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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1969

Page

5

Court forfeits car in Linn County narcotic case

Linn County Attorney seeks to forfeit a 1966 Chevelle owned by Henry Illinois man after police found marijuana in the trunk during a narcotics arrest of Robert B. Newton 20. Judge Warren Rees ruled the vehicle forfeited to the state under a 127th Iowa code provision. A second similar hearing is pending for Milton Kendall.

Linn County Linn District Court Warren Rees Henry Ill Robert B. Newton State Department of Justice Board of Supervisors Justice Department Rees Newton Milton G. Kendall First Avenue NE

Marion Woman 66 Dies After Lingering Illness

Aline M. Bedell 66 of Marion died at home Friday after a lingering illness. Born August 25, 1902 in Des Moines she lived in Fort Worth Texas before moving to Marion in 1963. Survived by husband Harold W. Bedell one daughter J H Griffin of Sacramento six siblings eight grandchildren and one great grandchild. Services Monday at 10 a.m. at St Josephs Church Cedar Rapids burial Mt Calvary Marengo. Rosary Sunday 8 p.m. at Monahan Stewart Funeral Home.

Marion Aline M. Bedell Harold W. Bedell Third Avenue Des Moines Fort Worth Texas J. H. Griffin Sacramento Calif John Flanagan Pilattsville Wis James William Flanagan Williamsburg Ernest Wagner Marengo Bruce Wilson North English Clarence Hanson Sarasota Fla Sam Sheahan Irving Tom Boyd Fresno Monahan- Stewart Cedar: Rapids St. Joseph’s Church William H. Blessington Mt. iCalvary Cemetery Father Blessington Funeral

Rescuer Needed Rescue Himself Houston Chimney Incident

In Houston a 17 year old named Dough Dusan offered to climb a chimney to rescue an unidentified teenage girl locked out of her home. Firefighters used a rope to pull him out after about 45 minutes. The girl was inside the fashionable southwest Houston residence when the door could not be opened.

Houston UPI Dusan

Proxmire Slams Admin Inflation Policy Amid Criticism

Senator Proxmire says the administration relies on neutral policies and generalizations to curb inflation and fails to roll back oil price hikes. He cites hearings showing no budget surplus and warns the approach may cost American consumers. He faults economic advisers for too-little action and too-late warnings.

Washington Proxmire D-Wis Senate House Economic Committee National Association of Manufacturers Chamber of Commerce New York Paul McCracken Council of Economic Advisers

Truman Walks to Independence Business District

Former President Truman walked to Independence's business district eight days after hospital discharge. He appeared in public wearing a suit and hat, quickly drawing reporters and onlookers as he moved along Main Street.

Independence Truman

Voters Approve 700000 Bond for Clarksville School

Clarksville residents authorize a 700000 bond issue and a separate bond tax levy for a new junior-senior high school. The bond issue passes 796 to 64 and the tax levy 786 to 73.

Clarksville

Good Reason For No License He's Too Young

A charge of operating a motor vehicle without a valid Iowa driver's license was dismissed in municipal court on Thursday against Kevin C Flynn age 10. Judge Clinton Shaeffer cited the offender's age. Officer Kacena observed him riding a mini bike on the sidewalk with an 11 year old passenger.

Iowa Kevin C. Flynn B Avenue NE Clinton Shaeffer Kevin Robert Kacena

Arrest Follows Campus Shots at San Francisco State

A 21 year old Negro student James Kennedy was charged after a Friday night shooting at San Francisco State college. Police said six pistol shots were fired into Merced Hall and windows broken. Officers seized a .38 revolver a .25 automatic and ammunition.

SAN Francisco San Francisco State College Merced Hall James Kennedy

Breakin at Cafe Nets Thieves $565

Burglars broke into Martha's cafe at 1422 Third Street SE Thursday night and stole about $565 from a safe and a rear hiding place containing $65. Police found no visible forced-entry signs.

Cafe Nets Martha’s Cafe Third Street

Want Ad Recruitment Ad Promises Hidden Hire Aids

A classified notice invites readers to use a want ad service to locate hard to find items or staff. The feature highlights discreet listings and targeted placements for job seekers and buyers alike.

City Briefs and Local Notices Snapshot

Civil defense siren test scheduled for Saturday at 10 am. Various ads note events at St Ludmila auditorium and Hiawatha library, plus store closings and sales. Local students from Williams College Grinnell College and College of St. Thomas named to dean’s lists. A Moose Lodge dinner fundraiser and Eagles Turkey Supper are listed with times and prices. An auto shop burglary at Schamberger Motors is reported with a $35 cash loss.

British Catholics Call for Change

Progressive Roman Catholics in Britain demand divestment of superfluous riches and elimination of the Italian mentality from the Curia. They criticize a Curia seen as wealth tied and nationalistic, saying it weakens evangelical authority and renders papal documents empty. The protest came from the Pastoral Development Group formed in December.

