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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1969
Page
2
A collage of city weather figures for Friday and February totals plus funeral notices and service times for Decorah Independence Tipton Williamsburg Jones Shellsburg Greeley Brooklyn Bramer and OcIwein. Emergency and safety items list gasoline welding and other incidents in the city.
The article explains the two-phase state aid program for Iowa schools, detailing timing from July 1 1967 to January 11 1968, expected aid totals of 80 million then 111 million, and projected cost increases from 483 to 523 million with aid shares dropping from 22.9 to 21.4 percent. Also notes Spain snow in Madrid with 25 degree low in Gulf of Leon region.
Marion Kef fer of Friday reported tools and fishing equipment valued at 65 dollars stolen from his garage at 1915 Third Street SW. Also noted are notices of arrests and local business ads including Park Plaza Beauty Salon and La Femme Coiffures.
Police dispersed a 2000 student march at the University of Wisconsin Madison as part of campus unrest. Four arrests followed sit down in a street intersection near the capitol. Demonstrators pressed 13 demands including a black studies center with support from various groups.
Four people were injured in three Friday traffic accidents in Cedar Rapids. Mary C. Skvor, 14, suffered leg abrasions after jumping from a car driven by her brother Leonard and was run over by a wheel. Ronald Glaus, 21, received a left knee injury in a three-vehicle crash at Eighth avenue and Third street SW. Ray L. Millard, 38, was charged after a two-car crash at Second avenue and Twenty seventh street SE, and LeAnne Payne, 16, sustained minor injuries in Mercy hospital treatment.
In Karachi crowds cheered the release of former Foreign Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto as President Ayub Khan lifts the 41 month state of emergency on Monday. Bhutto vows to continue his hunger strike until the promise is fulfilled amid riots, fires, and gun battles across three cities leaving five dead.
Gov. Ronald Reagan reported that a dean of admissions at a California institution enrolled 40 students while 35 others held knives to his throat. The dean complied after a demand list was presented by the students. No names or school were disclosed.
Nixon earns cautious labor optimism as AFL CIO leaders say a better U S merchant marine stance could win labor support in 1972. They note his restraint on wage limits and pledge to strengthen maritime industries, while questioning new federal emergency strike rules.
At Cape Kennedy a NASA team examined a crease in the 75 foot Atlas Centaur during a Friday test after a depressurization. Mariner 6 remains on track for launch toward Mars February 24 with Mariner 7 on a nearby pad, potential shift possible to avoid delays.
C James Noell a Cedar Rapids native who moved to Naples Florida in 1963 died there Friday after a long illness. Born February 1 1902 in The Hague he married Martha Smith in 1931. He worked at Quaker Oats 1924 1956 and studied law at Bearne University Switzerland. He leaves two daughters seven grandchildren and a sister. Memorial services in Naples at 11 a.m. Monday and later in Cedar Rapids. Attendees may donate to Naples Community Hospital Heart Fund.
Mr and Mrs Van Vechten Shaffer of 2001 Linden drive SE called to New York after the death of Mrs Victor Lemaitre, sister of Mrs Shaffer. Services to be held at Grace Episcopal church in New York with interment at Greenwood cemetery.
Beirut right wing lawmakers urge a UN force on the Lebanon Israel border as the best shield against Zionism arguing the UN was formed for states like Lebanon. A debate includes former PM Saeb Salam and Raymond Edde who favors a UN border presence after Lebanese agreement. Israel says rockets were fired from Jordan injuring a woman. In Cairo Egypt signals openness to arming Israel per Al Ahram report with Britain in the mix.
A tour of the intelligence ship Palm Beach provided the Pueblo court of inquiry with a clearer view of the Pueblo capture. Navy officials and Cmdr. Lloyd Bucher’s counsel said the inspection was educational and helpful for evaluating testimony.
Taipei reports that the Nationalist Chinese garrison commander on the Quemoy Islands announced a five day cease fire for the Chinese New Year signaling a temporary halt to hostilities.
The Waterloo Clinton district of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints holds its bi annual conference Sunday in Daehler Kitchin Auditorium Coe College at 8 30 a m High Priest James C Phillips regional administrator will speak at 11 15 a m The theme Commissioned of Him The Living Christ District President Robert Seeley presides The district covers Iowa City Waterloo Oelwein Anamosa Maquoketa Clinton Cedar Rapids Savanna Rock Falls Ul Discussion groups meet Tuesdays 7 30 p m during Lent at Grace Episcopal church Feb 25 Keynote speakers are laymen and clergy from other denominations Dr Richard Sedlacek will speak Morality and Medicine at 10 a m at Peoples Unitarian church Bids open March 5 7 30 p m for remodeling Christ United Methodist Church Belle Plaine The Rev Scott Hall pastors the 50 year old church The First United Presbyterian Strawberry Point meets for potluck Sundays Feb 23 Mortgage burning service 2 p m at Urbana Christian Church Clinton Wolf of Iowa Society of Christian Churches participates final payment on church parsonage Ralph Plagman 1968 teacher of the year moderates Lent program Youth In Revolt at St Michael s Episcopal beginning Wednesday 8 p m
Franklin D. DeShaw, 23, of Sunrise Mobile Court, held in the city jail on four counts including larceny of a motor vehicle and drunken driving. Authorities say a stolen Rapids Chevrolet car crashed in the 1700 block of First Street SW, damaging the John Oustin residence porch with about 500 dollars in repairs. The driver fled, and police later linked DeShaw to the hit and run after responding to a ditch report on Beverly Road SW about 2:30 to 4:30 a.m. Saturday. He awaits arraignment on the charges.
Forecasters issued a travel advisory for southeast Iowa as snow and strong winds move in. Light snow is expected northeast, with 10 to 15 mph winds. Lows tonight 15 to 20, highs Sunday 25 to 30. Spencer has 13 inches, Mason City 15, Sioux City 13 inches on the ground.
Snow swept the Great Plains from Oklahoma to Minnesota slowing highway travel. A slow-moving system dumped six to 14 inches in central Kansas eastern Nebraska and southeastern South Dakota since Thursday night.
The United Methodist Church in Iowa and nationwide will start a $20 million campaign Sunday for the Fund of Reconciliation. Proceeds fund programs for constructive social change. Cedar Rapids churches foresee hiring a community self help enabler for local Negro citizens, with the salary underwritten by the fund and chosen by Negro community leaders.
The YMCA Catholic Laymen and Cedar Rapids- Marion Area Council of Churches sponsor Friday noon luncheons at the Montrose hotel. The first event features Rt. Rev. Msgr. Justin A. Driscoll president of Loras College Dubuque as speaker.
London AP reports a reform plan by the Cathedrals Commission proposes laymen and laywomen serving as Canons in England's 41 cathedrals. They would be voluntary, not part of chapters or governing bodies, but would assist in administrative and financial affairs.
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