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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1967
Page
3
Weather data for multiple towns including Tama Columbus Junction and Hopkinton with highs and lows, precipitation trace, barometer and humidity readings, wind directions. Obituaries note deaths such as Mrs Willian Gaeees and Theodore Hopkins with service details and burial, plus locale references to churches and cemeteries.
An American pilot discusses limited targeting rules in Vietnam, noting repeated missions over Phuc Yen airfields near Hanoi and arguing that loading airfields with MiG-21s or trucks represents legitimate military targets. He recounts approaching dangerous airfields and questions attacking empty or peripheral targets while risking his life.
The Legislature convened with an opening prayer and recessed for caucus after sessions. The Senate heard prayers while the House passed a measure ratifying a proposed amendment on presidential succession. A constitutional amendment on city home rule was debated but not voted on. Obituaries list several families and names across Marion Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas. Police and fire dispatch notes report a grease fire, a call at First Avenue and Sixteenth Street W, a sprinkler head break at Quaker Oats, and a standby for a traffic accident near Center Point and Collins Road NE.
The official canvass of the bus referendum found errors in unofficial returns from two precincts yet kept the measure's overall approval. Precinct 27 at Hoover school flipped from 1 vote to oppose. Precincts 32 and 34 joined opposition, and precincts with under 60 percent favorable trimmed margins. Official totals showed 10,128 in favor, 3,503 against, 13,631 total, 66 fewer than initially reported.
Catherine Gavin 73 widow of Irwin Gavin died in Oak Park NL after a short illness. She formerly lived at 622 B avenue NE and resided with daughter Betsy Gavin the last three years. Survived by four sons Howard J Wichita Falls Texas Stuart Downers Grove IL J Charles Encinitas CA and Russell Columbus OH. two daughters Betsy Gavin Oak Park and Kathleen Hopker Shawnee Mission KS. four sisters Margaret O'Brien Velnda Stingly and Cora O'Brien and Gay W Argo four grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Services Saturday 9 am at Immaculate Conception church with Msgr Wm A Roach burial at St Martin's Cascade. Rosary Friday 7:30 pm at Monahan Stewart funeral home with visitation after 7 pm Thursday.
Anderson and Barker families held services at Memorial Chapel and Beatty Bearle Funeral Home. Rev. Warren Feller officiated Anderson service at Trinity Methodist. burial at Cedar Memorial Park. Barker service led by Rev. Allen Van Cleve at Central Park Presbyterian. interment Cedar Memorial. survivors include five grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Police reported a burglary across from the San Diego police station in which a suspect took 300 men’s suits from a clothing store on Wednesday. The incident involved a large quantity of apparel seized from the location.
Mayor Bob Johnson and aides were trapped between floors at City Hall while discussing bus service restoration. The elevator stalled on the way to the mayor's office, delaying meetings as rescuers freed them after several minutes. The mayor noted a gasping spell from a cigars moment during the incident.
Soviet President Nikolai Podgorny arrived in Turin amid a wave of bombings linked to his Italy visit. Police tightened security after a Milan blast and two Rome headquarters were damaged, with officials weighing whether right wing fascists or leftist Chinese communists staged the attacks. Turin welcomed Podgorny amid tens of thousands as Fiat plans in Russia loom large.
Public Improvements Commissioner Don Canney said new information from a Rock Island flood control meeting helps predict flood crest timing. A corps of engineers chart shows how long upriver crests take to reach the area, aiding floodfighting preparation.
Washington AP The senate finance committee chair man, Sen Russell Long, promised to help Alabama in its fight against a threatened cutoff of federal welfare funds. Long told former Gov George Wallace after Wallace testified before the committee that Alabama had made a strong case.
Courthouse News Line reports residents have until Tuesday January 31 to purchase 1967 automobile license plates without penalty. Postmarked letters by January 31 avoid penalties, and plates need not be on cars until March 15. Deputy treasurer Lloyd Curtis notes a 25 cent reflector fee and requires 1966 registration, payment, and the fee with mailed requests. As of Thursday 35,700 plates have been sold, about 2,000 behind last year. total 1966 plates were 72,458.
Emery Meyers age 31 of 2470 C street SW is bound over to the Linn county grand jury on a charge of desertion and abandonment. He allegedly deserted three children and was sent to the grand jury after a preliminary municipal court hearing Tuesday.
Ty LeRoy Smith of 110 Wesley Drive NW filed a 43343.51 dollar automobile collision damages suit against John David Bramer an employee of Tri angle Calf ranch Marionville Missouri and ranch operators William David Simpson Ernest Ridpath and J B Cloud. He alleges Bramer drove a ranch truck into his path at the intersection of US Highway 60 and Interstate 35 on February 23 1965 causing a severe concussion neck injury and ongoing headaches.
