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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1965

Page

3

Five Day Forecast Delivers Cool Start then Warm Weekend

A daily weather summary shows highs in the 80s across major cities with a cooler start to the five day period. Thunderstorms and showers arrive after Thursday with heaviest rainfall expected over the weekend, totaling one to two inches. Normal highs reach the upper 80s and lows in the 60s, while wind remains NW at 7 to 10 mph.

Css Aes Settat Telnet Ours Odasuiv Sororetes Etsisreie Polat Orel OG Oscars Etree Gazette

Republican-Dixie Coalition Sought In Rights Debate

A House push to build a Republican Southern Democratic coalition for a GOP voting rights substitute is under way, aided by Rep Howard Smith. The plan faces limits after Rep John Lindsay backed the administration bill, though supporters insist the measure targets a core national issue. The debate centers on residency rules for federal registrars and states rights in voter qualification laws.

Washington House John Lindsay G.O.P New York City Howard Smith D-Va House Rules Committee Smith McCulloch Lindsay Judiciary Committee

Lawmakers eye welfare records and drug supply study

Medicare sponsor Lausche urges court ordered sharing of last known addresses of wage earners who deserted children with state and local welfare authorities. Records would stay confidential. Javits proposes a welfare department study on supplying prescription drugs under the bill's voluntary medical care program.

Lausche Ohio Javits Welfare Department

Woman Injured In 2 Car Crash

Marjorie Travis aged 44 of 1608 Forty-eighth Street NE was treated at Mercy hospital for a whip lash neck injury after a collision at Center Point road and B avenue NE. Her car was rear ended by a vehicle driven by Paul L. Blake 33 of 661 Fifteenth Avenue SW. Blake faced a charge of failure to have his car under control. The accident occurred shortly after 7 p.m.

Marjorie Travis Forty-eighth Street Mercy Hospital Center Point Road B Avenue Paul L. Blake Fifteenth Avenue Blake

Collins Sworn In as Undersecretary of Commerce

President Johnson swore in Leroy Collins former Florida governor to the post of undersecretary of commerce while Franklin D Roosevelt Jr moved to chair the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Collins had led the Community Relations Service under the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and spoke of human progress and space exploration.

Washington Johnson Leroy Collins Earth Outer Mars Collins Florida Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Bombing Scene Reported On Busy Street

Explosion sent shockwaves through the Loop drawing fire and police units to Wacker Drive. Debris covered roofs and sidewalks with glass shards denting railings while authorities barricaded the block to prevent injuries from continuing fragments.

Loop Wacker Drive

Deaths George H. Breidert 71 Cedar Rapids printer

George Henry Breidert 71 longtime Cedar Rapids resident and retired printer died Tuesday after a brief illness born March 21, 1894. Survived by son Richard, two grandchildren, brother William and sister Pebble Twohig of Perry. Memorials to cancer fund. Services at Turner chapel with military graveside at Linwood.

George Henry Breidert Avenue NE Cedar Rapids Lillian Richard William Pebble Twohig Perry N.Y Forty The Elks Club Moose Lodge 119Th, Field Artillery Assn Typographical Union VFW Turner Chapel Glenn W. McMichael St. Paul’s Methodist Church Linwood Cemetery Hanford Post Cancer Fund

Obituary notices for Pooler Turner's service and others

Richard Eugene Pooler to be buried at Linwood cemetery after a Turner chapel service at 10:30 a.m. Thursday led by Rev. Gilbert M. Field with visitation until 10 a.m. The casket remains closed. Sam S. Slaman to be honored Thursday at 2 p.m. at Hesser Memorial chapel and at 2:30 p.m. at St George's Syrian Orthodox church per V reverends Nicho las Laikley and Thomas Ruffin with burial at St George's cemetery and Trisagion services Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. Visitation at the chapel. Clara E. Flammang to be buried Friday at 10 a.m. at St Michael's cemetery Norway, with visitation after 2 p.m. Thursday and rosaries Thursday evening.

Flammang Clara E St. Michael's Cemetery Norway Joseph E. Krocheski Teahen

Sanitary Sewer Bid Is Accepted

The city council Wednesday accepted a $5 050.60 bid from Dave Schmitt Construction Co for installation of sanitary sewers along the south side of Highway 30 between Highway 149 and the Herman Brown Co property. The firm was one of three bidders on the project estimated at $5 438.90. Bids will be received July 28 for sewer construction on Trent Street SW.

