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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1967
Page
1
The snippet lists a five day forecast with normal highs and lows for a region, expected precipitation, and daily temperature records. It then reports July births, local police and traffic court actions, speeding fines, and emergency alerts, followed by obituaries and funeral notices for several towns and churches.
A fully actuated traffic computer at Ellis boulevard and F avenue NW is Cedar Rapids first of its kind. The device senses and compares heavy traffic to favor morning inbound and evening outbound flows. Offered by Fischer and Porter Inc for 1485 dollars, the system will be paid only if performance satisfies officials. Wired induction loops trigger the computer.
Former Occo nutrition director Baringer, after 11 years in the post, was told his services were no longer needed upon returning from a legislative session. He had been working on a half salary retainer during the session and may have other political plans now in doubt. He is married with four children.
A daily fitness feature hosted by Jack LaLanne airs Monday through Friday at 9 a.m. on Channel 9. The program invites viewers to join in practical exercises and health tips promoting active living.
Cedar Rapids moves to extend a $34,000 demolition contract for Cedar Lake urban renewal after HUD indicated it cannot approve the extension. City officials, led by Planning Director Don Salyer, will appeal at regional HUD in Chicago with support from Aug ust Hanson Jr. and Shire-Hall-Hattery Engineering. Demolition progress has stalled. General Excavation Co. holds a $119,846 contract with only about 55 percent completed as relocation issues persist. HUD suggested awaiting 12 month extension at no extra cost or keeping July 1 termination and re-bidding. The city prefers the latter, noting General Excavating’s bid was lower than rivals.
The Regional Transit Authority met for its monthly session. Chairman Dean Wagner reported Collins Radio Co. is reminding its 13,000 employees about the bus service and Chamber of Commerce officials are promoting charter services. The RTA approved a transfer for fare box purchases and noted financial statements due at the next meeting.
Burglars ransacked the St Pauls Methodist church offices Sunday night and stole a $5 money order $2 in cash and several keys. Detectives said entry was gained by crawling through a north side window or by opening a door with a key.
Cedar Rapids based Canada Dry Beverage Inc at 2216 Sixteenth Avenue SW has filed for bankruptcy in federal court seeking an immediate receiver and extension of time to file assets and liabilities. Lee F Kennedy is listed as president of the firm.
Iowa lawmakers wrestled over pay for attorneys general and judges as session adjourned in the early hours. Complications included raises set at 21 000 for both attorney general and superintendent, and retirement questions for judges. A liquor disclosure bill and a constitutional amendment passed, with final adjournment stretching to 4 43 a m Sunday.
Hubbard V McClelland of Beaumont Texas faces a first degree murder charge in Benton County for the death of Mrs Charles Schwab 41 of Belle Plaine in a case linked to the abduction of Christine 11 and Julie Braksiek 11. Aiding attorney Robe rt Matias was appointed to defend him and the arraignment was continued.
Iowa lawmaker Dale Tieden escaped serious injury after his car struck a bridge abutment and left the road between Waterloo and Dunkerton about 8 30 a m The one car crash left the vehicle demolished and injured only ankle Tieden was en route home after the Des Moines session end and was picked up by fellow Rep Maurice Baringer in the early hours of Sunday
Federal mediators schedule Wednesday morning talks between Universal Engineering Corp at 625 C Avenue NW and Machinists Local 831 amid a 200 worker midnight Friday strike. Differences cited involve working conditions and wages as the two-year contract with Universal expired at end of June. Negotiations with Iowa Steel and Iron Works also continue with a new pact reached last week with Iowa Manufacturing Co.
Cedar Rapids council weighs Cook Paint and Varnish Co. permit for a grand opening sale. The plan includes a baby elephant walk by the store, a turkey eating contest, linoleum stretched across Second Avenue, and a blocked sidewalk with supervising staff. Awaiting Wednesday council action.
President de Gaulle rescheduled his Poland trip to September 6 to 12 after postponing from June due to the Middle East war. Premier Pompidou and Foreign Minister Couve de Murville meanwhile flew to Moscow on an official visit and will stay until July.
AP reports thunderstorms drench Florida as two men fishing in separate canals near Miami were struck and killed by lightning. A 9 year old boy, Timothy Butterfield, remained in critical condition after a strike near his Miami home. Over five inches of rain fell in under two hours at Loxahatchee in Palm Beach county. Named victims include Douglas Herin 25 and Willie Jose 42.
Meta A Josifek of Cedar Rapids died Sunday after a sudden illness at age 49 born June 17 1894 in Rockwell. Surviving are four daughters three sons eleven grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren with a brother in Los Angeles Memorial services Thursday at Turner chapel east 1 30 p m burial Cedar Memorial cemetery. Mrs Robinson of Lake Havasu City Ariz another obituary fragment notes Bethany Congregational church membership and Oak Hill cemetery burial with service Wednesday.
Lloyd J. Thomas, 625 Second Street SW, a Cedar Rapids resident for 41 years and retired Cedar Rapids board of education employee, died Sunday after a long illness. Born April 15, 1898, he married Betty Walter in 1924. Survived by wife, daughter Marjorie Traut, son Robert Thomas, five grandchildren, three brothers, five sisters, and several relatives. Memorial services set for 3 p.m. Wednesday at First Lutheran Church. Burial Cedar Memorial Cemetery. Friends may call Turner Chapel East until 9 p.m. Tuesday and at the church Wednesday morning. Casket will not be opened after the service.
Robert Sullivan Senninger 42, of 1436 Thirty-fourth street NE Cedar Rapids died Sunday after a long illness. Born November 24 1901 in Decatur Alabama he was married to Bertha Knight on August 17 1925 in Mt. Carroll Illinois. Survived by wife two daughters Roberta Herzog Alberta Parker two sons Robert S Senninger Jr Richard A Senninger 11 grandchildren and sister Ada Mullane. Service Wednesday 1 30 p.m. at East Chapel with Rev Earl Osnes burial Cedar Memorial. Friends may call at the chapel.
Julia Ann Robinson of Cedar Rapids widow of Joseph Robinson died Monday after a brief illness. Born December 2, 1873 in Rouses Point New York she lived in Cedar Rapids most of her life. Survived by daughter Mrs Charles Rodman of Cedar Rapids and other relatives.
A Jordanian officer said refugees report Israeli guards killed three Jordanians across the cease-fire line Sunday at Allenby Bridge. President Nasser chaired a cabinet meeting on pest threats to cotton and Egypt’s tight money, due to the canal closing. Egypt unloaded a ship of U S grain bound for India, ready to pay India as the grain was removed to prevent spoilage.
Col. John Cereghino said Marines had them covered and awaited the North Vietnamese advance. In seven hours of fighting Marines used air and artillery support plus two U.S. destroyers as Viet Cong forces unleashed heavy fire. The battle near Dong Ha and Gio Linh involved at least 1,000 rounds with both sides firing mortars, rockets, and artillery.
Washington AP reports Lt Gen Gordon Rogers aged 65 retired commander of the U S Seventh Army in Europe has died on Sunday.
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