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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1969
Page
8
The Daily Record reports a five day forecast with temperatures four to eight degrees below normal. Normal highs range from the mid thirties to low forties and lows from mid teens to mid twenties with cumulative rainfall expected between a quarter and a half inch after midweek. Includes station data and a list of recent births, legal notices, and traffic fines for several towns.
Three 20 mile wide air corridors over East Germany allowed Western flights to Berlin amid daily East German traffic controls. Allies issued identical statements to the Soviet foreign ministry as talks were refused by the communists. West Berlin vows elections proceed. allied convoys move along the autobahn despite Soviet and East German tank concentrations observed near routes. Airliners warned of potential harassment but promise to keep schedules with Soviet responsibility for any incidents.
Des Moines Register art critic George Shane aged 62 died after an apparent fall from an upper level parking ramp. Polk County medical examiner Dr Leo Luka ruled the death as by own action on Monday, noting the death occurred Saturday.
The library board aims for a late spring or early fall election while two sites for a new library are under review. A proposed civic center could be a two block arena for about 8.5 million dollars or a one block plan for 6.6 million, with safety building placement fixed on First avenue W. Forecasters favor the first bond issue, branded "Jumbo," over others, amid site and cost debates.
In a continuation from page 1, the debate centers on university governance. Legislators should legislate while administrations run campuses. Ray warns against overreaction and urges a dialogue of understanding between lawmakers and campus leaders. He sees no threat from scrutiny but worries about limiting academic freedom or responsible administration.
A 16 year old Cedar Rapids boy was arrested for larceny of a motor vehicle. He stole a car owned by George Andrews of Central City from St. Luke's parking lot and was stopped in the 1000 block of First Avenue NE at 1 15 p.m. The keys were in the car. He was released to his parents and his case referred to the probation office.
Marian Alletta Hall long resident of Cedar Rapids died after a long illness in a local hospital. Born December 27 1914 in Laramie Wyoming she worked for the government in Washington D C and Newark before moving to Cedar Rapids in 1946. Surviving are her parents a sister a brother and nephews and nieces. Burial at Linwood with services at Turner chapel east led by Reverend Ernest W Larson. Marie Bobbie Cook 33 Cedar Rapids resident for 30 years died at University Hospitals Iowa City after a brief illness. Born December 19 1935 in Eureka Kansas she is survived by her mother a brother and a grandmother. Services at Beatty Beurle chapel followed by burial at Linwood cemetery. Both services set for midweek with arrangements through local churches and funeral homes.
Mark E Steward, 81, of 826 Third Street NW, Cedar Rapids, died Sunday after a long illness. Born March 25, 1887 in Garrison, he married Dessie May Mary Steward Aug 1, 1923 in Cedar Rapids. A World War I Army veteran, he worked at Penick and Ford until retiring in 1952. He was a life DAV member and a member of the American Legion. Surviving is his wife. Memorial services 1 p.m. Wednesday at Chapel of Memories with Rev. Arthur F. Frankhauser. Burial in Cedar Memorial Cemetery. Friends may call at Cedar Memorial funeral home after 1 p.m. Tuesday and Chapel of Memories after 10 a.m. Wednesday.
Fred Edward Butterfield 73, of 1335 F avenue NW, died Sunday after a long illness in a local hospital. A Cedar Rapids resident 47 years and retired for 10, he was born April 28, 1892 in Virginia Nebraska. He married Ethel Johnson on February 24, 1916 in Nebraska. He belonged to the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Surviving are his wife, two brothers Frank Butterfield of Los Angeles and Albert Butterfield of Milwaukee, Ore, and nieces and nephews. Funeral 3 p.m. Tuesday at Turner chapel east conducted by Rev W Greer McCrory. Burial Cedar Memorial cemetery. Friends may call at Turner's east.
Maude Cress Thomas aged 80 died Sunday after a lingering illness. Born March 20 1889 in Center Point she lived most of her life in Cedar Rapids. She was a Trinity United Methodist member and a former Quaker Oats employee. Survived by son Charles Cedar Rapids six grandchildren nine great grandchildren and brother Leo Cress Center Point. Services 2 pm Tuesday Teahen chapel with Rev Ernest Larson burial Cedar Memorial cemetery. Friends may call at Teahen chapel.
Charles D. Lakin a Kansas City Kansas resident died Monday morning in Cedar Rapids after a sudden illness. Born March 2 1909 in Kansas City he was general manager of the Kansas City Tractor and Implement Co. Survived by his wife Thelma L Allen the body was moved to Simmons funeral home Kansas City for services and burial.
George Parliament 81 of 87% Sixteenth Avenue SW Cedar Rapids longtime resident died in a hospital Sunday after a long illness born New Jersey November 12 1887 survived by wife Margie daughter Mamie Bruggenwirth of Phoenix Ariz son Allen Dale Parliament of Minneapolis two grandchildren and several great grandchildren services Beatty Beurle chapel 10:30 a.m. Tuesday burial Linwood Cemetery
Erma Dean will be laid to rest Tuesday at 1 p m in the Chapel of Memories with Rev Larry Suggs of the First United Methodist Church of Marion officiating. Burial follows at Cedar Memorial Cemetery. Cedar Memorial Funeral Home handles arrangements.
Federal Judge McManus weighs a temporary restraining order in Sioux City over the film Candy. Plaintiffs, Michael Geater and Tri States Theatre Corp., allege illegal seizure and violation of free speech. Defendants include the city, county officials, and Iowa. The film was seized Feb 17 after deputies halted showings and Geater faced charges for obscenity. Plaintiffs claim irreparable harm and project $22,000 in expected Sioux City revenue.
Apollo 9 mission goals include testing the lunar module in earth orbit for ten days. Schweickart, a rookie, maintains a calm heart rate while McDivitt and Schweickart simulate a moon landing rendezvous with the main ship Gumdrop. The craft weighs 291,592 pounds, measures 113 feet long, and 21.7 feet in diameter. the crew expects an Atlantic Ocean landing near Bermuda on March 13 after 151 orbits and nearly four million miles traveled.
SAN DIEGO AP One aquanaut said the Sealab 3 dive should not have been ordered after aquanaut Berry Cannon died during a mission to stem helium leaks. Two power generators failed, flooding risk rose as investigators noted tampering with equipment and multiple valve incidents. Cannon died February 17 from carbon dioxide poisoning.
Milton Berle appears on The Joey Bishop Show Monday at 10 30 PM in color on Channel 9 KCRG TV with a TV listings style tease inviting viewers to tune in.
Kelcie Melone, 20, of Des Moines, had a Linn County charge for possession of narcotic drugs dismissed after the county attorney moved to end the case due to insufficient evidence. The Aug 8 arrest on River Road NW also involved Carl Sonntag, 23, who did not appear for his Dec 9 trial. Authorities said marijuana was found behind the rear arm rest in Sonntag's car. Sonntag faces failure to appear charges under bail bond reform act.
Terry L. Dochterman eighteen of 409 Elder Lane NW pled in no contest in Linn district court Monday to possession of narcotic drugs. Authorities said four bags of marijuana were found in a hunting jacket in a bedroom closet during a residence search last Wednesday.
The Waukon Jaycees held their annual awards with Harold Marti honored as outstanding young farmer, Harold Ferkingstad as educator, John Flora as religious leader, and Mike Stull as outstanding Jaycee. The distinguished service award went to Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Hansmeier for founding a museum and senior citizens' center in Waukon.
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