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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1967

Page

14

Field Assessors to Start Rounds in Cedar Rapids

Field assessors for the Cedar Rapids area begin rounds Wednesday to process homestead tax credit and military service exemptions under new Iowa laws. They will list taxable moneys and credits and handle dog licenses, boats, and property qualifications for veterans.

Cedar Veterans Rapids 62Nd General Assembly Frank Bush Dale Piersall 62Nd General Assembly Piersall

Reputed Mafia Boss Rao Sentenced in Perjury Case

Vincent Rao, a reputed Mafia leader, was sentenced to five years by Judge William Herlands for a November 17 perjury conviction. The maximum sentence was imposed while Rao’s health and background are evaluated over three months, with resentencing to follow. Rao cited ulcers arteriosclerosis chronic bronchitis and a heart ailment.

New York Vincent Rao William Herlands Rao

Columnists and entertainment figures listed for today

Today's roster includes David Lawrence Russell Baker Arthur Miller Ted Cynthia Lowry Jack Gaver Gus Schrader Walton and others across editorial, TV, Broadway opening and bowling sections. The page highlights columnists and entertainment names in a concise listing.

David Lawrence Russell Baker Arthur Miller Pee Eehog Ene Ted Cynthia Lowry Jack Gaver

Truck Overturns Injuring Driver Near Fairfax

Howard Bowman 41 of route two Marengo suffered severe facial injuries and a dislocated shoulder when the lime spreader truck he drove overturned north of highway 149 near Fairfax Friday morning. He was taken to Mercy hospital Cedar Rapids. His 12 year old son was treated for a minor hand injury and released. Patrol described the northbound vehicle drifting into ditches before overturning and Bowman being ejected partially from the cab.

Howard Bowman Marengo Highway 149 Fairfax Mercy Hospital Cedar Rapids Highway Patrol Bowman

Rites Saturday for Center Point Woman

Sarah M. Lindquist 75 a Center Point resident for 50 years died at home Thursday morning. Born May 10, 1892 in Earlville she married Edward Lindquist June 6 1942 in Kahoka Missouri. She was a Methodist member and survived by her husband four sisters and a brother. Services set for Saturday at 1 30 p.m. at Murdoch chapel.

Center Point Sarah M. Lindquist Earlville Edward Lindquist Kahoka Murdoch

Cedar Rapids Mayor Johnson to Head New General Consulting Firm

Cedar Rapids mayor Bob Johnson announced he will head Robert M. L., a general consulting firm to be organized after his term ends. The firm will specialize in land use development office management public information services property control and related fields. Johnson will leave office at the city council meeting and offer thanks to citizens and colleagues as Frank A. Bush prepares to succeed him.

Cedar Rapids Linn County Auditor's Office Linn County Linn County Auditor’ S Office Linn County Auditor Washington Humphrey Africa Johnson Andrews Air Force Base America 62Nd General Assembly Piersall Bob Robert M. L Johnson Co Executive ‘Plaza Frank A. Bush City Hal Chamber of Commerce United Community Service Lect Bush

Minor Injuries In Cedar Rapids Car Mishaps

Traffic accidents in Cedar Rapids left three people with minor injuries. Tim Meier, 15, of Marion, received a head bump and abrasions after being struck by a car driven by Ted G. Nelson at Ninth Avenue. Schirm, 25, NW, and Darrell Cole, 22, SE, also injured in two other collisions with no charges filed.

Cedar Rapids Tim Meier Ninth Avenue Marion First Avenue Meier Ted G. Nelson Fourteenth ‘Street Thirteenth Street E Avenue NW Carl W. Schirm Schirm Twenty-third Street NW Theresa W. Shakespeare Fairfax Darrell L. Cole Fourteenth Avenue SE Seventh Avenue Ninth Street Cole Mercy Hospital Doctors Parking Lot

Cedar Rapids group withdraws half way house permit request

The Citizens Committee on Alcoholism asked Cedar Rapids planning to withdraw its petition for a special permit to establish a half way house at 224 Johnson Avenue NW. The committee plans to pursue proper zoning and may seek a different location, amid local protests.

