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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1967
Page
1
The Daily Record reports the high and low temperatures and mentions expected precipitation for Wednesday. Forecast details remain uncertain due to evolving conditions. Weather advisories may be issued if rainfall or storms intensify.
The data lists high and low temperatures for Bismarck and other cities, daily noon readings, rainfall totals for June, normal figures, and barometric pressure. Additional figures show humidity, wind, sun rise and set times, and tiny climate notes for several towns.
The Iowa Legislature advanced multiple measures including SF807 to eliminate certain personal property taxes and HF736 subdistricting, with votes on SF796 SF794 SF334 and HCR28 approving bonds and reorganizing districts. Action returns to the Senate and House as bills move toward the governor while telegraphing budget shifts for universities and county court structures. June 14 rounds out notices of births, obituaries, and service announcements across Cedar Rapids and nearby towns.
President Johnson nominates Warren Christopher of Los Angeles as deputy attorney general to fill the post left by Ramsey Clark’s advance to attorney general. Christopher, 41, was a Supreme Court law clerk to Justice Douglas and later served as special counsel to former California Governor Brown.
The Cedar Memorial case centers on rules of civil procedure requiring notice and a hearing. The association claims no notice was given for the injunction motion. Cedar Memorial had sued Personnel Associates, Irwin Smalheizer, and Marion Lorenz and had an injunction halting a survey by Personnel Associates.
The Cedar Rapids Junior Chamber of Commerce pledged to support the Board of Realtors in finding a workable alternative to the housing for the elderly referendum. Realtor president Clifford Doe denied a public mandate to solve the issue as the referendum was deleted, urging a broad community effort. Bob McGannon, Jaycees president, stressed urgency to produce a documented plan benefiting Cedar Rapids.
Atlantic and Gulf ports see sailings halted as deck officers strike, tying up about twenty freighters and halting shipments. The walkout, tied to a pay dispute, affects 657 ships and exemptions cover military cargoes, with officials urging resolution and noting contractual remedies exist.
Patrick E. McGarvey 26, of Iowa City began work Thursday at the courthouse as Linn County administrative intern for one year. Henderson questions legality and plans to seek attorney general's opinion. McGarvey says it’s good to be back at work.
Reports from Cleveland note Dr. Martin Luther King open to working with Black Nationalists while denying contact with Black Muslims. In Chicago 38 homes were found for five Negro families with several heads of households listed. Maywood Park saw a rock throwing disturbance as police detained youths. In Watts a 16-year-old was fatally shot by police during a robbery incident. Vernon Russell charged with assaulting an officer and his 15-year-old son charged with assault with a deadly weapon.
The notice flags a Thursday night timing at 8 on KCRG TV Channel 9 in color for a birthday themed surprise featuring an entertainer named That Girl.
A Linn county district court jury began deliberations Thursday in the case of Eleanor P. Knott 46 of 1543 B avenue charged with assault with intent to inflict great bodily injury for allegedly shooting Gertrude Brandt 41 of Marion on August 5 at Town House Motor hotel Brandt survived with hip and abdominal wounds The jury was seated in Judge Charles N Pettits courtroom with Cedar Rapids Marion and Mt Vernon residents serving as jurors.
Alexander Ratkewicz of Marion was fined 466.60 and costs after pleading guilty to an overweight vehicle charge. He was alleged to be 8330 pounds over the limit on one axle on May 22. Judge Warren J. Rees issued the penalty. In a separate matter, Charles R. Schomberg of 1111 Ninth Street SE was ordered to undergo psychiatric examination at the Iowa City hospital after filing for tests.
A federal grand jury indicted Joe Tonahill of Jasper Texas on three counts accusing him of evading 124732 in income taxes. Tonahill pleaded innocent before U S District Judge Jack Roberts. The indictment dated April 14 was sealed until Thursday to serve justice. Tonahill was part of Ruby’s defense in the Oswald assassination case.
Arab foreign ministers plan a Kuwait summit to discuss a regional approach to the crisis. Egypt receives reports of Soviet arms shipments. Dayan may join Eban in an Israeli delegation. United Nations emergency session urged under the united for peace framework. Israel seeks compensation for Arab refugees amid a broader search for a settlement.
Funeral services for Anderson, Palmer H. Beatty-Beurle funeral home at 1 30 p m Friday with Pastor John M Jensen of First Lutheran church. Burial in Fresno California. Casket to remain closed after 12 45 p m Friday. Craft, Harry R Beatty Beurle funeral home at 11 a m Friday by Reverend Ralph Lee of First Church of the Nazarene. Burial Oak Hill Cemetery. Stewart, Murriel E 3 p m Saturday Chapel of Memories Rev James O Rose Faith Baptist Church Robins officiating. Burial Cedar Memorial Cemetery.
City hall awaits a United Community Services UCS report with ideas for a Demonstration Cities program. Les Nummela UCS associate director said the document should be finished by week’s end with help from two Chicago consultants.
Cedar Rapids faces reduced chances for a federal Demonstration Cities grant after a defeat in a public housing referendum. Don B. Salyer, Cedar Rapids planning head, notes technical hurdles as the city must boost housing for low income residents. Application will still be sent to Washington despite the setback.
The Iowa House passed the resolution 94 to 13 and sent it to the Senate where it was adopted 46 to 6. Rep. Marvin Smith explained the fast action seeks to let the regents pursue a friendly suit to test the constitutional ity of SF532, signed Tuesday by Gov. Hughes, authorizing use of patient fees and medical insurance payments to retire revenue bonds for University hospitals construction.
Severe weather smashed Akron and other towns, injuring residents and damaging structures. A trailer home was destroyed in Akron, a teenager in serious condition, others lightly hurt in North Sioux City. Tornadoes toppled a TV tower at Spencer and flattened a school bus barn at Superior.
The Cedar Valley Expressway proposal seeks federal interstate status. If approved, the federal government would finance relocation of public and private utilities, reducing Cedar Rapids and utility owners' costs. City estimates include potential savings of about 2.5 million and relief from right of way duties.
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