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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1965
Page
3
The daily record lists a five day forecast with temperatures around normal highs in the upper 30s to mid 40s and little precipitation. It also records a string of obituaries and funeral notices for residents in Iowa communities with service times, locations and cemeteries.
Police division notes list dec 2 family announcements for Franklin Fish and William Loftus families, plus names of Cedar Rapids residents. Debris fire in a 1400 block Second Ave SE basement and a hand injury at Woolworth store prompt small hospital treatment report. Speeding and traffic offenses across multiple streets result in fines and costs, with several bonds forfeited and license issues listed.
In Paris conflicting reports emerged about Pablo Picasso undergoing gall bladder removal. Hugh Fullerton of the American Hospital of Paris initially said Picasso had the operation but then said he was mistaken, noting the artist’s condition and age. A later note suggested confusion with another patient, with Cochin hospital unavailable for comment.
A wide assortment of hose for dress or sport is offered with limitless choices in stock.
Lawmakers and University of Michigan officials condemn selective service reclassifications of antiwar demonstrators in Ann Arbor. They accuse Col. Arthur Holmes and the draft system of punitive, undemocratic action while Holmes insists the moves target interference with board operations.
Secretary Rusk said the United States is prepared to attend a Geneva Conference on Southeast Asia to seek a Viet Nam cease fire. He spoke at Bergstrom after meeting President Johnson at the LBJ ranch and discussed a Moscow proposal with reporters. Freeman added the US food surplus is ample for the foreseeable future and cited probable net farm income over 14.5 billion dollars next year.
U.S. and Vietnamese troops pressed a jungle sweep in South Vietnam for a third day with limited contact. American aircraft conducted heavy bombing near Da Nang and across the region while losses mounted as a Marine helicopter crew and nine Vietnamese troops were reported killed and a Skyraider pilot listed as missing. The Enterprise aircraft carrier contributed 118 sorties and noted 60 structures destroyed and 65 damaged as ground action paused briefly.
The Defense Department said General Westmoreland may extend U S servicemen's tours in Vietnam for any length if combat necessity demands it. A spokesman noted Westmoreland has stated his policy does not exceed 30 days beyond the standard one year tour.
Linn County supervisors consider converting the Center Point Road shop into a juvenile detention home to replace the county shop. Officials note we must study options as closure and remodeling costs are weighed against building a new facility. Judge McLaughlin may seek permission to repurpose Kenwood fire station for the juvenile home.
Sheriff Walter Grant announced plans to propose a merit based pay system to the board of supervisors next week. He wants a deputy recognized for exceptional work to earn higher pay and also seeks to appoint a supervisor to cover 4 p.m. to midnight when the sheriff and first deputy are off duty, with First Deputy George Griffin absent.
The county jail collected $526.15 in November from inmates with work releases paying $2 per day for board. Funds go to the county general fund. The total is about one third of monthly food and soap costs for all prisoners. Also noted is a petition filed: C. B. Dewees Construction Co. vs. H. W. Holman and H. R. Holman of Center Point Lumber Co. for $3,817.15 unpaid.
UPI reports a multi million dollar narcotics ring disrupted in the New York metropolitan area. A customs agent said the ring distributed hundreds of kilos of heroin annually through Kennedy Airport by airline crews and others after arrests in New Jersey and on Long Island.
AP report notes a population boom among brown bears in central Slovakia with 250 individuals this year and an expected annual increase of 25. The story highlights expanding bear presence in forested regions.
Postmaster E R Petro announces extended window hours for the Cedar Rapids facility to handle Christmas mail. From Saturday through Dec 22 weekday mornings start at 7 30 a m and special evenings Sundays are set. additional late hours Dec 12 19 and Dec 13 15 17. Zip codes and first class stamps urged. mailers asked to use main office or sub stations.
Anna Vishek 79 of 848 Second avenue SE died at home Thursday after a long illness. Born April 30 1887 in Czechoslovakia she lived in Cedar Rapids 51 years and belonged to Karel IV No 13 ZCBJ lodge. Survived by daughter Mrs Harry Christie Cedar Rapids son Fred Kaiser Garden Grove California four grandchildren and one great grandchild. Services Saturday at 2 p.m. Brush chapel officiated by Jerry Drahозal burial Czech National cemetery. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Friday at the chapel.
Marguerite Sefton Bachelder 76 of Boise Idaho died Thursday after living two years with her daughter Mrs William Cantrell. Born July 1 1889 in Cedar Rapids she married George L Bachelder in 1919 and was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and the Tourist club. She is survived by her daughter and a grandson. Services are pending in Idaho.
Memorial services are set for Malcolm M. Thompson at 1 30 p m Saturday at Turner Chapel with Dr Francis W Pritchard and Mt Hermon lodge Master Masons urged to assemble at 1 15 p m The casket will not be opened after the service Burial is at Oak Hill cemetery Friends may call at the chapel until 1 p m Saturday The other service is for Mrs Louisa Flathers at 1 30 p m Saturday at Hesser Memorial chapel conducted by Rev Donald Jarrert of Kenwood Park Presbyterian church Burial follows in Andrew Iowa
The AEC reports the largest announced test this year was conducted underground at the Nevada test site. It produced an intermediate yield roughly equal to 200000 to 1000000 tons of TNT, marking a major plutonium-based detonation.
Mrs. Mickie Gill of Port Huron organized seed donations for Marine S/Sgt. John H. Gill Jr. in Vietnam after his letter from Plei Me sparked a community drive. Jaycees shipped seeds while Gill hoped for a photo of snow and a future adopted Vietnamese son named John JI.
The Iowa Nurses Assn and University of Iowa plan refresher courses toRecall inactive graduate nurses, aiming to bring 500 to 1,000 back to work part time. The program, funded by the federal government, will support services starting next July with a $3 monthly premium for those 65 and older. Enrollment forms will be mailed or available at Social Security offices, with a deadline of March 31 and no later opportunities until late 1967.
Rescue operations ended for 13 missing after a 9500 ton Dutch oil platform split in two and capsized in the South China Sea while towed by a Dutch tug. One of 14 aboard, Kip McKeever of Calgary, survived 16 hours in the water.
London reports the British government fired Governor C. E. Bruce and the entire board of Rhodesia's National Reserve Bank on Friday, a sweeping government action amid continuing crisis in the colony's monetary system.
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