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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1967
Page
1
Daily weather data shows high Monday 39 low 28. noon 40. 2 p.m. 42 with SE wind at 16 mph. Year comparisons and barometer readings noted. The list of obituaries includes LeMoin Clausen Blairstown a daughter for several area families and many funeral notices across Cedar Rapids Dubuque and surrounding towns. Services planned for multiple towns with church and cemetery details.
The article details a secretive Romney Kosygin meeting with aides present and interpreters, outlining Romney’s Vietnam and Middle East proposals aimed at a settlement satisfactory to both sides. Romney expressed cautious views on halting bombing and peace talks, noting potential presidential changes but no election impact on efforts.
An indictment links Marcus to a 1966 to 1967 conspiracy involving Corallo and Itkin over an $800000 reservoir contract awarded without bidding. It claims kickbacks totaling $40000 were paid and that Marcus acted under Corallo's direction during Lindsay's era. Marcus denies wrongdoing and asserts no official duty violation.
Edward Hoffmans of the University of Northern Iowa will debate State Senator Tom Riley at 8 p.m. in YWCA room 102, sponsored by Youth Council Inc. Both sides receive 15 minutes plus a 10 minute rebuttal and audience Q A. Hoffmans had been slated for LaSalle high school but was canceled after parental protests.
Johnsonsoutherly winds hindered Tuesday’s hunt for the prime minister’s body. Currents may prevent recovery, and Holt’s wife stayed at the Portsea vacation home with three stepsons and their wives as a national radio network opened with music then read sympathy messages to the Australian government and Mrs Holt.
A 1842 legal change made striking lawful for workers, Collier's Encyclopedia reports. The note underscores a historic shift in labor rights and collective action, marking an early milestone in organized labor movement referenced by the encyclopedia.
The Linn county supervisors voted 2-1 to authorize the chairman to sign an amendment to the city county contract for extending Edgewood road NW to Blairs Ferry road. County share estimated at 39.7 percent of 2.18 million dollars with 320000 budgeted for 1968. chairman Dudley Henderson opposed.
Donald Raymond Floerchinger filed a 95000 suit in Linn district court alleging a truck train collision on Blairs Ferry road NE near C avenue on July 27. The Milwaukee railroad is named defendant. The eastbound dump truck struck by a southwestbound train allegedly crashed into parked cars, causing serious injuries and truck destruction. Charges include failure to sound a warning and excessive speed. Damages seek medical expenses pain loss of wages and loss of the truck.
The Alburnett area hearing delayed decisions on two proposed trailer courts Park Towne Mobile Estates near Highway 150 Toddville road and a Wildman court northwest of Park Towne. Opponents argued the projects would raise taxes for education and worsen Toddville highway safety, while proponents cited costs per pupil and unit limits of 392 and 60 respectively.
The Cedar Rapids and Marion YMCA plans a 1.86 million campaign starting January to fund pools dormitory wing gym and central YMCA upgrades. Four gift sections will recruit about 2000 volunteers with a March kickoff for general gifts and a first-week April finish.
Jurors were selected Monday in the suit filed by Harmie Schmatt of Linn county against Don Arenz of Linn county and his father Don Arenz of Rockford Illinois. Schmatt claims a serious back injury from a rear impact on September 27 1965 at First avenue and Fortieth street E. Jurors listed include Joan L Valght William Lodge Mildred Giovanzzi Sharon Brick Noel Ives Eileen Bensch Ilah Gouldin.
Margaret Dodge Robert Vrba and Maxine Rank of Cedar Rapids along with Evelyn Hunter Coggan and Gale Cooper of Central City appear for trial before Judge Harold D. Vietor. The proceeding centers on a case filed in the county courts.
Supervisors approved a classification schedule increasing county employee salaries by an average of five percent. The plan adds six new positions, reclasses four, and eliminates two unfilled posts, including a janitorial role and a surplus commodity clerk. Separate action raised salaries for four assistant county attorneys to 7 600 and 7 300 respectively.
The Agriculture Department estimates Iowa corn at 930,155,000 bushels and 85 bu per acre, up from 901,748,000 last year. The final crop report shows nationwide records in corn wheat and soybeans, with record outputs in grain sorghums peanuts rice and sugar cane.
A Cedar Rapids obituary column notes Jennie Mae Caviness died after a brief illness at 1113 Ellis Blvd NW. Survived by husband Norvil B. Caviness and two sons. service 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Turner chapel west, burial Cedar Memorial. Various other funeral notices follow for Sullivan Hubert T., Elias Lydia Irene, Greenlee Harry Glenn, Schmatt William A., Luckey Irma Marie, Galloway R Franklin, O'Dell Gladys Fern Beatty, Lewis Mrs James, and related arrangements at Turner chapels and local churches.
Samuel S Smylie aged 86 of 1514 Second Street SW Cedar Rapids died Tuesday after a brief illness. Born February 24, 1881 in Belfast Ireland he was a charter member of the Fish and Game club. Survived by two daughters Margaret Henschel Ruth Harman a son Marvin S Smylie four grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Services at Beatty Bearle funeral home at 1 30 p m Thursday burial Linwood cemetery Friends may call after 7 p m.
Mary Stingley 1340 D avenue NE widow of Logan Stingley died Monday after a short illness in Dubuque. A Cedar Rapids resident since 1912 she was born January 1 1875 near Cascade and belonged to Immaculate Conception church. Surviving are two stepchildren Donald Stingley Cedar Rapids and Ebanelle Hackett Higgins Lake Michigan. Requiem Mass Thursday 10:30 at Immaculate Conception Church Rev Roger E O'Brien officiating. Rosary Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Brady mortuary public viewing after 1 p.m. Wednesday. Burial in Cedar Rapids.
Francis Cardinal Spellman left an estate valued at 30000 dollars to his successor as archbishop of New York for the archdiocese. A spokesman said during his life he donated personal gifts and most possessions to the archdiocese or to religious charitable or educational institutions.
A US Air Force F 4G crashes into the Cactus Shopping Center in Tucson at 5 40 p m. local time. The roof collapses and three nearby homes burn. Fire crews contain the blaze within an hour. Brig Gen Ralph Taylor cites no explosives on board and says experts will investigate the cause. The aircraft valued at 2 million dollars plus 0.5 to 1 million in special gear. Area near Davis Monthan air base heavily affected with personnel homes nearby.
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