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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1967
Page
5
The page lists daily highs and lows for cities including Bismarck Chicago Denver Fairbanks and New Orleans with precipitation and barometer readings. It notes local fines for individuals and a five day forecast with below normal temperatures and modest precipitation. It also documents legislative activity, family notices, divorce petitions, and a small street scene with a cigarette ignition incident.
A list of speeding and disobeying signals fines, vehicle control violations, and court actions from the Municipal Court Police Division. Individuals across multiple streets and cities are named with fines ranging from 10 to 15 dollars plus costs. Several civil cases show small monetary judgments, and various church services and memorial notices are listed for multiple towns.
A springlike storm system lured the U S Storms from hibernation as many cities reported record warmth for the date in the mid Atlantic and northeast while severe winter weather clashed in the upper Midwest. Duluth Minnesota logged 3 inches of fresh snow bringing its season total to 25 inches. Hazardous driving warnings extended from Southern Idaho to Northern Arizona amid heavy snow in high elevations and frigid morning lows ranged from 8 degrees below zero in Dickinson North Carolina to 73 degrees in Key West Florida.
The John Alberts home at 2101 Grande avenue SE transfers to Robert E. Welty and his wife of 2915 O avenue NW for March 1 possession. The Weltys, with three children, move to a 23 room corner lot with pool after the sale by J. Edward Luce and Co. and John Zachar Jr. Co. The house has historical ties back to 1914 and was built by James L. Bever, later owned by A. W. H. Lenders and the Petersens.
NASA announced the first manned Apollo mission could launch no earlier than February 21. Commander Virgil Grissom, Lt. Col Edward White, and Lt. Cmdr Roger Chaffee lead the crew for an eight burn test flight to check the spacecraft and ground control systems in a 101 to 153 mile Earth orbit.
Reports say Lt Gen Nguyen Huu Co faced possible exile or trial after a Formosa visit. Obstacles to unity show southern resentment as Co's supporters are put under house arrest. In Vietnam fighting continues with 18 enemy killed in Cedar Falls Iron Triangle operations.
A 85-student class in STOURBRIDGE, England studies income tax, installment buying, DIY home repairs, family budgeting and sex as part of a program to prepare youths for marriage. Principal Alan Lawson says sex is the most successful subject.
Mrs. John Geyes has been re-elected president of the Sixteen Cemetery Association. The outcome consolidates leadership for the local nonprofit overseeing cemetery operations and maintenance.
Linn county supervisors approve using confession of judgment to compel repayment from able residents who received county relief. The tool targets hospital bills and large relief items, aiming to cut delays and avoid full lawsuits. Used with discretion to pursue deadbeat cases, it does not apply to those lacking funds.
The prosecution alleges Baker diverted $100,000 in political contributions in 1962 and evaded taxes on them. Baker's defense cites a $686.76 tax refund claim for 1961 and 1962, with accountants arguing legitimate deductions and a $686.76 refund. A witness says Kerr loaned Baker $50,000 in 1962, drawn from campaign funds.
A Filipino student and labor union rally in Manila burned a figure described as an octopus symbolizing U S imperialism near the American embassy. One demonstrator stepped too close and was pulled away, avoiding serious injuries.
Judge William R. Eads sent 16 year old John Frazier to the YMCA Boys Home in Johnston for an admittance interview after pledging guilty to taking a car on Oct 23. The court required a haircut before the interview, as Frazier had prior trouble and was referred from juvenile probation for district court handling. Cedar-Jones County probation officer Carl Crispin will oversee the case.
The Linn County board of supervisors approved a special permit for Iowa Electric Light and Power Co to build a new substation east of East Post road SE on the former Cedar Rapids to Mt Vernon railroad right of way. The board also approved Edward Walton's first addition plat located about a half mile south of Linn Junction, per the zoning commission’s recommendation.
