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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1965
Page
1
Sunday high and low temperatures listed for multiple cities with precipitation amounts. Five day forecast calls for near normal temperatures and 1 to 2 inches rainfall toward week end. Numerous local weather notes include barometer, humidity, wind, sun and moon data, plus a few small city notices and older day statistics.
The legislature rejects a house amendment to allow lease-purchase deals for school buildings only if district outstanding debt exceeds 90 percent of the constitutional limit. Other actions include bills on municipal dues, water plant examinations, rabies shots for dogs, liquor discounts, credit union penalties, relocation costs, and deer license drawing elimination. Deaths and notices follow with births, adoptions, and legal cases listed for various Iowa communities.
Hail battered the south plains of Texas on Monday with pilots spotting hail along a 40 mile stretch from Crosbyton to Petersburg. Extensive crop damage was reported around Petersburg.
Cairo prosecutor general leveled a ten point case against West German horse breeder Johann Wolfgang Lotz and his wife Waldrud accusing them of attempt ed murder and espionage for Israel. Franz William Kiesow, a German tied to Mannesmann Steel Düsseldorf, faces a three point indictment for obtaining Egyptian defense secrets and passing them to Germany. All three were arrested in Cairo.
U.S Sixth Circuit asked by F Lee Bailey for nearly three weeks extension to file appeal to prevent Samuel Sheppard from returning to Ohio penitentiary. The Boston attorney represents the convicted wife slayer in Cincinnati.
Des Moines Iowa lawmakers approve a measure to cover moving costs for residents displaced by condemnation. The bill passed the House by a 98 to 1 vote, authorizing the state to pay relocation expenses for affected individuals.
A $300,000 lawsuit by Richard and Jean Starry of Delhi against Iowa Steel and Iron Works Inc. Cedar Rapids over a November 18, 1963 injury was settled out of court with no disclosed details. Starry alleged a flatbed load crushed his right foot and leg while unloading in an alley.
John Henry Pelham 36 of Marshalltown pleaded guilty before Judge B J Maxwell to larceny of a motor vehicle. Sentencing set for Wednesday. Pelham also faces jail break sentence. Three men escaped Linn County jail January 17, stole a car and committed two break ins near Iowa Falls. Ramirez and Anderson pled guilty to related charges in February and March with multi year and probation sentences.
Karen Miller 18 of 4558 Mt Vernon Road SE was sentenced by Judge B J Maxwell to a 12 month term in Linn County Jail. The brief hearing concluded with the woman receiving a year in custody for the alleged offense.
Alice B. Larkin 49 pleads innocent before Judge B J Maxwell to false uttering of a check. She was returned from Illinois reformatory at Dwight to face the charge and previously served a year for deceptive practice. She allegedly passed a bogus $25 check at Armstrong's department store. Suits Filed against Shannon and Imperial Health Studio list promissory note claims. Judgments include Ken dall, Herbrandson, Knudson, and sale-related claims.
Washington AP says Treasury Secretary Fowler announced the government lost about 975 million dollars from its gold holdings in the first four months, far more than the 125 million for all of last year.
Six governors from the South unite to oppose HEW directives on school integration. At a five hour Georgia mansion meeting they vow an immediate briefing with congressional leaders to seek a coordinated response. The statement cites conflicting HEW and Keppel positions and warns of chaotic legal effects. Governor Sanders hosts with Faubus Harrison McNair Wallace Johnson subscribed by Burns Moore McKeithen.
A three judge federal court ordered New York to elect a new legislature on November 2 based on a Republican reapportionment plan even though state courts had ruled it unconstitutional. The ruling maintains the plan as the basis for the upcoming election.
President Johnson appointed E. Roland Harriman as chairman and principal officer of the American Red Cross on Monday.
Cedar Rapids officials outlined split shift education as the likely solution if the proposed $4.2 million high school bond issue is defeated. A new high school would be needed, with 1968 occupancy planned, while redistricting and routing of east side students to Jefferson high school continue.
