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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1968
Page
1
Five day Iowa temperatures forecast to run 5 10 degrees above normal with rain possible Saturday. The report includes daily highs and lows, barometer readings, sunrise and sunset times, and past year comparisons. It lists births marriages and divorces, police incidents, and a long roster of local obituaries and funeral services by town and church.
Jacques Cousteau special airs Wednesday at 6 30 PM in color on Channel 9, inviting viewers to explore ocean depths and marine life.
Jerry Becicka 80 of 1523 Twenty fifth Street SE Cedar Rapids died Wednesday after a short illness Born November 13 1887 he farmed south of Shueyville and later moved to Cedar Rapids He was a Modern Woodmen of America member Married Emma Dostal Becicka October 31 1916 Survived by wife a daughter Mrs Leo Zach of Cedar Rapids a son Robert of Ely a grandchild a sister Libbie Smahel Swisher and a brother Joseph Solon Services at Brush Chapel 2 p.m. Friday with Rev A T Washington Burial in Shueyville Cemetery Friends may call after noon Thursday
James William Bowker 70 died Tuesday night at the Linn county home after a long illness. Born September 18 1897 in Lancashire England he was a cabinet maker at George Bowker Construction Co before retirement. Survived by two daughters and a son all of Chicago. World War I Canadian air force veteran and life member of Carpenter's Union. Memorial services 1:30 p.m. Friday at Hesser memorial chapel. Burial Cedar Memorial. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Thursday at the chapel.
Clara Phelps 78 former Cedar Rapids resident died in Springfield Ohio Tuesday after a short illness born in North English Surviving a sister Mrs Ralph Andrews Cedar Rapids a brother William Stewart Baltimore two daughters Mrs Verl Kirby Springfield and Mrs Bernard Berger Chatsworth Calif a son Jack Robertson Cincinnati six grandchildren Services Jackson Lytle mortuary Springfield Friday afternoon
Memorial services planned at Turner Chapel East for Sebvern and Stella Thornton Turner with Reverend Dee Jay Reiff officiating at noon Thursday. Graveside services follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Vinton at 1 15 p m. Lillie M Lindsey funeral at Turner Chapel East Thursday 1 30 p m with Reverend Leigh Soule officiating. Burial will be at Campbell Cemetery east of Cedar Rapids.
The House of Commons approved by 313 to 220 a government white paper detailing Britain’s policy to withdraw troops from east of Suez.
Cedar Rapids plans a fire department explorer post open to boys ages 14 to 18 with interest in firefighting and prevention. An organizational meeting is set for 7 30 p m March 14 at central fire headquarters First street and Fifth avenue SE. Fire Chief Jesse Hunter notes training with hoses ladders and equipment.
The plan would fund health programs for Alutes Eskimos and Indians of Alaska and add 600 community Indian health aides. It requests $25 million for vocational training to curb 40 percent unemployment on Indian lands and $30 million annually from 1970 for Indian road construction with expanded housing and water and waste facilities aid.
Cedar Rapids council awarded Rin derknecht Construction Co. the remodel of the old Chamber of Commerce building to house the municipal court. The bid totaled 57570, the lowest of seven bids at the meeting, with substantial completion set for June 1.
Providence AP reports Johnson and Wales junior college replaces teachers who boycotted classes over union recognition. Eighteen of 30 full time faculty are said to be union members as the school seeks to reorganize its new AF of T chapter.
Alice Souza filed a complaint in Klamath County District Court after a car collision caused by her husband Raymond Souza who was arrested on a warrant charging assault with a dangerous weapon.
A Russian fishing trawler freed a net snarled in its propeller and departed from Boston harbor after a two day stay. The vessel had been fishing off Cape Cod when the entanglement occurred.
