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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1966

Page

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Beck Says Murray Hoods Iowa Voters On Tax Refund Plan

Iowa candidate Buzz heats the campaign N as Beck accuses Murray of hoodwinking farmers with a half refund plan. Beck argues 1966 taxes are yet to be paid and says the refund would mislead while tax money supports universities and school aid. He criticizes Murray as shallow leadership and pledges a vigorous campaign in Linn County and beyond.

Bill Murray Iowa Bob Beck Cedar Rapids Roosevelt Hotel Murray Beck Centerville Iowa State University Linn County

Man Held After Knife Attack in Center Point

Jens Pederson, 40, of Center Point, faces an assault charge after allegedly stabbing Harlan Moore in downtown Center Point Saturday night. Moore, treated and released, said he did not know Pederson, who had been drinking. Pederson was arrested, restrained with tear gas, arraigned, and sent for district court.

Jens Pederson Center Point Linn County Pederson Harlan Moore Moore Walter Grant Grant Bertram Township Justice of the Peace Glenn Powers

Hessing, 25, Injured In Motorcycle Crash

James M. Hessing, 25, of 831 Fifth Street SW, sustained hand and knee injuries in a motorcycle crash at Second Avenue and First Street SE Sunday at 2 50 p m He was treated at Mercy Hospital and released Police said Hessing was driving west on Second Avenue when he lost control of the cycle and overturned no charges filed

James M. Hessing Fifth Street Second Avenue First Street Mercy Hospital Hessing

Youth Arrested on Drunkenness Count

A 16 year old Cedar Rapids boy was arrested after 1 30 a m on the northwest side. Police found him intoxicated while answering a call about a broken window at the Phillips 66 station at Johnson avenue NW and Nineteenth street. He is charged as a juvenile with drunkenness and turned over to his parents.

Cedar Rapids Phillips 66 Johnson Avenue NW Nineteenth Street

Gardner Reports on Canadian and U S Park Work

Parks Commissioner Don Gardner, returning from the Midcontinent Regional Park and Recreation Conference in Winnipeg, contrasted Canadian and U S park concepts. He noted Canadian emphasis on aesthetic recreation and open downtown spaces, citing a 60,000 plantings English garden and less focus on organized youth leagues and playground equipment. Gardner chaired and presented on park and golf course lighting.

Don Gardner Winnipeg Gardner Canada

King Brothers Circus Final Show at Hawkeye Downs

The King Brothers three ring circus closes tonight at Hawkeye Downs at 8. The Amvets sponsor the final performance.

King Brothers Hawkeye Downs The Amvets

Elm Disease May Not Have Reached Canada yet

An official stated that Dutch elm disease has not appeared in Canada among seven north central states and two provinces. Experts remain undecided if colder climate offers protection or if the disease simply has not arrived.

North Central Canada

Whisky and Cigarettes Stolen in Tavern Burglary

Detectives report a break in at the A Avenue Tavern 700 A avenue NE Sunday night. Burglars stole 31 bottles of whisky and five cartons of cigarettes after removing the safe dial but did not gain entry. Value estimated at 115.72 dollars.

A Avenue A Avenue NE

Tot's Finger Injury Requires Surgery After Door Incident

Mary Woodward two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Mark Woodward Route Two Mr Ver non suffered a severe injury to her right little finger when a car door was slammed shut on it Sunday The child underwent surgery at Mercy hospital then was released Police said the mishap took place at First avenue and Fifth street SE at about 9 a m Truckers mapped a route to avoid low bridges and underpasses to ship two giraffes between here and Cleethorpes England.

Mary Woodward Mark Woodward Vernon Mercy Hospital First Avenue Fifth Street SE Manchester England UPI Here Cleethorpes

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By Frank Nye Hughes Harold Hughes Develec Cate Merchants National the Full Service Bank OF U.S Tot Sen Baird A. King
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