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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1969

Page

5

Five day Iowa forecast shows below normal temps and light rain

The Daily Record notes five day temperatures in Iowa dip five to 14 degrees below normal from Tuesday through Saturday with highs in the 20s and lows mainly in the teens. Rain totals expected around one tenth to three tenths of an inch Tuesday to near the period end while a late period warming trend is predicted. Pieces from January show historical highs and lows and local notices including obituaries and service announcements.

Iowa

Nixon urges citizen effort to meet domestic needs and build on progress

In a speech stressing shared burden and hope, Richard Nixon warned government alone cannot solve major domestic problems. He urged Americans to combine effort with government action, calling for leadership by people and the state. He urged a forward, confident approach harnessing faith and resolve to seize opportunity.

Nixon

Edward Duffy arraigned on drug charges in Linn court

Edward J. Duffy, 21, of 3512 Bel Air drive SE, was arraigned in Linn district court on a charge of selling depressant or stimulant drugs. Bond set at $1,000. A prior preliminary information in justice court was dismissed. A state narcotics agent testified Duffy sold speed at the Corner Pocket pool hall in Marion for $25. Police seized items at his residence and car. A hearing on forfeiture of the seized items is scheduled for Jan. 29.

Edward J. Duffy Bel Air Drive SE Linn District Court Harold Vietor Court of Justice of the Peace Glenn Powers Justice Court Powers Victor Duffy Marion Clinton Shaefer

Consent Decree Ends Waterloo Billboard Suit

A Waterloo insurance agent will change the letter I to P on a billboard bearing the Big I symbol under a settlement with the National Association of Insurance Agents. The pact keeps the association's trademark valid but denies damages and resolves claims of unfair competition and misrepresentation. The lion motif replaces the eagle, and the sign will read professional agent instead of independent.

Waterloo Insurance National Assn. of Insurance Donald Z. Huntley New York Big I Huntley Association Waterloo

Obituary: Former Cedar Rapids Man Dies in Chicago Fire

Robert Neil Manatt 40 once of Cedar Rapids and former William and Mary graduate died in a Chicago apartment fire. He worked as an assistant cashier at First Trust and Savings Bank of Chicago and was found on the seventh floor. Surviving is his father Russell W. Manatt of Mount Vernon. Services at Turner Chapel East at noon Wednesday. Burial at Cedar Memorial. Contributions to Cancer Fund or Boy Scouts of America suggested.

Robert Neil Manatt Cedar Rapids Chicago Manatt First Trust and Savings Bank of Chicago Lake Shore Drive William and Mary College Fourth Presbyterian Church of Chicago Russell W. Manatt Mt. Vernon Turner Chapel East Cedar Memorial Cemetery Cancer Fund Boy Scouts of America

Frederick Edda Died After Long Illness at 67

Frederick Edda 67 of 1611 avenue NE Cedar Rapids died Saturday after a long illness. Born Robins May 23 1901 he married Mary Agnes Miller June 10 1925. He lived in the Cedar Rapids area his entire life and was a member of St Matthew's Catholic Church and a charter Cadet of St George. Surviving are his wife three daughters fourteen grandchildren one brother and one sister. Requiem high mass Wednesday 10 a.m. at St Matthew's with burial at St John's cemetery. Rosaries Tuesday 8 p.m. by Father McDonough the parish and the Cadets of St George 8:30 p.m. Teahen chapel friends may call Tuesday.

Frederick Raymond Edda 1611 Avenue Robins Mary Agnes Miller Cedar Rapids St. Matthew’s Catholic Church Cadets of St. George Iowa Manufacturing Co Cedar Rapids Country Club William Birkicht Robert Whitters William Burks Charles Edda Whittier Calif Walter Thomasson Santa Cruz St. Matthew’s Church Louis McDonough St. John’s Cemetery Father McDonough St. Theresa Circle Teahen Chapel

Death of Earl F Heinze in Marengo Iowa

Earl F Heinze born March 23 1893 in Cedar Rapids died Sunday in Marengo after a brief illness. Survived by wife Dorothea Maas Jan 3 1951 son Dr Heinze two sisters Mrs O A Powell Oklahoma City and Pearl Perham Redwood City Calif and one brother Leo E Heinze Tillamook Ore. Funeral services at Turner chapel east at 1 30 p m Wednesday with military rites by Hanford Post American Legion at Linwood cemetery.

