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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1966

Page

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Weather and civic notices from a Midwest daily page

The page lists high and low temperatures for cities including Bismarck Minneapolis Chicago New York and Denver with rainfall totals. It notes barometer and humidity at 2 pm and provides sunrise and sunset times plus a long set of local notices including births and obituaries from several towns, plus a military reserve amendment discussion.

Bismarck Chicago New York Denver Omaha Duluth Phoenix Angeles Shreveport Gazette

Traffic Fines and Notices Across Multiple Iowa Addresses

A list of individuals from Iowa and nearby areas fined for speeding and other traffic offenses, including fines of 10 to 15 dollars and costs. Some cases note bonds forfeited and specific violations such as disobeying signals and unsafe lane changes. Separate entries also reference suspended sentences and upcoming funeral services for local residents.

Richard J. Fisher Knollwood Drive Robert J. Thomas Thirtieth Street Larry C. Aspleak Iowa City Jeffrey W. Johnson Crestridge Avenue Marvin D. Kuehl Cedar Drive Thomas F. MecEnany Mt. Vernon Road Richard H. Miller Second Avenue Donald D. Adney E Avenue

July City Health Study Notes Gain In Dust Control

The July health department report for Cedar Rapids shows May dustfall averages of 43 tons per square mile in industrial and 19.5 in residential areas, up from April. Otis Sunderman’s 12 month air pollution figures average 40.8 tons industrial and 18.2 residential, with note that industry has improved under higher production. The July report also records 34 new venereal disease cases in Linn County, 27 in Cedar Rapids, 176 housing inspections and 12 reinspections, 3 dwellings posted illegal, 2 demolished, 315 births and 88 deaths, plus measles and other infections and 82 food inspections with 31 nuisance notices.

City Health Department Cedar Rapids Otis L. Sunderman Albert Lindsay, Jr Linn County Joe Cook

Senate rejects measure on reserve and guard powers

Russell urges trust in Lyndon B Johnson as commander in chief amid talk of impeachment. The debate centers on limiting presidential authority over the organized reserve and national guard with proposed changes to be drafted by Senator Miller of Iowa. Individual reservists and guardsmen remain exempt unless their units are mobilized.

Vietnam Korea Senate Russell Johnson Organized Reserve and National Guard Lyndon B Johnson Iowa Miller

UCS Board Updates Funding and Programs Across Agencies

The United Good Neighbors proposes using idle YWCA space for a paid child care related halfway house, with final approval pending Sunshine Mission officials. The board buys an eight cylinder car for the Red Cross at 2450 dollars, denies a 50 dollar monthly raise for a Jane Boyd secretary, and considers YMCA salary and fee increases. The Marion YMCA post sees a resignation and a 7500 dollar salary request, NYC projects in Cedar Rapids, VISTA postings in Oak Hill Jackson and Ellis, and a juvenile detention home proposal for the county health center.

Jane Boyd

Shoplifter Janet Kepler Receives Suspended Sentence

Janet F. Kepler 17 of Urbana was given a 30 day suspended jail term on a shoplifting charge. She allegedly tried to take a pen and seven re-tills valued at $1.50 from the Woolworth store at 117 Second Street SE on Monday.

Janet F. Kepler Urbana Woolworth Second Street

Flooding Leaves 2000 Russian Families Homeless Near Hutow

Torrential rains across Russia's border region drenched by the Iman river have left at least 2,000 families without homes. The defense ministry newspaper Red Star cites Iman town near Hutow as especially hard hit as floods surged over riverbanks.

Moscow Russia China Defense Ministry Red Star Iman Hutow

Naval Reserve Opens Counterinsurgency Course At Cedar Rapids Center

The Armed Forces Center in Cedar Rapids will host a two hour per week college level counterinsurgency course for naval reserve officers starting September 8. Lt Cmdr Boyd E Sanford of Marengo says the course, with 40 sessions, helps meet promotion and retirement points. Military personnel on leave and others from Iowa communities are listed with travel details and family information. Call 363 5363 for enrollment.

Naval Reserve Officers School Armed Forces Center Cedar Rapids Cmdr Boyd E. Sanford Marengo Naval Reserve

James Reid dies by suicide at Cedar Rapids home

James Reid aged 52 died at his residence in Cedar Rapids after taking his own life with a 12 gauge shotgun. Linn County medical officials ruled death self inflicted as detectives cited despondency over ill health. Survivors include his wife Jane, five daughters and one son. Memorial services set for 3 p.m. Friday at Turner Chapel with a non opened casket.

James Overton Reid Fourth Street Linn County Reid Mr. Reid Cedar Rapids Lynch, Neb Jane Elizabeth Bader Anamosa Elizabeth Dirks Joyce McConnaughy Yellville Ark Nancy Simmons Monticello Becky Reid Susan Norenberg Davenport Michel Reid Lawrence RE. Reid Des Moines

Lane Free on Bond for Malicious Car Damage

Jerald R. Lane, 22, arraigned in municipal court on a charge of causing malicious damage to a motor vehicle. He demanded a preliminary hearing, set for Sept. 6, and was released on $500 bond. He is accused of kicking in a car window on Sixth Street and Eighth Avenue SW early Wednesday.

