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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1969

Page

2

Weather and obituaries in Iowa notices storm of data

A dense weather section reports highs and lows for cities including Atlanta Miami Bismarck Minneapolis New Orleans New York Phoenix Seattle and Washington with August totals and normals alongside barometer and humidity readings. Separate death notices list several Iowa individuals with names ages and church service times across Calmar Strawberry Point Iowa City Blairstown Manchester Cascade and Walker families.

Atlanta Miami Bismarck Mineapolis Cica N. Orleans New York Phoenix Seattle Washington

Tropical disturbance aims to become sixth hurricane storm

A tropical disturbance formed in the Caribbean on Saturday and forecasters expect it to strengthen into the season s sixth named storm. A pilot located a well organized system about 320 miles southeast of Kingston Jamaica and 90 miles southeast of Miami.

Miami Caribbean Kingston Jamaica

Soviet Marshal warns U S of surprise strike and vows full retaliation

In Moscow, Marshal Nikolai Krylov, head of strategic rocket troops and deputy defense minister, declares the United States plans a surprise attack. He says all Soviet forces are ready to respond and that nuclear rocketry has transformed the armed forces. Krylov cautions against Western propaganda that there are no winners in nuclear war.

Moscow U.S Soviet Union Nikolai Krylov Communist Party Sovietskaya Russia Soviet Russia Krylov

Auto Production By Makes Listed

Detroit AP report from Automotive News shows last week’s auto production by makes and year to date totals compared with the previous year. The release summarizes weekly outputs and cumulative gains or declines for major car makers.

Detroit Automotive News

Cedar Rapids Gazette Establishment and Pricing Details

The Cedar Rapids Gazette began in 1883 by The Gazette Co and is published daily and Sunday at 500 Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids Iowa. Subscription rates list 65 cents a week by carrier and various mail options including night and Sunday editions and annual amounts. mail subscriptions are restricted in areas with Gazette carrier service. The Associated Press holds exclusive rights to local news republication.

The Gazette Co Third Ave Cedar Rapids Iowa U.S. Territories Associated Press

City Briefs Report Bond for Assault Suspect and Local Notices

City police report 21 year old 3131 Grove court SE resident posted 110 dollar bond Friday night on assault and battery charges and was released. The roundup also lists ads for bowling sessions at Tropic Lanes, a close out sale on 1969 Dodge and other trucks at Handler Motors, and a home burglary where Nobel Woods reported 105 dollars in cash and five dollars in change stolen. Also notes a death in San Francisco of Cedar Rapids native John Dostal, age 60, and several business ads including Rita Serbousek joining Jo's Beauty Salon and Gregory's West opening September 2 with two operators.

Albert E. Rammelsberg Grovecourt SE

Western Iowan Killed in War

Washington UPI reports the Defense Department confirms Army Lt. Donald Wood of western Iowa was killed in combat in Vietnam. Wood, husband of Eunice Wood of rural Moorhead, had earlier been reported missing in action.

Washington

U S Seeks Only Token Thai Exit

Bangkok AP says U S officials plan a token withdrawal of some army construction and supply units, with talks set to begin next week. The move aims to show progress without a large pullback, reflecting limited changes in long standing defense ties.

Bangkok U.S Thailand

California Youth Recounts Beatings by Prague Police

Gary Baxter an 18 year old Santa Rosa California youth who recently returned from 10 days in Czechoslovakia described brutal beatings by Prague police during anti Soviet demonstrations. He said he was detained in a crowded jail without charges and forced to endure repeated assaults while jailed and questioned.

Vienna UPI California Czechoslovakia Prague Gary Baxter Santa Rosa Baxter Brno Jay Crawford Wenceslas Square

Unemployment in Cedar Rapids Area Drops in July

The Cedar Rapids area saw unemployment fall 0.6 percent from June to July, with 1 630 unemployed in July. Civilian workforce totals 78 790 as government hiring rises for school reopening and manufacturing edges up for August through October.

Cedar Rapids Iown Employment Security Commission

No Comment on Disposition in Housing Issue

Abbott Lipsky chairman of the mayor's commission on human rights declined comment on the disposition of a housing complaint filed by Richard Gaines. He cited commission rules prohibiting public disclosure. Gaines filed the complaint May 27 and told a community action program board he had received no answer. Lipsky told The Gazette the case was ad judged July 23.

Abbott Lipsky Mayor's Commission On Human Rights Richard Gaines Lipsky Commission Gaines Hawkeye

Elkader Youth To Remain Hospitalized

Clayton county attorney's office filed a juvenile petition to delay the trial of 16 year old Marcus Halverson accused of arson in the $135,000 Central High School fire in Elkader. He will remain at Mercy Medical Center until doctors say he is mentally ready to stand trial. Halverson was set to be a senior at Elkader High this fall.

Dubuque Clayton County Attorney's Office Elkader Central High School Marcus Halverson Donna Halverson Mercy Medical Center Halverson

Charge Dropped Against Youth Feickert Case

An assault and battery charge against Gary Feickert nineteen of 1407 Second Avenue SE was dismissed in municipal court on motion of the alleged victim. Judge Loren M. Hullinger Jr. dismissed the charge after Mike McFarland the victim filed a motion for dismissal with the county attorney's office.

