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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1969

Page

6

Fires and obituaries mix in terse Daily Record entry

A compact Daily Record page reports fires near Wilson and Sixth Avenue SE and a string of obituaries and funeral plans across multiple towns. It lists names such as Aurora-Clark Meyer, Kruessel Fawcett in Lamont, Elizabeth Sutxtein, Albert Schultz, and Henry Ortgies among others, plus funeral times and church affiliations. Weather snippets, rainfall notes, and legislative updates from Iowa sessions appear, interwoven with service details for several individuals and communities.

Abortion Bill Misses Vote After Reconsideration Effort

Des Moines AP recounts the debate on liberalizing Iowa abortion law. Senators Van Gilst DeHart and Flatt were absent or ill as supporters and opponents traded positions. A proposed compromise sought to strike the mental health clause and require early 18 week abortions only with medical approval. The 30-2 vote showed the bill failing to gain reconsideration despite hopes from proponents.

Kosek Des Moines Senate Towa Arbuckle Benda Briles Clarke DeKoster Griffin Hougen Kosek Lisle Lodwick Messerly Mow~ry Nicholson Potgeter Potter Shaff Stanley Stephens Denman Dodds Doderer Gaudineer Glenn McGill Palmer Reichhardt Shirley Weimer Anderson Batloun Conklin Curran Erskine Frey Gilley Ham Lner Keith Klink Kyhi Lamborn Lange Laverty Leonard Lucken Mogged Neu Ollenburg Parker Rigler Smith Sullivan Thordsen Walsh Coleman Frommelt Hill O'Malley Schaben DeHart Flat van Gilst

Feaker Denies Bank Robbery Trial March 11

Beryl D Feaker 40 pled innocent to two counts charging robbery of the First Trust and Savings Bank Cedar Rapids. Trial set for 9 am March 11 in Cedar Rapids federal court after arraignment before Judge Edward J McManus. Bond reduced from 10000 to 5000. defendant may post 500 to be freed.

Beryl D. Feaker Vernon Ely First Trust and Savings Bank of Cedar Rapids Feaker Edward J. McManus McManus

Policewomen tests set for April twenty fifth

Policewomen service test to be given April 25 for applicants. Matias says the need is great and the officers will work with women and girls in investigations. Duties include uniform and plainclothes work with a clothing allowance as patrolmen. William A. Gregory, 60, ex Century Engineering employee, dies after long illness. Born May 18 1884 in Clayton County, he was a parishioner of Immaculate Conception Church. No immediate survivors. Requiem mass 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Immaculate Conception Church. Burial Mt Calvary Cemetery. Rosary 7:30 p.m. Friday at Turner Chapel West. Memorial services for Mabel J. Scott Friday at Turner Chapel East. Burial Cedar Memorial Cemetery. Meta Sadler funeral Friday at Turner Chapel East. Burial Linwood Cemetery.

William Gregory William A. Gregory The Century Engineering Co Clayton County Immaculate Conception Church Roger E. O’brien Mt. Calvary Cemetery Turner Chapel West Father O'Brien Scott Mabel J. Turner J. Richard Wagner Cedar Memorial Cemetery Sadler, Meta Turner Chapel East Church of Christ Scientist Linwood Cemetery

Cedar Rapids Woman Receives ARC Anai Magnussen Award

A Cedar Rapids resident Mrs. John Carey of 618 Cottage Grove Avenue SE became the first recipient of the Anai Magnussen award from the American National Red Cross, presented by Miss Magnussen in Des Moines. The award honors nurses for outstanding Red Cross service.

Cedar Rapids John Carey Cottage Grove Avenue Anai Magnussen American National Red Cross Red 3 Cross Magnussen Red Cross Carey Des Moines

Shaw Under Cross Examination In Perjury Case

The transcript shows Shaw facing cross examination by ADA James Alcock in a perjury dispute. The text lists several individuals with street addresses, including Gilbert L. Davies, David A. Deaver Jr, Gerald R. Dessert, and Raymond Frisch, in various city avenues and lanes.

