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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1969
Page
3
Temperature data shows high 65, low 62 with overnight and noon readings. June totals and rainfall appear, plus barometer and humidity. Births, services and obituaries listed for multiple Iowa communities with exact times and locations. Traffic fines and incidents noted along with public weather figures and sunrise sunset times.
State Sen. Ernest Kosek of Cedar Rapids told the Iowa highway commission that the 1967 truck law has “teeth” to revoke or suspend permits. He criticized the panel’s June 11 move to rescind penalties on four firms and warned of possible impeachment of commissioners if enforcement fails.
In Central City Mayor William Cooper sentenced Donald Powers, 20, to 78 days in jail and fines totaling 215 dollars for speeding, disobeying stop signs, driving left of center, and driving without lights. Powers also received 18 days for prior traffic violations. Billy Jo Fuller, 20, was fined 100 dollars and given 30 days in jail with the sentence suspended for one year good behavior after allegedly interfering with a deputy during Powers case.
More than 11 000 workers and leftists staged demonstrations across Japan on the ninth anniversary of the Japan U S security treaty. Protesters demand the United States return Okinawa and the Ryukyu islands to Japanese control.
Phyllis Brackelsberg from ISA Extension Service shows pre shrinking fabrics at 8 15 on Wednesday on TV 9 MORNING SHOW advancing home textiles segment and practical for viewers.
Glenn R. Suits 33 Johnny L. Ellis 17 and Phillip D. Rasmussen 16 were held for armed robbery in the city jail Tuesday. They were arrested in connection with a robbery at the Bungalow Tavern 1502 H avenue NE Monday night. County attorney William Faches said he will prosecute the two juveniles as adults because a weapon was involved.
The piece traces Pegler’s career from World War I service to his role at King Features and conflicts with other papers. It details a robbery at a tavern with seven patrons, lists amounts stolen from wallets, and notes suspects including Ellis, Rasmussen, and Suits. It also covers Pegler’s battles with unions, a 1954 libel suit, and subsequent legal actions.
The report warns that the public is angry over campus unrest at San Francisco State and elsewhere. It states the New Left openly uses violence as a tactic to reshape academia and even seeks the destruction of current higher education institutions.
Sen. Byrd warned that eight AEC nuclear plants, run by private contractors, form an interdependent system. A fire or damage at one plant could disrupt the entire weapons production complex and affect Pentagon orders for nuclear arms.
John C. and Nora A. Ricci filed district court appeals challenging Cedar Rapids tax assessments on two rental properties at 225 Twenty Ninth Street Drive SE and 220 Twenty Eighth Street Drive SE. They allege overvaluation and seek reduced assessed values citing a market value gap and a recent downturn in the apartment market.
Belle Giberson Steele widow of A B Steele and former Avenue NW resident died Monday. Born March 16 1883 in Cedar Rapids she married in 1947 in Iowa City and was active in First Church of Christ Scientist Cedar Rapids Beethoven club Monday Shakespeare club and Cedar Rapids Symphony. She taught in Uniontown Washington 1920 21 and served as first reader of the Christian Science church Rapid City MD 1928 37. A Cedar Rapids High School graduate 1901, Coe College 1913, BME 1924. No immediate survivors. Memorial service 3 p m Wednesday Turner Chapel East by the first reader of First Church of Christ Scientist. Burial Linwood. Visitation at the chapel until 10 a m Thursday. Casket not opened after service. Memorial contributions to First Church of Christ Scientist memorial fund.
Linn county board votes 4600 to acquire 1.75 acre parcel for Squaw Creek bridge widening on Mt. Vernon road SE. Disputed price reached via a three appraiser process with Dows Real Estate Co and county and independent appraisals. Ownership must sign off. An additional 0.52 acre to be used as construction encroachment return.
Arraignment before District Judge B. J. Maxwell Monday led to Bernard F. Burke of Ryan facing a drunken driving charge. Burke, 34, was arrested on Highway 13 north of Mt. Vernon early Saturday by Iowa highway patrolmen who described his driving as erratic. He was given until July 7 at 10 a.m. to move or plead.
Melvin Bay 56 of Algona died Monday evening nine days after a cashier was shot during a robbery at the Fareway store where he served as manager. An autopsy planned for Tuesday. Deputy Sheriff Charles Day said investigators continued to hunt Bay’s assailants.
John Zalumski aged 82 of 1215 Third street SE died after a long illness. Born in Lithuania February 18, 1887 he came to the United States in 1911 and lived in Cedar Rapids since 1918. Survived by wife Anna two stepdaughters a stepson six grandchildren fifteen great grandchildren. Memorial services Thursday at 10 am Kuba funeral home east by Rev James Milota. Burial Czech National. Friends may call after 7 Tuesday.
Irene Parks widow of Simeon Parks and lifelong Cedar Rapids resident died Tuesday after a brief illness. Born July 7 1892 in Cedar Rapids she is survived by son Donald Parks daughter Mrs Lyle Wessale two brothers James and Henry Cowden two sisters Mrs L L Valliere and Grace Hopkins four grandchildren and one great grandchild Burial follows at Shiloh Cemetery after a 10 30 a m chapel service led by Reagan Benedict of Cedar Valley Bible Church.
Cedar Rapids moves toward a civic center referendum likely Aug 5 to satisfy legal timing. Mayor Frank Bush announced plans at a council of local organizations meeting. The proposal envisions a First Avenue site with a $10 million price tag and bonds authorized by state legislation effective July 1.
Vivian Hale 74 widow of Ray Hale and long time Cedar Rapids resident died Saturday after moving to Anaheim eight years ago. Born January 2 1895 in New town Missouri she is survived by daughter Mrs Jim Walker who lived with her in Anaheim a son Edward J Hale Medford Oregon ten grandchildren and nine great grandchildren Services are Thursday at 10 30 a Teeks Funeral Home Anaheim with burial in Anaheim.
Memorial services scheduled at Turner Chapel and Immaculate Conception Church with graveside rites at Indian Creek cemetery in Columbus Junction and Mt. Calvary. Funeral details note Emmetts and Teahen funeral homes, with American Legion military honors at the grave for one service. Other services include St Patrick's Catholic Church rites conducted by Reverend J Robert McDonald.
A plane plowed into Charles Knapp's body shop on 36th Street causing a devastating fire. Victims include Knapp and his sons Clyde 17 Clifford 15, plus Edward Snow Cornelia Snow and shop foreman James Moore. Fire crews fought the blaze for half an hour.
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