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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1967

Page

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Weather and notices mix for Thursday and weekend

The Daily Record lists high and low temperatures for Thursday with precipitation totals and city readings from Bismarck Mineapolis Chicago Denver New York Duluth Omaha Los Angeles Phoenix Miami Seattle and more. It reports July totals and year-to-date figures, barometer and humidity at noon, wind at 2 p.m. and sunrise sunset times. Local notices include court cases marriages and traffic fines with many names and addresses across Cedar Rapids and surrounding towns.

Bismarck Mineapolis Chicago Orreens Denver New York Duluth Omaha L. Angeles Phoenix Miami Seattle C.R. Weather

Birth notices dated July 13 list multiple families

July 13 birth notices inform the families of Steve Eikelbarner Allyn Pontius Jerry Leonard Donald Hastings John Cahill Leon Batey and Thomas J LaPlant of newborn sons and a daughter at specified addresses. The item enumerates several relatives and household locations in a single notices bundle.

Steve Eikelbarner Park Avenue Allyn Pontius Council Street Jerry Leonard M Avenue Donald Hastings White Pine Drive John Cahill Sinclair Avenue Leon Batey Richmond Road Thomas J. LaPlant Spencer Drive

Gardiners Celebrate Newborns in Columbus and Minneapolis

In Columbus, Mr. and Mrs. Donald B. Gardiner welcomed a boy on Thursday. The mother is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Ottsen of 2106 Country Club Parkway SE. The baby’s father is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gardiner of 276 Tomahawk Trail SE. In Minneapolis, Mr. and Mrs. Steven Brown welcomed a daughter on July 11. Brown’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Brown of Marion.

Columbus Ohio Donald B. Gardiner Gardiner Kenneth B. Ottsen Country Club Parkway Robert L. Gardiner Tomahawk Trail Minneapolis Steven Brown Brown L. M. Brown Marion

Cedar Rapids Man Charged With Assault at Coe College

A Cedar Rapids man, Robert L. Barta, 39, was charged with assault and battery after allegedly grabbing two Coe College coeds on campus between 9 30 and 10 a m Friday. Detectives investigate as two men pursued him and alerted police.

Cedar Rapids Coe College Robert L. Barta Tenth Avenue Barta

De Gaulle Wins Canadian Visit Schedule with France

General de Gaulle will visit Quebec on July 23 and Montreal the next day before arriving in Ottawa July 26 27. Prime Minister Pearson and Foreign Secretary Martin indicated the plan meets mutual approval and practical details have been settled for a warm reception in Canada.

Ottawa de Gaulle Quebec Montreal Canada Pearson Martin House of Commons France

Vietnam War Leaders Claim Progress and Seek Policy Shift

General Westmoreland defends gains in Vietnam and rejects stalemate claims while President Johnson praises leadership. Discussions with Johnson and Wheeler emphasize a strong logistics base and questions about sources and troop levels. Senatorial figures urge new policy over merely adding troops, suggesting more air power and blockade options.

Westmoreland McNamara Vietnam South Vietnam Wheeler Washington Johnson Gen. Westmoreland Ellsworth Bunker Capitol Hill Russell D-Ga Senate Armed Services Committee U.S

Bartender’s Mix Tips Lead to Manager’s Overnight Ouster

William Champion, nursing a broken leg, claimed he advised a Cardinal hotel bar bartender on crafting a Manhattan. The bartender’s manager responded by striking Champion with a club and ejecting him from the premises.

Madison, Wis UPI William Champion Manhattan Champion Cardinal Hotel

Advertise where people look Use a want ad

A concise want ad urges readers to advertise where many see it and provides a contact number 369 1234 for inquiries and placements. The note emphasizes broad reach and simple dialing for quick responses.

Dial

Recall of North Vietnamese diplomats draws State Dept interest

The State Department watched reports of North Vietnamese diplomats being recalled from multiple capitals with interest. About a dozen diplomats may be recalled to Hanoi for war related consultations, including Mai Van Bo in Paris. Officials note reports vary in reliability and no geographic pattern is evident.

