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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1967
Page
8
Frigid to mild weather readings with temperatures and precipitation totals for February and notes on local incidents. Fire, police, and traffic reports list fines for speeding and other infractions at multiple locations. Obituary notices and funeral services for residents of Kalona, Richland, Norway, Ottumwa, and surrounding towns.
Washington AP reports Lunar Orbiter 3 photo of the moon shows no sign of the smoke Soviet astronomers linked to a possible enormous crater. They suggest the feature could be volcanic in origin rather than caused by meteorites.
Edward A. Jurgensen, 66, of 1210 Sixteenth Street SW, was arrested Friday afternoon and charged with shoplifting after an employee at the San Mari store on Third Avenue and Rockford Road SW observed him concealing a carton of cigarettes under his shirt. He was released on a $110 bond.
Anti nuclear demonstrators clashed with police during the launch of Britain s second Polaris submarine HMS Renown at Birkenhead on Saturday. The protest highlighted public opposition to nuclear weapons amid a formal naval ceremony.
The fire at Frank Berrs home in Bertram destroyed a garage and pickup, but firefighters from West Bertram prevented spread to the house. The 9:45 a.m. alarm noted an oil burner leak causing a fuel ignition, with minor house damage.
Manila reports quote House Speaker Jose Laurel urging U S Ambassador William Blair to be declared persona non grata or recalled after Blair criticised a Philippine congressman. Laurel claims Blair insulted him personally and the government, says two resolutions to demand Blair’s recall are drafted, and calls for a special congressional committee to re appraise U S commitments.
Reports from Peking say Maoist followers are being rounded up after public executions. Wall newspapers claim the army has turned on Mao in Henan with nearly a thousand Maoists arrested. Tibet reports indicate communists there largely defecting to anti-Mao forces as Radio Moscow notes failed counterattacks since General Chang Kuo-hua’s rebellion.
Iowa State University Hamp shire herd swept three of four classes at the Iowa State Spring Market Hog Show preliminaries at Hawkeye Downs Cedar Rapids. Loren and Al Christian of La Porte City lead the ISU swine herd as they build toward repeating their Minnesota Spring barrow championship in Albert Lea. Final results list first and second place finishers across lightweight to heavyweight pens and the Iowa Derby of Swinedom.
Former Alabama attorney general Richmond Flowers urges the Deep South to confront its present predicaments and pursue leadership that expands opportunities for all. He emphasizes unity, public justice, peaceful policy, and overcoming prejudice with reason respect and responsibility. He calls for action through courts and community effort while supporting equal education and black leadership in civil rights progress.
The National Council of Catholic Men published The Church and War by James O Gara to present a balanced Christian view on conflict. It outlines Augustine s just war doctrine, reflects on World War II, Vatican II cautions, and calls for alternatives to Vietnam warfare, with ordering details for copies.
Two youths aged 13 and 17 reported they were beaten and robbed by a young man on a county road near Ely Friday night. Their mother told The Gazette the assailant blocked their car and beat them severely stealing their money. Linn County sheriff's deputies investigate the assault.
In Fall River Massachusetts the Roman Catholic diocese will keep parochial schools open on Catholic holy days starting next September. Diocesan school superintendent Rev Patrick O Neill says closures on holy days caused problems for working parents and that attendance at mass plus classroom religious programs will make holy days more meaningful for students.
Actress Diane McBain appears as a celebrity contestant on The Dating Game this Saturday at 6 30 p m airing on Channel 9 in Color.
Lowell Bridwell, 42, former Ohio newspaper man, will lead the federal highway administration shaping highway construction and traffic safety programs. He outlined 20 auto safety standards and aims to curb urban congestion while maintaining safety as he oversees policy at the Transportation Department. Bridwell has career roots at Ohio(State Journal AP) Columbus Citizen and Scripps Howard before joining federal work in 1962.
