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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1969

Page

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Five Day Forecast With Cool Periods Across Iowa

The weather bureau expects temperatures six to ten degrees below normal Tuesday through Saturday in Iowa with a slight warming Tuesday and cooler Thursday and Friday. Normal lows are in the 50s and highs in the 70s. rainfall totals around .10 to .20 inches, mainly Wednesday. Sunday lows 53, high 67. May and June readings show modest rainfall and river notes across Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, Davenport, and surrounding areas with ongoing records and local notices. Weather station data lists wind NW 21-28 mph, humidity 70 percent, and sun times for Tuesday and beyond.

Iowa Weather Bureau Gazette

Trial set June 11 for W M Blau draft count

Federal Judge Edward J. McManus sets June 11 in Cedar Rapids for William M. Blau 22 of Cedar Falls indicted April 24 on failing to report for induction Feb 3. Blau, a former University of Northern Iowa student, was previously charged with failing to report for physical examination and induction. He claimed conscientious objection then indicated willingness to serve. now he represents himself and is free on recognizance.

Edward J. McManus Cedar Rapids William M. Blau Cedar Falls Blau University of Northern Iowa Black Hawk County Selective Service Board

SBA Files $27,415 Suit Against Eiler

The Small Business Administration sues in Cedar Rapids federal court to collect 27 415 on a promissory note dating from July 17 1967 signed by Kenneth B Eiler 2813 J Street SW The SBA petition states Eiler is in default and seeks full repayment plus interest.

Small Business Administration SBA Cedar Rapids Kenneth B. Eiler J Street Eiler

Iowans Wake To Shivering Temperatures

Iowa reports unseasonably cool conditions with record low dates in Waterloo and Cedar Rapids. Temperatures hovered near 40 degrees in Spencer Mason City and Waterloo with light rain across parts of the state and a gradual warming trend expected Tuesday

Iowa Burlington Spencer

Papyrus boat Ra makes headway after weekend damage

In calmer seas south of the Canary Islands Ra the papyrus boat of Thor Heyerdahl showed progress after suffering damage Sunday from high seas and a north wind. Navigator Norman Baker said the rudder yardarm and radio antenna were damaged but later repaired as the crew pushed toward Cape Juby. He reported better speeds with 48 to 65 miles logged Thursday through Sunday.

ST. Petersburg Fla UPI Thor Heyerdahl Papyrus Canary Islands Norman Baker Ray Cape Juby Baker

No Announcement on Naming VA Director

Washington AP reports the expected appointment of Donald Johnson of West Branch Iowa, former national American Legion commander, to head the Veterans Administration was not made on Monday. The White House gave no explanation for the delay and offered no new timing.

Washington Donald Johnson West Branch Iowa National American Legion Veterans Administration White House

Dick Cavett Show Adds Color TV Nights

Refreshing summer entertainment debuts with the Dick Cavett Show airing in color on TV 9. Mondays Tuesdays and Fridays at 9 00 PM, promising lively conversations and contemporary guests.

Dick: Cavett TV 9

Miss Ringland Of Coe Faculty Dies At 60

Ruth Jeannette Ringland of Cedar Rapids died after a long illness at age 60. Born March 12 1909 in Boone she taught in several schools before joining Coe College in 1946 rising to associate professor and department chair. She was active in Pi Epsilon Delta and Pi Kappa Delta and listed in Who's Who of American Women. Memorial and graveside services were held in Cedar Rapids and Boone with burial at Linwood Park and Oak Hill cemeteries.

Ruth Jeannette Ringland Third Ave Cedar Rapids Boone Marshalltown High School Cornell College Northwestern University Stanford University University of California University of Iowa Birmingham University England Miller S.C State Center St. Louis Park Minn Centenary College For Women Hackettstown Miss Ringland Coe College Assisant Pi Epsilon Delta National Honorary Dramatic Fraternity Pi Kappa Delta Education Theater Association of America The American Assn. of University Women Quota Club of Turner Chapel East

Edward E Minor 74 Died After Lingering Illness

Edward E Minor died early Monday at Greene Square nursing home after a lingering illness. Born March 27, 1895 in Tama he lived in Cedar Rapids since 1915 and worked for Penick and Ford. Survived by three daughters Gladys Timmerman Cedar Rapids, Mrs. John Ramsey Marina Del Rey Calif, Mrs. Ralph Howland Ur bana. two sons Richard Minor Cedar Rapids and Donald Minor Marion route one. eight grandchildren. Requiem Mass Wednesday 9:30 a.m. at St Patrick church with Very Rev J Robert McDonald. Burial in St Johns cemetery. Friends may call Kuba funeral home east Tuesday Rosary 8 p.m.

Edward E. Minor Greene Square Tama Cedar, Rapids Penick & Ford St. Patrick’s Church Gladys Timmerman Cedar Rapids John Ramsey Marina del Rey Calif Ralph Howland Urbana Richard Minor Donald Minor Route One Marion J. Robert McDonald St. John’s Cemetery Kuba Funeral Home Father McDonald

Benjamin B Hewitt Dies After Brief Illness Cedar Rapids Native

Benjamin B Hewitt aged 74 died Sunday after a brief illness. A Cedar Rapids resident for many years he was born May 2 1892 in Streeter Illinois and retired from Wilson and Co. He was a member of St Pauls United Methodist Church Star of the West Lodge No 1 Knights of Pythias Han ford American Legion Post and other community groups.

