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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1968
Page
7
A weather section lists temperatures and rainfall across cities, then shifts to local obituary notices and birth announcements. Entries include names, ages, birthplaces, and service details, with dates in July and July 1968 context, plus fire and electrical incident notes.
The Cedar Rapids school board Friday adopted a 1968-69 budget totaling 21.87 million dollars with 18.6 million in the general fund. The general fund rises by 2.1 million while state aid increases aim to keep property tax rise under one mill. Audience member Vince Horst questioned new personnel costs but praised the board. Ernest Pence noted the 0.43 mill tax hike equals about 80 thousand dollars, calling the total budget increase over 2 million a sizable sum. The vote was unanimous with two members absent.
Burton Roberts of the Bronx discounted racial motivation for a series of shootings in a predominantly Negro and Puerto Rican neighborhood. Bobby let his brother speak as he surrendered. Henry said Wilkinson wanted to turn himself in because he is the man who shot those people in New York, and added the shooting occurred in the Bronx.
A 15 foot Chrysler inboard outboard boat and trailer valued at 2800 was stolen from Brad's Marine Sales and Service on 3340 Robins Road NW between Wednesday and Friday. The boat is red with a white trailer and bears license number 57 1055.
A passenger train and a freight train collided in Medina del Campo Spain on Saturday resulting in eight deaths and about sixty injuries. Authorities investigating cause and monitoring conditions at the scene.
Three persons were injured in three Cedar Rapids auto accidents Friday. A city bus hit a traffic signal Saturday with no injuries. Betty H. Taylor was charged with failure to yield at Blake Boulevard and Crescent Street SE after a collision with William C. Block. Ronald Ives, 25, suffered two broken ribs and was treated at Mercy hospital. Theodore Tathwell remained in satisfactory condition with head and arm abrasions and internal injuries after a motorcycle crash. Dorothy Bradbeck received a knee injury in a separate rear collision. No charges were filed against the motorcyclist or bus driver Arthur R. Schultz. no injuries from the bus incident.
The House approved a tough narcotics bill by a 319 to 2 vote and sent it to the Senate. It would make possession for personal use of LSD and other hallucinogens a misdemeanor for first offenders with fines up to 1,000 dollars and a year in prison, while allowing suspension for first-time offenders. The measure imposes felony penalties for manufacture, sale, or distribution, with five years and a 10,000 dollar fine, doubled penalties for sales to anyone under 21, and stricter post‑first offense terms.
Athens AP reports former Greek premier Elias Tsirimakos died Saturday after a long illness. He led the country in past administrations and was a prominent political figure.
A warm Cedar Rapids Saturday drew a large crowd for the annual Tournament of Drums Parade with 45 units along Second and Third avenues. Seven drum and bugle corps performed as dignitaries including Grand Marshal Mayor Frank Bush and 1967 Tournament of Drums Queen Jaren Evers were featured. the Hawkeye Tournament of Drums finals were planned for Memorial Stadium that night.
Marvin J. Henry, 21, of 1721 Grande Avenue SE, posted bonds of 500 and 110 on charges of operating a motor vehicle without the owner's consent and reckless driving. He was arrested after an accident at Third Avenue and Fifth Street SE where witnesses say he was speeding, slid, struck a truck driven by Frank Star, then backed into another vehicle driven by George Blozaich. No injuries were reported.
In Miami the senator saved from a Delta jet hijack to Havana criticizes Supreme Court decisions for letting criminals run wild and rejects new anti hijacking laws. Eastland argues existing laws must be enforced, calls Cuba to hand over successful hijackers for U S prosecution.
Paris AP reports Premier Couve de Murville keeps veterans in top posts with Michel Debre staying foreign minister and Edgar Faure moving to education. Francois Ortoli takes over finance, while Pompidou is notably absent from the new lineup.
AP reports Frank Mankiewicz, press aide to the late Robert Kennedy, is considering a bid for the mayoralty of Los Angeles. He weighs the political move as supporters note his media savvy and public service background.
Elmer Davies aged 47 of 606 Third Street NW pled innocent before Judge J Paul Naughton Friday to larceny charges. Davies was indicted by a grand jury on Monday for the April 26 robbery of Jessie Harris in Cedar Rapids who said she was robbed of 150 dollars while sleeping at a friend's house in Waterloo.
Virgil C. Barnhart, 24, of Colesburg, pleaded innocent to a drunk driving charge in district court before Judge J. Paul Naughton. Indicted by a grand jury on March 23, he faces a charge of drunk driving on Highway 150.
Rockefeller presented a multi stage proposal to withdraw U S forces from South Vietnam beginning with 75 000 troops as a sign of good faith The plan envisions an expanded international force to supervise ceasefires and elections with the Viet Cong guaranteed political participation if it renounces force A third stage would see free elections under observers followed by further U S withdrawal If Hanoi rejects participation the speaker suggests possible redeployments and reductions in search and destroy operations plus faster re equipment of the South Vietnamese army and a cut in civilian staff
Dennis W. Hartman, 18, of 1668 First Street NW, posted $110 bond Saturday on a shoplifting charge. He was arrested Friday at Robinson's, 2029 Sixteenth Avenue SW, after police spotted him leaving in a bathing suit with shoes bearing a price tag. The shoes were valued at $7.97.
A 12-year-old girl reported to police that two boys robbed her of nine dollars at First Avenue and Seventh Street SW. The purse was recovered by two boys and given to police. She was charged Saturday with making a false report and released to her parents. the case was referred to the probation office.
