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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1968
Page
10
Debbie Reynolds delivers a standout TV showcase with humor and superb performing range. She carries the hour, overcoming minor flaws in a four part program featuring Bob Hope, Jim Nabors, Bobby Darin, and Donald O’Connor with stylish dances and sharp comic timing.
President Nixon told a nationwide audience that cities may see a cooler summer if warnings against racial violence prompt decisive action. He warned force would be employed against violent perpetrators and stressed nonmilitary measures alongside military efforts. He cited campaign remarks recorded Monday and noted policy failures in handling the war.
Otto A Scholtz 84 Danish immigrant and founder of Scholtz Engineering Works Inc died Wednesday night in the hospital named for him. He built a prosperous firm and donated thousands to charities including about 800000 to Schultz Memorial Hospital in honor of his wife Charlotte, serving as board chairman at his death.
Iowa Highway Commission approved bids totaling 8.5 million for projects including Portland Cement Paving at Oakdale Security Medical Facility and maintenance garage site on route 218, 0.241 mile, awarded to Fred Carlson Co. Inc Decorah for 100,812 dollars. Relocation of route 9 at intersection with route 51 at Essinger Electric Fort Dodge bid 8,409 dollars.
Democratic State Sen. Robert J. Burns says he will not seek re election citing economic reasons. State Rep. Minnette Doderer announces candidacy for Burns seat, a move that follows her two terms as representative and a special session.
In Hollywood UPI reports an autopsy found former Speaker Joseph Martin died of peritonitis caused by a ruptured appendix. He apparently was unaware of the condition.
Detroit Mayor Jerome Cavanagh appealed for sanity amid rumor driven violence fears after a newspaper strike left Detroit without daily papers for 114 days. He warned against an arms race and vigilante actions while noting police and fire departments are on alert though no incidents occurred.
Emma Drahos a longtime Solon resident died Thursday after a brief illness. Born March 15 1878 in Solon she lived in West Liberty the last seven years. Surviving Irma Zeithamel Iowa City George West Liberty and Rose Reed Los Angeles husband John died 1960 Services Brush Funeral Home Solon at 2 p m Saturday Rev A T Washington Burial Oakland Cemetery Friends may call Friday afternoon.
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