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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1966
Page
1
The Daily Record reports temperatures and a five day outlook. Highs in the 70s to near 80s with lows 50s to 60s, showers and thunderstorms expected Saturday and Sunday bringing moderate to heavy rainfall. Normal highs 79 to 85 and lows 57 to 64. No major city-wide events noted.
A massive timber and brush fire near Santa Barbara has burned about 80 000 acres within an 80 mile perimeter of the Los Padres National Forest. Evacuations for 31 ranches were considered as firefighters battled a 20 mile front and winds of 10 to 20 mph. A truck crash injuring eight firefighters occurred 35 miles northwest of the area. most injuries were broken bones. Wildlife including black bear and California mule deer are at risk as temperatures near 100 degrees rise.
Ernest Wagner, longtime Marengo resident and senior industrial designer for Amana Refrigeration, died aged unknown. He served in the Air Force from 1951 to 1954 and married Jeanette Faas in 1955. Survived by wife, two sons Gregory and Thomas and daughter Wendy, a brother and sister, and parents. Services set for Friday at St Patrick's Church with Rosary Thursday night.
In the monthly report to the city council the waterworks data show 379,960,000 gallons pumped from the well field in May. Superintendent George Lee notes 12,257,000 gallons per day on average, with electricity use totaling 488,700 kilowatt hours and an average of 1,285 kilowatt hours per million gallons. Hardness averaged 15.7 grains per gallon for well water and 5.44 grains per gallon after treatment.
Mayor Daley presses for order amid ongoing riots as Police Superintendent Wilson defends a new policy shift. He warns followers of minority partner assignments and reassignment for dissent. Puerto Rican leaders urge respect and better relations with police while notes show 40 officers learning Spanish.
Special to The Gazette reports Iowa City city council hires Rowley Powers and Associates to draft plans for a new sewer system.
Rawalpindi reports Pakistan conveying to the Soviet Union a formal note of concern over recent arms deliveries to India, stating the issue in diplomatic terms through a government spokesman on a Wednesday.
Hiawatha library chair Mrs. Galen Greene says the library wants to join contracts with six county libraries to allow borrowing and returning without fees. She notes the state does not officially recognize Hiawatha, an oversight, and has written to Supervisor Chairman William Linstrom. Linstrom isn t sure how soon inclusion could occur. The other libraries named are Springville Center Point Cogg an Lisbon Cedar Rapids and Marion.
Two Florida men, John C. Taylor 27 and James C. Perkins 28 of Jacksonville, sought writ of habeas corpus after Meigs county Tennessee burglary charges. They appeared before Linn District Judge Harold Vietor after May 31 Cedar Rapids arrest on burglary tools possession. Each is held on fugitive information with a $5,000 bond in county jail.
The Linn county board of supervisors awarded a grading contract to Reilly Construction Co. Ossian for 92 764.12 and a box culverts contract to Oliphant Construction Co. Toddville for 29 318.94. Other bidders included Barker Construction Co. Iowa City 94 042.92 J. P. Strother Eldon 103 339.32 and Hennessey Bros. Marion 129 473.71 for grading, with V and S Construction Co. Manchester 30 683.32 and B. J. Construction Co. Muscatine 34 043.90 for culverts.
Louis D. Burkhalter doing business as Burkhalter Insurance Agency filed a 1181.47 suit against Pilco Laboratories Inc Cedar Rapids charging default in premium payments. The petition says Pilco president Abraham Pilicer at his request the agency advanced premiums for several coverages and Pilco failed to pay, canceling policies. Pilicer, 68, and his company were convicted of illegal drug sales March 17 by a Cedar Rapids federal court jury.
William F. Elgas aged 46 of 114 Tenth Street NW pled guilty before Judge Harold D Vietor to a second offense drunk driving charge and was fined $500.
A driver faced charges after an arrest on January 27 at the intersection of First Avenue and Sixth Street NE following a vehicle accident. His license was revoked for 60 days pending further action.
A Linn district court jury found Oscar Scheetz, 20, of Cedar Rapids not guilty Wednesday of assault with intent to commit rape. The jury deliberated about an hour before delivering verdict in the case heard by Judge William Eads concerning an alleged December 22 attack on a 19 year old Cedar Rapids housewife.
Kenneth D. Thomas, 26, formerly of Council Bluffs, pled guilty to larceny of a motor vehicle. District Judge B. J. Maxwell imposed a ten year suspended prison term. He allegedly stole a car from Grant Williams Ford on February 23, 1964.
Thomas M. Jepson, 19, of 3300 Johnson Ave NW, pleads innocent to a charge of stealing a Rapids Chevrolet. He appeared before Judge B. J. Maxwell. Trial for Richard G. Walsh, 30, of 800 First Ave NE, on drunk driving is rescheduled by Judge Harold D. Vietor from April to October. Dismissal noted for Miller on promissory note. Dorothy Mae la Brennaman mentioned in note.
