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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1969

Page

4

Out-of-Court Settlements in Two Civil Cases Reported

Sheriff Waller Grant said two Linn county civil cases in district court near Troy Mills have settled out of court. One suit by Lorraine Marsh estate seeks 20000 damages over a boy’s shotgun death. the other by Theolin Keenney seeks 12500 damages for injuries from a naval accident.

Waller Grant Iria Linn Troy Mills Perth Grant Lorraine ‘Marsh Hinkley Avenue Rapids

Linn County Seeks Third Auto Forfeiture in Drug Case

Linn county officials pursue seizure of a car tied to alleged narcotic transport. Robert Hamilton, 24, faces possession charges from Cedar Rapids Municipal Court. A hearing is set for April 1 to show why the vehicle should be forfeited to the state.

Linn County Linn Robert Hamilton Avenue NW Cedar Rapids Mamilton Starlite First Avenue Warren Rees Hamilton Dhe

Four Inmates Placed on Bread and Water in Linn County Jail

Four inmates at Linn County Jail were put on bread and water for ten days after damaging jail plumbing by ripping stools from the floor. Inmates named are Michael Akers, Robert Steil, Phillip Booth, and William Fuller. Steil, Booth, and Fuller faced additional charges or charges pending, with Akers released after serving a speeding sentence.

Linn County Walter Grant Grant Michael Akers Thirty-fifth Street Drive Robert Steil Oelwein Phillip Booth Palo William Fuller Central City Akers Steil Booth Fuller

Suspended Sentence for Theft from Church

Robert J. Vis of Reno Nevada received a suspended sentence of 0 days in Linn county jail after pleading guilty to petty larceny for stealing 3.20 dollars from a Fairfax Catholic church at noon on Sunday. Vis appeared in court before Justice of the Peace Glenn Pesan.

Robert J. Vis Reno Nev Linn County Fairfax Vis Justice of the Glenn’ Pesan

Woman 28 Fined For Drunk Driving In Linn Court

Draline M. Spore, 28, of Fairfax, pled guilty in Linn district court to drunk driving and was fined 300 dollars. She was arrested by a highway patrolman early Saturday about 14 miles south of Cedar Rapids on highway 149 for erratic driving. Judge Ansel Chapman imposed the sentence and revoked the defendant's license for 60 days.

Draline M. Spore Fairfax Linn District Court Cedar Rapids Ansel Chapman

Three Charges Filed Against Waterloo Man

Michael . 1 to35 of Waterloo has been released on bond after posting 300 dollars on charges including speeding intoxication obscene language failure to display valid registration and related offenses. A Linn deputy sheriff spotted the car Sunday afternoon and arrested him after authorities bulletin.

Michael Waterloo Tara County Linn Sherif Glenn Powers Justice of the

Claassen Released on Bond Over Beer Charge

Robert W. Claassen of Cedar Rapids was released on $110 bond after being charged with making beer available to minors. Deputy sheriff filed the charge in Justice of the Peace Glenn Powers court related to an incident Saturday at First Avenue and Tenth Street SW.

Theolin Keenney Cedar Rapids Charles Raymond Crawford Lone Tree Crawford First Avenue W Sixt Street Robert W. Claassen Rome Three Court of Justice of the Peace Glenn Powers Claassen First Avenue Tenth Street

Washington Warriors celebrate state title with 10 trophies

The Warriors earned 10 trophies as the Washington team toured Cedar Rapids after their Des Moines Capitol visit. City leaders including Mayor Frank Bosh congratulated the players and urged responsibility as role models. Community members cheered as car caravans escorted the team home.

Craig Currie Washingon State Currie Frank Bosh Washington Joan Lipsky Washington Squad State Capitol Robert Ray Des Moines

Scouts Award Winners Named Across Local Packs

Cub Scouts Pack 100 awarded members at Al Saints school Friday evening including Joe Cullinan Mike Nore Bill Nohre Steve Engel Scott Schulte Scott Ranson Chris Moore Randy Rute Tom Stark Tim Guinnane Kent Wanzek John Smith Steve Engel David Bomkamp John McDermott Jeff Cash and Gene Bockenstedt. Pack 15 awards were at LDS Church Saturday for Curtis Torley Daniel McCann Theodore Novak Richard Menefee Thomas Furlong Daniel Shireman Edgar Hyke Lyle Hyke Austin Turley Brian Barthel and Glade Tew. Pack 28 awards were at St Marks church Friday for Jeff Daly Kevin Daly Bob Hime Scot Martin Chuck Martin John Martin Gregg Pugh Kevin McGuire Steve White Vic Walker Mike Dobins and Carl Nordstrom.

al Saints Joe Cullinan Mike Nore Bill Nohre Steve Engel Scott Schulte Scott Ranson Chris Moore Randy Rute Tom Stark Tim Guinnane Kent Wanzek John Smith David Bomkamp John McDermott Jeff Cash Gene Bockenstedt Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Curtis’ Torley Daniel McCann Theodore Novak Richard Menefee Thomas Furlong Daniel Shireman Edgar Hyke Lyle R. Hyke Austin Turley Brian Barthel Glade Tew St. ‘Mark's Church Jeff Daly Kevin Daly Bob Hime Scot Martin Chuck’ Martin John Martin Gregg Pugh Kevin McGuire Steve White Vic Walker Mike Dobbins Carl Nordstrom

Area 10 presents Albee plays The American Dream and The Sandbox

Area 10 Community College Dionysian players stage Edward Albee’s The American Dream and The Sandbox in the lecture hall on the Area Ten main campus Bowling Street SW at 8 30 p m Wednesday through Saturday Tickets are at the student affairs office or at the door Barth Lillie plays Daddy with Jane Pratt as Mommy Tom McMillen is the muscular adopted son Anne Hawkins portrays the grandmother in The Sandbox cast includes Beverly McDowell Connie Hester and Steve Elmstead with locations given for several actors.

