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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1969

Page

9

Jennings says Mid East war could dwarf Vietnam impact

ABC news commentator Peter Jennings told a Cedar Rapids audience at Area Ten Community College that war in the Middle East could involve the United States and the USSR and potentially widen into a world conflict. He ranked Vietnam first, civil rights second, and civil disorder and inflation high on Nixon’s priorities.

ABC News Peter Jennings Cedar Rapids Middle East Vietnam Jennings Area Ten Community College Veterans Memorial Coliseum Ussr United States Russia U.S ABC Canada Nixon Eugene McCarthy Humphrey McCarthy Chicago Daleys Spiro Agnew Agnew John Lindsey New York City Congress Coliseum

Dysart Man Swindled of $1,000 Cash

Waterloo police report Dysart area farmer Frank Iezek, about 50, was swindled out of 1000 dollars after meeting two men in Waterloo. The trio rented a motel room, claimed cattle near Ottumwa, and disappeared after Iezek withdrew the cash and handed it to the first man. The second man left with the car key.

The Gazette Waterloo Frank Iezek Iezek Waterloo Savings Bank Jerek Ottumwa Jefferson Motor Inn Tezek Jezek

Cedar Rapids hog market slips as prices ease Saturday

C R Markets show weak to 25 cent declines on Cedar Rapids hogs with Friday bids for 200 to 230 pound butchers at 19.75 to 20.25 dollars. Packing sows 16.75 to 17.00, with weight and grade-based reductions for heavier hogs and different classes. Chicago market figures list various cattle hog and sheep price ranges, noting 1 2 3 and 2 3 lots with prices from about 18.75 to 22.25 for hogs and mixed beef and lamb values across weights.

Cedar Rapids Chicago

Market News Service Reports Auctions Amid Icy Roads

State Market News Service notes limited sales as roads iced. Cattle and calves steady to higher with small Iowa Falls supply. Feeder and grader steers and calves mostly steady. Holsteins and canners mixed. Pigs also mixed with prices per head and weight bands listed for several categories. Trade moderates with demand generally good.

Iowa Falls Slaugh Co Wiity Asm Merce Choice Waseca Iowa

Victor Man Fined in Iowa County Court Admission

Victor Man of Victor and David Bunn received fines after pleading guilty in Iowa county district court Friday to making alcoholic beverages available to a minor. The Dec 21 incident in Victor prompted the charge and penalty.

Victor Marengo David Bunn Iowa County

Iowa Bank In Clive Robbed For Second Time

Des Moines AP reports First Federal State Bank of Des Moines in Clive was robbed again at closing Friday night after a December 23 holdup. The gunman, white, about 35, six feet, 155 pounds, handed manager Phyllis Crawford a note claiming prison escape and nitroglycerin in his pocket. The heist followed an earlier Christmas Eve loss of 20 400 dollars with an undisclosed cash amount taken this time.

DES Moines Federal State Bank of Des Moines Clive Beore Miss Crawford

Woman Accused Of Leaving Scene In Two Accidents

Emma Louise Wenzel of 811 Tenth Street SW was arrested at 11:30 p.m. Friday on charges of leaving the scene of an accident and no Iowa driver’s license. Police say her car hit John Stamps’s vehicle at 10:10 p.m. and Pamela Gandara’s at 10:30 p.m. She was released after signing a promise to appear.

Emma Louise Wenzel Tenth Street Iowa John Stamps Hillside Drive Pamela Gandara Valleyview Drive Marion

Man Accused of Trying To Cash Stolen Check

A Cedar Rapids man James Leroy Spratte 25 was charged with grand larceny after attempting to cash a stolen Downing Box Co payroll check for 543 dollars at City National Bank on Old Marion Road NE. Spratte an employee of Downing Box posted 1000 bond and was released.

Cedar

Girl Robbed After Basketball Game at Washington High

Karmen Konzen, 17, of 3315 Weing Road NE, reported two girls knocked her down after a basketball game at Washington High School and took her billfold as she left the north exit. She said the billfold contained no money.

Karmen Konzen Weing Road Washington High School

Bethel Baptist hosts Bethel College choir in Sunday service

Bethel Baptist at 1000 Eighth Avenue presents a 42 voice Bethel College women’s choir from St Paul directed by Oliver Mogek. They perform sacred works by Brahms Randall Thompson and Kalinnikov during the 10 30 a m worship service with free admission and an offering.

