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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1966
Page
1
Amended five day forecast shows temperatures 4 to 6 degrees above normal from Saturday to next Wednesday with light daily changes. Normal highs 82 to 88, lows 61 to 66. Rainfall expected 0.25 to 0.75 inches, mainly midweek. Also includes obituaries and police/traffic items with multiple names and addresses.
The Vatican birth control commission finished its two year study and submitted a report to Pope Paul. A final decision rests with the pope amid mixed views within the commission on contraception, including pills, with 16 prelates and 30 experts attending the final meeting. The pope could announce a decision at any time after reviewing the report.
A rear collision at Sixteenth avenue and Fourth street SW injured the truck driver, Ivan Studer, 39, who was treated and released. Officer William J. Wieneke, 36, escaped injury. Studer was charged with failure to have his truck under control after the 4:20 p.m. accident.
Claude Lightfoot, chief civil rights spokesman for the U.S. Communist Party, warned at a New York news conference that riots could sweep the nation if Negro demands for equality are not met. He stressed nonviolence but said trouble could occur unless relief comes, addressing the Johnson administration.
Two men were arrested after a disturbance at the Cedar cafe on Highway 30 West. Joe W. Carnahan, 26, of Springville, and James B. Surr ett, 23, of Fifth Street SE, posted $30 bonds and were released from the city jail.
A federal jury acquitted 21 year old Cuban exile Luiz Medina Perez of attempting to hijack a Key West bound National Airlines propjet carrying 27 people. His defense argued insanity at the time of the crime. No injuries were reported.
Nelson Wilson, 21, was driving Friday when a four and a half foot boa constrictor wriggled from under the dashboard. He stopped in a supermarket lot, closed the car, and asked for help. Police later removed the snake after it hid behind the interior paneling. The snake belonged to his brother Lary, 19, and a friend, bought for 150 dollars and brought home from school when it escaped.
Mrs. Florence R. Herring died after a lingering illness. Born March 7 1900 in Blairs town she lived 34 years in Cedar Rapids and worked at Craemers for 15 years. Wife of Ernest L. Herring she leaves a daughter Mrs. Robert J. Fauchier two sisters and two grandsons. Funeral services Monday at St Patrick Church. Burial Mt Calvary. Rosary Sunday night at the funeral home. Contributions to Catholic Charities.
Frank Telecky and Nassif family deaths announced with services at the Telecky Brosh chapel Sunday 2 p.m. and Nassif service at Hesser Memorial chapel and St. George's Syrian Orthodox church with burial at St. George's cemetery. Trisagion services Sunday 8 p.m. at the chapel. Donations encouraged to the Heart Fund.
James E. Chase of 804 Fourth Avenue SE faced a 30 day jail term in municipal court on failing to carry and display a valid Iowa license. He was fined $25 and costs for disobeying a traffic signal and faced a pending charge of driving with a suspended license after admitting a false excuse about needing to attend a funeral in Florida.
Jane Ann Schiltz ten year old daughter of Mr and Mrs James H Schiltz of 1129 Twenty eighth street SE suffered minor injuries Friday when her bicycle collided with a car at Mt Vernon road and Memorial drive SE She was treated for bruises and underwent X ray examination at Mercy hospital The car driver was Ruth E Clarke 43 of 650 Thirtieth street SE No charges were filed
City police logged a $30 tachometer stolen from a car on Harriet Avenue NW. Vandals damaged 12 car windows at Steitzer Lincoln Mercury on Third Avenue SE. Also noted are local business ads, a promotion at Randolph AFB, and a military leave notice for Pfc Paul D. Christenson.
Robert G. Ritchison aged 29 of 2478 C street SW was arrested Friday on a charge of lascivious acts with a child involving an 8 year old girl. Bond set at 5000 dollars by Justice of the Peace Glenn Powers. He is jailed awaiting Linn district court action.
Seven people were killed and three were critically injured in a two car collision just north of Fort Worth on Friday night.