Area 10 Albee Area Ten Community College Dionysian Players Edward Albee Area Ten Bowling Street Area Ten Office of Student Affairs Daddy Barth Lillie Route Three Marion Mommy Jane Pratt Tenth Avenue SW Tom McMillen Anne Hawkins Iowa City Beverly McDowell Hampton Connie Hester Denis Rive Steve Elmstead Foule Street

Peter Doss Given Time for Hearing

Peter Doss 29 of 1721 Fourteenth Avenue SE was granted time until Thursday to waive or demand a preliminary hearing on charges of breaking and entering and robbery. He is held in the county jail in lieu of 5000 dollars on each charge. Attorney Larry Gutz was appointed. Doss is accused of robbing Robert Jensen of a $20 gold bracelet at gunpoint Saturday night and breaking into Johnnie Dixon's residence at 907 Hull Avenue SE, taking $4 in change.

Peter Dogs Fourteenth Avenue SE Doss Uinn County Larry Gutz Robert Jensen Hiawatha Johnnie Dixon Hull Avenue SE

Two Injured in Auto Accidents

Two auto crashes injure a 10 year old boy and a teenage passenger. Terry Dorsett walked into a moving car on Johnson and First avenues NW and was treated and released. Kathleen Quetsch faces charges after her car struck another vehicle at First avenue and Tenth street West. Diane Jennings, 15, suffered a facial laceration and was treated and released.

Terry Dorsett Spencer Drive Young Dorsett Johnson and First Avenues Ithiel B. Bean Kathleen M. Quetsch Knollwood Drive Charles E. Gill Dalewood Avenue First Avenue Tenth Street West Quelsel Diane Jennings Twenty-seventh Street Mercys Hospital

Vietnam War Update From Saigon Front Lines

American paratroopers tally casualties with 53 wounded and several killed as 400 enemy troops reportedly die in the Michelin plantation area northwest of Saigon. U S and allied forces press a sweep of 10 000 troops to halt Viet Cong advances toward the capital. More air strikes, ground battles, and helicopter losses mark the weekend.

Saigon U.S Enem Mekong Delta da Nang Ban Me Thuot Kontum Quang Ngui City

Purse Snatching Reported Outside Trinity Church

Dorothy Berry reported two men about 22 stole her purse containing 21.40 while she waited for her daughter outside Trinity United Methodist church. Willie Hillsman, 20, was arrested for fighting and posted 30 bond after a dispute with Angela Gretlen at her residence. Elmer Scheckel, 68, injured after falling from a ladder during the same night’s disturbance.

Dorothy Berry Tm Avenue Berry Trinity United Methodist Church Third Avenue Fifth Street Willie M. Hillsman Fifteenth Avenue SB

Joint Services for Auto Crash Victims

Joint funeral services are planned for Othello Olson 99 and his wife Lora Mae 30s at St John’s Lutheran Church Waukon for a two car crash near Port Edwards Wisconsin on Saturday. Bakke Hansen funeral home of Waukon will oversee arrangements. Surviving are three sons and two daughters at home.

Pecal Gozerre Harpers Ferry St. John’s Lutheran Church Waukon Othello Olson Lora Mae Port Edwards Wis Bakke-Hansen Funeral Home

Final Try Seen By Remap Unit Monday Night

Des Moines captioned report outlines a proposed plan to cut 35 of Iowa's 185 legislative seats. The bipartisan reapportionment commission, split 7 7 between Democrats and Republicans, hones in on Polk Slim and Black Hawk counties with a deadline looming. If agreement fails the panel may report only partial districting or deadlock, forcing the legislature to decide and potentially trigger a court takeover.

Frank Nyeretette Des Moines Specialipartisan Reapportionment Commission Towa Ben Webster Webster Iowa Supreme Court

Former Congo President Kasavubu Dies After Long Illness

Police announced the death of Joseph Kasavubu aged 52, former Congo president and Abako founder who led the push for independence and toppled Patrice Lumumba. He had lived in Boma after Mobutu’s coup.

Kinshasa the Congo Joseph Kasavubu Congo Kasavubu Boma Joseph Mobutu Abako Belgium Patrice Lumumba

Decency Rally Draws 15 000 Teens In Miami Sunshine

A Miami decency rally drew about 15 000 teenagers and as many adults amid speeches on God, parents, patriotism, brotherhood and sex. The event featured The Doors controversy, The Lettermen, Jackie Gleason and Anita Bryant donating services and music.

Doors Miami Lettermen Jacksonville Ronnie Smith Jackie Gleason Anita Bryant U.S Alan Rosenthal

Crash Hospitalizes Vinton Man 25

Vinton resident Woodrow Miller, 25, was taken to St. Luke's hospital Cedar Rapids for a broken hip and other injuries after a Sunday crash six miles south of Vinton on Highway 218. He was described as in fairly good condition Monday. The other driver, Clifford Dixon, 34 of rural Vinton, had minor injuries.

Vinton Woodrow Miller St. Luke's Hospital Cedar Rapids Miller Clifford Dixon Dixon

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