Weather and obituaries wrap April events in local notices
Overnight low around 45, high 63, noon readings and a 2 pm temperature of 80. March and April totals shown with normal comparisons and wind SW 25 to 29 mph. Prayers Saturday at 3 in Volga Presbyterian and multiple funeral services listed for Volga, West Amana, Hoover Valentine, helsea Agnes Hurt, and West Liberty.
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Helsea
Agnes Hurt
St. Joseph’s Church
Rosary
Hrabak’s
West Liberty
Emma Beiermann
Snider's
Local Births and Obituaries Across Several Iowa Towns
A compendium lists births and obituary notices from Cedar Rapids and nearby areas. Entries include names and locations such as Fort Collins Colorado Hiawatha Cedar Rapids and Masonville with birth dates and service details. Additional items cover fire alarms and public notices with times and locations across Cedar Rapids Dysart Sigourney and Tipton.
Riots continue as National Guard withdraws from several cities
The article notes 47,000 national guardsmen on riot duty in 15 states plus D C and 20,000 federal troops in Washington Chicago and Baltimore. Curfews ease in many cities as troops are withdrawn. Rock Island Illinois reports its first disturbance with 14 arrests after four hours of incidents.
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Courthouse: Meyers Seeks Trial Continuance in Abortion Ring Case
Merle J. Meyers 43 of Cedar Rapids asked for a continuance of his April 29 trial on one of three counts of attempting to produce an abortion. County Attorney William Faches expected no opposition. A hearing was to be set Friday as Meyers and two other Cedar Rapids area men face allegations in an abortion ring.
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William Faches
Meyers
Cedar Rapids Area
Eighth Avenue SE
Default Judgments and Promissory Notes Listed
The record lists two judgments: King Loan Co of Cedar Rapids versus Paul E and Mary Ellen Palmer for 252.61 on a promissory note, and Guaranty Bank and Trust Co versus John G Arneson for 106 on a promissory note.
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Mary Ellen Palmer
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Rights enforcement amid conciliation limits sparks debate
The article discusses a procedure that bars court action during conciliation for weeks, with quotes questioning extending vacancy. The NAACP and Urban League praise the measure while Urban League warns whites feeling absolved after Dr. King's assassination are mistaken.
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Iowa Congressmen Back Civil Rights Bill Move
Washington AP says three Iowa lawmakers joined the majority to approve a motion clearing the way for final passage of the civil rights bill. Democrats John Culver and Neal Smith and Republican Fred Schwengel supported the motion while Republicans H R Gross John Kyl Wiley Mayne and William Scherle opposed. Mayne later switched to support final passage.
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U.S. House of Representatives
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Neal Smith
Fred Schwengel
H. R. Gross
John Kyl
Wiley Mayne
William Scherle
Mayne
McCulloch backs open housing bill amid heated debate
Rep. William McCulloch and fellow Republicans vote for the measure as opponents claim the House yields to rioting pressures. The 229-195 vote moves the bill toward conference with the Senate, while supporters say the provision will foster fair housing. Edward Brooke and Lloyd Clarke emphasize equality and compliance with the law to expand housing opportunities nationwide.
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Oppossum Gestation Period Noted at 26 Days
A brief zoological note states that the gestation period for opossums is 26 days. The fact emphasizes short, precise marsupial reproduction timing.
Jura Seeks French Backing for Independence From De Gaulle
Jura region in Bern, a French speaking minority, pushes for autonomy with a hoped for De Gaulle endorsement after a 1960s era campaign marked by protests and violence. Extremists raised the Jura flag on Ruetli and clashes with Bern authorities highlighted a long simmering issue.
Do We Long To Be Away from Faith
Dr Joseph McCabe challenged Holy Week attendees at First Presbyterian Church asking if worshippers secretly long to abandon Christian faith. He warned against seeking safe, high return spirituality and urged explicit honesty with God while urging inquiry into where belief should lead.
