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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1964

Page

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Deaths and accidents in Cedar Rapids area noted

Obituaries and accident notices from Cedar Rapids and nearby towns recount the deaths of Leslie L. Werste 72 of Cedar Rapids after illness. Clarence R. Stephenson 33 of Center Point fatally injured at Rapids Chevrolet. Robert Allen Arnold five-year-old Cedar Rapids boy dies after brief illness. memorial and funeral arrangements announced with churches, veterans’ groups, and family details.

Clarence R. Stephenson Center Point Rapids Chevrolet Stephenson St. Luke’s Hospital Stephen Rapids Eugene

Infant Kimberly Butler Dies in Cedar Rapids Hospital

Infant Kimberly Jean Butler infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Butler of 818 Staubcourt NE Cedar Rapids died in Cedar Rapids hospital at 4 a.m. Saturday. Born April 13 1984 she is survived by her parents grandparents Dan McLeod Spencer and Jean Armstrong Cedar Rapids and great grandfather C R Faheney Cedar Rapids. Memorial graveside services at Cedar Memorial Cemetery at 1 30 p.m. Monday by Dr. Sohn P Woods Turner Chapel in charge.

Robert Allen Arnold Walter Arnold Thirty Ninth Street Cedar Rapids Sharon Karen Sidney David Edmund Butz Walker Alice Arnold Manchester Mary Butz Greensberg Ind Robert All Saints Church Edmund J. Becker Mt. Calvary Turner Chapel Father Becker Kimberly Jean Butler Jimmie Butler Staubcourt Cedar Rapids Hospital Dan McLeod Spencer Jean Armstrong C. R. Faheney Cedar Memorial Sohn P. Woods

Weather and local court notes from the Daily Record

The Daily Record lists weather figures with highs and lows and a month-to-date tally, alongside numerous local speeding fines and traffic violations. Divorces are noted for Baverly Pettit from George Pettit in Municipal Court, Police Division, with multiple listed offenders and fines ranging from 10 to 100 dollars plus costs.

Iowa Deaths Column Shows Multiple Services Across Towns

A reader summary of obituary notices lists several individuals with ages and interment details. Shaun Columous sunchop 65 Stacy's. George Lawn 78 Sigourney. Lily Zachs 17 Serv vices Sunday 2 CS I Shar on BUB church. Dean Schroeder 85 Monona 2:30 St John's Lutheran Farm. William Spencer 26 Vinton services Tuesday 10:30 First Baptist Garrison. Walter Ramiro 59 Hesper Lutheran Church Monday 2. Olga Rohrig 98 Maynard service Monday 2 at St Paul's Lutheran. Delsing Wright noted.

Columous Sunchop Shaun Stacy's. Sigourney George Lawn Eynolds Kalons Lily Zachs Servvices Sharon Bub Yoder’s. Monona Dean Schroeder St .John's Luthéran Church Farm Baptist Garrison

Capital Cable plans channel expansion and joint venture

The report details Capital Cable proposing to expand channel offerings, including Channel 7 in Austin owned by the Johnson family. It outlines terms for no dividends during the option period and a possible joint venture with LBI Co. depending on stock purchase. If LBJ acquires half the stock, governance would be shared among Midwest and LBI with a mutually agreed seventh resident of Austin.

Capital Cable Channel 7 Austin Johnson LBI Co Fulf LBJ Midwest LBI

Fraternity Clean Up At Girl Scout Camp Near Iowa City

About 35 to 40 members of the University of Iowa Phi Delta Theta chapter spent Saturday cleaning up the Johnson County Girl Scout Camp two miles west of Iowa City. The work began at 11 a.m. and continued into the afternoon as part of the fraternity’s nationwide and local community service day involving about 175 chapters. The camp serves Girl Scouts from Johnson Linn Washington and parts of Jones Cedar and Muscatine counties.

Iowa City University of

Rep Riley Defends Evashevski and Flora in Politics

Linn county Republican Rep Tom Riley told Linn county Young Republicans that university coaches and professors have the duty to take active roles in politics. He defended Evashevski and Flora amid criticism by Sen D C Nolan and supported continued use of both asphalt and concrete in highways. Wiley linked the asphalt issue to broader highway concerns and dismissed partisan interference.

Linn County Ecord Forest Evashevski Bob Flora Tom Riley Cedar Rapids Evy Bob Riley Roosevelt Hotel Martin Wiley D. C. Nolan Iowa City Evashevski Flora Nolan Senate Senator Wiley Senator Nolan Wiley Asphalt Paving Assn Iowa Jong Hag

Peking Czech Trade Pact Highlighted by Senate Debate

The report notes a trade pact between Peking and Czechoslovakia drawing Senate ire as critics call the hearing a waste of time. Wiley, the Republican candidate seeking re-election, is quoted amid the discussion on programs and daylight saving adjustments.

