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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1969

Page

2

Five day Iowa forecast and local weather figures reported

The Daily Record notes a five day outlook from the Weather Bureau showing Iowa temperatures from near normal in the east to almost six degrees above normal in the west for Saturday through Wednesday. Normal highs range from the mid 90s north to low 40s south with lows in the mid teens north to low 20s south. Rainfall near one fourth inch is expected after the first of the week. High Thursday near 35, low overnight, with noon Friday at 35 and 2 pm Friday at 39.

Lieier Iowa Gazette

Civic Center plans outline two site options and costs

Ray Crites said a two block Civic Center would cost 58.8 million in the First Avenue area while an alternate location near Third to Fifth streets SE would cost about 8.5 million The plan envisions a theater beneath a suspended ceiling with a convertible arena space and an elevated walkway to connect districts The theater portion remains controversial amid competition from a new University of Iowa venue and questions about acoustics and wall design

Municipal Court Peiree Alan L. Graham Tower Ferrace Davis Third Avenue James A. Delvo Hiawatha Mabel E. ‘Heinrich Newhall Qua M R Lotiman Glass Road Ned H. Kohl Twenty-third Street Henry E. Schwab A Avenue Donna B. Albaugh Daniel L. Schwirgle Route One Marion Gary L. Huber 1856 Avenue Diana L. Ganske Hillside Drive Michael T. Karper Fifteenth Street James L. Ceam Karen GL Kay F. Castella First Avenue Charles H. Drew Bertram Road Doris H. Wiler Twenty-ninth Street Leland L. Walters Lauren Dvive Marie A. Houts Gateway Gardens John E. Greist James W. Heisin Thirty-fifth Street Raymond A. Ryan Sreand Avenue Gerald DB Timkemann Bowling Street Jack E. Detling Westiew Drive Lea Kercoch C Street Jack W. Teboekhorst Town City Daniel DB. Schvorder M Street Catherine Mayor Thirteenth Avenue Elizabeth S. Reese Oakland Road Wallace Guenter Kammer North Townecourt Ken‘neth Kater O Avenue Jerome C. Neily Michael BE. Osmericki First Street Robert C. Kindevag Avnue Robert W. Kubik Ty Garner Ninth Street ST Mabel ¥. Heinrich Helen A. Sarly Langdon Avenue Carol A. Manley Mt. Vernon Garry K Manley Third Street Ambhers J. Vetch Fightweath Street Rigby Leonard J. Peel Marion W. Jones Center Street Dean J. Drew Michael V. Sullivan Reynolds Avenue Johnson Fifth Avenue Ray Crites Third Fifth Streets Bifth Sixth Avenues Ftrreets SE Fourth Street University of Illinois Civic Center Comrmitter University of Iowa

Obituary Notices From Iowa Churches

Services Saturday at 2 at Metho dist church Schultz Iowa City Horace W Stuck 93 Services Saturday at 2 Beckman Butherus Iowa City Mrs Ray Veeter 78 Services Saturday at 10 St Mary's church Rosary Friday at 8 Donohie's

Methodist Schultz Iowa City Horace W. Stuck Beckman-Butherus Ray Veeter St. Mary's Church Rosary Donohie’s

Lenten Speaker Critiques Old Fundamentals Change

Rev. Donald R. Jalvert told a Montrose hotel audience during a Lenten luncheon series that fundamentals have changed yet old words fail to convey new thoughts. He described three church camps the fundamentalists the inactive traditionalists and the liberals and urged closer interfaith cooperation to avoid division and miscommunication. Men of faith were urged to clarify beliefs beyond pension considerations and echoing racial reconciliation efforts.

Donald R. Jalvert

Hearing Delays in Abodeely Change of Venue Bid

A motion for a change of venue in the Abodeely case faced delays as a March 20 hearing date was set after previous sessions were postponed for procedural reasons. Five witnesses testified, arguing a fair trial could not occur in Linn or Johnson counties, with broader concerns about publicity across the district.

William Eads Priday Joseph Abedeely Finn District Linn County Johnson County Jones, Cedar Kina Steve Jackson Michael Fay Thomas Wilkinson, Jr Thomas Horan Pay Wilkinson

Deaths Daniel Benton Long Jr infant dies after brief illness

Infant son of Daniel Benton Long and his wife of Cedar Rapids dies after a brief illness. Born December 1 1968 in Iowa City. Survived by parents grandparents and great grandparents in Cedar Rapids Springfield and Boone. Private memorial at Chapel of Memories with burial at Gedar Memorial cemetery.

