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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1968
Page
3
A chaotic clipping covers temperatures for multiple cities, weather forecasts, and local notices. It lists daily highs and lows, precipitation, barometer and humidity readings, plus a roundup of traffic violations, alarms, and upcoming services for numerous towns including Cedar Rapids, Monticello, Keota, and Independence.
In Newark AP report Martin Luther King signals possible endorsement of either Sen. Eugene McCarthy or Sen. Robert Kennedy for the Democratic nomination. He condemns Johnson's Vietnam policy and cites urban justice as common ground for the two rivals while criticizing Nixon as irrelevant.
Army Gen. Creighton Abrams met with President Johnson in secrecy as he arrived to report on strengthening South Vietnamese forces and to discuss possibly succeeding Gen. Westmoreland as Vietnam commander. Pentagon officials offered no details beyond the stated purpose.
Humane Society officials discussed possible charges with the state attorney general over a Jasper county hog kill tied to the National Farmers Organization. A second NFO kill near West Union began with about 65 hogs, while groups urged health department approval and/or sales to packers at 23 cents a pound.
AP reports from Khe Sanh describe relentless shelling with 55 rounds Tuesday and Monday, thousands of North Vietnamese around the base, and a new hazard rats invading the fort. Marines fear rabies as rat bites trigger 14 day anti rabies shots for evacuees.
Representative John Williams of Delaware pushes a plan to cut public works by 6 billion dollars next year plus 10 billion in new appropriations. The proposal also freezes projects and trims federal employment by about 315000 positions.
A charge of breaking and entering against Ronald Glaus 20 of 795 Shaver Road NE was dismissed in municipal court Tuesday.
Delores Jean Schmitz 425 Carter Street NW Cedar Rapids died Tuesday at 8 years in the city. Born November 28 1929 in Burlington she married January 28 1951. Survived by husband five sons Julie daughter mother and stepfather father sister and brother. Memorial services Friday 3 p.m. Elliott-Lunning Burlington burial Memorial Park Burlington. Friends may call Turner Chapel West until 9 p.m. Wednesday.
Ference H Ernst a Cedar Rapids lifelong resident and 50 year Welch-Cook-Beals employee died Tuesday after a brief illness. Born April 26 1888 she was a First Lutheran member with no immediate survivors. Memorial services set at Turner chapel east 10:30 a.m. Friday led by Rev George Carlson. Burial Cedar Memorial. Friends may visit until 10 a.m. Friday. casket will not be opened after the service.
Rose Vesely aged 76 died Sunday in Las Vegas after a long illness. Born June 15, 1891 in Iowa City she lived in Cedar Rapids until 1956. Survived by daughter Mrs. James W. Hermson of Cedar Rapids son Ted R. of Las Vegas four grandchildren two great grandchildren. Memorial services Friday at 2 p.m. at Kuba funeral home with Very Rev D A Loferski. Burial Czech National. Friends may call after 5 p.m. Thursday.
Agnes A Brainard 1865 Ellis boulevard NW widow of H E Brainard longtime Cedar Rapids resident died Tuesday Born April 7 1885 she was a member of St James Methodist church Surviving son Ray F Brainard Tucson Arizona two grandchildren and two great grandchildren Services pending at Turner chapel east Friends may call after 1 p m Thursday at the chapel
Cedar Rapids city officials approved travel for two workers to attend the eighth annual North American Snow Conference in Cincinnati April 3 5. Richard Jensen director of public services and Harry Hilton assistant superintendent of public works will make the trip.
President Johnson urged Congress to stop fiddling and pass the civil rights bill with an open housing provision. He said the conscience of America calls for action and noted his farewell to Black members of the 82nd airborne, who could not live near their base, highlighting housing discrimination.
Howard J. Hampton announces reductions in Cedar Rapids bus service to Bowman Woods and Northwood Knolls due to low patronage. Bowman Woods trips cut to five fewer. Northwood Knolls to downtown hourly 20 minutes after the hour. Changes take effect April 1 under RTA cost-cutting plan.
The Hawkeye Area Council of the Boy Scouts in Iowa City recognized five scouters at its annual dinner. Carl V. Bock of Cedar Rapids received Outstanding Scouter for the year. Four received Silver Beaver awards: Richard Steninger and Harold Cassens of Cedar Rapids, James O. Osburn of Iowa City, and Kenneth Donahue of North English.
Invitations have gone out to east and central African presidents for a summit in Dar es Salaam on May 13 to 16. Hosts Tanzania invited Kenya Uganda Zambia Sudan Somalia Burundi Rwanda the former Belgian Congo the former French Congo Ethiopia and Malawi.
