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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1969
Page
5
The section mixes daily weather figures for multiple cities with precipitation totals and barometric notes, alongside a long list of obituaries and funeral notices from towns like Waukon, Mt. Vernon, Decorah, and Cedar Rapids. It records births, marriages, and service times across the region, ending with funeral details and church references.
The Iowa Department of Public Instruction distributes the remaining 35 percent of state equalization aid for the 1968-69 year. Cedar Rapids district gets 1,581,504 while Des Moines claims the largest share at 3,053,799. Paul Skarda notes total district claims amount to 161,486,374, with 111 million available, covering 68.6 percent of claims.
Secretary Laird stated the nonproliferation treaty will not impair U S ability to meet security obligations and urged prompt ratification to encourage other nations to follow. He refused to offer any different recommendation as defense secretary.
Premier Kosygin met with East German Ambassador Horst Bittner in Moscow on Thursday in a warm and friendly atmosphere. The encounter reflects ongoing Soviet East Bloc diplomacy amid Cold War tensions.
Column touts want ads as an affordable, entertaining way to find goods, jobs, and services with playful language and catchy phrases highlighting low costs and wide reach.
Courthouse Aire Land of Marion files suit in Linn district court claiming Linn Aire owes 2100 for rent due Sept 1 and subsequent unpaid charges. Additional rent includes 1968 taxes due 1969, 1 percent of new aircraft sold, two cents per gallon of gas, and 5 percent of other gross revenue. Court asked to require accounting to compute the extra rent. Leasing about 40 acres with landing strip and airport buildings.
Jerry L. Purkin, 31, Springville, was arrested Wednesday afternoon by a deputy sheriff on a drunk driving charge. The county attorney filed a true information in Linn district court. Sheriff Walter Grant said Purkin’s car veered off on Highway 150 north of Mt. Vernon Road SE, striking a sign, leaving the east ditch, crossing the highway, entering the west ditch, then turning south. Purkin was released on his own recognizance.
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City and federal offices including city hall will close Friday in observance of George Washington's birthday. Garbage crews run as usual, county courthouse stays open, post office operates normally Friday but not Saturday with no window service. Iowa liquor stores close Saturday. Mail collected Saturday on regular schedule plus extra downtown rounds. First Street Station lobby opens 6 to 9 a.m. with no window service.
Testimony recounted Sirhan Sirhan's calm reaction during the Kennedy shooting aftermath. Defense presses for mistrial amid purported prejudicial press coverage and fears jurors may face death-penalty bias, while witnesses describe the scene and Sirhan’s demeanor as composed.
Witness Saccoman described Sirhan as a "pretty good shot" after drawing a target filled with holes. Claudia Williams testified she stood with Sirhan at the range for an hour and that he helped her practice with a revolver.
Gov. Robert Ray to greet former President Lyndon Johnson at Cedar Rapids airport at 3 p.m. on Thursday before Johnson tours the Hoover library site in West Branch and visits the birthplace and grave. Johnson travels on to Rochester, Minn., for Mayo Clinic trustees meeting.
Veteran political reporter Frank Nye previews Iowa Legislature coverage airing Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5 30 and 10 00 PM on KCRG TV Channel 9. The program highlights state debates and bill progress with Nye guiding viewers through key votes and committee actions.
The Connallys, who rode with President Kennedy when he was assassinated, were subpoenaed by the state. It later dismissed the subpoena, saying it considered the Connallys hostile witnesses.
The United States urged prompt efforts to safeguard civil aviation and push for stronger international law at IC A O meetings in Montreal. U S delegate Charles Yost criticized terrorist attacks while Israeli Defense Minister Dayan warned of reprisals against neighboring states, and Zurich authorities reported three surviving guerrillas were in custody after an attack and a prior airport watch.
Serena visits a computer dating service in a colorful broadcast on KCRG Channel 9. The program BEWITCHED airs at 7 30 PM Thursday, inviting viewers to watch a magical twist on romance.
Infant Lori Lynn Amspoker daughter of Terry and Mrs Amspoker died after a short illness born Oct 26 1968 in Cedar Rapids Graveside services at Linwood cemetery at 10 30 a m Saturday Friends may call Turner chapel east until 9 p m Friday Geraldine Mae Hass 47 of 1767 Mallory street SW died after a long illness Born Sept 15 1921 lifelong Cedar Rapids resident Surviving parents Mr and Mrs Robert A Hass Services Brush chapel Saturday at 2 p m Rev Earl Heubner Burial Czech National cemetery Casket not open Friends may call chapel after noon Friday
Paul M Stolba 68 of 524 Seventh street SE Cedar Rapids died Wednesday after a brief illness. Born January 15 1901 he worked at Wilson and Co before retiring. Surviving are sisters Wilma P Harper Brookings Oregon Jennie B Felgar San Diego California and brothers William and Frank Cedar Rapids and Steven L Prescott Arizona Services at Beatty Bearle chapel 1 p.m. Saturday with Rev Earl A Huebner Calvin-Sinclair United Presbyterian Interment Oak Hill cemetery Friends may call after 7 p.m. Thursday.
Carl Mrzena, 69, of 1905 Johnson avenue NW, Cedar Rapids, died early Wednesday. Born November 17, 1899 in Moorland, he lived in Webster and Greene counties and farmed before moving to the city. Survived by wife Eunice, son Gene of Des Moines, two daughters Lillian and Mrs. Russell Maach of Cedar Rapids, and five grandchildren. Memorial services at Slinger funeral home in Jefferson Saturday at 2 p.m.
The body of Mrs. Leon Uris, 25, missing since Wednesday, was found near the couple’s Aspen residence. Sheriff Carroll Whitmire said investigation details would wait. Uris, 44, author of Exodus and Mila 18, had been in Aspen with his bride of six months after living in Hollywood where Topaz was in development.
Memorial services for Glennora M Himmel are set at Turn er Chapel West at noon Saturday led by Rev. Arthur Nash of Ely Presbyterian Church. Burial will follow at Cedar Memorial Cemetery. Friends may call at Turner West until 11 30 a.m. Saturday. The casket will not be opened after the service.
Linn county supervisors informally agreed the health center board should consider funding Area Ten Community College to operate a sheltered workshop in the former county shop building on Center Point road NE. Area Ten requested support after fire gutted the site. building would be leased to the college for $1 a year while insurance and rebuilding costs are assessed.
Ancient herbalists believed sage boosted memory and promised long life. The idea links sage to healthful dressings and traditional uses across cultures.
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