Bethel Baptist Church Eighth Avenue Bethel College St. Paul Oliver Mogek Brahms Randall Thompson Kalinnikos Bethel Baptist 8Th Ave William C. Larson Bethel College Women’s Choir First Baptist 14Th Ave Lawrence B. Sprankle Grace Baptist S. 15Th St Don R. Martin St. Joseph's Catholic 5Th Ave William H. Blessington James J. McBride Bernard Grady Christian McGowan Bivd Peter M. Morgan Christian Reformed 7Th Ave Oren Holtrop Ascension Lutheran Grand Ave Roger W. Peterson Lutheran Church of the Resurrection 18Th Ave Landis O. Gross St. Paul's Lutheran (Missouri Synod John D. Huber, Jr Christ 23Rd Ave Ronald W. Miers First United Methodist Lloyd C. Kellams Larry Suggs Prairie Chapel United Methodist Clyde C. Scott First Presbyterian Jean P. Hayter Reformed Presbyterian S. 15Th Robert B. McCracken Saul and David Church of God 9Th Ave W. J. Kuryluk United Seventh Day Brethren 2Nd Ave W. Allen Bond

Western Unity Need Stressed by Briton

British Defense Minister Denis Healey urged NATO unity to deter a Soviet invasion of Western Europe. He argued conventional forces alone cannot match Soviet superiority and warned Europe must act decisively and integrate its forces to deter crisis, while ensuring U.S. participation remains strong. He cautioned Europe risks losing influence in superpower dialogues without a unified approach.

Munich Denis Healey NATO Western Europe Healey West European Czecho Slovakia Europe U.S America Soviet Union Russia

Marengo Man Dies In Tractor Mishap

Martin Frimml aged 52 died when his tractor overturned and pinned him on the Frimml farm near Marengo. Authorities believe the accident occurred about 10 am Friday. his son found him around noon. He leaves wife Mary Ann Brecht and three sons Richard Gary and Mark. Military rites planned at Calvary Cemetery after services Monday at St Patrick's Church.

Marengo Martin Frimml Iowa Frimml Richard Mary Ann Brecht Gary Mark George Lawrence Howard South Amana Irvine Kimm St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Hoover-Valentine Funeral Home Calvary Cemetery

Red Cross Sets Adoptive Parents Infant Care Class

American Red Cross will hold a class on physical care of the newborn for adoptive parents only. The two sessions meet at the Red Cross office 327 Granby building. The first class is February 12 at 7 p.m. Mrs. John Birnbaum leads with Mrs. John Carey coordinating nursing services. Call 366-3538 to register.

American Red Cross Red Cross Granby Building John Birnbaum John Carey Nursing Services

One TV Stolen Two Damaged At C R Store

Rapids TV and Radio service operator William Miskimen reported Thursday that a black and white TV valued at 125 dollars was taken from his store at 625 Fourth Avenue SE. A color TV picture tube was found broken in the shop, estimated at 130 dollars.

William Miskimen Rapids TV and Radio Fourth Avenue SE Miskimen

James Cagney Stars in Come Fill The Cup on TV Movie Night

James Cagney leads a Saturday evening feature lineup with Come Fill The Cup at 9 30 on Channel 9. The program begins a double feature with the first film airing at 9 30.

Desi Arnaz, Jr Kcrg-Tv Channel James Cagney Channel 9

Aids Available For Prospective College Students

The downtown Cedar Rapids public library adult department offers up to date guidance for students planning college next fall. Access to hundreds of catalogs and guides including How and Where To Get Scholarships and Loans by Juvenal L. Angel details scholarships from colleges, universities, federal bodies, foundations, and fraternal groups. It explains qualification for loan funds from banks, colleges, and government entities.

Cedar Rapids Public Library Juvenal L. Angel

Television Listings for Cedar Rapids Ottumwa and Waterloo

Local station grid shows KCRG TV Cedar Rapids WMT TV Cedar Rapids KWWL TV Waterloo KTVO Ottumwa schedule from 6:15 to 7:30 PM with channel numbers and timing across the markets. Programs listed reflect the evening lineup for the noted stations and times.

Kcrg-Tv Cedar Rapids Wmt.-Tv KWWL Waterloo KTVO Ottumwa

Troop Call in Indian Flareup in Hyderabad

Indian army rushed units to Hyderabad and major cities in Andhra Pradesh to quell student led protests for a separate Telegana state.

Bombay Hyderabad Andhra Pradesh

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