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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1968
Page
3
A compressed rural weather page shows Saturday highs around 84 and 81 with a 54 percent humidity at 6 p.m. Barometer was falling and winds from the SE at 9 mph. The section also lists numerous funeral notices and services across Iowa towns with names, ages, and venue details for Monday and following days.
The Anamosapinicon river three miles west of Oxford Junction was blasted loose Saturday when water neared the bridge. Bill Weber of Stone City and Bill Porter of Anamosa dynamited the jam on a county road bridge as the high water moved toward Oxford Junction. A Legion ballroom dance south of town was canceled due to the rising waters and flood risk.
Moscow proposes a joint meeting of the Czechoslovak presidency and the Soviet politburo to resolve where when and with whom to meet. The dispute centers on prestige and a rift over Czechoslovakia’s liberal reform moves and Soviet anger.
The Senate approved a four year extension of federal production controls and price supports for wheat, feed grains, cotton and wool by a 58 to 18 vote. Attempts to impose dollar ceilings on subsidies failed, including a $25 000 cap on soil bank payments and a separate $75 000 cap.
A two car collision on Highway 30 near Atkins Junction left James Johnson Jr. and his wife injured but not hospitalized while their two children, James age 2 and Jesse 10 months, were treated at St. Luke’s in good condition. John W Evans of Marion passed as Johnson attempted a left turn and Johnson faced a signal violation charge.
A brief classified tout promises a fast path to the bargain of a lifetime via want ads. The teaser emphasizes ease and speed, urging readers to act promptly to seize the deal advertised. The exact items and terms are not specified in the fragment.
A Decorah Iowa teenager Karen Pearson, 16, died in a two car crash nine miles south of Hastings Minnesota at 7 15 a m Saturday. Rick Smedsrud 19, in good condition sustained a fractured shoulder and multiple cuts. Michael L Brown 27 and Joan Hammel 25 of Minneapolis were hospitalized for treatment. No charges were filed as investigators continue.
CBS and ABC proposed Sunday night hour long programs with McCarthy and the Democratic nominee. CBS sent telegrams offering nine p m EDT this Sunday or July 28 or another date. A three network pool debate with NBC CBS and ABC staffers asking questions was considered as a possible compromise.
Gary Eiben 15 and Paul Gudenhauf 15 were burned when a water heater exploded at the Eiben farm near Monticello. Both boys were treated at local hospitals. Gary at St. Luke's in Cedar Rapids in fair condition and Paul at Monticello hospital in good condition. Deputies said they were cleaning paint brushes with gas when the blast occurred.
Cedar Rapids police arrested Michael L. Chis more of 880 Eleventh Street NE on charges of striking an unattended vehicle and giving false information. He allegedly struck a car owned by Richard Hensel at 1836 A Avenue NE, then claimed his car was stolen. He was released on recognizance.
A spinning overhead ride at Coney Island collapsed sending eight riders in four cars to the pavement. In all fourteen of sixteen riders were injured as eight were suspended twenty feet above ground before rescue. Police noted a broken rod caused the crossbar failure and six uninjured riders were shaken but unhurt.
An explosion rocked a major elevated train platform, bending steel girders toward the street and sparking a small fire. Witnesses described a smoke filled scene with falling glass while fire crews contained the blaze and police patrolled to prevent looting.
Morrison warns work at the convention hall is stalled and could cause trouble if the strike continues. Leonard notes CBS wants a newsroom editor to preset a device, while the union demands a union member. The 74 day IBEW strike in Chicago threatens moving the August 26 convention, with Miami Beach as a possible site.
Kenneth E. Lennox aged 54 of 1841 O avenue NW was charged with failing to keep his car under control after a two car collision Saturday at First avenue East and Second Street. Vlasta V. Kosek 58 of 340 Twenty seventh Street Drive SE was injured but not hospitalized.
Republican candidate Tom Riley urged that Linn county be added to the disaster list after floods on the Wapsipinicon river. He toured Central City Waubeek and Troy Mills and sent telegraphs to Gov. Hughes the Congressman Culver and the SBA requesting federal loan aid for Linn county residents. He cited higher flood waters in Troy Mills and said upstream and downstream counties already qualified.