Garrison O'Donnell James Alcock Gilbert L. Davies II Avenue David A. Deaver, Jr Juniper Drive Gerald R.dessert Skylark Lane Raymond Frisch Vestama Aye

Berlin high school hosts women investigator training event

The program seeks female investigators to address rising narcotics abuse among youths. Sessions run 9 am to 4 pm at Berlin high school with readings, oratory, and discussion. Winners advance to state competition and the public may attend Saturday's event.

Senate Unit Okays G R Council Pay

A political row unfolds over proposed salary boosts for Cedar Rapids city leaders in Berlin. The plan would set mayor pay at 14400 dollars and council members at 12800, with implementation only after the next council takes office. Nixon condemns external pressure as German leaders discuss the move amid occupation tensions.

Talks Continue Amid Vietnam Delegation Dispute

The four delegations met for five hours with tense exchanges as Vietnamese protesters cursed repeatedly. Lodgeon said no dramatic progress was reported yet remains hopeful the long sessions will be constructive. Kiem warned that Nixon administration aggression could derail the talks. The group plans to reconvene next Thursday.

Lodgeon U. S Kiem The Front Mnewsmen Nixon

Deaths Joseph A Crew lifelong Cedar Rapids resident

Joseph A. Crew 44 longtime Cedar Rapids resident and Collins Radio Co. employee died Thursday after brief illness. Born December 31, 1916 in Cedar Rapids, he married Kathryn W. Pence December 24, 1963. A World War II veteran, he is survived by his wife, a son Maj. David E. Crew in Vietnam, two brothers, two sisters, and three grandchildren. Memorial services and burial details pending. The family suggests gifts to Easter Seal Society for Crippled Children and Adults of Iowa.

Joseph A. Crew Twentysixth Street Cedar Rapids Collins Radio Co Bor Kathryn W. Pence Dee Town City Maj David E. Crew Vietnam Adrian Crew Cedar Jack Crew Moline Til Robert L. Penquite Ill Paul van Horne Waterloo Tuwner Chapel Oak [Shade Marion Easter Seal Society For Iowa

Nixon Honors Night Wreath, West Berlin Freedom Message

President Nixon paused at a cross marking the youths shot in East Berlin and appeared moved by their photographs. He noted a crowd chanting Nixon go home but said the real signs were faces showing a desire for freedom. He addressed troops and families, laid a wreath, and promised freedom for West Berlin.

East Berlin Nixon An Nixon Rome West Berlin

Courthouse I L Baker Case To Be Resubmitted

The indictment against I L Baker former president of Continental Metals Inc Marion on a charge of false entries will be resubmitted to Linn grand jury in April Judge William Eads noted on the calendar sheet the case will be resubmitted without opposition from the state. Baker allegedly added no accounts receivable omitted items from accounts payable and then sold stock at an inflated price He was indicted Jan 8 His attorney moved Jan 22 to have the matter resubmitted arguing only one side of the story had been presented and that the defendant should be allowed to explain the corporation transactions.

I. L. Baker Continental Metals, Inc Marion Linn Grand Jury William Eads Baker

Demands Hearing On Forgery Count

James R. Neilsen of 3706 Oakland road NE demanded a preliminary hearing on a forgery charge. Municipal Judge Loren M. Hullinger Jr. set March 5. Also noted are enlistments and military moves with several Linn County residents listed for service and transfers, including Vickie A. Stahle and others, with brief duty locations and dates.

James R. Neilsen Oakland Road Loren M. Hullinger, Jr Jack Klaus Earlville Was. Neilsen Ft. Polk Vickie A. Stahle Avenue NW Linn the Women’s Air Force San Antonio Texas

Fuel Taxes Errors Could Cost Fremont Firm over 100 000

Little Audrey's Transportation Co. of Fremont Nebraska faces possible rebilling for 1968 Iowa taxes after an audit by Washington state uncovered a 430000 mile record shortage in Iowa and a 700000 mile understatement in Nebraska. The reciprocity board has until March 17 to decide on rebilling plus penalties or interest. If prorating for 1969 is denied and full licensing rates apply, costs could exceed 100000.

