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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1966

Page

3

Regents consider long term building plans for Iowa schools

Regents debate four options to fund state construction. Proposals include issuing revenue bonds for academic buildings, creating an Iowa Building Authority, and a constitutional debt extension to 40 years. Presidents Bowen Rogers urge long range planning while concerns arise over immediate needs and legislative funding.

Iowa Building Authority Iowa State University of Iowa State College of Iowa

US Sabre jet crashes off South Ruislip coast

A U S Super Sabre jet crashed in the North Sea on Wednesday. One crewman was rescued while the second crewman was listed as missing.

South Ruislip England UPI North Sea

Informal Pattern for Cabinet Meetings Set

President Johnson will hold a luncheon style cabinet meeting in the State Department dining room to establish an informal pattern. Press Secretary Moyers said Secretary Rusk invited Johnson and the cabinet to meet there with plans for similar sessions in other federal department dining rooms.

Washington Johnson State Department Bill Moyers Rusk Moyers

Are you Aducated Dial 362-1121 Gazette want ads

An agate sized classified nudge invites readers to call 362-1121 for Gazette want ads. The line uses playful misspelling to prompt inquiries.

Gazette Dial

Meredith Plans Mississippi March Return After Shooting

James Meredith announced he will resume his Mississippi March two weeks after a gunshot wound. He criticized march leadership and warned it not become a test of organizations or a non-violence show, likening it to a Fourth of July celebration and urging inclusive American participation. He spoke from Mrs. Sidney Poitier’s home in Westchester where his family recuperates.

Pleasantville N.Y James Meredith Mississippi Sidney Poitier Westchester County Meredith National Association For the Advancement of Colored People Johnson

McNamara Orders Pullout of U S Planes and War Stocks from France

Defense Secretary Robert McNamara announced the withdrawal of all U S military planes and about 575000 tons of war stocks from France. The first moves will shift two C 130 squadrons and their 322nd headquarters to Britain by Sept 1, relocating 2300 military and civilian personnel and 3100 dependents. Later, six reconnaissance squadrons totaling 90 aircraft will move to other NATO bases, affecting 5200 military personnel and 7600 dependents. Ground and air munitions will also be moved largely to Germany as part of NATO realignment.

Washington McNamara U.S France Britain Germany North Atlantic Treaty Organization de Gaulle United States 322Nd Air Division NATO

Plane Crash Continues Details of Fatal Flight

The report cites Anna Wulfsberg and family ties with Mrs Beckett and Mrs Wulfsberg. The Cedar Rapids traveler, plus two gymnasts including Jay Nissen of Cedar Rapids, were aboard a plane rented from Bi State Aviation. The craft crashed near a rural area after leaving Cedar Rapids at 3 19 p m on Thursday.

Jay Nissen Cedar Rapids Paul F. Nissen Sheriff AAU Blue Mound Decatur Bi State Aviation Wulfsberg Spacecraft Systems Division Collins Radio Beckett Moline Highway Patrol Civil Air Patrol Joanna Wulfsberg Turner Chapel

Ga zette want ad hawks mower ladder and pistol

A brief 1663 want ad notes items for sale including a three quarter tack hane wn mower a pair ladder acks and a Ruger .22 pistol. The note quotes Mr. Leslie Pratt saying real pleased and urges readers to call Dial 362-1121 to place a want ad.

Gazette Leslie Pratt

Burglars Take Cash and Coin Collection at Howard Johnson

Thieves pried open a west side door and office safe at the Howard Johnson restaurant on Sixteenth Avenue SW, stealing about $575 in cash plus a $400 coin collection owned by manager Thomas Maynard. The loss includes roughly $200 in rolled silver. The burglary occurred between 3 a.m. and 6 a.m. Thursday.

Howard Johnson Restaurrant Sixteenth Avenue Thomas Maynard

Want ads bring buyers for new and used merchandise

Classified notices show readers how want ads connect buyers with sellers for a range of new and used items. The snippet highlights the effectiveness of classified sections in drawing attention to advertised goods.

Obituary Notice for William J. McGuire and Kolek Family

William J. McGuire 41 of Cedar Rapids died after a lingering illness. He was born May 26 1925 in Cedar Rapids and was a World War II veteran. Survived by wife Mae six daughters and one son, plus parents sisters and a brother. Burial at Mt Calvary cemetery. Services at St Jude’s Church. Also notice for Gladys Tomash Kolek and grandparents with services at Brush chapel and burial Czech National cemetery.

