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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1968

Page

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Five day forecast and local notices from the Daily Record

A long weather digest through Monday shows temperatures running 5 to 10 degrees below normal with light snow possible this weekend. The page also lists births at St. Luke's and Mercy, traffic violations with various names and fines, and a long roster of funeral services across multiple towns with dates and churches.

Sete Rere Alana al Miami Chicage Bulurn Phoenix Angeles Waskinston

UGN Reaches Over Goal in County Fund Drive

Linn County group United Good Neighbors surpassed its $914,000 goal with pledges totaling $916,480 representing 100.3 percent of target. Chairman Cleo Edwards noted remaining potential gifts still outstanding.

UGN Linn County United Good Neighbors Cleo Edwards Edwards

Zachar Way Opened for Minority Group Progress

Cedar Rapids Human Rights Commission heard six complaints of discrimination in 1967. Chairman John Zachar Jr noted two formal written cases and four informal ones, praising members for hard work and urging continued equality for minority group members across the city.

Cedar Rapids Zachar Tresa Uptegrove Gryder Cedar of Commission Missouri Rhonda Sue Donna Rae Uptegrove Harold D. iVieter

Licenses Bring Cedar Rapids Revenue in 1967

A clerk's office license division reported 1967 income of 141242.07 from beer and liquor licenses plus other permits. The Cedar Rapids area saw proceeds from multiple licenses while officials thanked volunteers and noted no widespread discrimination after review by the commission.

Edwards UGN Teach

Large Cities To Meet on Disturbances In Iowa

Gov. Harold Hughes will meet with officials from Iowa's five largest cities to discuss a joint plan to secure federal funds for summer unrest countermeasures. The group aims to fund a 500 youth Cedar Rapids first aid program costing about 200000, building on a 27266 program last year.

Harold Hughes Iowa Gazette Cedar Rapids John Ely, Jr United Community Service UCS Ely Gov Hughes Des Moines Waterloo Sioux City Davenport John M. Ropes Iowa Office of Economic Opportunity and Manpower Development Council James Thomas Iowa Civil Rights Commission Frank Robinson, Jr Ropes

Set Hearing on Street Vacation in Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids city council set January 24 for a hearing on a proposed street vacation of a portion of Hawthorne Drive to L Wllto L Frank and Bennett Bedell. The action repeats 1968 steps to update notices. The land is part of a tract to be bought for low income apartment construction.

Cedar Rapids Hawthorne L. Frank Bennett Bedell

Judge Denies Reinstatement of Probation for Hauskins

Courthouse Judge B J Maxwell denied Donald Hauskins 31 of Coralville a probation reinstatement request filed Dec 8 He argued the proper path is the Iowa Board of Parole The case stemmed from a 1965 conviction for going armed with intent Probation was revoked July 24 and he began a five year sentence at Anamosa then Ft Madison He cited medical treatment and new confidence as factors but held firm on the denial

B. J. Maxwell Donald Hauskins Coralville Iowa Board of Parole Men’s Reformatory Anamosa Ft. Madison

Six Month Health Contract Drafted by Linn County Board

The Linn County Board of Health proposes a six month agreement with Cedar Rapids for enforcement of city health ordinances by the county board. The city board retains partial enforcement rights and city employees are temporarily assigned to the county, with a health fund to pay salaries and expenses managed with county officials.

Linn County Board of Health Cedar Rapids City Board ‘of Health County Board Iight City Health Department Board of Supervisors

Open Aid Station for Oil-Soaked Sea Birds

A Maine couple set up a first aid station at their home in Cape Elizabeth to treat oil soaked sea birds along 40 miles of coastline from Portland to Cape Neddick. Mr and Mrs Edward Jordan say they saved about 60 birds and warn that sub zero temperatures threaten hundreds more while officials search for the oil source. Volunteers and wardens have brought birds to their home since Friday as the Jordans operate under federal permits to handle wild birds.

Cape Elizabeth Maine Portland Cape Neddick Edward Jordan Jordan

Expects Tourism Curb To Benefit Canadians

Laurence Ecroyd of the Canadian Tourist Assn says U S tourists will spend about 500 million in Ontario this year as Johnson’s curb on U S travel outside the Western Hemisphere shifts dollars north. He notes Canada earned over 1 billion from U S visitors last year, up 260 million from 1966 and Expo 67 helped bring new travelers.

Toronto Canadian Tourist Assn Canada Johnson U.S Laurence Ecroyd Ontario

Fish Story Reported Breakin Near Flynn Service Mt Vernon

A breakin was reported to Linn County sheriff's office Wednesday at Flynn motor service in Mt Vernon. A motor block from the Miami Seaquarium valued at 25 dollars was missing after preliminary investigation noted speeds over 35 miles per hour referenced with flying fish.

