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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1969

Page

3

Feb Weather Digest and Public Notices Summary

The Daily Record notes high temperatures across cities from Atlanta 61 to Denver 53 and reports up to 1.04 inches of precipitation in selected areas. It also lists recent local births, marriages, vehicle infractions, and court notices including speeding fines and traffic signals violations amid a busy municipal update.

Atlanta Miami Ismarck Minapolis Chicago N. Orleans Denver New York Duluth Phoenix Houston Attle L. Angeles

Demos Support Disclosure of Lobbyist Funds

Iowa house Democrats backed a bill requiring lobbyists to disclose funds. Rep. William J. Gannon of Mingo hailed the move as a positive stand on financial disclosure. The measure aims to inform the public and lawmakers about money from special interest groups to lobbying activities. The house and senate will consider ethics reports soon.

Des Moines Iowa House William J. Gannon Dmingo Press Gannon General Assembly Senate Code of Ethics Committees

Catholics Seek Shared School Time Bill Collaboration

Catholic representatives urged Des Moines officials to let private and public schools share teachers and join in central purchasing. A liaison committee was proposed to address issues, with officials from Regis, LaSalle, St Jude, and St Plux X boards attending as informal spokesmen.

Rosser Ernest Pence Des Moines Regis High School Daniel Kepler Catholic Metropolitan School Board John Jacobs Harold Miller LaSalle High School William LaVelle St. Jude’s Larry McGrath Regis Board Metropolitan Board Gerard Glaza Dale Kueter St. Plux X

Oil slick threatens California coast and wildlife

A major offshore oil spill fouls seven miles of coastline near Santa Barbara. 129 birds were treated for oil, 71 died. Anacapa and Santa Cruz islands are engulfed as the slick spreads. Hickel suspends drilling on outer continental shelf leases for a breathing period while reevaluation proceeds.

California Department of Fish and Game Hickel Santa Barbara Union Oil ‘Co California Anacapa Island Santa Cruz Island Santa Barbara Channel

Cedar Rapids Ranks Second in December Building Permits

Cedar Rapids ranked second among Iowa cities in December for single and two family dwelling permits with 29 issued, behind Davenport. The city led in remodeling permits with 34 and total valuation for remodeling at 35 780. Des Moines led in overall value for new construction at 611 200 while Sioux City followed at 606 432. Muscatine and Davenport also posted notable permit counts and valuations.

Cedar Rapids Iowa Iowa Health Department Environmental Engineering Service Davenport Des Moines Sioux City Muscatine

Former Banker H. Donald Campbell Dies at 90

Phoenix AP report says H. Donald Campbell, 90, former president of Chase National Bank from 1934 for 13 years, died Monday. The institution was later renamed Chase Manhattan.

Phoenix H. Donald Campbell New York Chase National Bank Chase Manhattan

Deaths Helen Morrow 85 Blairs Ferry Road NE

Helen Morrow 85 of route 3 Blairs Ferry Road NE died Tuesday after a long illness. A Cedar Rapids resident 16 years, born September 22 1882 in Bulgaria, she was a Gold Star Mother and member of St Matthew's Catholic Church. Survived by six daughters and 18 grandchildren. Requiem Mass Thursday 9:30 at St Matthew's. Burial Mt Calvary cemetery. Friends may call Cedar Memorial funeral home Wednesday with rosary 7 p.m.

Helen Morrow Route 3 Blairs Ferry Road Cedar Rapids Bulgaria St. Matthew’s Catholic Church Ralph van der Millen Pete Kristoff Gary Ind Joseph Breeding Newell Frank Gosse Oelwein Arthur Uhls Sacramento Calif Anna Mark R. Nemmers Mt. Calvary Cemetery Cedar Memorial Funeral Home Funeral Home

Charles V Griffith 85 Cedar Rapids resident dies after long illness

Charles V Griffith 85 of 403 Tenth Street SE Cedar Rapids died Monday after a long illness. Born April 5 1883 in Illinois he lived most of his life in the Cedar Rapids area. Survived by wife Anna Kopetsky two stepdaughters three grandchildren seven great grandchildren and sister Bertha Kenkel East St. Louis Il Services are 2 p m Thursday Brush Chapel with Rev A T Washington and burial at Linwood Cemetery Friends may call Wednesday at the chapel.

Charles V. Griffith Tenth Street Wilson and Co Illinois Cedar Rapids Anna Kopetsky Frank Netherton D. K. Christopherson Bertha Kenkel East St. Louis Brush Chapel A. T. Washington Linwood Cemetery

Obituary: Carl J. O Connor of Moline

Carl J. O Connor, 74, of Moline Illinois and former Cedar Rapids resident, died Monday. He leaves his wife, two daughters Mrs R R Struesky and Mrs Harold Carey, three grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Graveside services will be Thursday at 9 30 a m in Mt Calvary cemetery with Rev Roger E O'Brien. Rosary will be recited Wednesday at 7 30 p m at Monahan Stewart funeral home.