Three Cornell coeds were injured four miles west of Mt. Vernon on Highway 30 at 8 30 a m Monday. Ethel Kolar 22 of 1935 C avenue NE was admitted to St Luke s hospital in good condition with a possible head injury. Judy Ann Sorenson 22 of Gilmore City and Sharon Carriere 22 of Bellevue Neb were treated and released for abrasions and contusions. Sorenson s car struck the rear of a truck slowing for a left turn. The truck overturned but its driver Glenn D Adams 50 of Lisbon was uninjured.
Ida Hochstetler aged 53 of 627 Fifth avenue SE Cedar Rapids died after a long illness. Born May 11 1911 in Ottumwa she lived in Cedar Rapids 25 years. Survived by husband Omar married May 20 1950 Cedar Rapids a daughter Mary Jo Gremmels two sons James L and Michael Cedar Rapids two stepdaughters Mrs Arthur Amos Waterloo and Mrs Jesse Burnette Newburgh NY two stepsons Jimmie Lee and Loren Hochstetler Waterloo three brothers Joseph Freno Cedar Rapids Frank Bechtel Waukon and Guy Goughner Corydon. Memorial services Wednesday at 3 pm Kuba funeral home Rt Rev Mser William A Roach burial Cedar Memorial. Rosary 7:30 Tuesday Kuba funeral home friends may call after 7 Monday graveside by Hanford Post. Friends may call at the chapel after 6 pm Monday.
Elsie Neva Shears 48 of Azusa California wife of Florent Shears died Thursday after a lingering illness. Born May 8 1916 in Gibbs Missouri she had lived in Cedar Rapids before moving to California two years ago. She is survived by two daughters two sons a stepdaughter two stepsons a sister two brothers and 14 grandchildren. Services 1 30 p m Wednesday Beatty Bearle funeral home Columbus Junction burial Cedar Memorial. Friends may call at the funeral home.
Donald R Emanuel 38 of 3301 Westwood Drive NW Cedar Rapids died Sunday morning. A painter with the Cedar Rapids traffic engineering department he was born July 24 1926 and was a lifelong Cedar Rapids area resident. He married Joan Darey January 21 1953 in Cedar Rapids and was a member of St Patrick's Catholic church and a World War II veteran. Surviving are his wife two daughters Dannette and Terry a son Owen two sisters Mrs Ed Volesky Swisher and Mrs Ronald Howel Whittier California. Services Wednesday 830 a.m Brush Chapel 930 St Patrick's Church Rev J Robert McDonald Burial Hala Cemetery near Swisher Military honors to follow.
William Blazek 60 of 3028 Southland Street SW Cedar Rapids died Monday after a lingering illness. Born June 24 1904 at Ely he lived in Cedar Rapids since 1928. He worked 34 years for Wilson and Co retiring in 1957. Survived by wife Julia one daughter Mrs Ralph Helmers of Des Moines one son Eugene of DeWitt three grandchildren two sisters and one brother. Services at Brush chapel Wednesday at 2 pm with visitation after 3 pm Tuesday.
Memorial services announced for John L Taylor at Kuba funeral home with a Requiem Mass at St. Wenceslaus Church officiated by Rt. Rev. Msgr. Anthony W Chihak. Burial at St John's. William Ruferd Klein to be laid to rest at Shiloh cemetery with burial at 1 30 p m. Doskocil Louis J services at Brosh chapel conducted by Jerry Drahovzal. Burial at Czech National cemetery. Survivors include eight grandchildren.
The article explains guidelines for government workers emphasizing that no employee shall solicit or accept any gift or benefit from parties with potential contracts or regulatory interests. It notes restrictions apply to groups seeking agency business or whose operations could be affected by official duties.
A Chicago judge refused to declare a mistrial in the Krebiozen fraud trial involving four backers after defense attorneys claimed a Chicago newspaper story was prejudicial to the case.
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