Five young Cedar Rapids men including James A. Henriksen David L Kreibich John O. Peck Michael P Berns and Carl Schultz were arraigned in Linn district court on a Saturday breakin at Pazour Motor Sports 3303 Sixteenth avenue SW Two motorcycles valued at 1700 were reported stolen Berns Schultz and Kreibich denied the charge Henriksen was given until March 26 to move or plead All had attorneys appointed Peck faced no further action on the case Berns Schultz and Henriksen face a larceny charge for tires and wheels valued at 75 The property belonged to Larry Prachar 1426 Third avenue SE taken Feb 23 Both Berns and Schultz denied the second charge Henriksen moved or pled and all three of Berns Henriksen and Schultz are free on bond Peck remains imprisoned Kreibich is held on a municipal court charge while released on his own recognizance on the district court charge
Linn County Attorney William Faches said 12 witnesses had been questioned by midweek in the Merle J. Meyers abortion case. Meyers, 43, is accused of attempting to procure an abortion for a young Ottumwa divorcee last fall. The questioning may reveal others involved ahead of a trial set for April 29.
A retrial over an $80 400 double fatality auto accident in Linn district court ended with an out of court settlement. The suit, by the administrator of Lyle M. Ford’s estate against Donald Walter Norton’s estate, stemmed from the May 21 1964 crash that killed Ford and Norton’s co-victim. Judge Harold D. Vietor oversaw both trials. the case had been remanded after an appeal and prior rulings on evidence.
Edwin E. Silver age 21 of Central City was arrested on a Cedar Rapids municipal court warrant for assault and battery. Complainant Joe Vondracek says Silver struck him while Vondracek was policing a Prairieburg dance early Sunday, breaking his nose and doubling as a threat to kill. Silver posted $110 bond.
Gary L Tiefel of 509 Fifth Avenue SE pleaded guilty to breaking and entering. Judge J Paul Naughton sentenced him to ten years at the men’s reformatory in Anamosa for the November 28 burglary at William Maine’s residence 960 Parkview Drive Marion where about $50 in coins and six firearms were taken. He had previously denied the charge on December 4.
Col Glenn Bowles state director of Selective Service alerts undergraduate college men they can no longer be considered for IIS A classification due to fatherhood. He notes deferment changes in 1967 require writing requests and satisfactory progress toward a four year degree before age 24. Further details available at Cedar Rapids board in 634 Guaranty Building.
General Westmoreland defended the marine leadership led by Lt. Gen. Robert Cushman as army units were redeployed to support marines in the Khe Sanh region. Across Vietnam, U.S. forces reported 166 enemy killed, air strikes hit Haiphong area and Hanoi approaches, and B52s targeted northern zones.
Police investigated a Wednesday stabbing of Steven C. Ward at his Cedar Rapids home. Linda N. Connington was arrested and charged with assault with intent to injure after a claim the incident occurred at a tavern. Ward was treated at Mercy hospital and listed in satisfactory condition. Connington posted no bond after a preliminary hearing was scheduled.
Benton County board debated dividing the Atkins school district as part of its June 1 attachment to Benton Community. County Supt. Floyd Ellson testified on May surveys and a public meeting, noting the board aimed to please fewest people either way.
City commissioners vote 3 to 1 to allow Robert Voeltz to repay $474.35 in property damage in installments rather than a lump sum. Mayor Frank Bush dissents, suggesting Voeltz borrow the money himself. The damage stemmed from a Dec. 23 accident involving Voeltz’s son Danny Lee Voeltz, 21, and a city vehicle. the father offered to pay.
Thieves broke into multiple medical and dental offices at 3318 First Avenue NE and 120 Third Avenue SW, stealing 132 dollars in total. Entry appeared to be through unlocked exterior doors with doors pried inside the building.
Moscow reports offer no update on Zond 4 fate as the craft, launched Saturday, entered a parking orbit and aimed to study near-earth space. Observers note that time has passed with no official word, though silence does not confirm trouble.
The report details an attempted entry at the Keith Mossman law office in Vinton by Chevrolet, McDowell Lumber, Richards Locker and Farmers Supply. They failed to enter and stole several hundred dollars. A dairy burglary ten days earlier netted about $50 from a safe. Four breakins were reported in Benton county at that time.
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