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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1969

Page

11

Henderson Endorsed by Marion Chamber for Highway Commissioner

Marion Chamber of Commerce board backs Linn County Supervisor Dudley Henderson for Iowa highway commissioner. Committee cites his long service as county supervisor and chair of Linn County Regional Planning Commission. A separate item notes a surprise baby shower for Mrs Donald Klosterman hosted by Starry school's Third grade B.

Marion Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Dudley Henderson Linn County Iowa Highway Chamber Transportation‘ Committee Henderson Donald Klosterman Starry School

Stephens Urges Fine for Balky College Head

Des Moines Iowa UPI Sen Richard Stephens proposed amendments to a campus law and order bill to require hearings for riot or strike suspects and to pin fines on superintendents or college presidents who fail to act. The bill yet to reach the floor remains under sub committee review and retains automatic dismissal for campus employees who riot or strike.

Des Moines UPI Richard Stephens Crawfordsville Stephens Senate

Elizabeth Moran 15 Dies After Illness in Center Junction

Elizabeth Moran 15 daughter of Mr and Mrs Louis Moran Center Junction died after a day long illness thought to be the flu. Survivors include her parents a brother Michael a grandmother Sybil Moran Onslow and a grandfather Norm Johnson Center Junction. Services set for Tuesday at 10 am at St Peter's Church Temple Hill with calling hours at Devaney Funeral Home Cascade after 7 pm Sunday.

Center Junction Elizabeth Moran Louis Moran Michael Sybil Moran Onslow Norm Johnson St. Peter’s Church Temple Hill Devaney Funeral Home Cascade

Trucker Ernest Ekle Dies From Sleeper Fire

Ernest Ekle 23 of Keokuk burned to death in the sleeper compartment of his semi-trailer truck in Council Bluffs. Police said it appeared he fell asleep while smoking.

Council Bluffs UPI Ernest E. Ekle Keokuk Ekle

Sirhan Says He Wants To Be Executed

In Los Angeles Sirhan Sirhan declared in court that he wishes to plead guilty to murdering Senator Robert Kennedy and asks to be executed. The judge rejected the plea and warned against further interruptions as Sirhan dismissed his defense team.

Sirhan Los Angeles Sirhan Sirhan Robert Kennedy Jerusalem Herbert Walker Walker

School District Income Tax Measure Introduced

Seeley Lodwick introduces a bill allowing school districts to levy an income tax with voter approval. The tax could reach 10 percent of the state income tax bill for individuals or corporations and may fund general school needs or bond repayments. Sen. Pearle De Hart proposes a parallel bill enabling some cities to levy an income tax.

Des Moines UPI Seeley Lodwick R-Wever Pearle de Hart Rames

Refuses To Dismiss Charge on Candy at Capitol Theater

SIOUX CITY AP A municipal court judge refused to dismiss a charge of unlawful display of an obscene movie against Michael Geator manager of the Capitol theater. The charge arises from the film Candy seized Feb 17 on a priest and four parishioners complaint. Judge Hutchinson set March 17 for filing additional motions or entering a plea.

Sioux City Michael Geator Capitol Theater John Hutchinson Geator

Hickel Urges Stronger Oil Cleanup Bill

Interior Secretary Hickel urged Congress to strengthen a bill to force oil firms and ships to pay cleanup costs for spills. He urged removing a proposed $15 million liability cap and broadening coverage to other hazardous substances beyond oil.

Washington UPI Hickel Friday Congress Sen. Muskie Maine Union Oil Co Santa Barbara Calif Hickel Senate California Hicke

Iowa Republicans Agree on Tax Break Plan for Poor Families

Senate leader David Stanley announced a plan to cut state income tax for low income residents and exempt those with federal tax below a threshold, likely above 100 dollars, aiming to make Iowa taxes fairer than the federal system. The move follows criticism over repealing sales tax credits and a retroactive limit on credits for this year.

Des Moines Senate David Stanley Stanley Robert Ray Iowa Atty Richard Turner

Circulation of Newspapers Up Nearly Million

New York AP reports Daily U S newspaper circulation rose 1.5 percent in 1968 to an average of 62 535 394 copies sold per day. Advertising volume climbed to 5 24 billion, up 295 million from 1967, with 1 752 daily papers and 578 Sunday editions.

New York U.S Editor & Publisher Magazine Bureau of Advertising E. and P

Airline Sues Union Over Million Dollar Damages

National Airlines filed a federal suit seeking more than 1 million dollars against the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers over a six week strike by about 1,200 employees. The airline says the union urged continued strike despite court orders. The suit claims daily losses from flight cancellations and lost goodwill.

Miami National Airlines International Assn. of Machinists and Aerospace Workers U.S An Airlines New York

Marion Man Hurt In Two Car Crash

James Buchan, 48, of Marion, listed in fair condition at St. Luke's hospital Cedar Rapids after a two car crash on highway 149 near here Friday. Robert Snell 19 of Fairfax drove the other car and suffered minor injuries in a head on collision authorities said.

Walford James Buchanan Marion St. Luke’s Hospital Cedar Rapids Highway 149 Here Robert Snell Fairfax Buchanan Snell

Lost Item Ad Prompt Encourages Quick Help

A compact want ad urges readers to locate a missing item by calling 369-1234 for fast assistance. It emphasizes speed and direct contact through a simple phone number.

Two Slaying Suspects in Escape Plot

Polk County Sheriff Wilbur Hildreth disclosed an escape plot involving two murder suspects James Michael Niccum and Anthony Erthell Williams held in Des Moines jail. A note in a candy bar wrapper discussed taking a jailer hostage to free others. guards found two small saw blades and signs of bar-sawing in cells.

Des Moines Polk County Wilbur Hildreth Hildreth Michael Charles Niccum Linda Booth Anthony Erthell Williams Pamela Powers YMCA Lawrence Holmes

Negro teacher acquitted in spanking case at Pontiac

Patricia Hinton 23 faced assault and battery charges after punishing first grader Cynthia Evans for chanting a racist nursery rhyme. Judge James Stelt found her innocent, saying the teacher did not exceed her privilege. The incident led to her removal from class and transfer to library duties.

Pontiac, Mich Patricia Hinton Pontiac James Stelt Elbert Hatchett Miss Hinton Cynthia Evans Dana Whitmer

District Court Notice For Decree In Iowa Case

Filing in the District Court of Iowa by Richard Elm Ra against Terry Lee Haas seeks a decree for inhuman treatment and relief. The defendant is required to appear before the court at Cedar Rapids on a specified date or face default and potential judgment. Attorney Blelanitt represents the plaintiff.

Originatice District Court of Iowa Terry Lee Haas Richard Elm Ra Iowa Ark Cedar Tor Iar Blelanitt

Also Mentioned on This Page

Chamber Board Federal & State Frank Gorup 17Th St Fine Balky College Center Jct Marion Churches Bethel Baptist 8Th Ave William C. Larson Judas First Baptist 14Th Ave Lawrence B. Sprankle Communion Grace Baptist S. 15Th St Don R. Martin St. Joseph's Catholic 5Th Ave William H. Blessington James J. McBride Bernard Grady Christian McGowan Bivd Peter M. Morgan Christian Reformed 7Th Ave Jim Kok Ascension Lutheran Grand Ave Roger W. Peterson Lutheran Church of the Resurrection 18Th Ave Landis O. Gross St. Paul's Lutheran Missouri Synod John D. Huber, Jr Free Methodist 23Rd Ave Ronald W. Miers First United Methodist Lloyd, C. Kellams Larry Suggs Prairie Chapel United Methodist Clyde C. Scott First Presbyterian Jean P. Hayter Onen Presbyterian Robert B. McCracken W. J. Kuryluk United Seventh Day Brethren 2Nd Ave W. Allen Bond Northwestern Bell Demos Iowa State Bar Assn Turner Rep Joseph Johnston Iowa City Iowa Supreme Court Union Marion Man Gazette Gazette Classified Novak Monument CO Lost Growmay Sun. Cd Nursing Home West Branch Buresh Hole Gill Landscapers Buresh Segret Service, Inc Ave Genie Rees Lon Ang Count Hallmark Nursing Home Mr. Vernon State of Iowa Nacans Swurgor Evans Novak Ted Ellyne Pati Marion Nursing Home Watkins Store Mayberry Dr Pine Inn 16Th Avenue Trade First Avenue Cedar Rap Rapids Help Gve Snelling & Snelling Murphy Employment VJ Tom Murphy Zobac Construction Eessentie Dial Erence Narrior Jerry Vold Sane D&ll Painting CO Totey Shireman Iver Engcel We L&d Jacobson Dick Tree Service Pmkate S B. A. Westbrook Const., Inc Reliable Egil Ru Primrose Neilin D. Craft Saeco Snow Remova Thomas St Ing Ronnenberg Elle Mervin’ Larson Fred Sacora P.m GA Bookkeeping & Tax Service Aepoiaim Sn TAX & Accounting Aervies Incre Tionross Tina VLCK Rey Roller Hale Shea Occasio Doll House Nursery Hank Ironings Aitter Cherry Burrell Dial Sia Seto Ann St. S' Ek Wright School Patterson 6Th Ave Spi Wilson & Co., Inc 16Th Ave 3Rd St Armstrong’s Iowa’ Electric Light & Power CO Quaker Oats CO A. Rene General T Tire K Rubber CO Fmotover Schamberger Howell Rorizomal Petcaai Empro, Inc Y. i. WY Lincoln Mercury Pyenter Cedar Rap Rapids Nsi Sauet RCN Hwy Nicker Anager Eldon Kenya REMAN Call Ean Powers Co Seeivanasers Paramount Mt Theater Callary & Sons Mankato Net Reed Sheet Rosial Ta, Inc Vintor la The Goss CO Bowling ST
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