Flynn Motor Service Mt. Vernon Linn County Sheriff's Office Miami Seaquarium

Woman Denies Theft of Clothes in Linn District Court

Teresa A. Murphy, 23, of 5108 First Avenue NW, appeared in Linn district court Tuesday facing a larceny charge. She is accused of stealing a $90 suit and a $42 topcoat from a local shop as commission members praised public safety officials and community leaders for restraint and citizenship.

Commission Teresa A. Murphy First Avenue NW Linn District Court Zachar Aldoes comiCtancy’s Ltd First Avenue Mission

Vietnam War Update From Page One Cont'd

Weather improved allowing heavier strikes on rail and road targets near Hanoi as Phantom pilots aided Thunderchiefs. The U S command reported no American losses Wednesday but said a navy Crusader crashed Tuesday. the pilot parachuted and was rescued by a helicopter.

Hanoi U.S

Obituary: Lyle Clifford Painter and Union Leader

Lyle William Clifford 1910 Cedar Rapids resident and painter died after a brief illness. He served in World War II and held roles with Mizpah lodge AF the Cedar Rapids Labor Assembly and the Building and Trades council. Survived by wife Ann two grandchildren son William sister Zella. services at Turner Chapel East with Mizpah lodge and Hanford post conducting military rites at Cedar Memorial Cemetery.

Lyle William Clifford Daniels Street Cedar Rapids Ann Viktora Anamosa Clifford Mizpah Lodge No Af&am el Kabir Temple Hanford American Legion Post Painters and Decorators Union Local 447 Cedar Rapids Labor Assembly Cedar Rapids Building and Trades Council William Clifford George W. Clifford Zella Cleveland Sea Girl N.J Turner Chapel D. A. Loferski Mizpah Lodge Cedar Memorial Cemetery Hanford Post Turner Chapel East Mizpah’ Lodge

Rerich and Ellison Obituaries Listed for Cedar Rapids

Louis Rerich 85 of 2737 Meadowbrook drive SE died Tuesday after a long illness. Born June 20 1882 in Czechoslovakia he came to Cedar Rapids in 1892 and was a carpenter with 50 years of service in Carpenters Local 308. Survived by two daughters and a grandson. burial at Czech National. Services Friday at Janeba Kuba funeral home west at 1 40 by Rev. William B. Harnish. Daniel St Ellison 82 of 1520 Ninth street SW died Wednesday after a long illness. Born August 1 1885 in Martelle he lived in Cedar Rapids 39 years and worked for Terry Durin Electrical Co. He was a Modern Woodmen of America lodge No 145 member and married Blanche Merrill April 29 1908. Survived by wife a daughter a son in law three grandchildren four great grandchildren and two sisters Nellie Schultze and Lucretia Postelle of Omaha. Services Friday at 10 30 am at Rohn funeral home with burial at Antioch cemetery east of Anamosa. Friends may call after 6 pm Wednesday.

Louis Rerich Meadowbrook Drive Czechoslovakia Cedar Rapids Carpenters Local Lodge Mladocech No. 15 ZCBJ Edward J. Kouba Lumir W. Vishek Daniel St. Ellison Ninth Street Martelle Terry-Durin Electrical Co Modern Woodmen of America Lodge No. 145 Anamosa Blanche Merrill Milo Dicus Nellie Schultze Lucretia Postelle Omaha Rohn Funeral Home Mary A. White Antioch Cemetery

Memorial Services and Funerals Noted for Three Individuals

Memorial services were held in the Beatty Bearle chapel at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday with burial at Cedar Memorial for Marshall Clinton James. Lisle Medley planned a Thursday service at Teahen funeral home at 10 a.m. by Rev. J. Robert McDonald and burial at Mt. Calvary cemetery with the casket closed. Anthony Cizek scheduled for 3:30 p.m. Thursday at Janeba Kuba funeral home west, with burial at Czech National.

Withdrawn condemnation papers halt Linn County case

Linn County sheriff condemnation jury meeting Thursday was canceled after condemnation papers for two Cedar Rapids urban renewal parcels were withdrawn. One leaseholder failed to be served due to a vacation in Florida and a $12 fee. notices delayed. Parcels include 120 126 Third St NE and 112 114 Fourth Ave SE, tied to Alice Faulkes Thompson and Dick and John's barber shop. Title holders listed as Elizabeth Swett, Doetzel, and Alfred Swett. contract purchasers are Richard Criger and John Schmoldt. New proceedings will be started.

