times.
Martin A Nielsen 78 a Linn county resident for 58 years died Monday in a Cedar Rapids hospital. Born February 22 1889 in Flaundskuld Denmark he came to the United States at age 20. He married Mary Jane Goodlove October 3 1928 in Marion. He was a farmer and livestock dealer and a member of Jordans Grove Baptist church and a 50 year and charter member of the Knights of Pythias Lodge Central City. Surviving are his wife two sons George H Nielsen Brandon and Ray A Nielsen Central City eight grandchildren and a brother Nels Nielsen Denmark. Services are Wednesday at 2 pm at Jordans Grove Baptist church with viewing at Murdoch chapel Central City. Casket will not be opened.
Congressman Culver announced that the Office of Economic Opportunity approved 13 974 for Winneshiek and 26 027 for Allamakee Headstart programs. The Northeast Iowa Community Action Corporation applied, with local boards of education operating the programs. Winneshiek serves 50 children with 7 paid staff 8 nonprofessionals and 11 volunteers, while Allamakee serves 115 children with 14 paid staff and 14 volunteers. Local shares total 4 248 in Winneshiek and 7 712 in Allamakee.
Notice details incorporation of Onion Ring Inc under Iowa law. It states corporate name Onion Ring Inc commenced January 19 1967 and exists perpetually with power to engage in lawful business. Registered office 121 6th Ave SE Cedar Rapids IA. Directors William D Brovick and Gerald L Ovel with signatories Harr Ab and others.
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