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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1969

Page

11

May Weather Summary and Temperature Readout for Regions

Daily Record outlines high temperatures Fricaye ice and regional readings with figures for Los Angeles and Davenport. Includes barometer and humidity at noon, wind direction, rainfall and normal May totals, and 1963 year age today notes across towns such as Prairie du Chien LaCrosse Dubuque Davenport and nearby locations.

Gazetle Utah Mississippi Guuenberg Dubuque Davenport

Iowa Legislature Debates Safety Standards and Tax Proposals

A late session summary shows measures on school bus safety standards, increased personal property tax credits, and state liability for mental institution patients. Appropriations include Medicaid funding and a study on public employee collective bargaining. Local obituaries and service notices accompany the legislative items.

Schonl State Department Public Safety Sfsigé Medicaid Fund Advisory Council HCR Towa Senate

Nab Eight in Gambling Raid At Iowa City

Iowa City police and liquor agents arrested eight at a Veterans of Foreign Wars club in Iowa City. Six charged with participating in gambling. one with disorderly conduct. one with permitting gambling. Names include Richard Stalkfleet Marilyn Stalkfleet Francis Lehman Glen Anderson Otto Sosina Stan Barta Jahr H McMahon. Cash tables and a deck of cards were confiscated.

Iowa City UPI Veterans of Foreign Wars Club Pat McCarney Itichard Stalkfleet Merilyn Stalkfleet Francis Lehman Coralville Glen Anderson West Liberty Otto Sosina Stan Barta Iowe City Jahr

Memorial Services for Clyde A. Lamb Sunday at Ada church

Memorial services for Clyde A Lamb will be held Sunday at 2 pm at First United Methodist Church in Ada. Han Son Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Lamb Clyde A Pirst United Methodist Church Ada, Ghiy Hone

Explosion Kills Four in Mexico City Warehouse

An explosion at a suburban warehouse in El Molinito Friday killed at least four people and injured others, according to AP reports. Police and emergency crews surveyed the scene and secured the area as investigators probed the cause.

Mexico City el Molinito

Death notices Francis X. Foran veteran railroad man

Francis X. Foran of Cedar Rapids died Saturday after a long illness at 139 Twenty-fifth Street Drive SE. Born June 16 1888 in Elkader he lived in Cedar Rapids 28 years. Retired Rock Island Railroad assistant supervisor he belonged to Knights of Columbus Brotherhood of Railway Clerks Lodge 984 Holy Name Society St Matthew's Church and Cedar Rapids Traveling Men's club. Survived by wife Kathryn a daughter Mrs Robert Petersmith a son Francis F Foran a brother Patrick Foran eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Services Monday at 10 a.m. at St Matthew's Church. burial Mt Calvary Cemetery. Rosaries to be recited Sunday at 7 30 p.m. by Altar and Rosary Society and 8 p.m. by Knights of Columbus at Monahan Stewart Funeral Home.

Francis X Doc Foran Twenty-fifth Street Drive Elkader Cedar Rapids Foran Rock Island Railroad Knights of Columbus Brotherhood of Railway Clerks Lodge Holy Name Society of St

Funeral services for Robert F. Flanagan be held in Ryan

Robert F. Flanagan 1 of 600 Fifth Avenue SE died from smoke inhalation when a fire started in his apartment early Friday. Funeral services 10 a.m. Monday at St. Patrick's Church Ryan with a wake Sunday 8 p.m. and Rosary at 8 p.m. Burial Calvary Cemetery Ryan. Survivors include wife Patricia, son Michael, daughter Kimberley, mother Genevieve Flanagan of Manchester, four brothers Gerald Cedar Rapids William Manchester Daniel Springville Phillip Dallas, two sisters Sister Mary Jerome Oelwein Linda Flanagan Iowa City.

Robert F. Flanagan Fifth Avenue SE Wille St. Patrick's Church Ryan Latur Shelly Funeral Home Manchester Calvary Cemetery Kimberley Genevieve Flanagan Gerald Cedar Rapids William Danel i Springville Phillip Dallas Mary Jerome Oelwein Linda Flanagan Iowa City

Postal Service Rates Rise Asked by Blount

Postmaster General Blount proposes rate increases for special delivery of first class and airmail, registered mail, COD, and return receipts. Changes would take effect after public comment and would not require congressional approval. The plan hikes special delivery charges, COD fees, and return receipt costs.