Dave Schmitt

Viet Cong break attack as U.S. reports heavy weekly casualties

U S officials say Viet Cong halted their assault after helicopter strafing. American forces suffered 81 casualties in the past week with 18 killed, 62 wounded and one missing. Vietnamese government losses put at 1 075 for the week, including 265 killed, while Viet Cong deaths reached 976. U S air strikes claimed 28 Viet Cong killed and seven bridges, eight barges, 15 boxcars, two trucks, a radar site and a ferry installation were destroyed or damaged.

U. S South Vietnam North Vietnam

Charges Dismissed in Selma Demonstration Arrests

U S District Judge Daniel Thomas ordered Dallas county and Selma officials to dismiss charges against 74 people arrested during July 6 to July 9, 1964 Negro voter registration protests in Selma. Jurisdiction moved to federal court on defense petition with fines and bonds to be refunded. Defendants faced counts including inciting to riot criminal provocation and interfering with a court in session. The group included 20 juveniles.

Mobile (Ap U.S Daniel Thomas Dallas County Selma Federal

Young prisoner flees officers recaptured in Davenport

Steven Craig Burton, 18, of Rock Island Illinois, escaped from Davenport detectives after a lie detector test in Iowa City. Police recaptured him at a friend's house in Davenport early Tuesday, charging him with assault and battery and parole violations. He additionally faced counts of larceny of a motor vehicle and escaping from an officer.

Davenport Iowa City Steven Craig Burton Rock Island Ill Burton

Deputy shot during bank robbery pursuit in Oregon Willamette valley

Deputy Charlton Smith age 33 died after stopping a car linked to a $13,400 bank robbery at 42nd and Going Portland. Two suspects, Wilfred Gray and Carl Bowles, fled after a high speed chase near Springfield and Eugene. Gray had just been released from prison.

Matched Descriptions Tie Bank Robbery Suspects to Prisoner

Bowles released June 28 from Oregon State Prison where he served time for larceny and breaking and entering. Sheriff Marlowe said the two men fit the Portland bank robbers. The 1958 sports car used by the suspects was bought in Salem by Gray hours before Deputy Smith was killed. The robbery occurred at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday with two men entering separately, one with a shotgun and the other with a Luger type pistol, as 25 customers and 15 employees watched. The bandits ordered patrons to stay still and escaped minutes later. Deputy Smith’s body was found 15 minutes after the shooting. his service revolver was missing. Evidence showed nine-millimeter shell casings and a 12-gauge cartridge. The motorist reported the shooting via the deputy’s radio. Springfield police spotted the suspects’ car near midnight, leading to a high speed chase and their flight into darkness.

Rence Leona Randall Santa Barbara Calif Duane Forkner Elme UPD Patrick Arnold Mentzer White James ‘Webster Smother University of Seville Spain Webster Diplomatic Corps Oregon Willamette Valley Springfield Eugene Charlton Smith Smith First National Bank of Oregon Portland Alaska Highway Lane County Sheriff’s Office Wilfred Gray Carl Cletus Bowles Gray Oregon State Prison New York Bowles Harry Marlowe Salem Ore

Body of Airman Found Stashed in Closet at Amarillo Base

The body of Staff Sgt. Robert J. Roeske, 38, of Iowa Falls, Iowa, was identified after autopsy showed strangulation as the cause of death. Roeske, with 18 years of service, had been stationed at the Amarillo air base since November 1963 and was found in a wall locker after a four to seven day death. He was unmarried and belonged to the 3320th maintenance and supply group.

Amarillo Texas Amarillo Air Base Robert J. Roeske Iowa Falls Iowa Roeske 3320Th

U S Recognizes Algerian Regime Boumedienne Backed

Washington reports the United States recognizes the Algerian government of Houari Boumedienne that overthrew Ahmed Ben Bella on June 19. President Johnson sent Boumedienne a congratulatory reply marking independence day in a brief diplomatic exchange.

