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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1967

Page

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McNamara Says Government Unified Behind Bombing North Vietnam

Secretary of Defense McNamara stated the administration is absolutely unified with Secretary Rusk on the need for air raids on Hanoi. He sought to dispel any image of a split and said there has never been a disagreement between them on bombing policy or targets.

Washington Defense McNamara North Vietnam State Rusk Hanoi McNamara Rusk Secretary of State Secretary of Defense

School Officials Suspend Student After Attack at Washington High

Washington high school suspends a student after an alleged attack on a staff member. Superintendent Dr. Arnold Salisbury says incident details will be presented to the board in March. staff member required dental repairs and the student sustained a hand injury. The student was on probation for truancy.

Washington High School Arnold Salisbury Board of Education Salisbury

Iowa Declares Geode Official State Rock

The Iowa House and Senate approved a resolution making the geode the official state rock. Some lawmakers objected noting a geode is a rock formation rather than rock, with debate over whether it should be called state rock or state stone.

House Senate Des Moines Iowa Clarence Schmarje Rmuscatine Lawrence Allen Council Bluffs

Merchants Bank Sues Hargrave for 108 Thousand in Notes

Merchants National Bank files two suits against Hargrave Construction Co at 210 Thirty third street SE seeking judgments totaling 108 474 17 for unpaid promissory notes. One suit demands 67 442 11 covering notes of 50 000 due Oct 17 and 16 909 08 due Oct 28. The other includes Roger F Hahn and Winifred Hahn as defendants seeking 41 032 06 for a 40 000 note due Oct 10.

Merchants National Bank Hargrave Construction Co Thirty-third Street Drive Roger F. Hahn Winifred

$103,226 Suit Filed as Result Of Auto Crash

Catherine Ann Rhea and her mother Harriette Rhea filed a $103,226 accident damage suit against Harold Barger over a Center Point road NE crash. They claim Barger drove negligently at excessive speed while intoxicated, injuring Miss Rhea who required two jaw surgeries and endures ongoing pain and disfigurement. Mrs. Rhea seeks medical expenses and loss of services.

Catherine Ann Rhea Harriette Rhea Thirty-ninth Street Harold Barger B Avenue Center Point Road Barger Miss Rhea Rheas Rhea

McCollum Fined For Violating Work Privilege

Judge Harold D. Victor held Frank G. McCollum an inmate at Linn county jail in contempt for violating work release. He fined 75 dollars and sentenced him to 15 days suspended, with six months probation under George Griffin supervision and a requirement to attend Alcoholics Anonymous. McCollum violated his release by drinking and returning late. He will be released Saturday after 30 days on an assault charge.

Harold D. Victor Friday Frank G. McCollum Linn County McCollum George Griffin Alcoholics Anonymous Magnus Hotel

Bower Pleads Guilty to Reduced Larceny Charge

Darrell R. Bower 19 of 314 Nassau Street SE pled guilty to petty larceny after the county attorney recommended dropping larceny in the nighttime. Judge Harold D. Victor fined him 50 dollars and costs for the Oct. 27 incident at Easy Wash Launderette 860 Fifth Avenue SE where a pop machine and washing machine were broken.

Darrell R. Bower Jack Fulton Bower Nassau Street SE Harold D. Vietor Easy Wash Fifth Avenue SE

Probation Granted for Richard J. Akerly in Theft Case

Richard J. Akerly, 32, of Center Point, was sentenced by Judge Harold D. Vietor to five years in Fort Madison for a theft count but placed on probation. He pled guilty February 14 to stealing 181.80 dollars from a refrigerator at Shakey's Pizza Parlor, 4810 First Avenue NE, on November 10.

Richard J. Akerly Center Point Harold D. Vietor Fort Madison Akerly Shakey’s First Avenue

Man Fined for drunk driving plea in city court

Charles W. Bottoms, 28, of 709 First Street SW, pled guilty before Judge Warren J. Rees to a drunk driving charge. He was fined 300 dollars, costs, and his license revoked for 60 days after a Feb. 17 arrest at Eighth Avenue and First Street.

Charles W. Bottoms First Street Warren J. Rees Eighth Avenue

Tavernie Pleads Guilty to Larceny

Richard N. Tavernie twenty of 1100 Fifth Street NE pled guilty before Judge Warren J. Rees to larceny. Sentencing set for 10 a.m. March 1. He allegedly stole a two way radio from George W. Martin of 1822 Mt Vernon Road SE from a pickup in a Quaker Oats lot.