London Britain Bogota

Four Injured in Three Collisions On C R Streets

Four people were injured in three Cedar Rapids accidents Thursday afternoon. Floyd L. Smith was treated for a fractured left wrist after a two vehicle crash on Sixth Street and Twenty seventh Avenue SW and was charged with driving to the left of center. Susan E. Mott sustained a fractured left arm and facial lacerations in a two car wreck at First Avenue and Twenty seventh Avenue SE. Jane Osterhaus was cited for disobeying a traffic signal. A three car collision at E Avenue and Thirteenth Street NW left Kim R. Shearer and Loys E. Adams with knee and mouth injuries. Adams and Bonnie J. Spear were treated for injuries and released. Spear and Shearer faced charges for failure to yield at a stop.

Cedar Rapids Floyd L. Smith Oakland Road St. Luke’s Hospital Smith Gerald K. Haight Thirty-second Street Sixth Street Twenty Seventh Avenue Susan E. Mott E Avenue NE First Avenue Twentyseventh Avenue SE Jane Osterhaus First Avenue SE Mott Auto E Avenue Thirteenth Street Kim R. Shearer Nineteenth Street Loys E. Adams Belmont Parkway Adams Bonnie J. Spear West Tenth Avenue Marion Spear Shearer

Indian Speaker Struggles With Arrested and Released MPs

New Delhi AP reports Speaker Sanjiva Reddy of the lower house cannot track which members are jailed and which are released. Police must inform him of arrests and he must notify the house. He announced arrests for protests at the British high commission but learned those MPs were bailed and back in their seats.

New Delhi Sanjiva Reddy Reddy British High Commission

1906 Envelope Brings $2340 at Harmer’s Stamp Auction

A private buyer paid $2,340 for an envelope bearing three one-penny claret New Zealand stamps issued in 1906. The item is one of four known to exist, but the color proved unsatisfactory and vermillion stamps soon replaced them.

London Harmer’s New Zealand

Professor Eats His Draft Card Rally Provokes Protest

Fresno California based linguistics professor Byron Black age 29 ate his selective service card at an antiwar rally after sending in his card last fall and receiving a new card. The scene drew attention from fellow protesters and authorities as the act highlighted draft opposition.

Fresno, Calif UPI Fresno State College Byron Black

Tama Breakin at Nixon Feeds Under Sheriff Investigation

Sheriff Milo Quigley investigates a Wednesday night break in at Nixon Feeds just east of Tama. A window was broken to gain entry and $9.45 in cash was stolen.

Jas the Gazette AMA Milo Quigley Nixon Feeds

Wesleyan College Founded in Middletown 1831

The article notes that Wesleyan college was established in Middletown Connecticut in 1831 defining the institution's historic origin.

Wesleyan College Middletown Conn

Nuclear Treaty Faces Senate Floor Criticism And Debate

On the senate floor the nuclear nonproliferation treaty draws sharp, predictable criticism from Republicans led by Barry Goldwater who warn of U S policing the world while calls for immediate big power disarmament talks gain pace. Chairman Fulbright expects a two thirds vote soon as the foreign relations committee backs urgent talks.

Senate Washington Barry Goldwater Arizona U.S Fulbright Foreign Relations Committee

Promised Crackdown on Retainers by MPs in London

Prime Minister Wilson pledged to Labor MPs that he will crack down on legislators accepting retainers from public relations firms.

London Wilson Labor Party

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By Roland Krekeler Jack Haldeman Wally Gall Forest Hills Weing Road Kennedy Gene Todd Bob Grill Bob Seedom Bernie Friedl Frank Sill Knepper My Flicker Realty Company Realtors Tommy Tucker Don Fahren Alicia Jackson Bonds Civil Defense St. Ludmila’s Auditorium Hiawatha Library Hiawatha City Hall Merle Norman Cosmetics Jim Moore Cottage Grove Avenue Williams College Mass Shamrock Pierson’s Florists Michael Jennings Hill Drive Patrick Tranmer Fourth Avenue SE College of St. Thomas Winona Minn First Church of Christ, Scientist Second Avenue Southeast Grinnell College Carol Martinson Donald G. Martinsons Thirty-sixth Street Diana Saluri Tom Saluris Red Fox Road Shelley Smith James L. Smiths Indiandale Road Jessie Cook Seventh Street Mercy Hospital Eagles Club 1St Street Scarlet Angel Ruth A. Lortz Harlan J. Lortz Wheaton College Wheaton, IN PDS Jeromes Schamberger ‘Motors Third Avenue SE C.R. Streets Tama Perpetual Second Ave S. E East Washington Iowa City Goldwater U.N Security Council
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