U. S Houari Boumedienne Ahmed Ben Bella Johnson Boumedienne

Jail terms for attempted arson against villagers in Malawi

In Palombo near Blantyre, Malawi, an AP report notes a magistrate jailed 11 men for three to five years each after they attempted to burn villagers they accused of witchcraft. Officials said the act aimed to halt torrential rain, and authorities described the assault as an arson plot.

Blantyre Malawi Palombo

Humphrey to Be Honored at Hollywood Dinner

Vice president Humphrey will receive honors at a Democratic fund raising dinner in Los Angeles on July 12 at the Hollywood Palladium. A $100 per plate price is listed for the event with proceeds aiding party efforts.

Los Angeles UPI Humphrey Hollywood Palladium

Cake weighs 11383 pounds baked in Las Vegas Nevada

A colossal cake weighing 11383 pounds was baked in Las Vegas Nevada using 60 pounds of baking powder and served 55000 people. Gazette Classified Ads offer buyers for items not in use with a dialing number 362-1121 to place ads.

Las Vegas Nev Gazette Dial

Navy Enlists Five From Area In Buddy Program At Great Lakes

Navy recruiters report five local enlistees to the bud dy program with three Vinton youths John B. Miller Jr David Pingenot and Michael Haefner sent to Great Lakes for general and nuclear field duties William L Charipar and Dennis Frett also enlisted in the 120 day delay program Charipar due Oct 18 and Frett Sept 28 Also listed on leave were Seaman Stanley D Gregory and Hospitalman Ronald L Schwitzer both returning to duty after assignments and Dominican Crisis service

Vinton Navy Great Lakes Naval Training Center John B. Miller Charipar Frett Stanley D. Gregory C. H. Gregory First Street Navy Postgraduate’ School Monterey Calif Ronald L. Schwitzer Russell Schwitzer Tipton Camp Lejeune N.C

Woman Fined $100 for Leaving Scene of Accident

Alice Mary Birch, 61, of 1508 A Avenue NE, was fined $100 plus court costs after pleading guilty to leaving the scene of an accident. She appeared before Municipal Judge Howard Mc Laughlin. Police said she struck a parked car in the 1300 block of I Avenue NE Sunday afternoon and fled. the vehicle registered to Mrs. Henry Gerhold of Center Point sustained about $40 damage.

Alice Mary Birch A Avenue NE Howard McLaughlin I Avenue NE Henry Gerhold Center Point

Two Men Sentenced Thirty Days For Wheel Theft

Roger A. Nissen and Richard E. Pryor of 521 Fifth Avenue SE received 30 day terms in municipal court on petty larceny charges. They pled guilty to stealing a tire and wheel from Miller Towing Service on June 26 and were credited for time served since arrest.

Sigrid G. Olson Third Avenue SE Alice Mary Birch Avenue NE Roger A. Nissen Fifth Avenue SE Richard E. Pryor Donald F. Reed Toddville Joseph Beltran Nissen Pryor Miller Towing Service Second Street SE

Injury to West Union youth in motorcycle collision

Andrew Nelson, 17, son of Mr and Mrs Elmer Nelson of Clermont, was hospitalized with a fractured leg after a motorbike collided with a car driven by Leslie Anderson of Castalia. Authorities reported Anderson stopped to turn at an intersection when the crash occurred Tuesday.

West Union Andrew Nelson Elmer Nelson Clermont Leslie Anderson Castalia Nelson

Free Society Assn. debuts as educational group in Phoenix

Denison Kitchel, close Barry Goldwater associate, announces the newly formed Free Society Assn. will not be a third party and aims to educate on individual freedom under limited government. The plan calls for 450000 members and a 25 person board, with no endorsements of candidates.

Phoenix UPI Free Society Assn Barry Goldwater Goldwater Denison Kitchel America John Birch Society Alexander Hamilton James Madison John Jay Kitchel U. S. Senate Association

Frank Sinatra Jr. Guest Hosts Channel Pat Dy Duke Show

Young singer Frank Sinatra Jr. appears as guest professor on the Pat Ty Duke program airing 7:00 Wednesday night on Channel 9. The shifting guest spot marks a playful twist as the host guides discussions and musical bits.

Frank Sinatra, Jr Patty Duke

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