Tuesday the board approved eight public bonds for county officials. Township clerks named were Walter J. Baty Spring Grove LeRoy T. Scott Marion Elmer R. Ward Washington R F Brisbin Bertram and Eloise Kramer Grant all for 1000 dollars for two years. Fire district No 3 trustees Raymond Musak and Herbert Pollock 1000 dollars for one year. Bertram township justice of the peace Glenn Powers 500 dollars for one year. William G Faches assistant county attorney 1000 dollars for two years. The board authorized two em
Linn county conservation commission gains authorization to grant Central City a six inch water main easement across the Pinicon River near Pinicon Ridge dam. The action supports water service to the western part of Central City and follows a training attendance plan for county employees in Omaha.
A UPI report says General Motors cars, especially pre 1965 Chevrolets from 1948 to 1964, are the major targets of auto thieves. Senators and law officials urge tougher theft proofing, with potential federal legislation. The ignition switches in older models allow key removal with the switch on or unlocked, while newer locks are improved.
Dennis Clark Thorson of 1723 Hollywood boulevard NE files a $13,393.63 auto accident damage suit against Robert Allen Neagle. Thorson says his car was rear ended January 27 1965 in the Collins Radio Co Cedar Rapids manufacturing building parking lot, causing a continuing ringing sensation in his ears.
Fragmentary notice describes delivery issues and carrier rates for the Cedar Rapids Gazette established in 1883. It mentions carrier service areas and a monthly or per-issue charge with confusion over figures and locations.
Mrs. Hattie Barker 67 of 4903 Louisa Street NE Cedar Rapids died Wednesday after a short illness born Cascade August 5 1899 widow of Jay Barker member of Winter Temple Pythian Sisters head of drill team also in Degree of Honor and 25 Year Club survived by husband sister Ethel Keyser four grandchildren services 1:30 p m Friday Beatty Bearle Funeral Home Cedar Memorial burial Cedar Memorial calling after 7 p m Wednesday Rev Allen S Van Cleve Central Park Presbyterian Church and the Pythian Sisters William Otis Downey 72 Unionville Missouri died Saturday after a brief illness longtime Cedar Rapids resident 30 years before moving to Unionville survived by two daughters Helen Bailey Cedar Rapids and Mrs John Herman Solon a sister Elizabeth Robb Unionville a half brother John Downey San Diego six grandchildren and one great grand child services held Monday at Unionville.
Ella Louise Anderson died Wednesday after a long illness at 2447 Eighth Avenue SW Cedar Rapids after a 56 year residency born May 27 1889 Rockton Illinois. Survived by husband William E Anderson daughter Harold Ashley son Robert G Anderson sister Marie Birum services Friday 2 PM Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories burial Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. Jane E Riley formerly of Cedar Rapids died Monday in Miami where she had lived since 1943 aged office manager for National Oats Co 1924 1943 survived by daughter in law Mrs Robert Riley and three grandchildren burial Bellefontaine cemetery St Louis.
A new fitness program titled The Jack La Lanne Show airs on KCRG TV Friday at 93 AM. The segment highlights exercise routines and health tips hosted by Jack La Lanne.
Notices list cremations and funerals with religious services in local chapels and parishes. Anna Stusak is funeral at St Wenceslaus and burial at Linwood cemetery. Robert L Kessler has military honors and Linwood burial. John A Phillips Jr burial at Linwood with Mizpah Masonic lodge involvement. Survivors include three grandchildren.
Rep. Floyd Millen and Rep. Elizabeth Shaw oppose Winkelman amendment to raise house seats. Millen warns ceilings, not floors, could cap growth. Shaw notes California example with eight house members and forty senators as context for size debates.
The Eastern Allamakee Community School Board renews Supt Duane Fuhrman’s contract for three years. Albert Fruechte is named chair of a two member citizens committee to aid the board in a building program including an elementary school at New Albin a remodel of the Lansing building and a new playground at Lansing.
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