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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1967
Page
3
Saturday weather report lists highs and lows for multiple cities with precipitation totals and humidity. The page also records March totals, normal figures, barometer, wind, sunrise and sunset times. Following are obituaries and a long list of funeral services from various towns with dates and locations.
The Senate ethics committee prepares to open a hearing on Sen. Thomas J. Dodd. The probe centers on campaign fund handling and related financial matters. Investigators focus on allegations he pocketed over 100000 dollars from testimonial dinners and campaign events from 1961 to 1965.
Everyday classifieds invite readers to buy sell and trade items with a contact number 369 1234. The short notice emphasizes ongoing opportunities for readers to place or respond to classified ads.
The San Francisco Mint shuts for two weeks to count coins and audit losses after four employees were indicted on theft charges. Mint officials deny large-scale pilfering and plan added security such as metal detectors and possible employee searches if justified.
Geraldine Farrar, famed soprano of the Metropolitan Opera during its Golden Age, died at 85 in Ridgefield Connecticut. Born in Melrose Massachusetts, she debuted in 1906 as Romeo and Juliet and retired in 1922 after a 23 role Met career. Funeral services will be private.
Eight year old Kelly Albright suffered abrasions when he darted into a car on a dirt road at the intersection with the 2900 block of Johnson avenue NW Saturday. He was treated at St Luke's hospital and released. The driver was Marcia A Cornelius a 23 year old resident of 2925 Johnson avenue NW. No charges were filed.
Two Coralville residents were injured in a one car crash on the Ely blacktop at the Linn Johnson county line Saturday at 8 38 p m Patricia Eckhoff 39 suffered fractures of both legs and facial lacerations and Joseph Ewalt 26 suffered a scalp laceration They were admitted to Mercy hospital Eckhoff underwent surgery and was placed in the intensive care ward Ewalt was listed in good condition Highway patrolman investigated the accident but made no immediate report.
Kenneth Platz, 54, of 2200 N Street SW, was arrested Saturday evening on a drunk driving charge. He was held in the city jail after police stopped his car at Bowling Street and D Street SW at 6 20 p m.
President Johnson discussed a possible Pacific trip and Easter holiday at his Texas ranch. He said he likes to meet about every six months with U S Ambassador Henry Cabot Lodge and General William Westmoreland, commander in Vietnam, and recalled recent talks in Honolulu Manila and Cam Ranh Bay with Lodge Ky and Westmoreland.
Washington reports that President Johnson is expected to seek a second term despite precedent for leaders who come to office after a predecessor's death not earning a second elective term. Officials note Johnson may want Hubert Humphrey as running mate and discuss Vietnam peace talks amid uncertainty about his plans and health.
Obituary notices for Fred Alonzo McCalley of Cedar Rapids who died after a long illness. Charles C. Madison of St. Cloud formerly of Cedar Rapids. another man born 1906 in Chicago and his survivors. Donald Leo Conway, former Cedar Rapids resident, died in Kensington California. Services and burial details given for each.
Gordon W Gilbert a Cedar Rapids resident for 18 years and service manager for the Bur roughs Corp who was connected with the company for 43 years died in a Dubuque hospital Saturday.
Congress in Jakarta stripped President Sukarno of his mandate and named Gen. Suharto, the army strongman, as acting president in a pivotal transfer of power.
George Griffin aged 18 of 1212 Eleventh Street NW was arrested Saturday afternoon on larceny charges after allegedly taking a case of beer from a car at Seeleys Foodland Market 1111 Ellis Boulevard NW. Griffin held in city jail. a 16 year old juvenile was released to parents and will have case forwarded to Linn County probation.
In Centralia Illinois a safe at a bottling plant was hammered open and $3,000 stolen. A tear gas bomb inside the safe failed to detonate, and no tears were shed by officials or onlookers as Marion county authorities reported the incident.
Edward T. Davis of Cedar Rapids died in Los Angeles after a sudden illness. Born April 26, 1937 in Memphis, he married Darlene Wyatt on October 22, 1956 in Cedar Rapids. Survived by wife and three daughters, three sons, mother Adell Davis, seven siblings, and a half-sister and half-brother. Funeral arrangements pending with body to be brought to Turner's East.
Robert W. Dairy Turner’s west of town service led by Rev. William B. Harnish at 1 30. Burial at Linwood. Hattie Spicer Turner’s east service at 3 led by Rev. Howard Harris. Burial at Spring Grove cemetery north of Covington.
The Pentagon notes improved Cat Bi airfield capable of handling jets while estimating North Vietnam fields 115 to 120 MiG jets, including 20 MiG 21s and about 95 older MiGs. Officials say steel plant raids do not signal air war escalation, with White House and State Department offering limited comment.
Paul Jones a 19 year old soldier stationed at Fort Leavenworth Kansas suffered a knee wound in a gun accident near Hiawatha while on a three day pass. He slipped on ice as he crossed a creek and the 20 gauge shotgun discharged striking his left knee. He was admitted for surgery at St Luke's hospital. Jones stayed at the home of his father in law Forrest R Morrison 1705 Texas avenue NE after leaving Cedar Rapids.
Delegates at the Iowa Conference of the United Auto Workers voted nearly unanimously to begin withdrawal from the Iowa Federation of Labor. The move targets high dues and political civil rights and legislative disagreements, with a plan to form an independent Iowa council pending local votes within four weeks.
Memorial donations listed from various individuals and groups honoring Mrs. John Harding Mrs. W F Naibert A L Hendryx Harry Mellish and others. The 1967 Camp budget shows a previous total of 586 58 and a new total 742 58 to apply. Also a TV listing promotes The FBI probe of La Cosa Nostra starring Walter Pidgeon Celeste Holm and Susan Strasberg on Channel 9 in color Sunday at 7 p.m.
Ralph Sesso, 63, of Chicago died Friday night. His son D. A. Sesso, formerly of Cedar Rapids, now lives in Spokane, Washington.
Established in 1883 by The Gazette Co. Cedar Rapids publishes daily and Sunday at 500 Third Ave SE. Night edition six issues priced at 1.25 a month or 13 a year. afternoon editions and Sunday seven issues 1.35 a month or 14 a year. AP holds exclusive republication rights.
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