Washington Arg Blount Congress Jeter Mail Air Parcel Post Wold

Burglary reported at Handler Motor Co and Sandy's Drive-In

Three breaking and enter incidents were reported Saturday morning. A window was broken at Handler Motor Co 722 Second Avenue SE and a set of keys stolen. a car was later found on Highway 30 West. Burglars entered Sandy's Drive-In 3214 First Avenue NIE through a skylight and stole $415 from the safe.

Handler Motor Co Second Avenue SE Highway 30 First Avenue Nie

Fire on Ship Extinguished and Damages Reported

Fire on a Panama City ship broke out in the engine room and damaged cabins and windows but caused no casualties. Crew fought the blaze, parts of the vessel were damaged, and authorities noted missing items and obscene graffiti on walls. Separate Iowa event honors Leo Owens for youth work at Jane Boyd Community House.

Gene’s Champlin Servier Johnson Avenue Panama City UPI Blairs Ferry Road R. Chermain U.S. Army Southern Command Panama Iowa Leo Owens Cedar Rapids Ue Tay Owens Jane Boyd Community House Youth Employment Service Y.E.S IPGA

French vote scheduled June for de Gaulle successor

Paris AP reports France sets June 1 as the first round date to elect a successor to President de Gaulle. If no majority, top two face a runoff on June 15. Georges Pompidou leads the Gaullist slate. several Socialists seek the nomination alongside likely Communist and other contenders.

Paris de Gaulle Georges Pompidan Lho Alan

Youth Drowns in Coralville Lake

Wendell Marin, 23, a University of Iowa junior, drowned in Coralville Lake. His body was recovered from 20 feet of water around 9:30 a.m. Firefighters, coast guard auxiliary, and sheriff deputies aided in the search. Marin, son of Mr and Mrs Wendell Marion of North Washington, was at a reservoir party Friday night. He went canoeing about midnight. a search found the Cabot boat near shore filled with water. The sheriff’s office was alerted at 4:30 a.m. The body was taken to Larkin Martin funeral home in New Hampton. Marion lived at the Coral Marina with two roommates. his roommate Anthony Luzuni of Fort Atkinson earlier drowned in the reservoir in April.

Towa City Doe Wendell Marin University of Iowa Coralville Lake Iowa City Coast Guard Auxiliary Johnson County Maynard Schneider Marion Wendell Marion North Washington Iowa Cabot Sheriffs Office Larkin Martin Funeral Home New Hampton Coral Marina Reservoir Anthony Luzuni Fort Atkinson

Woman hospitalized after Cedar Rapids collision at First Ave SE

Martha J. Paul of Hiawatha was admitted to Mercy hospital for neck injuries after a two car crash at 1921 First Avenue SE. Driver Dennis L. Paul and Daniel D. Berchenbriter were involved. Berchenbriter faces a traffic charge for license issues.

Martha J. Paul Hiawatha Mercy Hospital First Avenue SE Dennis L. Paul Daniel D. Berchenbriter E Avenue NW Paul “Ehicle Berchenbriter

Agnew Links Student Disruptions to Loss of Freedom

Vice President Agnew warned that capitulation to student protests harms academic freedom and broader freedoms. He told the Young Presidents Organization that a vast, angry public sees school disorders as a threat, while he and his family were visiting Waikiki for the weekend.

Tionolulu Wesident Agnew Agnew Young Presidents Organization Waikiki

Barrel Explosion Injures Man at SW Street Workshop

Larry D. Herman, 27, of 1236 N street SW, sustained head and facial injuries when a 55 gallon metal barrel he was using as a welding work bench overheated and exploded at 533 H street SW. He received emergency treatment at Mercy hospital and was released after lacerations and scalp injuries. The building is owned by Key Marsh Sales, 519 H street SW.

Larry D. Herman N Street Mercy Hospital Herman H Street Key Marsh Sales

Drunk Driver Charged After Rear-Ending Vehicle

Michael V. Sullivan, 28, of 2414 Reynolds Avenue 8W, charged with drunk driving after his car struck Haynes B Hutchinson’s vehicle in the 1500 block of First Avenue NE. No injuries reported. Sullivan posted 500 bond and was released.

Michael V. Sullivan Reynolds Avenue First Avenue Sullivan Auto Haynes

Stabbing Report Involving Mullinex Sees Suspect Wife Named

Leweien Mullinex a 51 year old from 23 Pausteenth avenue SE was stabbed during a family quarrel with his wife Annie. Mullinex was listed in critical condition at Mercy hospital Friday night. No charges were filed. Charles Hill also involved in the incident and sworn in later. Authorities say Mullinex tried to take a knife from his wife.