Larry L. Dennis twenty four of 1041 Fourth Avenue SE was fined 100 dollars plus costs in municipal court after pleading guilty to reckless driving. He admitted driving recklessly in the 1000 block of Fourth Avenue SE where his car hit a parked car which then rammed a parked truck.
James Hudek of 3600 White Oak Road SE received a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics from Michigan State University at commencement ceremonies.
In Houston a 13 year old boy leaped across flames to free his stepsister Catherine Webb 8 trapped in a burning duplex. She had broken a window and hung halfway out as firefighters and two policemen aided the rescue. Catherine treated for a cut then released from hospital.
MAC report drew fire over implied 5 percent return on Cedar Rapids transit. Douglas argued the figure misstates risk and profit, noting 1965 Cedar Rapids bus earnings of 10,486 with 3,900 before taxes and stressing the need to break even.
The mayor's advisory committee MAC plans a recommendation on a regional transportation authority for Cedar Rapids school transport. Dean Wagner notes outline of a governance and funding plan to form a merged fleet to improve efficiency and equity, with revenue from state aid taxes and private carriers considered.
Lori Lonning six year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Francis Lonning of Waukon was treated at Waukon hospital for cuts and bruises after falling from a car that rolled down a hill. She landed on a gravel road and was knocked unconscious. The accident occurred Friday as she rode in the family car.
Budapest AP report notes Hungary tried 330 people in 1965 for anti state activities as stated by the chief prose cutor on Saturday.
Ray Bolger hosts Lionel Hampton on the Color program HOLLY WOOD PALACE airing at 8 30 PM Saturday on Channel 9. Hampton appears as a guest in the televised edition.
Jason John Johnson a Cedar Rapids two year old in Mercy hospital in fair condition after a Wednesday motorcycle crash at Sixth Street and Twenty first Avenue SW. His father Gerald Johnson suffered a broken foot.
An 18 year old, William J. Elias of 817 H Avenue NW, was charged with possession of beer as a minor after police found beer in a car with two juveniles on the northwest side. Elias posted a $30 bond and was released. The 17 and 16 year old youths were released to their parents pending probation action. The incident occurred after 9 p.m. Friday in the 1200 block of Ellis Boulevard NW.
AP report from Okoboji shows Republican gubernatorial candidates Robert Beck of Centerville and William Murray of Ames clashed over Iowa's growth. Beck argued Iowa lags with only slight progress while Murray claimed the economy has shown marked improvement during All-Iowa Days events through Sunday.
A final divorce was granted to Mrs. William Douglas from the supreme court justice. Superior Court Judge Lloyd Wieh ordered the justice to pay $500 monthly. Mrs. Douglas filed for divorce Dec 15 at age 25, accusing cruel treatment. the justice was 66.
A 16 year old Manchester high school senior threatens loss of his right eye after a golf accident at the Manchester Country club. Glenn Jones struck by a ricocheted ball from a tree and is in fair condition at St. Luke's hospital Cedar Rapids.
A color broadcast of the Lawrence Welk Show airs at 7 30 PM Saturday on KCRG TV Channel 9. It promotes a family friendly musical variety with Welk’s orchestra and guest performances.
The Iowa section offers armchair trips with old tugboats destinations and a photo series of Iowa City swans and ducks out to lunch. It recalls Tama Jim Wilson on pure food and drug act 60 years ago, and tours the National Home Furnishings market with Naomi Doebel. A Czech party at the Robert Yaw home for Institute on Navigation appears, plus Cedar Rapids scenery and civic notes.
Stokely Carmichael indicated a new attempt for revival tents would be tried in Canton but a compromise was accepted. A Philadelphia Miss march faced armed police and a screaming white mob while two white men were arrested after a sports car struck the column.
A burglar entered Christ Church at 2000 First Avenue NW Friday night. The pastor Rev. John Wheatley reported the theft, finding $25 in coins missing from a desk filing cabinet after a key was taken.
Five Cub Scouts received awards at a Wednesday evening meeting in Ellis Park: John Nederman Tim Hinshaw Tim Rawson Daryll Sisco and David Janett.
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