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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1967
Page
24
In Houston a riot erupts after a white attendant shoots a Black man during a holdup attempt. Police block streets, hundreds of patrolmen deployed, fires set at a service station and a supermarket, several arrests and a curfew imposed in a large neighborhood.
Washington AP reports scientists in the United States and Israel have devised a practical method to artificially reproduce marijuana's intoxicating ingredients. Led by Dr. Herchel Smith of Wyeth Laboratories and Dr. Raphael Mechoulam of Hebrew University, the research aims to clarify how marijuana smoke affects the brain and potential dangerous side effects.
Labor Secretary Wirtz urged congressional action to require disclosure of finance charges to level the playing field. He supported broader disclosure than the Senate bill and called for annual percentage rate statements on revolving charge accounts. He opposed excluding transactions under $10 in annual credit charges.
The house post office committee approved a two cent boost to 10 cents an ounce for air mail letters, rejecting a nine cent proposal by Rep. Fletcher Thompson. The action surpasses President Johnson’s suggested one cent raise.
Manila. The Nationalista party of President Marcos launched a three month campaign for the Philippines off year congressional elections, aiming to rally support and bolster party momentum ahead of voting.
Mt Etna bursts into a new eruption in Sicily a day after Messina counted 37 earthquakes. Molten rock blasts hundreds of feet high and lava flows from a vent on the volcano NE slope, an area with frequent activity over the last two years.
Washington reports say Congress and the White House back a heavier air campaign to win in South Vietnam. Gen Earle Wheeler testifies that raids on bridges power plants and supply hubs show progress. Gov Romney warns bombing alone cannot force negotiations and top leaders question remaining feasible military options.
Authorities seek Mrs. Clement Brown 26 of Rogers road NW who left five children at Riverside park on Wednesday afternoon. She told them she would buy toys and did not return. A ten month old, Laurie, was found in the Brown car at 3 30 p m while the four older children were located at the park wading pool. The children were placed with welfare workers. Mrs Brown is about 5 feet 4 inches, brown hair, blue eyes and pregnant, wearing a red maternity dress. Police ask for information. The couple's home reportedly missing 1100.
County Auditor Charles Werner said Linn County has not enforced state law requiring justices of the peace to turn in fines within 30 days. He noted quarterly reports are required and vouched for JP honesty as long as reports are timely. County Attorney William Faches will notify JPs and the sheriff of code provisions and receipt requirements.
Beverly A. Warren, 20, of 610 Second Avenue SW, changed her plea to guilty to forgery. Judge Harold D. Victor imposed a suspended six month jail term and one year probation. Restitution set at 881.54 for forging Ruth Hoffman name on a $50 check to Gayle Luckstead. She pled innocent on April 24.
Cedar Memorial companies seek dismissal of a false representation suit filed July 31 in Linn district court by Nellie L. Schillig of Cedar Rapids against Cedar Memorial Co. and related entities. She alleges a June 28 1965 pre need funeral contract required $1 000 be deposited and pay interest, which she claims was not honored. Defendants offer $560.39 upon cancellation, stating 80 percent of paid amount must be returned. plaintiff countered with $700.49 paid.
Nylen McShane sues James Smetzer and Gary Lee Jost in Linn district court for 11701.52 in damages from an Aug 28 1965 crash half a mile south of Springville. Plaintiff seeks loss of car and personal injuries including a brain concussion.
Edward T. Rieger, 60, of 1315 Sixth Street NW, pleaded guilty Thursday to reckless driving after a June 13 crash into a house at 501 F Avenue NW. A related drunk driving charge was dropped on the county attorney’s recommendation, while he pled innocent to that charge on June 16.
Joseph A. Plotz, 28, of 1322 First avenue NE, was given a 30 day suspended jail term on an assault and battery charge. He was accused of striking Stanley L. Lawrence, 610 Sixth avenue SE, on April 30. A second assault and battery charge against Plotz was dismissed on July 27. The charge related to an alleged attack on Joan Callahan, 422 First street SW, on July 22.
Richard T. Runge 45 of Linn Junction road died Wednesday after a short illness born October 24 1921 in Kimball South Dakota lived in Cedar Rapids twenty years employed as a mechanic for Handler Motors a World War II Marine veteran survived by wife Mildred a son Kenneth E. Runge two daughters seven brothers two sisters and other relatives. Services Saturday at 10 a.m. Monahan Stewart chapel with burial at Calvary cemetery American Legion to conduct military rites at the grave body at funeral home with visitation Friday after 10 a.m. Megr Roach to recite Rosary Friday at 7 30 p.m. at the funeral home.
Mrs Clara P Crawford widow of James Crawford Cedar Rapids resident for 60 years died Wednesday after a short illness Born December 10 1888 in Tipton she belonged to Christ Sanctified Holy Church Surviving sister Eva Arnutt Cedar Rapids Services 10:30 a m Saturday at Turner Chapel East by Rev Hurley Bassett Burial Linwood Cemetery Friends may call at the chapel until 9 p m Friday and at the church after 9 30 a m Saturday
Memorial services for John C Wilkin 1 30 p m Friday at Hesser Memorial chapel conducted by Ralph N Young of Calvary Baptist church. Burial at Baker cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel. Also services for Anton Tezner Friday at p m at Janeba Kuba funeral home conducted by Jerry Drahovzal. Burial at Czech National cemetery.
Safecrackers broke into the Teamsters Union hall at 5110 J street SW early Thursday rifling four offices and stealing about 1290 in cash and checks. The largest sum 1017 58 came from an open safe with no forced entry. Detectives said the intruders pried safes in other offices and left with minimal other losses.
DES MOINES AP Only one vendor has ever secured a transient merchant license under Iowa law since 1955. Chicago resident Henri L Bourdeaux paid 250 yearly for booths at the state fair and Dairy Cattle Congress, selling lamps rods and appliances. State official Melvin Synhorst notes the law covers many goods but enforcement rests with local authorities and questions remain on other vendors.
Kathleen F Kinley 18 of Ford Avenue NW pled innocent to a shoplifting charge. Trial set for Sept 7 in municipal court. She allegedly tried to take merchandise valued at 26.97 from the Giant store at Sixteenth Avenue SW on Sunday.
New Orleans Criminal District Court Judge Frank Shea sentenced Dean Andrews to 18 months in jail for perjury. He was released on a $2,509 bond pending appeal after conviction on three counts. Andrews allegedly lied to the grand jury probing a conspiracy claim involving Dist. Atty. Jim Garrison and the Kennedy assassination.
South Vietnam reports 283 dead and 683 wounded, with 62 missing, as light, scattered contacts persist across the country. Four clashes near Tam Ky, part of Operation Cochise, yield 39, 13, and 1 Marine deaths, while large caches and increased bombardment reveal ongoing communist resupply efforts and attempts to disrupt the Sept. 3 presidential election.
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