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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1969

Page

51

Two Accused Of Larceny At Hy Vee

Cedar Rapids police charged James Rossey 38 and Ronald Rugger 25 with larceny after they allegedly loaded cigarettes canned goods and meats worth 413 09 into a panel truck at Hy Vee 1556 First Avenue NE The pair were found at the Aossey residence after a licensed truck check and a search warrant. Both posted 2 5 bonds and were released.

Cedar Rapids James Rossey Thirty-first Street Ronald Rugger Eichteenth Street First Avenue NE Aossey Rugger Rossey

Clerk Proposes Dividing Large Third Precinct

Cedar Rapids city clerk Harold Schaefer urged the council to split the large third precinct creating a 37th precinct from the south half. About 1 000 voters would vote at the waterworks building on Shaver road NE while 2 000 in the remainder would vote at Adams school. The change depends on state subdistricts.

Cedar Rapids Harold Schaefer Schaefer Shaver Road Adams School Oakland Road J Avenue Cedar River

Ships Crash Near Singapore Sinks. Four Die, Seven Missing

The freighter Sun Tai collided with an ore carrier off Singapore and sank Tuesday. Four crewmen were killed and seven were reported missing, believed trapped in the engine room.

Singapore Sun Tai

Local Briefs Highlight Community Events And Crime

Young Democrats meet Sunday at 3 p.m. at ICBJ hall. Teenager talk Friday at 8 p.m. First Presbyterian church. Optimist club to host Des Moines police academy representative Thursday noon at Elks club. Peregrine decorating staff to join Kenwood House. Story Hour for preschoolers Wednesday at 10:30 in downtown library. Lenten hair specials at Youngs Beauty Clinic. Coin Club meets Wednesday 7:30 p.m. YWCA room 109. Dean Oakes to discuss counterfeit coins. John Waalk reports a home entry. Florence Atkinson charged with shoplifting seven blouses valued at $24. Obituary note: John Nemec omitted from previous notice.

Police Academy Des Moines Elks Club Jay McNamara Kenwood House Cedar Rapids Dean Oakes Iowa City

Car Runs Off Without Him In Boise

In Boise Idaho William Maney tried to flick a cigarette from his car but knocked off his glasses instead. He stopped to retrieve them and watched the vehicle roll away with no driver. Police say Maney chased the car for about 150 yards before it jumped a curb and rolled down an embankment toward the Boise River.

Boise, Idaho William Maney Haney Boise River

Columnists and Page Features Preview

The listing highlights Today's Columnists including Tom Wicker Marquis Childs Evans Novak Russell Baker and others with sections on Dear Abby and financial and legislative notes. Entertainment and sports writers are noted with Rick DuBrow Leonard Lyons Art Buchwald Gus Schrader Lana Ogden and Don Walton among others with prep pages and bowling coverage.

Exhfort Tom Wicker Marquis Childs Evans Novak Russell Baker Rick DuBrow Leonard Lyons Art Buchwald Gus Schrader Lana Ogden Don Walton

No DDT in Elm Disease Battle in Cedar Rapids

City Forester Robert Gardner says Cedar Rapids crews will spray Melboxyehler for Dutch elm disease this spring. Iowa State research shows dormant mix may be applied below freezing with alcohol added. Precautions will prevent spray on cars. detergent removes it. Town State Univ stops recommending DDT against Dutch elm disease.

Cedar Rapids Robert Gardner Iowa State University Gardner Town State University

Child Killed by Cigaret Device in Restaurant Incident

In Streator Illinois Alefa Warwick, three, died Monday after a cigaret machine in a restaurant toppled onto her. Coroner James Thompson said the cause of the fall is not yet known and investigations continue.

Streator Alefa Warwick James Thompson

Scannell Named to U of Kansas Post

Lawrence Kan. announced Dr Dale P Scannell will become dean of the KU school of education, succeeding Dr. V E. Studies show he served on the KU faculty 1959 to 1967 and will assume the post August 1 after appointment by Chancellor Wescoe. The changes come as Iowa lawmakers delay a venereal disease control bill amid questions about teen access and teen patient reporting to the state health department.

Des Moines Iowa State Department ‘of Health Lawrence, Run UPI Dale P Scannell Thes University of Town School of Education University of Kansas W. Clarke Wescoe Scatinell

Bucher Testifies On Captivity At North Korea Prison

Coronado Calif UPI Cmdr Lloyd Bucher described captors as fundamentally cruel and brutal savages during a navy court of inquiry He spoke for five hours detailing efforts to keep his crew united in 11 months of captivity He recounted gruesome scenes and induced anti American indoctrination while noting escape plans and personality clashes with executive officer Edward Murphy

Bucher E. Miles Harvey Murphy Murphy- Bucher

Eight Presidents Served After Van Buren from Eight States

The succession after Martin Van Buren saw eight different presidents assume the office, each hailed from distinct states. This historical sequence highlights the geographic diversity of early American leadership.

Martin van Buren

Blaze Destroys SE Residence Blame Appliance

Fire destroyed a SE Cedar Rapids residence at 4231 Mt Vernon Road, likely started by an overheated electrical appliance in the front bedroom. Estimated loss $11,000. Mrs Edenson and her daughter occupied the one story home. the daughter left for work, Mrs Edenson called in the alarm. Cedar Rapids firefighters, aided by West Bertram, extinguished the blaze about 7 am.

Whenson Mt.’ Vernon Road Dave Maughan West Bertram Cedar Rapids Maughan O Strong

Eastern Iowa RV Expo Opens at Hawkeye Downs Friday

The fourth annual Eastern Iowa Recreational Vehicle Expo begins Friday at Hawkeye Downs Exhibition Building. It features travel trailers, foldouts, pickup campers, motor homes, and new camping gear, with 15 dealer booths and an estimated 200000 dollars in vehicles on display. Mayor Frank Bush will inaugurate the event, with invitations extended to officials from nearby cities. The show runs 10 am to 10 pm Friday, 10 am to 10 pm Saturday, and 12 noon to 8 pm Sunday.

Frank Bush Cedar Rapids

Development Head Pay Boost Voted in Des Moines

DES MOINES A 73 to 40 vote lifts the 20 060 yearly cap on the director of the Town development commission salary. The commission has been without a director for over a year as officials reject a 25 000 ceiling amendment by 75 to 34. An active hire is expected as the salary cap rises.

Des Moines Town House Town Development Commission House

Hijack Attempt Turns Deadly Over Colombian Airliner

In Cartagena police and marines killed one hijacker and wounded another during an attempted forced takeoff to Cuba. A third hijacker was captured as the plane, denied refueling, sat on the taxiway toward Barranquilla. Five people including police and passengers were wounded, with one fatality.

Bogota Colombia Nen Cuba Cartagena Barranquilla Cubs

Kennedy named 1969 Exemplary Man of the Year

Treasury Secretary David Kennedy received the 1969 Exemplary Man of the Year award from the Associated Men Students at Brigham Young University in Provo Utah on Monday.

Provo Utah Treasury David Kennedy Associated Men Students of Brigham Young University

Travel trailers and campers showcased with films and kids’ activities

A campsite exhibition features travel trailers pick-up campers new motor homes and foldable campers. The display includes travel films cartoons balloons for children and gift certificates to attract visitors.

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