Washington Hanoi State Department Mai van Bo Paris Robert McCloskey U. S McCloskey North Vietnam Russia China France Britain Cairo Moscow

Deaths Altha Marie Lawrence 45 Cedar Rapids Resident

Altha Marie Lawrence died Friday after a long illness at 45. Born November 6 1921 in Robison she married Ralph A Lawrence March 27 1944 in Cedar Rapids. Survived by husband daughter Karen Sue. Services Calvary Baptist Church 1 30 pm Monday. Burial Cedar Memorial Cemetery. Memorial fund suggested.

Altha Marie Lawrence Ellis Boulevard Cedar Rapids Robison Ralph A. Lawrence Calvary Baptist Church WCTU Karen Sue Don L. Anderson Cedar Memorial Cemetery

Veteran Robert Clark dies after long illness

Robert Clark Clark 55 a Cedar Rapids resident and World War II veteran died Thursday after a long illness. Born August 29 1911 in Yakima Washington he married Alberta Schuknecht July 1 1939 in Monticello. He was a member of the American Legion and VFW survived by his wife brother Charles W Clark of Evanston Illinois private memorial services at Turner Chapel East noon Saturday with cremation committal. friends may call until 11 30 a.m. Saturday casket not opened after service.

Robert Schodde Clark Washington Avenue Cedar Rapids Yakima Wash Alberta Schuknecht Monticello Clark American Legion VFW Charles W. Clark Evanston Turner Chapel D. A. Loferski

Mrs Samuel Card Dies In Marion After Long Illness

Mrs Myrtle Card longtime Cedar Rapids resident died in a Marion nursing home after a long illness. Born October 14 1880 in Center Point she is survived by a Kansas City sister a grandson and four great grandchildren. Services set for 10:30 a.m. Monday at Turner Chapel West with burial at Oak Hill Cemetery. Friends may call after 1 p.m. Saturday.

Myrtle Card Maple Drive Samuel A. Card Cedar Rapids Marion Center Point Sarah Kelleher Kansas City Turner Chapel West Oak Hill Cemetery

Requiem Masses and Funerals St Patrick’s Church

Marie Collins and Mary Lou Elgas scheduled for Requiem High Masses at St Patrick’s Church with Rev. John R. Gallagher and Rev. J. Robert McDonald. Burials at Mt Calvary Cemetery. Teahen chapel handles arrangements. Rosaries for Daughters of Isabella and Holy Family Circle at Teahen chapel with Rev. J. Robert McDonald. John C Henningsen funeral at 10:30 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church burial Linwood Cemetery. Christian M. Schlemann service at Turner Chapel West 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Alvin C. Hornbostel burial Cedar Memorial.

Henningsen John C Beatty-Bearle E. W. Koberg Trinity Lutheran Church Linwood Cemetery Schlemann Christian M. Turner Alvin C. Hornbostel Cedar Memorial

Assault Charge Against Widow Of Millionaire

Pearl Cheate Birch widow of A Otis Birch is charged with assault with intent to commit murder after a dispute about rent led to her firing a .22 rifle. The bullet shattered a window and narrowly missed Rod Ferguson and Officer Rex Council. Birch, 60, was hospitalized in satisfactory condition with leg pains and high blood pressure.

Compton Calif Pearl Cheate Birch A. Otis Birch Mary Harris

Vulture Bites TV Performer on Off the Cuff Set

Chicago UPI reports Norman Ross a television performer was bitten on the hand by a vulture during taping his off the cuff program. The bird struck just off the cuff of his shirt as the scene proceeded.

Chicago UPI Norman Ross Ross

Pupils Target Headmaster and Teacher With Tomatoes

Pupils at a England school threw tomatoes and wet sponges at Headmaster George Bosomworth and math teacher James Miller during a school fund fair. The teachers had volunteered as targets for the event.

False-Teeth Makers Strike for New Name

Paris report says two prosthesists ended a six day hunger strike after the ministry of social affairs promised to determine an official title for their craft.

Paris UPS Ministry of Social Affairs

New Bill May Aid C. R. in House Issue

Cedar Rapids seeks relief for elderly housing through a Senate bill backed by Senators Smathers and Kennedy. Local officials including David Webster push Culver to assess applicability to Cedar Rapids while Smulekoff’s nonprofit housing group contemplates funding and action.

