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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1966
Page
3
A midwest weather summary shows highs in the 80s with a Tuesday high near 85 and a record rainfall near 0.30 to 0.60 inches for scattered thundershowers. Temperatures will run 6 to 8 degrees above normal through next Monday with a mix of sun and showers, and daily changes remaining small.
The eight month Cedar Rapids public transportation study will be submitted to the city council next week. Mayor Bob Johnson said the advisory committee chair Dean Wagner will present the report outlining the committee’s observations since last October amid a bus drivers and mechanics strike against Cedar Rapids City Lines Inc. No negotiations have been scheduled.
The state House faced a narrow path on an open housing measure as the committee first rejected a kill motion 17 to 15 and later defeated a motion to approve 25 to 6. Amendments exempting certain housing were mostly beaten by small margins, and an attempt to trigger an executive order against discrimination was rejected.
Hanoi and Haiphong, home to about 1 020 000 people, were evacuated amid warnings of attacks. U S officials said no significant civilian casualties were expected and that strikes targeted fuel dumps to reduce North Vietnam oil stores to roughly six weeks.
The Order of Railway Conductors and Brakemen ORC B votes to hold the 1970 convention in Cedar Rapids but may relocate if a three union merger proceeds. Delegates approve unification with Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen and Switchmen's Union, potentially creating the nation's second largest rail union with over 125000 members. New leaders elected include B W Smallwood and Clifford H Rex with Lane becoming president after defeating H Harris. Harris, age 61, plans to leave Cedar Rapids area after two years as president. Delegates thank Harris and host city Cedar Rapids for the national meeting.
The Linn County Board of Supervisors approved a two year special permit for the Linn Economic Action Project to establish a Northeast Linn Opportunity Center on the former Silvers Recreation Center site near Central City. The vote overruled a zoning commission denial citing lack of LEAP staff presence.
Former Rep Steven Derounian won the Republican nomination for a U S House seat on Long Island defeating a rival 20492 to 15956. He will face Democrat Lester Wolff in November. Goldwater praised the victory as proof of party mainstream conservatism. The NY primary also chose nominees for 40 other House seats and state offices.
The solicitations review committee approved Mt. Mercy college annual capital fund drive. The $42,500 campaign will run next December and was the only fund drive application before the committee.
Renee Marie Wazac, 19, of 828 Fifth Street SE, pled guilty in Linn district court to forgery. Sentencing set for July 6 at 10 a.m. She allegedly took a $57.80 Square D Co payroll check on June 20 from Mary A. Scott's mailbox, forged an endorsement, and cashed the check at a Cedar Rapids window and glass store. Held in Linn county jail on $500 bond.
Linn County Supervisors reappointed James Dolan of Cedar Rapids to the Soldiers and Sailors Relief commission for a three year term effective July 1. The board named trustees for Fire District No. 4 including Carl Kintzle, Stanley Holub, and Donald Dolan for terms ranging from one to three years.
The Groat Co. filed a $3,657.97 account suit in Linn district court against Citizens Publications, Inc. The bill, dated August 20, 1964, alleges nonpayment for merchandise and labor.
The Linn County Board of Supervisors agreed to increase funding for the Linn County Association for Retarded Children from 16 500 to 24 575 for 1967. The association had requested the higher amount at a Wednesday meeting.
Elm disease reports surge with more than twice the removal capacity. Gardner notes four trees per day as practical maximum while ten or more new confirmations arrive daily. Dr. Harold Gunderson of Iowa State University will confer with Gardner on the outbreak. A meeting date is pending. The fungus spreads via elm bark beetles on young twigs, clogging vessels and killing the tree.
City council approves agreement with Linn County and Marion to provide environmental sanitation for the rest of 1966. Cedar Rapids will pay 17 000 dollars and Marion 547 68 dollars. A countywide health agency will form Jan 1 1967 with Carl Smith as head and a 189 000 dollar levy.
The board approved the assessor budget at 80 745 for 1967, up from 77 938 this year. A hearing was scheduled for Tuesday July 26 at 7 30 p m. County Assessor Forrest Holveck received a raise from 10 000 to 10 750. Three examining board members Don Fisher James Basler and Don Kensinger were reappointed for six year terms beginning May 14 1967.
Fulbright says a full war would be unwise and declines to speculate on China’s involvement. Senate Armed Services Chairman Russell asserts every effort at negotiation failed and that the United States had no option but to destroy the oil depots.
