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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1966
Page
1
The five day forecast projects Iowa temperatures averaging four to eight degrees below normal with a warming trend Tuesday and colder conditions from Wednesday onward. Snow is expected as melted precipitation around a quarter inch. normal highs and lows are listed for northern and southern areas.
Enrique Negron a 56 year old Puerto Rican grocer rescued a white police officer eight months ago and became a celebrity. He won a $1000 award but economic pressure cost him his grocery store and he has $300 left. He says he loves New York and wants to stay.
David W. Robinson II leads South Carolina as eight hour session begins over the act’s constitutionality. Katzeban h attends as solicitor general defends the law. Separately, the high court rejects seeking stay in retrial of a Pittsburgh widow’s suit against Liggett and Myers Tobacco Co. for fatal cancer suit damages.
Lt. Col. George Eyster died after being wounded by a sniper while serving with the 3rd Division in Korea. He lived 42 hours after the hit and expressed concern for his wife and children, praising his Black Lions and hoping to return to command in a few months. His loss was mourned by the brigade, with Col. William D. Brodbeck calling him a man who could have become a general like his father.
The Viet Cong will not attack from 11 p m Wednesday to 11 p m Sunday during Tet, while Gen Westmoreland orders a 78 hour cease fire for U S troops from Thursday noon to Sunday 6 p m, aligning with allied pauses though different hours.
About 150 residents in Tuskegee Alabama turned out Monday to register as voters after a weekend of racial violence in the town. Local politics and civil rights tensions were evident as the registrations took place.
Bendix Corp machinists at the Kansas City plant, a major supplier to the Atomic Energy Commission weapons complex, walked out Monday. About four thousand workers are involved.
The pellet pistol used by Rev. Thomas S. Hulme to deter bats at Grace Episcopal Church was stolen from a sacristy cabinet. The church at 525 A avenue NE houses bats that roost in the bell tower and reportedly swoop into services. Police urged any information regarding the Sunday theft of the $25 pistol.
A Linn district court trial starts over a $24 500 negligence suit from 1963. Plaintiff Rodney Evans of Ladd Illinois claims James E Kurtz of Fairfax and Quintin N Johnson of Marengo caused injuries when Johnsons car hit Kurtzs truck while Evans stood by. Johnson counters for $370 78 and Kurtz seeks damages to his truck. Jury panel includes Cedar Rapids residents and alternates. presiding judges are William R Eads and Harold D Vietor.
The 18th judicial district orders Cedar Jones Linn counties clerks to deduct a 25 cent processing charge from alimony and child support payments. The fee applies to decrees or modifications issued after January 31 and to both temporary and permanent support. It will be charged with every payment to defray processing costs.
The United States Bank and lenders Louie J. Pochobradsky Jr and Margaret P. Kofron, Cedar Rapids, petition for foreclosure on two promissory notes totaling 104 184 69. Defendants Joe B Meloan and Dorothy M Meloan, Cedar Rapids, are named. Proceeds from first sales may cover the first two notes, with excess applied to a third note of 32 534 26.
The Iowa Supreme Court assigns Judge Charles Penningroth to temporary duties in the Eighteenth Judicial District from January 17 to March 31. Penningroth retired June 30, 1965, and has previously served as a temporary judge during last year’s July and October terms after joining the bench January 1, 1951.
James P. Houlahan age 23 of 1720 Grand Avenue SE pled guilty before Judge Charles Penningroth to second degree drunk driving. Sentencing set for Friday at 10 a.m. Police arrested him July 31 at First Avenue and First Street SE.
The trial of Ralph M. Renshaw, 69, of 1816 M Street SW, charged with drunk driving, began Monday after his Dec. 9 arrest.
Sheriff Walter Grant suspended for five days the daytime work permit of Donald G. McBride 20 of 1527 E avenue NE after jailers found a pint of whiskey in his lunch box on Friday. He faces permanent revocation and is serving 60 days for resisting an officer and disturbing the peace.
Washington AP reports a labor economy drive and welfare policy changes reduced general relief in October to 298000, the lowest since 1957. States shifted cases to federal state aid for dependent children, while total unemployment sits around 4.1 percent and new jobs rose by about 2.5 million. Federal dependent children aid reached a October high of 4.4 million, including 1.1 million mothers.
Dane Clark appears as a rabble rousing writer in BEN CASEY airing Monday night at 9 00 on KCRG TV Channel 9.
Ann Williams who runs a mobile popcorn stand became a prisoner Sunday evening when the stand door froze shut at First avenue and Third street NE. A passing driver poured hot water on the door, police arrived, and two officers freed her with a turn of the knob. The stand includes a stove.
A federal court in Cedar Rapids opened a suit by Quaker Oats Co against Rath Packing Co for 37 320 alleging payment for 40 000 pounds of bleachable fancy tallow adulterated by deleterious matter believed to be fuel oil. Quaker seeks recovery of the purchase price plus 35 203 in damages. Forest Wolf and Robert Leu emberger testified for Quaker.
