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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1966
Page
4
Chicago reports barrows and gilts 25 to 50 cents lower while sows rise 25 to 50 cents. Slaughter steers and heifers up 25 to 50, with prime loads and high offers noted. Des Moines demand steady to slow. receipts about 35,000 with prices across 1 to 3 weight classes.
Chicago public schools tightened control after four pupil stabbings three shootings and teacher assaults in under three weeks. Locks searched police patrols and locker checks were ordered as districts seek to curb gang clashes and juvenile violence among many pupils including Negro and white students.
The Justice Department seeks to have an AFL-CIO Building and Construction Trades Council boycott at the St. Louis Gateway Arch project declared a civil rights violation. It alleges the council refused to recruit or hire Negroes, filing the first case under the 1964 civil rights act on federal contracts. The action targets five locals and Laborers Local 42 for participating in a racially segregated walkout at the visitors center.
Prices for bulk 200 to 230 lb butchers at 27.25 to 27.75, 300 lb packers down, sows 23.75 to 24.25, all delivered at plant. Butchers 25c per 10 lb up to 270, 50c per 10 lb to 300, packers 5K below each grade weight above 300. Sheep and grain and wool prices listed with mixed figures and quality notes.
A Boeing Co advisory team left Seattle to assist investigators probing the crash of a Boeing 727 in Tokyo Bay that killed 133 people. The inquiry focuses on causes and safety.
A color broadcast on KCRG TV Channel 9 presents a sea themed musical tribute tonight at 7:30. The Lawrence Welk program features orchestral pieces and vocal numbers in a maritime mood.
Washington officials outline U S legal basis for involvement in Vietnam citing SEATO Article 4 andUN Charter Article 51. State Department spokesman Robert McCloskey and legal adviser Leonard Meeker say collective self defense applies as North Vietnam’s armed attack meets treaty criteria. Senate leaders have pressed for clearer justification.
A floor furnace overheated and started a fire that damaged a one story frame house at 2621 Johnson Avenue NW. Mrs. Marjorie McDade and her four children were away. two older children reported a possible younger child inside but firefighters found no one. Smoke and heat damaged the whole house, with fire confined to the kitchen and dining room.
A brief television listing notes a light danger theme for Donna Reed tonight at 7 on KCRG TV Channel 9.
A page lists Sunday services for Bethel Baptist First Baptist Grace Baptist St Josephs Catholic Lutheran Church of the Resurrection St Pauls Lutheran Free Methodist First Methodist Prairie Chapel Methodist First Presbyterian Reformed Presbyterian Church of God Seventh Day United Seventh Day Brethren with pastors and sermon titles. Local notices include portable televisions sale eggs farm market moving sale and salary hike for Marion teachers. John Coons is a patient at St Luke's hospital.
Norman Smith reports five youths attacked him at 2 10 am in the 1500 block of First Avenue NE. A slender bearded man struck the victim in the face and stomach. the five fled into a nearby apartment building. Smith was treated for a bloody nose at Mercy Hospital and released.
Dr. Richard W. Taylor of Coe College writes two essays for Cases in American National Government and Politics. The pieces arise from a sabbatical in Washington with the Friends Committee on National Legislation. Titles are Congress Makes a Law the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Spears into Pruning Hooks Some Politics of the Peace Race.
In New Delhi the AP reports police in Trivandrum arrested 11 leftists who defied a ban on demonstrations. They held a public meeting to protest food shortages in Kerala state this Saturday.
Roy Williamson, 62, of Route One Central City, was charged with striking an unattended vehicle after his car sideswiped three parked cars on First Avenue near Park Court SE Friday before 9 p.m. He left the scene and was released pending municipal court appearance. three vehicles involved were registered to Hugh Carano, Robert Noyer, and Ronald Godwin. Damage to Noyer’s 1985 model car estimated at $1.00.
Oscar A. Johnson 55 of route one Marion was fined $100 and costs for failing to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. His car struck Arlene Finfel 40 of Elberon on Eighth Avenue and Third Street SE Thursday at 7:40 am. She was treated at St Luke's hospital and released. Municipal Judge Howard Mc Laughlin imposed the fine.
The notice outlines a public hearing for the Romke of Public Hearing of the 1K Center Urban Renewal Project in Cedar Rapids Iowa. It describes property boundaries in Linn County and talks of acquiring land demolishing buildings relocating occupants with a Relocation Program available in the City Clerk’s office. Citizens may attend to be heard and dated January 26 1965.
Probate in Linomaty county Iowa confirms the 1954 will of John L Berger. Waldo E Berger is appointed executor. Potential will contests must be filed within one year from the second publication. Creditors should present claims to the district court clerk within six months of the second publication. Dated February 1968.
Vacation time approaches and readers are urged to earn extra cash by selling unneeded items. The Want Ads offer quick action and low-cost business prospects, with a contact phone number 362-1121 for placing ads.
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