6 Avenue Sixth Street Second Avenue Woodlark Lane Second Avenue SE Allis-Chalmers Manufacturing Co First Avenue SE Jerald R. Lane Lane Eighth Avenue SW

Waterloos Concrete seeks declaratory judgment on silo repossession

The Waterloo Concrete Co filed for a declaratory judgment to allow repossession and sale of a Linn county farm silo and equipment after Roy Streeter defaulted on a 6000 dollar sale. Defendants Nick Hamling John Suchome and Darune Suchome claim the silo is attached to their real estate. The company argues the structures are removable independent units not affixed to the foundation.

Waterloo Concrete Co Linn County Nick Margaret Hamling John A Darlene Ann Suchome Roy A Kathryn E. Streeter Warren J. Rees

Taits Seek $4,481 In Accident Damages

Leonard K. and Marguerite Meyers Tait of Cedar Rapids filed a $4,481.28 auto accident damage suit against Sharon K. Decker and Earnest Norton. Each plaintiff seeks $2,000 for personal injuries and $481.28 for car repairs for an accident in Cedar Rapids on June 25, 1966.

Leonard K Marguerite Meyers Tait Cedar Rapids Sharon K. Decker Earnest Norton

Seven Nabbed at Atlanta Induction Center Anti-War Protest

Seven anti-Vietnam War demonstrators were taken into custody after a brief clash in front of an Atlanta army induction center. The protestors shouted Black power and tried to enter the building, tearing bags and wresting with officers near 12th Army headquarters. A newsman noted one man ripped a officer badge as police blocked the entry. About 20 demonstrators, including SNCC members, carried signs urging action with the slogan Move over or we'll move you over.

Atlanta 12Th Army Army

30 Day Term Issued In False Check Case

Robert Y. Arnold 35 of 324 Second Avenue SE received a 30 day jail sentence Thursday for false uttering of a check. Judge Loren Hul linger Jr gave credit for time served since July 26 leaving one week to serve. He allegedly wrote an $8.31 bad check to J C Penny Co July 16.

Charles O. Mathison Second Street SE Henry C. Bane Woosung James T. Masuen Garnaville Kathryn A. Kelly Juneaiyn Drive Karl W. Carr Eighth Street Robert Y. Arnold Second Avenue SE Loren Hullinger, Jr Arnold J. C. Penney Co

Portuguese Forces Liberate 2000 Rebels in Mozambique

An army communique says about 2,000 rebel held Africans were liberated by Portuguese forces in Beira Mozambique on Thursday. The report emphasizes the operation and its scale.

Beira Portuguese Mozambique

Airlines on index quarterly draw clear of UAL issues

Officials said the quarterly index plan excludes UAL local issues from the proposed contract, expressing disappointment that these matters were dropped.

UAL

Machinists predicted to accept new settlement Friday

Reports from union leaders and AFL-CIO president Meany indicate machinists may vote to approve a new contract Friday ending the five airline walkout. Spokesmen say reaction is favorable and locals in Kansas City Washington Miami and New York expect acceptance.

Washington P. L. Siemiller International Association of Machinists Afl-Cio George Meany Kansas City Miami New York

Tourists Camp At Airport Amid Trans World Strike

Hundreds of American tourists at London airport faced lengthened vacations as a United States airline strike halted homeward trips. TWA said rebooking could take three days on average and as many as 1,500 passengers were stranded across major European hubs.

London Trans World Airlines Atlantic Johnson TWA Madrid Paris Lisbon Europe

Ciha Seeks Preliminary Hearing in Lascivious Acts Case

George R. Ciha Jr., 24, of 645 Twenty-first Avenue SW, was arraigned in municipal court on a charge of lascivious acts with a child and demanded a preliminary hearing set for Thursday.

George R. Ciha, Jr Twenty-first Avenue

Ciha accused in incident involving Cedar Rapids boy

Ciha faces charges connected with an alleged July 16 incident involving a 10-year-old Cedar Rapids boy. He is free on a $1,000 bond.

Ciha Cedar Rapids

Deaths Kenneth LaMonte Kempt, 56, Waterloo

Kenneth LaMonte Kempt, 56, of Waterloo died Wednesday after a brief illness. Survived by two sons, a daughter, a grandson, two brothers and a sister. Memorial services at Turner Chapel at 1 30 pm Saturday. Burial Cedar Memorial Cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel until 1 p.m. Saturday. Casket will not be opened after the service.

Kenneth LaMonte Kempt Waterloo Turner Chapel Cedar Memorial Cemetery

Obituary notices and funeral details in multiple rites

Friends may call at the various chapels and cemeteries for Francine Jackson Earl Turner and Kate Grove along with Quenton Hardy Josef Kremenak and other individuals. Services occur Friday with multiple pastors including Rev Raphael Ludwig Rev Lewis A Miller Rev Glenn S Hartong and Rev Charles Moore. Burial locations include Oak Hill Morse Oak Shade Czech National and Oakland cemeteries.