A county Medicare program aims to prompt enrollment for those turning 65. A project director will oversee a 12 week outreach with four team captains and 32 community aides, mostly elderly volunteers, to door knock and collect names and contact details of residents aged 65 and over. Mass meetings will be held to sign up, with Social Security officials following up at homes if needed.
An economy-minded burglar entered the John Wall home at 5649 Colorado Drive SW while residents were away Saturday night. He pried open a screen-door hook to access the garage, then left without stealing anything and set the thermostat to its lowest setting. Detectives report the break-in as property entry via the garage.
Cedar Rapids Chamber drafts a member survey to gauge interest in a European goodwill tour in 1967, the fourth such excursion. Four itineraries are proposed including Britain Greece Yugoslavia and Italy and a grand tour with air options from 225 to 325 dollars and full packages up to 1050 dollars.
Memorial services for Maj. Robert M. Horsky 39 U S Air Force killed in Vietnam last Dec 11 will be held at 2 30 p m Wednesday at the Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories Rev Alfred A Kelsey Air Force chaplain will conduct with full military honors by the Waverly air station detail Horsky was born Jan 7 1927 in Cedar Rapids attended Cedar Rapids public schools Coe College and Purdue he went on active duty in 1944 and was to retire in 1966 He married Joan Woodford Sept 10 1949 and is survived by his wife daughter Jan his mother Mrs William Paseka brother Vernon Horsky Cedar Rapids Cedar Memorial funeral home in charge of arrangements.
Grace Adelia Chambers 90 of Western Springs Illinois widow of Frank Carlton Chambers and former Cedar Rapids resident died after a long illness. She was born August 1 1875 in Palmyra township Michigan. Her son Lynton H. Chambers of Western Springs survives along with two grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Memorial services 10 30 a.m. Wednesday at Turner chapel officiated by Dr Francis W. Pritchard entombment Chapel of Memories Cedar Memorial Cemetery. Friends may call 11 a.m. Tuesday to 10 a.m. Wednesday. The casket will not be opened after the service. Contributions are suggested to the Crippled Children’s din er fund.
Clarence Frederick Slager a Cedar Rapids freight agent for the Waterloo railroad died Saturday after a brief illness. Born November 2, 1926, in Brandon he married Betty Van Fleet in 1948. Survived by wife Christie, Gregory and Allan of Cedar Rapids, his parents, sister and four brothers. Memorial services Tuesday at 3 p.m. Turner chapel with burial at Bear Creek cemetery.
Lida Ann Hemenway aged 78 of 1013 Fifth Avenue SE Cedar Rapids widow of Porter S. Hemenway died Sunday after a long illness. Born July 5 1887 at Cup Creek Indiana she was a member of the Church of Christ. Survived by Thelma Hemenway and Mrs Parnell Ferguson of Cedar Rapids and one grandson. Funeral at Turner Chapel at 1 30 p m with ministers Howard Anthony and David Leonhardt of the Church of Christ. Burial Cedar Memorial Cemetery Chapel.
Newton D Matthess 90 of 35 Fourteenth avenue SW died at 5 15 p m Sunday after a long illness in a nursing home Born Wellman August 3 1875 he married Blanche Kibler in Waterloo August 11 1933 Surviving are his wife two daughters Lila Willetts Arcadia California Doris Peck Moline Illinois two sons Burrell Iowa City Orva St Petersburg Florida a stepson Ray Kibler Cedar Rapids fourteen grandchildren and several great and great great grandchildren Services will be at Beatty Bearle funeral home at 2 p m Wednesday with Rev John M Hardy First Christian church Burial Oak Hill cemetery Friends may call after 1 p m Tuesday
Peter I Kissich 73 of 4033 Richmond Rd NE Cedar Rapids died suddenly Monday after a brief illness. Born Oct 17 1892 in Yugoslavia he owned Kissich Glass Co for over 40 years and lived in Cedar Rapids 50 years. Survived by daughter Mrs William Ask and stepdaughter Mrs Leroy Grotkin plus four grandchildren. Funeral 2 PM Thursday at Our Savior Lutheran with Rev William Hilker. Burial Cedar Memorial. Friends may call Brush Chapel after 6 PM Tuesday and at church after 10 AM Thursday. Casket will not be opened after services.
Evelyn L. Lager, 43, was killed by two blasts from a 12 gauge shotgun fired by her husband Stanley W. Lager, 39, after a quarrel. He admitted the shooting as she left for a neighbor’s home, after taking their two children to his father's house.
Debbie Reynolds and Donald O'Connor star in the musical comedy I Love Melvin airing Tuesday on Channel 9 KCRG TV as part of the 4 O'Clock Movie lineup.
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