A 9 year old girl, Arlene Moody, died Thursday night after being stung five or six times while playing hide and seek near her home in SENIOR North Carolina. Doctors cited swelling of the vocal cords from the stings as the cause of death.
Larry Schoon, 20, of 1333 B avenue NE, is held on three counts of breaking and entering, burglary tools, concealed weapon and parole violation. He admitted to breakins at Vern's DX service, Vernon Village 6&8 Service, and Davis Cleaners, with $124 in cash and 117 pennies missing. Police found a pry bar and switchblade on him after a 4 am arrest by Patrolmen Michalec and Shimek.
Washington AP reports a six month GAO study on an Office of Economic Opportunity project in 10 Alabama counties was stolen before final approval of an $800000 loan to the Southwest Alabama Farmers Co operative. Rep. Nichols notes theft timed to avoid adverse results, while GAO investigates.
Doris Franzen, 17, Hawkeye, is in serious condition with back injuries after a car left Locust road north of Decorah. She was moved to Scholtz hospital in Waterloo. Driver Michael Underdahl, 18, Hawkeye, faces a charge of failure to have vehicle under control after his own injuries were treated.
Milwaukee Road freight cars derailed Friday near Rubio in Washington County. Fifteen cars loaded with feed steel and wax derailed. tracks were to be cleared by Saturday while Milwaukee trains rerouted through Cedar Rapids and investigators examined the incident.
LiMA Peru report Antonio Carabatoco almost loses his life while trying to fix a damaged record player at a fiesta. He forgot to unplug the device and received an electric shock, narrowly escaping death while attempting to be a good Samaritan.
Memorial services for Marine Cpl. Craig L. Smith son of Mrs Joan Smith and Stuart Lacey Smith will be at Turner chapel west at 1 30 p m Monday conducted by Rev Don L Anderson of Calvary Baptist church Burial will follow in Oak Hill cemetery with military rites by the marine corps Friends may call at the chapel until 1 p m Monday The casket will not be opened after the service Cpl Smith was killed in Vietnam
Cedar Rapids resident Mrs. A W Pailthorpe 48 wife of Dr Arthur W Pailthorpe of 1715 First avenue SE died Saturday after a brief illness. Born Feb 16 1892 in Cherokee she married Dr Pailthorpe in LeMars. Survived by husband two daughters Gertrud Diamond Three Arch Bay South Laguna Calif Elaine Wayne London England seven grandchildren two great grandchildren two sisters Margaret Campbell Cherokee and Sister Eustella Milwaukee. Services at St Matthew s Catholic church Tuesday 10 30 a m Rev Louis McDonough. Burial Cedar Memorial cemetery. Rosary Monday 8 p m Turner chapel cast by Father McDonough. Friends may call at chapel.
Mrs Floyd 72 lifelong Linn county resident died Friday living with son David Floyd at 1506 Sixteenth Avenue SE Born April 1 1896 on a farm south of Troy Mills married Ray Wilkinson June 20 1919 and John E Floyd April 13 1928 in Cedar Rapids Survived by three sons Lloyd Wilkinson David Floyd Joseph Floyd a daughter Sylvia Avis 11 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren Services 130 pm Monday Murdoch chapel Central City Rev Glenn High Cedar Rapids Burial Troy Mills cemetery Friends may call after 7 pm Saturday
The hijack scene ended when the gunman dropped his weapon and allowed surrender. Crew members recalled rational and irrational moments as the captain and officers negotiated, with the hijacker crying on the cabin floor before the weapon was handed over. Dines feared for his life during the tense episode.
Two Iowa men fled the men's reformatory farm near Anamosa and were found early Saturday hiding in and near the Cedar River at the Ellis boat harbor in Cedar Rapids. Vincent Goebel, 22, of Waterloo, and Robert Mason, 23, of Des Moines, were returned to the farm after officers located a stolen car and found Goebel at the scene and Mason in the river. Goebel is serving a ten year larceny sentence since 1964. Mason is serving ten years for breaking and entering since 1966.
The Weather Bureau forecast warm humid weather through Sunday with additional scattered showers and thunderstorms mainly in late afternoon. Friday night and Saturday brought the most activity with rainfall totals ranging from about 1 to 1.54 inches in towns like Charle City Kanawha and Woodward while Polk City reported hail. Highs were expected in the upper 80s to lower 90s Sunday.
An informal meeting on export policies and problems will be held at the Roosevelt hotel at noon August 20 in cooperation with the Iowa regional export expansion council the Chamber of Commerce and the U S department of commerce. Specialists in international trade are scheduled to discuss overseas marketing aspects.
Donovan Young, 35, of 5544 Klinger Street SW, held in city jail in lieu of 500 bond Saturday on a drunk driving charge. Police said he was found passed out in his car Friday night in the middle of the street at the intersection of Fourteenth Avenue and First Street SE.
City briefs list dean’s list honorees Cynthia Sandy and Thomas Kosina plus Michael Mayfield at Regis. Budgets show thefts including purses and tools, a break in at Wilder Grain Co. and local haircuts ads. Notable death notices announce Michael Feiereisen, Cedar Rapids native, dies in Maywood California.
An 80 year old man wounded in the July 3 Central Park sniper attack died on Thursday. The incident left Angel Angelos dead after killing a young woman and being shot by police. Joseph Bach, retired pastry cook, was wounded while seated on a park bench and is survived by his wife.
Sammy Davis Jr hosts The Hollywood Palace in color on KCRG TV Channel 9 at 8 30 Saturday night in a color broadcast.
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