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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1968

Page

7

Weather notes and obituaries from a Saturday issue

The Daily Record lists high and low temperatures across cities with precipitation, followed by May totals and normal values. It also provides local sun and moon details, a memorial list of funeral services, and births for May with family addresses and names.

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Viet Cong shelling hits Saigon bridges and Cholon

Viet Cong fired 40 mortar rounds before dawn at the main highway bridge near Newport dock facilities in Saigon, damaging the east end and causing light casualties. A second volley struck the Binh Loi bridge two miles north. In Cholon, mortar rounds hit near Cho Ray hospital and other sites. the hospital remained undamaged but ten civilians were wounded elsewhere.

Saigon Newport Dock Binh Loi Cho Ray Cholon

Cedar Rapids Gazette Establishment and Rates 1883

The Cedar Rapids Gazette was established in 1883 by The Gazette Co. It is published daily and Sunday from Cedar Rapids Iowa. Subscription rates include carrier 55 cents per week and mail options with monthly and yearly pricing. The AP holds exclusive rights to republication of AP dispatches.

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Driverless Car Blamed For Freak Street Mishap

A driverless car struck a stalled Gee Excavating Co truck on Forty second street NE injuring John Herdliska 37 who was assisting. Mrs Kenneth Hach 24 and her 18 month old son were nearby when the car rolled forward, Herdliska injured ankle treated at St Luke's Hospital and released.

John Herdliska Herdliska Gee Excavating Co Weing Road Kenneth Hach Twin Pine Drive Greg M Avenue NW St. Luke’s Hospital

Cedar Rapids duo charged in drug store shoplifting

Two Cedar Rapids residents face charges after separate shoplifting incidents at Mays drug store on Third avenue SE Saturday night. George J. Swehla, 51, allegedly attempted to steal two cartons of cigarets valued at $6 and is jailed. Sandra L. Birch, 19, allegedly tried to steal items totaling $38.25 and was released to appear in court.

Cedar Rapids Mays Third Avenue George J. Swehla Fifth Avenue Sandra L. Birch Fourth Street

Motorcycle Crash Causes Minor Chest Injury for Rider

Charles D. Clark aged 33 of 5619 Street SW sustained a minor chest injury when his motorcycle overturned in front of his home Saturday afternoon. He received treatment at Mercy Hospital and was released.

Charles D. Clark Mercy Hospital

Troops Guard Panama Polls Ahead of Vote

National guard troops moved into position around 1,400 polling places as Sunday presidential elections approached in Panama. About 300,000 voters were expected amid a bitter campaign with Arnulfo Arias Madrid, David Samudio Avila, and Antonio Gonzalez Revilla as leading contenders.

Panama City UPI Panama

McNamara Plans Book on Limiting Nuclear Contest

Former Defense Secretary Robert McNamara will publish The Essence of Security reflecting his view that the U.S. and Soviet Union have reached parity in nuclear arms. The Harper & Row release on Aug 15 draws on speeches and his Pentagon notes, urging limited nuclear competition and broader public debate.

New York Times News Service New York Robert McNamara United States Soviet Union McNamara Congress Pentagon Harper & Row Washington Kennedy Johnson U.S

Camp Good Health Fund Donations and Memorial Gifts

A series of memorials and contributions listed for Camp Good Health Fund totaling various amounts. Donors include Midland Industries Foundation and families honoring mothers and individuals such as Dr. Harry J. Jones and John W. Bruzek. Other entries note memorials from the Hesperian club and Morehead Construction with smaller gifts.

John W. Bruzek Hesperian Club Paul Hamel Morehead Construction Eer

Humphrey Wins Delegate Fights In Two States

Vice president Hubert Humphrey's supporters win a Delaware delegate tally of 16 of 22 while Kennedy backers claim the Wilmington slate. In Wyoming, Humphrey supporters heavily influence the 22 delegates, with estimations showing most backing the vice president, amid intra party disputes led by McCarthy and Kennedy factions.

Humphrey Dover Del Hubert Humphrey Delaware Wilmington Robert Kennedy Wyoming Ernest Wilkerson Eugene McCarthy McCarthy Wayne Miller Gale McGee D-Wyo McGee

Viet Aid Funds Violated Military Law Document

Summary of a Senate report detailing misused aid funds in Vietnam including an army contracting officer’s actions and kickbacks. It notes unaccounted materials, calls for a full audit, and criticizes corruption across Saigon AID and Vietnamese structures while urging tighter controls and accountability.

Ribicoff Army Justice Department GAO Rmk-Brj U.S Vietnam Navy

Rift over GOP delegate seat heads to national committee

Iowa Republican central committee voted to send the dispute over replacing a Des Moines woman with Rep. H R Gross as a national convention delegate to the credentials committee. The panel will determine whether the seat in the 24 member delegation was properly filled amid questions of possible error.

