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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1966
Page
3
Sunday lows dip to near 60s with readings six to eight degrees below normal. Five day outlook calls for generally fair but unusually cool weather with possible showers or storms Thursday or Friday. Local weather notes include wind NW 15-19 mph, sunrise 6 23 and sunset 7 56, multiple city rainfall and pollen counts, and a list of recent deaths and services.
Fire damaged the James Copeland residence at 104 Fifth Street NE. The blaze started from defective wiring and spread from the basement to the bedroom in a three room one story frame house. The Copelands were not home when a neighbor discovered the fire. The house was insured but contents were not.
The two leaders discussed Vietnam peace prospects and broader relations including the economy, upcoming Commonwealth meetings in London, and Africa. Spokesmen Moyers and O Hagan said discussions were frank and friendly but unlikely to yield dramatic results as Johnson returned to Washington after three days.
Tehran officials and Soviet representatives signed a cultural treaty to exchange literature technical publications and artistic works. The accord covers sports science and other cultural exchanges between the two nations.
Eight persons sustained minor injuries in three traffic crashes in Cedar Rapids. A four-vehicle collision at First avenue and Thirty-second street NE at 4:18 p.m. sent four people to St Luke's, including David May and Celeste May, and Jo Ann Douglas, James Whiting, and Susan Monthie. Another two-car crash on the Sixteenth avenue SW viaduct at 3:25 p.m. left Harold Getty and his two sons treated at St Luke's. Terrell Randall was charged with failing to control. A single-vehicle incident on Thirty-second street NE at 9:15 p.m. injured Marcia Wicke, treated at Mercy, with Wicke charged for failing to have control.
The text outlines labeling requirements for tires including the permanent display of actual ply numbers on the outside wall, a label listing the cord material, a table showing load carrying capacity and inflation pressure, and restrictions on terms like new tread or snow tread for retreads. It mandates clear marking of retread status.
Waterloo AP report states Justice T Eugene Thornton of the Iowa supreme court is in fairly good condition at St Francis hospital after cancer surgery performed August 10. The 55 year old Waterloo native practiced law there before his 1958 election to the state supreme court. He is married to Marguerite Rahe of Cedar Rapids and they have six children.
Courthouse Judge Harold D Vietor schedules a 1 30 p m Sept 2 hearing for Louis D Huffman Jr and his bondsman to show cause why judgment for the 500 bail should not be entered Huffman 30 of 616 Fifth Street NW forfeited the bond after missing arraignment on a false uttering of a check charge He allegedly passed a 21 bad check to Family Shoe store in Cedar Rapids
The Linnco Credit Union was formed Saturday by Linn county employes. Twelve county employes attended the organizational meeting. A prior survey showed 71 interested and 70 not interested, with another meeting planned for Sept 28. The Iowa Credit Union League rep explained operations. A separate note reports a case against Corrine F. Frick Cedar Rapids for false uttering a check was dismissed after restitution.
South Korea reports 25 more deaths from sleeping sickness in the last 24 hours, lifting the nationwide death toll to 68. The health ministry also says total cases since early this month reached 489 across the country.
Kingey Young of the National Urban League and Meredith call for vigilante hunts for untried killers of Negroes after a June ambush on a voter registration march. Carmichael urges black men to abstain from Vietnam service as fights over open housing stall Senate civil rights bills.
America’s Lunar Orbiter returns two close up shots of the moon’s far side showing familiar craters and lamps, matching expectations. The high and medium resolution images reveal detail beyond Luna 3, with camera issues blamed for minor blur and orbit adjustments noted by NASA officials.
Opening day at Cedar Rapids new post office at Sixth Street and Avenue SE saw smooth operations aside from box mail mix ups as clerks learn new numbers. Postmaster E R Petro urged updating box numbers while downtown station hours changed and many carriers began distribution from the new complex with a monorail system not yet in operation.
Marguerite Adams Eidemiller of Calumet Michigan died Monday morning while visiting her son Richard A Eidemiller at 601 Thirty seventh Street NE She was born August 29 1893 in Negaunee Michigan She is survived by son Allan Mitchell of Orchard Lake daughter Margery Erickson of Farmington another son Richard Eidemiller a sister Mrs M L Drake of Cleveland Ohio nine grandchildren and one great grandchild The body will be moved from Turner chapel to Thomas funeral home in Calumet for services and burial.