Mary Bizek widow of Albert Bizek dies after long illness at Cedar Rapids home. Born 1882 at Oxford Junction, she leaves daughters Julia Blazek and Mrs. William Wells, plus Gladys Leeper, son James Bizek, six grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. Services Thursday at Brady Mortuary with burial at Linwood. Gertrude Dunham obituary notes surviving husband, Horace E. Basley Jr, daughters, brothers, and grandchildren with memorial services planned at Turner Chapel.
Fred M. Brehm 63 of 1602 Center Street NE Cedar Rapids died Wednesday after a brief illness. Born June 15 1903 he worked for Wilson Co and belonged to the Eagles. Survived by wife Yola six brothers and two sisters funeral at Cedar Memorial chapel Saturday 10 AM with Rev G F Mesecke burial Cedar Memorial cemetery arrangements by Fellmer’s Keystone.
Leon Parks 69 of 1019 Sixth Street SE Cedar Rapids died Wednesday after a long illness Born July 4 1896 in LaPorte City He married Betty Vondracek September 21 1943 at Kahoka Missouri Surviving wife son Edward Leo Holecek of Marion sister Mabel J Mundy brother Harry J two grandchildren Burial at Cedar Memorial Cemetery Funeral details set with chapel session Friday Ethel Huster 73 of 500 B avenue NE Cedar Rapids died Wednesday after a long illness Born April 8 1893 in Urbana Married July 21 1914 at Marion Surviving husband five children and grandchildren Memorial grave side service at Spring Grove Cemetery Troy Mills Friday Friends may call Turner chapel until Friday noon.
Cedar Rapids Board of Realtors received praise from Edwin Zeller vice chairman of the mayor's commission on human rights for cooperating on minority housing issues. He urged continued education and warned of pent up feelings that could trigger block busting, stressing Realtors’ role in promoting fair property values.
Stanley Zarchinsky a Cedar Rapids resident and retired Penick and Ford employee died in a local nursing home after a brief illness. Born March 25 1880 in Russia he is survived by two stepdaughters two stepsons ten grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. Memorial services are set for Friday at 9 a.m. at IC church with burial at Cedar Memorial cemetery. Friends may call at Turner chapel and the Rosary will be recited Thursday at 7 30 p.m. by Msgr Roach.
Horace E Rasley 1304 C avenue NE Cedar Rapids longtime Kiecks employee prior to retirement died Wednesday after a sudden illness. Born April 14 1894 in Vinton he was married to a deceased spouse is noted in the obituary.
Kenneth Edward Miller 71 of Cedar Rapids longtime Thrifty Food owner at 1201 Fourth Ave SE since 1939 died Wednesday Born Olin Nov 7 1894 he married Nina Blanche Switzer March 24 1915 Surviving wife son Gale R two brothers Ivan and Ross A two sisters Thelma Easterly and Harriett Robinson Two grandchildren one great grandchild Funeral services at Beatty Bearle Friday at 1 30 p.m. and Hayden Olin at 3 p.m. Burial in Olin cemetery Memorials to St John s Episcopal Church may be given Friends may call Beatty Bearle after 7 p.m. Wednesday
James Monroe Dill 82 of Cedar Rapids formerly Calder Saskatchewan died Wednesday. Born Mt. Vernon July 24 1883 he married Lena Hoppe Feb 28 1907. Surviving sister Margaret Jane Dill, services Friday 10 30 a m at Sharon EUB Church burial Baker Cemetery friends may call Thursday after 1 p m
Memorial service for Clifford V. Howe is set at Chapel of Memories at 2 p.m. Thursday with Rev. Herbert Gearhart. interment Cedar Memorial. Friends may visit Cedar Memorial funeral home after Wednesday noon and Chapel of Memories after 10:30 a.m. Thursday. Nelson Mrs Ralph L. will have Turner chapel service at 10:30 a.m. Thursday with Rev. Koberg. graveside at Burlington Memorial cemetery at 1:30 p.m. Thursday. Casket to remain closed. calls accepted at the chapel until 10 a.m. Thursday.
The report previews the weekday 5 30 news slot on KCRG TV Channel 9 detailing upcoming segments and anchors. It highlights local stories, weather updates, and sports briefings set for the week.
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