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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1965
Page
4
Saturday forecasts show high temperatures across cities from the 30s to the 60s with no precipitation. The report includes wind, humidity, and barometer readings and lists upcoming services for numerous individuals across towns such as Independence Elkader Tama Sigourney Reynolds Donohue Decorah Wauken etc 과.
The article notes Vatican changes to the liturgy allowing use of modern languages and altar facing the congregation. Changes are optional but widely adopted with new altars in Rome and bishops issuing guidance. Some Catholics prefer the old Latin mass and resist. Pope Paul urges priests to explain the reforms over the coming year.
Police search for a young driver who fled a two car collision at Ninth street and A avenue NW Saturday. The abandoned 1965 car was stolen from Cartwright's, Inc. at 119 Third avenue SE. Other driver was David W. Jenkins of 1035 Memorial drive SE. Damage estimated at 700 dollars to Cartwright and 600 dollars to Jenkins. No injuries.
Peace Corps director Sargent Shriver announced that Philadelphia Syracuse and the District of Columbia will each hire 100 uncertified Peace Corps volunteers as teachers. At a 1000 volunteer meeting officials Carl Hansen Dr David Horowitz and Dr Franklin Barry outlined the plan amid concerns about certification requirements and school readiness.
Carlson a Cedar Rapids resident for two years, born April 30 1943 in Minneapolis, died in a windstorm incident. He worked as a customer engineer for IBM Cedar Rapids and was active in IBM club and other local groups. Survived by wife Susan Brandt, his parents, and a brother. services pending at Turner mortuary.
Chief Gatsha Buthelezi and his Zulu warriors protest a government ban on the film Zulu which reenacts the 1879 Zulu war. The movie, shot in South Africa, earned a D certificate restricting black viewing and sparked debate on race relations and censorship.
The text describes Marines ashore in the Southeast Asia area for the first time in prior Laotian and Vietnam crises. It notes Da Nang air base’s strategic role, the arrival of a Hawk anti-aircraft battalion, and a 7th Fleet battalion landing team kept afloat with thousands of Marines ready.
City officials monitored the Cedar River as it fluctuated above 10 feet during the day. It crested at 11.5 feet around 9 PM then eased to 11.4 by 9:30 PM. Barricades closed three streets Otis Road SE A Street SW near the Rock Island bridge and Ellis Boulevard NW past Brad's Beach. No serious damage reported. Robbins Road 3200 block also flooded but passable.
A Navy helicopter flew nonstop from San Diego to Jacksonville setting a new world distance record. It covered 2,340 nautical miles with fuel to spare landing aboard the Franklin D. Roosevelt at 10 10 p m EST after departing at 6 20 a m. The flight reached up to 15 000 feet.
UPI reports Senator Barry Goldwater rebutting President Johnson on Vietnam policy in Columbus Georgia. Goldwater says Johnson's Vietnam decisions align with his own three year advocacy but asserts he would have begun bombing North Vietnam sooner.
The chamber condemns expansion of the U S employment service and warns that private hiring remains faster. It cites the 1965 economy’s main issue as balance of payments and urges allied cost sharing, tariff cuts, and tax revisions to spur investment and curb capital outflows. It critiques the 1966 budget as expansionist with a $127.4 billion cash total and notes defense and space outlays leveling off.
Stella Vivian Hogan 1896 Friday died in a local nursing home after a long illness. Survived by five sisters and a brother, with memorial services at Turner's Monday 3 p m conducted by Rev Milton Vogel of St Pauls Methodist church, burial Oliphant cemetery north of Cedar Rapids. Friends may call at the chapel.
Robert J. Elias 47, a former Cedar Rapids resident and World War II veteran, died February 26 in Los Angeles after a short illness. He was born September 1, 1917 in Cedar Rapids. Survivors include his wife Margaret three sons all of Cedar Rapids his mother a stepson a sister and four brothers. services and burial were held in Los Angeles.
Obituary notices list services and burial plans for Otto Ivan, Carl Joseph Turner, Inez Irene Mahannah Beatty Bearle, Jesse Curtis, Mrs. Frank Hyde, and others. Services span Grace Church Dunkard Cedar Memorial Linwood Immaculate Conception Mt Calvary. call times at Turner's and Brady mortuary noted. Military honors by American Legion scheduled at Evergreen Lineville.
Five men were injured Saturday night when a snow plow pushed by a train bounced on ice and toppled onto a diesel unit. All injured were riding in the enclosed snow plow used to clear Chicago and North Western lines blocked by last week’s heavy snow. Names were not released.
Lowell DeWitt Kinney 68 of Tipton died Saturday in Iowa City after a long illness. He lived much of his life in Clarence. Survived by brother Edward Kinney Cedar Rapids and one nephew plus three nieces. Services Monday at 2 at Sheets and Son funeral home. Burial in Tipton Masonic cemetery.
Local readers rely on Gazette want ads to find goods and services. The classified section connects buyers with sellers across categories from job listings to vehicles and housing. The compact notices reflect community needs and market activity in daily commerce.
Publication details show the Cedar Rapids Gazette Co established in 1883 and publishing daily and Sunday at 50 cents plus circulation at 50 Third Avenue Southeast Cedar Rapids Iowa Postage paid Cedar Rapids Iowa.
A chipped Lincoln dinner plate missing for about six decades was mailed to President Johnson and returned to the White House display. Nicholas Morgan Jr. related how Theodore Roosevelt gave the plate to Morgan’s uncle, who later passed it to Morgan, who now restores it. The plate accompanies a perfect companion in the White House collection and features an imported Limoges Haviland design with royal purple borders and an eagle emblem.
Memory notices for Mrs Carl Kruse Jr Ada Schwab and Yvonne Hasek listed with donors and affiliations. Includes a 1965 Camp budget note showing a previous balance of 1345.89 and total 1383.89. The fragment also cites Camp Good Health and a 1965 context with small monetary entries.
The U S embassy was attacked by about 2,000 students including Europeans in a riot over North Vietnam bombings. Chinese authorities said 30 were injured and nine seriously after clashes with Soviet police. About 500 Red Army soldiers were deployed as 1,800 students watched or joined the turmoil.
GALVESTON AP West Gulf Coast district longshore men Saturday began returning to work after voting overwhelmingly to accept a new contract. Most piers in Galveston idled since January were humming with activity by mid afternoon.
Republicans who signed the policy declaration favor hiring a full-time secretary since the year's start. Chairman Tucker wants more time to implement the plan and had planned a central committee meeting for late April to present a comprehensive financing plan. By-laws lack a method to oust a chairman, though no-confidence votes typical. Tucker has led the county party since B D Silliman's 1963 resignation and a 1964 re-election.
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