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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1965
Page
1
A dense Daily Record weather summary lists highs and lows for Saturday and subsequent days with humidity and wind data. The births section records numerous newborns with family addresses across Marion and nearby towns along with service notices for several deceased individuals and Monday/Tuesday funeral arrangements.
Federal and county officials clash over which law applies as Wilford Gray and Carl Bowles are indicted for the kidnapping of California finance director Hale Champion and his family. A federal grand jury charges simple kidnapping with life imprisonment possible, while California charges carry death under the Little Lindbergh law. Sacramento DA John Price argues the death option belongs to state court.
Robert Kelley, 44, of 3023 G avenue NE, was treated at St Luke's hospital Saturday afternoon for a deep laceration in his right thigh. He was injured when he walked through a plate glass window at the South Side Cities Service station, 101 Sixteenth avenue SW, about 1:30 p.m. He was not admitted to the hospital.
Cedar Rapids Gazette established in 1883 by The Gazette Co. is published daily and Sunday at 500 Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids Iowa. Second class postage paid at Cedar Rapids. Subscription rates include carrier 50 cents a week with different monthly and yearly options. Mail subscriptions not accepted in towns with Gazette carrier service.
Carol Wedemeier of Oran Iowa has emerged from a coma after brain tumor surgery in spring 1964. Although doctors offered little hope, she began talking in May and now walks with help. She plans to celebrate her 14th birthday July 19 and may return to University hospitals in Iowa City for a checkup in four months.
Five missile sites are being prepared near Hanoi and Haiphong to defend against U S air attacks. Reconnaissance suggests sites lie south of Hanoi within 35 miles range, extending protection toward 40 miles. U S officials deem them minor unless Hanoi is targeted, with possible Russian involvement noted but not confirmed.
William J. Coney of Waterloo was elected most worshipful grand master of the M W Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Iowa F A M at Cedar Rapids. The 78th annual convention ended with a grand ball at the Roosevelt hotel and new officers were named: John Clay Keokuk grand senior warden Wendell Carter Fort Madison grand junior warden Carl M Mays Des Moines grand treasurer Jake L Nelson Burlington grand secretary Australia Grace Des Moines grand lecturer.
Deaths: Cornelius C. Kaldenberg, 73, longtime Bailey Boot Shop owner, died in Orlando. Born Sept 6 1891 in Pella, survived by wife Ruth and three Kaldenberg brothers. Memorial services set. Masonry notes include deputies and awards. Prince Hall Lodge history and 1966 Iowa convention in Council Bluffs.
The article notes Khrushchev’s sharp criticism of Chinese and Albanian communists while Romanian hosts restrain public polemics. It describes three camps within world communism: Western led by Moscow, Eastern led by Peking, and neutral parties like Romania. The Soviet delegation will push for unity amid US Vietnam actions.
Firemen confined the blaze to a deep freeze at Costal Catering Service located at 77 Fifteenth Avenue SW. The incident occurred Saturday around 12 20 p.m. and was caused by wiring. No injuries reported.
A one year old Ely boy named Peter Nash was admitted to Mercy hospital after a watermelon seed lodged in his throat. Doctors planned removal to prevent further trouble.
The House passed the voting rights bill 333 to 85 in a party line vote. Iowa’s six Democrats supported the measure while Rep. H. R. Gross, a Republican from Iowa, voted against it.
Viewers are invited to watch SHARI LEWIS and Pierre as they laugh through confusion about the day during the 11 30 AM broadcast on Channel 9. The playful segment centers on the duo’s cheerful missteps and audience reactions.
Ivan George Tinkham 81 of 600 Fourth Avenue SE died in hospital Saturday after a brief illness. Born April 11, 1884 in Cedar Rapids he married Julia Slater in Huron South Carolina on August 19, 1918. Surviving are his wife a son Marvin Tinkham of Colorado and a stepson Lyle P. Slater of East Meline. He was a member of the Barber's union. Services are 3 Monday at Beatty Bearle's with Rev. William Harnish of Hus Memorial Presbyterian church officiating. Burial at Linwood. Friends may call at the funeral home.
Herman Meis owner of Meis Grocery at 520 Sixteenth Street SE notified police Saturday a bag with about 75 dollars in cash was taken from the store. He said the theft was discovered around 7 40 a m after opening for the day and entry was gained through a basement window.
Private graveside services held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. John's cemetery for Alfred J. Plotz who died Thursday in the Knoxville VA hospital after a brief illness. A lifelong Cedar Rapids resident born Sept. 18, 1909 he served with the marine corps in World War I. Surviving are a daughter Mrs. Russell Johnson and a son Joseph of Cedar Rapids a grandchild his mother Anna B. Platz Cedar Rapids and a sister Mrs. Vernon Ilten Cedar Rapids. Brush chapel in charge.
Memorial services are set for William Steven Kuba Turner at 10 30 Monday. The service details appear in a brief public notice and include the time but not the location.
The notices list Carl Edward Welsh and Edward J Kennedy with funeral arrangements. Burial for Welsh is Cedar Memorial with viewing at the chapel Monday before 10, service not opening the casket. Kennedy’s requiem mass is Monday at 9 30 at St Patrick's Church with burial at Mt Calvary and viewing after 2. Rosary Sunday at 8 at the chapel.
The Birmingham News reported fingerprints were found on two of nine dynamite bombs planted in Birmingham during March and April this year. Authorities are a fingerprint away from identifying some bombers, with unpublished details learned after a new FBI team arrived. J Everett Ingram of the Birmingham FBI declined comment.
Four people died and six were injured in a three car crash early Saturday in Beaufort South Carolina. The accident involved vehicles from local and State Police responses were reported by AP.
The Linn county grand jury commends the home’s administration for its overall operation. It offers improvement recommendations including hard surface floors, stair tread repairs, better ventilation, replacement screens, and upgrading infirmary equipment. It notes roof leaks and a need for a safety grill around steam pipes in the men’s dining room.
A local fund listing shows contributions totaling 6,877.61 toward Camp Good Health with numerous donors and organizations including Moosehaven hospital committees of Women of the Moose and Springville churches. The 1965 budget stands at 12,685.00 with 5,807.39 still to be raised.
Harold Larson aged 53 an ASC official died after a heart attack about 1:30 Saturday. He was pronounced dead on arrival at the hospital and served as a northeast Iowa district field man for the ASC committee. Survived by wife Agatha two sons Douglas and Dennis a daughter Diane his mother Mrs Minnie Larson two brothers Ray Anamosa and Dale Clinton one sister Mrs Thelma Pillard Anamosa and two grandchildren Arrangements pending.
Mary Anne Smedes, 26, secretary to Rep. Neal Smith, was beaten with a hammer by an intruder in her northwest Washington apartment. She suffered a broken jaw and head injuries and was hospitalized in fair condition. Curt Hawkins, 18, of Washington, was arrested and charged with house breaking and assault with a dangerous weapon.
Iowa Senators Bourke Hickenlooper and Jack Miller were recorded against the 7.5 million social security and health care bill while the Senate passed it 68 to 21. Frank Haas, 65, of Mason City, was admitted to Mercy Hospital after a leg injury from a wagon accident, while Miller, injured in a run over incident, paired with two absent colleagues.
Larry Hardin a 17 year old of 567 Tenth Street SW was admitted to Mercy hospital Saturday afternoon with possible neck injuries after a two car crash at the Second Avenue and Third Street SE intersection. Carolyn Jones 39 of 325 Twenty Fifth Street SE escaped injury and no charges were filed.
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