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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1965
Page
14
The contract awards by the military include suppliers and offices listing Iown firms for the Apollo project. The text notes a moon mission capweed might and references a Tuesday procurement in tracts office.
City briefs cover a Mission Board meeting at the YMCA on Center Point Road, New Year's Eve event with dancing and reserved seating, and several ads. Stolen money from Albert Hyde's home, plus local notices on story hour at the public library, coin club party, and St John’s Episcopal reception honoring Rev. Loferski. Also reports on Dean’s List student Clifford Gilleland, a driver’s license case, and air force enlistments with a note on WAF program for women.
The Air Force commended Cedar Rapids defense contract administration personnel for meeting a deadline on a phase of the Apollo project. Named are J. Robert Presto of 2713 Evelyn Dr SW, Merle L. Conklin of 500 First Ave NE, and John E. Macht of 128 Hawthorne Dr SE.
Vern Greenwalt aged 45 of 2825 Johnson avenue NW suffered minor injuries in a two car collision at First avenue and Park Court SE Monday at 2 50 p m He was treated at St Luke s hospital and released Police said Greenwalt s car hit an auto driven by Della M Arthur 46 of Spirit Lake Greenwalt was charged with failing to have his car under control
Fred A. Burns, 54, of Camden, New Jersey, was given two 30 day jail sentences on intoxication and resisting an officer charges. Police said Burns tried to strike officers during arrest at the Roosevelt hotel at 11 50 p.m. Monday. He appeared before Municipal Judge Howard McLaughlin.
Verne Spurrier was elected president of the Cedar Rapids Canopus club for the 1966 term. Officers include George Ahern as vice president Vern Benda secretary and George Hill treasurer. Ernest Pence, a Cedar Rapids school board member, will address the club on December 14 about junior colleges vocational schools portable classrooms. Earl Miller, former president of the Cedar Rapids and Iowa Real Estate Assn., spoke to the club on Tuesday.
Municipal Judge Howard McLaughlin fined two Cedar Rapids youths 100 each on disturbing the peace charges from throwing eggs at moving vehicles. John B. Kaylor 18 of 2409 First St SW and Dean D. Doty 18 of 701 44th St SE pleaded guilty. Lloyd McCabe 18 of 120 Josephine Lane NW was fined 100 the day before.
McCabe and Kaylor were arrested early Monday. Doty was arrested late Monday night. Doty admitted throwing eggs at a gasoline transport truck on Eighth avenue SE, though he denied targeting Kalell cars. Officers noted Kale copied down the car's license saber.
Local 638 of the Amalgamated Transit union and Cedar Rapids City Lines, Inc. report little progress in contract talks. Drivers work without a contract since Oct 1. key issues include shorter hours, higher wages, holiday pay, and vacation pay. Union says 34 members won’t strike while Mayor Johnson’s advisory committee studies the matter. The company cites reduced ridership and revenue and seeks city subsidy.
Janet Gulling ten year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Floyd Gulling 4812 Louisa Street NE suffered facial and knee injuries in a bicycle accident at Werner and Louisa Streets NE Monday at 3 40 pm She was admitted to St Luke s hospital in fairly good condition Tuesday Police said the accident occurred as the girl rode on the rear fender of a bike piloted by friend Inez Blecher ten of 2160 Forty ninth Street NE She slipped off the fender and fell on the pavement.
Mercy Hospital honored staff at a dinner and awards ceremony led by administrator Sister Mary Law iTeHCE. Jeanette Coleson received a three year service award, with other employees listed for five and ten year pins including Winifred Moes Delores Berger and Helen Kariman among thirty-four staff members.
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