Clare Lawrence, 46, a deputy bailiff in municipal court, was reported in fair condition at the Veterans Administration Hospital Iowa City after an April 18 automobile crash near Emporia Kansas. His wife Viola B. Lawrence, 47, was killed in the wreck. Visitors are permitted.
Leonard Roman was appointed building inspector by the city council effective immediately. He appeared on a civil service eligibility list dated April 26 as the sole eligible candidate for the post among 12 listed for various city departments. Other names on the eligibility roster include Vernon Spohn as heating and air conditioning inspector and Derald Carter as fire chief, among several patrolmen and inspectors.
The American Farm Bureau Federation urged legislation establishing fair dealing rules for food processors with farmers and ranchers. President Charles Shuman testified before a Senate agriculture subcommittee in support of a bill to curb unfair practices against growers in voluntary marketing associations. Several farmers spoke of discrimination they faced for joining these groups. The measure hinges on broader participation by producers to ensure marketing associations secure full market prices.
Vinton resident Mark Boddicker aged 19 escaped with minor injuries after his left leg became caught in a hay bailer Tuesday evening on Victor Hanson’s farm. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Don Boddicker.
London AP report says Prime Minister Wilson crushed a Labour revolt seeking Britain’s withdrawal from Asia. The 225 to 54 confidence vote backed his defense stance, arguing against pulling out and warning such a move risks a larger nuclear conflict and weakens UN and Commonwealth influence in Asia.
James O Rand 50 of 1805 Ellis Boulevard NW Cedar Rapids died after a brief illness Born July 27 1915 Albion Nebraska he was a chef survived by his wife his mother a step daughter and son a brother and five grandchildren He was WWII veteran and a member of Eagles lodge and American Legion Hanford Post Services Friday at 2 pm Chapel of Memories interment Cedar Memorial Military honors at the grave Friends may call Thursday at Cedar Memorial funeral home and Chapel of Memories William Barnes 73 of 77 Seventeenth Avenue SW Cedar Rapids died after lingering illness Born November 3 1892 Coggan he lived in Cedar Rapids 50 years Retired foreman at Penick and Ford member of grain and millers local union Surviving wife three sons four daughters a brother two sisters and many grandchildren and great grandchildren Body at Monahan Stewart funeral home with calling Thursday after 3 pm Services Saturday 10 am at St Patrick church Burials Mt Calvary cemetery Rosary Friday 8 pm at the funeral home Chapel Friday 1 30 pm with Rev Harold P Martin Central City Burial Mt Clark cemetery Central City Friends may call at the chapel
Worley Harrison Pollock of 1332 Ellis boulevard NW died Tuesday after a brief illness. Born May 20 1891 in Springville he married Mary Alice Price on February 7 1917 she preceded him in death August 18 1964. Survived by six daughters from Springville Central City Cedar Rapids and Ely five sons from Des Moines Cedar Rapids and Marian a brother and a sister Springville 37 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Pollock was a member of the Presbyterian church in Springville and the International Association of Machinists. Memorial services were planned at Turner Funeral Home.
Lula Basemann 72 of 87 Fourteenth Avenue SW Cedar Rapids widow of Carl Basemann died Tuesday after a sudden illness. Born June 5, 1884 in Dyersville she moved to Cedar Rapids in 1905. Survived by two daughters Mrs Ralph Daniels Ladora and Mrs Harold Buchholz Sterling Ill a son Roger Basemann Ely 18 grandchildren five great grandchildren three sisters Mrs Claude Coon Colesburg Blanche Goerdt and Mrs Fred Stewart Cedar Rapids. Memorial services Friday 2 p.m. at Janeba Kuba funeral home Cedar Rapids burial Cedar Memorial. Friends may call after 7 Wednesday at the funeral home.
Memorial services for Oscar Earl Matheny will be at Calvin Presbyterian Church Thursday at noon with Dr. Alfred A. Kelsey officiating. Burial follows at Dunkard Cemetery north of Cedar Rapids. Blanche L. Gray services at Turner Chapel Thursday 3 p.m. with Dr. Glenn W. McMichael at Cedar Memorial Cemetery. David Paul Janey service at Church of the Open Bible Thursday 1:30 p.m. with Rev. Neal B. Gail. burial Linwood Cemetery. Visitation at Turner Chapel until 9 p.m. Wednesday and again 9:30 a.m. to noon Thursday for Matheny. 11 a.m. Thursday and noon to 1:25 p.m. for Janey. Casket will not be opened after services.
Loren Wilcox of Blairs Ferry road NE was chosen Jaycee of the Month by the board for chairing the Eastern Iowa band festival. He organized the parade evening show and barbecue, with several other Jaycees honored for roles on the festival committee and related projects.
A coast guard helicopter and an unnamed pilot blew a demasted 20 foot boat away from the rocky Pacific shore to enable a fishing vessel to tow it. The craft Adventurer was crewed by Jack Lapatra and James Chesney.
A thwarted scheme targets a sub factory on Blue Light in COLOR at 7 30 PM Wednesday on Channel 9. Police intervene as the attempt unfolds, deterring potential damage and prompting investigation.
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