Cherokee Alabama showcases the world’s only coon dog cemetery attracting visitors and collectors. Local historians note the burial ground honors hunting dogs used in night hunts and reflects regional hunting culture.
Paul Anka stars in a one hour musical self portrait titled Something Special. The program airs at 6 30 PM in color on KCRG TV channel 9.
Illinoisstrong backers deny a contract with candidates and say the Clark statement was not preapproved. Sun Times notes Democratic leaders saw a possible White House level shift in Vietnam policy, while Clark claims his remarks trace to 1954 and were not made with Daley's consent. Clark also says he issued the statement to correct misconceptions about his campaign role and denies prior consultation.
Court schedules April 22 hearing on mandamus petition seeking a new trial for Terry Lee Hunter of Central City. Petitioner claims Justice of the Peace John Dake denied an opportunity to present evidence and ruled guilty on a failure to yield charge. Dake found Hunter guilty May 31, resulting in a $10 fine license suspension and required insurance. The suit also notes a rear end collision on Highway 6 in Coralville involving Zazza as a passenger. One or both defendants are from Linn County.
A skeleton found west of Lisbon along North Western tracks carried a social security card belonging to a former Milwaukee railroad worker. Sheriff Grant identified the deceased as John D. Prindle, born 1903, who last worked in 1962, with addresses in Prairie du Chien and Mason City. Police theorize the death may date years back and could result from being struck by a moving train while alighting.
Dr. Robert Stowell of UC Davis reports DMSO helps prevent ice crystal damage during tissue freezing, aiding long term storage research for hearts and organs. He notes animal freezing successes but emphasizes no proven method for humans and uncertain needed dosage. Cold protective agents also aid cancer removal and reduce tissue damage during surgery.
The article reports Gulick denying Davis made a remark about pressure. A second meeting was held to clear possible misunderstanding. Over 20 staff responses say they did not feel pressured, with officials noting another agency discussing a $25 overcharge in a separate meeting.
Congress in Jakarta named Gen. Suharto to serve as president for five years. He has acted as president since March 11, 1967, after President Sukarno was ousted following a failed 1965 communist attempt to seize power.
Linn district court jury awards James S. Conlin Jr 1544 Second Ave SE Cedar Rapids 1985 damages in auto accident suit against Loren and Sherry Baker. Conlin claimed permanent disability from a June 29 1965 collision with Bakers rear ending his stopped car at Williams Blvd and Eighth Ave SW.
The Linn county caucuses produced a heavy delegate vote for McCarthy and Kennedy and the courthouse saw a single light go out in the hallway where President Lyndon B. Johnson’s picture hangs. County Attorney William Faches attributed the outage to a wiring problem and custodian Harry Baltz said it carried no prophetic meaning.
James W Hopker 19 of 931 Fourth Street SW and Cecil A Edgeton 22 of 1237 Fourth Street SW are charged with assault and battery. Judy Hotz filed the charges in Marion Justice Jessie McCormack's court. They allegedly struck Richard Clark Tuesday night after leaving Moore's trailer court. Hopker and Edgeton were held in Linn county jail in lieu of $110 bond.
Bohemian Savings and Loan Assn. sues Neil E. De La Hunt and Joyce E. De La Hunt for 5519.20 in a mortgage foreclosure. City Decorating Service sues Tickal Construction Co. for 4285 on an oral contract. Landis Large Loan Inc. sues Dennis J. and Christine Buresh for 3159.17 on a promissory note. St. Luke’s Hospital sues Richard A. and Sylvia Foreman for 199.14 on an account. Great Plains Co. sues William F. and Shirley A Reed for 485 on a promissory note.
The UCS board reviews a $235 000 summer youth employment plan for Cedar Rapids. The Youth Employment Service would receive $157 000 from the Office of Economic Opportunity, $13 000 in state funds, and $65 000 locally. The program aims to serve 200 youths, with potential expansion to 400, offering work plus recreation and personal development for ages 14 to 19.
Jack J. Zazza filed a $25,000 damage suit in Linn district court against Roger Allen Price and Ervin Price Jr. over a two car crash on April 16 1966. Roger Price was the driver of a car involved in the collision.
A campus group named Just Us operates informally with about 50 participants. The club helps students with personal issues such as sex, drugs, and identity searches, but has no official status, bylaws, rules, or officers. Members simply talk and listen.
The national executive of the ruling Swedish Social Democratic party decided to give $10,000 to the Viet Cong National Liberation Front in Vietnam for medical supplies. The payment was approved Wednesday in Stockholm.
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