Kremenak Josef — Brosh Jerry Drahovzal Czech National Cemetery

Policeman Shot After Fort Lauderdale Drive In Fracas

AP reports a policeman was shot in the arm early Thursday after officers broke up a crowd of battling youths at a Fort Lauderdale drive in. In nearby Pompano Beach a sniper fired five times at patrolmen guarding a supermarket. two arrests for disorderly conduct followed.

Fort Lauderdale Pompano Beach Harry Mawhinney

Scheetz Pleads Guilty Of Assault And Battery

Oscar Scheetz Jr. 21 of Cedar Rapids pled guilty to assault and battery in municipal court. Judge Loren Hullinger Jr. deferred sentencing pending two Johnson county felony charges. Scheetz allegedly grabbed a young woman in the 500 block of Sixth Street SE last November 22.

Oscar Scheetz, Jr Cedar Rapids Loren Hullinger, Jr Scheetz Johnson County Sixth Street

Misunderstanding Blamed in Road Relocation Fuss

A misinterpretation blamed for complaints about Cedar Valley expressway relocation services. Officials from the highway commission and U S bureau of public roads visited Cedar Rapids after reports of a misleading offer to residents. The city and commission provide relocation info and aim to assist affected families and businesses over multiple years.

Cedar Valley Don Cole Commission the Gazette James Stober Ames The Highway Commission Cole Tom Thompson U. S. Bureau of Public Roads Cedar Rapids Kcrg News Gaylen Belisle

C R Men Named by Iowa Nutrition Group

Burlington Iowa Reverend Louis White of Greeley elected president of Iowa Natural Food Associates. Dr Willis Blair of Cedar Rapids named first vice president Romer Mass of Davenport second vice president Dr R A Zmoos Cedar Rapids third vice president and Dale Neumann Cedar Falls secretary treasurer.

Burlington Louis White Greeley Iowa Natural Food Associates Willis Blair Cedar Rapids Nutrition Romer Mass Davenport R. A. Zmoos Dale Neumann Cedar Falls

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Daily Record C.R. Weather Mississippi LaCrosse Lansing Dam No Rise McGregor Dubuque Keokuk C.R James Rettig Fourteenth Avenue Marion Carey C. Poorman Eighth Avenue SE William Elliott Thirteenth Street St. Luke's Robert Anderson Hickory Boulevard Gerald Ernst Thirtieth Street Drive Larry McCray Indianapolis Fred Lenway Mr. Lenway Alvin Lenways Ninth Street NW James R. Hronck Judith A. Stevenson Claude D. Cook Dorthy L. Whittle Dennis M. Fitzgerald Donna M. Owen Olen E. Gibson, Jr Norma J. Brewster Robert W. Ross Virginia C. Hall Marvin L. Johnson Karen M. Jones Walker Dennis C. Meyer Donna J. Shebetka Fairfax Thomas W. Lawin Union Diane M. Hall Joseph V. Albrecht Janet E. Samuelson Rolland C. Johnson O'Neill Neb Pauline A. Jones Mary Jane Olson Eric Leigh Olson Rosemary Overbey Jerry Overbey St. Mary's Church Rosary Appleton Morgan's Cora Saacke Thornburg’s Center Point Charles ™. Wisehart Green Grove Baptist Church Murdoch’s Oxford Godfrey Shupitar Ee Brosh’s Vinton Harry M. Kassel Vinton and Grand Forks N.D. Fry Holland Decorah Daniel Lee McConnell Lee McConnell St. Benedict's Church Stewie Edeewood Steve Crees Rohn Funeral Home Third Avenue SW United Good Neighbors UGN UCS Charles Sheehy YWCA Yaw Sheehy Sunshine Mission Red Cross Cyril Deaver YMCA Ottumwa Ed Zeller Pete Crivaro Nyc Bill Waite VISTA Oak Hill-Jackson Ellis Area New Center William Clothier Christy Clothier Springville Bremington Wash Camp Pendleton Calif Jack Clothier William J. Clothier San Diego Norfolk Dennis R Sundholm Norman Sundholm B Avenue NE San Francisco Donald H. Switzer Merle Switzer Atkins USS Orlock Marine Pfc John R. Hansen L. W. Hansen First Avenue Lakehurst N.J Marine Pvt Wayne Holst Earl Holst Thirty-second Street Ronnie S. French Dale E. French Memphis John W. Scott Marvin H. Topinka Jay M. Husmann Scotch Grove Navy Roger Riggins Manchberg Germany Riggins Eugene Riggins Lost Valley Road James Reid Taits Airlines Daily Limerick Massachusetts Teachers Association Patricia Sawicki Ludlow Mass Betty Freddy Cedar Memorial Funeral Home Rina and Tannahurk Funeral Homes Kenneth Kempt Wilbert Wilbert Burial Vault Mfr Roland Wilbert Vault Co., Inc John RE Lapes Third Ave Iowa Nutrition Group Murdoch Funeral Homes Central ooLpEn
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