Helen Menne Hamersmith of San Jose California formerly of Cedar Rapids died after a long illness. Born October 3 1882 in Quincy Illinois she married Jim Hamersmith in 1908. Survived by her husband two daughters Mrs C C Berry Mount Vernon and Mrs S L Lowe San Jose two grandsons and a sister. Services 2 pm Tuesday at Oak Hill chapel San Jose.
Katherine Ashby aged 83 of 1648 First Avenue NE died Sunday. Born September 8, 1873 in Centerville, she leaves sister Evelyn Ashby and brother Delbert R. Ashby. Services Tuesday at Turner Chapel at 10 30 a m with Rev Welton Warkentine. burial Cedar Memorial. Harrison DeLong aged 78 of Noel Missouri died Thursday after a long illness born November 17, 1888 in Missouri. Surviving sister Sidney May of Crisp Florida. Private graveside at 10 a m Wednesday at Vinton Cemetery.
Weather aided firefighters at a blaze on a farm owned by Leo Schaffee in Ossian four miles northeast of town. Mrs Brown discovered flames in a 20 by 40 foot hog house, which burned along with straw. A nearby corn crib was blistered but saved and no animals were harmed.
In Saigon Gen. William Westmoreland issued an order to reduce mistaken attacks on allied vessels. A U S spokesman said precautions to avoid incidents with friendly elements off South Vietnam have been published.
James E. Walmsley of Cedar Falls, governor of Rotary in Iowa, spoke to Cedar Rapids Rotarians. He traced Rotary history, noting it started as a pioneer service club and now includes 12,400 clubs with 600,000 members in 133 countries. He cited Rotary International President Richard L. Evans urging focus on youth, employment and education, health, safety and respect for law.
Nevin Nichols recreation director said more than 200 people visited the studio showing over the weekend. The Ambroz Recreation Center hosted the exhibit featuring the work of 174 students from the summer program displayed Friday through Sunday.
Auger cites misconduct among 825 inmates and says each prison faces it while vowing control. The acting warden links resignations to guards seeking higher pay and staff returning to college for advanced degrees. He defends Warden Charles Haugh as progressive but notes need for more funds. Reformatory officials say education director Weiler is being fired for poor coordination with others.
Four army officers in Bandung were dismissed after last week's clashes between Sukarno supporters and opponents. The action follows unrest that erupted amid political tensions surrounding the president.
Cedar Rapids Finance Commissioner Shank reported missing pages 128 to 161 and duplicated pages 161 to 192 in 1966 Polk directory editions delivered to city offices. Roy Gitt said issues arose since September 6. Polk will replace the incorrect copies. Replacement editions were distributed last week.
City briefs note Sertoma Club member Bob Brown will speak on magic at Tuesday noon at the Ellis club. Also listed are sales promos from Pierson's Florists and Mitralsky's August sale. Peace Corps volunteer David Perkins has returned from West Africa after two years abroad. Ronald J. Brown named to the Dean's List at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Rug cleaning service Wally's advertises fast service with a 363-9540 contact.
Electronics writer Philip J. Klass posits that luminous balls of ionized air formed by electric corona on high tension lines can account for many UFO sightings near Exeter New Hampshire last year. Klass notes ball lightning differs from jagged conventional lightning and describes its round moving glow.
Regular meeting of Amvets post auxiliary and junior group at 8 p m in the Memorial building Spanish American war room. Officers and board meet at 7 p m. Ladies Bowling League at Cedar Rapids Bowl 365-1666 Ad. Michael O Brian 15 son of Mr and Mrs Dorrance O Brian 1548 Sixth Avenue SE in Mercy hospital with head injuries from a city park football game. Breakin attempted burglars failed to gain entry at AosCo Supply 2204 A Street SW. Losses: three fishing rods and reels and two sets of keys from Hilda Turner 4120 Midway Drive NW. Garage breakin: six gallons of gasoline stolen from Richard Smejkal 56 Twenty second Avenue SW.
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