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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1964

Page

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Deaths in Iowa prompt various funeral notices

A compilation of death reports from Iowa towns lists Fred G. McGregor, Eva Srittan, Ray Langer, Rufus Williams, Becky Jo Wheeler, and others with service details. Includes births, marriages, and local obituaries. notes church services, cemetary times, and rosaries. Also mentions municipal court fines and upcoming local events alongside national insurance rate overhaul plans.

Oelwein Rufus Williams Brant's Vinton Becky Jo Wheeler William Wheeler Dysart Urbana Fry and Zand Iowa City Inar Eskildsen Patrick's Church Rosary Iagi Luesday McGovern Dwyer New York National Bureau of Casualty Underwriters National Automobile [Underwriters Assu Alh

City Schools To Team Up In Census

Cedar Rapids will conduct a biannual school census starting mid May in cooperation with Cedar Rapids city officials and the Marion Independent and College Community districts. Data will aid the planning department transportation study under the 1962 federal highway act and may affect federal aid. census will collect names and addresses but will not impact federal funds. The total initial census cost is about 5000 dollars with data processing costs to be shared by two taxing bodies and insurers.

Cedar Rapids Leity Don Salyer Salyer Marion Independent Inis Mately National Furthe National Automobile Univers

Dixie Bloc Faces Pressure on Civil Rights Vote

Washington AP reports Southern senators press for a vote this week on a compromise jury trial amendment to the civil rights bill. Senator Russell of Georgia, a Dixie leader, insists he will stand firm against threats or pressure and defends his position as reasonable.

Washington Sen Russell D-Ga Dixie Forces

Record Number Of Iowa Drivers Lose Licenses

Des Moines AP reports April saw record license cancellations by the Iowa State Safety Department with about 1,500 licenses lifted and potential to reach 1,700 by month end. State Safety Commissioner William Sueppel cites warning of fatal consequences of violations.

Des Moines Hoffa

Hoffa Faces New Trial Amid Tense Labor Debate

In Washington the labor movement and hearings on Hoffa's influence persist as the federal jury found him guilty of tampering in Chattanooga. He battles mounting legal costs while awaiting the outcome of the current trial amid pressure from U.S. and Soviet parties regarding union leadership and international policy shifts.

Hoffa Chattanooga Andy Washington U.S Laos

Union Day Celebrated in Dar es Salaam Festivities

In Dar es Salaam union day was observed with day-long events. The celebration marked Tanganyika and Zanzibar joining, featuring official ceremonies and public gatherings across the city.

Dar ES Salaam UPI Tanganyika Zanzibar

Readers Seek Your Ad In The Classifieds Today

Readers hunt for want ads as opportunities to buy or sell items and services. The notice urges placing an advertisement promptly to reach local readers and maximize response.

Road Worker Finds $2000 in Securities

Davenport AP report notes a state highway department maintenance employee found more than $2000 in negotiable federal securities along Interstate 80 in Davenport while gathering rubbish. He advertised for the owner, Richard Little of Davenport, to claim the fund, which included $50 and $100 Federal Reserve notes and treasury bonds.

Davenport Richard &. Little Federal Reserve Treasury

Oelwein Youth Charged in Rape Case Linked to Dance Incident

An 18 year old Oelwein youth is charged with rape in connection with an incident after a dance in Oelwein on Saturday night. A 16 year old Arlington girl reported the belt and money involved. another Oelwein boy, 17, is in juvenile custody after turning himself in. The case centers on events around the Ottumwa area and a Saturday dance.

Oelwein William

Deaths of Harvey O Connor and others in Cedar Rapids area

Obituary notices report the death of Harvey Haden O Connor 1136 Weare Ave NE Cedar Rapids a retired Penick Ford employee aged 113 born July 5 1896 in Coggan married Margaret Quimby Sept 2 1942 survivors include wife two sons four grandsons three great grandchildren three sisters two brothers and extended family. Memorial services at Turner chapel with Cedar Memorial burial. Also noted are Ralph A Seibert Jr former Cedar Rapids U S Civil Service office head and veteran with services held Normandy Missouri burial Gates Karensue-Kuba funeral home Malta Chapter 58 8 8. Mary Francis Novak Elery Turner Schwichtenberg Max Robert Turner Joseph T Ziskaveky memorial details and cemetery arrangements.