C.R Cedar Rapids John C. Culver David R. Webster Commission On Christian Social Concerns St. Paul's Methodist Church Culver U.S. Senate Sens George Smathers Robert F. Kennedy Webster A. L. Smulekoff Housing Corporation Smulekoff Chamber of Commerce Housing Committee Sheriff's Department

Alligator shot by keeper near Scranton zoo

A three foot alligator that escaped from Nay Ang Park zoo was shot to death by keeper George Lowry on Thursday in a wooded area near Roaring River adjacent to the zoo. Visitors had been warned to stay alert for the dangerous reptile.

Scranton Jat Nay Ang Park George Lowry Roaring River

IRS Admits Wiretaps Used Over Thousand Times

The Internal Revenue Service acknowledged it used wiretaps, electronic bugs and other eavesdropping devices more than 1,000 times during eight years ending mid-1965. It said most were legal but some improprieties occurred and have since been abolished per Commissioner Sheldon Cohn.

Washington Internal Revenue Service IRS Sheldon Cohn

Buchanan Denied Plea in Stabbing Case at Court

Daniel H. Buchanan, 19, of 815 Eighteenth Street SE pled not guilty Friday before Judge Harold D. Vietor to assault with intent to commit great bodily injury. He was indicted over the stabbing of Robert Streeper, 1259 Fourth Avenue SE, at Streeper's former home, 617 Sixth Street SE.

Daniel H. Buchanan Eighteenth Street Harold D. Vietor Buchanan Robert Streeper Fourth Avenue Streeper Sixth Street

Jurors Need Not Report Monday

The Linn county district court petit jury for the July term will not report the week beginning Monday July 17. Jurors are to report July 24 unless notified otherwise per county clerk Kenneth Perry.

Linn County District Court Kenneth Perry

Motorist Pleads Innocent in Second Offense DUI

Kenneth L. Starks 28 of route one Marion pled innocent before Judge Harold D. Vietor to a second offense drunk driving charge. He was arrested July 11 on Main Street in Central City after officers said they saw him driving recklessly.

Kenneth L. Starks Route One Marion Harold D. Vietor Starks Main Street Central City

Duane L Morris Fined $95 For Traffic Violations

Duane L Morris of 2724 Union Drive SW was fined 95 dollars and costs by Justice of the Peace Glenn Powers for speeding improper passing and two counts of failure to appear. The offenses were dated May 6 with failure to appear charges filed May 11.

Duane L. Morris Union Drive Justice of the Peace Glenn Powers

Larceny Charge Dismissed for Warren Bissell

Judge Warren J. Rees dismissed a larceny count against Warren A. Bissell aged 20 of 1311 Oakland Road NE. The county attorney had moved for dismissal after charges claimed he took $160 from a car owned by Steven Jourden on April 24.

Warren J. Rees Warren A. Bissell Oakland Road Bissell Steven Jourden

Youth Fined $95 On Three Charges

Justice of the Peace Glenn Powers fined James D. Moss 18 of Plainfield Illinois 95 dollars plus costs for speeding driving to the left of the center line and two counts of failure to appear. Moss faced charges from July 2 and July 6.

Justice of the Peace Glenn Powers James D. Moss Plainfield, Ill Moss

Petitions Filed Involving Sims Ear Grimm and Ear Louis Grimm

Margie E Sims sues Lewis Ear Grimm and Ear Louis Grimm for 15000 in damages. Inette Perkins sues Admiral Merchants Motor Freight Inc for 7488 in damages.

Margie E. Sims Lewis Ear Grimm and Ear Louis Grimm Inette Perkins Admiral Merchants Motor Freight, Inc

Reassurance on German Army Budget Cuts

A spokesman for Finance Minister Strauss said Friday that announced four year defense budget cuts in West Germany will not necessarily reduce army strength. The statement aims to reassure that defense tightening will not automatically shrink personnel.

Bonn Strauss West Germany

Rioting Over Rights Sparks City and National Tension

The Newark unrest escalated with accusations of racism and brutality by police, as officials and community leaders blamed the violence on criminal activity rather than a protest. Reports from Hartford and Erie noted similar disturbances with store damage and arrests, while witnesses described brutal beatings and arrests of working people.

Addonizio James Walker United Community Corp Springfield Avenue Newark

Zach Fined $100 For Reckless Driving

Vernon J. Zach 43 of Swisher pled guilty to reckless driving. Judge William R. Eads imposed a $100 fine after his arrest January 25 in the 3000 block of Sixth Street SW following an accident.

Vernon J. Zach Swisher William R. Eads Zach Sixth Street

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