Carl J. O'Connor Moline Ill Cedar Rapids R. R. Struesky Harold Carey Mt. Calvary Cemetery Roger E. O'Brien Immaculate Conception Church Father O'Brien

Margaret L Forde Rites Held in Cedar Rapids

Margaret L Forde 72 wife of Grant Forde of Cedar Rapids died Tuesday after a brief illness Born in Minnesota on July 18 1896 she lived in Cedar Rapids 19 years She was a member of Immaculate Conception church and Sanctuary society Surviving are her husband a daughter Mrs Donald Good of St Joseph Mo a sister Mrs Emmett McConnell of Mabel Minn and nine grandchildren Services 1 pm Thursday at Immaculate Conception Church Rev Roger E O'Brien Burial Mt Calvary Cemetery Rosary will be recited by Father O'Brien Wednesday at 8 pm at Monahan Stewart funeral home Friends may call after 4 pm Wednesday

Margaret L. Forde Grant Forde Avenue NE Minnesota Cedar Rapids Immaculate Conception Church Sanctuary Society Donald Good St. Joseph Emmett McConnell Mabel, Minn Roger E. O’brien Mt. Calvary Cemetery Father O’brien Monahan-Stewart Funeral Home

Bernard E. Stark 79 dies after short illness

Bernard E. Stark of 524 B avenue NW dies after a short illness. Born in Linn county on June 17, 1889 he lived here all his life and owned a portable milling business before retiring. Survived by sister Mrs. George Young Palo and brother George A. Stark Cedar Rapids. Services Thursday 11 a.m. at St Patrick's Church with Father J. Robert McDonald. Burial Cedar Memorial. Rosary Wednesday 8 p.m. Monahan Stewart funeral home. Friends may call.

Bernard E. Stark B Avenue NW Linn County Stark George Young Palo George A. Stark Cedar Rapids St. Patrick’s Church J. Robert McDonald Cedar Memorial Cemetery Father McDonald Monahan-Stewart Funeral Home

Memorial Services for Maude A Bennett Beatty

Memorial services will be held at Bearle chapel at 1 30 p m Tuesday with the Rev A F Frankhauser of Salem United Methodist church officiating Burial follows in Oak Hill cemetery

Navy considered freeing Pueblo but took no action

Cassell testified the Seventh Fleet ordered the Enterprise and Trux ton to head north and a destroyer to harbor, but none moved to aid or tow the Pueblo. Recon planes over Wonsan were discussed but not authorized, and plans to destroy the ship or raid for crew release were deemed feasible but outside purview. The Pueblo’s protection was limited by operating in international waters.

Cassell Seventh Fleet Enterprise Truxton Pueblo E. Miles Harvey Bucher Pacific Fleet Command John Hyland Pacific Fleet Wonsan Pacific Ulysses Grant Sharp Sharp Hyland Harvey Harold Bowen Court Cassel Bowen

Regents Real Estate Bill Sparks Student Involvement Debate

Legislator Lisle weighs voting for a bill allowing the board of regents to purchase real estate for the university’s growth. He questions student input on selecting property versus choosing the next president. He notes three regents’ terms end in June and jokes about governor involvement.

Iowa Board of Regents

Flores volcano eruption drives 40000 from homes

Indonesia's social affairs ministry said more than 40 000 people fled to safety after Mt Ija on Flores erupted for seven hours last week authorities reported Tuesday.

Jakarta Ija Flores Social Affairs

Defense Questions Jury Pool In Coffee Murder Case

Court defense questions potential jurors in Hoover Coffee trial over the October 24 shotgun killing of 18 year old Michael Lawson in Cedar Rapids. Prosecutors and defense debated whether the act was accidental and explored views on self defense race and relationships during the voir dire.

Hoover William Olinger Olinger Coffee Michael Lawson Cedar Rapids

Admits Driving Without Consent in Linn County Court

D G Jayne age 20 from 203 L avenue NW pled guilty in Linn district court to operating a motor vehicle without the owner's consent. Judge Harold Vietor set sentencing for February 14 at 10 am with a pre sentence investigation. Jayne took a car belonging to Bernard Dixon of Hiawatha on November 27 without permission. He remains free on his own recognizance. Local 110 Credit Union suits Harold E Weiny Beverly Ann Weiny and Harry Herman for 3558.24 on a promissory note.

David G. Jayne L Avenue NW Linn’ District Court Harold Vietor Jayne Bernard Dixon Hiawatha Dixon

Woman recounts earnings and expresses gratitude in court

The witness testifies about her two sons' limited contributions and presents yearly net incomes from 1958 to 1967, with 1968 missing. She thanks God and the United States as she closes her statement, while Cooper lists gross income and taxes for the period.

Cooper United States

Mitchell urges local crime councils to curb crime

Attorney General John Mitchell tells the National Council on Crime and Delinquency that crime is essentially a local problem and should be addressed by locally financed crime coordinating councils with a voluntary anti crime fund, while affirming a federal role.

