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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1969
Page
4
The Daily Record provides temperatures and precipitation for several cities with a Dec. summary. The page lists high and low temps, barometer, humidity, wind, sunrise and sunset, plus numerous obituaries and funeral notices for towns including Brooklyn, Bramer's, Clinton, Postville, and Waukon with multiple services scheduled.
In Tokyo AP reports Prime Minister Eisaku Sato’s Liberal Democratic Party appears certain to win in Japan’s lower house election. The party is expected to gain seats, likely exceeding its prior total of 272, to surpass the 244 needed to control the 486-seat House and appoint the prime minister.
Richard L. Pinegar a 43 year old Des Moines lawyer and leading Polk county Democrat who was a delegate to the 1968 Democratic national convention collapsed and died of an apparent heart attack while hunting on a farm southeast of Audubon. He was with Polk county supervisor Richard Brannen of Ankeny when the incident occurred as they walked in a cornfield.
A Des Moines forecast says snow should gradually end from west to east tonight and Monday in Iowa though four inches or more could fall before it ends. Western Iowa reports four to seven inches with hazardous travel conditions spreading to central and eastern areas as the storm slowly moves eastward from a northeast Mexico low pressure center.
Contact numbers for current road conditions include C. Rapids 319 366 1884 Atlantic 712 243 4892 Belmond 515 444 5288 C. Falls 319 266 7575 Denison 712 263 4880 D. Maines 515 288 1047 Fairfield 515 472 5194 Maq oketa 319 652 2434 S. Lake 712 732 1563
Bernard H. Kamper 76 of 2030 Linn boulevard SE died Saturday after a long illness. He was born in Arlington on December 21, 1893 and had lived in Cedar Rapids for 30 years. A retired Iowa Manufacturing Co. employee and Trinity Lutheran member, he is survived by his wife Rose, three daughters Myrtle Williams Berdine Kamper and Mrs. Roy Shader, a son Marlin, and other relatives. Memorial services are pending at Turner chapel east. Norman William Whelpley 63 of 1624 C avenue NE, a retired insurance agent, died Friday after a brief illness. Born December 6, 1906 he married Deborah Batman in 1935. Surviving are his wife a son William two sisters and five grandchildren. He was active in St. John's Episcopal church and several fraternal organizations. Memorial services will be at St. John's church Monday at 1:30 p.m. Cremation committal will follow. Friends may call at Beatty-Bearle's after 1 p.m. Sunday until 11 a.m. Monday.
Nixon's Alexander task force rejects a value added tax arguing it is untried and inflationary as an added tax. It would not reduce export prices if used alongside existing corporate taxes and could invade state taxing powers. Treasury seeks a comprehensive VAT proposal despite doubts.
Memorial services for William H. Friedrich will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Brady mortuary with the Rev. Paul Maguire of St. Patrick's Church officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary. Friends may call at the mortuary from 3 to 9 p.m. prior to the service.
At 10 30 a m Sunday color program on KCRG TV 9 the station presents The Plain People A Visit With The Amish. The feature explores Amish life and beliefs with field notes and interviews.
Bonnie Elser a 33 year old mother of six was killed when her car was struck broadside by a Milwaukee freight train in Everly Iowa as it crossed the main street railroad tracks. The train was moving about 30 to 45 miles per hour at the time of impact.
In Portland, over 7,000 cases of cyclamate sweetened soft drinks were sold at $1 per case plus deposit, drawing hundreds to the Portland Bottling Co plant. The sale preceded a federal ban on cyclamate sweetened beverages, issued after rat tests linked high intake to cancer.
Patchwork listing shows Camp Good Health and a Christmas card exchange donation of 12 139 10 from Iowa Manufacturing Co Engineering Dept In memory messages for Gram Grandad Richard Jensen Charles Johnson Harry Koons Kathryn Koons Sally Edwards Arthur Schmidt Mrs J H Boots Manchester Arthur Schmidt Robert Rawson s mother Helen and others reflecting a memorial program with mixed amounts and names.
An American tourist Leonard Holz aged 48 from Brooklyn was killed when guerrillas ambushed a sightseeing bus south of Jerusalem near Hebron. The bus carried about 40 Americans. no other injuries reported as Israeli forces launched a search for the attackers.
Two 20 year old Cedar Rapids men were injured in a head on collision on Highway 30 near the Linn Benton county line. Gary L Widdel 1300 Eighteenth Street SW was taken to a Cedar Rapids hospital and then to University Hospitals in Iowa City for head and neck injuries. Robert E Horne 3007 J Street SW was treated at St Luke's Hospital. The other car was driven by Melvin L Koehn 37 of Vinton. The highway patrol said Koehn and three passengers had minor injuries and did not seek medical treatment. Witnesses reported Horne lost control and struck Koehn's car.
Blairstown resident Charles Radeke aged 49 was admitted to St. Luke's hospital intensive care after a two car collision three miles west of Blairstown on Saturday evening. He suffered possible head injuries and is listed in serious condition.
A wind driven blaze destroyed parts of the Steel Pier on the Atlantic City oceanfront Saturday night. Police said the fire started near the Marine Ballroom and ripped through the water circus and a theater. The half mile pier, 85 years old, is owned by George Hamid, a noted showman.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette details its founding in 1883 and lists subscription rates. Carrier kervice at 65 cents a week, mail rates for Night edition and Sunday at 1.70 a month or 16 a year, afternoon editions and Sunday at 1.85 a month or 17 a year, 27 a year for other states. No mail subscriptions in carrier areas. AP rights noted.
An article outlines Minutemen stockpiles including rockets, ammunition, and hazardous devices used for guerilla warfare against Black people and Jews. It notes arrests, raids on Black Panthers, and police seizures of public safety items tied to extremist groups, with authorities citing various investigations and legal controls.
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