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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1968
Page
1
The Daily Record provides Tuesday weather figures with highs around 35 and lows near 32, no precipitation, and December totals. It also lists numerous obituary notices, legal cases, fines, and service details for many towns including Marion, Cedar Rapids, and Vinton.
The eight story YMCA opened in 1908 and quickly dominated the Los Angeles skyline, showcasing a landmark achievement for the city’s civic architecture and urban expansion.
Dirksen supports swift ratification of the treaty and will vote for it if it reaches the floor before the inauguration. Nixon declines to state positions before January 20 while at the United Nations he meets with J Russell Wiggins and U Thant. He expresses enthusiasm for UN health and education projects and reaffirms U.S. readiness to bolster the organization in coming years.
The grapefruit groves largely survived but celery and peppers suffered extensive damage. Wauchula saw severe losses to green peppers while squash and radish tops were frozen. Sweet corn tomatoes and cucumbers also faced serious harm. Tallahassee cooled to 22 and Jacksonville to 31 before sunrise. Hibbing Minnesota dropped to 8 below.
ROME UP I General of the Army Giovanni Messe 85 who replaced Field Marshal Erwin Rommel as head of the Afrika Korps in World War II died Wednesday.
A carousel of listings promises variety for every shopper. Readers can browse household items jobs services and personal notices across multiple sections with quick reads and practical options.
Two people pled guilty in Cedar Rapids federal court to forging a $51 government check. Peter Doss 28 and Nancy Grimm 23 faced charges from a Sioux City grand jury indictment. The check was made out to Ruth C Horak and stolen from the mail. Both were released on their own recognizance.
Cedar Falls Commissioner Koert Voorhees reported Iowa Highway Patrol Col. Howard Miller favored keeping oversized loads on interstates. New rules set annual permits for shorter trips up to 11 ft 9 in wide, 13 ft 6 in high, 70 ft long, and single trip permits up to 8 ft wide, 13 ft in high, 80 ft long with 73 280 lb gross weight and 40 mph minimum. University of Iowa professor John J. O’Mara opposed, noting concerns about interstate viability for 70–80 ft vehicles.
Some U S drivers view foreign medallions as status accessories for imported cars. Many English sports cars display a GE emblem despite never having touched soil in its home country.
R Dean and Ethel G Roberts sue Ken and Taege Inc alleging breach of implied warranty on a washing machine bought in summer 1967. They claim $233.58 for the machine, $21,659.46 for personal injuries, and $5,000 for loss of consortium due to back injury from moving the machine. The machine allegedly moved and danced while being repaired and could not remain stationary.
In Cedar Rapids, 18 year old Robert P. Mitchell faces a charge of driving to the left of the centerline in connection with a fatal July 16 crash on Sixteenth Avenue SW near Trent Street. The county attorney's office also considered a failure to have his vehicle under control, but Assistant County Atty. Tom Horan said that provision does not apply. A station wagon carrying Mrs. Richard Coates was struck after Mitchell's car went out of control and crossed the median. Mitchell is summoned to appear in municipal court on the first Thursday after service.
Barbara Ann Fare sues William Clarence Lindsey in Linn district court for willful assault on Sept 10. She seeks $10,000 exemplary damages and $5,000 for personal injuries including permanent eye damage. Judge Vietor orders attachment of insurance premium refunds and a bank account up to $750 after a $1,500 bond is posted.
Robert R. Elliott age 21 of 2356 Blakely Boulevard SE pleaded guilty in Linn district court on Wednesday to an attempted break in at Kaye's 66 station on December 10. Judge J Paul Naughton gave a suspended five year sentence in Anamosa reformatory and placed Elliott on one year probation on the guilty plea. Two others charged in the same incident denied the charge Monday.
Charles J. Swehla of Mechanicsville pled guilty in Linn district court to a reduced reckless driving charge. Judge J. Paul Naughton imposed a $100 fine after an October 26 arrest on highway 218 south of Cedar Rapids as troopers said he drove erratically.
The Salvation Army will buy the Allis-Chalmers property at 2920 First avenue NE to relocate its men social center from 323 First street SE. Major John W. Kimmons said the 131 640 square foot site will house offices a chapel dining hall and dormitory. The Army seeks rezoning from M-1 to M-2 as Allis-Chalmers vacates the facility.
The Cedar Rapids city council on Wednesday got a petition signed by 79 residents opposing a rezoning request for apartments north of Thirty-fifth Street Drive SE. Petitioners warn traffic hazards on the street and viaduct and risks to schoolchildren. Iowa Land Co. seeks R-2 and R-3 to R-3G zoning. Planning commission review set for January 7.
The city’s urban renewal board approved three amendments to the contract with Shive Hattery and Associates. They raise inspection payment limits from 8000 to 9200 dollars for Cedar Lake urban renewal area demolition, cover unpredicted miscellaneous work, and reflect two deadline extensions with General Excavating Co. The amendments were approved November 26.
