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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1968

Page

7

Three-judge court weighs degree in Iowa student case

A three-judge panel ruled on the degree of guilt for Stephen Z Weinstein a 20 year old from Iowa in a college student slaying case. The story notes a faulty alarm at Washington High and Cedar Rapids Fire Department activity with nonmalicious causes cited after weather related power surges.

Iowa Stephen Z. Weinstein Washington High School University of Pennsylvania Cedar John W. Green Rapids Washington High Jesse Hunter

Rites Saturday for Clare Williams 81 Tipton Iowa

Clare Williams 81 lifelong Tipton resident and painting contractor died Wednesday at his home. His wife Grace died about a week earlier. Survived by two sons Cyril and Darrell a daughter Marjorie Hahn all of Cedar Rapids a brother Ward and a sister Blanche Lambach of Tipton two grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Services Saturday at 2 p.m. at Sheets and Son funeral home with visitation after 7 30 p.m. Thursday. Judged Guilty Philadelphia tobacconist with psychiatric problems found guilty of murder.

Tipton Clare Williams Grace Cyril Darrell Marjorie Hahn Cedar Rapids Ward Blanche Lambach Sheets and Son Funeral

Charles Pope Convicted by Federal Jury

Cedar Rapids man Charles W. Pope, 37, was found guilty on two counts and acquitted on four others in a federal indictment charging mail fraud. Jury deliberations ended Wednesday after starting Tuesday. Pope faces sentencing after probation studies. he remains free on a $1,000 bond.

Cedar Rapids Charles W. Pope Glass Road Pope

Miss Iowa City crowned at Jaycees pageant

Miss Jane Lindell a 20 year old University of Iowa junior from Arlington Virginia was named Miss Iowa City after a Jaycees sponsored contest She will represent Iowa City in the Miss Iowa contest in Davenport in July There were six other contestants.

Iowa City Jane Lindell University of Iowa Arlington Iowa City Jaycees Davenport

Idaho Not Proud Of Selling Point

Boise AP report notes Idaho’s commerce department markets lower wages to lure industry. Lt. Gov. Jack Murphy asserts Idaho is not proud of residents’ low income, saying attracting new business could raise per capita income.

Boise Idaho Commerce and Development Department Idaho Jack Murphy

U of Town Engineering Alumni Meeting Set

A social hour and stag dinner for University of Town engineering alumni will be held Friday at 6 30 p m at Elmcrest Country Club. Dean Hunter Rouse urged the dinner to strengthen ties between the college and its alumni with several college representatives attending to speak.

University of Town College of Engineering Elmcrest Country Club

Birdwatcher Bitten By Elephant Seal Off Farallon Islands

Malcolm Coulter, a birdwatcher on a Farallon Islands expedition 26 miles west of San Francisco, was airlifted by coast guard helicopter for treatment after an elephant seal bite to the shin. A zoologist noted that seals are not usually vicious but will snap if irritated.

San Francisco Malcolm Coulter Farallon Islands Pacific Here Coast Guard

Boston Mayor Unveils Slum Rehabilitation and Housing Plan

Boston Mayor Kevin White launches a program for slum areas backed by $50 million in loans from banks and insurers. The funding targets rehabilitation of existing slum housing and construction of new low income housing, with over half expected within a year.

Boston Kevin White

Little want ads do big jobs in the classifieds

A compact ad pitches the usefulness of tiny want ads, inviting readers to try one by calling 369-1234 for results and practical examples of how a small classified notice can meet daily needs.

Dial

Family Bathroom a Real Battlefield in My Home

Hal Boyle revisits the husband’s fight for bathroom privacy as Frances and their daughter convert the stall shower into a family hub. The piece humorously laments the modern home’s contradictory need for space while detailing how a private retreat becomes a shared arena.

Frances Tracy Ann Dottie

Fragmentary venting about privacy and peace in a rattled home

The speaker recalls a chaotic scene chasing quiet after stumbles and unexpected visitors. They compare their in‑home activity to diplomats abroad seeking calm, highlighting irony and desire for privacy amid interruptions.

West Branch screens Grand Canyon film in series

West Branch shows Living River Grand Canyon as the eighth of a nine week set and Free screening at 3:00 p.m. in the town hall. The Conservation Film Center Seattle provides the color Colorado River footage. The National Park Service cooperates with West Branch for the Discover America summer preview.

West Branch Living River Grand Canyon Colorado River Conservation Film Center Seattle National Park Service

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