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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1968

Page

3

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.

Gazette Volga Presbyterian Church Volga West Amana Rosa Neuman West Amana Community Church Hoover Valentine Marengo 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 Curfews ease in many cities as troops are withdrawn.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.

Martin Luther King, Jr States District of Columbia Washington Chicago Baltimore Walter Washington Pittsburgh Detroit Dan Moore North Carolina Rock Island, Ill

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.

Merle J. Meyers 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.

King Loan Co. of Cedar Rapids Paul E Mary Ellen Palmer Guaranty Bank and Trust Co John G. Arneson

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.

National Assny For the Advancement of Colored People The Urban League Dr. King

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.

Washington Iowa U.S. House of Representatives John Culver 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.

House Senate William Colmer D-Miss Edward Brooke Massachusetts Congress National Assn. of Home Builders Lloyd Clarke Des Moines

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.

Joseph McCabe First Presbyterian Church Dr. McCabe

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.

Michael E. Zulakis Ninth Street Cedar Rapids St. Myron Crete Greece Athena Leparakis Mason City Champion Shoe Repair Dempsey Shoe Repair St. John’s Hellenic Orthodox Church Hanford American Legion 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 Hanford Post

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.

Tomec Anna Turner Chapel D. A. Loferski Czech National Cemetery Quinby 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.

Bamberg 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.

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.

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.

Oak Hill Cedar Rapids Don Salyer Federal Housing Administration FHA Housing and Urban Development HUD O’brien 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.

FHA HUD Salyer Johnson Watson O’brien Senate Mike Monroney Dokla Senate Post Office Committee Mike Mansfield Oakhurst Texas Texas Steel Lone Star Democratic Executive Committee Kennedy

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.

Henry Clay Kentucky U.S

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.

Jill Smith Dr. Rossi Channel 9

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