Harvey H. O'Connnor Harvey Haden O'Connor Weare Avenue Cedar Rapids Penick & Ford Coggan Margaret Quimby Toddville Robert H Donald C Lakewood Calif Nellie Brink Ethel Lydia Pyiueghaupt Howard Mt. Vernon Alfred C Marion Turner Normandy Ralph A. Seibert, Jr Seibert American Legion Jean Ralph Gates Karensue Kuba William B. Hornish Qalchill Cementery Novak Mary Francis D. A. Loferski Malta Cedar Memorial Cemetery Elery A John W. Ried Burjal Cedar Memorial Schwichtenberg Max Robert—Turner L Ziskaveky Joseph T.—Tur A. PF. Frankhauser Linwood

Czechs Apologize For Bavarian Arrests

In Munich a Czech border official apologized to West Germany for the seizure of a farmer and his two sons on Bavarian soil by Czech guards. The incident near Kleeburz saw the trio returned to Czechoslovakia. investigation found they were inside Germany when seized.

Munich UPI Czechoslovakia West Germany Kleeburz West Germany Baya Jtian

Gazette To Bel Dairy Award Co-Sponsor

AMES The Cedar Rapids Gazette will co sponsor an annual Distinguished Dairy man Awards program to honor Iowa s outstanding dairy producers. Other sponsors are the Iowa State Dairy Assn and the Iowa State extension service. Nomination forms due by July 1 for 1964 awards.

Ames Cedar Rapids Gazette Iowa Iowa State Dairy Assn Iowa State Extension Servce Don Voelker Iowa State Tom Lyon The Town Dairy Assn Iowa State Dairy Association American Dairy Association of Iowa Iowa Purebred Dairy Cattle Council Rex Conn Gazette Milt Nelson

Engle Fights On In Face Of Health Battle

Engle says he has never lost a political battle and remains confident as polls show he is not losing. He notes loyal constituents and his representation, and reveals doctors advised him to conserve strength to focus on regaining health.

Thom

Paving Project $54 000 Contract To Be Let May 7

Linn county board of supervisors will let a 54000 paving contract on Thirtieth street drive SE just outside Cedar Rapids city limits. The project extends the road east three quarters of a mile with an 80 foot right of way. Property owners fronting the line face 25 00 per front foot toward the paving cost while grading and subsurface work are county responsibility. The plan uses Portland cement in an eight inch layer.

Cedar Rapids Linn County Board of Supervisors

Hearing Slated On Protest by C R Matorisi

Ex astronaut John Glenn returns to Wilford Hall for tests to decide if more treatment is needed for a disabling ear injury. He and wife Anne traveled from Houston and will remain a few days for examinations. In Iowa, Reynald W. Curtis seeks review of a license suspension by public safety on drunken driving and related incidents, with a June 2 hearing scheduled.

SAN Anionio John Glenn Wilford Hall Air Force Hospital Glenn Anne Houston Reynald W. Curtis Cedar. Rapids Linn County Pierre Salinger State Department of Public Tial Engle Carrell B. Z. Max Curtis Department of Public Safety Palo Justice of the Peace Monroe Iowa Louisiana

Gas War Continues At Gas Stations Across The City

The article records a price war where major stations sell regular gasoline for 40.9 to 42.9 cents per gallon. Further cuts were limited, with weekly reductions of about one cent since last Friday. Dealers expect price movements to keep competitive, with a major company official saying they will not lose business due to under-cutting rivals.

Des Moines Youth Sentenced in Vehicle Tampering Case

Roger M Fontanini eighteen of Des Moines was sentenced to thirty days in jail with five days credit and twenty five days suspended on restitution for damage to a car. He pled guilty to tampering with a motor vehicle after allegedly kicking doors punching a window and smashing others at a car owned by Daniel Hewitt near Ellis park. Fontanini was with four other youths at a party at the Ellis park boathouse when the incident occurred.

Roger M. Fontanini Des Moines Lina County B. J. Maxwell Fontanini Daniel Lee Hewitt Seventh Street Ellis Park Hewitt Ellis Park Boat Ramp Ellis Park Boathouse

Board Okays Purchase Of Compaction Roller

The Linn county board of supervisors on Tuesday purchased a pneumatic pull-type compaction roller for road work for 1,467.10 from Vivian Equipment Co. of Ames, after a low bid. Unsuccessful bidders included Cartwright Supply Co. Cedar Rapids based firms and Des Moines Mainline Equipment Co.

Linn County Board of Supervisors Vivian Equipment Co., Inc Ames Cartwright Supply Co Altorfer Machine Co James W. Bell Co Herman M. Brown, Co Cedar Rapids Hanstrom-Hubly Tractor Co Marion Mainline Equipment Co Des Moines

Syria Abrogates Pact With Iraq Over Commander Delay

Damascus reports the ruling revolutionary council has abrogated the military union treaty with Iraq citing Iraq's failure to appoint a new commander in chief of the unified armed forces.

Damascus Syria Revolutionary Council Iraq

Court challenge blocks local ordinances in Iowa case

A judge declares the department exceeding authority and effectively attempts to extend statutes beyond their reach. Curtis will keep his driving license until the case is resolved.