Daniel Benton Long, Jr Daniel Benton Long Twenty- Seventh Street Iowa City Mary Goin Jesse Goin Gerald Long Cedar Rapids Velma Cretors Frank Kirk W. R. Goin Springfield

Memorial Services and Burials in Local Churches

Memorial Services held Saturday at Mayfield Rath E chapel at 2 pm with Reverend Donald T Caspers. Entombment at Chapel of Memories mausoleum Cedar Memorial, funeral home in charge. Joseph A Turner Chapel East Monday noon service by Dr Glemm McMichael with burial at Oak Shade Cemetery Marion. viewing until 11:30 am. William A Gregory requiem mass at 9:30 am Saturday at Immaculate Conception Church, burial Mt Calvary Cemetery Turner Chapel West in charge.

Salon — Sonest Numa Brosh’s Cedar Rapids Norway Rena Rose United Methodist Church George Brosh Alphonse “Al”Butz St. Michael’s Church Belle Plaine Aniia Kaderavie Immaculate Conception Dhureh Roger E. O’brien Mt. Calvary Cemetery Turner Chapel West Vis

Nixon in France Opens Peace Policy Discussion

Nixon arrived at Orly airport two minutes early to a ceremonial welcome as he spoke of developing policies for peace. The president urged an end to clashes and emphasized looking to the future during a ritual at Orly while the crowd in Cedar Rapids Gazelle observed a symbolic gesture with a French woman.

Nixon Cedar Rapids Gazelle Fri France Orly gUtendant Alsehief

Governors Rebuff Reagan Campus Inquiry Call

Washington AP Gov Reagan urged a federal probe of campus outbreaks as nationwide risk. The National Governors Conference rejected the resolution by voice vote and backed an executive committee crafted measure stressing that lawless student acts must not halt education for the many. Attorney General Mitchell said the Justice Department continues to pursue civil rights act anti riot probes connected with campus disorders.

Washington Reagan National Governors Conference California Afies Miazea John Mitchall Justice Department Mitchell Ramsty Clark

State House Debates School Aid Levels for 1969 70 70 71

Lawmakers clash over proposed school aid funding with figures of 115 million for 1970 71 and 100 million for 1969 70. Democrats say more is needed to curb local property tax burdens while opponents discuss income tax as an alternative. The bill also includes 3.5 million for disabled students and 191 thousand for national defense act programs.

Joseph Johnston Lowal City Ocal Johnston Finderknecht Construction Co Cedar Rapids

Quake Hits Portugal Hard Near Lisbon As Aftershocks Emerge

A powerful earthquake near Lisbon caused structural damage in the Algarve and coastal towns. Aftershocks were reported while officials assess buildings in Portimao Albufeira and Coimbra. Lisbon fire crews found damage in several southern villages.

Lisbon Algarve Portugal Prtovince Portinag Albufeira Coimbra Liston Spain

Paris Talks Highlight French Nuclear Stance and NATO Rift

Observers note no direct clash over issues after a renewal of Western cooperation talks. De Gaulle seeks an independent French nuclear deterrent and France's stance on NATO, European integration, and Vietnam policies shape the dialogue.

Buit de Gaulle France Frater NATO U.S Vietnam

Joke bill proposes polygamy reform in New Mexico salon

The report notes a satirical bill introduced in Santa Fe aimed at allowing up to six wives for members of certain religious sects. It references U S and French diplomacy and the Nixon Paris visit, with observers watching crowds and Nixon greeting supporters outside the Arc de Triomphe.

U.S de Gaulle France Santa FE Mexico Senate Paris Nixoy Alsol Sen William Sego i-Alba Henryquerque Cabot Lodge Vietnam Church of Jesus Christ Nguyen Cao Ky Oni New Mexico Nixon Arc de Triomphe

War Memorial in Agana to honor Japanese dead planned

Government sources say construction of a war memorial in Agana Guan is expected to begin soon to honor Japanese dead, with UPI reporting on the planned project.

Agana Guan UPI Guein

Federal building project funds aid announced last November

The Bureau of the Budget announced a $500,000 allocation for the Federal building project. No decision Friday on bids over the amount. Potential relocation of multiple federal offices including armed forces recruiters and civil agencies across ground to third floors.

Bureau of the Budget Armed Forces Federal Extension Services Air Force Office of Special Investigation Army Veterinary Fool Inspection Service Army Internal Revenue Service U.S. Agriculture Arams Division Civil Service FBI Atoney Congressman’s U.S. Marshal

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