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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1966

Page

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Weather and obituary notices mark a midwestern day bulletin

Daily weather figures for major cities list highs, lows, and precipitation with notes on humidity and wind. The page also records memorial services and death notices for Mrs. Frank Hearn, Gus Unger, Michael Schnor, Menno Gingrich, Joseph Schmidt, Gertrude Miller, Mrs Ralph Tines, Jennie Jewell, and state drought figures for several towns including Keokuk and Dubuque.

Williamsburg Joseph C.schmidt St. Mary’s Catholic Church McSwiggin and Uhlmann St. Patrick’s Cemetery Watkins Iowa City Gertrude Miller Jones Fairfax Ralph Tines Teahen

Births and local court fines summary from Marion and Cedar Rapids

Birth announcements list several families in Marion and surrounding areas receiving newborns at St. Luke's on June 20, naming Leonard Kos, David Skeries, Vernon Birkey, Ronald Williams, Arnold Mitch ell, Joe Steffens, Richard Meeks, Robert Dreckman, William Rausch and Clarence Schmidt, plus two divorce-style notices. The record also covers multiple traffic violations and fines in Marion and Cedar Rapids, including speeding, disobeying stop signs, improper turns, unauthorized operation, license issues, and minor drinking offenses with specified names and penalties.

Leonard E. Kos Eighth Avenue Marion David E. Skeries O Avenue NW Vernon I. Birkey Oakland Road NE Ronald F. Williams Twentieth Street Arnold A. Mitchell F Avenue NW Joe Steffens Sixteenth Avenue SW Richard Meeks Fairfax Thomas L. Dietz Oliver M. Wright O Avenue John E. Eden Monticello Baxter M. Sieh Bever Avenue Herschel R. Bean Barbara A. Ball Glen Elm Drive John K. Blake Old Marion Road David M. Hawke Fourth Avenue Richard V. Myers Thomas L. Brazier Schaffer Kenneth D. Naylor Independence Gene D Michal Eighteenth Street Gerald R. Ferring Lee Street Eldon E. Burkhart Third Avenue Dale E. Cummings First Avenue Leotis M. Niemi E Avenue Jim L. Rich F Avenue Gary L. Hansen John E. Wentland Thirtieth Street Wilbur E. Parton Dave A. Aurze Wayne H. Jensen Thirty-fifth Street Henry R. Franks H Avenue Robert F. Faler Johnson Avenue Robert L. Guthrie John E. Stafford Alicia Alicia N. Matland Osage Joan F. Zeiser Center Point Barbara Jean Buhr Derrell E. Dempster Tenth Street James J. Henderson Seventh Avenue

Plane remains scatter across neighborhood after crash split

From front to back the plane lay divided, exposing a kitchen with a stove and sink untouched. Power company crews worked through the night to restore electricity to about 500 homes. Burned car hulks and household debris littered yards and rooftops over several blocks.

Power Company

McNamara cites human limits and Europe pullback pressures

McNamara concedes errors in forecasts while urging public trust in officials. He states the U.S. has no plan to cede German nuclear control and notes West Germany never asked for delegation. Javits questions flat statements and warns about communist accusations of arming Germany. McNamara cites pressures to reduce forces in Europe but affirms NATO security and U.S. combat capability despite France exiting NATO's military structure.

Ribicoff McNamara Javits R-N.y U.S West Germany Germany Europe U. S. Defense Establishment U. S France NATO

Republican nominees in Iowa race seek November win

Peters criticizes general election tactics saying he would support whichever Republican nominee, Bill Murray or Bob Beck, defeats Harold Hughes. Also listed are Vern Sharp of Fort Dodge and Charles Slocn of Fairfield as announced but inactive candidates for the nomination.

Peters Bill Murray Bob Beck Harold Hughes Murray Beck Vern Sharp Fort Dodge Charles Slocn Fairfield Parsons College

Abe Pilicer Pays Balance of His Fine

Abe Pilicer, 69, of 2315 Ridgeway Drive SE, paid the remaining 6500 fine in federal court after about 18 hours in Linn County jail. He and his firm Pilco Laboratories were convicted in March on seven counts of illegal drug sales.

Abraham Pilicer Linn County Pilicer Ridgeway Drive Pilco Laboratories Pilco Edward J. McManus Food and Drug Administration

Graham Urges World Leaders to Pray Before Talks

London upi Billy Graham urged world leaders to pray together before opening their conferences. He said spiritual weapons could solve great problems and noted many feel the church has little to offer. The campaign at Earl's Court draws 359131 attendance and 14500 conversions.

London UPI Billy Graham Earl’s Court Graham

Ten Men Enlist in Air Force From Iowa City Area

Ten men have enlisted in the air force and will head to Lackland air force base for basic training. The group includes Garth A. Hospers Alan J Knezevich Christopher G Bunge Roger D O'Bannon Richard J Merz Gary R Miller Anita Michael S Moore Kenneth E Caes William D Koppenhaver and Russell C Steiner, all listed with Iowa addresses. Also reported home on leave are Airman 1/c Jon Ernberger en route from Larson base to Korat Thailand and Airman 3/c John C McGuigan from Keesler base Mississippi for electronics training.