A Des Moines Register report based on a USDA survey of 316 fowl in nonfederally inspected plants found 259 birds with 491 defects and 53 carcasses would be rejected under federal rules. Investigations covered 37 stores across 16 states.
The United States awaits official word from Cambodia on Prince Norodom Sihanouk demanding a tractor parade for 11 American and one South Vietnamese soldiers seized after a landing craft entered Cambodian waters. Washington had apologized and asked for the men's return while Sihanouk hinted at releasing them in exchange for 12 tractors and bulldozers, and kept the landing craft.
Gayle Domino aged 75, a Cedar Rapids resident for seven years and employee of Computer Programming Institute, died Saturday afternoon at a Vinton hospital after a brief illness. Born December 31, 1916 in Lake City, he leaves son Michael of Cedar Rapids and brothers Kenneth of Sac City and Wendell of Mankato, Minnesota. His wife Dora Belle Merkley preceded him in death in 1960. Domino belonged to Mt. Hermon Lodge 263 A F and A M Palestine Council 27 R and S M Trowel Chapter 49 R A M Apollo Commandery 26 K T and El Kabir Shrine. Friends may call Turner Chapel West Sunday 11 a m to 9 p m. The body will be taken to Sac City for services and burial.
Charles J Wade aged 45 of Torrance California formerly Cedar Rapids resident, died after a short illness. Born February 14 1923 in Kinross he served 12 years in the U S Navy in World War II. He married Betty Rhodes in 1954 in Las Vegas. Survived by wife two stepsons parents a brother two sisters and a step-sister. Funeral at 3 p m Tuesday Chapel of Memories Cedar Memorial Park with burial at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. Military honors by Hanford Post No 5 American Legion. Friends may call after 10 a m Tuesday.
The notices list services for Lucy Marie Turner at Turner chapel west at 3 p.m. Monday by Rev Mary A White with burial at Cedar Memorial cemetery. Celia S Mayne at Mayne Beatty Bearle funeral home at 1:30 p.m. Monday by Rev J Richard Wagner of First Congregational church with burial at Oak Hill cemetery. Louis R Mottet with requiem high mass at 9:30 a.m. Monday at St Patrick's church and burial at Cedar Memorial cemetery, rosary 8 p.m. Sunday by Father McDonald at Teahen chapel. David Padzensky Turner chapel east at noon Monday by Rabbi Leonard Berman with burial at Eben Israel cemetery. Leonard William Walrath Turner chapel east at 1:30 p.m. Monday by Rev James K L McClane with burial at Shiloh cemetery.
President Johnson renews his 1966 commitment to withdraw U.S. forces as North Vietnam reduces its aggression against South Vietnam. He rejects imposing a coalition government and says South Vietnamese people alone must decide their government’s form. The principles aim for an honorable and secure peace.
A mob linked auto theft syndicate is highlighted in a 7 p.m. FBI focused program on KCRG TV Channel 9 in color. The feature analyzes how authorities pursue the ring and its impact on crime in the region.
U S Army first division inflicts enemy losses 20 killed near Song Be about 15 miles south of the Cambodian border and 70 miles north of Saigon. Two Americans killed, six wounded. Marines also report heavy clashes near Con Thien with 37 enemy killed and three Americans dead. Saigon observes Shame Day with no planned attacks proven. Civilian grenade incident wounds twelve in downtown Saigon.
Kenneth Avis an 18 year old of route three Cedar Rapids was arrested by Linn county deputies on charges of assault with intent to do great bodily injury. He was picked up on a warrant issued by Municipal Judge John B Reilly and held on a 500 dollar bond. No further details were provided by law enforcement.
West Germany defense minister Gerhard Schroeder left Bonn for Washington on a 12 day trip visiting the United States and Canada.
The group reports total contributions of 9,165.42 with 5,779.58 yet to be raised for 1968. Donated amounts include memorial gifts from local individuals and groups to support table tennis gear, games, and kitchen utensils for the community.
A Kearney Nebraska couple Ruth Shulte Lill and Merle H Lill were jailed in Linn county after Justice John Woods sentenced them to five days for uttering false checks. Mt Vernon police arrested them.
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