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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1968
Page
5
The Daily Record provides weather data with temperatures and humidity for Saturday plus year over year highs and lows. It also lists numerous birth announcements dated August 2 and August 3 for families in Marion and nearby towns, followed by funeral service details for several communities including Decorah Oelwein and Ma.
NASA announced agreements with Brazil Norway Spain and Sweden to launch sounding rockets for upper atmosphere studies. Planned launches include four Nike-Iroquois rockets from Brazil Barreira do Inferno range, four Arcas II rockets from Kiruna Sweden, six Nike-Tomahawk rockets from Andoya Norway in September and October, and 24 boosted Dart rockets from Spain El Arenasillo at two week intervals in 1969.
Five Arkansans were killed in a two car collision about two miles north of Bearden on U S Highway 79 late Friday night. The crash occurred as the two vehicles collided head on, authorities reported.
Edward W. Barrett 58 resigns as Columbia university journalism dean effective Aug 15 over policy differences with the administration amid campus disturbances. He urged reforms to governance and student participation while criticizing the SDS group. Kirk regrets the decision and hints Barrett may discuss restructuring ideas.
Paris AP France announced its 15th nuclear explosion on Saturday a medium power detonation above the Mururoa lagoon test site in the South Pacific confirming ongoing seismic testing.
Rep Otis Pike a World War II marine fighter pilot argues the House Armed Services Committee lacks perspective on defense spending. He cites overemphasis on military requests, favors cutting non Vietnam related projects, and notes leadership with little military experience. Pike pushed for cuts including 137 million from a 21.6 billion procurement bill but failed.
Riverside California UC Riverside uses a computer to match students for compatible roommates. The system analyzes likes dislikes and living habits to select an ideal roommate based on smoking, sleeping patterns, and other habits.
Mike Shannon a 60 year old San Jose bartender was dug up Saturday and claimed a world record of 77 days underground in a wooden box. About 150 to 200 persons cheered as friends opened his coffin. He climbed out without aid and said I am going home to get a shower.
Cape Town reports that Dr Christiaan Barnard's team grafted a pig heart valve into a five year old boy after reportedly abandoning plans to replace his heart with a baboon heart.
Rural Palo farmer Harry B Scott died at home after a sudden illness. Born October 26 1893 in Marion he married Blossom McClelland February 4 1932 in Rock Island. Survived by his wife two daughters Doris Baird and Jane Ann Scheer a son Kenneth a sister Bertha Miller a brother Donald ten grandchildren and several in laws. John E Martens 79 of 214 Highland Drive NW died Saturday after a long illness born January 7 1889 in Wheatland he married Tessie Doty November 13 1949 in Davenport. He was a Cedar Rapids resident for 50 years and a retired blacksmith at Rock Island shops. Survived by his wife two daughters four grandchildren three great grandchildren two sisters and two brothers. Memorial services set for Hesser's at 10 Monday and Urbana cemetery burial with calls after 2 today.
Robert J. Sommers 43 of 2325 William NW died early Saturday after a brief illness. Born May 19 1925 in Cedar Rapids he served in World War II and was a longtime Lumber Supply Co. employee. He belonged to VFW Post 788 Amvets Post 50 Handford Post 5 American Legion Cedar Rapids Aerie 2272 of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Survived by wife Marian two sons Daniel and Jeffry of Dubuque stepfather Frank Teply Cedar Rapids a half sister Mrs Donald Hass Walford three half brothers Donald Teply Cedar Rapids Glenn Teply Corona Calif and Richard Teply Lemoore Calif. Memorial services 3 PM Monday at Janeba Kuba's west with Rev Dee Jay Reif Westminster Presbyterian Church burial Czech National Graveside services by VFW Post 788. Friends may call after 1 PM today.
Mrs. Alberta Sullivan former Cedar Rapids resident of 23 years died at Hallmar Saturday morning after a short illness. Born October 22 1879 in Des Moines she was widow of Joseph D. Sullivan who died February 27 1959. Survived by daughters Mrs Herman Gutmann Cedar Rapids and Josephine Englert Iowa City son George A. Sullivan Visalia Calif four grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. She was a member of the Spanish American War Veterans Auxiliary Requiem Mass is Tuesday at St Patrick's Church. Parish Rosary Monday at Brady mortuary with viewing after 11 a m Burial at Mt Calvary.
