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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1969

Page

3

Five day Iowa forecast and city notices

The Daily Record surveys a five day period Thursday through Monday with near normal temperatures in Iowa. Normal highs mid 60s north to upper 60s south and lows near 40 to upper 40s, with about three quarters of an inch of precipitation mostly early in the period. Local weather at Gazette station includes highs 59 to 62 and noon readings around 58. The issue also lists numerous obituaries and traffic fines from Marion and surrounding towns with service times and burial details for Leer, Schierholz, Hansel, Bink, Dunsmoor, Miehe, Nading, Lohrman, and Holsinger, among others.

Iowa

No Verdict Returned in Ricehill Case

A jury of eight men and four women failed to reach a verdict in the Elliott Ricehill murder trial. Ricehill, 29, is accused of beating 75 year old Mabel Bigley to death in her apartment on First Street NE last July. Testimony began April 22 after opening arguments.

Elliott Ricehill County Atty William Faches Warren Rees Ricehill Mabel Bigley First Street

De Gaulle Receives About 24000 A Year In Government Pay

Paris AP reports former president Charles de Gaulle is entitled to about 24000 dollars yearly from the government along with a secretary and a chauffeured limousine. He has lived frugally and has income from book royalties, with unclear private earnings.

Paris Charles de Gaulle de Gaulle

Scouts Honor Pack 34 Awards Night Names

Cub Scouts Pack 34 awarded members at Wright School Monday night. Recipients include Dick White Wayne Hoover Mark Johnson Dan Sannes Dan Crupi Bruce Wohler Kenny Blackburn and Ronnie Funke.

Pack Wright School Dick White Wayne Hoover Mark Johnson Dan Sannes Dan Crupi Bruce Wohler Kenny Blackburn Ronnie Funke

Nixon picks William Brown for EEOC chair

President Nixon’s nominee William Brown 39 of Philadelphia faces Sen. Everett Dirksen opposition who demanded the ouster of the previous chairman Clifford Alexander. Dirksen is gathering votes to block Brown’s confirmation as head of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

Everett Dirksen Dirksen Nixon William Brown Philadelphia Clifford Alexander Equal Employment Opportunities Commission Senate Brown Alexander White House EEOC

Nixon Era EEOC Powers Clash With Brown Nomination

Senate debates over expanding EEOC enforcement paralleled the fight over Brown’s nomination. Dirksen supports giving the agency quasi judicial powers and cease and desist authority modeled on the NLRB, while Southern Democrats resist. Alexander’s ouster framed the conflict as broader push for stricter employment bias enforcement.

Nixon EEOC Dirksen National Labor Relations Board U.S. Court of Appeals

Bond: Indians and Blacks Still Fighting White Providence

Julian Bond, 29, addressing a Coe College convocation, argues that racism and white providence persist in America. He cites historical quotes, notes limited gains from democracy, and urges Black, Indian, and Spanish-speaking communities to organize for political power and potential nonviolent or violent action if needed.

America Julian Bond Coe College Bond Georgia

Fruitless Peace Talks Continue At Paris Session

The Vietnam peace talks in Paris produced no progress as North Vietnam and the Viet Cong reiterated demands for unconditional U.S. troop withdrawal. U S envoy Lodge urged reciprocity in negotiations while Xuan Thuy and Tran Buu Kiem criticized the American position and called for a peace cabinet in South Vietnam. The five hour session occurred a day early due to May Day holidays.

Paris Vietnam North Vietnam Nixon U.S Henry Cabot Lodge Xuan Thuy Tran Buu Kiem Viet Cong National Liberation Front South Vietnam Pham Dang Lam Kiem Nguyen van

Became Thief To Escape His Wife

Yusuf Cagan a 36 year old factory worker in Istanbul said his wife nagged about everything since their marriage three years ago He stole two spoons to serve a short term and regain peace of mind now he is jailed awaiting trial

Istanbul Yusuf Cagan Cagan

Catholics Comprise About One Third of Northern Ireland Population

A census note shows Catholics make up roughly one third of Northern Ireland’s 1.5 million residents. The data highlight religious distribution within the region.

North Ireland

New Color Series Debuts on KCRG TV Monday

Color premier introduces Jack La Lanne on KCRG TV Channel 9. He returns to the air Monday May 5 at 8 30 AM with a new series in color.

Jack LA Lanne Kcrgtv Channel 9

Turmoil at Democratic Convention Yields $500 Fines

Chicago AP reports Staughton Lyndh and 27 others were fined $500 each for interfering with police during the Democratic national convention. Ten defendants, Lyndh among them, had been convicted March 19. the rest accepted verdicts or planned appeals. Defendants may remain free on bonds posted after Aug. 28.

Chicago Staughton Lyndh Yale Dwight McKay Lyndh Joseph Ettinger McKay International Amphitheater

Cedar Rapids Issues 157 Building Permits in April

Cedar Rapids building safety department reports 157 permits for new construction in April under Edward Winter with a total valuation of 912 382. Of these structures 48 are single family homes 7 commercial or industrial 3 duplexes 31 garages or carports 3 sheds 1 playhouse 5 patios and 59 fences. Remodeling and additions accounted for 236 permits valued at 670 530.

