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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1969

Page

62

Two Accused Of Larceny At Hy-Vee

Cedar Rapids police report two men James Rossey and Ronald Rugger accused of larceny at Hy-Vee on First Avenue NE. Officers say they saw suspects loading merchandise into a panel truck at 11 15 p m Monday and detained Rugger after recognizing him as the store assistant manager.

Cedar Rapids James Rossey Thirty-first Street Ronald Rugger Eighteenth Street Hy-Vee First Avenue NE Krugger Rugger

City Briefs and Community Meetings in Des Moines

Young Democrats in Linn county plan a Sunday meeting at 3 p.m. in ICBJ hall. Jer ome's advertises 24 hour emergency roofing services with two phone numbers. Parents Without Partners will host E M Owen to discuss "The Teenager" at First Presbyterian church Friday at 8 p.m. Des Moines Optimist notes a police truck check. a truck registered to Aossey led to a warrant search at the Aossey residence where cigarets, canned goods, and meats valued at $413.05 were found.

Young Democrats Ine Linn County Icbj Hall E. M. Owen First Presbyterian Church Des Moines Elks Club Aossey Rugger

Car Runs Off Without Him in Boise River Incident

Niam Haney let go of his cigarette and turned to retrieve his glasses when the car he was in rolled away, pursued about 150 yards, jumped a curb, and plunged down an embankment into the Boise river by the city shore. He remained on scene and reported no serious injury.

Boise Idaho Niam Haney Haney Boise River

Clerk Proposes Dividing Large Third Precinct

City clerk proposes splitting Cedar Rapids third precinct into two voting areas with 1000 voters in the southern portion to use Shaver road NE waterworks building while about 2000 remain at Adams School. Council plans precinct 937 and legislature may delay changes. story hour and local ads noted.

Cedar Rapids Paul Ver Harold Schaefer Vais George Buckley University of Town Assn Azih Cedar Raphalt Ids Art Center Schaefer Shaver Adams Seerath Day Street Oakland Road

Woman Charged With Shoplifting at Armstrone's

Charged-Fiorence D. Atkinson, 33, of 4525 Benton Street NE, faced shoplifting charges after authorities said she took seven blouses from Armstrone's valued at 24 dollars. Bond set at 110 dollars. A freighter near Singapore collided with an ore carrier, sank. four crewmen died and seven were missing, believed trapped in the engine room.

Fiorence D Atkinson Benton Street Armstrone Singapore Sun Tai John Rainbow Adv

Bucher describes North Koreans as cruel brutal savages during captivity

Navy commander Robert Bucher testified about 11 months of captivity in North Korea describing brutal acts by guards including watching soldiers pull baby birds from nests and toads apart. He spoke of anti American indoctrination and suggested the captors manipulated news conferences and prisoner confessions.

Bucher E. Miles Harivey

No DDT in Elm Disease Battle

Cedar Rapids foresters plan Methoxychlor spraying this spring to combat Dutch elm disease replacing DDT. Iowa State University research allows dormant application below freezing with alcohol added. Crews aim to begin in coming weeks and will take precautions to protect vehicles. the chemical does not harm auto finishes and detergent removes it.

Cedar Rapids Robert Gardner Iowa State University Gardner

Action Delayed After VD Bill Is Questioned

In Des Moines Iowa senators delayed action on a venereal disease control bill as lawmakers pressed questions. The measure would allow minors over 16 to seek diagnosis and treatment for venereal disease without parental consent and require doctors to report patient names to the state health department.

DES Moines Iowa Iowa State University State Department of Health

iScannell Named to U. of Kansas Post

Lawrence Kansas UP I says Dr Dale P Scannell was named dean of the school of education at the University of Kansas with Chancellor Wescoe announcing he will take the post August 1 Scannell previously served on the KU faculty and administration from 1959 to 1967

iScannell U. of Kansas Post W. Clarke Wescoe Scannell

Child Killed by Cigaret Device in Restaurant

In Streator Illinois a three year old girl Aleta Warwick died Monday when a cigaret machine in a restaurant toppled onto her. Coroner James Thompson said the cause of the fall is not yet known and is under investigation.

Streator, Ir UPI Aleta Warwick James Thompson

Blaze Destroys SE Residence Likely From Appliance

Fire destroyed the Pear Edenson residence at 4231 Mt Vernon Road SE Tuesday morning. Assistant Chief Dave Maughan of West Bertram said Cedar Rapids fire crews arrived to find the house and contents heavily involved. Loss estimated at 11000 dollars. fire suspected to have started in a front bedroom from an overheated electrical appliance. Mrs Edenson and her daughter inhabited the home. daughter left for work as the smoke alarm was sounded.

Pear Edenson Mt, Vernon Road Dave Maughan West Bertram Fire Department Cedar Rapids Maughan Edenson

Martin Van Buren Succeeded by Eight Presidents from Different States

The passage notes that Martin Van Buren witnessed eight different presidents rise to the office, each hailing from a distinct state, illustrating a unique sequence of leadership transitions across varied regions.

Martin van Buren

Trailer and Camper Show Opens at Hawkeye Downs

The Iowa Recreational Vehicle Expo at Hawkeye Downs in Cedar Rapids opens Friday with ceremonies at noon. The public can visit 10 am to 10 pm Friday and Saturday, and noon to 8 pm Sunday. Mayor Frank Bush will inaugurate the event with local officials present. Fifteen dealers will display about 55 brands and vehicles valued around $200,000.

Iowa Hawkeye Downs Iowa Mobile Housing Institute Frank Bush Cedar Rapids

Des Moines Town Council Raises Director Salary Cap

In Des Moines the town house voted 73 to 40 to remove the 20 000 a year ceiling for the director of the Town development commission. The commission has lacked a director for over a year as officials say the limit hindered hiring. An amendment to set a 25 000 ceiling was defeated 75 to 34.

House

Hijack Attempt Ends In Deaths In Colombia

In Bogota AP reports an airliner was seized by three hijackers armed with submachine guns after government refused fuel. The plane sat on the tarmac for 15 minutes toward Barranquilla as police surrounded it. The hijackers fled after opening fire, wounding five police passengers and causing one death.

Bogota Colombia Barranquilla Cuba

Local fair to feature travel films and cartoons

A community show will display equipment teat and a variety of fringe acts. Travel films, cartoons and baliooss will accompany the featured pieces.

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