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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1968
Page
3
City weather overview shows scattered temperatures from Atlanta to Seattle with precipitation totals, barometer readings, and wind. The piece also lists numerous birth acknowledgments and funeral notices across Iowa towns with service times and locations.
Nicholas Johnson, 33, of Washington and a former maritime commissioner now serving on the Federal Communications Commission, was named one of Ten Outstanding Young Men of 1967 by the U S Junior Chamber of Commerce. He hails from Iowa City and is the son of the late Prof Wendell Johnson of the University of Iowa, a noted authority on speech disorders.
In remarks at an event, Eisenhower urged hot pursuit of enemy forces into Cambodia and argued bombing should continue with North Vietnam making a goodwill move. He suggested bringing home some diplomatic corps dependents and avoided pledging a Republican endorsement before the national convention, noting past choices.
A 50 year old North Liberty man Paul H. McMorris was killed in a one car crash on highway 1 seven miles south of Iowa City. The Iowa highway patrol says the mishap occurred about 12 15 PM. His car struck a bridge abutment and split in two. He died of head injuries at University Hospitals. Further details were not available.
With Hickenlooper retiring, Gross could better challenge Gov. Harold Hughes for the Senate seat than Stanley or Bramwell. Hughes seeks the Democratic nomination Dec. 16 and appears unopposed. James Bramwell plans to enter the GOP race, while David Stanley is the sole announced Republican candidate.
Iowa City saw no demonstrations at the Iowa versus Ohio State basketball game after rumors tied to the Dow Chemical protest circulated. University and city police stood ready after pickets targeted the Johnson County courthouse a day earlier amid arrests connected to the December uproar.
Jerry Brady of Cedar Rapids serves as secretary of Agri Iowa, a new farming group focusing on agricultural advertising and marketing. The organization plans six annual meetings to share ideas and raise marketing standards, with Des Moines leaders Robert Baldwin as president Bruce Boyle as vice president and Ray Pepp on as treasurer. Directors include Thomas Murrane Jock Wallace Des Moines and Leo Peterson Eagle Grove.
CBS schedules an hour long Republican view of the State of the Union for January 23 at 9 p.m. The program will feature Senate Minority Leader Everett Dirksen and House Minority Leader Gerald Ford among other GOP leaders. NBC and ABC outline competing plans.
Lena M Jakubec 75 widow of James L Jakubec of 1623 K street SW died after a long illness She was born in Cedar Rapids Nov 14 1892 lived in Cedar Rapids most of her life Married Nov 4 1916 in Minneapolis Mr Jakubec died Feb 21 1964 Surviving son James L Jakubec Cedar Rapids and three grandchildren Memorial service 1 30 Tuesday at Jane ba Kuba west First Lutheran Church Burial Czech National Friends may call after 7 today Casket will be closed 12 30 Tuesday and not opened after services
Margaret Ann Barker of Beatty Bearle's dies with service at 10:30 Monday led by Rev Elmer C Boom of Buffalo EUB church. Maude B Boyce of Turner's east to be buried at Cedar Memorial after a 10:30 Monday service by Canon D A Lof erski. Henry M Short of Crosby to be cremated at Kunold mortuary Omaha at 1 Tuesday with Rev Robert Murphy. burial Hillcrest Memorial. Ernest Clyde Slocum of Beatty Bearle's to be buried at Cedar Memorial after service at 1:30 Monday by Rev Elmer C Boom of Faith EUB church. Call at Turner's west until noon.
Alton Attaway 26 of 308 E Avenue NW was found in good condition in St Luke's ICU after a 1:30 PM fight near E Avenue and Fourth Street NW. Police say he was cut by a broken pop bottle as three other men approached. no arrests yet.
Chester C. Dye, 45, of 1712 E avenue NE, was released on bond after arrest on charges of shop lifting and intoxication following a complaint by A and L Grocery owner at 1600 E venue NE that he bought three items then left without paying for a 45 cent meat package. A 14 year old was also arrested for shoplifting at the Giant store and released to parents.
In Salt Lake City James A. Farley, 79, former postmaster general and Democratic national chairman, forecast a Johnson win despite party critics. He cited past optimism in 1932 for FDR and targeted Senators Fulbright Kennedy and figures like Lippmann Spock Coffin, urging party unity.
Vernon Schminkey 34 of 703 Fifth street SE was charged with third offense drunken driving after his car ran a red light causing a collision at Center Point and Oakland NE. His wife Willadene and George Free man 44 were booked on intoxication counts. No injuries. Schminkey also faces license and bar alcohol findings.
Christie Blizzard three year old daughter of Kenneth Blizzard of Ottumwa died in University hospitals from injuries suffered January 5 in a car train crash at Martinsburg.
Jeff Ogden of 4101 Sixteenth Avenue SW said his car carburetor was removed early Saturday. Mrs. Walter Ronk of 42300 Avenue NE reported an $80 snow blower stolen from the Ronk garage also early Saturday. Immaculate Conception church at 857 Third Avenue SE said three microphones were stolen Friday night.
Governor Romney's swing through Raymond features a ski incident with a child, the girl recalling she does not know Michigan or Romney but jokes about skiing better. He discusses Warren Court actions, Vietnam war neutrality, and calls for bipartisan anti crime measures and tighter wiretap laws.
Police investigate a shooting near the Cougar Lounge at 329 Ninth Avenue SE. Hezekiah Washington, 28, of 1118 Third Street SE, was shot in the throat and taken to Mercy Hospital. Details are not immediately available.
Funeral services for Pfe. Dennis Dautremont 21 killed Jan 5 in Vietnam will be Tuesday at 10 am at St Marys Church with Rev W F Boeckmann officiating. Burial in Mt Olivet. Rosaries 4 7 and 8 pm Monday at Sorden and Adams funeral home. Accompanying body from Vietnam will be Pfc William Schmidt of Riverside. Memorial fund started by Highland Community School 1964 graduating class.
A counterfeit wedding takes place at 4 p.m. Sunday on COLOR channel 9 KCRG TV in Laredo. The ceremony appears staged by an impersonator, with viewers advised to verify the event with official notices.
A compiled list of memorials and donations related to Camp Good Health Fund. Entries honor Mrs. Mary Coenen Lois Keller Lloyd Harris Tony Cizek and others from neighbors friends and family. A 1968 budget ledger shows balances and applications totaling $355.00 previous and $575.67 applied.
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