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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1967
Page
1
The weather summary outlines near normal temperatures from Thursday to Monday with highs in the upper 80s and lows in the upper 60s. Precipitation expected to range from less than a tenth to about an inch, with thundershowers mid period and again in the northeast near the end. Local stations report readings and humidity, plus forthcoming sunrise and sunset times.
Birth notices list several families with newborns including Joseph C Maers chalk in Marion and a daughter for Clarence E Bilsland and Marvin Mueller in Marion and NW areas. Wedding licenses name Richard Tomkins and Stacie Young. Divorce decrees include multiple pairings. Traffic offenses include fines for speeding and improper registrations, with detailed names and addresses.
Robert Mittan, 349 East Seventeenth Street SE, nearly drowned at Elmcrest Country Club pool. Lifeguard Steve Strauss of Iowa State University, aided by Club Manager Ron Ameche and others, removed a slipping dental retainer and performed mouth to mouth resuscitation and heart massage until ambulance arrived. Mittan regained response and was hospitalized. officials report he is responding well with no expected ill effects.
Campbell backed into a driveway to turn around as a police car approached. Lynn raised a gun to his head and shot as officers intervened. A pistol found under the car seat had been stolen in Minneapolis July 19. Lynn was on parole for a Minnesota narcotics conviction. Campbell was jailed. An autopsy was planned.
The Foster Parents Association elected Dan Kiley of 6713 De vonshire Drive NE as president at a meeting held Tuesday at First Christian Church. Also chosen were Mrs. Dale Douglas as vice president and Mrs. James Rechtfertig as secretary treasurer. Dr. Walter Block spoke to attendees. Hosts included Mr. and Mrs. Dale Douglas and Mr. and Mrs. Chester Frendle of Cedar Rapids and Mr. and Mrs. Howard Hese mann of Marion.
Wrangle seeks root causes and congress action to curb outbreaks while noting gaps in White House talks with the President. Republicans fault Johnson's tone, California Governor Reagan calls it a campaign kickoff, and Cyrus Vance is sent to Detroit to assess troop use. FBI says no federal violations yet.
Rioting and sniper attacks leave multiple dead and wounded in Saginaw and Grand Rapids as volunteers attempt to calm crowds. Firebombings and looting surge in western Michigan, Toledo, and Mt. Vernon amid nationwide property damage approaching 200 million dollars. Police reinforce in Waukegan as arrests climb. National Guard stands by in Toledo.
Graduates to Marie Kenney Constance Kula and Elizabeth Lee will be graduated with honors July 30 from Creighton Memorial St. Josephs hospital school of nursing in Omaha.
Three men face assault with intent to inflict great bodily injury charges for beating fellow prisoner John M. Carnicle in the Linn County jail on June 15. Thomas E. Carney Dennis W. Ealy and Edward J. Duffy were named in preliminary informations. Sheriff Grant said extortion charges were considered but not filed pending more evidence.
Mr and Mrs Henry R Waltz file an auto collision suit against Melvern W Osterkamp seeking 35794 93 in damages for injuries to Mrs Waltz and three children plus vehicle destruction from an accident on Sept 23 1965 on Sixth Street SW near the Schwitter Building. The petition itemizes 18677 33 for Mrs Waltz medicals and permanent injuries 15845 60 for Cindy Kensingers medicals and injuries 507 for other injuries 100643 for Robert Waltz medicals 515 for Deborah Waltz medicals and 250 for loss of the car. The council resolution noted to pay the Waltz.
Fred M. Wiltsey, 55, of Walker, pled guilty to a drunk driving charge on Wednesday. Judge B. J. Maxwell fined him 300 dollars plus costs after Wiltsey stated he had not driven for more than 90 days and believed he had no right to. He was arrested on highway 150 in Center Point on April 3.
Roy Osterkamp of Tipton was arrested on a warrant for uttering a forged instrument. Osterkamp and Bernard L. Schneider of Stanwood issued bad checks in Mt. Vernon, Marion, Bennett and Clarence. A 16 year old boy from Sterling, Kansas, has been turned over to juvenile authorities in connection with the case.
The Cedar Rapids city council approved paying 100000 to the Chamber of Commerce for its leasehold in the Chamber building on May's Island to vacate by December 1. The city will move its municipal court facilities into the four story structure, with the deed held by the Veterans Memorial commission.
Stuart Fairbanks filed a $16,500 damage suit against the owner of Coonrod Wrecker and Crane Service for injuries from a boom operated by an employee. He alleges negligence caused medical costs loss of employment and permanent disability from being struck while unloading reels of cable at the Town and Country shopping center on March 31 1966.