Earl Fuller Heinze First Avenue Marengo Cedar Rapids Dorothea Maas Dr. Heinze O. A. Powell Oklahoma City Pearl Perham Redwood City Calif Leo E.heinze Tillamook Ore Heinze First Baptist Church Hanford American Legion Turners Chapel Wayne A. Shireman

Widow Maud Vaughn, 92, dies after long illness

Maud Vaughn, 92, widow of James Vaughn and longtime Cedar Rapids resident, died Sunday at Earlham after a long illness. Born September 29, 1876, in Clarence, she is survived by one daughter Mrs. Marvin Fatka of Cedar Rapids, three sons Melvin Vaughn of Earlham Frank Vaughn of Seattle and Charles Vaughn of Cape Kennedy, Florida, 11 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Memorial services are set for 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Evans funeral home in Earlham, with burial in Marengo cemetery.

Maud Vaughn James Vaughn Cedar Rapids Earlham Clarence Marvin Fatka Melvin Vaughn Frank Vaughn Seattle Wash Charles Vaughn Cape Kennedy Fla Evans Marengo Cemetery

Mrs Cunningham of Washington Dies in Marion

Mrs John Cunningham of Washington died Sunday in Marion after a lengthy illness. Survived by two Cedar Rapids daughters Mrs Al Lindsay Jr and Elizabeth Cunningham, plus six sisters. A 50 year member of the Order of Eastern Star and Daughters of the American Revolution. Services Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home Washington.

John Cunningham Washington Marion Cedar Rapids al Lindsay, Jr Elizabeth Cunningham Order of Eastern Star Daughters of the American Revolution Jones Funeral Home

Widow Cora Weeks Dies After Brief Illness

Cora Belle Weeks, 1605 A avenue Marion widow of William L Weeks Cedar Rapids resident 50 years died Monday after brief illness Born April 25 1884 Mt Hamil member of St James United Methodist church retired Rock Island club Silver club Survived by two sons Delmar R Weeks Marion and W H Weeks Cedar Rapids two daughters Mrs Leo G Severn Cedar Rapids and Mrs Joe Hogan St Marys Ohio sister Gertrude Bennett Bushnell Ill six grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren Chapel East 1030 a m Wednesday Rev L George Pimlott burial Cedar Memorial Cemetery Friends may call at chapel until 10 a m Wednesday casket will not be opened after service

Cora Belle Weeks Marion William L. Weeks Cedar Rapids Mt. Hamil Weeks St. James St. Mary's Ohio Gertrude Bennett Bushnell Ill Turner Chapel L. George Pimlott Cedar Memorial Cemetery

Death notice for Eugene F Burrier Cedar Rapids veteran

Eugene Francis Burrier 1627 Second Avenue SE Cedar Rapids lifelong resident and World War II veteran died Sunday after a sudden illness born October 22 1927. Survived by parents Ellis J Burrier and Mrs. Burrier Cedar Rapids and sister Mrs Leonard Novak Knox Presbyterian church VFW service at Chapel East 3 p.m. Wednesday Rev James K L McClane burial Cedar Rapids call at chapel until 2:30 p.m. Wednesday. The casket

Eugene Francis Burrier Second Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Ellis J. Burrier Leonard Novak Knox Presbyterian Church VFW Turner Chapel James K. L. McClane Cedar Memorial Cemetery

Cedar Rapids native Jack D. Kline dies in Portland

A Cedar Rapids native, Jack D. Kline, 41, died in Portland, Oregon, last Wednesday. He was a sales representative for Lever Brothers. Services were held Saturday. Survivors include his wife Marylyn, one son, three sisters, and his parents.

Cedar Rapids Jack D. Kline Portland Ore Lever Brothers Marylyn

Memorial and burial services listed for multiple individuals

Memorial Services Rayman at Brosh chapel 2 p.m. Tuesday by Rev Bill Eckerly. Burial Czech National cemetery. Donations to charity preferred. Dahlquist Hannah at Brosh chapel 10 a.m. Tuesday by Rev John M Jensen. Burial Cedar Memorial cemetery. Coon Mrs Merle Tuesday 1 30 p.m. Kuba funeral home east by Rev William B Harnish burial Linwood. Dumond Pearl graveside Shiloh cemetery 3 p.m. Monday by Rev Donald T Caspers Turner chapel east in charge of arrangements.

Rayman Joseph Brosh Bill Eckerly Czech National Cemetery Dahlquist Hannah

Open Housing Laws Bolstered By High Court

The Supreme Court in an 8 1 decision limited city power to repeal open housing rules. Akron Ohio faced a ruling finding a special burden on Black residents due to voter approval requirements for bans on housing discrimination. Justice Black dissented. The case followed Nellie Hunter, a Black woman denied housing under an amended city charter. The court also agreed to hear Captain Dale Noyd’s bid that the Air Force illegally confined him during appeal of a court martial.

