July 1 1968 Weather Rushes Through Week In Cedar Rapids
Brief weather forecast notes a generally fair pattern through Saturday with a warming trend. Low tonight 52 east to 60 west, high 78 to 86, partly cloudy Sunday, chance of showers in the west. Five day outlook shows below normal highs in the low 80s and lows in the low 60s, with 0.14 to 0.25 inches weekly rainfall. Airport readings include WNW winds at 10 mph, sunrise 4:35, sunset 7:46. Local daily data for July includes rainfall totals and normal benchmarks, plus scattered notices of obituaries and traffic violations in nearby communities.
One-Ways Return Cleared by City Council Vote
In a lengthy session, the council approved a 2way return for Third Street, enabling fire trucks from Station 4 to move north without counterflow. Mayor Meaghan backed the plan amid calls for no-turn systems at intersections to prevent gridlock, with Stolba voting yes and a 4 to 1 outcome after a voice vote. The move included 15 resolutions on timing, turn movements, loading zones, and no-parking zones. Mikesell tied the decision to a campaign promise to end north-south one-ways, quelling neighborhood complaints and signaling political resolve.
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Hunter
Third Street Station
Meaghan
Mikesell
Stolba
Gardner
Airport Drainage Dispute Over Cedar Rapids Project
Officials discuss why drainage drains at Cedar Rapids airport were removed during a change order. Records may be lost after audit. Government funding for reconstruction could be shared 50 50, with emphasis on making the airport safe for civil aviation.
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Frank
Rites Set for Father Wolfe
The Rev. Francis L. Wolfe 55 retired priest who lived in Mercy hospital for three years died Thursday after a long illness. He served as chaplain at Sacred Heart convent in Cedar Rapids for 12 years and earlier led parishes in Walker Clinton Independence Parkersburg Chester McIntyre and State Center. Born February 8 1905 in Anamosa he was ordained May 21 1932 in Dubuque. Surviving include his father seven brothers two sisters and two sisters in law. Services Saturday at 11 in St Patrick church Anamosa with burial at Holy Cross cemetery Anamosa. Body lies in state Friday 3 p.m. to 8 a.m. Saturday at St Patrick's Rosary Friday at 8. McNamara funeral home in charge.
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Francis L. Wolfe
Mercy Hospital
Father Wolfe
Sacred Heart Convent
Cedar Rapids
Walker
Clinton
Independence
Parkersburg
Chester
McIntyre
State Center
Anamosa
Loras Academy
Loras College
St. Paul Seminary
St. Paul
Dubuque
Pete Wolfe
Prairieburg
Jerald
Cedar Falls
Leo
Joseph
Marion
Robert
Russell
John
San Francisco
Frank O'Shea
Cascade
William Faur
St. Patrick's Church
Leo Binz
Holy Cross
St. Patrick’s
Rosary
McNamara Funeral Home
Deaths Anna Krejci 92 widow of Joseph Krejci
Anna Krejci 92 widow of Joseph Krejci of Cedar Rapids died after a long illness. Born Anna Loch in 1868 in Czechoslovakia she lived in Cedar Rapids since 1888 and had a daughter Mrs. Clarence Redmond. She was active in Cadets of St George and St Wenceslaus church. Funeral services are planned with Rosary at the funeral home and services at St Wenceslaus church led by Msgr Anthony W Chihak. burial at St John's.
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Anna Krejci
Joseph Krejci
Sixteenth Ave
Cedar Rapids
Anna Loch
Czechoslovakia
Clarence Redmond
Krejci
St. George
St. Wenceslaus Church
Kuba
Obituary for Joseph F. Topinka of Cedar Rapids
Joseph F. Topinka lifelong Cedar Rapids resident died in a hospital Thursday after a long illness. Born March 16 1888 he married Tillie Novotny May 29 1917 in Solon. Survived by wife two daughters two sons five sisters a brother eleven grandchildren. He owned Topinka Roofing and Insulation Co for 24 years and was a vice president of South Side Sash and Door Co. Services in Turner chapel Tuesday at 3 with Czech National burial. Friends may call.
