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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1967
Page
6
Amid widespread disturbances in Milwaukee and other cities, a heavy downpour slowed rioting as youths clashed with police, fires broke out, and lawmen deployed riot gear. Officials blamed hoodlums, closed taverns, and curbside curfews, while rain brought relief and a cautious calm by dawn.
Anchorage AP five man rescue party searched Mt McKinley as a storm closed in on the peak. They reported finding two bodies and no trace of four missing climbers after nearly two weeks. The six climbers previously reached the summit July 18 and communications stopped amid raging jet stream winds.
William Brown a 129 year old Gilman marshal was knocked unconscious early Monday near Jones Implement. He was handcuffed with his own cuffs after investigating a noise and his service revolver was taken. Brown went to Gene Goldy’s tavern and woke the resident. he did not witness the attacker.
Des Moines AP report identifies Navy Lt Dennis Barton 32 son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Barton of Des Moines as among the missing after Forrestal fire and explosions in the Tonkin Gulf. He is an operations officer and Navy pilot who has flown many missions. his wife Gloria resides in Jacksonville Florida.
Iowa Democrats announce a two day event in Des Moines August 18 and 19 led by State Chairman Clark Rasmussen. The workshop features panels on fundraising public relations party issues and other organizational topics for delegates and local leaders.
A memo directs Marion readers to visit The Gazette office at 743 6th St for easier ordering and payment of want ads. Experienced ad writers will assist with classifications, costs, and any questions.
A three car chain reaction crash on Walton boulevard near Keyes court sent a Cedar Rapids man to a hospital with a possible neck injury. Penelope Schmitz stopped to avoid another car, Rev. Edward R. Roustie could not stop and hit Schmitz rear, then Gertrude Weldhouse hit Roustie. Roustie had $300 damage, Weldhouse about $150, Schmitz uninjured. no charges filed.
The council will discuss renaming Marion's main street to Marion boulevard in a second reading. Off street parking and paving project assessments will be reviewed with attorneys Aflen and Fisher. Also on the docket are the Twenty fifth street resurfacing assessments and a report from attorney DeWitt Smith.
Special to The Gazette VINTON Three persons appeared in Benton county justice courts over the weekend and were fined. Lee Dunning 45 Keystone was fined 100 dollars and costs on a charge of intoxication on a public highway. He appeared in Fay Hites court in Vinton Sunday. He was arrested by a highway patrolman on highway 20 about 11 p.m. Saturday. Donald Stewart 23 Cedar Rapids, arrested early Saturday on highway 30 by the Benton county sheriff, was charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor. He appeared in the Atkins court of W A Koster and was fined 100 dollars and costs. Bob Elliott 20 Cedar Rapids, who was with Stewart, was charged with possession of beer as a minor. He was fined 50 dollars and costs by Koster.
Detroit News reports two witnesses recount a national guardsman killing one or two of three men slain during rioting at a midtown motel. Victims Aubrey Pellard 19 Carl Cooper 17 Fred Temple 148 Detroit. Police FBI and local investigators probe. Witness Robert Greene 26 from Hopkinsville Ky asserts the officer shot twice.
Decorah four day Nordic Fest drew an estimated 37 000 attendees officials said on Monday with organizers planning an early start for a next festival. Fest chairman Harry Olson called the first year experimental but noted strong demand. The largest crowd came at the Sunday soccer match as the Norwegian American Association team of Chicago beat the Scandinavian All-Stars of Minneapolis 11 3.
A Chicago publisher claims a simple memory technique boosts business and social success by accurate recall. The booklet Adventures in Memory offers self-training rules and is mailed free with no obligation to Memory Studies, 835 Diversey Pkwy, Dept. 351-018, Chicago, IL 60614. A postcard suffices.
At a Republican booth during the Delaware county fair 1193 persons favored an all out war in Vietnam. Forty nine preferred increasing action beyond the then level. Only five believed America should withdraw from the conflict.
Lawrence Schmitt 28 of Ft Atkinson was treated for back injuries after another car forced his vehicle off Highway 52 near Decorah early Sunday. His car valued at $1200 was damaged. the other vehicle fled. Sheriff’s office continues investigation. witnesses identified a blue 1960 62 Chevrolet with Iowa plates.
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