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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1966
Page
2
Ray Wilson, 26, of 1418 Tenth Street SE, confronted a would‑be intruder at 4:15 a.m. with a shotgun after spotting a storm window being removed. Vernon Alfred Briscoe Jr., 31, of 1410 Tenth Street SE, was arrested and charged with attempting to break and enter. arraignment set for Monday.
Democratic Congressman John Culver’s staff reserved Grandview pavilion for Culver supporters. Linn county Young Republicans also reserved the same time in the same pavilion. Officials scrambled to move one group but all other spaces were booked. The incident ended without damage or disruption.
Nine guns and fourteen boxes of ammunition were stolen in a break in at the William Burnell residence on Twenty six Avenue SW. Burnell found the back door pried and missing six rifles three shotguns and ammunition along with a radio a bedspread and a dresser drawer. Loss estimated at $600. Detectives said burglars pried the circular lock with lock pliers.
Cedar Rapids woman Mary Plotz, 34, of 1517 Third Street SW, was hospitalized then released and re admitted at Marengo hospital after a three car collision one mile north of Amana. Lula Belle Coover, 18, also hospitalized with back injuries. Mary Landers, 24, of Cedar Rapids, was cited for driving without a license and failing to yield half the road.
A jury trial opens Wednesday in Cedar Rapids federal court for Dubuque youth Ben G. Tucker 19 charged with transporting a stolen vehicle across state lines. Tucker pled innocent at his Aug. 9 arraignment and is held on a $1000 bond in Linn County jail. A separate $100000 accident suit against Lynn R. McDowell of Cedar Rapids moves to Sept. 22 if no settlement by Sept. 1.
The defendant argues lack of negligence and cites an emergency condition as the basis for actions. The claim frames the incident as unavoidable due to a pressing crisis.
Lowell C. Jeffries 70 of 4800 Lincoln Heights Dr SE escaped injury when his car was struck by a train at the Eighth avenue and Fourth street SE crossing Monday at 5 34 am. He told police the crossing signal did not sound until after impact. No charges filed. Auto damage estimated at 400 dollars. Railroad engine sustained no appreciable damage.
Marcia Manville daughter of Dr and Mrs James C Manville of Fairfax earned a BA at Drake University on August 19.
Burglars struck Sunday night in Cedar Rapids entering two churches and a physician’s office. Dr H N Polance at 3730 First Ave NE reported $15 cash and meds taken, St Mark’s Lutheran 2100 First Ave NE lost $25 from a drawer and change from a vending machine. Asbury Methodist 351 Twenty sixth Ave SW reported a radio stolen from a construction shed but nothing else. A break in attempt occurred at Cedar View Country Club.
Linn County Young Republican announces two new officers after resignations. Teed Welch at 857 Sixteenth Street SE becomes vice president replacing Bruce Thiher who resigned. Jewell Miller at 2041 Walnut Court SE becomes recording secretary replacing Charles Koffron who also resigned. Albert did not disclose reasons. Appointments approved at Sunday meeting.
Terry M. Koch aged 18 of 2919 Waveland Drive NW was arrested Sunday on petty larceny charges. He allegedly attempted to steal a billfold worth $1.90 from the Giant store at 3111 Sixteenth Avenue SW, posted $110 bond, and was released.
Ronald Hayes 18 of 3102 Outlook Drive SW suffered a fractured hand in a three car Marion taxi crash at Twenty second Street and Seventh Avenue. Kent Meyer 17 received strained muscles. both treated and released at St Luke's hospital. Driver David F Myers 60 and other motorists involved identified. police report pending charges.
A 19 year old East German refugee crossed into West Berlin Sunday night under gunfire from border guards but escaped without injury. Police reported the incident occurred at the Berlin border as authorities investigated the breach.
Senate Republican leader Dirksen of Illinois said the chamber will vote before Labor Day on a proposed school prayer amendment. The remarks came as discussions on the measure continued in Washington.
Bertram Township Justice of the Peace Glenn Powers fined Ronald P. Wagner of Hiawatha and Charles H. Sublette of Tipton 50 dollars plus costs each after they pled guilty to intoxication on a public highway. They were arrested early Sunday by Linn county deputy sheriffs. Kerry C. Wick of Central City also arrested on the same charge forfeited his 30 dollar bond for failure to appear in court.
Tests at a famous medical center show a calcium carbonate and magnesium compound formula outperforming liquids and prescription antacids. The study highlights TUMS as a superior, cost effective option found in today’s issue, trusted by stomach specialists.
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