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Joseph F. Topinka
Cedar Rapids
Tillie Novotny
Solon
Ra@y ‘TOPINKAmond Fritz
Maurice Martin
Council Bluffs
Richard
Les
Charles Basker
Fred Mally
Caroline Hamdorf
London
Mary Lustick
Ely
Anna Wolrab
Mt. Vernon
Marvin Topinka
Anamosa
Topinka
C.S.A
South Side
South Side Sash and Door Co
Turner Chapel
Baptists oppose state religions manifesto adopted in Brazil
In Rio de Janeiro the World Baptist Alliance, meeting in the world’s largest Roman Catholic nation, adopted a manifesto opposing state supported religions and affirming the right of all people to choose their worship.
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Rio DE Janeiro
World Baptist Alliance
One Killed, 4 Hurt in Car Truck Crash near Leon
Violet Dunbar, 15, of Leon died after a car truck crash seven miles north on Highway 69. Her sister Donna Kniepfel, 21, and Kniepfel’s three children Debby Jean four Randy Lee one and Ronald three months were seriously hurt. Semitrailer driver James N Plimmer 34 of Kansas City was uninjured.
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Leon
Violet Dunbar
Here
Highway
Clarence Dunbar
Donna Kniepfel
Kniepfel
Debby Jean
Randy Lee
Ronald
Death of Charlotte Lenore Johnson widow of George E Johnson
Charlotte Lenore Johnson of Chicago died Thursday at her son-in-law and daughter Earl J Klapp and wife 1730 Park Ave SE where she had stayed two months. Born September 5 1872 at Bryant Illinois she lived most of life in Galesburg Illinois Survived by four daughters Albert Peterson James Overton from Argo NL Richard Hawkins Cicero Ill Jennie Crotter Peoria a son Carl Peoria a sister Gertrude Sexton Chicago a brother Harry Baxter Peoria 25 grandchildren 38 great grandchildren The body was taken from the residence for funeral arrangements.
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Charlotte Lenore Johnson
George E. Johnson
Chicago
Earl J. Klapp
Park Ave
Bryant, Ill
Galesburg
Ill
Albert Peterson
James Overton
Argo
Richard Hawkins
Cicero, Ill
Jennie Crotter
Peoria
Carl
Gertrude Sexton
Harry Baxter
Services Held For Turner Family at Turner Chapel
Services for Eaton and LeRoy Edward Turner were held at Turner Chapel on Saturday with Rev. Warren L. Feller officiating at 10 30 and Rev. Percy Burt at 1 30. Burial for Eaton at Cedar Memorial and LeRoy at Shiloh Cemetery.
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Eaton
Earle Warren Turner
Warren L. Feller
Cedar Memorial
Douglas
LeRoy Edward Turner
Percy Burt
Shiloh
Titan Intercontinental Missile Prototype Explodes at Launch
CAPE CANAVERAL AP Titan’s first operational prototype of the intercontinental Titan missile exploded soon after liftoff on Friday. The safety officer destroyed the vehicle when sensors detected a malfunction.
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Cape Canaveral
Tax Revenue Increases For Current Fiscal Year
The report shows year over year gains across gasoline aviation revenue inheritance and cigarette taxes. Sales and use taxes rise with motor vehicle registrations climbing to nearly 48 million. Road use allocations favor primary highways and secondary roads, with funds also earmarked for farm-to-market roads and city street construction. State revenue into the general fund is estimated at 165.8 million.
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Highway Study Committee
Iowa Commerce Commission
Glenn Sarsfield
Courthouse to Probe Vote Mixup in Linn County
Linn county supervisors promised a full investigation into the June 6 primary recount mistakes that reversed two apparently defeated candidates. They aim to identify causes, assign responsibility, and fix procedures to prevent future mixups as auditor duties face scrutiny and new interim auditor William McClurkin begins work in the county office.