Benjamin Butler Hewitt Second Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Wilson and Co Streeter, Ill Hewitt

Widow Virginia Webb Dies After Brief Illness in Cedar Rapids

Virginia O Webb of 622 Fourth avenue SE Cedar Rapids widow of Roscoe Webb died Monday after a brief illness. Born in Monroe City Missouri she married Roscoe Webb in Hannibal Missouri. She worked for Cedar Rapids Tent and Awning Co and belonged to Immaculate Conception Church. Survived by sisters Aleen Greenawalt Hannibal and Lucille Morgan California. Visitation at chapel East at 10 30 a m Wednesday. casket will not be opened. Parish Rosary set for 7 30 p m Tuesday with Father O'Brien.

Virginia O. Webb Fourth Avenue SE Roscoe Webb Cedar Rapids Monroe City Hannibal

Residential Building Below Last Year

Cedar Rapids April 1969 single family construction valued at 663 079 with no multiples. statewide dwelling value 9 680 309 in April vs 11 925 232 a year earlier. figures cover 22 major population centers and exclude some communities.

Cedar Rapids Environmental Engineering Service State Health Department

Election schedule outlines county conventions and ballot timing

Election details show Young Democrats meeting at Colony Village near Amana to prepare for a special election. Poweshiek and Iowa county Republicans plan separate Friday meetings to select delegates for a June 12 convention at Victor Legion hall. Beebe explains state notification and ballot printing delays push ballots to June 16 or 17.

Benda American Legion Hall Victor Iowa Colony Village Amana Poweshiek Iowa County Republicans Victor’s Legion Hall Beebe

Court rulings span civil rights and criminal pleas

The court upheld that Lake Nixon near Little Rock is a public accommodation under Title II, influencing racial access to facilities. Separately, Alabama and Iowa cases touch electing timelines, death penalties, and civilian trials for servicemen, with opinions on guilty pleas and military court authority.

Gene Thorne Named Editor of Waterloo Paper

Gene Thorne, longtime managing editor of the Waterloo Courier, is elevated to editor in a staff reorganization. Thorne will succeed Robert J. McCoy, who becomes executive editor and will remain general manager. The changes also create two associate editors, plus new directors in operations, production, circulation, advertising, and classified ads.

Gene Thorne Waterloo I Swa Waterloo Courier Thorne Robert J. McCoy McCoy David Denton Bill Severin Richard Brecunier Paul Young Donald Lancelot Hugh Patterson Ted Stevens Helyn Knief

Good, Usable Merchandise Priced Right Sells Fast

A concise classified note touts usable merchandise offered at low prices with quick sales expected, highlighting value and affordability as key selling points.

Proposed Defense Reform Measures for Congressional Oversight

The report urges a defense review office like the GAO to scrutinize spending, a temporary national security committee to probe the military industrial complex, a joint congressional panel on priorities, reduced security classifications, public access to defense information, hearings in districts, and nongovernmental research centers to review programs, plus a new national budget guiding Pentagon budgeting.

Executive Branch Congress Defense Department Defense Review General Accounting Office National Security Committee National Economic Committee Congressional Committee Pentagon

Talks Scheduled By 2 Unions In Month Old Strike

Cedar Rapids sheetmetal workers and floor layers of the carpenters union plan bargaining sessions to break a month long strike. Floor layer negotiators last week rejected a $0.50 an hour raise in each of three years while seeking $1.73 more for one year. Current base pay plus fringe benefits stands at about $4.49 per hour. Local 263 sheetmetal workers and the Sheetmetal Contractors Assn will meet again Tuesday afternoon. An offer to raise base pay to $7.15 an hour as of May 1, 1971 was rejected last week. present scale is $5.15. Carpenters plumbers and roofers have settled. Picketing continues at several sites by floor layers. sheetmetal workers are not picketing. The union seeks a $3 an hour rise over three years for Cedar Rapids and Iowa City shops. Last week the union rejected Universal Climate Control’s $2.10 an hour over three years offer.

Cedar Rapids Carpenter's Union Sheetmetal Workers Sheetmetal Contractors Assn Sheetmetal Iowa City Universal Climate Control

Hearing Held in Fort Dodge on Herbicide Suit

A show cause hearing was held in Fort Dodge on Monday for two Iowa firms Cedar Johnson Farm Service Co Tipton and Farmers Cooperative Co of Dike to justify why a permanent injunction should not be issued in a federal suit brought by Stauffer Chemical Co New York over Satan herbicide resale at prices below contract terms. The judge had issued a preliminary injunction and set the hearing. Stauffer argues the low price sales violate fair trade agreements and harm April May sales ahead of corn planting. Stauffer notes similar agreements with other Iowa dealers.

Ft. Dodge Iowa Satan Cedar Rapids Stauffer Chemical Co New York Cedar- Johnson Farm Service Co Tipton Farmers Cooperative Co Dike William C. Hanson Stauffer

Waterworks Employees Still Off Job In Protest

About 20 Cedar Rapids water department workers, mainly in meter repair and construction, remain off duty on Monday protesting the dismissal of a probationary meter reader. Pickets were stationed at the Shaver Road Waterworks. Union officials say Teamsters Local 238 members are involved. some workers have begun returning to duties.

Cedar Rapids Lee the Gazette

Courthouse man charged with drunk driving near Cedar Rapids

Roy A. Cole of Shellsburg, 28, was charged with drunk driving after an early Sunday incident on highway 30 west of Cedar Rapids. An on scene highway patrolman reported erratic driving. Cole posted a $500 bond and was released.

Roy A. Cole Shellsburg Cedar Rapids Cole

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