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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1968

Page

15

Tower backs Nixon bid for GOP nomination

Senator John Tower of Texas endorsed Richard Nixon for the Republican presidential nomination and said he will urge Texas delegates to support Nixon at the GOP national convention. Tower, the favorite son candidate for Texas, released a statement asserting Nixon is qualified to be president and that Texas delegates should back him.

Washington UPI John Tower Texas Richard M. Nixon G.O.P Tower Miami Nixon Richard Nixon United States Dick Nixon

Red China Rejects Thant Invitation to Geneva Conference

The United Nations spokesman said Thant invited the People's Republic of China to observe a nonnuclear conference in Geneva from August 29 to September 28. China announced it has no relations with the U.N. and refused to accept the invitation in a telegram dated June 25.

N.Y U Thee Peti Geneva U.N Thant Turday People's Republic of China United Nations U Thant

Brewster, 20, Faces Car Theft Charge

Joe E. Brewster, 20, of 520 Ninth Avenue SE, held on a larceny of a motor vehicle charge. A 14 year-old boy, also arrested but released to parents, helped steal a car belonging to Kenneth O. Selzer of Fairfax between Friday evening and Saturday dawn. They were found in the stolen car on Otis Road SE and Brewster appeared before Municipal Judge Loren Hullinger Jr. with bond set at 1500 dollars.

Joe E. Brewster Ninth Avenue SE Kenneth 0. Selzer Fairfax Wilson Co Brewster Otis Road SE Loren M. Hullinger, Jr Hullinger

Cautioned from Page 1 Remarks on Funds Allocation

Ely said it was impossible to use funds not allocated for necessary work. He noted no objection when the 60 jobs figure was discussed at Thursday's meeting.

Ely

Job Appeal for Youth Employment Service Seeks Local Work

The Youth Employment Service appeals to the community to place disadvantaged youths ages 14 to 17. Employers are charged 1.40 per hour if Y E S supervisors work on the job, 1.15 if they supervise themselves, while the youth earns 1.00 per hour with 15 cents allocated to social security and insurance. All house or lawn jobs are sought. call 362-3307.

Youth Employment Service Y.E.S

City youth employment plan faces coordination clash

Beverly Davenport of HACAP suggests a 60 figure may come from a 30 jobs in city and 30 funded by agency. Robert Bettiga of UCS criticizes poor coordination while Donald Canney questions year round employment and school ties as private funds lag. Mrs Davenport notes trouble placing 14 and 15 year olds amid a $12,000 state effort and ongoing private support shortfalls.

Beverly Davenport HACAP Robert G. Bettiga United Community Sservice UCS Bettiga Donald Canney Davenport Canney

Thormann Sentenced For Fraud At Magnus Hotel

Arthur Thorman Jr., 47, pled guilty to defrauding an inn keeper and was sentenced to 30 days in county jail. Judge Loren Hullinger Jr. imposed the sentence in municipal court. Thorman allegedly obtained lodging and cash at the Magnus hotel on November 13, 1967, with a fraud amount of $75.67. the victim was innkeeper John R. Wright.

Arthur Thorman, Jr Loren M. Hullinger, Jr Thormann Magnus Hotel John R. Wright

Knudsen Exits G O P Governor Race

Albion dispatch reports John Knudsen withdrew after failing to file nominating papers as Republican leaders advised him to avoid enlarging GOP primary turnout. The three GOP hopefuls remain in the race, including nominee contenders for the Branch and Robert Ray of Des Moines. Democrat state treasurer Paul Franzenburg is the lone Democrat seeking his party’s nomination.

Albion UPI John Oercet Knudsen Robert Ray Des Moines Paul Franzenburg

Mason City Man To Be Arraigned For Mail Theft

Jones indicted June 27 by a Sioux City grand jury for stealing 600 in dimes on May 30 and June 7, a .22 Winchester rifle on June 1, and 400 in quarters on June 11 from the mails. He formerly served as a star route driver out of the Iowa Falls post and was released on his own recognizance by Judge Edward J. McManus.

Jones Sioux City Iowa Falls Edward J. McManus

Lee Julian Earns BA Degree from University of New Mexico

Graduates Lee Julian of 2222 First Avenue NE received a Bachelor of Arts from the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque at a recent commencement.

