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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1969

Page

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Daily Record Weather Summary For Iowa And Regions

The report notes temperatures Tuesday with cooler than normal highs and lows, and a five day forecast showing 10 to 14 degrees below normal for Iowa from Thursday to Monday. Normal highs 48 to 55 and lows 28 to 34. precipitation expected none to under one tenth inch, mainly east. Reanalysis includes barometer, humidity, wind, sunrise and sunset times, and pool levels at 684.53 Wednesday and 682.32 Tuesday.

Iowa Weather Bureau

Senate bills push interest cap and highway shift in Legislature

The Senate advanced SF270 raising the lending rate cap to 9 percent and including loan charges in the rate, with the insurance commissioner to approve related fees. SF385 transfers highway safety program authority to the governor. HF1 revises truck laws using miles for charges. Adjourned to 9 a.m. Wednesday for committee meetings. March 25 26 obituaries and marriage notices followed by traffic fines and court actions.

Public Safety and Highway Departments Governor's Office Senate

Truck Fee Bill Passes House in Iowa

In Des Moines the Iowa House approved 116 to 2 a truck registration bill requiring full yearly fees for first quarter registrations, with an amendment to raise fees defeated 89 to 29. The measure, crafted after 18 months of study, also sets rules on how large truckers pay based on miles driven in Iowa.

Des Moines Iowa Laverne Schroeder McClelland House

Columnists roundup from today’s newspaper lineup

The paper lists Today's Columnists including Editorial pages by Sylvia Porter and Sam Shulsky, Entertainment by Rick DuBrow and Leonard Lyons, and Sports by Gas Schrader and Don Walton focusing on bowling coverage.

Rick DuBrow Leonard Lyons Sports Gas Schrader Don Walton

Demo Tops Wallaceite in Tennessee Congress Race

In Nashville, Democrat Ed Jones won the Tennessee 8th district seat with 32,705 votes, defeating William Davis of the American Incapeneens party and Leonard Dunavent, the Republican nominee, as seven independents trailed. The district, once Democratic, was influenced by Wallace’s campaign presence and the national party dynamics.

Nashville Ed Jones Tennessee Jones William Davis George Wallace American Incapeneens Party Leonard Dunavent Wallace Robert Everett Washington Fred Harris Democratic National Committee National Republican Treasury Rogers C. B. Morton House Gerald Ford California Senate Chamber John Nejedly Contra Costa County George Miller Miller

Eastman indictment dropped amid literary legacy and death

Eastman faced an indictment that was dropped. His published works included Marx and Lenin Stalin s Russia and the Crisis in Socialism The Enjoyment of Poetry five volumes of poetry and two autobiographies Enjoyment of Living and Love and Revolution noted for frank disclosures about his many romantic entanglements. He died after a massive stroke with his third wife by his side.

Eastman Russia

World's largest seagoing garages carry 1150 cars

New York report notes Atlantic Container Line ships use stern ramps to load cars into 5 feet 5 inch low ceiling holds for transatlantic trade between the United States and Europe.

New York UPI Atlantic Container Line U.S

Proposal for Subterranean Library Under Greene Square

Cedar Rapids considers a 80,000 square foot underground library beneath Greene Square with sunken pedestrian access and large glass fronts. Architect Ted Healey cites $100,000 in long term heating and cooling savings and no land purchase, aided by a parking ramp nearby, with a $2.6 million bond plan to serve through 1985.

Ted Healey Library Board Greene Square Healey Greene Square Park University of Illinois Smith Cedar Rapids Des Moines Rockford Ill

Palm Frond Shortage Hits Palm Sunday Worship

Labor shortages cripple palm frond supply across the nation. Ralph Higginbotham of Florida Palms says churches will face lean displays next Sunday as cut fronds are scarce. He ships to the U S and abroad, but expects a 175000 shortfall from the 1.5 million ordered, forcing some congregations to adjust observances.

MIMS Fla Ralph _ Higginbotham Florida Palms Florida Higginbotham Cape Kennedy U. S Canada Asia Europe Hawaii F. J. Grottendick and Sons of Baltimore

Hijack continues from Page 1 to cockpit confrontation

A fragment from the report describes the hijack sequence where the attacker forces the victim to place a gun on her and walk toward the cockpit. The text hints at a confrontation or security response but lacks full context and outcomes.

Pentagon Rejects Military Guards On Airliners

The Pentagon rejects arming guards to ride shotgun on commercial flights citing danger to all aboard from firearm use and the difficulty of safe force in cramped aircraft. Officials warn guns or force could place hostages at extreme risk and limit effectiveness against hijackers.

Washington Pentagon Defense Department

Czechs Tie U S Gold Return to Compensation Deal

Prague reports that Czechoslovakia is willing to negotiate compensation for American property nationalized by the communist regime. It says Washington should return $20 million in gold missing since World War II, with the U S linking gold to property compensation, while Prague sees no political or economic obstacle to the gold's return.

