Weekend weather summary with temperatures and precip readings
The record shows highs and lows for multiple cities including Bismarck New Orleans Denver New York Los Angeles Omaha Miami Phoenix and Seattle with precipitation totals and humidity at 6 p.m. A Saturday 2 p.m. and 11 p.m. readings are noted with winds from ENE and a barometer reading 29.92 inches. Also listed are March totals and year-to-date normals, with community funeral and service notices for numerous Iowa towns including Anamosa Belle Plaine Cascade Elkader Kinross Marquette Mechanicsville Monona Monticello Mt. Vernon Oelwein South English Strawberry Point Tipton Toledo Tama Vinton and Dysart.
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Gazette
No Peace Prospects From Thant Vietnam Talks
U Thant said his Rangoon talks with North Vietnamese representatives produced no new path to peace. He described the discussions as useful but offered no details, noting Hanoi reiterated demands to stop U.S. bombing and deescalate military actions while no reciprocal move was discussed. He later flew to Rome after a three hour private meeting and denied delivering a message from Ho Chi Minh.
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U.N
U Thant
Rangoon
Burma
Thant
Fiumicino
Hanoi
U. S
North Vietnam
Vietnam
United States
Col
Ha van Lau
Ho Chi Minh
New York
Cedar Rapids Gazette pricing and publication details
The Cedar Rapids Gazette established 1883 lists office at 500 Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids IA 52406. Subscription rates include carrier 55 cents weekly and mail options nightly edition six issues 1.25 monthly 13 yearly. Sunday editions 7 issues 1.35 monthly 14 yearly. out‑of‑state 23.40 yearly. AP holds exclusive republication rights for local news and AP dispatches.
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Cedar Rapids
the Gazette Co
Third Ave. SE
Iowa
Cedar Raps
U. S
Senate eyes ratification of 1964 consular treaty
Dirksen commits to backing the pact boosting Republican support for ratification. Mansfield credits Morton for early stance and expects at least 26 of 36 Republicans to back the treaty with little Democratic opposition. Signed in 1964 the agreement covers consulates staffing, diplomatic immunity, and rapid notification on arrests of foreign visitors with prisoner access.
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Dirksen
Illinois
Senate
Sen
Thruston B. Morton
R-ey
Mansfield
Morton
Four Injured in Three Car Crash at City Intersection
Four persons were treated and released from Mercy hospital after a three car collision at First Avenue and Sixth Street West about 8 10 p.m. Victim Carol Ann Schoenfeld 18 and Linda Strait 18 were in Schoenfelds car then struck by Victor N Hamman 61.
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Mercy Hospital
First Avenue
Sixth Street
Carol Ann Schoenfeld
B Avenue NE
Linda A. Strait
Center Street
Louise A. Hasbrouck
Route Three
Marion
Mary A. VanNatta
Thirteenth Street
Avenue NW
J. L. Rathjen
Route One
Marengo
Schoenfeld
Rathjen
Hamman
Notre Dame to honor J P Grace with Laetare Medal
Notre Dame will award the Laetare medal to J. Peter Grace president of W R Grace and Co. The university president Rev Theodore Hesburgh said Grace embodies American business genius and compassion for the less fortunate at home and abroad.
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South Bend
Ind
UPI
Laetare
United States
J. Peter Grace
W. R. Grace and Co
Notre Dame University
Theodore M. Hesburgh
Grace
Man Arrested for Assault Held in Psychiatric Ward
William H. Smith, 23, of 1811 E Avenue NE, was arrested on assault with intent to do great bodily injury. He is hospitalized in the psychiatric ward of St. Luke's hospital after police lodged the warrant following a complaint by his wife.
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William H. Smith
E Avenue NE
St. Luke’s Hospital
Smith
Want Ad Readers Look For Bargains Now
Want ad readers seek bargains and sales. Readers are urged to list items quickly to reach bargain hunters. Dial 369-1234 to place your sale notice today.
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Dial
Advisors split over student draft deferments at LBJ panel
In forming a draft order the LBJ advisors favored youngest first but clashed over a national lottery idea. The Clark camp rejected random selection while the Marshall group implied it, detailing annual or frequent calls and a pool of 19-year-olds, with deferment reforms and broader service options debated.
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LBJ
Clark
Marshall Commission
White House
AFL-CIO Eyes Future of Teamsters as Hoffa Appeals Drag On
The AFL-CIO watches the Teamsters amid Hoffa s eight year sentence for jury tampering and a wait on appeals. Hoffa aged 54 must surrender Tuesday while unions weigh power shifts and possible secession threats from rival unions. Hoffa allied with Fitzsimmons 58 remains in control as coalition debates rejoining the federation.
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Teamsters
Hoffa
Afl-Cio
Walter P. Reuther
Fitzsimmons
Detroit
Pamela Hawker chooses shoes by taste and size
The nine month old from Middletown Maryland picks a first pair during a trip to Frederick Maryland. Her parents say Pamela’s shoe choice reflects her developing preferences as they shop for fit and style in a small Maryland outing.
