Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Cedar Rapids Gazette in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

We have 14,353,121 pages in Iowa

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 34 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1966

Page

5

Five day forecast and weather notes from midwest region

The report lists high and low temperatures for Tuesday across several cities including Minneapolis Denver New York Duluth Seattle and Kitami with precipitation figures. A five day forecast projects near normal temperatures Thursday through Monday with isolated rain or snow and amounts between .10 and .25 inch. Additional data cover barometer humidity winds sunrise and sunset times plus recent year-to-date figures and local notices of births and public safety incidents.

Gazette

Written Brief Deadlines Set in State Farm Insurance Case

Federal Judge Edward J. McManus set new deadlines for written briefs in the Cedar Falls and State Farm auto insurance dispute. Brown must file by January 26, State Farm by February 9, and Brown’s reply by February 16, with judgment after. Rex V. Roupe admitted to practice in Cedar Rapids court.

Edward J. McManus Lawrence R. Brown Cedar Falls State Farm Mutual Insurance Co McManus Brown State Farm Rex V. Roupe Des Moines U.S. District Court Cedar Rapids

Transit strike counsel and civic leaders urge resolution

Meany offered help to settle the strike but no takers. Leaders from Protestant Catholic and Jewish faiths press for immediate acceptance of Mayor Lindsay’s recommendations and rapid restoration of service. Merchants and labor officials urge action with possible national guard involvement and federal help from James Reynolds.

Meany TA and Union Lindsay Raymond Corbett Afl-Cio Nelson Rockefeller James Reynolds Labor Department

Eshkol Warns Arabs Over Middle East Map Change

Premier Eshkol accuses Arab states of seeking to redraw the regional map and asserts Israel will keep building military strength in response. The remarks signal ongoing tensions as regional dynamics remain unsettled.

Jerusalem Eshkol Wednesday Middle East

Staff Sgt Loren Schute Receives Combat Infantryman Badge

Staff Sgt Loren Schute son of Mr and Mrs Arnold Schute awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge for service with the Army's 101st Airborne Division in Vietnam confirming his distinguished combat role and recognition.

Waukon Loren Schute Arnold Schute Army 101St Airborne Division Vietnam

Guidelines Consider Off Street Parking in Multi Dwelling Areas

City Attorney Dave McGuire proposed Wednesday an ordinance to require off street parking in A-4 and special permit zones. The plan fills a gap in existing rules that only analyze parking when properties are rezoned. New construction must include specified spaces per use including office, medical, and dwelling units.

Dave McGuire

Vietnam War Tensions Fill News From Bangkok to Hanoi

A grenade booby trap near a U S NCO club injures three Americans in Saigon. Harriman delays Paris trip for talks in Bangkok and Vientiane while North Vietnam rejects peace talks terms. Soviet warned actions invite harsher retribution as Tito Nasser Boumedienne push for Hanoi to suspend raids.

Saigon U.S Johnson W. Averell Harriman Australia Bangkok Harriman Vientiane Laos North Vietnam Hanoi Alexander Shelepin Vietnam New York Herald Tribune U.N Tito Nasser Algeria Houari Boumedienne Shastri

Trampoline Injury in Prairie Elementary PE Class

Patricia Zalesky, 10, daughter of Mr and Mrs George W Zalesky of Swisher, was injured Wednesday during a trampoline exercise in a Prairie Elementary School physical education class. She was admitted to Mercy hospital for observation of a back injury.

Patricia Zalesky George W. Zalesky Swisher Prairie Elementary School Patricia Mercy Hospital

Brezhnev Arrives in Ulan Bator for Mongolia Visit

Soviet party leader Leonid Brezhnev arrived in the Mongolian capital Ulan Bator on a welcome-filled visit. The trip marks a show of Soviet-Mongolian ties as Brezhnev meets local leaders and discusses regional issues.

Moscow Leonid Brezhnev Ulan_Bator

Court House Code Fees Face Opposition in Linn County

Linn County Supervisors delayed a building code hearing after 30 objectors argued they lacked time to consult farm groups. The Jan 25 hearing was set after a 15 day notice, as hundreds of citizens petitioned against code adoption. farm land, farm buildings, and incorporated cities are exempt.