Cedar Rapids

Trains Block City Crossings Amid Flood Freight Delays

Long freight trains tied up Loop crossings during morning rush as residents complained of 22 minute blocks before 8 a.m. Police Captain Overman said he urged railroads to delay or advance trains and promised tickets for unnecessary delays. Milwaukee railroad officials forecast relief within four days.

Henry Overman Overman Milwaukee Railroad

Linn County Board of Review Sets May Session

The Linn county board of review will meet Thursday at 2 p.m. on the third floor of the courthouse to organize for the annual assessment review. Petitions may address newly constructed or remodeled property and must be filed by May 20 on forms at the county assessor's office. Members are Herman Egger, Darrell Gillmore, Ben F. Holets, Glen Strother, and John Wagoner.

Linn County Board of Review Cedar Rapids Board of Review Herman Egger Marion Darrell Gillmore Lisbon Ben F. Holets Fairfax Glen Strother Rural Martello John E. Waggoner Central City

Obituary for longtime Cedar Rapids grocer Gureno

August Gureno 68 of 924 Third Street SE owner of Gureno Grocery Store died unexpectedly at home Tuesday. Born April 18 1901 in Omaha he was a Cedar Rapids grocer for 37 years married to Josephine Scolaro. Surviving include wife two daughters son six grandchildren and six sisters. Services at Immaculate Conception church burial Mt Calvary cemetery with rosaries planned. donations encouraged to Linn County Retarded Children's Assn.

August Gureno Third Street Gureno Cedar Rapids Omaha Josephine Scolaro Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Holy Name Society Raymond J. Randall Solon Willis A. Glassgow Woodridge, Ill August A Josephine Cuva Kate Delisi Gus Delisi Marion Delisi Lincoln Neb Frank DiCola Nick Lococo Roca Immaculate Conception Church Regis High School Mt. Calvary Cemetery Father O’brien St. Margaret's Circle Teahen Chapel Linn County

Des Moines Firemen Urge School Closures Amid Strike

Des Moines firemen in a second day of a strike asked the school board to close public schools due to fire hazards. Supervisors, police and trainees fought six fires suspected as arson. The board authorized urgent evacuations within 90 seconds. National guard troops would bolster fire stations and police, while talks with the union faced possible penalties or court actions.

Des Moines UPI Wendell Nichols Iowa National Guard Robert Ray National Guard National Dale Missildine Firemen's Union

Mrs Harry Preston dies after short illness at Cedar Rapids

Mrs Emma Marie Preston age 56 widow of Harry Preston of 1715 Fifth Avenue SE Cedar Rapids died Tuesday after a brief illness. Born September 29 1888 in Barnes Kansas she lived in Cedar Rapids 46 years and worked 20 years for Killian Co. She belonged to Royal Neighbors. Survived by son Fred Preston and sisters Blanche and Tena Svoboda. Memorial service 10 30 a m Friday at Turner Chapel East with Rev Barton Murray Cedar Christian Church. Burial Cedar Memorial. Visitation at chapel until 10 a m Friday. Casket not opened after service.

Emma Marie Preston Fifth Avenue SE Harry Preston Barnes Kan Cedar Rapids Killian Co Royal Neighbors Fred Preston Blanche Svoboda Tena Svoboda Turner Chapel Barton Murray Cedar Christian Church Cedar Memorial

Fred L Stickney Dies. Retired Railroad Employee

Fred L Stickney, formerly of 705 E Avenue NW and a retired railroad worker, died Tuesday. He was born November 15, 1884, in Floyd County. Survived by three daughters Mrs. William Torrence of Northridge California, Mrs. Clifford Johnson of San Gabriel California, Lonene Longworth of Alhambra California, a sister Eva N Hogan of Osage, and a step daughter Hilda Mitchell of Chapel East. A time to be announced for services.

Fred L. Stickney E Avenue NW Floyd County William Torrence Northridge Calif Clifford Johnson San Gabriel Lonene Longworth Alhambra Evan Hogan Osage Hilda Mitchell Cedar Rapids Turner Chapel

Memorial services and burials listed for multiple individuals

Memorial services held for John L Townsend at 1 p.m. Thursday in the Chapel of Memories with burial at Cedar Memorial cemetery. Ruth Annette Woods graveside service at Linwood cemetery at 10 30 a.m. Wednesday. Maria Pauline Miller funeral at Turner chapel east at 1 30 p.m. Thursday with burial Cedar Memorial cemetery. Robert W Tarpy requiem mass Thursday at 9 30 a.m. St Wenceslaus church with Rosary Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. Tea han chapel and burial Mt Calvary.

Cedar Memorial Cemetery Tarpy Robert W St. Wenceslaus Church Clarence Frana Teahan Chapel Mt. Calvary Cemetery

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