Des Moines UPI H.R. Gross Republican Central Committee Gross Joy Rohm Republican Workshop State Central Committee

Speck appeal delayed by clerical error in indictments

The Sun-Times reported a court clerk incorrectly entered only two indictments in the common law record of the Speck case. Public Defender Gerald Getty said the error would be noted in the July appeal to the Illinois Supreme Court. State's Attorney John Stamos expressed confidence the high court will correct the technical error and let the trial record stand.

Sun-Times Speck Gerald Getty Illinois Supreme Court Cook County Atty John Stamos

Wanted ad hints at unusual item in notice

A brief wanted notice suggests a purchaser seeks an unusual item. The terse ad underscores a search through local listings, inviting responders to make contact for a rare object.

Memorial for Innes S. Maloney in Chetek service set

Innes S. Pat Maloney, formerly of Cedar Rapids, died Friday in Chetek Wisconsin at age 21? born July 13 1904. He worked 28 years for Johnson Gas Co and 18 years for Rapid Thermo Gas Co of Clinton. Survived by wife Hildred Randall a son David Maloney Rice Lake a daughter Mrs L H Luce Cedar Falls mother Mrs Rena Gill Cedar Rapids sister Irene Zarecky Cedar Rapids brother James Maloney Cedar Rapids and five grandchildren. Memorial services are at Turner chapel east Tuesday at 1 30 p m with burial at Cedar Memorial cemetery. Friends may call at Turner chapel east after 1 p.m. Monday.

Cedar Falls Rena Gill Cedar Rapids Irene Zarecky James Maloney Turnerchapel East Cedar Memorial Cemetery Turner Chapel East

Shooting case in park leads to arrest after rifle firing

Detectives describe Gregory firing a rifle from a parked car in the 2800 block of Third Avenue SE injuring no one. Bearns driving with a 17 year old girl passenger heard a shot as Gregory fled. Police pursued, stopped the car, and seized a lever action .22 rifle.

Gregory Third Avenue SE Bearns Twenty-eighth Street Drive Roy E. Taylor Twenty Eighth Street Drive Taylor Gareth Clift Basil 0. Bruce Second Avenue SE Bruce

Memorial Services and Funerals Listed for Local Residents

Memorial services are scheduled for Henderson Rose at 1 p.m. Monday at the Chapel of Memories with Dr. Arnold T. Herbst officiating and burial in Cedar Memorial cemetery. Kempter Henry C. has service Monday at 10:30 a.m. at Turner chapel east with burial at Mt. Calvary cemetery. Trachta Lumir J. will have a requiem mass at All Saints church at 10 a.m. Monday after a 9:30 a.m. service at Kuba funeral home east, burial at St. John's. Ytsen Peter N. service Monday at 3 p.m. at Turner chapel west with burial in Cedar Memorial cemetery and military rites by Hanford Post of the American Legion. casket to remain closed after service. Friends may call Cedar Memorial funeral home after 10 a.m. Sunday and at the chapel after 9 a.m. Monday.

Cascade John Graham Cascade Community Presbyterian Church Devaney Coggan Victor Williams Zion Presbyterian Church Postville Cemetery Masonica Murdoch's Columbus City L. M. Pitzer Stacy Lewis Pine Hill Wheatland Kalona Mary E. Hershberger Mennonite Church Yoder's Manchester Nieman Maurer Delhi St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Delaware Gill Bohnenkamp Mechanicsville Grace E. Hempy Methodist Church Horner's Fayette Emma Huggins Bellas-Wright Oelwein Fred Cook Zion Lutheran Church Brant's Tipton Herbert F. Maurer First United Church of Christ Sheets and Son Vinton Myron Inman Vinton Methodist Church Fry-Holland Winthrop George X. Reed Congregational Church Fawcett's Termini Italy United States Cedar Rapids Third Avenue West Frances Scolaro Fred J. Scolaro Edward A. Scolaro Rose Dattolo Wencie Corso Iowa City Scolaro Monahan- Stewart St. Patrick’s Church J. Robert McDonald Mt. Calvary Cemetery Father McDonald Kuba Funeral Home All Saints Church Edmund L. Becker St. John’s

Viet Cong Kill Deputy Chief and Visitor in Hamlet

U S officials report a Viet Cong squad entered a hamlet and assassinated the deputy chief and a visiting chief on Saturday in Saigon. The incident underscores ongoing Viet Cong pressure in rural areas and raises concerns over security in the region.

Saigon U. S

Want Ad: Sell Unneeded Storage Space Now

Local classifieds offer a quick way to free up space by listing unused storage areas for rent or sale. Advertisers highlight simple steps to post, reach nearby buyers, and move possessions efficiently.

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