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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1964
Page
4
Daily weather figures for several cities including Anchorage Denver New York Seattle and Washington with highs lows and precipitation. The page also lists numerous funeral notices and service times for communities across Iowa and neighboring regions.
Sparks from city dump to grass near C street road SW and REA plant caused a blaze Monday afternoon in a Cedar Rapids residence. The fire damaged a living room and dining room at 1806 Fifth Avenue SE and killed Gertrude O'Hern, 77, who lived there. Responding units cited multiple witnesses including Frank Feinberg and Judith Holt in related civil party actions listed for Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas. The incident occurred around 3 40 p.m. and involved residents from Marion Anamosa Dysart and Vinton drawn into the investigation.
A list of individuals from Cedar Rapids, Marion, Ely, Hiawatha and nearby areas fined for speeding and traffic offenses. Names include Eugene Heus, Marvin Hanson, Beverly Lin gard, Robert Blahnik, Dennis Weable, William Jensen, Lucille Lake, Russell O Neal, Robert Brueggeman, James Cannon, Karen Riley, Roger Sundemeyer, Gary Crawford, Elmer Phillips, Richard Hanson, Earl Martin, Ronald Sneider, Melvin Kuba, Larry O’Brien, Jo seph Bolsinger, Kenneth Loney, James Bean, Clarence Vaughn, Floyd Klein, Stephen Cronbaugh, David Maker, Robert Burns, David Maker with multiple offenses, and more. Fines range from 10 to 25 dollars plus costs, with some bonds or suspensions noted.
In Concord, Nixon drew new support from former Gov. Wesley Powell who will back a Nixon write-in campaign in the March 10 New Hampshire primary. Powell said Goldwater and Rockefeller cannot win the GOP nomination and praised Nixon’s experience and recognition. Stassen joined the race, calling for an Eisenhower middle-way platform, joining Goldwater, Rockefeller, and Sen. Margaret Chase Smith on the ballot. Powell will not seek convention delegate status, instead promoting the Nixon write-in effort.
Mao Zedong urged China and Japan to form a broad united front against U S imperialism. He spoke to three leftist Japanese visitors in Peking during a broadcast. The proposal aimed to exploit Japan's government's uncertain stance toward Red China.
U N helicopters and missionary planes pressed to rescue Christians in southwest Congo as rebel groups led by Pierre Mulele threaten missions. Four missionaries are dead including Irene Ferrel of Jerome Idaho. 21 Americans and 14 Canadians were evacuated, with 150 stationed in the area amid fears of Communist China arms.
In August 1959 Karl describes a Senate aide calling Baker about MGIC and a possible partnership. Baker received 200 MGIC shares and 50 GIAI shares, later expanded by two stock splits to 1,600 MGIC and 400 GIAI. By 1960 the stake was worth about 400000, with Rep. Byrnes aiding morale for favorable tax rulings, later selling MGIC stock to fund a scholarship.
Iowa officials say John Ashlock of Center Point cannot hold both the Center Point town council seat and the Linn County conservation board. The Linn County Board of Supervisors will appoint a new conservation member next Tuesday, while Ashlock keeps his council position. The attorney general by Evan Hultman ruled the dual roles incompatible, citing potential conflicts between county and city interests.
David A Maker aged 17 of 1203 Center Point Road NE was sentenced by Judge Warren Rees to five years in the Anamosa reformatory and placed on probation after pleading guilty to larceny for stealing a .22 revolver from Buell Christiansen at 716 Seventh Avenue SE. He had pled innocent December 26. He also received 30 days on each of three municipal court charges reckless driving leaving the scene of an accident and driving while license suspended stemming from a January 7 crash into a fence at Seventeenth Street NE.
William R. Moore, 33, formerly of Cedar Rapids, was arraigned before Judge Warren Rees on a false uttering charge and given until Friday to plead. Extradited from Everett Washington, Moore faced nine bad checks totaling $234.90, including a $20 check to a Cedar Rapids food store. He is held in Linn county jail on a $1,000 bond.
Linn County board of supervisors held a public hearing on road grading assessments totaling 19 440 dollars. No objectors appeared. Projects spanned 1961 to 1963 and 25 percent, or 4 860 dollars, will be levied on adjoining property owners.
John P. Finn, 42, of 408 Reynolds avenue SW, pled innocent in Linn county district court to carrying a concealed weapon charge. He was arrested early Tuesday at 12:43 a.m. near First avenue and Fifteenth street W after police responded to a tavern incident. A small handgun was found in the glove compartment of Finn's car. he posted 500 bond and was released, Judge Warren Rees presiding.