Richard N. Tavernie Fifth Street Warren J.rees Rees Tavernie George W. Martin Mt. Vermon Road

County Attorney Drops Charge Against Nelson in Cedar Rapids

Friday Dismissal by County Attorney Jack Fulton ends the false uttering of a check case against 61 year old Christoffer Nelson of Cedar Rapids due to insufficient evidence.

Jack Fulton Christoffer Nelson Cedar Rapids

Phantom of the Rue Morgue on Channel 9 at 10:25 PM

Karl Malden headlines a murder tale as THE CH 9 MOVIE presents Phantom of the Rue Morgue on KCRG-TV at 10:25 p.m. The program promises intrigue and classic film suspense.

Karl Malden Kcrg-Tv

LaSalle to Host East Iowans at Speech Contest

LaSalle high school hosts over 400 Eastern Iowa students for the Iowa High School Speech Assn district event. Regis high school runs one act plays as part of the contest with fifteen schools entered. Division I speakers advance to state finals at Ottumwa on March 18.

LaSalle LaSalle High School Iowa Iowa High School Speech Assn Regis High School Ann Christine la Salle Ottumwa

Pastor Named To Liquor Unit By Gov Hughes

The Rev. Carl G. Sinning of Manning, a Presbyterian minister, was appointed by Gov. Harold Hughes to the Iowa liquor commission to fill the term of Jay I. Colburn. Sinning, 54, will serve a six year term starting July 1, with senate confirmation required. He has pastored in Manning Ida Grove and Lake Park and has served on the Alcoholism Commission since 1963. He was born in Waukon and educated at Dubuque University and Theological Seminary. He is married with no children.

Des Moines Carl G. Sinning Manning Iowa Liquor Commission Harold Hughes Senate Sinning Manning Presbyterian Church Ida Grove Lake Park Jay i C. Colburn Harlan Commission Mr. Sinning Iowa Commission On Waukon Dubuque University Dubuque Theological Seminary

Soviet Official Ousted by Swiss Expatriate Bribery Case

A Soviet official linked to an international organization in Geneva was expelled from Switzerland on bribery and attempted espionage accusations. The Swiss government provided no name or further details in its brief Friday statement.

Bern Geneva Switzerland

Cedar Rapids Gazette Subscription Rates and Delivery

The notice outlines Cedar Rapids Gazette subscription options and rates, including in paper and mail editions. It mentions carrier service availability and the Associated Press right to republication of local news and AP dispatches.

Associated Press

Awards Presented at Taft Pierce Cleveland and Other Schools

Thursday awards were given to numerous Cub Scouts at Taft Pierce Cleveland Arthur Eden United Church and other locations. Recipients include Bruce Borthwick Jeff Cahn Steve Day Denny Dietrich Mike Knowles Jim Gallagher Randy Collins Kevin Blocker Randy Boone Daniel Boggs Raymond Richardson Scott Level Terry Ard Kirk Ball Tony Carr Corky DeBoer Mike Doyle Steve Hastings Kurt Jansen Randy Lefebvre David Prouty Allan Roderick Brett Warren Brett Williams Mickey Bertelli Allan Bryant Jeff Davidson Steve Downing Scott Farmer Charles Kucera Craig LeClerc Brian Phelps Jeff Prouty David Stullie Ronnie Wasik Kendall Bray Scott Gayer Dennis Douda Mark Pucci Mark Schmidt Tom Shaff Kevin Kosek Bobby Walker Jeff Steffen Craig Smith Mike Magee Pat Hazelys Jeff Stearns Greg Stearns Gordon Nordgren Michael Fisher Craig Augustine Jeff Ripperton Robbie Robertson Craig Willman Kevin Schirm Danny Ackerman Steve Hess Scott Hess Barry Norden Gary Baumgartner Kenneth Samek Billy Whaughenbury Randy Bance Jim Jenkins Rick Jordan Steve Lyford Richard Ackerman Mike Bottoms Tod Allison Douglas Hollan Jim Covington Rusty Garvey Randy DeBoer Tom Jackson Scott Martin Doug Murdock Robert Godbey Michael Hill Brad Schubert Dan Jackson Paul Lillies Bill Quimby James Turner Robert Bowser Vaude Wilford Randall Roethlisberger Gregory McGee Randy Port Thomas Miller Mark Maudsley Timmy Bowers Jimmy Clinton Robert Graw Eugene Maudsley Michael Sykora.