Linn County William Linstrom County Board of Supervisors

Linn to Auction $1 Million Park Bonds March 1

County announces bids on 1 million dollars in park bonds to fund Pinicon Ridge park in Central City and Squaw Creek valley. Bids open at public meeting February 23 at the courthouse. Chairman William Linstrom notes growing park development program.

William Linstrom Board of Supervisors Pinicon Ridge Park Central City Squaw Creek Valley

Hazleton Man Found Innocent After Quick Jury Verdict

A Hazleton man, Jerry Joe Everett, 23, was found innocent of larceny after a jury deliberated under two hours. The trial before Judge Harold D. Vietor covered the alleged radio theft from Flamingo Pizza Palace at 1211 Ellisboule NW on May 9, 1965.

Jerry Joe Everett Hazleton Harold D. Vietor Everett Flamingo Pizza Palace Ellisboule NW

Man Fined 300 For Drunk Driving

Jimmy T. Waterfallen, 42, of Oklahoma City, pled guilty before Judge William R. Eads to a drunk driving charge. He was fined 300 dollars and costs and his license was revoked for 60 days. Waterfallen was arrested December 19 at the junction of Highway 64 and 13, east of Marion.

Jimmy T. Waterfallen Oklahoma City William R. Eads Waterfallen Marion

David E Rick Pleads Innocent in Concealed Weapon Charge

David E Rick 22 of the Orchard Trailer Court pled innocent before Judge Warren J Rees to a charge of carrying a concealed weapon. He allegedly had a .38 caliber revolver on October 22.

David E. Rick Orchard Trailer Court Warren J. Rees

Pleads Innocent in Desertion Charge for Minor Child

Harlan C Moen, 29, formerly of 618 C Avenue NW, pleaded innocent on Tuesday before Judge Warren J Rees to a charge of desertion and abandonment of a minor child.

Harlan C. Moen C Avenue NW Warren J. Rees

City Council Approves Littering Ban Amendment

The council approved the first of three readings of an amendment to forbid dumping on streets alleys or sidewalks. If the six hour limit is missed the city will clear debris and bill the responsible party. Violations may incur a $100 fine and up to 30 days in jail.

Wiliuelsia Nuaid

Longo Trial Postponed to April Term

The trial of Richard C. Longo, 32, of 1450 Fifth Avenue SE, was continued from January to April term by Judge Fiarold D. Victor at the defendant s request. Longo faces embezzlement charges of 817 dollars from General Motors Acceptance Corp on June 30 while employed as an agent. Case Dismissed Center Point vs Mr and Mrs Charles E Mader remains a separate suit.

Richard C. Longo Fifth Avenue SE Fiarold D. Victor Longo General Motors Acceptance Corp

Linn County Inducts Eleven Into Army In December

The Linn county draft board announced Wednesday that eleven men were inducted into the army during December. Draftees include Richard D. Prohaska Solon Richard D. Dee Michael V. Sullivan Tom A. Frady Larry J. Curtis John L. Krumm Gary A. Albertus David E. Hopker James R. Nagel Wesley R. Dostal and George A. Fogarty with addresses in Cedar Rapids Center Point Marion and nearby areas.

Linn County Richard D. Prohaska Solon Richard D. Dee Second Avenue Michael V. Sullivan Reynolds Avenue Tom A. Frady Thirty-fourth Street Larry J. Curtis Center Point John L. Krumm Mt. Vernon Gary A. Albertus Avenue David E. Hopker James R. Nagel Prairieburg Wesley R. Dostal Cedar Rapids George A. Fogarty Marion

National Advisory Commission on Food and Fiber Opens Study

Washington AP The 30 member National Advisory Commission on Food and Fiber began a three day closed meeting to plan a farm policy study requested by President Johnson. Dr Sherwood Berg of the University of Minnesota was named chairman. Secretary Freeman swore in the members and said the group will explore new ways to keep agriculture policy up to date and study its effects on the economy and foreign relations.

Washington National Advisory Commission On Food and Fiber Johnson Sherwood Berg Institute of Agriculture University of Minnesota Agriculture Freeman

Italy Faces Nationwide Power Strike Amid Installations Guards

A broad power strike began across Italy on Wednesday with soldiers and management staff guarding power facilities to ensure electricity continues to flow.