Air Force Lackland Air Force Base Garth A. Hospers Alan J. Knezevich Christopher G. Bunge Iowa City Roger D. O'Bannon C Street Richard J. Merz Harper Gary R. Miller Anita Michael S. Moore Tipton Kenneth E. Caes Durant William D. Koppenhaver Russell

Illinois College of Optometry grants degree to Edmund A Schneider

Edmund A Schneider received his doctor of optometry degree on June 5 from the Illinois College of Optometry in Chicago. A rifleman thwarted a killing, reported at 6:00 PM Tuesday on KCRG TV Channel 9.

Edmund A. Schneider Illinois College of Optometry Chicago Kcrg-Tv Channel 9

Courthouse News Injunction Dissolved in Howell Case

Judge William R. Eads dissolved a temporary injunction against Howell Construction Co after the company argued the council had not posted the required $125,000 bond and proper notice. The Iowa Natural Resources Council sought a permanent injunction over work on the Prairie Creek flood plain in Cedar Rapids citing potential property harm.

William R. Eads Howell Construction Co., Inc Fifteenth Avenue SW Iowa Natural Resources Council Prairie Creek Cedar Rapids The Council Howell

July 7 Hearing Set for Vinton Youth Grauerholtz

Judge Warren J. Rees scheduled a July 7 show cause hearing for LaVerne P. Grauerholtz, 18, of Vinton, to revoke his probation after pleading guilty to breaking and entering and receiving a ten year suspended sentence. Grauerholtz allegedly violated probation rules by the Krob Elevator burglary in Ely on February 13.

Warren J. Rees LaVerne P. Grauerholtz Vinton Grauerholtz Ely

Suspended Term Given To Donald Treka In Vehicle Case

Donald E. Treka, 35, of 120 Fifth Street SE, received a one year suspended sentence to Fort Madison state penitentiary after pleading guilty to operating a motor vehicle without the owner's consent. Judge William R. Eads handed down the sentence. Treka allegedly drove a Cedar Rapids man Donald Ross's panel truck on December 24 without permission.

Donald E. Treka Fifth Street SE Fort Madison William R. Eads Treka Donald Ross Cedar Rapids

One-Year Probation For 19 Year Old McBowen

Judge Harold D. Victor placed 19 year old Martin M. McBowen on probation for one year after he pled guilty to breaking and entering the Kuba Distributing Co. incident on April 9. The Cedar Rapids youth received a six month suspended jail term and a $1 fine, with attorney William Matias ordered to set reasonable probation rules.

Harold D. Victor William Matias Cedar Rapids Martin M. McBowen Sixteenth Street SE Kuba Distributing Co Vietor Matias McBowen

Case Against Cornell Student Is Dismissed

Burton A. Richardson III of Riverdale Illinois had a charge of resisting an officer dropped in Mt. Vernon for lack of evidence. The offense was alleged Oct. 4 1965 against a recent Cornell college graduate.

Harold D. Victor Cornell College Burton A. Richardson III Riverdale Ill Mt. Vernon

Sell Unused Clothing with a Simple Want Ad

Local shopper seeks to clear bulging closets by placing a straightforward want ad. Sell bags and outfits quickly through a classified listing, targeting casual wardrobes, seasonal items, and household textiles. Includes contact options for pickup or delivery.

Motion for New Everett Trial Set for July 5

Jerry Joe Everett, 24, of Hazleton, seeks a new trial on a June 8 breaking and entering conviction. A hearing is scheduled for 9 a.m. July 5. Everett was found guilty of breaking into Briner's grocery in Springville. He is jailed on a $10,000 bond for the Springville case and $20,000 on a Hazleton lumber company charge. He faces additional charges in Buchanan county.

Warren J. Rees Jerry Joe Everett Everett Hazleton Briner Springville Rees Buchanan County Linn County

Rogers Appeal Case Over Valuation at 327 Thirtieth Street

Alfred A and Ruth Rogers appeal Linn district court over their tri level home valuation. Cedar Rapids Board of Review and chairman Abbott Lipsky defend the assessment. Plaintiffs contend the board erred in reviewing their property value. board set at 11319 while Rogers claim 16550 real value implying a fair assessment of 9990.

Alfred A Ruth Rogers Thirtieth Street Linn District Court Cedar ‘Rapids

Damage Suit Filed Against Baking Co.

Harold W. Wengert files a $2,000 damage suit against Colonial Baking Co. of Cedar Rapids and Hyde and Vreden berg Inc owner of the Hy Vee store in Marion. He says on January 8 1966 he found coarse brown wrapping paper in a slice of rye bread bought at Hy Vee. He claims the paper made him nauseated and ill and that the defendants breached implied warranties of merchantable quality and fitness for human consumption.