William J. McGuire Sue Lane Cedar Rapids St. Jude’s Catholic Church Knights of Columbus Council LaSalle Home School Assn Auto Parts Co Mae Coleen Cynthia Mary Kathryn Teresa JoAnn Kathleen Michael William A. McGuire Phil Engebretsen Rock Island David Wilkinson Marion James Poughkeepsie N.Y St. Margaret Mary Circle Knights of Columbus Teahen Chapel St. Jude’s Church Richard Krapfl Mt. Calvary Cemetery

Death of Cedar Rapids man Earle G Simmons at 52

Earle Gordon Simmons 52 of 12600 avenue NE Cedar Rapids died Wednesday after a long illness. Born July 12 1913 at Eldon he married Garnett L Michael on Sept 13 1934. He worked for Coe College and belonged to Davis Street Christian Church Ottumwa. Survived by wife three sons Michael Jack and Jerry Simmons of Marion seven grandchildren three sisters and one brother. Memorial services at Turner chapel 10 30 a m Saturday by Dr Edwin Settle with graveside Ottumwa cemetery at 2 p m Saturday. Friends may call at the chapel.

Earle Gordon Simmons Avenue Cedar Rapids Eldon Garnett L. Michael Coe College Davis Street Christian Church Ottumwa Michael Jack Jerry Simmons Marion Turner Chapel Edwin Settle

Death Notice Harold Wade Von Stein Cedar Rapids resident

Harold Wade Von Stein 62 of 619 Seventh Avenue SW Cedar Rapids died in LaPort Minnesota Wednesday while on vacation. Born July 3 1903 in North Liberty he married Merle Wolfe May 20 1925 in Fairfield. He worked for Crandie railroad and belonged to Trinity Methodist church. Surviving: Merle two sons Ned W and Richard D of Cedar Rapids Robert H of North Bend Oregon eight grandchildren. Chapel service 1 30 p m Saturday officiated by Rev Barton G Murray burial Ridgeway cemetery North Liberty. Friends may call at the chapel.

Harold Wade von Stein Seventh Avenue Cedar Rapids LaPort Minn North Liberty Merle Wolfe Fairfield Crandie Railroad Trinity Methodist Church Ned W Richard D. von Stein Robert H. von Stein North Bend Ore Turner Chapel Barton G. Murray Ridgeway Cemetery

Linda Kolek dies after brief illness in Chicago

Linda Marie Kolek 26 of 2123 Reynolds avenue SW died in Wesley Memorial hospital Chicago Tuesday after a brief illness. A missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints she headquartered in Chicago for the Northern States Mission. She was born February 23 1940 in Cedar Rapids. Surviving are her mother.

Linda Marie Kolek Reynolds Avenue Wesley Memorial Hospital Chicago Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Northern States Cedar Rapids

Funeral listings for Lula-Jane Basemann and others

Funeral services are announced for Lula Jane Basemann at 2 p.m. Friday at the Basemann-Kuba funeral home with burial at Cedar Memorial. Katherine Vrbicky will have a 9 a.m. service at Janeba Kuba funeral home with a 9:30 Requiem at St. Wenceslaus Church and burial at Czech National. James O Rand scheduled at 2 p.m. Friday at Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories with interment at Cedar Memorial Cemetery. Worley Harrison Pollock service at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Turner chapel with burial at Mt. Clark cemetery in Central City. William Barnes service Saturday at 10 a.m. at St Patrick's Church with burial at Mt Calvary and rosary Friday night guiding by Father McDonald. Friends may call at various funeral homes Thursday and Friday with limited hours and no casket opening after services.

Lovely Lane Methodist Church Cedar Memorial Cemetery Iuneral Pollock, Worley Harrison Turner Harold P. Martin Mt. Clark Central City Barnes William St. Patrick's Church J. Robert McDonald Mt. Calvary Father McDonald Monahan-Stewart

Fisherman Missing After River Search Near St Luke's

Cedar river slough near St Luke's hospital was dragged Thursday for 55 year old James T White of 708 A avenue NE who disappeared Wednesday night while fishing with John Shadle. Police said Shadle awoke to find White gone and reported the missing man later. By 2 30 p m the search yielded no results.

Cedar River St. Luke’s Hospital James T. White White John Shadle Shadle

Cuba Fails To Meet Sugar Target In 1966 Harvest

Havana reports the 1966 sugar crop at 4,446,908 tons with only six mills operating in Oriente and production ended in Camaguey. Last year’s output was just over six million tons.

Havana Cuba Oriente Camaguey

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