Citizens Committee On Cedar Rapids Harnish Citizens J Committee City Planning Commission Johnson Avenue NW Planning Department Planning Commission Citizens Committee

Body Found In Creek Along Highway 6 Attributed To Peters

A car overturned in a creek on Highway 6 near Council Bluffs contained the body of 40 year old Joseph M. Peters. Peters was last seen alive the prior Friday.

Council Bluffs Highway 6 Here Joseph M. Peters Peters

Faces 3 Counts Following Chase

Cedar Rapids man John M. Kramer 20 of 1506 Fourth Street NW was arrested after a short chase and charged with attempting to elude police and reckless driving and improper registration. He pled not guilty to the two charges in municipal court and a Feb. 23 trial was set. bond of 110 dollars was posted and released. No action on the registration charge.

Cedar Rapids John M. Kramer Fourth Street NW Kramer

C R Man Denies Drunk Driving In Municipal Court

Charles E. Hutchins age 57 of 5910 Crestwood Ave SW pled innocent to drunk driving in municipal court. His trial will be set at the next jury assignment after a Wednesday arrest in the 2100 block of Williams Boulevard SW.

Charles E. Hutchins Crestwood Avenue Hutchins Williams Boulevard

New Adult High School Courses Start Thursday

Adult completion courses begin Thursday in the Linn-Mar and College Community districts with Area Ten Community College cosponsoring. Classes include English, mathematics, typing and history. Tuition is $5. Credit may be awarded for work experience military schooling and vocational training. Call 366-6206 for details.

Linn-Mar College Area Ten Community College Area Ten Cedar Rapids

Services Sunday for Virgil Dudley 46

Virgil D. Dudley 46 a lifelong Linn county resident and Paris resident died at a veterans hospital after a long illness. Born May 13 1921 at Troy Mills he served in World War II and was a farmer. Surviving wife Sara three daughters Esther and Marietta Dudley and Mrs Ronald Hulsebus and three sons Dean Neil and Edwin Dudley. Services Sunday 2 p.m. at Troy Mills Christian church with military rites at Troy Mills cemetery. Friends may call Murdoch chapel Central City. casket will not be opened after services.

Central City Virgil D. Dudley Linn County Paris Veterans Hospital Town City Troy Mills Sara L. Jeffries Louisville Dudley U.S. Army Wilson ‘and Co Lafayette Christian Church American Legion Ronald Hulsebus Esther Marietta Dudley Dean Dudley Vietnam Neil Edwin Dudley Clifford Dudley Troy Mille Keith Jacobs Fairview Franklin Cedar Rapids Carlton Walker Lee Waterloo Jack Dudley Eldridge Robert Elliott Aurora Colo Troy Mills Christian Church Murdoch

United Sets Passenger Records in Cedar Rapids

C R McIntyre local saler and service manager said United Air Lines in Cedar Rapids set new one day passenger records. On December 26 416 passengers boarded and on December 27 436 boarded surpassing the prior gallery record of 398 from October 29.

C. C. McIntyre United Air Lines Cedar Rapids Dial

War TV coverage and wartime humor from Vietnam recounts

The narrative recalls broadcasted Vietnam War scenes with pilots and soldiers on the DMZ. An escort officer boasts professionalism while Barbara McNait jokes about staying in Vietnam and a driver quips that dying does not fit his profession.

Phu Cat Barbara McNait Vietnam Barbara

Stone Ponies Welcome Joey Bishop on Channel Color

The Stone Ponies are welcomed by Joey Bishop Friday night at 7 30 p m on Channel in Color.

Jacksonville Florida Kcrg. TV Penn State Florida State Stone Ponies Joey Bishop Channel

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