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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1969

Page

24

Weather report and city notices from Iowa paper

A fragmented weather and local notices page listing five day temperature forecasts, normal ranges, and rainfall plus execution of local bonds and services. It mentions names and addresses such as John W. Bilsland 1025 Cheyenne Road NW and Eugene Should, with various cemetery services and church burials in Decorah Monticello Center Point and Waterloo Ridge.

Costa Nara Ana’ Lockes John W. Bilsland Cheyenne Road Fifth Avenue SE Eugene John Rolofé Arthur Hedo Downing White Ane Oelwein Center Point Lena Rf Doty AB Inch Andi Center Point Cemetery Maragain j_ Monticello Willis G. Stutt Wayne Zion Lutheran Church Goettsch’s Martha J Fry A -Hebbes Decorah Rudolph Netker Grace Episcopal Church Stevie’s Rev. S. C wiSorlion Waterloo Ridge Gazelle First Lutheran Church

Iowa News Briefs Including Births Divorces And Court Fines

A collage of local notices includes births at Mercy May and St. Luke's, divorces such as Tavernie and Wile son, and marriages in Cedar Rapids. City court records list speeding fines and traffic violations with names and addresses, plus a plane incident at the municipal airport and a series of maintenance reports.

Town Gets on Map Veteran Wyoming Wins Academic Honors

Veteran a southeastern Wyoming fowl has little chance to reach the map except when three of the forty are students at the state. Straight A averages for a semester earn berths on the president's hand roll, the highest academic recognition.

Veteran Wyn UPI Wyoming

Growing Pile of Congress Bills To Honor Eisenhower

Washington AP reports lawmakers debate memorials for Dwight Eisenhower including naming the first moon landing site Paint Eisenhower and placing his image on the dollar. Family says no favorite. Bray and Yarborough back varied proposals.

Congress Eisenhower Washington Dwight Eisenhower George Washington John Vbis Phoenixville Eisenhower Park Newport R. 1 Eisenhower College Seneca Falls U.S. Moon Landing William Bray R-Ind Earth Bray Ralph Yarborough Fex Dulles International Airport John Foster Dulles Wallace Bennett Utah Glen Canyon Colorado River Ilsenhower Pentagon Washington National Airport Potomac River Eisen Ilo

RTA Facing $8,070 Suit Over 1987 Collision

The Regional Transit Authority of Cedar Rapids is named in an $8,070 suit filed in Linn County District Court. Plaintiff Carol Behrens alleges a bus collision on Second Street SE near the airport caused personal injuries and property damage. The complaint cites bus width and stopping parking confusion as negligent factors and lists multiple related legislative notes.

Cedar Rapid Dulles Eisenhower Carol Behrens Second Street SEC Second Avenue James Robert Banks Robert F Kennedy D.C

Doby Cleared of False Uttering Charge in Iowa Case

Jack Doby 34 was cleared of attering a forged instrument when Linn County district court dismissed the charge on motion by the county attorney. He was accused of passing a $193.19 forged Collins Hadia Co. payroll check at the Key tavern in Cedar Rapids last Nov 1. An alibi supported by two women led to the dismissal. authorities noted about 35 similar checks totaling around $5,000 circulated citywide the same night.

Jack Doby Linn Doby Collins Hadia Co Key Tavern Cedar Rapids Daley Delores Ford Phoenix Carol Bust

Security Hospital Escapist Sought in Anamosa Breakout

Iowa City report says Thomas A. Hightower aged 29 escaped from the Iowa Security Medical facility at Anamosa on Thursday. Dr John Dickenson the hospital superintendent notes the man has black hair brown eyes and should be considered mentally ill and possibly dangerous.

Iowa City Thomas A. Hightower Iowa Security Anamosa John Dickenson Hightower

Student Fuss Continues From Page One Demands End War Rights

The article quotes a student message criticizing military conscription and calling for withdrawal from unpopular wars. It lists two demands: withdrawal of all unpopular wars and truth about these wars, and preserving civilians rights for soldiers including freedom of speech. The paper closes with POWER TO THE PEOPLE.

Vietnam USA

Ricehill Gets 75 Years For Second Degree Murder

Judge Warren J. Rees sentences Elliott C. Ricehill, 29, to 75 years in the state penitentiary after a May verdict finding him guilty of second degree murder in the beating death of Mabel Bigley. Defense motions for a new trial were overruled amid questions on evidence and jury instructions.

