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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1965
Page
3
The Iowa forecast predicts temperatures 10 to 15 degrees above normal through next Monday with a warm Thursday and minor daily changes. Highs expected 36 to 41, lows 18 to 24, little precipitation. station data note SW winds 10-12 mph and sun times around 7:15 and 4:36. The report lists regional readings and past year comparisons, plus scattered local notices and obituaries.
The page lists numerous birth notices including families in Martyn Brecht Norway and others with addresses in Marion Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas. It records traffic fines and infractions across several residents plus ongoing legal notices between individuals like Moneypenny Catlett McCune Phillips and Kluber Phillips.
Harold Ketchum, executive secretary of the Cedar Rapids Labor Assembly, asks for seven changes to wages and working conditions via a letter to Mayor Johnson. He proposes a study committee with Labor Assembly and mayoral appointees and a church body chair, plus a timeline and arbitration if unresolved. Mayor Johnson says understanding on the committee’s objective is needed before appointment.
The Peking government charged that U S planes attacked Chinese fishing boats twice last month in the Gulf of Tonkin, killing two fishermen and wounding seven. A New China dispatch said the incidents occurred on November 18 and 25, with the first boat struck by a jet and shell markings noted.
Two U.S. planes fired two volleys of shells killing one fisherman and wounding another. A Peking official warned that killing demands retribution and that every crime by U.S. imperialism will be charged and settled.
Hartford Connecticut. Circuit court ordered a landlady not to rent an apartment to anyone else after she refused to rent to a Negro. Judge J. Robert Lacey acted on a motion filed by the state civil rights commission.
Three circus lions escaped from their cage in Casablanca Morocco Tuesday causing panic. Police killed two lions with machine gun fire and captured the remaining animal.
Daniel J. Duggan of Sun Mart Cedar Rapids faces a misdemeanor charge of false labeling after a 9 1 4 ounce weight discrepancy on a meat package caused a 9 cent price difference. He will be arraigned Thursday at 9 30 a m in municipal court as County Attorney Jack Fulton reports.
A Hiawatha couple filed a $7,000 damage-suit against Ray Bertelli Sons Inc of Cedar Rapids alleging negligence in piling dirt during road work last May. Kay De La Mater seeks $5,000 for a leg injury from tripping on dirt and a protruding steel rod while Darold De La Mater asks for $2,000.
An $11,000 settlement ended a drainage dispute in Marion filed by Peter Thurman against neighbors for attaching drainage systems without permission. Defendants include Weaver Witwer Barclay Securities Co Am Broad casting Stations Joseph Sinaiko Nellie Plummer Lumir Dostal Burgie Martin L Weis. Settlement requires a new trunk line at Thurman’s farm an easement for future use and payment of court costs.
Linn county license plates for 1966 went on sale Wednesday at 8 a.m. at the courthouse. By noon 2,350 plates had been sold. The first ten plates were awarded to Gerald Shepherd Keith W Joyce Glen Frisbie Adaline May Rose Robert J Marsden Donald Sedlacek Jacob W Kubovec Irene Dumke Duane L Van Hon and Sound Inc. Sheriff Walter Grant purchased No. 1966 plates for his car.
Judge B J Maxwell sets the trial date for David Vernon Steel, 42, of Chicago, at 9 a m on December 6. Steel pleads innocent to two counts of assault with intent to inflict great bodily harm for allegedly using a razor against LeRoy Wise, 57, and Charles Umstead Sentmen, 60.
Read our ads from the Salvation Army Men’s Social Center located at 323 First Street SE. The notice lists available postings and outreach information for visitors and clients seeking aid or services.
Richard Devere Prosser 32 of 4924 Sixth Street SE pled not guilty before Judge Charles Penningroth to breaking and entering the apartment of Catherine Blanch Jennings 610 I Avenue NW on November 29. He was released on his own recognizance. Donald Ray Owens 27 of Palo was ordered by Judge Penningroth to serve 90 days in Linn County jail for failing to pay $300 and court costs on a drunk driving fine from July 2.
Cedar Rapids 1966 United Good Neighbors campaign officially closed on Wednesday with total funds of 828000, about 11000 over the goal. Officials noted a few pledge cards remain outstanding and money collected will be credited to the 1967 campaign.
A Waterloo youth, Robert D. Thomas, 21, received a one year sentence in Cedar Rapids federal court after a California plea for a stolen auto charge. The case involved probation transfer and prior parole violations tied to a 1962 interstate transport theft and related incidents, with the judge probing possible leniency promises.
New York AP reports chef Sally Ryan creates gourmet dog meals including chicken croquettes mixed grill and meatball dinners for particular pets. The trend highlights tailored pet cuisine appealing to owners seeking high quality options.
The notice lists deaths of Hoyt Condon 61 and Dr. Smith in Hawaii, plus Homer Trimble with service details in Center Point, Iowa. It also reports a market surge in U.S. pet foods, nearing 654.6 million dollars, with growth to 1 billion by 1975 driven by urban pet ownership and convenience oriented packaging and new moist and dry formats.
U S immigration customs and health officials are aboard the airliners for more processing of Cuban refugees on arrival. Exiles face further questioning and most will be resettled immediately in other parts of the United States. About 100000 prior arrivals live in south Florida. Families receive 100 dollars and singles 60 dollars to help settle, with government flight costs for those leaving Miami.
A Gazette Want Ad touts the value of keeping unused household items for future use. The brief urges buyers to consider resale or storage practicality and to avoid letting items collect dust.
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