Gary Feickert Second Avenue SE Loren M. Hullinger, Jr Mike McFarland

Ely Man Held for Larceny and Desertion

James R. Holderly, 25, of Ely, was arrested Friday on larceny charges tied to a July 30 theft of bucket seats motor and bell housing from Betty Neibert’s car at 208 East Post Road SE. He is also held as a deserter from the army in Linn County Jail.

James R. Holderly Ely Holderly Betty Neibert East Post Road Linn County

Burn Death in Reinbeck Oil Plant Blast

Reinbeck man Richard Lewis, 42, died at University Hospitals after sustaining burns from an explosion at the American Oil Fertilizer Mixing plant in Reinbeck on Thursday. He passed away Friday from his injuries.

Iowa City Reinbeck American Oil Richard Lewis

Deaths Antoinette Christle Cedar Rapids Resident

Antoinette Christle wife of Emil Christle 816 Sixteenth street SE Cedar Rapids died after brief illness at 64. She was born April 11 1895 in Cedar Valley and married in Cedar Rapids November 11 1914. Surviving: husband daughter Mrs Clayton Ridout Wyoming son Emil R Christle Iowa City four grandchildren sister Mrs J B Christle Harpers Ferry brother Albert Sova Cedar Rapids. Memorial service Turner chapel east 1 30 p.m. Tuesday Rev William B Harnish. Burial Czech National cemetery. Friends may call Turner east.

Antoinette Christle Emil Christle Sixteenth Street Cedar Rapids Cedar Valley Clayton Ridout Wyoming Emil R. Christle Iowa City J. B. Christle Harpers Ferry Albert Sova

Wesley Hubacek 85 Dies After Long Illness

Wesley Hubacek aged 85 of 1427 C Street SW died Friday after a long illness. Born near Ely July 31, 1884 he was a retired farmer. Survived by wife Bessie Muzik Hubacek married Sept 4 1912. Services at Brush Chapel 2 p.m. Sunday by Rev A T Washington. Burial Czech National Cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel after 3 30 p.m. Saturday.

Wesley Hubacek C Street Ely Bessie Muzik Hubacek Brush Chapel A. T. Washington Czech National Cemetery

Memorial Services For Dennis Alan Chadima Held

Memorial services for Dennis Alan Chadima were conducted at Turner Chapel East at 1 30 p m Saturday by the Rev John S Shew. Burial followed at Cedar Memorial Cemetery with arrangements handled locally.

Chadima Dennis Alan Turner Chapel John S. Shew Cedar Memorial Cemetery

Priest Chiding Holdup Duo Is Shot to Death

In New York a 50 year old Episcopal priest Rev Thomas Logan of St Pauls Chapel near Wall Street was shot to death after scolding two young holdup suspects. He wore a business suit identified himself as a priest and urged the youths to desist. One shooter fired and the pair fled empty handed.

Episcopal Thomas Logan St. Paul's Chapel Wall Street Father Logan St. Paul's George Washington

East Germans Slow West Berlin Traffic

East German border guards slowed outbound traffic from West Berlin on the main autobahn to West Germany. Police said cars lined up two miles inside West Berlin as authorities delayed processing. A spokesman, unsure of the reason, noted the delays and slow movement.

British ship owners declare Suez canal trap losses

London AP reports the owners of two British ships trapped in the Suez Canal since the 1967 war have written them off as total losses and handed the matter to insurers.

London Suez Canal

Amana Workers Vote To Extend Week-Old Strike

Amana Refrigeration Machinist Union Local 1526 members, about 1000 strong, voted to continue the strike started at midnight Sunday. Union spokesman Carroll Border said the vote was overwhelming and that strikers remain in good spirits. They seek a $1.50 per hour raise over two years, while the company offers 75 cents.

Amana Refrigeration Co Carroll Border

Mayor May Tell Plans Next Week

Mayor Frank A. Bosh, who said on July 15 he would not seek re election, may announce his future plans next week. He has been house hunting in Phoenix since August 17 and is expected to return to Cedar Rapids while his family stays in Phoenix for school.

Frank A. Bosh Bosh Phoenix Ariz Cedar Rapids Bush

Suit Seeks 10000 For Fall On Icy Pavement

Charles Lavender filed in Linn district court seeking 10000 damages for a December 28 1968 fall on icy pavement. Stella Bachelder and the city of Cedar Rapids are named as defendants over a blocked downspout drain causing ice on the sidewalk. Lavender says he was knocked unconscious and hurt his head and back.

Charles Lavender Linn Stella Bachelder Fourth Avenue SE Cedra Rapids Lavender

Courthouse Merchants Delivery awarded damages in suit

Merchants Delivery, Inc. won 3996.78 in a district court judgment against Robert Lowe and William Hulsebus for Fairfax Furniture. The suit claimed Fairfax failed to pay for delivery service between December 1967 and July 1968.