Linn County Cedar Rapids’ Civic Center David McGuire Florida Linn Dave Webster Third Street Fourth Avenue Danceland Islander Tavern Tropic Lanes Alice Faulkes Thompson Thompson Drive Dick and John Elizabeth M. Swett, Doetzel Alfred B. Swett Richard L. Criger First Avenue SE John Wayne Schmoldt Fourth Avenue SE McGuire

Transit panel debates bus procurement and parking plan

Iowa Transit Assn discusses whether to lease or buy near new buses amid rider concerns. Smith argues used vehicles lag in quality while Wagner cites warranties. They propose first in first out parking at loop stops with limited feasibility noted and the issue tabled for later discussion.

Wagner Smith RTA Second Avenue SE Killian's Corner Third Avenue SE

December RTA Sets Revenue and Ridership Records

The Cedar Rapids Regional Transit Authority reports December as its best revenue month with 28,583 dollars and 127,195 riders, a monthly record. Through nine months of service from April to December, ridership reached 936,737. The board also approved changing the Bowman Woods NE schedule to one hourly run.

Cedar Rapids Regional Transit Authority RTA Dean Wagner Bowman Woods

Also Mentioned on This Page

Daily Record C. R. Weather St. Luke's van Eugene Becker E Avenue Martyn Wade Iris Avenue Michael Kies Fifth Avenue Russell Holmes Old Marion Road Mercy Jan Richard W. Drahos M Street Richard E. Jacobs Bever Avenue Bradley D. Petersen Stanwood David M. Gerardot B Avenue NE Melvin T. Strabala Hiawatha Burlington Norman E. Pellett Pellett C. A. Engel Thirty-fourth Street Antrim N.H Gary J. Kimm Kimm Ray Hewkins Arnold Kimm Marion Velva Lorraine Potter Francis Gene Potter Peggy Lea Chapman Leonard LeRoy Chapman Norma Jean Ask William LeRoy Ask Dorothy J. Oliphant Howard G. Oliphant Jo Ann Edith Stone Richard Ray Stone John B. McLandsborough Virginia L. Meyer Joseph N. Lipscomb Linda D. Campbell Burdette Blackford Kristine ‘Wright Alburnell Lenard L. Chapman Manchester Karen R. Ross Valley Brook Drive Otis Road Robert Lathrop Thirty-fifth Street Edward P. Kleinstauber Mary @. Peterson Cherry Hill Road Karen S. Bruch Grande Avenue Harald K. Wilson Craig W. Maddox Tenth Street Thomas M. Tripp Twenty-first Street Paul A. Ealy Johnson Avenue John J. Elarton A Avenue Michael Bentley Sixth Street Carl E. Vanantwerp C Street Richard Feddern Ravenwood Terrace Barton L. Matteson Thirtyfifth Glenn E. Rathje Newhall John L. Epperson Murray Drive Charles R. Williams Fifth Avenue SE Luella Morse David R. Kohl Thirty-fifth Street Drive Bonnie A. Menzel Gerald A. Bodensteiner Castalia James D. Cerveny Fairfax Clifford CG Elkader Dora Augusta Peck Volga Chicago Sacred Heart Church Rosary McTaggart’s Winthrop Elizabeth M Haight Fawcett’s Earlville - Louis Toledo James C. Kindera Henderson's Crystal Cemetery Gladbrook Independence Billie Kimmerle Mars William Kimmerle White's St. John’s Mabel Tabor White Minn Lansing Diane Ball Marvin Ball Immaculate Conception Burke's Vinton Crusie Narber Fry and Holland Monticello Dean Tedrow Goettsch's Marengo Lewis Stephan Hoover-Valentine Homestead Elmer Grauer First Federated Church Oxford Hoover~ Valentine Ask Milan W. Freese William Francis Elgas Elgas Freese First Avenue Eat Thirty- Sixth Harold G. Schaefer Mann Leuulleu LL Lau Lelciwida Wic George Winburn Safety Direc Rohan & Haas Chemical Louisville Hia Cedar Rapids Board of Tsed Expos J Winburn Buck Creek Robert Heider State Board of Health Big Blue River George Street Cincinnati Ohio Butterfield Canning Co Indiana Indianapolis D.O. Hauskins C.R Teahen Funeral Home Vietnam Asia Islands Lyle Clifford Union Daniel Ellison Ssc Iowa Transit Assn Carson Smitheplied Cedar Rapids Steel Transportation Co Pierson Suor Yeas Bovis John E. Lapes 3Rd Ave
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