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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1968

Page

13

Canney Reports On Dome Covered Sewer Plant Plans

Cedar Rapids Public Improvements Commissioner Donald Canney described his visit to Midland where dome covered water pollution control facilities use Styrofoam domes and ozone treatment. He outlined cost estimates for Cedar Rapids and noted ongoing expansion funding and the need for potential air pollution control upgrades.

Cedar Rapids Donald Canney Midland Midh Canney Green Engineering Co

Auto Hits Pole Knocks Out Marengo Telephone Service

A midnight crash 2.5 miles east of Marengo split a telephone pole, cutting local and long distance service. Duane Hiner 24 of rural Marengo faces charges for reckless control and supplying beer to minors. passengers Dietze 20 of Ladora and Albert 17 of Ladora charged with minor beer possession. Car damage estimated at 500 and poles at 300 dollars. Service restored by Monday noon.

Marengo Ladora Victor Marengo Memorial Hospital Duane Hiner Hiner Marengo Hospital Leslie Dietze Mike Albert Dietze Albert

Four Bankruptcy Petitions Filed In Federal Court

Four bankruptcy petitions have been filed in Cedar Rapids federal court. Debtors include Richard and Patricia Hawkins of Toddville with debts of 23,287 and assets of 18,927, of which 10,124 is exempt. Benedict and Lucille J. Kremenak Jr. of 308 Eighteenth Street SE with debts 6,887 and assets 5,450, 350 exempt. Claude and Dorothy Cook of 936 Sixteenth Avenue SE with debts 8,694 and assets 1,402, 1,387 exempt. and Joan B. Shaffer of 1704 Park Avenue SE with debts 12,372 and assets 600, all exempt.

Cedar Rapids Richard and Patricia Hawkins Toddville Benedict Lucille J. Kremenak, Jr Eighteenth Street SE Claude Dorothy R. Cook Sixteenth Avenue SE Joan B. Shaffer Park Avenue SE Leo Lubbers Fargo N.D Lloyd Harris Leo ‘Lubbers N. D

Girl Helps Youth Escape and Turns Him In

A 17-year-old escapee from the Town Training School for Boys at Eldora was arrested in Cedar Rapids after an alleged accomplice, a 17-year-old Cedar Rapids girl, aided his escape by signing him out on his sister’s name. She then contacted the youth bureau and revealed the boy’s location. The youth was held Sunday night and released Monday morning to school representatives. The girl will be processed through the youth bureau on a charge of aiding a ward of the state to escape.

Eldora Cedar Rapids Youth Bureau

Shoplifters Active in Cedar Rapids Weekend Bust

Six juveniles and one adult were arrested Sunday in Cedar Rapids on shoplifting charges. Ida M. Robinson, 24, was detained at Robinson's for $2.55 in makeup. Two boys ages 16 and 17 were taken at Spartan store for $8.08. Three girls aged 12, 13, and 15 were stopped at Robinson's for about $13. A 14-year-old boy was arrested at Giant for a billfold. All were released to parents. cases sent to probation.

Cedar Rapids Vinton Ida M. Robinson Robinson’s Giant Sixteenth Avenue SW

City Briefs and Local Crime Items In April Publication

Agricultural Committee members will meet at 12 45 p m Friday at the Chamber of Commerce. Jerome's Rare Coins advertises old coins bought and sold. An attempted break in at Team Electronics 216 Eighth Street SE Saturday night entry not gained. Used church pews advertised with contact 365 1331. Microphones missing three valued at 53 dollars each stolen between Wednesday and Saturday from St Pauls Methodist Church 1340 Third Avenue SE. Ambassador Lounge East Marion promotes ladies night and dancing every night.

Agricultural Committee Chamber of Commerce Team Electronics Eighth Street SE St. Paul’s Methodist Church Third Avenue SE

Cedar Rapids Chamber to Host Senior Men's Bureau Meeting

The Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce will address members of the Senior Men's bureau Wednesday at 3 30 in the Chamber conference room. Hoyt Thomas D C 303 Iowa Theater Building will discuss Cedar Rapids Yesterday Today and Tomorrow. Practice limited to spine and nerves. Gazette Want Ad Number 369 1204 Adv.