Warren J. Rees Elliott C. Ricehill Ricehill Madison Mabel Bigley First Street Jorneys

High school student opposition limits Marine recruiting in Cedar Rapids

Capt D K Praeger reports Cedar Rapids is the only Iowa city where high school students oppose Marine recruiters. He notes reduced senior inquiries versus last year and calls the resistance an organized move. Praeger filed a report with the Ninth Marine Corps District in Kansas City.

D. K. Praeger Marine Cedar Rapids Des Moines Prager Kennedy Washington

Breakins Investigated at Hiawatha and Mount Vernon

Linn County Sheriff probes two burglaries the Hillcrest Country Club near Mt Vernon and the Hiawatha H and K grocery. Loot from the country club includes 2 dollars in change a cash register key opened pop machine cigars whisky valued at 42 dollars and pork clubs worth 75 dollars. The Hiawatha store losses include candy gum and possibly a six pack of beer with the thief staying past closing time.

Linn Sheriff's Department Hillcrest Country Club Mt. Vernon Hiawatha Country Club Walter Grant H and K Grant

Room and Board Rise at University of Iowa

The article notes a $46 annual increase in room and board for University of Iowa dorms, raising rates to about $993 for full-time residents next fall. It discusses draft deferment guidance provided by a local info center and mentions students involved including Noe and others from Coe College.

Noe Grittnell College University of Iowa Draft Information Center Nau Council Bluffs State Board of Regents Priday Nan

Annual Parents Weekend At Coe College

Coe College hosts its annual spring Parents Weekend on Saturday and Sunday with activities in Freshman Hall lobby from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. A committee of five students, with Mrs. R. B. Evans of Bariy and Coc's Parents Association co-presidents, organized information tables and faculty will be available to discuss questions. An annual Parents Association meeting runs 11:30 a.m. to noon in Cherry Auditorium with Evans presiding. Dr. Joseph E. B. McCabe, Coe president, will…

Coe College R. B. Evans Bariy Coc Asso Coe The Parents Association Cherry Auditorium Evans Joseph EB. McCabe Avonmouth College Daniels Park Carol Rickey Tom McCuskey Richard Harrison Darry Banks Richard Walker John Chapman, Jr President McCabe Country Club Parkway Gage Memoorial Union IL A.m Sinclair Auditorium Lawrence J. Schwarz Winnetka, UL Cow Joy Schwarz Sinclair Gage Memorial Union Stewart Memorial Library Sandi Cech Canby Minn Jack, Evans Bill Butkus Munster Ind Mike Paul Monona Wis Sland Lois Young Menphis Tenn

Deaths: Mrs. Joseph Buresh and Lenore Steele noted

Mrs. Joseph Buresh of Cedar Rapids died after a brief illness at 717 Second Street SW born 1884 in Wor Cedar Rapids widow of Joseph Buresh She leaves two daughters two grandsons seven great grandchildren and two brothers Memorial services are set for Saturday at 2 p m at Janeba Kuba funeral home West with Rev Lyle Graff Burial in Czech National casket to remain open until 1 p m Friends may call Lenore Andreas Steele 55 of Miami formerly Cedar Rapids died after a long illness Born July 21 1913 in Lisbon married Marvin R Steele Aug 23 1948 in Dixon Surviving are her husband two daughters four brothers and memorial services planned in Miami with cremation at Oak Hill Memorial time to be announced.

Joseph Buresh Bessie M. Buresh Second Street Cedar Rapids Wor Cedar Judge No. 7 ICBJ Tony E. Hladek Delbert White William G. Kaneeny Lyle Graff Marvin Steele Lenore Andreas Steele Miami Lisbon Marvin R. Steele Dixon, mi Dave Frady Sue Rnss Yak Albert Dwayne Andreas Henn Pella Lowell iManikafo Minn Eer Cormmitlal Oak Hui

Infant Joseph Turk Dies at Birth in 6706 Ket Drive NE

The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. John Turk died at birth Thursday evening. Surviving are the parents, a brother Roger, and grandparents Helen Turk of Ban Gabriel California and Mr. and Mrs. Fret Lilley of Atlanta Georgia. Private graveside services were held at Mt Calvary Cemetery at 4 p.m. Friday with Rev. Joseph McGuire officiating. Turner Chapel East handled arrangements.

