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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1969
Page
3
Five day forecast for Iowa shows temperatures 4 to 8 degrees above normal from Saturday to Monday then cooling Tuesday and Wednesday. Normal lows range from 30s to 40s, highs in the 60s, with scattered showers and thunderstorms on Monday and Tuesday.
Senate passed SF631 SF633 SF634 55 56 58 to house and House passed HF295 tuition grants to private colleges 92 19 and goes to senate. Various birth notices legal petitions and residents listed with addresses and dates. A false alarm at 620 Tenth Street SE and a gasoline leak at 4340 Mt Vernon Road SE noted.
List of individuals cited for speeding in Municipal Court Police Division cases. Names include John L. Harder Lorna K. Curl Bernice R. Lannom Jean A. Murray Eldon D. Turner Wayne A. Cassady Stephen S. Weable Donald L. Steffenson Richard L. Pierce Richard J. McSweeney Hubert G. Kurth Sherril L. Head James E. Gorsh William E. Galloway Jerry R. Driscoll Eugene R. Carlton Georgiana R. Bornmann James A. Wilks and addresses across multiple streets and avenues.
Daisy P. Davis widow of George W. Davis died Friday after a brief illness. Born April 19 1877 in Linn county she lived in Cedar Rapids most of her life and was a Bethany Congregational church member. Survived by three daughters three sons seven grandchildren ten great grandchildren two great great grandchildren. Memorial service at Turner chapel east with time to be announced. Friends may call after 1 p m Saturday.
A requiem mass will be celebrated Saturday at 9:30 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Church by Rev. Roger E. O'Brien. Burial follows at St. Mary's Cemetery in Williamsburg. Monahan Stew art Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
In Ridgway Pennsylvania four inmates escaped from the county jail Thursday night. Authorities chase leads and search surrounding areas as the escape is investigated.
A Cedar Rapids group will meet April 30 in Washington with federal highway administrator Frank Turner. The delegation includes Duane Arnold Forbes Oldberg Joseph Hladky Jr and Larry Owen. They push an interstate Cedar Rapids Independence Waterloo route, while others favor a Cedar Rapids Waterloo diagonal path.
President Nixon says Vietnam prospects lie beyond Paris talks and rejects unilateral troop withdrawal. He notes reduced U.S. casualties may reflect a lull or end of spring offensive. He criticizes Soviet moves on Czechoslovakia and calls for possible direct presidential election reform though noting the need to modify the electoral system. He discusses North Korea belligerence and Japan consultations for escorts if needed.
Readers can free up room by placing a want ad to list unused belongings for sale. The notice encourages readers to use classified space to reach local buyers quickly and efficiently.
Cedar Rapids resident Jean McCally claims she can deliver merchantable title to a Waubeek cabin and seeks enforcement that the Lentzkows complete the purchase or face damages. The case involves earnest money of 2525 dollars and cross petitions for rental, waste charges, and potential damages from alleged trashing and removal of fixtures amid disputes over an easement location. The matter is in Linn district court with related affidavits and a plot of easement presented.
Legal notices show Shakey's Inc sues Leo Paul Miller Jr James Richard Stewart Marilyn Stewart and Richard Chapman for alleged violation and default of franchise agreement totaling 26241 84 dollars. Separately Sammy Koudsie and Marian Koudsie sue Richard J Tickal doing business as Tickal Construction Co Inc for 5049 18 dollars under a written agreement.
Charles L. Thompson, 39, of 2356 Blakely Boulevard SE, charged with drunk driving after a one vehicle crash on Mt. Vernon Road SE. Arraignment set for Monday. Thompson released. Sheriff said car left the road, struck a utility pole and culvert near Bertram Road about 11 p.m. He was treated for a lip laceration at a Cedar Rapids hospital.
Edward W. Ogden, 56, of 525 Thirty first street SE, was fined $300 Friday in Linn district court after pleading guilty to drunk driving. Judge B J Maxwell revoked his license for 60 days following his arrest Jan 13 related to a car strike on Mt Vernon road SE.
About 5 000 residents gathered at city hall at 5 13 38 a m on the San Andreas fault to mark the 63rd anniversary of San Francisco’s worst disaster. Mayor Alioto led the event noting hopes to avoid hysterics over predictions while seismologist Don Tocher warned that quakes are unpredictable and cars cause more deaths in California.
Cedar Rapids detectives arrested Donald Matthews Williams at his residence for federal authorities. Williams, 43, of 1408 B Avenue NE, is sought in Nashville Tennessee for receiving and concealing stolen property and has been at large since 1966. A 1967 federal warrant for unlawful flight to avoid prosecution exists. Detectives Vanous and Walker made the apprehension.
President Nixon disclosed the White House veto of appointing Cornell University professor Franklin Long to head the National Science Foundation. He cited Longs strong opposition to the anti ballistic missile system and said the job was never formally offered.
David E. Gordon age 18 of Marion was arrested Thursday night by sheriff's deputies on a Cedar Rapids municipal court warrant accusing him of larceny. The sheriff's office said Gordon took a transmission.
A U N and U S protest against North Korea over a downed plane escalated when Knapp left the meeting. The statement asserted no entry into North Korean air space and condemned attacks on South Korea, Pueblo seizure, and DMZ violations. Observers questioned whether Washington instructed restraint before Nixon’s briefing.
Pentagon reports no survivors from the North Korea shot down plane. Two bodies recovered from the 31 crew, debris and lifeboat items aboard the USS Tucker after receiving wreckage from the Soviet destroyer Volokynovenny. Lt. Joseph Ribar of Ambridge and Richard Sweeney of Chicago identified among recovered remains. Soviet captain conveys condolences to Cmdr. Sheldon Kully.
The Gazette reports that Evan Hultman a Waterloo attorney and former Iowa attorney general is set to be named U S attorney for the Northern District of Iowa by the Nixon administration. His selection must pass Senate confirmation and he would base the office in Cedar Rapids or Waterloo. Hultman a Republican and former Black Hawk County attorney has strong military and Jaycee ties and plans to keep his Waterloo home if confirmed.
Gov. Robert Ray ordered 125 national guardsmen to assist in Dubuque for a near record Mississippi flood crest expected April 26. Company C of the 682nd Engineers activated for a 24 hour dike patrol beginning 4 p.m. Friday at Mayor Walter Pregler's request.
Bishara Sirhan said his son Sirhan would seek revenge on American politicians rather than speak of it. He accepted that his son killed Senator Kennedy but blamed Kennedy for provoking him with threats to arm the Middle East, which could have killed thousands. He added, My son did well.
Columnists Gus Schrader and Don Walton discuss bowling notes and matchup insights. Brief column explores local bowling scene and relevant scores or standings.
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