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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1966
Page
3
Daily records show temperatures across cities and barometric, humidity, and wind details. Highlights include highs near 74 to 77 and lows around 46 to 65, with noon humidity around 50 percent. River and dam readings list pool levels and declines at multiple sites such as La Crosse, Lansing, and Keokuk with small daily changes.
A compiled list of deaths across Iowa, noting names, ages, and upcoming funeral details. Services are scheduled at various churches and cemeteries, with locations including Waukon Decorah Lamont Monticello Oelwein Columbus areas, and scattered mentions of Elijah, Olson, Feeney-Knutson, Goettsch, and Masonic rites.
Fire damaged a Burlington to Galesburg freight train on the 98 year old bridge over the Mississippi River. Rail crews moved cars, sought water from multiple sides, and rerouted traffic via Quincy as crews battled the blaze and feared structural damage.
The passage argues that national progress hinges on civil peace and social justice for every citizen. It contends society must open employment, provide decent housing, and ensure good education for all children or risk failing the American promise.
State Comptroller Marvin D. Selden told Cedar Rapids Kiwanis that Iowa treats the governor as the kingpin of the budget while lacking similar authority in other areas. He described the budget process from departments through the legislature and noted the risk of revenue overestimation. He defended conservative revenue forecasting and explained how windfall tax collections historically fund capital projects or one-time expenditures.
Observers from across the hemisphere declared the Dominican Republic’s election fair after a decisive Bosch win amid past coups. A third candidate Rafael Bonelly trailed as voters faced a nation shaped by U S intervention and a fragile path to normal governance.
Bewitched on KCRG Channel 9 features Darrin suspecting Samantha of twitchcraft in a Thursday evening segment.
Soviet media hailed Luna 9 as a key assist to the American Surveyor 1 moon landing. Tass noted the two soft landings and suggested lunar flights may soon intensify while stressing the need to master soft landing without atmosphere. British leaders and scientists joined in praise as observers in Manchester analyzed the lunar surface images.
Linn County will merge Marion and Cedar Rapids health departments into a county system on January 1 1967 under Carl Smith. Cedar Rapids and Marion will run their current duties through year end with gradual transition. The levy for 1967 will total about 188 917 for the county budget. Marion and Cedar Rapids curb their 1967 health spending.
Two Florida men, John C. Taylor age 27 and James C. Perkins age 28 of Jacksonville, were arraigned in Linn district court on fugitive informations charging burglary and possession of burglary tools. Bonds set at 5000 dollars each. extradition to Meigs County, Tennessee, planned after Linn County case disposition. Tools and 1500 dollars found in motel. tools also found in car. They were previously arraigned in municipal court and granted time to enter motions.
Nisley outlined that 3400 dollars remain for medical aid but the general aid fund is a small portion of a 600000 dollar county poor fund. Only emergency assistance will flow for food medical and hospital aid while rents utilities and clothing are halted. Mercy hospital clinic head Sister Mary Patrick says only emergency hospitalizations are allowed and fears no future funds may leave patients without needed care.
Capt. Robert Wallick and his wife, co-pilot, launched the second leg of a world flight to break propeller plane speed records. The Wallicks, from Big Horn, Wyoming, left Tokyo at 7 16 p m after a 1 46 refueling and aim for Wake Island then Honolulu. Their Beechcraft Baron C 55 carries long range tanks for a 23898 mile route, with a five day 15 hour plan.
A sensational TV tease promises a Thursday night broadcast at 6 30 p m on COLOR channel 9 KCRG TV. The feature centers on a plan to humiliate Batman, raising curiosity about the segment and its approach to the comic figure.
Florence I. Frasher Moore, 65, of 517 Eleventh Avenue SE and Cedar Rapids resident for 40 years, died Monday after a sudden illness. Born August 6, 1900 in Washington Iowa, she is survived by her son George M. Frasher of Fairfield, brother Samuel Marsh, and sister Mabel Atkinson. Memorial services are at Turner Chapel at 3 p.m. Friday with burial at Linwood Cemetery. Friends may call until 2:30 p.m. Friday. casket will not be opened after the service.
Elizabeth E Riggs will be laid to rest Friday with a 1:30 p.m. service at Turner chapel conducted by Rev A C Horn. Graveside rites follow at Mt Hope Cemetery Maquoketa at 3 p.m. Friends may visit at the chapel.
Peter George author of the book that became Dr. Strangelove was found dead in his study in St Leonards England. He was 41 and died from a head wound with a discharged shotgun between his knees. His wife found him slumped in a chair as a friend noted ulcers and low spirits. He once served as a British intelligence agent in the Far East.
Washington UPI reporting that the Office of Economic Opportunity grants an additional 4.25 million for legal aid to the poor, raising the year’s total to 17.95 million.
The Surveyor probe achieved a soft moon landing after a precise descent and cartwheel orientation. Ground stations including Goldstone, Canberra, Madrid and Johannesburg monitored transmissions as 144 photos were captured before Earth signals blocked by the Moon, marking a major advance over Luna 9.
A federal jury in Charles City deliberates a civil case by Gordon P. Halvorson of Sioux Falls seeking $73,000 from Ernest Jeffries and Triad Construction Co. for injuries from a May 7, 1964 catwalk incident. Halvorson claims hospital treatment and lost earnings, while defense argues no bucket struck him and disputes employment relation.
The Jack La Lanne Show airs on KCRG TV Channel 9 Monday through Friday at 9 30 AM for family viewers. With a morning fitness format the program aims to engage all ages.
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