Thursday awards were handed to a long list of recipients at Trinity Lutheran Church including Guy Bangs Keith Shields Scott Campbell Scott Bruzek Randall Mills David Haerther Steve Kepros Jeffrey Dyson David Burian Scott Smyth Bruce Werning Mark King Douglas Barnes and Curtis Werning. A second set of awards was given Thursday at St Pauls Methodist Church to Brian Doonjan Steve Galio Kevin Cassens Britt Batson Dean Young Ronald Melchert Kevin Long Kent Oyler Brian Fry Jimmy Holderman David Waite Kent Knepper Mike Nelson Steve Forsythe Todd Brooks Jeff Cassens Joe Merritt Dann Kroeger Larry Schladetzky Danny Parks Scott Krebs Doug Klinger Tom McGannon Greg Schubert Mike Strope Mark Ginsberg Jim Young David Christie Ralph Rodena Joey Ohlman Terry Ruchotzke Bob Niesz Kirk Henton Teddy Gedicke and Steve Melsha.
SAIGON AP reports Operation Junction City named after Junction City Kansas near Fort Riley. Major General Jonathan Seaman, now lieutenant general and commander of Second Field Force, oversees the operation with the First Infantry Division as a major unit in the offensive.
Italy. The national library, badly damaged by the November flood, will reopen partly to the public on March 1 officials said.
Over 24 hours, U S forces raised enemy kill totals to 49 with sniper caps and caches uncovered. U S Marines in northern provinces report 31 enemy killed, South Vietnamese claim 65 more in three engagements. U S losses include three aircraft wrecks with five service members dead, while a Phantom crew survived a delta crash. North Vietnam missions constrained by bad weather, with only 60 strike sorties.
Petit jury jurors in Linn county are not required Monday but must report March 6. Doctor Maurice Estes moves his office to 119 Third Street NE Professional Park Building on Feb 27. Patient parking noted in Armstrong ramp. Jane Huyck named to Concordia Teachers College dean’s list Seward. Merton R. Lewis hospitalized at St. Luke’s in ICU. Sandy’s Beauty Salon seeks beautician at 364-7631. Bob Godard reports two front seats stolen from his Volkswagen at Times theater. Knights of Columbus 909 Steak Fry Feb 25 6–9 pm Reservations 362-6031. Yankee Cut Rate station 1455 Mt Vernon Rd SE entered early Saturday. nothing missing. Dean’s List Judy Kulish 1822 Ave NE named to Marycrest College dean’s list and listed in Who’s Who 1966-67. All Dairy Queen Stores now open.
Four people were treated and released from Cedar Rapids hospitals after three minor traffic accidents Friday. Richard L. Bonebrake 17 of Marion and Arlene M. Howell 23 of Cedar Rapids were hurt in a two car crash on Twelfth avenue SE and Third street. Bonebrake cited for no license and leaving the scene. Wilma J Moyle and Howard G Moyle owners of the Bonebrake car were charged with permitting an unauthorized driver. Shirley J. Smith 19 of Cedar Rapids was cited for failing to yield at a stop sign after a collision with Richard A. Cook of Sigourney. a passenger in Cook's car was mildly injured. Rose A. McCansin 22 of Sigourney was treated for suspected pelvic and spinal injuries and released. Smith ran a stop sign at E avenue and Sixteenth street NE, sending Cook's car into a pole. William G. Greene of the Cedar Rapids YMCA was treated for facial lacerations and a shoulder injury after his car struck a light pole near Lindale Plaza. Police reported no charges.
Linn county sheriff's deputies arrested three young persons on charges of possession of liquor Friday night. A fourth was charged with contributing to the delinquency of minors. Arraigned before Justice Glenn Powers, James Allen Lockwood, 19, Elmhurst drive NE, was fined 25 dollars and costs for possession of beer as a minor. David V. Henrickson, 21, of Pocahontas, received a 30 day suspended sentence for contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Two juveniles were turned over to county probation officers.
Brides are matched against grooms in a spirited quiz on the TRE Newlywed Game. The show airs Saturday at 7 p.m. in color on KCRG Television, Channel 9.
Madrid AP The Franco government approved a long awaited draft law granting Spain s 30000 Protestants Jews and other minorities equal rights to practice their faiths. The draft goes to parliament for approval before effect.
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