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Deaths Michael Zulakis 57 longtime Cedar Rapids resident
Michael E. Zulakis 57 of 1661 Ninth Street NW died Wednesday after a long illness. Born February 6, 1911 in Crete Greece he lived in Cedar Rapids 47 years. He married Athena Leparakis July 27 1947 in Mason City served in World War II and owned shoe repair businesses. He was active in St. John’s Hellenic Orthodox church Hanford Post American Legion and Pancretan Society. Survived by wife three sons Emanuel George James and a brother Nick. Memorial services Saturday 2 30 p m at St John’s Hellenic Orthodox Church. Burial Linwood cemetery. Trisagian service Friday 8 p m at Chapel of Memories. Graveside military rites by Hanford Post. Friends may call after 6 p m Thursday.
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Ninth Street
Cedar Rapids
St. Myron
Crete
Greece
Athena Leparakis
Mason City
Champion Shoe Repair
Dempsey Shoe Repair
St. John’s Hellenic Orthodox Church
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Pancretan of America Society
Emanuel
Bryant and Stratton Business College
Chicago
George
James
Nick
St. John’s
Hellenic Orthodox Church
Gust Hatzidakis
Linwood Cemetery
Chapel of Memories
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Memorial Services Announced At Turner Chapel East
Memorial services set at Turner Chapel East for Anna Tomec and Virginia W Quinby both at 1 30 p m with different reverends. Burial for Tomec at Czech National Cemetery and for Quinby at Linwood Cemetery. Mrs Marie Carson noted as mother survivor.
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Turner Chapel
D. A. Loferski
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Virginia
Gilbert Meseke
Linwood Cemetery
Marie Carson
Lieutenants Caught Lowering Soviet Flag in Bamberg
Police report two U S army lieutenants were seen removing a Soviet flag in front of Bamberg station. The flag honored participants in an international chess match. Colonel Gilham apologized to Mayor Grosch and promised punishment after an investigation.
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Germany
Jack Gilham
Fourth Armored Division
Georg Grosch
Gilham
Opened By Mistake as Small Firm Folds Quickly
Louisville report notes a tiny business closed within six weeks of opening and left a window message stating Opened By Mistake, reflecting a hasty start and swift exit.
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Louisville
Possible Source Of Trouble Found In City Survey
City engineers identify a suspected break in a sewer line along Indian Creek near First Avenue E and Thirty-fourth Street. Work to excavate the line is expected next week to locate the break, with health department tests planned on lines from several nearby houses.
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Indian Creek
Dick Jensen
Public Services
First Avenue E
Thirty-fourth Street
Health Department
Wanted ad guidance for quick search
A short notice advises using a quoted "wanted" ad to locate a specific item quickly and provides a contact phone number 369-1234 for dialing. The piece reads like a classified tip card encouraging readers to place or respond to a wanted ad.
City Planning OKayed on Oak Hill Rehabilitation
Cedar Rapids officials and representatives from FHA and HUD reviewed Oak Hill rehabilitation plans. The plan prioritizes new housing before any displacement, with a meeting set for April 26 at Jane Boyd Community House to discuss the program with residents.
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Cedar Rapids
Don Salyer
Federal Housing Administration
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Housing and Urban Development
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Salyer
Jane Boyd
Watson Named O'Brien Successor and Other Appointments
The article notes Johnson’s appointment of Watson as O'Brien’s successor and outlines support from Senate leaders. It mentions the 221(d)(3) rent supplementation option, the urban renewal filing on March 15, and potential 24 months for final renewal approval. It also covers Abrams Goodpastor and McCain nominations, with bios of Johnson, O'Brien, and Westmoreland succession.
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Viet Cong Tet Offensive and Allied Pressure Report
A military spokesman says the Viet Cong launched the Tet offensive on January 31. Allied troops reportedly pushed the enemy back the last week in February and have maintained constant pressure since, with combat continuing on multiple fronts.
Henry Clay’s 30-Year Service in Kentucky’s Congress
Henry Clay served Kentucky for three decades as both congressman and U S senator. His long career shaped early American politics and national policy through major conflicts and compromises.
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Henry Clay
Kentucky
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Jill Smith and Dr Rossi clash on Peyton Place
A dramatic confrontation unfolds on Peyton Place at 8 30 PM Thursday on Channel 9 in color featuring Jill Smith and Dr Rossi in a tense scene.
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Dr. Rossi
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