Lee Julian First Avenue University of New Mexico Albuquerque

FTC Pushes Ban on Cigarette Ads on TV and Radio

The FTC majority urges a complete ban on cigarette advertising in television and radio, with a compromise allowing limited airtime and program types. They also call for stronger warning labels on packaging and ads, tar and nicotine disclosures, and higher funding for public health education and NIH research on safer cigarettes.

FTC Washington Federal Trade Commission Congress Philip Elman Mary Gardner Jones James Nicholson Everett MacIntyre Paul Dixon Dixon Department of Health, Education and Welfare Lof National Institutes of Health

Cock A Doodle Operators Seek Bankruptcy in Cedar Rapids

Igram Inc. of Cedar Rapids petitioned for bankruptcy in federal court listing 41481 in debts and 6715 in assets for the Cock A Doodle Doo restaurant at 339 First Avenue SE. Debts include 981 wages. William B. Martin is asked to be receiver. Other filers include George and Marilyn Cooksey and Sammy K Arensberg with smaller claims and mostly exempt assets.

Cedar Rapids Igram Inc First Avenue SE Igram Charles Igram Igram, Inc Jim Igram Carlton L. Hall William B. Martin George and Marilyn W. Cooksey Marengo Lis Sammy K Arensberg E. P .Fourth Avenue SE

Wildberger Appointed Bailiff Law Clerk

William C. Wildberger II aged 25 is named bailiff law clerk by federal Judge Edward J. McManus. He succeeds Fred Jacoberger and is a University of Minnesota law school graduate and Perry native.

William C. Wildberger II Edward J. McManus Fred Jacoberger Minneapolis Wildberger University of Im Law School Perry

Janice E Brown Receives Suspended Sentence In false drawing case

Janice E Brown of 1047 Clifton Street NE pled guilty Monday in municipal court to false drawing and uttering. She was given a two day suspended sentence after admitting to passing a faulty $25.85 check April 9 at a Cedar Rapids supermarket before Municipal Judge Loren M. Hullinger Jr.

Janice E. Brown Clifton Street Miss Brown Cedar Rapids Loren M. Hullinger, Jr

Johnson to attend Central American presidents meeting

President Johnson will fly to El Salvador on Saturday to take part in an economic meeting of presidents of the Central American republics.

Washington Johnson el Salvador

Culver Campaign Launch Promises Continued Service

Culver frames a record of district and congress achievements and pledges to push an integrated economic approach. He commits to helping farmers workers and small business people receive their just share while pursuing honorable Vietnam peace and a balanced foreign policy.

Culver Bradley Congress House Agricult Eseitanre Vietnam

Culver Profile: Local Lawyer and Family Ties Highlighted

Culver, who lists 298 Red Fox road SE as his address and will turn 36 on August 8, is a Franklin high school graduate of 1950 and a 1960 law school alumnus after serving in the Marines. He is married to Ann Cooper of Cedar Rapids, with children Christina, 8, Rebecca, 6, Catherine, 4, and Chester John, 2.

Culver Red Fox Road Franklin High School Law School Ann Cooper Cedar Rapids Christina Rebecca Catherine Chester John

Chamber Officials Return from School Seminar

Two Chamber of Commerce officials return from Michigan State University where they attended a week long seminar at the Institute for Organizational Management. Larry Owen executive vice president taught courses on corporate social responsibilities operations research and management dilemmas. Richard Petska attended an advanced management course.

Chamber of Commerce Michigan State University Larry Owen Chamber Institute For Organizational Management Owen Richard Petska Transportation Bureau

Lost and Found Ad Prompt Calls Fast Results

Short, clear lost and found notice invites readers to dial 09 1234 for locating missing items with quick response and simple instructions.

Waverly Man Pleads Guilty To Postal Theft

Scherf admitted misappropriating about 376 from the Waverly post office with 10 dollars per account repaid. He claimed the offenses began last September and involved altering postal meter readings to understate charges.

Waverly Man Scherf Waverly

Mrs Charles McGuire Dies at Central City

Hazel P McGuire 35 longtime Linn county resident died Monday after a short illness in Central City Born May 7 1913 in Paris she married Charles W McGuire January 7 1937 at Central City Survived by her husband Services pending at Cedar Memorial Chapel Cedar Rapids Burial at Cedar Memorial Friends may call after noon Tuesday at the funeral home

Central City Hazel P. McGuire Linn County Paris Charles W. McGuire Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories Cedar Rapids Cedar Memorial

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