Joseph Turk John Tur Sete Roger Helen C. Turk Ban Gabriel Calif Fret Lilley Atlanta, Ga Mt. Calvary Cemetery Joseph McGuire Turner Chapel East Leaverberry Namseat St. Matthew's Church Louis ¥. McDonough Calvary Cemetery Victor Monahan-Stewart Smerles Georgia St. John's Panagiotis Vlahos St. John’s Orthodox Linwood Cemetery Turner Chapel Williams Paul Everett Tur A. I. Washington Linwood Blanche Kate Wivals St. Juge’s Catholic Church John M. Gregory St. Joseph's DeWitt Teahon Kharae Dostal Frank—Brosh

Washington orders 800 guards as DC campus unrest escalates

Major student protests at Howard University lead Mayor Walter Washington to deploy 800 National Guardsmen after clashes that damaged a ROTC building and a fire truck. Two newsmen injured as Black United Front and three congressmen voiced support for the demonstrators amid calls for curriculum change. Northern Ireland’s James Chichester-Clark wins strong confidence vote in Unionist party.

Sis Walter Washington National James Nabrit An Lasmey Blacks United Front Magra i Adam Clayton Powell D-N.y Michigan Charles jDiges John Conyers Belfast Northern Ireland James Chichester-Clark Unionist Party

Senate OKs Meat Inspection Bill in Iowa Senate

DES MOINES AP Iowa Senate approved a bill to raise state meat inspection to federal standards. The plan shares inspection costs 50 50 between state and federal governments. An amendment to shift inspection entirely to the feds failed 45 6. An amendment on political activity by inspectors during warbling hours was rejected 92 23 with a reconsideration motion filed after lunch.

DES Moines Iowa Iowa Senate Senate

Tornadoes and Flooding Strike Colorado and South

Severe weather lashed Colorado with tornadoes and three day rains flooding towns from Jamestown to Tappen Lake. A woman died and a family suffered four injuries as their home collapsed. Damage estimates reach 1.2 million with washed out roads and bridges. Torrential storms stretched into Texas and the Deep South with 70 injury reports amid downed trees and lines.

Tappen Lake Colorado Jamestown Denver Lorraine Upp Texas Alabama Florida Georgia

Nomads Bedouin in Middle Eastern Deserts

Nomads Bedouin refer to nomadic tribespeople roaming the deserts of the Middle East, sustaining traditional livelihoods and social structures across harsh arid environments. Their culture emphasizes clan networks, roam patterns, and hospitality within tribal communities.

Middle Eastern Deserts

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Daily Record C.R. Weather Mne Jenny State Comherce Commission Mercy Richard Wakeford Seventeenth Street St. Luke's Terry Sones Mechanicsville Todd Belzer Sames BR. DeSoles Karen E. Christianson Charles H. Davis Rose M. Rouse Vinton Michiel Daisy M. Tavernie Richard N. Tavernie Beverly A. Wilson Larry P. Wileson Williams Boulevard Mt. Vernon Road Tenth Street NW Madison Street Becky Lanfler Seventh Street Paul N. Macal A Avenue Richard A. Beltz Circle Drive Richard Miene Waukon Kenneth J. Sehaoley South Fifteenth _ street Marion Mary J. Long James R. Shanklin Palbrook Stephen F. Keheer Thirty Sixth Street Reid T. Martin Central City Donald L. Bergen Sixteenth Avenue Clara B. Jellison Palo Grace E. Fuchner Jacolyn Drive Melvin S. Baker Ibb Wiley Boulevard Martin Jones Sixth Street Pauline J. Wordehart Thirty-fifth Shreet Neda J. Atwood B Avenue NW Richard J. Gerhart Capitol Hill House Rammitin Fisenhower Moon Landing J the College RTA Dallas Builders. Components, Inc Pay-N-Takes Inc Montrose Hotel Mechanic's SACO Standard Appliance Co Bill Edwards Bill's Town Department of Social Services Execuor Martin W. Koehn Shorty Donald Nau Nou Willian Faches Hod Moore Shan Iowa Supreme Court Polk County Warren Rees Bigsey Auburn Auburon University Ernie Ford Mount Vernon Areca Ee U. of Iowa Selective Service Tthe Washington High School Cee Howard Jeather Othe Aneemti John E. Lapes Rohn Funeral Home Third Avenue Roosevelt Hotel Matel Cedar Memorial Funeral Homes and Cemetery Lewellen Rover
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