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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1968
Page
2
High Friday Eighty eight and low overnight sixty nine. Noon Saturday seventy one. Deaths and funeral notices include Leo J. Sullivan Cascade sixty nine Ralph W Brennan Deep River sixty six Elmer Kriegel Malcom fourteen Raymond D. Clary Springville fifty five. Services listed with churches and times for Monday. Local incidents and hospital calls noted with times from Friday and Saturday.
Detroit AP Eugene McCarthy declared black power essential to dignity and responsibility urging the Democratic Party to act beyond words. He tied poverty to powerlessness and argued local industry and anti poverty projects must reach Negro communities now.
Elmer Kriegel 14 of Malcom died when his motorcycle turned in front of a car driven by Ray Nowatney of Victor on a gravel road southwest of Victor. He would have started as a B G M high freshman this fall. Services set for Monday at St Patrick's Brooklyn with rosary Sunday evening at Bramer funeral home Brooklyn.
Walter Nixon was sworn in as a U.S. district court judge in Biloxi Mississippi on Friday. At 39 he becomes the youngest federal jurist in the nation and joins the federal judiciary.
The Bank of Canada reduced the bank rate from 7 percent to 6 percent on Monday as the Canadian dollar strengthened in global money markets.
Smokey the German Shepherd protected 13 year old Marie Myers from a copperhead in a Hillsboro area berry patch. The dog tackled the snake, took a bite on the foreleg, and endured swelling before recovering. The German Shepherd Club for St. Louis will award the medal.
Funeral services for Beth Anne Hupp infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hupp were conducted at Cedar Memorial cemetery by Rev. John Sims of St. Pius X church. Born July 16 1968 she died Friday. Survived by parents sister Brooke Ann and grandparents Jack Haka Sycamore Tl and Julian Hupp Cedar Rapids great Grandparents Frank Zeiser Clinton and A J Lundell Omaha. Teahen funeral home assisted.
Oma Louise Getlin 41 a Cedar Rapids resident and Vigortone bookkeeper died Friday after a brief illness at her daughter's home Mrs Donald Coonrod Born November 22 1916 in Center Point she married Joseph Getlin February 17 1987 in Vinton She was a member of El Kahir women's auxiliary She is survived by her husband daughter two grandchildren and a brother Ivan Martin Arrangements Turner Chapel West burial Linwood Cemetery services Monday at 3 p.m. by Rev Mary A White Friends may call until 2 30 p.m. Monday Casket will not be opened after service
The funeral for Harry H. Plummer will be held at 1 p.m. Monday in the Chapel of Memories with the Rev. Donald T. Caspers officiating. Burial will follow at Cedar Memorial Cemetery, with Cedar Memorial Funeral Home in charge.
The United States said Saturday it would oppose any move to strip Nationalist China of United Nations membership. The pledge came from Taipei Formosa via AP dispatch.
A jury convicted Everett Gross of Decorah on all 20 counts of fraud after a nearly six hour deliberation. The jury split the verdict, finding Mrs. Gross not guilty on the first 10 counts and guilty on the last 10. Sentencing was postponed for a pre sentence investigation.
The Civil Aeronautics Board approved industry talks on airline fares to ease congestion. Any peak period fare increases must be offset by equivalent reductions in the same markets. Joint talks are allowed under this plan though normally restricted by competition rules.
Barbara J. Heck a 20 year old resident of 1266 Thirty second street NE sustained a fractured right leg and lacerations over her left eye when her motorcycle collided with a car at the First avenue and Fifteenth street east intersection at 8 30 p m Friday. Investigating officers said she was traveling south on Fifteenth street and turned right into First avenue where she struck Craig R. Mueller of 1623 Park Towne Lane NE. No charges were filed.
Frank Nachholz, 68, mayor of LaPorte City, is in fair condition at Vinton hospital after suffering a stroke at his home Friday night.
In Mitcham England 21 month old Scotty Harris became fascinated with his mom’s spin dryer and climbed inside the stationary tub. Firefighters freed him after cutting the tub in half as he slept through the rescue. The family doctor said he may not remember a thing.
U S treasury reports a $213 million June increase in gold holdings the largest rise in over five years. France reportedly sold up to $100 million in gold to the United States while the London pool was shut and a two price system stabilized markets.
Hubert Humphrey told Utah Democrats he is prepared to walk a long and arduous road to peace if elected. He urged a new agenda prioritizing human development over military budgets and said a generation seeks less war and more security, health, and learning. A Vietnam statement was delayed to ensure accuracy.
Byron Dale Kessey a Cedar Rapids resident and Collins Radio Co. quality control engineer born Sept 10, 1944 in Grand Forks North Dakota died recently. Memorial services will be at Trinity Lutheran church Monday at 1 30 p m with graveside services Tuesday in Cornell Wisconsin. Friends may call Turner chapel west until 9 p m Sunday and at the church Monday. The casket will not be opened after the service.
Burglars attempted several breakins at offices in Merchants National and Guaranty bank buildings on Friday night. A Collection Service Co. door was pried open with $27.27 taken from McLean-Basson Insurance and money bags. other offices had damage but little loot. Authorities noted multiple further attempts and suspects possibly remaining in the building after hours.
Warsaw reports the Polish armed forces newspaper warns the public of fines, seizure of goods, and “future troubles” for attempting to bring in items purchased abroad, as border controls tighten.
The Navy granted Techfab division of Alsco Inc. a 13.9 million contract to build 2.75 inch rocket launchers for the Navy and Air Force, despite a federal grand jury inquiry into Alsco and Chromecraft over prior launcher contracts. A 1.85 million follow-on award was also announced, with work centered at Techfab’s St. Louis headquarters.
Burglars pried open a door in the American building Friday night and took $235 from a cash box at the Paul C. McCoy Co office 712 715. The file cabinet was opened. An adjacent Elderly Real Estate Co office at 704 American building showed entry but nothing valued stolen.
Kennedy rejects the nomination and Humphrey faces a field of possible running mates including McCarthy Shriver and Harris. Rumors link Shriver as a viable choice while McCarthy faces constitutional hurdles with Minnesota ties. Connally and Nixon comment on Kennedy’s impact and the race remains unsettled as supporters weigh moderate picks.
Cedar Rapids marine Cpl. Curtis Snitker 19 died in Vietnam Feb 1 and receives the Navy Commendation Medal for heroic actions near Phu Loc Thua Thien province. He fearlessly moved under heavy fire to aid a wounded comrade, enabling evacuation while suppressing the enemy. He attended Cedar Rapids Washington high school.
Federal Judge Dale J. Holder ordered Indiana to observe Daylight Saving Time in both time zones for the rest of summer starting at 2 a.m. Sunday. The ruling counters a Transportation Department plea to pause pending an appeal amid Indiana’s mixed time observance along the Eastern Central boundary.
Municipal court jurors need not report July 29 and are excused from further duty. Local service ads include Fashion Manor appointments, a three week special for a permanent wave at 118 15th St. NE, Cedar Rapids. Notices report a former Cedar Rapids resident Mrs. Leo Zbanek died in Houston with survivors, and a sister dies prompting family notices. Community ads note dancing at Jon's Pizza House and openings for Manny's Pizza in Hiawatha with to go options.
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