Partment Towa Curtis

Constable Quits Post In Marion Township

Resignation of Alvin J. Teigeler of Marion township was accepted by the Linn county board of supervisors effective May 16. He cites illness in the family and a planned move to Port Huron Michigan. Also noted: First National Bank of Marion sues Joe A. Goldsberry by writ of replevin for possession of a 1963 non vertible submobile valued at 2296.22. Milan W. Freese forecloses on a mechanic's lien against John and Edith Lisle. Mel V. Smoker sues Robert Walter Smoker in separate maintenance action.

Alvin J. Teigeler Eighth Street Marion Marion Township Linn Courty ‘Board of Supervisors Teigeler Port Huron Mich First National Bank of Joe A. Goldsberry Milan W. Freese John Lisle Edith Lisle Mel V. Smoker Robert Walter Smoker

Webster City clerk Vanishes on trip to Des Moines

Webster City deputy district Elks official Doug Long, 38, left home Friday claiming city business in Des Moines and planned Elks club visits in Des Moines and Boone. He checked in at Des Moines lunch club and did not appear at a civil service office or Boone club. Authorities from Des Moines join the search and the Iowa Bureau of Criminal Investigation reviews available information and possible motives.

Webster City Doug Long Des Moines Elks Clubs Maine Boone Long The Elks Civil Service Boone Elles Club E. R. Lear Hheyet Lear T. A.thompson Iowa Bureau of Criminal Investigation

Maynard Weil Residents Told to Conserve Water

Maynard residents are urged to conserve water as the town pump broke down Monday. A new well is being drilled to restore supply.

Maynard Weil Maynard Lare

Cama Health Update Prompts Review Of Care Measures

A fragmentary health brief mentions Cama Good Health and raises questions about care measures and overall health program performance. Stakeholder statements reference standards and possible improvements, though details are sparse due to the damaged source.

Turkish Cypriots Fire On Kyrenia Pass In Cyprus Clash

Greek Cypriot forces launched shelling at the Turkish held Kyrenia pass and briefly attacked the Crusader castle of St Hilarion from nearby positions. Twenty seven shells have fallen inside the castle since the offensive began Saturday. UN peacekeeping chief Gyani called the actions a pre planned surprise and warned of implications for the UN role in Cyprus.

Hal McClure Nicosia Cyprus Kyrenia St. Hilarion U.N Prem. Singhi Gyani Government of Gyani USN Se Curity Council

Aircraft Ferry Vessel Ablaze at Ship Yard

MOBILT AP reports the aircraft ferry vessel Crotan was on fire at a ship yard on Tuesday. The extent of the blaze is not immediately known as eight fire companies respond to the incident.

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Daily Record Lowa Treer Frank M. Henry United Presbyterian Church Erickson’s. McGragor Fred G. Siegelé Francis de Sales Rosary Schmitz and Sona Ray R. Langer Gale Backus Minn Sery Murdoch’s Friends Wed Uesday McGregor Fred Sigele Thorn Burg Tow Pau Ache Nonaig C. Avenue Willan McGuire Sioux Lane St. Luke's David Conrad London Marvin Sherman Alburnett Cecil McAllister Duane Schlatter Nineteenth Street Richard Plowman Walker Street Dwight McConnell Tenth Street Barbara Coulinge James Doolin Mary Miller Kenneth Miller Anne Zakostelecky Frank Zakostelecky Carl DeSave Myrtle Warner Clifford L. Higgins Cedar Rapide Linda Darrah Robert L. Pose, Jr Robins Carla Miicutecky Cedar Rapis Municipal Court Jan L. Gelgen D Avenue Ivan H. Boyd Joseph J. Nemec Twenty- Fifth Street Gladys Li Cisler Highth Avenue Gordon FL Wilson Fourteenth Avenue Kenneth L. Steele Culver Street Sherrill K. Whitworth Larry L. Phillippe Eleventh Street Edwin O. Olson Mason City Gerald D. Mara Maurice A. Clancy Second Avenue Marilyn ¥. Kinge Northwood Drive Wayne W. Whiteman Miami Drive David Folkedah Delbert D. Rowse Oakland Road Robert R. Knell Regent Street Gary L. Martin Terry Drive Donald J. Moon Eighth Avenue William J. Phelps Hedwin Olson Maynard Phillips Valentine Neb Dixie Bloc Hoffe Wuling Jelwein Prop Pierson Ellis Blvd Bel Dairy ANS Hopeednick William G. Harrington C.R. Matorisi Iowa Department of Publc Safety Inwa INCE John E. Lapes 3Rd Ave Monahan. Stewart Funeral Home 41St Ave WM. J. Stewart James F. Stewart Cama Cess Ata Tyrence John B. Turner & Son MOO Sarond Ava Froneew
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