Harold W. Wengert Colonial Baking Co Cedar Rapids Hyde and Vredenberg, Inc Seventh Avenue Marion Wengert

High Court to Hear Iowa Appeals Case

Washington AP The U S Supreme Court agreed to hear arguments next fall on the Iowa Supreme Court practice of deciding some criminal appeals on a clerk s transcript. Des Moines man Entsminger maintains his counsel was ineffective and Iowa defense lawyers sometimes skip full argument in favor of clerk s transcripts. The state AG said the issue could be raised via habeas corpus if needed.

Washington U.S. Supreme Court Iowa Supreme Court Harvey Lee Entsminger Des Moines Iowa State Penitentiary Iowa Civil Liberties Union Entsminger Iowa Iowa Attorney General’s Office

Freeman says visit in Iowa was friendly

Agriculture Secretary Freeman described his three stop tour of northern Iowa last Saturday as a very friendly reception. He noted farmers were concerned about infla tionary pressures but said the administration does not blame them and that wheat reserves remain comfortable. Freeman indicated a possible fall decision on wheat acreage allotments for 1968, with a recommendation to be sought soon.

Washington Freeman Iowa White House Johnson Moville Spencer Maquoketa

Order Desk Job For Carpenter

Army Captain Bill Carpenter, a Medal of Honor contender for calling in a napalm strike on his own position, will take a desk job as aide to General William Westmoreland. He said he’d prefer to stay in the field but will report next month per order.

Pleiku Vietnam

Stars to Back Rights Parade in Mississippi Support

Hollywood stars Sammy Davis Jr Marlon Brando Burt Lancaster and Frank Sinatra plan to fly to Mississippi to back the Meredith March They will entertain at Tougaloo College near Jackson on Saturday night before the final leg of the trek on Sunday

Hollywood UPI Sammy Davis, Jr Mississippi Marlon Brando Burt Lancaster Frank Sinatra Tougaloo College Jackson

Smylie to Visit Cresco for Centennial Observance

Idaho Governor Robert Smylie, a Cresco native born in 1914, will attend Cresco’s centennial events. He will be honored at an afternoon reception and speak Thursday night before the pageant Up from the Prairie. His early life in Cresco roots his visit.

Cresco Idaho Robert Smylie Smylie Cherokee County

Tokyo hosts 164 American students on 8 week Japan visit

A group of 164 American high school and college students arrived in Tokyo on Tuesday for an eight week program to broaden mutual understanding with Japanese students and foster cultural exchange.

Tokyo Japan

Obituary for Paul Hanson longtime Cedar Rapids photographer

Paul Craver Hanson 77 of 3052 Carroll Drive SE died Tuesday after a brief illness. He managed Morris Sanford's photo department 33 years retiring Jan 1 1957 and helped start many careers in photography. A friend of Grant Wood, he was born Nov 8 1888 in Whitten and married Vida Hatter May 29 1911 in Lowell Indiana. Survived by wife, two sons, a daughter, two sisters, and three grandchildren. Memorials to Heart Fund. Burial Cedar Memorial. Memorial service Turner Chapel Thursday.

Morris Sanford Hanson Grant Wood Cedar Rapids Polk School Whitten Vida Hatter Lowell Ind Kenwood Park Kenwood Park Presbyterian Church Waltonians American Assn Iowa Historical Society Turner Chapel R. F. Galloway D. R. Jarrert Cedar Memorial Cemetery Heart Fund Gertrude Mortland William H. Mortland Oceanside Calif Iowa City Richard D. Mortland Air Force James M. Shaver Julia Lee Charles Cronin Ray Gilpin Venice Fla John Nye Asa Arnold Charles Springer Baldwin Park

Train Crash Attracts Hundreds Of Sightseers Salvage Tour

The derailment drew hundreds of spectators and salvage seekers to the scene on Tuesday morning. A highway patrolman directed traffic on nearby Highway 30 as meat-filled cars and piggyback trucks were among the derailed loads.

Ers Highway Patrol Highway 30

Vietnam War Developments From Saigon Briefing

The piece notes Tam Chau meeting Ky for a possible solution as Tri Quang weakens from a fast yet leaves hospital unassisted. Monks and followers remain confined in Saigon’s Buddhist Institute amid claims of illness and starvation. A Thunderchief and transport aircraft were downed near Hanoi and the south, with crew rescued, as Lord Walston predicts allied victory within a year.

Tam Chau Tri Quang Saigon Buddhist Struggle Movement International Red Cross USS Air Force Thunderchief Hanoi Britain Lord Walston

Iowa City State Rep Minnette Doderer Files for Re election

State Representative Minnette Doderer of Iowa City announced Tuesday her candidacy for re election. She is serving her second term in the Iowa House of Representatives.

Iowa City Minnette Doderer House of Representatives

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