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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1968
Page
2
The page lists high and low temperatures for several cities, precipitation figures, and a May totals section. It also includes birth announcements, marriage notices, court actions, traffic fines, and funeral services for a range of Iowa communities with multiple individuals and addresses named.
Kennedy urged Vietnamese burden sharing and urged U S job creation measures during a Des Moines visit to campaign for the Democratic nomination. He pressed for price supports, crop reserves, lower credit costs, and tax incentives for job-rich areas. He outlined federal income tax grants for state and local public improvement and was accompanied by Hughes who remains neutral in the race.
A classified notice indicates a wanted ad seeks an unusual item. The ad invites readers to contact the listing party for details and potential purchase.
William Kennedy 76 longtime head of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen died Monday in Minneapolis. He led the union from 1949 to his retirement in 1962.
An incident at the Henry Vanderhoe house in New Albia at about 4 a.m. Tuesday damaged five windows and cut all electric service. Cedar Rapids recorded 77 degrees Tuesday afternoon after a low of 64 overnight and a high of 76 Monday. Forecasters expect generally fair skies and cooler temperatures across Iowa on Wednesday.
The Marion crash killed Miss Maier age 18 and injured another girl, with authorities unsure who drove. Maier, born July 12, 1950, served on the Quill staff and was a Northwest Bell employee. She belonged to First Presbyterian Church. Survivors include parents, two sisters, a foster sister, two grandmothers. Services Thursday at 2 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church. Burial in Cedar Memorial Cemetery. Donations may be made to the church memorial fund.
The 16th Biennial National Convention of the National Assn of Retired and Veteran Railway Employes opened Tuesday at the Montrose hotel with Annabelle Coover as chair. Mayor Frank Bush welcomed about 350 attendees for a three day gathering featuring roll calls, reports, a 7 p.m. banquet, and Thursday election and installation of officers.
Joseph Ratti of CWA Local 2590 in Philadelphia says local leaders and dissatisfied members nationwide are pouring in support for breaking away from the 400,000 member union. They opposed a three year contract that ended the Bell/Western Electric strike, a deal ratified 5-3 nationally but rejected in many areas.
The group urges revoking Poland’s favored nation tariff privileges over its current policy of promoting anti semitism and hostility to the West. The AP report notes the move as a response to Poland’s stance.
The Linn County board approved a 12294.11 payment for Edgewood road NW to Blairs Ferry road NE bridge design. Supervisor Henderson abstained due to opposition to Cedar Rapids participation and the inner beltline fund. Ned L. Ashton of Iowa City billed the county. city council approved the payment last week. County officials will attend state and regional meetings in May and June.
Joe J. Allen filed in Linn district court Tuesday to remove Mr and Mrs Tom Bach from 5041 Gordon avenue NW. The suit alleges the Bachs took possession April 26 as tenants from Allen but owe $190 rent. A three day notice was served May 7 and a hearing was set for May 23 by Judge B J Maxwell.
An assault and battery case against Gary Herman 23 of 2000 Lauren Drive SW Cedar Rapids municipal court dismissed by Judge John Reilly after the complaining witness was out of the county. Dennis Durland 1009 A Avenue NE alleged Herman struck him at a party in Hiawatha February 29 causing two black eyes and a broken nose.
Cedar Rapids airport officials discuss a regional airport with Waterloo counterparts in an exploratory meeting. Board members envision serving Des Moines Johnson County and Iowa City areas, while CAB reviews Ozark Air Lines Iowa flights to Washington and New York. A used runway sweeper was bought and Amvet Post 50 seeks an Iowa Aviation Day on May 26 with FAA compliance.
Thomas L. Ray Jr. of Kirkwood Missouri was freed on bond after being charged with failure to stop in the assured clear distance ahead in a two vehicle crash near Springville. The case was brought by a Linn County deputy in Justice of the Peace Glenn Powers court and has been moved to Cedar Rapids municipal court for venue.
Former President Eisenhower exited March Air Base on Tuesday to travel to Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington to continue convalescence from his heart attack.
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The United States air force asks Cedar Rapids for permission to place a aircraft in the downtown area June 1 to 3 for recruiting events. The dual purpose plane shows an A-33 attack craft on one side and a T-33 training craft on the other. City officials are checking possible display locations.
A Southern Railway freight train derailed late Tuesday in Tallapoosa Georgia injuring three residents as 31 cars piled up and rammed into two houses. Shirley Pope suffered severe cuts and a broken leg while two other occupants were hospitalized. power was knocked out citywide and damage was estimated at 1.5 million dollars.
County board discusses a tunnel linking the May’s Island underground parking area with Linn County courthouse. Chairman Anthony Scolaro seeks cost sharing with Cedar Rapids city council after architects submit estimates.
Leslie Eaton aged 17 and Michael Matteson aged 22 from rural Central City were arrested by sheriff deputies on lewdness charges for living together as an unmarried couple. Eaton had been arrested earlier for larceny over a brass chandelier from the Matsell mansion. authorities learned her true age as 17. The pair reportedly lived at a cabin near Matsell bridge access and were to appear in Cedar Rapids municipal court.
Elizabeth Lena Clark widow of James FE Clark a Cedar Rapids resident died in Washington Iowa after a sudden illness born October 4 1890 in Cedar Rapids Surviving include three sons Kenneth J Clark of Cedar Rapids Donald D and Vernon M Clark of Marion twelve grandchildren two sisters and four brothers Memorial services are at Turner Chapel West and burial at Linwood cemetery Friends may call until 2 30 p m Wednesday The casket will not be opened after the service Martha Clark widow of unnamed husband died with services at Monahan Stewart funeral home and a Requiem Mass at St Michaels Episcopal Church Friends may call after 3 p m Wednesday
Harold Marshall Swift age 67 of 2339 in avenue NE died at home after a sudden illness. Born June 2 1900 in Lonepoint Ill he was a salesman for Hagie Manufacturing Co of Clarion. Survived by wife Marie Wulfekuhle and daughter Karen Ann Swift. Requiem mass Friday 930 am at St Matthew's Church. Burial at St Joseph's Cemetery Greeley with Rosary at 7 pm and Catholic Daughters at 730 pm Thursday at Monahan Stewart funeral home.
Ralph D. Miller 65 of 1846 B avenue NE former president and manager of the Iowa Metered Gas Co and inventor died Monday after a brief illness. Born September 9, 1902 in Glidden he lived in Cedar Rapids until 1952 then Spring Valley California for 16 years before moving back two weeks ago. He is survived by his wife.
Obituaries detail funeral arrangements for Frank V. Morris Donald B Kane Toy Masad and Bernard H Nurre. Services include Requiem high mass and Trisagion services with dates and locations such as Chapel of Memories St Patrick's Church Turner Chapel Mt Calvary and St Matthew's. Burial details and visiting hours at Cedar Memorial Teahen Mona han Stewart funeral homes are listed.
Scolaroplan urged reducing townships to a drastic extent. Supervisor George Michel would study the proposal before commenting while Supervisor Dudley Henderson called it a nightmare. Scolaro noted trustees mainly serve as fence viewers and cemetery managers, many in disrepair, though townships once played a key role. the 20th century allows quick county travel.
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