San Francisco John Mitchell United Anti-Crime Fund Mitchell National Council

Cedar Rapids Council Demands Gas Engine Repair or Return

Cedar Rapids officials press Colt Fairbanks-Morse to repair or repurchase the 1962 gas engine used at the water pollution control plant. The unit, chosen for its low bid, has been unreliable since last July 4 and requires expensive maintenance. The city seeks a reliable solution or reimbursement of the $89,000 purchase price, with conditions for continued testing costs if the firm stays to upgrade.

Cedar Rapids Colt Industries Fairbanks-Morse Power Systems Division Fairbanks- Morse Fairbanks-Morse Frank Bush Donald Canney Columbus Ohio Greensborough N.C

Linn County Inducts 23 Men Under Selective Service

Twenty three men listed by the Linn County Selective Service board have been drafted including Gary Ankney Charles Baldwin Dennis Burgess and others with addresses across Cedar Rapids Marion and surrounding areas. Doyce A Bailey promoted to staff sergeant by the air force in Vietnam.

Linn County Selective Service Linn County Selective Service Board Gary D. Ankney Tama Street Charles S. Baldwin First Avenue Dennis A. Burgess Thirteenth Street Marion Frank E. Ceynar Coggan Douglas F. Condit Franklin Avenue Larry D. Doherty Palo Kenneth F. Dolezal Cedar Rapids James R. Harrison Twenty-seventh Street Terrance J. Kelly Eighth Street Gary L. Kimball Mt. Vernon John C. van Pelt Ankeny Sidney J. Wingfield K Avenue John W. Yuza C Street Doyce A. Bailey Suzanne Bailey Twenty-first Street Air Force Vietnam

Bjornsen Revises Rezoning Petition

Bjornsen Investment Corp revises a zoning request in Cedar Rapids changing from R-1 to R-3G garden apartments on land north of Forty second street NE and west of Kennedy High School. A buffer strip would shift from R-1 to R-2. The plan follows protests by more than 800 residents and was set for planning commission review on Tuesday.

Bjornsen Investment Corp Cedar Rapids Forty-second Street Kennedy High School Bjornsen City Planning Commission

Brighten Your Week with Channel 9 Morning Movie

The Channel 9 Morning Movie airs weekdays from 9:30 to 11:00 on KCRG TV. A daytime feature lineup promises light entertainment and morning viewing.

Kcrg-Tv

Also Mentioned on This Page

Daily Record Gazette James B. Zumbrunnen Thirty-fourth Street Ronald G. Pflughaupt Central City Frederick R. Cornwall B Avenue NE Robert F. Jacobsen Twenty-fifth Avenue St. Luke's Charles W. Proud Twenty-ninth Avenue SW Larry W. Kimball Johnson Avenue NW Michael E. Trout Third Street NW Larry J. Lawson First Avenue NW John L. Foster Bever Avenue Cedar Falls David Brethauer Mrs. Brethauer Gordon D. Barger Longwood Drive Sharon K. Evans Jimmie D. Evans Jane Kelchen LeRoy Kelchen Marilyn A. Wheelock Lawrence D. Schulte Patricia A. Willis Ronald G. Kurt Thirty-second Street Sixteenth Street Twenty-fourth Street Grande Avenue SE Lawrence W. Burgeret John E. Ottersbach Second Avenue SE Russell S. Holroyd Second Avenue Carl L. Randall Mary C. Peterson Cherry Hill Road Robert J. Smith Timothy T. Trokosh Ely Wesley A. Schultz Fifteenth Street Clifford L. Grother Route One John R. Epperson First Street John Rife, Jr Magnus Hotel Raymond N. Jacobson Fourth Avenue SE William L. Coker Owen S. Brislawn Sharon L. Griffin Dover Street Leo W. Wittengle Third Avenue Anna M. Kopp N Street Edward L. Zvacek Bowling Street Truman L. McDowell Coldstream Avenue Mary F. Adams Chester J. Wenner Fifth Avenue Jackie D. Foster Sixth Avenue James McDonald, Jr B Avenue Glenn Foster Keswick Raymond A. Bailey Powell’s Lisbon Lula Heller Morgan’s Toledo Russell Harrison Henderson's Tama John Croskey Harrison's Iowa City Thomas R. James St. Mary’s Church Rosary Donohue Demos Central Purchases Aerial Survey Sierra Club Anacapa Washington U.S. Geological Survey Teahen Funeral Home C.R Mrs. Grant Forde Bernard Stark John E. Lapes 3Rd Ave Newsome Cedar Memorial D. G. Jayne Local 110 Credit Union Harold E. Weiny Beverly Ann Weiny Harry Herman Sirhan Evelyn A. Gilbert Fairbanks - Morse Monahan Stewart 1St Ave Wm, J. Stewart James F. Stewart Wilbert Burial Vault Mfr Roland Wilbert Vault Co., Inc P.O
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