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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1969
Page
3
The scribbled page lists daily weather with highs from 72 to 84 across cities, rainfall totals, barometer, humidity, and sun data. It also records May births in Mercy hospital, marriages and adoptions, and a string of funeral notices across towns like Sigourney Keota Anamosa Decorah and West Union with service times and burial sites.
Fortas announces resignation from the Supreme Court amid Capitol Hill criticism over the Wolfson foundation fee and alleged influence. The move comes after Life and other sources reported deeper Fortas involvement with Wolfson affairs, with impeachment looming if he stayed. President Johnson had previously faced calls to withdraw Fortas’ nomination and later named Warren’s successor.
Fortas sends resignation as associate justice to President Nixon with a formal note stating it is effective as of the date of the letter. Nixon replies accepting the resignation with cordial regards and sincerity.
Cedar Rapids distributed 266000 in payroll to about 1000 workers on Thursday and borrowed 500000 from a local bank to cover Friday payments. This marks a second 500000 loan in two weeks as tax funds from Linn county treasurer arrive late. The city stresses it is not broke, noting investments could cover about 1 million but funds remained in banks to save interest.
In South Vietnam combat units push toward a major enemy supply base near Hue and Da Nang to curb a buildup aiding offensives. The 25th Division moved armored cars 45 miles northwest of Saigon to root out entrenched North Vietnamese troops, with over 100 enemy killed in three days and U.S. losses of four dead and about a dozen wounded. Early estimates place enemy casualties this week between 2,000 and 2,500, while American deaths total 150 to 200 with six times as many wounded. South Vietnamese losses reported as 323 killed and 863 wounded.
John Eisenhower, newly appointed U S ambassador to Belgium, has presented his credentials to King Baudoin. The ceremony confirms his formal ambassadorial duties in Brussels.
In Antelope Valley about 40 miles north of Los Angeles a car's overheated axle ignited and left debris of shells across roughly an acre. Sheriff deputy describes shrapnel sounds while firefighters evacuate 20 nearby homes as munitions cars travel from Red River Army Depot to Port Chicago en route to Vietnam.
A three judge federal panel ruled Iowa must begin paying old age assistance to residents previously deemed eligible by residency rules. The decision cites the 14th Amendment equal protection as the basis, affecting ADC and other welfare programs. The case centers on Mary Sheard of Waterloo who moved from Mississippi and sought $97 monthly dating from August 1 1967.
James M. Davidson named vice-president of Iowa Electric Light and Power Co. He will direct the rate department and take on new assignments. Davidson, born 1929, is an ISU industrial engineer graduate, Navy veteran, and Cedar Rapids resident active in local clubs and chambers.
John F Kuba aged 80 of 1718 Hamilton street SW Cedar Rapids died Thursday after a short illness Born December 27 1888 he married Martha Serovy in 1911 in Cedar Rapids. He worked as an accountant with Wilson and Co. long retired He survived by his wife a daughter two sons 13 grandchildren 22 great grandchildren and a brother Requiem mass will be held at St Patrick s church Saturday 9 am Burial at St Johns cemetery Rosary Friday at 8 pm at the funeral home.
Myrtle M. Day aged 72 dies at daughter Mrs Everett Goodrow’s home 1206 Eighteenth street NW after a brief illness. Born October 8 1895 in Pennsylvania she was a Presbyterian. Survived by daughter Florence Hales of Pittsburgh another daughter and a grandson three sisters and a brother. Body moved from Turner chapel east to R D Copeland funeral home Coraopolis Pennsylvania for services and burial.
Jepsen defended Forst as a professional dedicated to his duties. He opened a news conference by stating personal contact led him to believe that Forst is knowledgeable and sincerely committed to his job.
Jepsen cites delays in confirming Forst to probe revenue department problems. He notes the tax agency misses audits and late reports, and alleges millions in improper income tax refunds. White House says Nixon proposal shifts focus to political talks with Hanoi while easing preconditions for troop withdrawal.
Mary Pauline Turner 17 years a Cedar Rapids resident and Collins Radio Co. employee died in Houston Texas following a short illness. Born July 8 1912 at Marengo she is survived by a sister Mrs Virgil Fingalsen of Ames Memorial services will be held Friday at Turner chapel east at 3 pm conducted by Dr Glenn W McMichael of St Pauls United Methodist burial is Oak Hill cemetery Friends may call at Turner east donations to the heart fund suggested
Hinton Asaph L and Washburn Grace Irene had services at Cedar Memorial cemetery. Hinton was held Friday at the Chapel of Memories with burial at Cedar Memorial, Cedar Christian church service by Rev. Barton G. Murray. Turner Chapel West oversaw these arrangements.
Dial 369-1234 to place want ads that promise to move any item. Quick lines emphasize selling both large and small goods through the local newspaper classifieds.
A severe earthquake struck 160 miles southwest of Adak in the Aleutian Islands at 3 33 p m EDT with a magnitude of 6 5 to 6 7. Navy and coast guard installations were jolted but authorities reported no injuries or damage, though aftershocks continued for more than two hours at 2 to 3 minute intervals.
SNEEM Ireland AP The Heron Cove hotel hosted Charles de Gaulle during his Saturday visit but the 8 foot long bed built for him and Mrs De Gaulle was found uncomfortable. On Wednesday the double bed was swapped for smaller softer twin beds as sleep eluded the former French president.
Fortas recounts canceling a 1966 foundation agreement citing heavy court workload and a Wolfson matter. He returned $20,000 to the foundation and treated prior services as a contribution amid an SEC to DOJ referral and a Wolfson stock case. Warren issues a supportive statement praising his tenure and wishing him success.
Malays and Chinese clashed in the streets as a 24 hour curfew eased, with the unofficial death toll rising to about 200 over three days of racial strife in Kuala Lumpur and surrounding areas.
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