Little Audrey’s Transportation Co. Inc Fremont Neb Iowa Joy Fitzgerald Nebraska Washington Fitzgerald

Also Mentioned on This Page

Daily Record Wilson and iCo Third Street Sixteenth Lavenue SE C.R. Weather Aurora Clark Meyer First Baptist Church Madison Cemetery Kruessel Fawcett Lamont Shellsberg George F Grace Trinity Church Holland Vinton I. Mintela Huby Normal Bard Oakwood Cemetery Devaney McGregor Peter Peterson Elocity Swede Ridge Lutheran Church Son Friends Thornburg’s Marengo- Elizabeth M Sutxtein First Methodist Church San Monticello Henry Ortgies SS. Peter and Paul Lutheran Y Ehurch Goettsch’s. Spares Monona Edwin Haag Manchester Albert T. Schultz Charles City Central Methodist Church Shelly’s Iowa Development Commission House Fayette Waldo Walker Bellas- Wright West Union Andrew Jasper Burnham and Wood Leta McQuilken Fry and Holland Solon Joseph F. Cerny Brosh’s St. Mary's Church Rosary Homestead William Ehrle Hoover-Valentine Marengo Peralurts Bass van Gilst Doskaloosa Pearle DeHart R‘ames Joseph Flatt Winterset Flatt John Graff Ravenwood Terrace Gerald Sas E. Harrington Frederick Belmont Parkway Kee James J. Messing Horfion Third Avenue St. Luke's Kenneth Selk Keystone Jerry Armstrong Edward Burrell Twenty-first Street John Miller West Branch Richard Peters Chicago Eugene Wilkinson Duane D. Countryman Bernice I. Mahan Arthur L. Lillie Kathleen M. Messer Shellsburg Diana J. Schutzman Hiram V. Schuteman Karolyn XK. Mithnan Richard J. Mittmah Dana Waschek Frank Jin. Waschek Anna J. Plander James F. Plander Jim Griffin Senate el Senate Social Services Committee Towa State Medical Society Matias C.R. Woman ARC Linn County Draft Board William L. Meek Cornell Street Army Ft. Lewis Wash Meek Marine Cenns San Diego Philip B. Akers Central City Tobey C. Anderson Iowa City Dennis C. Beaman Thirty Fourth Street Marvin L. Butteris Lisbon Michael A. Colby Twenty - Fifth Avenue William H Cala Naw Toandan Daniel” P. Courtney McKinley Street Gary L. Cray J Avenue NW Shaw East Iowa Jwhe Waller Walter M. Hayter James J. Knudsen Thirty-first Street Robert A. Kolek Mt. Vernon David D. Kopp Melvin Ekrewson Eighth Avenue Robert E. McNeil Russo Venter Randall L. Miller James Phelat Avenue SE Stephen C. Neal Long Beach Calif Dennis K Netolicky Center Street Nicholas D. O'Toole Anand Ati Harmant Miss Magnussen Omaha Bureau of Family Service Department of Health, Education and Welfare Washington, D.C American Red Cross Do Wittess Linn Health Department White Cross Society UCS Children’s ‘Land Nursing Services Marion Geoffrey van Vieve Thirtieth Street Drive Richard A. Palmer Berlin I High School Patecoan Enani Massis Valtuuhel Ine Sneeen Alcock Perry Russo Dymond Perry Jim Garrison G.R. Council Nes A. S Britain France West Klaus Schuetz Mwesinger Wae Murdoch Funeral Homes Springville Center Point Walker bEp Italy James J. Callahan John P.I Callahan Fourth Avenue Union Saragat Rons Beadle America Robert H. Beadle Allies Great Lakes Larry D Koenig Rudy Koenig Virginia Beach Rocky V Hobbs H. Hobbs San Pedro L. Cpl Robert G. Cain, Jr Kristine Cain E Avenue NW Son of Land Martha H. Cain E Street Monterey Germany ex_ Marine David L.uberance Blackwell Otto Blackwell Sixth Fromj el ‘Loro Pendleton Quirinale Palace LaSalle High Cedar Memorial Funeral Home and Cemetery Tausa East St. SE Janeen Kuss St. S.W Pupmnts Vernon Village Crampards John E. Lapes Srd Ave Turner’s Turner Mortuary First Ave. West Second Ave. S John B. Turner
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