Cedar Rapids Hoyt Thomas D.C Iowa Theater Building Gazette “Want

Silver Bridge collapse toll rises to 39 dead

In Point Pleasant West Virginia the weekend search recovered three more bodies, bringing the known dead to 39. Seven people remain missing from the December 15 disaster. The latest body identified was Harold Cundiff, 38, of Winston-Salem North Carolina, pulled from the Ohio River Sunday morning.

Point Pleasant W. Va UPI Harold Cundiff Winston-Salem N.C Ohio River

Darrell Truitt Struck by Car Injures Six Year Old

Darrell L Truitt six years old of 1524 Woodside drive NW was in fair condition Monday at University hospitals Town City with a fractured skull and broken left arm after being struck by a vehicle Sunday afternoon on the driveway of the private parking lot at First avenue and Fourth street east. The car was driven by Charles D Brown Stanwood shortly after 1 pm and no charges were filed.

Darrell L. Truitt Woodside Drive University Hospitals Town City First Avenue Fourth Street Young Truitt Charles D. Brown Stanwood Brown

Three Minors Arrested on Beer Possession Charge

A 16 year old girl a 17 year old girl and a 15 year old boy were taken into custody on Otis road SE after routine car checks. They faced possession of beer as minors charges and were released to their parents after processing by the youth bureau.

Otis Road SE Youth Bureau

Today's Columnists Humor Art Buchwald

Columnist Art Buchwald graces the humor page with wit and portraits of social quirks. His thoughts mix satire and sharp observation, offering a light, reflective look at current events and everyday oddities.

Buchwald

Car Hits Hydrant Injures Two Passengers

Robert D. Dotson drove the vehicle that skidded 453 feet before slamming into a fire hydrant in the 3600 block Bowling Street SW. Passengers Sandra K. Klepach 18 and Roxanne Neighbor 17 were treated for minor injuries at St Luke's Hospital and released. Dotson was charged with failing to keep his vehicle under control.

Robert D. Dotson Second Avenue SE Bowling Street St. Luke's Hospital Sandra K. Klepach Park, Court SE Roxanne Neighbor Dotson

Court Upholds Conviction of Sylvia Stamps

The Eighth Circuit affirmed Sylvia May Hutchison Stamps of Cedar Rapids on a charge of concealing a person to prevent arrest. She was convicted by a federal jury on December 16 and received a one year suspended sentence in January 1967. Kenneth W. Winston, wanted for embezzlement at Merchants National Bank, was later convicted and served time at Leavenworth.

Eighth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Cedar Rapids Sylvia May Hutchison Stamps Kenneth W. Winston Merchants National Bank

Youth Nabbed on Break in Charge

Johnny W. Keener, 19, of 388 Thirtieth Street SE, held in city jail on a break in charge. He was caught by police inside the Clean Tower Service building at 819 Fifth Street SE around 12 30 a.m. The shift superintendent,

Johnny W. Keener Thirtieth Street City Clean Tower Service Fifth Street

Intruder found at plant after midnight break in

Ronald Stratton found a man crouched in the plant area after a midnight visit for a uniform and fire check. He summoned police and Keener was later apprehended inside the building. Detectives say Keener gained entry by breaking a north side window. nothing reported missing.

Ronald Stratton Stratton Keener

Bever Park Zoo lion Leon dies at 11

Leon the Bever Park Zoo lion died after a month under veterinary care. The 11 year old, born in captivity at Oak Park zoo Peoria Illinois, suffered from anemia and other ailments. Officials say the cage will be repurposed as a transfer cage while repairs are made.

Leon Bever Park Cedar Rapids Donald Gardner Garner Oak Park Zoo Peoria Ill Park Zoo Gardner

Oak Hill Jackson Area Study Proposed for Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids planning director Don B. Salyer told the city council the urban renewal board recommends a study on rehabilitation in the Oak Hill Jackson area. The board urges including land north of Otis road and east of Memorial drive SE, a Rompot reference drawing criticism. The board amended the plan, saying Rompot as a whole may not need rehab. The council will review the proposal and seek bids for the study.

Cedar Rapids Don B. Salyer City Council Urban Renewal Board Oak Hill- Jackson Salyer Otis Road Memorial Drive Rompet Rompot

Free Bus Rides To 4 990 Shoppers

Downtown Cedar Rapids stores provided 4 990 free bus rides to shoppers during December under the ride and shop plan. Abbott Lipsky, chairman of the program, said the total number of free rides since the start is 28 921.

Cedar Rapids Abbott Lipsky

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