City council schedules January 2 hearing on proposed 1969 budget of 15 467 241 with tax askings up 772 840 from 1968 and total budget up 9.9 percent to 1 396 475 over 1968 figures. millage would rise from 40.078 to 42.612 per thousand, city share 42.61. Second and third readings set for January 2.
Health officials report epidemic Hong Kong flu spreading across Allegheny County and major cities. Absenteeism in Phoenix and Detroit rises, vaccine doses arrive in New York City and Michigan, with priority to elderly and high risk groups. Football team in Fayetteville receives vaccine access.
Emma Lou Mitchell 94 longtime Cedar Rapids Business College teacher from 1918 to 1932 died Tuesday night in a Dundee Illinois nursing home. Services pending with memorials at 1 p.m. Thursday at Chapel of Memories officiated by Rev. George W. Carlson. Burial Cedar Memorial cemetery. Survived by Dyson of Cedar Rapids eight grandchildren eight great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. Friends may call at Cedar Memorial funeral home Wednesday afternoon and Chapel of Memories after 9 a.m. Thursday.
Melvin Charles Brown died Tuesday in Pompano Beach Florida after a sudden illness. Born February 13 1896 in Iowa City he worked 40 years as a salesman for John Blaut Wholesale Grocers before retirement. He was a World War I veteran and member of Iowa City Lodge No 4 AF&AM Cedar Rapids Consistory and El Kabir Shrine. He survived by a niece four sisters and five brothers. Memorial services will be at Turner Chapel East at 1 30 p m Friday with burial at Oakland Cemetery Iowa City. Friends may call after 11 a m Thursday. Memorials may be given to St Pauls United Methodist Church.
Stella E Walker 93 longtime Cedar Rapids resident died Tuesday after a long illness. Born Dec 14 1875 near Anamosa she married Albert M Walker Sept 3 1925 in Cedar Rapids. Services at Beatty Bearle chapel at 1 30 p m Thursday with Rev John M Hardy burial Forest Chapel near Morley. No immediate survivors. Friends may call and donate to a charity of choice.
Marie DeForest of Meth-Wick Manor widow of Newton De Forest and retired teacher died after an illness. Born March 17, 1879 in Staten Island she was a member of First Presbyterian church and PEO Chapter 1T. Survived by stepsister Mrs. Paul Hanson of Silver Spring Maryland. Visitation at Turner Chapel West with cremation to follow at 1:30 p.m. Thursday by Dr. John C. Ruthman.
Maude E Blessing 88 of 1727 C Avenue NE Cedar Rapids died Tuesday after a long illness. A Cedar Rapids resident 42 years she was born December 20 1880 in Rochester. She is survived by four daughters Naomi Blessing Mrs Lyle Jones Mrs Chester White and Mrs Roy King all of Cedar Rapids two sons Howard W Blessing Mt Vernon and Leonard R Blessing Cedar Rapids two sisters Gladys O Connor Mt Vernon and Mrs Lyle Hronek Cedar Rapids and a brother Gus A.
Evelyn Dorothy Mefferd 64 of 293 Eighteenth Avenue SW Cedar Rapids widow of Cecil Mefferd died Wednesday after a brief illness Born November 2 1904 in Watkins she worked 20 years at Alberts Cleaners retiring in 1966 She was a member of Cedar Christian church Surviving daughters Mrs Harold Henecke Cedar Rapids and Mrs Cyril Etscheidt Watkins sons Laverne Mefford Marion and Marvin Mefford Cedar Rapids 13 grandchildren three great grandchildren Services Beatty Bearle Chapel 1 30 p m Saturday Rev Barton G Murray Interment Linwood Cemetery Friends may call after 6 p m Thursday.
Memorial services will be held at 10 30 a m Friday at the Chapel of Memories with Rev Donald T Caspers of Lovely Lane United Methodist church presiding. Burial follows at Cedar Memorial home afternoon Thursday and 9 a m Friday with the casket kept closed after the service. Johnson was employed by Blahnik Construction Co not Collins Radio Co as previously reported.
James L. Stoddard 58 died Tuesday at his Marion home after living in Central City and Des Moines areas. He was a Navy veteran and auditor for the state Department of Revenue. Surviving wife Kathryn previously. Virginia Passmore later. Funeral 1:30 p.m. Friday at Central City United Methodist Church with Masonic and Amvets services. Burial Mt Clark cemetery. Friends may call after 11 am Thursday at Murdoch funeral home.
Harold Akers of Central City pled innocent in Linn district court to larceny. An indictment alleges he took a chain saw from Gary Halstead of Coggan on October 10. Akers is in custody at Anamosa reformatory serving a Johnson county sentence.
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