Wiley Senate Tokyo Red Chitty Czechoslovakia Chi Saturn

Truman on wages prices and inflation guidelines speech

Johnson told labor leaders on April 28 he would repeat what he told business leaders about holding line on wages and prices to curb inflation. He denied evaluating McNamara as a possible vice president candidate. In the meeting, Truman interjected asserting the President runs foreign policy, and implied long-standing views on executive power.

Defense McNamara Truman U.S

Peking Cheats Russia Charged by Pravda

Moscow accuses Beijing of slander and cheating over Asian African conference invitations. Pravda blasts Chen Yi for blocking Russia’s invitation and alleges Chinese propaganda aimed to isolate the Soviet Union from Asia and Africa.

Moscow Russia Asia Africa Communist Party Pravda Peking Ory Riia Chen ¥ I Indonesia Chen Yi Pravdai Chinese People's Republic

China to Trade Minerals for Steel Textiles and More

China plans exchange deals trading mineral ores and animal products for imported steel goods textiles machine irons trucks and parts and other products, aiming to broaden imports via barter style agreements with partner countries.

China

Memorial Services for Charles Klein at Cedar Memorial

Memorial service for Charles R Klein will be held at 2 p.m. Monday in the Chapel of Memories at Cedar Memorial cemetery. The Rev. Fret T Miller will officiate and friends may call at the Brosh chapel.

Didita le WaLou Seer Mills Webster Hanford Post American Legion Kuba William B. Harish Troy Mills Friends Klein Charles R Cedar Memorial] Cemetery T Miller Brosh Chapel

Man Trapped Twelve Hours in Chimney Rescue in England

In Ashton under Lyne England Thomas Tobin 30 was trapped in a narrow chimney between a men s shop and a wallpaper decorating store for 12 hours. Winifred Callaghan manager of the wallpaper shop heard cries for help Friday but could not locate the source until police were alerted. Firefighters drilled holes through the wall on different floors and freed Tobin after 90 minutes. He faced charges of breaking in and attempting to steal.

Ashton- Under - Lyne England Thomas Tobin Winifred Callaghan Tobin

New Low Infant Mortality Rate Reported in England and Wales

England and Wales publish statistics showing infant mortality reaching a new low. The UPI report notes the decline in infant deaths as of Saturday, highlighting ongoing improvements in public health and perinatal care.

London England and Wales

President Johnson Visited Hill Cabin in Appalachian Tour

President Johnson toured poverty sites in Indiana Pennsylvania Kentucky and West Virginia and visited a hill cabin in Inez to discuss poverty with Fletcher and eight children. He urged federal aid for Appalachia and met governors at Huntington while promising a special message to Congress.

Frank- Cormier Sec- Washington Johnson Pittsburgh Inst Washington Indiana Pennsylvania Kentucky West Virginia Secret Service Kennedy Tom Fletchers Inez Hatfield-and-McCoy Maryland North Carolina Georgia Tennessee Abelia Huntington W. B Appalachian States South Vietnam Congress Appalachia

Stiverson Granted Time To Plead On Stabbing Charge

Kenneth D. Stiverson, 19, of 508 Fifth Avenue SE, Friday was given time to enter a plea on a charge of assault with intent to commit murder. He was arraigned in Linn district court before Judge Charles Penningrath and held on $5,000 bond. Stiverson allegedly stabbed Jerry Thomas, 22, with a hunting knife at Thomas's Cedar Rapids home after his wife accused Thomas of assault. Thomas denied the accusation and was reported in fair condition at St Luke's hospital.

Robert H. Franks Robert L. Franks Robert Millage Gerald Ray Cedar Kenneth D. Stiverson Fifth Avenue SE Linn District Court Charles Penningrath Stiverson Jerry Thomas Thomas Northwest Side Cedar Rapids St. Luke's Hospital Patricia

Motorist Harry E. Hawthorn Charged With Drunk Driving

Harry E. Hawthorn, 49, of 1115 Emerald Avenue SE, was arrested Friday night on a drunk driving charge. Police stopped him at 9:24 p.m. at First Avenue and Twenty-sixth Street SE after witnessing erratic driving. He was released without bail Saturday morning and awaits municipal court appearance.

Harry E. Hawthorn Emerald Avenue SE First Avenue Twenty-sixth Street Drive

Brooklyn Slayings Suspect Is Whitmore, Confesses

Police say Whitmore admitted three killings after a Brooklyn crime spree. A patrolman fired at the suspect as he fled, capturing him after a pursuit ending in Manhattan. He allegedly entered apartment 30, attacked Miss Wylie and Miss Hoffert, then washed the knives and hands before fleeing.