Leweien Mullinex Pausteenth Avenue Wag Ad Swart Tn Mercy Hospital Washington UPI Berl Charles Hill Mullinex Pond Spain Annie Maltines

Mets Meet Cubs in 12 30 P.M. TV Debut Sunday

The New York Mets face the Chicago Cubs at 12 30 P.M. Sunday in TV 9's first game of a selected schedule. The broadcast promises live color coverage.

New York Mets Chicago Cubs TV 9

Second Cut in Mutiny Terms

Washington AP reports mutiny sentences for two army privates reduced for a sit down protest at the Presidio San Francisco. Latis Osczepinski 21 of Florida and Lawrence Reidel 20 of Medford Georgia received two year terms down from 16 and 14. Lt Gen Stanley Larsen delayed both sentences to five years.

Washington (Ap Army Presidio San Francisco Army Judge Advocate Latis Osczepinski Florida Lawrence Reidel Medford Gre Qsczepinski Reidel Sifth Army Stanley Larsen

Doctor’s diagnosis deaths suit ends with damages

Los Angeles AP report says three and a half years after a doctor warned Donald Correll he would die within a year a jury awarded the 40 year old bus driver $40 000 in damages. Correll testified the warning forced him to quit his job costing him a decade of seniority and pension rights.

Los Angeles Donald Correll Correll

Insurance Association honors C. R. Bevard Man of the Year

R. Claire Bevard of 1623 Park Towne Court NE Cedar Rapids was named Man of the Year by the Town State Association of Life Underwriters. Bevard, with John Hancock Life Insurance Co., has 31 years with the firm and has held multiple posts in local and state life underwriters groups.

R. Claire Bevard Park Towne State Assn Ste Anderweiter Bevard Gervita John Hancock Life Insurance Co Des Moines Cedar Rapids Hancock Company Iin National Assn O of Life,Underwriters Associations of Life, Underwriters Iowa Insurance Commissioner's Committee Iowa Newell C. Day St. Petersburg Fla Charles Kulettler Cleo F. Edwards Leola Zavodsky

Professors Debate Campus Disorders At AAUP Convention

At the AAUP convention in Minneapolis 800 delegates debated campus disorders and criticized Nixon administration rhetoric. Attendees clashed over arrests, reform, and preventive measures as panel discussions sparked heated exchanges among professors from Yale Colgate and Harvard.

Ralph Brown Yale Law AAUP Bruce Berlind Colgate University Nixon Daniel Adler San Francisco State G. Theodore Mitau Minnesota State College System Mitau Clark Byse Harvard Law Jim Sy

City Briefs Chronicle Local Incidents and Notices

Local police report arrests for assault and battery with bonds posted at 110 and 220 dollars. Theft and vehicle entries noted including saddle gear and clothing. Community events listed from Moose Lodge supper to college honors and tours, with business ads and TV series launch.

AMC Recalls 54,087 Autos

American Motors Corp recalls a total of 54,087 cars for brake line clearance fixes and seat belt assembly replacements. The action covers 27,242 Javelin and AMX models with manual transmissions from 1968 to 1989, 23,032 additional cars, and 1,813 Rambler and Rebel cars with reclining seats.

Detroit API American Motors Corp AMC AME

Chrysler recalls 8908 cars over belt mismatch

Chrysler Corp. Friday asked owners of 8908 new Chrysler Plymouth Fury and Dodge Monaco cars to inspect their front seat belts for incompatibility. The company said a small manufacturing error could misalign belt tips and buckles and urged owners to return cars to dealers for belt fixes.

Dutromy Chrysler Corp Chrysler

Abernathy Released on Bond After Jail Stay

The Rev. Ralph Abernathy, jailed for a week, was freed Friday night after a Charleston supporter posted 600 dollars bond. He had been arrested April 25 for violating a court order limiting pickets at two hospitals during Negro workers strikes.

Charleston Ralph Abernathy

Robbery Rampage Near West Union Leaves Two Fugitives Sought

In a store robbery at the Carl Bostrom property two suspects fled on foot after shots were fired. Gary Bostrom and two police officers pursued the gunman, who fired at them and escaped toward the Carl Bostrom house. A missing 1963 green Chevrolet, license 744607, linked to the case was found later with keys from Bonnie Lamphier’s car. Carl Bostrom received minor treatment for a small wound.

Carl Bostrom Bonnie Lamphier Loftus Café Jesup West Union Iis Hale Jis

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