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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1969

Page

3

Coe Students Protest Draft Status Report

The Coe College student senate protests draft reporting methods by the registrar Larry Jones. They issue a proclamation naming Friday as Larry Jones Day to condemn what they call unauthorized and inhumane practices in notifying draft boards.

Coe College Larry Jones Jones Thomas Mauldin Selective Service American Council On Education Mauldin Coe Joseph McCabe McCabe Student Senate

Governor Defends Academic Freedom At Drake University Forum

Governor Ray defended student access to radical ideas and refused to endorse broad legislative action. He cited a Drake University panel on radicals to argue young people should hear opposing views, while noting enforcement if laws were broken.

Drake University

US Postal Service to Unload Struck Ships Mail

Nearly 3.5 million pounds of mail aboard 45 ships tied up by the waterfront strike in New York will be unloaded by military personnel next week. A spokesman said agreement was reached with the International Longshoremen's Association and the defense department. The mail, including late-posted Christmas parcels and cards, had accumulated since December 20 and should be moved within two to four days.

Washington New York Post Office Department International Longshoremen’s Assn Defense Department

Nixon Berlin visit seen as warning to communists

West German government on Friday warned that President Nixon’s planned Berlin trip should alert the communists to avoid new tensions. The briefing emphasized that the United States would act to maintain stability and deter provocation during the trip.

Bonn Nixon Berlin

March 6 Set for Awarding Pacts On Sewer Work

Hiawatha city council held a hearing on a sanitary sewer project and set March 6 to award contracts. Assessments will be charged to four property owners on Eisenhower road, with Hope United Church of Christ paying half of the 7000 dollar project. Completion is projected for July 1.

Hiawatha City Council Eisenhower Road Hope United Church of Christ Beverly Daws County Auditor’s Office Hiawatha

Three men jailed for Cedar Rapids Bowl break in

David H. Forde 21 of Mt. Vernon received ten years in Anamosa for breaking and entering the Cedar Rapids Bowl. James Long 22 of 1326 C avenue NE also drew ten years. Both sentences run concurrently with prior paroled terms. James W. Allman 25 of route one Marion remains in Ft. Madison penitentiary on a ten year term. All three were caught inside the Town and Country shopping center bowling alley in the early hours of Nov. 25.

David H. Forde Mt. Vernon Anamosa Warren Rees Forde Cedar Rapids Sweneeg James Long C. Avenue NE Williams Eads Long James W. Allman Route One Marion Ft. Madison Cedar Rapids Bowl Town and Country

Campus Riots Unit Named in House

In Des Moines a house committee named a riot probe sub committee to study campus unrest. Members include Reps. Floyd Millen Ray Cunningham Trave O Hearn and James Middleswart Millen chairs the unit and attended a symposium on student power at the University of Iowa last Wednesday.

Des Moines Iowa House Fred Nielsen Defiance House Floyd’ Millen Farmersburg Ray Cunningham Ames Trave ‘O'Hearn Davenport James Middleswart Indianola Millen O’hearn University of Iowa

City Ambulance Fee Bill Clears Senate

Iowa Senate approved a bill allowing cities to charge fees for ambulance service 56 to 2 and sent it to the House. A legal question was raised about cities charging without explicit legislative authorization. Senator James Potgeter noted funeral homes have largely stopped ambulance work, shifting it to local governments.

Des Moines UPI Iowa Senate House Senate James Potgeter Steamboat Rock

Columnists and Humor Page Highlights

Today's Columns features General Dr Andelman and editorials plus The Jacobys bridge section and Sam Shulsky with Gus Schrader. Bowling writer Don Walton and humor by Art Buchwald are noted along with a picture page.

Dr. Andelman Jacobys Sam Shulsky Gus Schrader Don Walton

Stray Multi Colored Cat Bites Cedar Rapids Girl

A Cedar Rapids family reported their six year old daughter Mindy Loftus was bitten by a stray multi colored cat with black paws on Thursday afternoon in front of their home at 1723 Hollywood Boulevard NE. The child, who has an allergy that could complicate rabies shots, did not require treatment. A search was under way Friday for the animal.

Cedar Rapids William Loftus Hollywood Boulevard Mindy

City Briefs Include Siren Test Corrigenda And Local Notices

Siren test scheduled for Saturday at 10 a.m. announced as regular civil defense check. Correction notes Jerry's Drive-In Tenderloin special 2 for 45 at two locations. Dean’s List honors awarded to Dennis Dochtermann and Anne Todd with listed addresses. Theft report cites Coretta Frana of 523 Fourteenth Street SE for stereo player and tapes worth 60. Various ads note reopening plans and community notices.

Dennis Dochtermann Irma Dochtermann Second Avenue SE Kansas City Art Institute Anne Todd E. S. Todd Twenty-fifth Street College of St. Teresa Winona Minn Coretta Frana Fourteenth Street SE

Youth fined in fatal Cedar Rapids accident case

An 18 year old Cedar Rapids youth, Robbie Mitchell, was found guilty of driving to the left of the center line in a fatal July 16 crash that killed Mrs. Richard Coates. He was fined 100 dollars and costs after pleading innocent but offering no defense. The judge was Loren M Hullinger Jr.