Rome Italy

Municipal Court Receipts Dip Slightly From 1964

Cedar Rapids municipal court 1965 receipts totaled $222 043.59, down $4 103.54 from 1964. Police court fines reached $152 465.01 with $29 349.40 in costs, state court fines $12 967.72 and costs $4 880.28. Bailiff fees and other income were $14 988.69, civil costs $7 392.49, and bonds on file amounted to $7 154 as of December 31 1965.

Cedar Rapids

Weather Report Continues With Mixed Precipitation

The article notes rain and sleet transitioning to snow with about 2 inches already on the ground and a possible additional inch by 2 p.m. Oelwein and Elkader reported 2 inches, Manchester 3 inches, Sigourney saw rain earlier, and highways were salted and open. Colder air is forecast to move across the state as snow diminishes with temperatures staying cold through Thursday.

Oelwein Elkader Manchester Sigourney Weather Bureau

Ex King Leopold Injured in Car Crash

Former King Leopold of Belgium requires four or five days rest after chest injuries from a high speed collision in Cannes France. Princess Liliane de Rethy driving. she escaped injury. Three others in the second car were hurt but not seriously. The crash occurred as the couple were returning from a party at a highway intersection.

Cannes France Leopold Belgium Liliane de Rethy

Iowa City Sigma Delta Chi names officers

East Iowans in the University of Iowa chapter of Sigma Delta Chi announce officers Dennis Brown of Cedar Rapids as secretary and Michael Barnes of Iowa City as president in a society update.

Iowa City

Bar Association Studies Cedar Rapids Court Space Issue

A Linn County Bar Association subcommittee discussed Cedar Rapids municipal court space needs with Municipal Judges Hullinger and McLaughlin and city council members. They said current facilities are inadequate and traffic court should be separated from the police department. They proposed remodeling unused armory space in city hall as a possible solution, with further study planned in two to four weeks.

Linn County Bar Assn Cedar Rapids Ralph Harman Loren Hullinger, Jr Howard McLaughlin Harman Police Department City Hall Bar Association

Intruder Flees Barefoot After Closet Clash

In Union New Jersey a frightened thief hiding in a home closet fled barefoot after a struggle with Michael Fitz. Mrs. Michael Less screamed for help as Fitz chased the intruder from the second floor apartment leaving behind the intruder’s new shoes.

Swanson Reports To Night On KCRG Channel 9 News

Dean Swanson reports for the 10 o clock news on KCRG TV Channel 9 delivering local updates and headlines. He anchors the late newscast with brief regional highlights and weather notes.

Dean Swanson Kcrg-Tv Channel

Obituary for Margaret Murphy 99 Cedar Rapids resident

Margaret A. Murphy 99 of 1408 Third Avenue SE died Tuesday after a lingering illness. Born September 6 1866 in Anamosa she lived in Cedar Rapids 43 years. She is survived by a daughter a brother a sister six grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Funeral Mass Friday 930 am Immaculate Conception church with burial at Holy Cross cemetery Anamosa. Rosary Thursday 3 pm Monahan Stewart funeral home and 730 pm in church. Burial and services also noted for Centerville Friday at 130 pm.

Margaret A. Murphy Third Avenue SE Anamosa Cedar Rapids Cornelius B. G. Broghammer Cornelius Brady Mary Brady St. Mary Agnes Circle Sanctuary Society of Immaculate Conception Immaculate Conception Church Msgr William A. Roach Holy, Cross Cemetery Monahan-Stewart Msgr. Roach Robert Hicks Nellie Wess Centerville

Hawaiian Chief Justice Tsukiyama Dies at 68

Wilfred Tsukiyama, 68, first chief justice of the Hawaiian supreme court under statehood, died last Thursday. He studied at Coe College, earned a Chicago law degree, served in the territorial senate from 1946, chaired the senate twice, and backed statehood. Gov Burns ordered flags at half mast during mourning.