County Supervisor Dudley Henderson called on residents to cooperate in eradicating noxious weeds. He cited Canadian thistles as the worst problem this year. The weed board can order destruction and bill the property owner if not complied with.
UPI reports Henry Blofled and Crawford White on air at a London cricket broadcast. Blofled noted a man on a balcony wearing a bathing costume, prompting the camera zoom. White cautioned that the sunbather was a woman and she fled indoors.
In Tehran three men were executed by firing squad for burning an education office. Twelve others faced sentences including life imprisonment and shorter terms for their roles in the arson incident.
A breakin was found Tuesday afternoon at City Laundry. Burglars broke a window to enter, damaged a gum machine and pop machine, taking $2 from a coin box on the pop machine.
In Detroit the west side battled with police and guardsmen as bullets pierced storefronts near the Fisher Building and Harlan House Motel. Federal troops arrived to curb looting, snipers ceased with paratroopers on scene, while the east side remained tense yet calmer. Local leaders debated troop use amid ongoing unrest.
Pravda published a lengthy piece headlined Tanks and Machine Guns Against Negroes and Detroit in Flames, dedicating much of Wednesday’s edition to U.S. racial troubles. The article portrays widespread unrest and violence, reflecting Cold War era tensions.
James Taylor 38 Fifth Avenue SE Cedar Rapids died Tuesday after a brief illness born April 6 1889 in Amber. He came to Cedar Rapids from Springville in 1909 married Flora Hromatka November 24 1915. He held many associations including Mt Hermon lodge Iowa Consistory E Kahir Shrine and local 137 AFM treasurer 25 years. Surviving are four brothers and his wife. Memorial services Friday at Turner chapel east and entombment at Chapel of Memories. Burial Cedar Memorial. Call chapel until 10 am Saturday. Casket not opened after service.
Michael Chartak born April 28 1916 in Brooklyn New York died at Oakdale sanatorium after a long illness. A major league ballplayer who debuted with the New York Yankees in 1940 and later played for Washington and St. Louis Browns before finishing in 1944. Survived by daughter Carole Watson granddaughter both of Cedar Rapids sister Jean Kelley New York brother John Chartak Washington DC preceded in death by wife Wilma. Requiem Mass Friday 10 30 a m at Immaculate Conception church Mt Calvary burial Parish Rosary Thursday 7 30 p m at Brady Mortuary where friends may call Thursday.
Thomas Charles McDermott aged 79 of 3710 Twenty-first Street SW died suddenly Wednesday. Born December 4, 1887 in Frytown, he was a retired moulder for Iowa Steel and Iron Works and an International Moulder and Foundry Workers Local 193 member. He leaves three sons Thomas C. Jr, Robert W, and Leo Booth, two daughters Warren Strait and Helen Ney, 13 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, three great great grandchildren, a sister Henrietta Fischer and a brother Leo A. McDermott, both of Cedar Rapids.
Marie Olga Smith of 425 Tenth Street NW died Tuesday at Oakdale hospital after a long illness. Born March 23, 1912 at Ely, she was married to Herbert Smith. Survived by son Philip and daughter Nancy, both of Cedar Rapids. Services Friday at 10 30 a.m. at Brosh chapel with Rev. Lloyd C Kellams. Burial in Czech National cemetery. Friends may call after noon Thursday.
Memorial Services for John Edwin Doub at Turner chapel west 3 p.m. Thursday by Rev. Richard L. Menzel with burial at Cedar Memorial. Rosary tonight at Turner chapel west 8 p.m. by Father McDonald. Services for Maudeline Hill at Turner chapel east 1:30 p.m. Thursday by Dr. Arnold Herbst with burial at Dunkard cemetery. Memorials also listed for Roland James of St Patrick's Church 9:30 a.m. Thursday by Rev. J Robert McDonald and burial at Czech National cemetery.
Cedar Rapids health official Carl Smith announced that 2700 Mt. Vernon road SE, owned by James L. Chipokas, is not a health hazard after inspection. The claim originated from a July 6 petition by 23 property owners to the city council.
Iowa faces cooler conditions as a cold front moves in with northerly winds. Wednesday night lows expected upper 50s to mid 60s after morning readings of 60 at Ames to 72 at Mason City and a Tuesday high of 90 in Sioux City. Showers and thunderstorms possible through Thursday, with a 30 percent best odds in the north.
Rome AP reports Italy's parliament gave final approval to its first five year plan allocating 56 billion dollars. Most investment targets the economically lagging south as the nation aims to spur growth and development across regions.
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