Cedar Rapids Robbie Mitchell Juniper Drive Loren M. Hullinger, Jr Richard Coates Mitchell Coates

Young Given Suspended Sentence for Contributing to Delinquency

George E. Young, 24, of 2947 Center Point road NE, received a 30 day suspended sentence on a charge of contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Judge Loren M. Hullinger Jr placed him on two years probation after arrest following information from his ex wife Jerolyn Young charging failure to support their two minor children.

George E. Young Center Point Road Loren M. Hullinger, Jr Young Jerolyn Young

Bemis Drugs Case Goes to Grand Jury

Robert Alan Bemis 21 of 1639 E avenue NE waived to the grand jury on a narcotics possession charge. Cedar Rapids police say marijuana was found when he was booked for intoxication Oct 27. Bemis is free on his own recognizance.

Robert Alan Bemis E Avenue NE Cedar Rapids Bemis

Belcove Charged With Assault After Hotel Incident

Thomas M. Belcove aged 29 of the Taft hotel was arrested on a warrant charging assault and battery. He allegedly struck Vicki L. Turner at 524 Seventh Street SE on January 31. Belcove posted a 110 dollar bond and was released.

Thomas M. Belcove Taft Hotel Vicki L. Turner Seventh Street Belcove

Premiere in Color Friday on KCRG TV 9

A local TV listing announces the premiere in color of a program starring Tom Jones at 6 30 PM Friday on KCRG TV 9.

Tom Jones Kcrg-Tv

Bill Bars Local Limits on Political Billboards Progresses in Iowa Senate

The Iowa senate approved 45 8 a bill prohibiting cities from banning political billboards on private property and restricting billboard size to 32 square feet. Sponsor Sen. Chester Hougen said municipal bans exist in some communities.

Des Moines UPI Iowa Senate Chester Hougen Cedar Falls Senate

Double Trouble With Doors for Miss Megonigle

Janice Megonigle eighteen of 1432 First Avenue NE suffered door injuries on the same day. She jammed her right little finger at Cryovac and later slammed her left thumb in a car door in the Cryovac lot. Both wounds required Mercy hospital treatment with five stitches and splints on both digits.

Janice Megonigle First Avenue NE Cryovac Miss Megonigle Mercy Hospital

Labor Assembly Officers Named

Jerome Kriz is reelected president of Cedar Rapids Labor Assembly AFL CIO. Jim White named first vice president and Bob Kale elected second vice president. Returning officers include H. Johann Eschbach recording secretary Harold J. Smith financial secretary and Robert E. Carson executive secretary.

Jerome Kriz Cedar Rapids Labor Assembly Aflcio Jim White Bob Kale Labor Assembly H. Johann Eschbach Harold J. Smith Robert E. Carson

Tyree retires after 41 years with Northwestern Bell

Paul S. Tyree, 2033 Chandler Street SE, retires from Northwestern Bell after more than 41 years of service. He started in 1925 on a Tulsa construction crew and will be honored at a Cedar View Country Club dinner. The couple plans to move to Jensen Beach Florida after selling their home.

Paul S. Tyree Chandler Street Northwestern Bell Telephone Co Cedar View Country Club Tyree Tulsa Oklo Jensen Beach Fla

Council of Churches Backs Liberalized Abortion Law

Cedar Rapids Marion Area Council of Churches voted 12 3 to back the Iowa Council of Churches stance for liberalized abortion law under medical supervision. The board also reaffirmed support for public school sex education and its role in providing nonjudgmental information while urging parental guidance.

Council of Churches Cedar Rapids- Marion Area Iowa Cedar Rapids-Marion

Fatal Canopy Collapse Kills Fort Dodge Young Worker

Michael Mills 18 son of Cedar Rapids ex-detective Jack Mills was crushed when a 35 foot canopy at Fort Dodge Fruit and Grocery collapsed under snow and ice weight. He had just loaded groceries for a customer and was a senior at St Edmund High School.

Fort Dodge UPI Michael Mills Jack Mills Mills Cedar Rapids St. Edmond High School

Pakistan Leader Threatens Hunger Strike Over Emergency

Former Foreign Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto ends his bid for release and says he will begin a hunger strike in a week unless President Ayub Khan lifts the state of emergency nationwide. Bhutto, jailed since November 13 on inciting violence charges, told a two man high court panel he would withdraw his petition. The court would rule Monday on the request.

Lahore Pakistan Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Mohammed Ayub Khan Bhutto

Advertise where people look in a want ad

Readers are invited to place want ads by calling 369 1234 to reach local classifieds. The brief notice promotes using the classified section to reach audiences seeking goods, services, or opportunities. The tone mirrors a traditional newspaper classified prompt.

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