Judge Warren J Rees Wednesday revoked the probation of John R Sears 21 of rural Richmond and ordered he serve a seven year sentence at the men’s reformatory in Anamosa Sears was convicted of false uttering of a check on December 7 and later sentenced January 23 in Wapello county on an embezzlement by bailee charge Default judgments awarded to King Loan Co Cedar Rapids against Ralph and Pearl Van Voitenburg for 311.86 and others include Odas J Williams 188.01 and Illinois Moulding Co 500.29 Dismissals include Empire Credit Corp versus Vern R Lyons and Dorotha Lyons and auto damages case involving Harry C Hoover Dostal given work release to work outside jail during the day while serving three 30 day intoxication sentences
UPI reports a conspiracy case alleging espionage for Russia involves Diana Svoboda and Sgt Herbert N Svoboda with a financial figure of 16341.28. Trial set to begin May 22 in Alexandria Virginia. Parties named include Emil Irma and Conrad Boeckenhaupt in the air force related matter.
Hamilton County man Ray Park filed a petition seeking to invalidate his sister Sarah Park McFadden's will dated November 1, 1965. He alleges she lacked sound mind and was unduly influenced by neighbor Emily Kremenak who is executor and named beneficiary. Estate appraised at 26195.63. McFadden died April 30, 1966. probate filed May 4. Park is sole heir. defendants include Olive Martin and Rita Duncan Myers.
Judge J. Paul Naughton of Johnson County District Court denied a permanent injunction to stop the Clear Creek Community School District from buying a 2 acre site near Tiffin, building a new high school, and selling bonds from the May 3 1966 election. The ruling upheld the election, dissolved a prior injunction, and noted no material fraud or electorate prejudice. Bond issue totals $5631473 with 62.5 percent voting in favor.
A broad Midwest snowstorm dumped over four inches from Kansas to lower Michigan with parts of Illinois reaching eight inches. Chicago endured heavy traffic, zero visibility, and a three-story apartment roof collapse nearby while the Dan Ryan Expressway traffic stalled as motorists abandoned cars. Elsewhere, New York area airports closed briefly due to fog, temperatures plunged to 24 below in Minnesota, and gulf coast regions enjoyed milder 70s.
U S. and South Vietnamese forces hunted a cave fortress complex near Bong Son in the Central Viet Nam highlands. Infantrymen from the 25th Division battled to clear the tunnels after a commander was killed by a North Vietnamese fighter while trying to evacuate women and children held inside. The operation followed American air and ground actions including raids on enemy camps and storage areas.
Washington sources say the Johnson administration barred American pilots from flying within five miles of Hanoi center. Informants indicate the restriction, issued in response to civilian bombing casualty reports, aims to limit dangerous incursions near the North Vietnamese capital.
Judge Harold D. Victor postponed the false uttering of a check case against Bea Kloubec of rural Mt. Vernon from January 30 to further order. She allegedly passed a 35.07 dollar bad check October 12 at Sondrol's Variety Store in Cedar Rapids. Duane Duncan of Tama was jailed seven days for intoxication. County Attorney Jack Fulton dropped charges of false uttering against Mr and Mrs Irwin Sigmunds for lack of evidence.
Frank McCallum was arrested after allegedly pulling a butcher knife and attempting to injure cafe proprietor Ernest D. Norton at the Downtowner cafe on Second Avenue SE. Norton restrained the assailant, suffered a fractured hand, and was treated at Mercy hospital.
In San Juan Puerto Rico several youths threw bottles at an antiwar march led by Stokely Carmichael the black power advocate Police said three of about 250 marchers were cut by bottles and charges were filed for attempting to incite a riot The march followed by the AP report notes no official confirmation on the injuries.
The report from Mainichi describes harsh measures in Tibet and Shansi with alleged police beatings and factory disruptions amid pro Maoist conflicts. It notes frozen circulating capital and calls for normal work while detailing anti Liu forces and resistance in Inner Mongolia and Manchurian cities.
Bloomington AP reports wreckage of a plane with two bodies found in a gully near Bloomington airport. The craft registered to Carl Adler of Sioux City and papers bearing his name were on one body. The other body is believed to be Adler’s niece, also a licensed pilot, name not learned. The crash likely occurred during a heavy rain squall Wednesday night while Adler was ferrying parts to the Bloomington RCA plant from Fort Dodge.
Two strong earthquakes struck Blanca Spain on Wednesday with no damage or injuries reported. Officials urged residents to remain alert as aftershocks were possible.
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