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Pamela Hawker
Pamela
Middletown
Frederick, Md
Frances Sonka 90 widow of John Sonka dies after brief illness
Frances Sonka 90 longtime Cedar Rapids resident died Saturday after a brief illness. Born Oct 22 1876 near Solon she leaves three daughters Mrs Klonda Mt Vernon Mrs Trenda Cedar Rapids Mrs Roh lena Cedar Rapids two sons Leo Norway Jerome Atkins a sister Emma Vacura Lakefield Minn 23 grandchildren 36 great grandchildren Services Brushchapel 9:30 Tuesday and 10 at St Wenceslaus Church burial Czech National Cemetery Monsignor Chihak to recite Rosary 7:30 Monday at the chapel where friends may call.
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Frances Sonka
John R. Sonka
Cedar Rapids
Solon
Matt Klonda
Mt. Vernon
Joseph Trenda
Frank A. Rohlena
Leo
Norway
Jerome
Atkins
Emma Vacura
Lakefield
Minn
Brushchapel
St. Wenceslaus Church
Anthony W. Chihak
Czech National Cemetery
Msgr
Chihak
Pearl Thillen Rites Set in Cedar Rapids for Local Widow
Pearl Thillen widow of Fred B Thillen died Saturday after a long illness. Born November 7 1902 in Tama County she lived in Cedar Rapids since 1953 moving from Maquoketa. Survived by son Ronald V two sisters and the Catholic Daughters of America group. Requiem High Mass Tuesday 9 30 a m at St Patrick's Church burial Mt Calvary Rosary Monday 8 p m by Father McDonald St Regina circle and CDA. Donations to cancer fund suggested.
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Fred B. Thillen
Tama County
Cedar Rapids
Maquoketa
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
St. Regina’s
St. Ludmila’s
Catholic Daughters of America
Ronald V
L. J. Benser
Waterloo
Frank Gothier
Anthon
J. Robert McDonald
St. Patrick’s Church
Mt. Calvary Cemetery
Father McDonald
St. Regina Circle
Teahen
Cancer Fund
Infant Craig Marti Dies. Rites Set in Davenport
Infant Craig Marti, born March 3, 1967, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gary Marti of 1300 Oakland Road NE, died Friday evening. Survived by grandparents John Marti of Long Grove and Alfred Jensen of Davenport. Services at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Runge funeral home Davenport, burial in Memorial Park Cemetery Davenport.
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Craig Marti
Gary Marti
Oakland Road
John Marti
Long Grove
Alfred Jensen
Davenport
Turner Chapel
Runge Funeral Home
Memorial Park Cemetery
Obituary for Emory A. Smith Turner Chapel Service
Emory A. Smith funeral service held at Turner chapel west at 10 30 a m Monday by the Rev A T Washington. Burial followed at Linwood Cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel.
Boy, 4 Suffers Head Laceration
Four year old Danny Rouda Roudabush of 173 Harriet Avenue NW fell from the front seat of his father’s car Saturday afternoon and struck his head on the dash. He was treated and released at Mercy Hospital.
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Danny Roudabush
Dean Roudabush
Harriet Avenue NW
Mercy Hospital
City Briefs Report Multiple Simple Thefts
Police log reports several small thefts and property damage including a $36 tool box taken from a garage, a car antenna broken, a mirror and antenna damaged, bowling gear worth $44 stolen from Cedar Rapids Bowling Alley, and a tape recorder missing from a former residence valued at $225.
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Dave Rierson
Thirty-first Street Drive
Robert Piano
Thirtieth Street
Cedar Rapids
Robert England
Fifth Avenue SE
Fifteenth Avenue SW
Power Struggle in China Seen Threatening Famine
Hong Kong reports cite Radio Peking appeals for farm support as Mao rivals clash for control. Spring planting and irrigation efforts are prioritized amid disruptions from the cultural revolution. Thousands of peasants move to cities while a third faction is alleged to incite violence near the Bank of China in Peking.
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Hong Kong
UPI
China
Peking
Radio
Mao Tse-tung
Mao
Red Guards
Liu Shaochi
New Life Evening Post
Liu
Bank of China
Red Guard
Camp Good Health Memoriam Entries and 1967 Budget
In memory of Dale F. Renneneeee and A. L. Hendryx from Ottsen OW Cores and Moore families. Gifts also honor Mrs. Carl Kruse and A. I. Hendryx Center Point. Combined receipts show a 1967 total of $552.58 with a $586.58 Camp budget amount, reflecting prior totals and allocations.
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A. IL. Hendryx
Ottsen OW
A. L
Andy” Hendryx
Center Point
Alan Moore
Harlan Moore
Elmer Moore
Roy Durbin
Carl Kruse
Katherine A. Kruse
Powell vows legal fight over seating in Congress
Powell declares he will sue to challenge his exclusion from the current session, arguing constitutional qualification on age, citizenship, and residence. He plans a special election in his New York district and hopes for rapid resolution of the constitutional issues involved.
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House
Powell
New York
John W. McCormack
Nelson A. Rockefeller
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