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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1969
Page
4
The forecast calls for temperatures three to six degrees below normal Tuesday through Saturday in Iowa with normal highs from 30 to 40 and lows from 10 to 20. Precipitation is expected as light snow around Thursday or Friday. The weather section also lists past-day highs and lows, sun and moon times, and a summary of local police court actions, including a long list of traffic fines and civil notices.
A compact list of columnists and departments appears for media sections. Names include Louis Harris Marquis Childs Jack Anderson Suzy Knickerbocker Abby Van Buren and more with page indicators and topics spanning politics entertainment bowling and humor. The roster notes TV coverage and a picture page as part of the midweek edition.
Three persons were hurt in two traffic accidents Sunday in Cedar Rapids. Robert L. Cummings, 16, and Robert J. Willenberg, 17, were treated at St. Luke's for injuries after a single car crash on First avenue NE. Cummings was charged with failing to control. In a separate crash at First avenue and Thirty-third street East Cathy Short, 18, was treated for whiplash after her husband’s car collided with a vehicle driven by Eugene L. Barrister, who was cited for unsafe lane change.
Jerry O. McCright and Roger C. Swim were held on $500 bond each on larceny charges. Police say they stole clothing and shoes from the hall of an apartment building at 814 Third avenue SE after theft reports from residents Phillip Lang and Karen Machecek.
Iowa Gov. Robert Ray told about 100 at a National Freedoms Week luncheon that true freedom honors the real thing, not conformity. He cited Jesus Christ, Socrates, Joan of Arc, and James Grimes as persecuted thinkers later vindicated by history. He warned against personal helplessness and urged support for blazing ideas despite social pressure. He noted Pericles, Washington, and Lincoln as enduring models. A TV interview with Rep. John Culver on dissent airs Wednesday night on KCRG-TV.
County Attorney William Faches argued for a first degree murder verdict in closing statements in the Hoover Coffee trial. He challenged the defense narrative as implausible given the positions of participants and weapon, noting the gun’s length and the shot angle. Judge Eads set a lunch recess after defense is heard.
Quincy Tobin of Cedar Rapids, 19, faces an assault with intent to murder charge after the June 18 incident at Shaheen's Tavern. Tobin allegedly fired at Cedar Rapids patrolman James Sliger and later at Detective Denton Schultz during a chase. He has undergone a psychiatric exam but has not pursued an insanity defense and pled not guilty.
The girl in the polka dot dress linked to the RFK assassination case was identified in court as Valerie Schulte of Santa Barbara. Vincent DiPietro testified he recognized the girl from a photo, noting she wore a green dress with yellow polka dots. No link between Sirhan Sirhan and the girl was established.
At Duke University Durham North Carolina 30 of the 90 Negro students occupied the administration building for 10 hours last Thursday then hundreds demonstrated. state police used tear gas to disperse the crowd. Duke President Douglas Knight and Vice President Dr Frank Ashmore voiced plans for an accredited Afro American studies department and urged solving problems by reason. Duke enrolls about 8000 students.
About one third of full time students at Area Ten Community College received $180,000 in aid this year through grants loans and scholarships. Donations from businesses churches and clubs added $6,400 since last summer. Aid is need based with federal support from the National Defense loan program Educational Opportunity grants and work study. Spring quarter assistance remains available beginning March 5.
Cedar Rapids reports fewer than half of 8,200 dog owners have bought 1969 city licenses as the Feb 28 deadline nears. By Monday noon only 4,000 applications were received, 1,000 behind typical mid February totals. A $2 license requires a valid rabies certificate and can be mailed to the treasurer or bought at the city pound or treasurer’s office. A 2 fee and misdemeanor could follow after March 1 for late filings. Linn County also has a Feb 28 deadline.
Lucille Colony a 71 year old resident of 1623 Park Towne place NE was admitted to St. Luke's hospital with a fractured hip after falling in the 1000 block of Third avenue SE Monday morning authorities said
Two youths aged 16 and 17 face larceny charges to be processed this week by the youth bureau. They were arrested Saturday after allegedly stealing a $20 gold certificate from the Memorial Coliseum gun show.
In Fort Myers Florida 13 year old Larry Bellanger was bitten on both ankles by a diamondback rattlesnake during a snake hunting excursion in a trackless cypress swamp. Doctors began with small antivenom doses due to an allergy and hope to build resistance for larger ones while Deputy Sheriff Jim Bradley and Eagle Scout Lee Bochette led a rapid rescue effort with volunteers and a long trek to safety.
Mrs. Earl E. Whiting, 82, Cedar Rapids resident moved to a Marion nursing home four years ago, died Sunday after a long illness. Born October 6, 1887 in Illinois, she married Earl Whiting in 1905. Survived by three sons Charles E Elmer and James H, five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Memorial services 1 30 p.m. Wednesday at Hesser memorial chapel by Rev Neal Gail. Burial Oak Hill Cemetery Central City. Friends may call at Hesser chapel after 4 p.m. Tuesday.
Frances Naibert widow of Frank Naibert Jr died Monday after a long illness. Born November 26 1879 in Rovecne Czechoslovakia she moved to Cedar Rapids at age 12. Survived by son Dr Arthur C Naibert three grandsons five great grandchildren. Funeral Wednesday at 10 30 a m at Olivet Presbyterian Church with Rev John Wheatley burial in Czech National Cemetery. Friends may call Turner East.
A playful item extols the appeal of want ads as a quick, enjoyable way to find deals and opportunities, using light rhyme to hint at accessible shopping and listings.
Lillian Dedic 69 of 3320 Henderson Ave SE was found dead at her home Sunday morning. Authorities classify the death as an apparent suicide by hanging. Born Lillian Rejsa February 11 1900 in Cedar Rapids she married John F Dedie July 27 1921. She was a member of the American Legion auxiliary Hanford Post No 5. Surviving are her husband and a sister Mrs Clinton Kallow of Chicago. Services are listed for Brushchapel Wednesday at 2 PM near the Czech National cemetery after noon Tuesday.
Two gunmen held up a Phillips 66 station on Interstate 80 and highway 146, taking about $60 to $70. A game warden spotted their car near Kellogg, triggering a chase by Iowa highway patrol and Grinnell police. The car crashed on route 6, the suspects fled into woods, and surrendered after officers ordered them out.
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