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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1966
Page
2
City Manager urged 135000 in the 1967 budget for half of a 260000 interim traffic plan. Funds would come from 60000 in additional taxes and 75000 by trimming other departments. Plan focuses on one way streets left turn lanes and removing parking this summer with lights and arterial widening in 1968.
About 75 Washington County residents attended a zoning information meeting at the Kalona sales barn. The event, called by proponents of county zoning, explained Iowa code section 358A and discussed potential hardships for rural residents. Petitions circulated urged supervisors not to adopt zoning. Joe Zajicek of Basic Freedoms Inc. led the session.
In Waterloo a man Donald Trostel and woman Barbara Maclennan were found fatally shot in a car on Center Street. Authorities say the deaths appear suicide by gunshot after Trostel killed Maclennan, then himself. In Centerville GOP hopeful Robert Beck declined a debate with rival William Murray citing a full schedule.
Mrs Geiger 64 returns to Sheldon after parole from Alderson prison in West Virginia for embezzling 2.1 million dollars from her father’s bank. She spent six months in jail in Iowa and was escorted by Woodbury County sheriff’s matron Dorothy O’Neill.
Dr. Charles Sloca withdraws from the Republican primary to run as an Independent over double taxation and Vietnam war issues. He says his strongest support comes from his issue stance and may back a party candidate or stay Independent in the fall. Bette Davis is a guest on Hollywood Palace on Channel 9 at 8 30 PM Saturday.
Nominated leaders include L B DeWees and Rev James McBride with duties at district events and church services. Kiland and Marion Kiwanis Club members listed with worship times. Don Christensen buys a building site at 1405 McGowan Boulevard. Edison and Sorg pharmacies announce 9 to 11 a m hours and Todd’s Indian House closes for the July 4 week then reopens July 11.
A list of church services across Marion churches with pastors, service times, Sunday school details, sermons, and notes on special speakers and themes for the day. Includes Lutheran, Methodist, Presbyterian, Reformed, Seventh Day, Baptist, and Catholic listings.
General John McConnell testified before a Senate defense subcommittee that President Johnson personally designates major bombing targets in Vietnam. He described the process with the Joint Chiefs of Staff proposing targets, the President approving or disapproving, and consulting the State Department and other cabinet members. The Saigon command makes monthly recommendations to Pacific area commanders, who forward them for Joint Chiefs approval.
Chicago AP report cites Capt. Sorrel Resnik of Scoti Air Base saying melasma dark facial blotches can be caused by birth control pills. Some women see marks persist for years after stopping the pill, with unclear recovery. linked to both combination and sequential contraceptives.
Iowa cottage owners sue to block eviction from state claimed land along the Mississippi in northeast Iowa. Suits filed in Clayton and Allamakee counties by nearly all of 67 cabin owners squatting on estate land. Town conservation commission seeks public access. eviction notices were served a year ago and removal proceedings begun.
FAIRFIELD Maine AP police report Constance Fisher 37 faced murder charges after three of her children ages 6 4 and 11 months died in a drowning at the family home. Her prior 1954 case ended with insanity hospital commitment and no indictment. She was hospitalized after a drug overdose and watched by police.
Spanish authorities rounded up six beatniks from diverse nations in Madrid and ordered them to clean up or leave Spain within 48 hours. The group included Americans, a German, a Dutch, and a Swiss youth with long hair and guitars, one claiming Harvard ties.
New York police will issue “request for cooperation cards” to illegally parked diplomatic and U N vehicles. The blue cards note no fine due to diplomatic status and file reports with the City Commission on the United Nations and Consular Affairs.
A basement garage fire at Louis Rieck residence in Manchester damaged a car and the furnace with smoke affecting the house. Estimated losses stand at about $2,000 with origin undetermined after the blaze began Friday evening.
Washington AP reports Secret Service agent William Greer, Kennedy’s White House limousine driver, retires as presidential chauffeur after disability review. He recalls Dallas events, hospital scenes, and close bonds with Kennedy era colleagues.
A garbled set of legal notices from Linn County Iowa covers sales of Ted's Boulevard business assets, probate of William Packard and Leo Turner estates, zoning proposals in Marion, and multiple wills. Executors Libbie Packard Elsie Turner James McNamara Elsie Frese Emma Hruska and Irwin Hock are named with dates 1944 1966 and 1961 1958. Creditors must file claims, hear public hearings, and timelines run within six months or one year from publication.
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