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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1969

Page

3

Iowa weather and court notes amid mid winter forecasts

The Iowa forecast calls for Saturday through Wednesday temperatures near normal in the east and up to six degrees above normal in the west with above normal days into next week. Precipitation totals around a quarter inch are expected after the week begins. The record includes local names and addresses, tax and court entries, fines for traffic violations, divorce and marriage notices, and obituaries from the period.

Weather Bureau Iowa

Civic Center cost estimates outlined by architects

Ray Crites reported two proposed sites for a civic center with costs about 8.8 million and 8.5 million. The difference stems from building an elevated pedestrian walkway between the theater area and arena. Architects note a proposed suspended ceiling could intensify sound during arena events but isn’t viewed as a major drawback.

Ray Crites First Avenue A Avenue Third Fifth Streets Fifth Sixth Avenues First Streets Fourth Street

Infant Daniel Benton Long Jr Dies After Brief Illness

Daniel Benton Long Jr born December 10 1968 in Iowa City died Thursday after a brief illness. Survived by parents grandparents and great grandparents in Iowa Missouri and Missouri relatives. Private memorial at Chapel of Memories with burial at Cedar Memorial.

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 Wilma Long Boone Chapel of Memories William Long Bertram United Immaculate Conception Church Roger E. O'Brien Mt. Calvary Cemetery Turner Chapel West

Theater plans stir debate over civic center design

A proposed flexible civic center would convert from arena to theater by removing a built up stage area. Critics warn against a 2400 seat theater while a new Iowa theater competition looms nearby. Mrs. Frank Cimprich, 78, of 71 Eighteenth Street SE, died Wednesday. she lived in Bertram and Marion areas and attended local Methodists. Surviving children, a brother, six grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren are listed.

Crites University Ofllinois Civic Center University of Iowa Frank Cimprich Eighteenth Street Shueyvile Bertram Y Marion Cedar Rapids Methodist Church George Korenda Row Jey Milo Machula Mt. Vernon Joe Pospisil

Bill Introduced as Joke on Mormon Salon

Nine New Mexico lawmakers say the bill is a joke aiming at the senate's Mormon member and would permit polygamy for members of certain religious sects. The measure drew mixed reaction as Nixon’s Paris visit energized supporters and protesters outside the Arc de Triomphe.

Say Bill Santa FE New Mexico Senate Paris Nixon William Sego R-Albu Anned Henryquerque Jabot Lodge Vietnam Church of Jesus Christ of Vith Latter Day Saints Nguyen Cao Ky U.S

Services Saturday at 2 and 10 at various churches

Fragments note services Saturday at 2 and 10 for Nevou dist caureb Sehultz Iowa City Horate W Stuck 73 Beckspan-Butherus lews City Mrs Ray Venter 18 Sit Mary's church Rosary Friday vat 8 Donohue's. payments unclear details.

Nevou Dist Caureb Sehultz Iowa City Horate W. Stuck Beckspan-Butherus Lews City Ray Venter Sit. Mary's Church Donohue's

Lenten Speaker Tells of Changed Fundamentals

The Rev. Donald R. Jarrert spoke at a Montrose hotel luncheon about changing fundamentals. He said congregations split into three groups the fundamentalists inactive traditionalists and liberals and ministers must explain each to others.

Donald R. Jarrert Jarvert Montrose Hotel Montrose

Hearing Set for Abodeely Venue Change in Court

Friday judge William Eads rescheduled the hearing on Joseph Abodeely’s motion for a change of venue from Linn County to March 20. Five witnesses testified Thursday that a fair trial in this district might be unlikely, with defense seeking an outside county trial on constitutional grounds.

William Eads Joseph Abodeely Renue Linn District Court Uentil Linn County Johnson County Jones Cedar Iowa Ted Ruffin US. Supreme Court Sam Sheppard Steve Jackson Michael Fay Thomas Wilkinson, Jr Thomas Horan Fay Wilkinson Jackson Eads Hpurt Harold) Vieler

Nixon Visit Marks Peace Message at Frasce Airport

The visiting chief of state Nixon arrived at Frasce's airport two minutes early amid pomp. He told a French woman they hope to develop policies for peace and the future, promising an end to such ceremonies.

Ian Nixon Frasce

Reagan Campus Resolution Rebuffed by Governors

Washington AP Gov Reagan's call for a federal probe into campus outbreaks as a nationwide plan was rejected by the National Governors Conference. The body adopted a resolution from its executive committee saying lawless acts by a small student minority must not hinder many students pursuing education. Mitchell disclosed DOJ continues an inquiry into possible violations of the 1968 Civil Rights Act anti riot provisions.

Washington Reagan National Governors Conference California Widnesday Ares Reagan Joan Mitchell Justice Department Mitchell Ramsey Clark

State aid bill debated over 1969 70 and 1970 71 costs

lawmakers clashed over school aid levels with Democrats saying 115 006 000 for 1970 71 and 125 000 000 needed to maintain aid, while current equalization totals 80 750 000. Johnston warned insufficient funding shifts tax burden to locals as local officials face decisions amid Gov. Ray’s no tax increase stance.

Joseph Johnston Lown City Ralph McCartney Charles City House Robert Ray Charles Pelton Clinton Johnston

De Gaulle and Johnston clash over policy shifts and tax plans

The report notes De Gaulle’s stance on France’s nuclear forces and NATO withdrawal, while Johnston backs using income tax rather than property tax to fund schools. The bill includes 3.5 million for disabled children and 181 thousand for defense act programs, amid bid timing disputes and funding for migratory worker programs.

Johnston Kinderknecht Construction Co Cedar Rapids GSA Educational Kinderknecht Grohner

Pact for Federal Office Work in Cedar Rapids

The General Services Administration accepted a low bid of 620.06 for Cedar Rapids Federal building renovation to H L Grohne Co Inc of Decatur Ind. Construction starts within 30 days of notice to proceed dated May 13 and lasts 350 days with alternates adding to the base bid including a fire alarm system ramp steps steam to hot water conversion ceiling lowering and tile work among others.

General Services Administration GSA Cedar Rapids’ Federal Jack Miller Town H. L. Grohne Co., Inc Decatur Inh Grohne Kansas City Hastings Construction Co

Federal building project funded with 500000 line item

Last November the Bureau of the Budget announced 500000 is available for the Federal building project. No Friday note on whether the low bid exceeds that amount. Tentative plans show various federal offices to be located across basement ground and upper floors with multiple agencies listed.

Bureau of the Budget Armed Forces Federal Extension Services Air Force Office of Special Investigation Army| Veterinary Food Inspection! “Service Army Intelligence Federal Court Internal Revenue! Service U.S. Agriculture Grain Division Civil Service FBI U.S. Attorney

Strong Lisbon quake rattles Portugal and neighboring regions

The Lisbon Geophysics Institute measured a 7.3 quake with epicenter off the coast 80 miles southwest of Lisbon. Intensity suggested 7.8 to 8, felt in Algarve, Coimbra, Oporto and northern towns with limited damage reported in Portimao and Albufeira. City hall cracks appeared as officials managed aftershocks and communications difficulties. Some tourists checked out while Spain felt the tremor with minimal damage.

Lisbon Geophysics Institute Ocean Lisbon Washington Center Alaska Algarve Portugal Fie Portimag Albufeira Coimbra Oporto Spain

War Memorial Work Begins on Guam

Government sources said Friday that construction of a war memorial on Guam is expected to begin soon, honoring Japanese dead as part of the memorial project on the island.

Agana Guam UPI

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