Coe College Wilfred Chomatsu Tsukiyama Hawaiian Supreme Court Justice Tsukiyama Coe Cedar Rapids Tsukiyama John A. Burns Hawaii University of Chicago Territorial Senate Senate Union

Civic Center project cost and public hearing uncertain

The Civic Center project is estimated at 17.4 million with non cash credits reducing net cost to about 12.7 million. No public hearing date is set though an informal meeting may occur a week or two prior. Mamie Fuller 79 died at her daughter’s home in Centerville after living at 1428 Third Street NW.

Salyer Mamie Fuller Third Street Alyce Hicks Centerville

James Woodworth Dies at 81 in Marion

James L. Woodworth, 81, of 34080 Avenue NE died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are pending at Murdoch Funeral Home in Marion.

James Woodworth James L. Woodworth Avenue Murdoch Funeral Home Marion

Memorial Services for Mrs Josephine Pohorsky Thursday

Memorial services will be held Thursday at 1 30 p m in Hesser Memorial chapel by Mabel K Swanson reader of Unity Center Burial will follow at Cedar Memorial Friends may call at the chapel.

Tama Florence Mason’s. Ladora Cliff Sheller McAninch’s Victor Hampton Minnie L. Hempel Trinity Lutheran _ church Green-Sietsema Petersburg Walter Knipper SS. Peter and Paul Kramer’s Dyersville Iowa City Catherine Dougherty St. Patrick’s Church CDA Donohue’s. Elgin Otto Gage Muehlenthaler S. Manchester Fred Richardson Gull-Bohnenkamp Marengo Hulda Teggatt Hoover-Valentine Kenneth Patterson Toledo Cedar Memorial

Sheriff's Emergency Generator Installed

The county sheriff's civil defense emergency generator has been installed at the Glass road NE water tower with the sheriff's radio equipment. The 14% kilowatt unit provides back up power for the radio and can run city water monitoring instruments. Automatic operation keeps radio service continuous during outages.

Bill Bjorenson Civil Defense Glass Road NE City Water Department

Shastri Funeral Draws Nation in Mourning

The crowd stretched for miles as Lal Bahadur Shastri's funeral procession moved past the gun carriage. Security surrounded dignitaries Kosygin and Humphrey while police and guards managed the surging mourners. Shastri's body lay in state overnight and Mrs Shastri broke toward her husband before sons restrained her.

Lal Bahadur Shastri Shastri Kosygin Humphrey

Also Mentioned on This Page

Daily Record Minnapolis Ori Denver New York Duluth Kitami Seattle C.R. Weather Kenneth Paulsen Route One William White Fourteenth Avenue Loren Carolan Atkins Mark Corrigan B Avenue NW Dale Beliel Eleventh Street St. Luke's Vincent S. Larsen Peter Sweda West Ninth Avenue Edgar W. Metcalf C Avenue NE Phillip R. McAtee Troy Mills Orren D. Butts South Fifteenth Street Elk Grove Village Ill C. Kenard Roberts Geraldine R. Robertson Milton L. Robinson Jerome A. Lansing Wilma J. Lansing Deborah S. Pyle Jerry D. Pyle Kathlene K. Meyer David Wayne Meyer Janice Parsons Ronald L. Parsons Colene K. Silver Harold L. Silver Bruce E. Phillips Connie L. Jones Kenneth A. Fish, Jr Janet K. Stevens Daniel R. Merta Fairfax Collette Hagan Shellsburg Rockford Road Center Drive Boldt Nursing Home First Avenue Sherman Street Twenty-second Avenue Twentieth Street Municipal Court (Police Division Richard D. O’connor Sixteenth Avenue Albert W. Phillips Vine Avenue Harry E. King J. Street Rose M. Sediacek Jerry D. Findlay Fourth Avenue Esther M. Lancaster Jacelyn Drive Ronald Bigger Lisbon Iowa Glenn G. Ilgenfritz Twelfth Street Avis _L. Kindig Center Street Richard D. Beck Robert D. Williams Avenue NW U.S. Court Fifth Avenue Association National Guard Brezhnev Courthouse News Linn Man Brush Chapel i Charles E. Mader Board of Governors Judicial Administration Committee John E. Lapes Civic Center Robert Fuller Sheriff's Emergency India Secret Service Turner’s Turner John B, Turner
Search Courier

Search the Cedar Rapids Gazette Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Cedar Rapids Gazette?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication