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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1969

Page

5

Five day forecast and assorted city notices

Five day forecast shows temperatures 4 to 8 degrees below normal from Tuesday through Saturday with normal highs in the mid 30s to low 40s and normal lows in the mid-teens to mid-20s. Precipitation expected 0.25 to 0.50 inch after midweek. Various local residents and drivers cited for fines, license issues, and violations. Birth notices: Clevon Franck and Judd Fisher families welcomed births at St. Luke's and Mercy.

Edmond P. Riker Seventeenth Street Gazette St. Luke's Clevon Franck van Horne Claude Wingfield Central City

Library board eyeing late spring vote for new center

Library Director David Smith says the board hopes to hold a vote in late spring or early fall after awaiting the civic center committee's recommendations. Two sites remain under review: the current library block and the eastern 200 block site. The latter, near urban renewal parcels, gains appeal as Bjornsen Investment Corp plans a $14 million store motel and parking complex a block away on First avenue NE.

Lbrary Civic Center Committee David Smith Third Averue Fifth Street Pius First Street SE Bjornsen Investment Corp First Avenue NE Civic Center Duluth Minn Hrapak Sotewat Ridgeway S. J. Freit Huber Heim Francis Nunemaker Peace Lutheran Church Carolina Drive Edgewood Wesley Weyant Godfrey Stejskal Atunat

Obituary notices and civic center talk in Cedar Rapids

Obituary for Marian Alletta Hall details birth in 1914 and Cedar Rapids residence since 1946 with family survivors and church burial plans. The column also notes unresolved civic center site, housing code fines, and multiple marriage licenses and public notices amid city events and area obituaries.

Berlin tensions persist as Allied convoys provoke caution

Berlin confronts a third day of slowed highway traffic as three 20 mile wide air corridors remain open above East Germany. Allies issue identical statements to Moscow and threaten to hold elections in West Berlin while East German and Soviet forces watch from along the autobahn. A suspect warning by airline spokesmen is noted amid renewed calls for talks. dozens of drivers in the Midwest faced fines for traffic violations as authorities warn of possible harassment but vow normal schedules.

East Germany Berlin West Berlin iThe

Eyes Veto continued dialogue between legislators and universities

The speaker urged a dialogue of understanding between lawmakers and university administrations, arguing legislators should legislate while campuses operate. He warned against overreaction on campus issues and said academic freedom and responsible administration must not be compromised by legislative scrutiny.

Ray

Thirteen-year-old boy arrested for car theft in Cedar Rapids

A 16 year old Cedar Rapids youth was arrested for larceny to a motor vehicle after stealing a car owned by George Andrews. He was stopped in the 1000 block of First Avenue NE and the car was recovered at 1 15 p.m. Police said the youth’s matter will be referred to the probation office.

Cedar Rapids George Andes

Obituaries List From Cedar Rapids Area

Multiple Cedar Rapids area obituaries: Maude C. Thomas 80 died after a lingering illness born March 20 1889 in Center Point survived by son Charles six grandchildren and nine great grandchildren with services at Teahen chapel Burial Cedar Memorial cemetery. Marie Bobbie Cook 3 died after brief illness born Eureka Kan Dec 19 1935. survived by Lois Cook mother Charles W. Cook grandmother Laura Burks Bethany Congregational church service at Beatty Beurle chapel burial Linwood cemetery. George Parliament 81 died after long illness resident most life Cedar Rapids born New Jersey Nov 12 1887 survived by wife Margie Jean daughter Mamie Brug son Allen Dale Parliament two grandchildren and several great grandchildren service at Beatty Beurle chapel burial Linwood cemetery. Other notices include Erma Dean service at Chapel of Memories and Cedar Memorial funeral home arrangements, Alva Guy Bonebrake service at Beatty Beurle chapel with Dunkard cemetery interment, and a Turner funeral with Czech National Cemetery burial and American Legion honors.

Marian Alletta Hall Clarence W. Hall Second Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Laramie Washington,d.c Newark N.J Roblet Beadle William E. Hall Center Point Oleward AU Venard Rapids Penick and Ford Steward DAV American Legion Chapel of Memories Arthur F. Frankhauser Salem United Methodist Church Cedar Memorial Fred Edward Butterfield F Avenue NW Virginia Neb Ethel Johnson Order of Eagles Frank Butterfield Los Angeles Albert Butterfield Milwaukee Ore Turner Chapel East W. Greer McCrory Cedar Memorial Cemetery Turner’s Yeast Trinity United Methodist Church Quaker Oats Co Charles Leo Cress Teahen Chapel Ernest Larson Trinity United’ '/Methodist church Cedar Memorial Cemetery Marie Bobbie Cook Bills Boulevard University Hospitals Iowa City Eureka Kan Lois Cook Charles W. Cook Laura Burks Bethany Congregational Church Beatty-Beurle Chapel Mary A. White Linwood Cemetery Beatty Bearle’s George Parliament Sixteenth Avenue New Jersey Margie Jean Mamie Brug Genwirth Phoenix Ariz Arson Allen Dale Parliament Minneapolis Beatty Beurle Chapel Beatty Beurle’s Dean Erma Larry Suggs First United Methodist Church of Marion Cedar Memorial Funeral Home Bonebrake Alva Guy Beatty

Seizure Hearing Over Candy Film Held In Sioux City

Federal Judge Edward J. McManus met with counsel in chambers ahead of a temporary restraining order hearing in the Sioux City dispute over the film Candy. Plaintiffs include Michael Geater of Capitol theater and Tri State Theatre Corp. First witness was Don B. Knight, VP of Tri State. The petition followed Woodbury county deputies seizing the film print on Feb 17 after three days of showings. Geater was later charged with presenting an obscene film under state law.

Edward J. McManus Chambers Sioux City Michael Geater Capitol Theater Tri-States Theatre Corp Don B. Knight Tri- State Theater Corp Woodbury County Geater

Apollo 9 begins complex in space with Spider vehicle tests

astronauts McDivitt Schweickart and Scott enter 10 day earth orbit mission to test the LEM code named Spider and conduct a two hour space walk. Schweickart radios from space as rookie excitement rises while ground teams monitor the $55 million spacecraft and its two-vehicle, 113 foot long complex system.

Wward McDevin Schweickart McDivitt Col David Scott Earth National Aeronautics and Space Administration United States LEM J. Schweickart Scott Moon

Sealab dive order deemed wrong by inquiry board

In San Diego a Navy inquiry into the Sealab 3 incident found that two failed power generators and a misordered dive contributed to the danger. Aquanaut Berry Cannon died after a February deep dive intended to stop helium leaks. Aquanaut Richard Blackburn testified that the dive should never have been made and that equipment tampering and valve issues endangered the crew. Autopsy cited carbon dioxide poisoning as a factor, and investigators noted oxygen valve tampering during decompression. The board signaled an investigation into Cannon’s death and potential broader misconduct.

San Diego Navy Berry Cmdr J. M. Tomsky Cannon Richard Blackburn

Waukon Jaycees Present Awards

Waukon Jaycees awarded honors during a ceremony tied to the community’s annual recognition. Awards honored Harold Marti outstanding young farmer and Harold Ferkingstad educator alongside other local figures. The event followed a Space program update noting Apollo 9’s planned Atlantic landing after 151 orbits and nearly four million miles.

Waukon Jaycees Can Sealab Harold Marti McDivitt Harold Ferkingstad Schweickart John Flora LEM Coa Mike Stull Jaycee Tomsky Lynn Hansmeier Atlantic Bermuda Lowa

Lakin defendants tied to Sioux City film seizure case

Federal action names city of Sioux City and officials including Municipal Judge Hutchinson and Sheriff Roseberger as defendants over a film seized under obscenity laws. Plaintiffs allege illegal seizure and seek redress while noting residents’ rights and claimed damages. The filing references Rock Rapids and Turner Chapel services, with funeral details for a deceased local manager and figures of $22,000 in revenues and $1,000 property value.

City of Sioux City John ¥. Hutchinson State of

Morary and Civic Center Site Questions Remain Unresolved

Safety Commissioner John Oberthien recommends the public safety building be placed in the 100 block of First avenue West between First and Second streets NW. Site costs and facilities will spark debate regardless of the proposal. Forecasters suggest the first bond issue has best chance for approval, branded as Jumbo by locals.

Morary Civic Center Public Safety John Oberthien First Avenue First and Second Streets

Charge dismissed in narcotics case against Kelcie Melone

Kelcie Melone, 20, of Des Moines faced a Linn County charge of possession of narcotics, which was dismissed by Judge B J Maxwell after the county attorney said evidence was insufficient. Melone and Carl W Sonntag, 23, were arrested Aug 8 on Rives road NW, where five four ounce packets of marijuana and a portion of unprocessed marijuana were found behind the arm rest in Sonntag's car. Sonntag failed to appear for a Dec 9 trial and remains charged with failure to appear under the bail bond reform act.

KelcieMelone Des Moines Linn District Court B. J. Maxwell Miss Melone Rives Road Carl W. Sonntag Sonntag

Youth Denies Marijuana Possession in Linn County Court

Terry L. Dochterman, 18, of 409 Elder Lane NW, appeared in Linn district court on Monday denying a charge of possession of narcotic drugs after four bags of marijuana were found in a hunting jacket in his bedroom closet during a residence search conducted last Wednesday.

Terry L. Dochterman Elder Lane Pied Innocent Linn Dochterman

Milton Berle on Joey Bishop Show Color TV Tonight

Milton Berle appears on The Joey Bishop Show Monday night at 10 30 in color on Channel 9 KCRG TV. Berle brings his comedy to the late night lineup and viewers are invited to tune in for the broadcast from the station.

Milton Berle Joey Bishop Kcrg-Tv

Also Mentioned on This Page

Daily Record C.R. Weather W. Pranklin Seventh Avenue Thomas D. Lesser Amana Mary A. Matson Twenty-seventh Avenue G. McCune Westwood Drive Zane Mi Sharp John L. Suepanck Glass Road James D. Thorson Center Point Road Richard J G Avenue Joan F. Pehkonen Highwood Drive Jack J. ‘McLaughlin Prairie Creek J Linda Lee Heyer Te ‘Street Innete Mercy Judd Fisher I Street James D. Snetzler D Avenue NW Ernest K. Cooley Miller Avenue Philip D. Davis Theodore Johnson Linden Drive Merle E. Herhereet Bever Avenue Kenneth G. Gruskey Marian Aletta Hall Miss. Hall Ernest W. Larson Friends May Hall Turner’s East Mark E. Steward Third Street Dhed Garrison Dessie May Mary W.B. Happel Martin M. McBowen Thirty-fourth Street Iowa Belle Plaine Edward Formanek David W. Hunter Nellie M. Hunter Gerald Paul Bearden Janet B. Davis Ronald N. Jamison Sharon M. Blinks Mt. Vernon Terrell N. Brown Elizabeth A. Glen~nie Kankakee Cato W. Allsup Quasqueton Maria M. Leaf Merle D. Wright Mar Jene J. Wallner Daisy M. Tavernie Richard M. Tavernie Wilhelmina C. Davis Larry Robert Davis Nora Kathleen Werneburg Walter Wren Werneburg Verla Clark Robert Clark Virgil E. McQueen JeAnn M. McQueen Kenneth H. Meybarn Sharon K. Meyeroff Billy Dean Ross Velma Marie Ross Mae D. Greene Robert Milton Greene Shirley A. White Lawrence J. White Susan L. Hirschfeld Donald A. Hirschfeld Millie S. Barker Jay B. Barker Wilson Avenue J Street Ninth Street Cheyenne Road Second Avenue Grande Avenue Ellis Boulevard Applic Oy Tama John Erlewine Harrison's Vinton John Kohl Fry Helland Keota Nicholas Berg St. Mary’s Catholic Church Rosary Powell's Loren Lee McNeal West Park Trailer Court Rose M. Robinson North Liberty Gary W. Reedy Dennis A. Fuller Park Towne Place Norman W. Dahl Raymond RB. McDonald Fred E. Butterfield Aquanaut Waukon Jaycees Charles D. Lakin the Sheriff's Harpenau Sokolowski Roche Zimmerman Verschoor Kansas City Hejand Tractor and Implement Co Thelma L. Allen Turner Chapel Imons Funeral Kansas Lings Cedrr John E. Lapes Kelcie Melone Ellis Wilbert Roland Wilbert Vault Co., Inc P.O Turner’s Turner Turner's John B. Turner and Son Rational Turner Mortuary First Ave Second Ave S.E
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