Tom Brooklyn Whitmore 2Nd Street Manhattan Miss Wylie Miss Hoffert

Marion man arraigned on drunk driving and hit and run

Courthouse records show Guy A. Baker 21 of 5681 Hillview Drive Marion was arraigned before Judge Charles Penningroth on first offense drunk driving and leaving the scene of an accident without identifying himself. Baker was held to Tuesday to plead to the 10 charges after his arrest Friday at 2 15 am by Marion police.

Guy A. Baker Hillview Drive Marion Charles Penningroth Baker Seventh Ave Sixth Street Trpal Parsons Toyko (Ap Mongolia Moscow Thirteenth Street Loren Hullinger, Jr China Sat Lurday

Unified White, Negro Poverty Fight Is Urged

A photo caption accompanies a picture page highlighting calls for a unified effort to combat poverty among White and African American communities. The image foregrounds cooperative action and social welfare themes, reflecting a period tone.

City Briefs and Local Crime Notes Set

Dismissal of charges for LeRoy Boots and Eugene Lowman of Springville follows failure to pay mobile home registration fees in municipal court. A camera theft on Cottage Grove Ave and a water pump theft at a Marion site are reported, with losses of 50 and 175 dollars respectively. Civil rights leader Bayard Rustin spoke at Iowa City Macbride Auditorium on the crisis of poverty and movement, urging white poor to act alongside Black citizens.

LeRoy Boots Eugene Lowman Springville Municipal Lake Okoboli Tropic Iowa City Macbride

Youth 19 Fined 75 After Chase

Douglas J. Lacy 19 of 1317 Twenty-first avenue W was fined 75 dollars and costs in municipal court for speeding and turning off car lights to avoid arrest after a chase by Patrolman Jack Hines. The pursuit began on Sixth Street SW as Lacy sped toward Blawkeye Downs, then toward the north gate where the gate closed. the judge imposed 50 dollars for turning off lights and 25 dollars for speeding.

Municipal Court Lela £. Ginkens Oakland Road Stephen J. Kebrer Thirty-sixth Street William G. Harrington Texas Avenue Gene W. Bower Thirty First Street Benjamin T. Peterson First Avenue Craig A. Aswegan Thirty-eighth Street Gordon A. Hollenbeck Eighth Avenue Marion George A. Antotk Second Street Dolores M. Siver Fifth Avenue James D. White Bruce A. Hop Indiandale Raad Douglas J. Laty Twenty-first Avenue William Wells Sixth Street Donald R. Bishop West Des Moines James L. Pearson Oklahoma Avenue Elmer D. Bahnsen Wyoming William L. Knake Third Strect Johnny Rosehiman Tenth Street Maxine F. Hebel Shellsburg Leone BE. Brock Center Point Road da An Ralph V. Norton Olin Leon English Center Street Douglas J. Lacy Benjamin J. Peterson Tiret Avenue Ruth H. Coburn Third Avenue SE Bixthe Archie L. Erickson Floyd T. Parsons Highland Drive Jack Hines Lacy Blawkeye Downs Hines Howard McLaughlin

Cuban Students Protest Yanks

Cuban students marched from Havana University to the Swiss occupied U S embassy building Friday night in protest of American troops stationed there. Floyd T Parsons 56 of 253 Highland Drive NW Havana was fined 100 dollars plus costs in municipal court.

Miami Havana University U.S Floyd T. Parsons Guantanamo Bay Havana Highland Drive

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Sal Hopkinton Janeta Ann Eichmann Tripoli Marine Corps St. John’s Lutheran Church Benson Post August Alvin Allen Charles Ann Marie Amy Lou Alvin Stephenson, Jr Fred Clinfort Virginia Marjory Stephenson Edward Clifford Frank Alvin Curtis Murdoch Robert Arnold Daily Record Baverly Pettit George 1 Pettit Fraternity Rep. Riley Harold Hughes Johnson County Democratic Kcrgtv 9 Hill Ehind Schedule C.R Charg John E. Lapes Larry Moore Cottage Grove Avenue Jamaica America Hennessey Bros Forty-second Street Hart William Howden Warj Mercy Hospital Supreme Court Lighthouse Inn Mt. Vernon Rd Chase Retta Sheldon J. 4. Gray E. A. Rosenberger Marshalltown Ellora T. Eric Youngquist Augustana College Rock Island Blake Boulevard R A. Youngquist H. S. Dougherty Mangolia Turnner Turner John B. Turner & Son
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