Flora Lewis reports Hanoi privately indicated it would call off its anticipated offensive in South Vietnam if all American bombing of the North stopped. Secretary of State Rusk rejects a bombing halt for now and demands a responsible authoritative source before pledges against increased fighting.
A color program begins at 5 PM today on KCRG TV Channel 9 titled Silver Smuggler. The feature focuses on a risky plot set against the city of Laredo with dramatic color visuals.
Julia J. Bruner widow of George H. Bruner and longtime Cedar Rapids resident died Saturday in Bowie Maryland after a long illness She was born May 1 1881 near Vinton Surviving are two daughters and a brother Frank Waterstradt of Mason City Services set for 1 30 p m Wednesday at Turners East with Rev Jerome Enseth Cedar Memorial burial Friends may visit after 1 p m Tuesday
Memorial services are planned for Robert F. Evans with burial at Mt Calvary, and a rosary service at Turner chapel by Father Nem mers. Jerry Nejdl will have a Brush chapel service and burial at the Czech National. Helen Collin Sanford to be honored at St Paul’s United Methodist with cremation committal. Friends may call at Turner's East and Brush chapels until services.
An explosion at dawn Saturday damaged three Park Avenue windows of the Bank of Tokyo and shattered a window at the nearby Trans World Airlines office. The incident marks the 13th bombing or attempted bombing in Manhattan since April 22, mainly targeting foreign offices tied to Cuba trade. A prior daylight blast at the Japanese National Tourist Organization in Rockefeller Center injured a tourist and her daughter.
Ronald Reagan arrived at Miami Beach to announce his candidacy on Wednesday. He reiterated he will not become an official candidate until his name is placed in nomination as California's favorite son, with the California delegation aboard the chartered jets.
Jon Bonat, 12, of 6600 Devonshire Drive NE, fractured his wrist after a fall from his bike Saturday night. He was treated and released from St Luke's.
Saigon reports 14 civilians freed by South Vietnamese troops near Vinh Long 60 miles southwest of Saigon with four Viet Cong captors killed. Light shelling on three positions north and west of Saigon caused minor damage and casualties. Navy pilots claim destruction of a large steel-hulled vessel as B 52 bombers continue raids in the A Shau valley and along the Laotian border.
Biafran leader Odumegwu Ojukwu orders troops to cease fire as peace talks under the OAU begin in Addis Ababa. Nigerian leaders dismiss the pledge as propaganda while Gowon stays away. The conflict follows Biafra's 1967 independence move and a war that has reduced their territory and caused mass refugee suffering.
Police say a diabetic blackout caused a station wagon to crash into a parked car at 1835 Grande Avenue SE at 2 17 p m. Edward D Gintert 21 of 1019 Thirty second Street NE was treated at St Luke s hospital and released. Margaret Baher 43 of 1917 Eighth Avenue SE suffered a bruised arm and was treated at Mercy hospital. Richard E Jacobs owned the other car at 1945 Bever Avenue SE.
Camp Good Health hosts an open house from 2 to 5 PM inviting the public to tour the facility eight miles east of Cedar Rapids on old Mt. Vernon road. The event highlights child supervision efforts funded by The Children’s Home with refreshments served.
Mrs Gordon Brousard of 1236 Harrison Court NW was treated for ankle injuries after a collision between her husband’s car and one driven by Clarence A Penn 65 of 803 Third Street SW. The crash occurred near E Avenue and Fifth Street NW before 6 p m. Penn was charged with failure to yield right of way and driving with a suspended license.
Cedar County sheriff reports burglars entered the Legion club in Lowden between 2 a.m. and 8 a.m. Saturday by breaking a rear window. The theft included 51 fifths of liquor, 10 cases of canned beer, 10 cartons of cigarettes and three rolls of quarters, totaling about $400 in merchandise.
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