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Linn County Supervisors
Anthony Scolaro
Miles Sutera
the Gazette
Johnson Urges Spending Of Budget Money Voted
Senator Johnson urged Eisenhower and defense leaders to spend the extra appropriations Congress added to the fiscal year 1962 budget. He cited a June memorandum and warned that Pentagon heads might ignore congressional intent. The $39.997 billion defense bill passed 82 to 3 and heads to the President for approval.
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Johnson
Washington
Sen
Texas
Eisenhower
Congress
Executive Branch
Senate
House
Congressional Record
Pentagon
O. M. Gale
Secretary of Defense
Republican National Committee
Gale
City Defendant In 9000 Dollar Suit In Cedar Rapids
Herbert and Vantha Schwensohn sue the city of Cedar Rapids for 9006.46 alleging water damage from a May 10 1959 heavy rain. They claim the drainage district culverts were undersized and the north area development and paving worsened flooding, damaging their home at Lot 21 Forest Lane Addition.
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Cedar Rapids
Herbert
Vantha E. Schwensohn
Forest Lane Addition
Schwenshans
Adequate storm sewers project damages itemized
The damages listed total 9006.46 dollars with 5000 for deflated property value 2500 for nervous disorders from drainage fear 450 for trees flowers and shrubs 35 for time lost from work 821.46 for foundation damage 150 for furniture and 50 for appliances.
C R Man Sentenced On False Check Charge
Kenneth Robertson of 310 Haven Street NW received a suspended three month jail term after pleading guilty before Judge Charles Penningroth to a false check charge. He allegedly cashed a $35 check on April 19 at Tubbs Transport Service and had other insufficient fund checks on record.
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Kenneth Robertson
Have. NW
Charles Penningroth
Robertson
Tubbs Transport Service
Unemployment Ruling Reversal Sought by Wilson and Co
Wilson and Co filed suit Friday against the Iowa Employment Security Commission and 607 individuals seeking reversal of the commission ruling that the 607 are eligible for unemployment benefits. The case involves workers not recalled after a labor dispute ended and challenges a provision allowing benefits.
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Wilson and Co
Iowa Employment Security Commission
Commission
Sugar Bill Hits Senate Route On Cuba Quota Power
A House passed sugar bill moves to the Senate granting the President authority to set Cuba's sugar quota for 1960 and 1961. Rep Hoeven warns action before recess is vital to prevent Fidel Castro from flooding U S markets with up to 875000 tons. The measure, backing a one year extension of the Sugar Act, passed the House 194 to 0.
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Washington
Cuba
Senate
Rep. Hoeven
R-la
Congress
Fidel Castro
U.S
Senate Finance Committee
Finance Committee
House
Period details for Feb 19 1960 ant period
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Suits Filed Over Specific Performance on Newman Estate Option
Marvin J and Clarice Moenck sue Les lie and Mary Anthony for specific performance of an option to purchase 114 acres of the Newman estate. Harry and Christine Goldstein sue Joseph E Miller over $65 rent in a separate case.
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Marvin J
Clarice Moenck
Leslie and
Mary Anthony
Newman
Harry and
Christine Goldstein
Joseph E. Miller
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Edward M. Puckhaber
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Leland Floyd
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Robert Levi
21St St
Claire Webber
Beverave
George Pearson
Mary Ann Rahn
21St Ave
George Klein
Crestviewer
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Erma Lassen
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Lewis Miner
Bertram Rd
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Karl Williams
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McNamara
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Inton
Harry J. Hanneman
Trinity Lutheran Church
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Keota
Roy S. Shafer
Powell's
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First Methodist Church
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Pervisor
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Harry Green
Harold Schaefer
Harter
Kansas City
Cedar Rapids Airport
Turner
Gazette
Uula
Third Street
Sted
George Johnson
Titan
Memoriam
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18Th Street
Krebs Flower Shop
Dudley Henderson
Auditor’s Office
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Otto Hanzlik
Hanzlik
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Edwin Hankison
C.R. Man
John E. Lapes
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