Pack Taft School Bruce Borthwick Jeff Cahn Steve Day Denny Dietrich Mike Knowles Jim Gallagher Randy Collins Kevin Blocker Randy Boone Daniel Boggs Raymond Richardson Scott Level Pierce School Terry Ard Kirk Ball Tony Carr Corky DeBoer Mike Doyle Steve Hastings Kurt Jansen Randy Lefebvre David Prouty Allan Roderick Brett Warren Brett Williams Mickey Bertelli Allan Bryant Jeff Davidson Steve Downing Scott Farmer Charles Kucera Craig LeClerc Brian Phelps Jeff Prouty David Stullie Ronnie Wasik Kendall Bray Scott Gayer Dennis Douda Mark Pucci Mark Schmidt Tom Shaff Cleveland School Kevin Kosek Bobby Walker Jeff Steffen Craig Smith Mike Magee Pat Hazelys Jeff Stearns Greg Stearns Gordon Nordgren Michael Fisher Craig Augustine Jeff Ripperton Robbie Robertson Craig Willman Scott Walker Kevin Schirm Danny Ackerman Steve Hess Scott Hess Barry Norden Gary Baumgartner Kenneth Samek Billy Whaughenbury Randy Bance Jim Eden United Church of Christ James Turner Robert Bowser Vaude Wilford Randall Roethlisberger Gregory McGee Randy Port Thomas Miller Mark Maudsley Timmy Bowers Jimmy Clinton Robert Graw Eugene Maudsley Michael Sykora

Young Motorist Wastes No Time Ticketed Again

Cedar Rapids youth Cletus V. Moser Jr. 16 of 65 Oklahoma Ave SW was arrested at 10 05 a m for speeding then at 10 25 a m collided with Nancy K Turner 30 of 257 Twentyeth Ave SW. Turner's car totaled as was Moser's. He faces a second speeding charge and has not appeared in court.

Cedar Rapids Cletus V. Moser, Jr Oklahoma Avenue Moser J Street Nancy K. Turner Twentieth Avenue

North Liberty Boy 2 Dies in One Car Crash

Special to The Gazette Iowa City a North Liberty family suffered tragedy Friday when two year old William Glenn Heldreth was killed as his mother Mrs. Willie Heldreth lost control on North Dubuque Street near Mayflower Hall. Passengers Rosemarie 8 Gloria 13 and Mrs Heldreth were hospitalized in serious condition.

Iowa City North Liberty William Glenn Heldreth North Dubuque Street Mayflower Hall Willie Heldreth William Rosemarie Gloria

Primary in June Voted by House

Iowa House approved HF107 to move the primary election date back to June from September. The 84 to 28 vote fell largely along party lines in the Republican controlled chamber. The bill heads to the Democratic controlled Senate, which previously moved the date to September.

Des Moines Iowa House Senate Democrats

Knights of Columbus Nocturnal Adoration Service Tonight

Community briefs note a Knights of Columbus adoration service at Mercy hospital chapel beginning at 8 PM. Other items include local ads for Duraclean rug cleaners, a dean’s list honor at St. Ambrose College, and various business notices.

Knights of Columbus Mercy Hospital Chapel David Boland Raymond E. Boland Richmond Road St. Ambrose College Davenport

Poland Seeks Pied Piper as Mice Devour Grain

A Polish newspaper reports Poland faces a pest problem with mice eating over 20,000 tons of corn stored on state and private farms in the Lower Silesia region near Krakow and Katowice. Local officials search for a solution to protect the harvest and prevent shortages.

Warsaw UPI Poland Lower Silesia Krakow Katowice

Also Mentioned on This Page

Govt. United Courthouse News Merchants Bank Hargrave Teresa A. Murphy Fifteenth Street SE Miss Murphy Seifert’s Lindale Plaza Dan R. J. Akerly Cee ACE Electronics First Ave Regis Donald Stribling Gov. Hughes Che Gsan Pul Dave SE Cede Weise Lowa Cedar Rap Carr Wikt Cub News Arthur School Randy DeBoer Tom Jackson Scott Martin Doug Murdock Robert ‘Godbey Michael Hill Brad Schubert Dan Jackson Paul ‘Lillies Bill Quimby North Liberty Boy Duraclean Rug Cleaners Beautician Sandy Mitralsky Dale W. Fielder Thirty-second Street Knights of Columbus Council E Avenue NW Bob Hittenmiller Pierson’s Florists Ellis Boulevard Robert Shimek J&r Second Avenue SE Roy G. Kramer Seventeenth Street SE Mercy Hospital the Gazette Elma Moore Torrance Calif Baltimore Century Engineering Long Beach Maurice Estes Professional Park Third Street Armstrong National Assn. of Dallas William Paxson Jefferson High School Charles Beusch Donald Stout Donald Nau Peter Solar Franklin Junior High U. S Roosevelt Motor Hotel Second Street Roosevelt Hotel
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