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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1967
Page
1
Five day outlook shows average temperatures 4 to 8 degrees above normal. Highs mainly in the 60s, lows near 40s, with scattered showers and possible thunderstorms. Normal March totals and day by day readings follow, including barometer and humidity at Gazette weather station.
A rowdy Iowa House vote 71 to 43 passed a bill banning diagonal segments of Interstate 35 through Wright and Franklin counties. The move drew resistance over federal highway rules with warns of jeopardizing about 65 million dollars in federal aid. Governor Hughes warned of a veto if federal funds are threatened.
Builders and the Skogman home group argue current Cedar Rapids code blocks affordable housing and modern piping. They note 200+ cities use plastic vent and waste pipes and cite a 500-unit UI dorm proposal. A meeting on April 19 will discuss the Skogman house priced at 10 500 and FHA standards amid union opposition to sub standard housing.
Fred Clark Jr of Waterloo was reappointed United States Commissioner for the northern district of Iowa by Judge Edward J. McManus. The four year term begins April 26.
Two Cypriots Vincent Boutros and David Shahabian released after eight days in custody say they were couriers for Soviet agents. Italian authorities had disclosed a spy ring in the Mediterranean area. Attorneys general say spying on a foreign power on Cypriot soil is not a crime.
A concise want ad promotes fast solutions for buying renting selling or locating items. It encourages readers to use classifieds to quickly address needs and find opportunities.
Bryant Cooper 73 of 1225 Second Street SE Cedar Rapids died after a brief illness. Born October 20 1893 in Manilla he worked for the Milwaukee Road and retired in 1965. Surviving: Mae Holdsworth wife two sons John H. Cooper Warren B. Cooper daughter Alta Mae Cooper brother Joseph Cooper and three grandchildren. Services 2 p.m. Monday at First Church of the Open Bible. Burial Cedar Memorial Park. Friends may call Cedar Memorial funeral home Saturday afternoon and at the church after noon Monday.
Amy Christian a retired Cedar Rapids schoolteacher died Thursday at her sister Mrs Harold Turpin s home in Manson where she had been visiting She taught 25 years in Cedar Rapids schools and at Washington She was a member of Chapter GM P E O St Paul s Methodist church Wesleyan Service guild Retired Teachers Assn and the College club Surviving is her sister Services Saturday at 1 30 at the Bob Olson funeral home Decorah Contributions may be made to the St Paul s memorial fund
Myrtle Frederickson 89 of 1911 Fourth Avenue SE died Thursday after a brief illness. Born March 26 1878 in Marengo she lived with her nephew in Cedar Rapids the last ten years. She held leadership roles in Rebekah lodge the American Legion auxiliary and the IOOF and Methodist church. No immediate survivors. Services Monday 10 30 a.m. at Hoover Valentine funeral home Marengo burial IOOF cemetery Marengo.
Fredrick W. Bartling 87 of 60 Twentieth Avenue SW died early Friday after a long illness. Born December 21, 1879 in Nebraska City Neb he lived in Cedar Rapids since 1932. He was a chemist. Survived by daughter Ruth Bartling Cedar Rapids and brother Paul Bartling Casper Wye.
Harry P. Smith venerated with a requiem Mass at 9 30 a m Saturday at Immaculate Conception Church Burial at Mt Calvary Parish Rosary at Brady Mortuary 7 30 p m Friday Frank Jordan funeral at Kuba Funeral Home 1 30 p m Saturday Rev William B Harnish officiating Burial at Czech National Military graveside services by Han ford American Legion post
New York AP Theo dore Sorensen adviser to President Kennedy says William Manchester made a highly inaccurate reference about him in Look magazine. Sorensen told a news conference there was not an ounce of truth in Manchester's report that Sorensen allowed his book Kennedy to be censored.
Red Guard posters from Sinkiang province accuse Defense Minister Lin Piao of chaos in Red China. The anti communist newspaper reported the action in Canton on Friday.
The regional transit authority plans a Saturday reopening of Cedar Rapids bus routes with 15 buses, free rides, and child treats. RTC Inc. will operate the fleet bought for 44,900 dollars, while the city transfers funds totaling 80,000 dollars to the RTA for start up costs and equipment. A federal funds application seeks to cover roughly 750,000 dollars of initial costs as more buses arrive.
Marion Mayor Ralph Potter said Cedar Rapids Regional Transit Authority plans to resume bus service and Marion must study the issue. He cited questions on a 50 cent per mile subsidy, route details, prior rider counts, subsidy comparison with Cedar Rapids, and whether a taxpayer referendum is needed before any agreement.
Dan Carey, on his 16th birthday, completed his first solo flight in 18 aircraft at Hawthorne airport. The six hour solo spree used 208000 dollars worth of single engine planes, half provided by a flying service and half rented. He pursued the feat after learning of a youth who soloed 16 planes on a first day.
Rango assists a group of outlaws in a plan to trap rival gang members. The action unfolds Friday at 8 PM on Channel 9 in color.
Clara Olson of 339 Eleventh Street Southwest drove south on Fifteenth Street Southwest. As she turned onto First Avenue her two year old Julie opened the door and fell into the street. Olson forgot the emergency brake and the car rolled onto a parking area striking a telephone pole, Julie suffered a minor head bump in the fall.
A federal judge in Des Moines issued a 10 day restraining order against the National Farmers Organization limiting picket lines while allowing the milk holding action to continue. The action targets producer price boosts across a 25 state area with four pickets per site.
The housing agency urged about 380 low rent units for seniors in Cedar Rapids, approving two west side and three east side buildings up to seven stories. The city council will set a referendum date next week. The panel noted 422 known needs based on planning office figures.
The report notes a seventh strike on a fuel plant with Phantom jets dropping thousand pound bombs amid weather delays. Olds, linked to Ella Raines, described the plant engulfed in smoke. A U S marine Crusader rocket error killed four marines, wounded 18, as rockets fell short during an operation near Quang Ngai.
President Johnson signed the consular treaty with the Soviet Union in Washington without comment. The pact will take full effect only after ratification by the Soviet government, which could occur in the coming months.
Detainer issued for Anthony G Kupko 39 of Appleton Wis after probation violation leaving Wisconsin in January. He was arrested early Wednesday for attempting to break into the Chew Chew Inn 213 Fourth Street SE and is held on 1500 bond in county jail pending return to Wisconsin.
A Iowa house subcommittee debated SF118 with Rep. Strothman proposing indefinite postponement, triggering a tabling motion by Rep. Gittins that passed 19 to 15. Angry remarks followed, while 18 Republicans and 1 Democrat supported tabling and 5 Republicans plus 10 Democrats opposed. the bill’s fate remains unlikely to advance.
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