Washington Supreme Court Akron Ohio Hugo Black Nellie Hunter Dale Noyd Air Force

Area Ten audit questions per hour costs compared to Waterloo

Audit figures show Area Ten reporting higher per hour costs in several programs than Waterloo. Nursing 2.14 vs 0.87, electronics 1.90 vs .87, machine shop 2.21 vs .87, welding 2.61 vs .86, adult education 1.83 vs 1.05. Officials cite non uniform hours reporting and plan to standardize methods with a Feb. 1 council meeting.

Area Ten Waterloo Smith Sydney the Gazette Area Ten Board of Directors Liberal Arts Sydnes Jensen Kupka

Kind Words to An Old Enemy in Linn County

A Linn County McCarthy for President group sends a telegram to former President Johnson from Johnson City. Chairwoman Mrs. Justin Huber states they opposed his renomination but respect his motives and extend blessings.

Johnson Linn County McCarthy For Johnson City Justin Huber

Burglar With One Leg Arrested After Sauderburg Burglary

A one legged man was arrested in central France after a burglary near Saulieu in which only one boot was taken. Police detained him and he remains jailed awaiting further proceedings.

Dijon France Saulieu

Peter Breck to Guest on The Joey Bishop Show

Peter Breck of Big Valley appears as a guest on The Joey Bishop Show in color at 10 30 PM Monday on KCRG TV Channel 9. Breck joins the studio lineup with a local television air time noted for Monday evening.

Senate Nixon Washington Peter Breck Big Valley Joey Bishop Kcrg-Tv Channel 9

Nixon Inauguration Voice and Security Details

The article covers extensive preparations for the January inauguration, noting Mrs Nixon holding Bibles as Nixon takes the oath on Capitol steps. It highlights lavish festivities, 18,000 dignitaries, 40,000 ticketed attendees, and a 100 million TV audience while detailing unprecedented security measures including bulletproof glass, a $500,000 bubbletop limousine, and crowd-control by the Secret Service plus armed forces.

Capitol Capitol Steps Nixon Capitol Hill Secret Service White House

Also Mentioned on This Page

Daily Record C.R. Weather Gazette Roger Jepsen St. Luke's Edgar Wise Linview Gerald Mitchell E Avenue NE Steven Durr Franbrook Terrace NW Victor Feller Hiawatha Steven Doty Center Point William Weininger Park Towne Place Albert Bowman D Avenue NE Robert J. Struesky Park Court James D. Steinbeck Vine Avenue James S. Daubenmier Sixth Street Howard L. Rannals Thirty-fifth Street Ronald A. Wood Glenbrook Drive William P. Griffin Iowa City Jerry D. Staton Tenthstreet Dennis D. Forrester Fifth Avenue Michael M. Kelly Ninth Street Eleanor R. Tibbitts Deepwood Court Andy Holmes Thirty-third Street Richard H. Miller A Avenue Russell R. Jones Ginger W. Dee Twentieth Avenue Charlotte E. Gibney Palo Dennis E. Hatch Third Avenue Harold J.kokoska K Street Don W. Adams Twenty-eighth Street Drive Chelsea Joseph Tesar St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Hrabak Chekal’s. Belle Plaine Henry M. Janss Peffers-Halverson Edgewood Roy Hochaus Appleton’s Littleport Winthrop Willis V. Fliss White's Independence Cedar Crest Jesup Manchester Clarence C. Wendt Dysart Charles H. Mehlhaus Grace United Methodist Church Overton's Kennedy Marvin F. Johnson Edward Halloran Twenty - Third Street Ruth E. Johnston James A. Harper Rebecca C. Klein Robert S. Wyatt Theresa L. Bennett Charles W. Claassen Joyce L. Allen Daryle L. Vegge LaVerne Minn Cinda L. Coon Ely Frederick J. Barushak Clinton Mari A. Duckett Terry C. Robbins Volga Jalan M. Atz Alburnett David L. Conway Keystone Karen M. Forrest Cedar, Rapids Herbert’ Friis West Branch Anna L. Blaise Michael L. Chesmore Elmhurst Drive Twenty-fifth Street Oakland Center Point Roads Nineteenth Avenue Hampton Drive Owen Street Hy-Vee Food Forty-second Street Terrance Lehdigh Forty-first Street Leonard H. Gauger Sue A Cedar Memorial Edward Duffy C.R. Man Frederick Edda Earl F. Heinze Mrs Rohn Funeral Home William Weeks Eugene F. Burrier B. A. Jensen Kenneth Kupka Hawkeye Institute of Technology At Waterloo John E. Lapes 3Rd Ave Mrs. Nixon Agnew Spire T. Agnew Everett Dirksen Earl Warren Isaiah Pat America Hubert Humphrey House Dred Capitol Building Andrews Air Force Base Henry Cabot Lodge Vietnam Turner’s Turner John K. Turner National Turner Mortuary First Ave
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