Prague Czechoslovakia Mlada Fronta Washington U.S

Combat Reports From Vietnam War Front Lines

U S command declines disclosure of exact figures while Hunt notes 2800 enemy killed this month. Marines and tanks claim 34 enemy dead along the DMZ edge as two Americans die and 10 are wounded. Observers report 10 NVA in the DMZ, seven bodies found after artillery. In the south near Laos, 400 tons of captured North Vietnamese food bring total to 1000 tons in four days, enough for 14000 troops for three months. In four actions near Saigon, 95 NVA killed, US losses four killed and eight wounded. A 100-vehicle convoy of the 25th Infantry division is ambushed 33 miles NW of Saigon. Marines and tanks drive off the attackers.

U.S Hunt Dmz Saigon 25Th Infantry Division

Want ad fusion promises easy use and value

A compact classified note touts an easy to use and hard to beat combination with a contact number 369-1234 for inquiries and listings. The snippet reads like an advertisement line emphasizing simplicity and affordability for buyers and sellers.

Deaths Sister Mary Clotilde Dostart 81

Sister Mary Clotilde Dostart 81 died after a long illness at Queen of Angels hall Sacred Heart convent Cedar Rapids. Born 1888 in New Haven she lived in Cedar Rapids many years and entered the convent in 1907. Survived by sister Mrs Rose Kos of Charles City. Memorial services Thursday at Sacred Heart chapel. Burial Mt Calvary Cemetery.

Mary Clotilde Dostart Queen of Angels Hall Sacred Heart Convent New Haven Cedar Rapids Mary Clotilde St. Wenceslaus Sacred Heart St. John’s Waterloo Oelwein Kalispell Mont DeWitt Elma Grand Junction Evansdale Fairfax Rose Kos Charles City Monahan-Stewart William B. Collins Mt. Calvary Cemetery Raymond Conmy

John T Shirer 62 La Jolla economist and professor dies

John T. Shirer of La Jolla California and former Cedar Rapids resident and Coe College graduate died Sunday in California. An economist by training he operated a Wall Street business before federal service and a five year stint as a professor at the University of Arizona. Survivors include his wife Erma a daughter Mrs Norman Ingold of New Mexico a sister Josephine Shirer of Westwood New Jersey and a brother William L Shirer of New York. Services were held in.

John T. Shirer la Jolla Calif Cedar Rapids Coe College California Wall Street University of Arizona Erma Norman Ingold New Mexico Josephine Shirer Westwood N.J William L. Shirer New York

Widow Lillian Beck Dies After Long Illness

Lillian Beck widow of C W Beck who lived at 1500 Oakland Road NE in Cedar Rapids for 16 years died Wednesday after a long illness. Born March 16 1890 in Norway she was a member of First Lutheran church. Survived by sisters Mrs R T Buchanan and Mrs Allen B Kearney Cedar Rapids. Mrs Chester Towe Norway. brother A B Johnson Norway. Memorial services at Turner Chapel East time to be announced.

Lillian Beck C. W. Beck Oakland Road Cedar Rapids Norway

Obituary notices for Andersen and infant Martin

Services were held at Turner Chapel East for Christine Ann Andersen at 10 30 a m with burial at Cedar Memorial. Infant Ellese Rene Martin had graveside services at Linwood Cemetery at 10 30 a m conducted by the Very Rev Canon D A Loferski with Turner Chapel East in charge of arrangements.

Agnew Humor Intact Despite Campaign Knocks

Baltimore AP report notes Vice President Spiro Agnew retained humor after criticism during the campaign. At a Chamber of Commerce dinner, he quipped about the presidency’s problems and his perceived image, joked about an April cover story, and claimed easy access to the White House.

Baltimore Agnew Maryland Chamber of Commerce Saturday Evening Post White House Nixon

Airport in Good Shape Officials Say

FAA regional director Edward Marsh said Cedar Rapids airport is in good shape for today but needs expansion of runways taxiways and terminal facilities and new instrument landing aids. Officials noted progress on land purchases for clear zones and anticipated back grant funds. A regional airport financing concept and a forthcoming Iowa bill were discussed as communities seek joint funding to meet growing air traffic.

Federal Aviation Agency FAA Cedar Rapids Edward Marsh Marsh Kansas City West Branch Bob Brown Iowa Washington

Judge blocks selling of seized magazines by sheriff

Milwaukee circuit court Judge Maurice Spracker barred the Milwaukee county sheriff from selling more than 1700 girlie magazines and sexy paperback books seized to satisfy creditors against two bookstores. He ruled censorship was not the issue, saying the sheriff should not aid distribution of such material.

Milwaukee UPS Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office Maurice Spracker

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