William E. Brown of Tulsa Oklahoma pled innocent to grand larceny at arraignment before Judge Warren Rees. Whitaker also pled innocent for alleged theft of over $2,000 in diamond rings January 20 from Spartan's Discount store at 4601 First Avenue SE.
Charles Behrens, tenant on the Charles Penningroth farm east of Cedar Rapids, reported to the sheriff that an oxygen tank was stolen within the last two weeks.
The Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce schedules a one day member drive for Wednesday February 12. Three bureaus participate the Civic bureau the Senior Men's bureau and the Junior Chamber of Commerce. General chairman is M G Mike Swords with L Frank Bedell heading the Senior Men's bureau and Robert D Worley leading the Jaycees. The slogan is Soar More in 64.
Militant civil rights leaders planned mass protests against segregation in Atlanta as more than 100 people were jailed in a three night street demonstration. The downtown siege centered on Lebs restaurant which refused service to Negroes, prompting arrests and a police state of emergency.
Representatives of Quaker Oats Co and production workers at the Cedar Rapids plant meet in mid afternoon Tuesday under a federal mediator, the first session since the union rejected the company offer. James P. Jeffrey of Cedar Rapids mediates. prior offer included 16 cents per hour in three years with staged raises.
Four men looted a $60,000 Long Island home of jewelry, rare coins, and cash, terrorizing occupants including Fred Ambinder and his wife. Two suspects were arrested later in the Bronx with weapons. the car contained a sawed-off shotgun and six revolvers.
Edgar M. Kerr born September 19 1895 at Morning Sun died in Iowa City after a long illness He lived in Cedar Rapids Blairstown and was a painting and decorating contractor He is survived by Myrtle Gosnell and three sisters and was a Presbyterian and American Legion member Memorial services are set for 3 pm Thursday at Turner chapel with Rev Roger Patton Graveside rites will be at Cedar Memorial cemetery Friends may call chapel until 1 pm Thursday with casket to remain closed after the service.
Sister Mary St Eleze age 83 died after a lingering illness. Born December 18 1880 in Grand Junction she joined the Sisters of Mercy in 1914 and taught at New Haven Fairfax Grand Junction Clarion and Elma. She worked in Mercy Hospital School of Nursing 1942 1960. Survived by three sisters Mrs L C Bohrer Mrs Agnes Elbin Mrs O E Doran and one brother Frank Phelan. Body at Sacred Heart Convent with services Thursday 9 am at the Convent chapel. Burial Mt Calvary cemetery Monahan Stewart funeral home in charge.
Mrs. Guy Jones about 62 died at her home in Carroll on Monday from lung cancer. The Jones family had lived in Cedar Rapids for about four years before moving in 1956. Surviving are her husband Dr Guy Jones DVM and two sons Stanley of Harlan and Donald of Sac City. Funeral at Methodist church in Carroll with burial in Rockwell City.
Donald F. Dudley of 500 Thirty-fourth Street SE died Tuesday after a sudden illness. Born February 20, 1902 in Cedar Falls, he married Gretta I. Stotts in 1921. A World War II veteran, he leaves two daughters, Mrs. Ernest Sulek and Mrs. Keith Fleck, both of Cedar Rapids, and four grandchildren. Memorial services pending.
Charles Henry Smith a former Cedar Rapids resident died Monday in Brookfield Maryland. Born October 30 1881 in Cedar Rapids he worked at the General Accounting Office in Washington DC before retirement. Survived by wife Magna four children a brother Fred W. Smith of Cedar Rapids and a sister Louise Gerard of Miami private graveside services will be held at Oak Hill Cemetery with the body to be brought to Turner Chapel.
Miss Julia Green aged 74 died Monday after a long illness. Born May 12 1896 in Italena Illinois she belonged to St Patrick Church. Survived by sister Mrs Consuelo McGee of Dubuque. Services at St Patrick Church Wednesday at 9 30 conducted by Rev J Robert McDonald. Burial at Mt Calvary. Rosary Tuesday at 8 by Father McDonald at Teahen chapel where friends may call.
Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Chapel of Memories Cedar Memorial Cemetery by the Rev. Dwight Henricks. The body lies in the Brush Chapel until 9:30 a.m. Wednesday.
Cedar Rapids Steel Transportation Inc was fined 1200 in federal court for operating as a common carrier without a federal permit. Able Transportation Co of Chicago was fined 400 for aiding and abetting. The U S Attorney said 25 violations involved 25 shipments from Chicago to Cedar Rapids area including Amana. Cedar Rapids firm pled guilty to 12 violations and Chicago firm to four.
Police raid in Audubon Park New Jersey leads to missing items from the station two pistols two boxes of ammunition and the front door lock reported as missing by authorities no injuries reported and ongoing investigation by local police.
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