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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1969

Page

60

Court Forfeits Car in Linn Drug Case

Linn county officials secured a court order forfeiting a 1966 Chevelle tied to a narcotics case after a traffic stop and search found marijuana. Defendant Robert Newton, 20, faced possession charges and invoked the Fifth Amendment. A similar action is pending against Milton Kendall, 20.

Linn County Linn District Court Warren Henry Robert Newton Milton G. Kendall First Avenue NE

Proxmire Slams Administration Inflation Policy

Senator Proxmire charges the administration with an empty inflation strategy and shunning decisive action against rising prices. He cites failure to roll back oil industry price hikes and warns of limited budget surplus amid cautious monetary policy and gradual restraint.

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

Truman Walks in Independence District After Hospital Stay

Former President Truman walked through Independence's Hualnesy district on Thursday eight days after leaving a hospital. He appeared active and greeted well wishers along the route.

Truman Independence Hualnesy

Marion Woman Dies After Lingering Illness

A Marion woman 66 died at her home Friday after a lingering illness. A native of Des Moines, she lived in Fort Worth before moving to Marion in 1963. She is survived by husband Harold W. Bedell, one daughter, five brothers, five sisters, eight grandchildren, and one great grandchild. Visitation at Monahan Stewart funeral home Sunday. Services Monday at 10 a.m. at St Joseph's Church. Burial at Mt Calgary cemetery Marengo. Father Blessington to recite Rosary Sunday evening.

The Cedar Rapkis J. H. Griffin Sacramento Calif John Flanagan Plattsville Wis James William Flanagan Williamsburg Ernest Wagner Marengo Bruce Wilson North English Clarence Hanson Sarasota Fla Sam Sheahan Irving Texas’ Y Tom Boyd Fresno Monahan-' Stewart Cedar’ Rapids St. Joseph's Church William H. ‘Blessington Mt. Calgary Father Blessington

Youth Driver's License Charge Dismissed in Municipal Court

Kevin C Flynn aged 10 had a municipal court case dismissed for operating a motor vehicle without a valid Town driver license. Judge Clinton Shaeffer cited the offender's age after Officer Robert Kacena observed him riding a mini bike on the sidewalk Wednesday afternoon with an 11 year old passenger.

Kevin C. Flynn Avenue NE Clinton Shaeffer Kevin Robert Kacena

Arrest Follows Campus Shots at San Francisco State

A 21 year old Negro student at San Francisco State College was charged after firing into an occupied building. Six shots were fired at Merced Hall, a student residence, breaking a cafeteria window and a street lamp. James Kennedy was arrested in Merced Hall. A .38 revolver was confiscated.

SAN Francisco State College Polite Merced Hall Mhers James Kennedy Houston UPI Dusan Ullon Martha's Cate Third Street Clarksville

City Briefs and Local Notices Gathered for Weekend

Civil defense siren test set for Saturday at 10 a.m. Hiawatha Library hosts story hour Saturday 2:30 p.m. at City Hall. Merle Norman Cosmetics closes for several days next week. Jim Moore of 431 Cottage Grove named to Williams College dean’s list for fall term. Eagles club hosts turkey supper at 423 Ast Street NE. Ruth Lartz of 1044 Belmont Parkway NW receives academic honors at Wheaton College. Schamberger Motors burglary report notes $35 stolen from cash box. Michael Jennings and Patrick Tranmer named to College of St. Thomas dean’s list. Sunday School urged at First Church of Christ Scientist. Office nurse wanted. write Box R-066 Gazette. Grinnell College students honored on dean’s list: Carol Martinson, Diana Satur, Shelley Smith. Moose Swiss Steak Dinner slated March 5 at Moose Lodge. adults $1.50, children 75 cents.

Jim Moore Cottage Grove Avenue Williams College Williamsburg Mass Grinnell College Carol Martinson Donald G. Martinsons Thirty-sixth Street Diana Saturi Tom Saturis Red Fox Road Shelley Smith James L. Smiths Indiandale Road

British Catholics Call for Change

In London AP report progressive Catholics urge reform of the Roman Curia and church wealth. They argue papal apparatus linked to worldly prestige distorts evangelical authority. The protest, from the Pastoral Development Group formed by priests and lay intellectuals, targets church structure and modern world encyclicals.

