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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1965
Page
1
The Daily Record reports high and low temperatures for several cities, forecasts a five day warming trend, and lists statewide daylight time rules and proposed laws. It also includes voter age changes, child abuse reporting duties, and several local civil notices.
Lyle Danker a 24 year old of rural Chelsea died from a chest wound after being found wounded in a barn on his farm with a .22 rifle beside him. Poweshiek sheriff's office says investigation continues with Benton Linn medical examiners and no ruling yet on how the shooting occurred.
The body of John Stenko of Sarasota Florida was recovered Thursday in the Caribbean. He was one of three men aboard a plane that ditched at sea on Wednesday. the other two were rescued.
Two county jail trusties were injured when a county conservation board truck went off a road northwest of Central City Friday morning. Richard Prosser, 31, of 865 Eighteenth Street SE, suffered hip and back injuries and was released from St. Luke's Hospital. Gerald Hopker, 18, of 931 Fourth Street SW, remained hospitalized for a fractured left wrist, shoulder injuries and knee bruises. The truck was driven by a conservation board employee. reports were incomplete.
The mayor said he believes the Warren report was accurate but doubts arose after an Archives report cited a 75 year secrecy on some testimony. He sent protest letters to the President legislators and news associations, and called the issue a spark for a government second look.
At a news conference Nixon backs Bliss unity and a two year moratorium on presidential politicking. He praises Goldwater for brokered compromise and says a second party is needed after party divisions. He cautions no single spokesman will emerge in 1966.
A Bulgarian farm expert and his wife defected to a foreign embassy in Kabul on Friday. The move follows mounting tensions and raises questions about local security and diplomatic asylum options.
In a night of chaos at the Linn County jail, inmates led by Jimmie Dean Stewart and David Santee attacked and set fires after threatening deputies. Sheriff Grant ordered control measures, with minor damage reported and two leaders later sentenced to five years for assault with intent to rob.
The Warsaw Pact leaders issued a communique demanding the West scrap Multilateral Nuclear Force plans or any path to West German nuclear arms. They warned of indispensable defense measures if MLF proceeds, pledging no specifics. The communiqué also denounced U S Cuba and Vietnam policy, without naming Berlin.
Bob D. Holt, 24, of Moline Illinois, was arrested after a foggy chase beginning in the 800 block of Williams Boulevard SW. Police say Holt sped about 75 mph on slick pavement and eluded officers by turning off lights and driving on Edgewood Road SW. He was later found at the E and R motel on Sixteenth Avenue SW and released with a promise to appear in municipal court Saturday.
Theresa Popper 95 of 128 Twenty-eighth Street SE Cedar Rapids died Friday after a brief illness. Born October 13 1869 in Cetule Bohemia she was widow of Frank Popper. Survived by six sons one daughter three grandchildren and two great grandchildren plus a brother. Memorial service Monday at Turner's Chapel at 1 30 p.m. Burial Cedar Memorial Cemetery. Casket not opened after service.
Fred L Langhurst a Cedar Rapids resident and World War II veteran died Thursday at Veterans hospital Iowa City after a brief illness Born March 14 1903 he was a painter Surviving wife Elsie died December 1963 a daughter Marian Briggs three sisters and five brothers Funeral services Monday at 10 am at McGinnis funeral home Davenport Burial Rock Island National Cemetery Friends may call Saturday and Sunday at the funeral home
Memorial services were held at 1 30 p m Saturday at Turner Chapel with the Rev E W Koberg presiding. Burial followed at Cedar Memorial Cemetery. Friends could call at the chapel until 1 p m Saturday. The casket would not be opened after the service.
Courthouse News reports three traffic accident lawsuits in Linn district court totaling $68,000. Paulina Seeman sues Richard Stewart for $47,172.95 over May 18 1963 rear collision on Center Point Road. Carl Fobian seeks $10,925 against James Tiernan after a south Cedar Rapids crash. Gertrude and Alfred Carr sue Edward Prusia for $10,850 after a December 25 collision at First Avenue and Twenty Ninth Street East with seven fractured ribs noted.
William Williams aged 30 of 1403 Second Street SE Friday pleads innocent before Judge William Eads to a charge of attempting to break and enter at the Hideaway Bar 3331 First Avenue SE. Accomplice Charles E. Allnutt aged 32 of 664 Seventh Avenue Marion also pleads innocent and is hospitalized after being shot by a Cedar Rapids detective during the break in.
Cedar Rapids Police Chief George Matias and Asst. Chief James Shannon met Thursday with County Attorney Jack Fulton to discuss recent developments in evidence admissibility. The 14 hour meeting focused on Supreme Court decisions that overturned cases due to improper police methods in securing evidence.
Joyce M. Buresh, 44, of Mechanicsville, appeared in district court after being charged with shoplifting $77 worth of clothing from Spartan Discount Center at 4601 First Avenue SE. Police say she placed men’s women’s and children’s clothing in a bag. She posted a $1,000 bond and was released.
Palo resident Raymond B. Hatland was sentenced to seven years in the state penitentiary at Ft. Madison for uttering six bad checks totaling 136.01 and placed on probation. Judge William Eads imposed the sentence and probation. Suits filed include Lehigh Sewer Pipe and Tile Co. vs. D. E. Excavating Co. for 2689.09, and City State Bank vs. Paul E. and Goldie Gifford for 3310.81 on a promissory note and mortgage foreclosure.
In Pampa Texas a light plane plummeted from clear skies Friday killing three men and a dog on board. Investigators described the small aircraft as crashing in an oilfield, with all four occupants dead.
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