Merchants Delivery, Inc Robert Lowe William Hulsebus Fairfax Furniture Merchants Delivery Fairfax Company

Legal Notices From 1968 Auto and Loan Disputes

Cases involve Jerry L. DeFord versus Terry and Dolores M Frana with a counterclaim for damages from a 1968 auto accident. Also Iowa Securities Co versus Herman de Neuf over unpaid balance on two real estate contracts. Daniel Reed sues Roy V Gordon on a promissory note. Northern Credit Co Inc sues S Kay Arensberg on an unpaid promissory note.

Jerry L. DeFord Terry Dolores M. Frana Iowa Securities Co Herman de Neuf Daniel Reed Roy V Gordon Northern Credit Co., Inc S. Kay Arensberg

Judgment in favor of Collins Employees Credit Union on promissory note

A district court entered judgment Friday awarding $1,888.81 plus interest to Collins Employees Credit Union. The suit centered on a Nov 3 1967 promissory note presented by Don, Betty, George W and Mae A Yearian.

Collins Employes Credit Union Don Betty George W Mae A. Yearian

South Vietnamese Banker's Acknowledgment of Wasteful Aid Use

Dr. Nguyen Van Hoa, head of the Agricultural Development Bank, told the South Vietnamese Foreign Relations council that aid from the United States has been squandered. He warned that misuse has fostered dependence, likening the economy to a patient paralyzed by reliance on foreign aid and doomed if deprived.

Saigon Nguyen van Hoa Agricultural Development Bank South Vietnamese Council On Foreign Relations U.S South Vietnam Vietnam

Hope for Early Release of Three US Crewmen

Washington officials drafted a statement aimed at prompting North Korea to release three U S crewmen from a downed helicopter. Optimism exists for a possible early release, coming after only the third Korean Armistice Commission meeting on the incident. North Korea acknowledged the men were alive but no apology time frame was set, with delivery expected to Panmunjom soon.

Washington North Korea Panmunjom Korean Armistice Commission

U S. Gives $500000 for El Salvador Honduras War Victims

Washington reports a five hundred thousand dollar U S contribution will aid victims of the El Salvador Honduras conflict. Funds will be distributed through inter American relief organizations to assist those affected by the war.

Washington U S el Salvador-Honduras

Iowa students cut off from food stamps under new rules

DES MOINES UPI Hundreds of Iowa college students lose eligibility for federal food stamps under four new guidelines from the U S Department of Agriculture. Tuition and books cannot be hardship deductions. cash scholarships loans and teaching stipends count as income. As many as 200 Iowa State students in Ames may be dropped from the program if books and tuition are not deducted.

Keller Graceland College Lamoni Iowa State Ames Univesity of Iowa Iowa ‘City University of ‘Northern Iowa Cedar Falls Story County

Four C R Girls Arrested on Narcotics Counts

Sandra S. Callan, 20, and three girls aged 13, 14, and 17 were charged with violating the narcotics act after being found smoking marijuana in a car at Shawnee Park. One girl hid a substance in a sand filled ash tray, later admitted the act, and all four were processed. Callan was held. others were released to parents with cases to probation.

Sandra S. Callan Tenth Street Shawnee Park Cedar Rapids Miss Callan Youth Bureau Probation Office

Holderness Guilty in Iowa City Murder Case

Lawrence Paul Holderness of Iowa City was found guilty of second degree murder in the Summer 1968 slaying of 81 year old Mrs. Mary Stanfield. A Johnson County jury deliberated over 14 hours and set sentencing for Sept. 16.

Iowa City UPI Lawrence Paul Holderness Johnson County Holderness Mary Stanfield Robert Jansen

More Windows Reported Broken in Cedar Rapids Neighborhoods

Three additional northeast Cedar Rapids residents reported Friday that windows in their houses were broken with marbles or rocks Thursday night. Eight reports were received Thursday and Friday. William Moss at 2157 Forty-second Street NE and Dale Whiting at 2309 Forty-second Street NE reported front windows broken. Gwen Arnett at 825 Twenty-fifth Street NE reported a living room window broken.

Cedar Rapids William Moss Forty-second Street Dale Whiting Gwen Arnett Twenty-fifth Street

CREA To Host School Board Candidate Night

CREA will host a candidates night for the Cedar Rapids board of education Wednesday at 7 30 p m in the Washington high school auditorium. The event open to the public allows audience questions. Moderated by Robert Allender CREA president and Jefferson teacher, it is organized with the League of Women Voters and the Cedar Rapids Council of PTA.

Board of Education Washington High School Dorothy Gilmore Cedar Rapids Education Assn CREA League of Women Voters Cedar Rapids Council of Pta

Fined 75 for Two Counts in Cedar Rapids Chase

Duane Countryman 20 received 50 for resisting an officer and 25 for possession of beer as a minor in municipal court. He was a passenger in Jonny W. Keener 20 of 1054 Fifth Avenue SE. Keener faced two counts of failure to stop and speeding and possession of beer as a minor. He is due in court Tuesday.

Cedar Rapids Duane Countryman Jonny W. Keener Fifth Avenue SE Keener

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