London Britain Jchurch Bogota

Four Injured in Three Cedar Rapids Street Collisions

Four people were injured in three crashes on Cedar Rapids streets Thursday afternoon. Floyd L. Smith of 715 Oakland NE was treated and released after a two vehicle collision near Sixth Street and Twenty seventh Avenue SW with Gerald Haight of 246 Thirty second Street NW. Smith was charged with driving left of center. Susan E. Mott of 425th Avenue NE suffered a fractured arm and facial lacerations in a two car crash at First Avenue and Twenty seventh Avenue SE and was treated at St. Luke's hospital. Jane Osterhaus of 2325 First Avenue SE was charged with disobeying a traffic signal after her vehicle ran a red light and struck the Mott auto. In another crash at Avenue and Thirteenth Street two other autos were involved. Kim F. Shearer of 926 Nineteenth Street NW started into the intersection and hit Loys E. Adams of 1236 Belmont Parkway NW, sending Adams into Bonnie J. Spear of 65 West Tenth Avenue, Marion, in a head on collision. Spear and Adams were treated at St. Luke's Hospital and released. Shearer was charged with failure to yield the right of way at a stop intersection. College Found Wesleyan college was founded in Middletown Conn in 1835.

Cedar Rapids Floyd L. Smith Oakland Road St. Luke's Hospital Smith Gerald Ik. Haight Thirty-second Street Sixth Street Twenty-seventh Avenue Susan E. Mott 425Th Avenue Jeff First Avenue Twentyseventh Avenue St. Luke’s Hospital Jane Osterhaus First Avenue SE Mott Auto Avenue Thirteenth Street Kim F. Shearer Nineteenth Street Loys E. Adams Belmont Parkway Adams Bonnie J. Spear Tenth Avenue Marion Spear St. Luke’s Shearer

Can't Keep Up with Who's In and Out

New Delhi AP Speaker Sanjiva Reddy of the lower house struggles to track members jailed or released. Police must inform him when arrests occur and the speaker notifies the house. He noted arrests for demonstrations at the British high commission, then learned they had been bailed and returned to their seats.

New Delhi Sanjiva Reddy Reddy British High Commission

New Zealand 1906 Stamps Sell at Harmer Auction

A private buyer paid 2340 dollars at Harmer's auction for an envelope bearing three one-penny claret stamps issued by New Zealand in 1906. The envelope is one of four known to exist and the color choice later replaced by vermillion.

London Harmer’s New Zealand

Professor Destroys Draft Card at Fresno Rally

Fresno State linguistics professor Byron Black 29 ate his draft card at an antiwar rally. He had surrendered his card last fall but a new card was issued to him. He poured catsup on the card before disposing of it as demonstrators protested the draft.

Fresno Calif Sresno State College Byron Black

Breakin at Nixon Feeds Ends with $945 Stolen

Sheriff Milo Quigley probes a Wednesday night burglary east of the city at Nixon Feeds. A window was broken to gain entry and about $945 in cash disappeared.

Schamberger Motors Third Avenue SE Tama PAMA Milo Quigley Nixon Feeds

Nuclear treaty faces sharp Senate floor criticism

The nuclear nonproliferation Treaty is debated on the Senate floor with opponents led by Barry Goldwater warning of U.S. role as world policeman and calls for immediate big power disarmament talks. Chairman Fulbright expects two thirds approval after committee action endorsing prompt disarmament talks.

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

Promises Crackdown On Lawmakers Accepting Retainers

London AP reports Prime Minister Wilson pledges to crack down on Labour MPs who take retainers from public relations firms. The vow targets lawmakers implicated in industry ties and seeks stricter ethics rules.

London Wilson Labor Party

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By Roeland Krekeler State Department of Justice Board of Supervisors Justice Department Rees Wally Gall Forest Hills Wenly Road Kennedy State Todd Jack Haldeman Bob Grill Bob Leedam Frank Sill Tommy Tucker Knepper Don Fahren Quicker Realty Company Realtors Iowa Allela Jackson Bonds Civil Defense Ludmila Rpm Hiawatha Library Hiawatha City Hall Merle Norman Cosmetics Pierson's Florists Jessie Cook Seventh Street Mercy. Hospital Eagles Club Ast Street Scarlet Angel Ruth A. iLartz Harlan J. Lortz Wheaton College Wheaton, Ill Jeromes Adva Michael Jennings Hill Drive Patrick Tranmer Fourth Avenue SE College of St.Thomas Winona Mina First Church of Christ, Scientist Second Avenue Southeast Adv Wesleyan College Middletown Conn Perpetual Savings and Loan Association Second Ave S. A East Washington Lews City
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