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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1969
Page
9
Thieves broke into Ray Hefel's jewelry store at 1244 Seventh Avenue through a roof vent, took about $20,000 in cash and jewelry, and left a trail of blood. The safe was opened. a suspect cut himself escaping. Marion police urged tipsters to call after the 8 a.m. discovery Friday.
Marion firemen were dispatched Thursday evening to two incidents within minutes. A diesel tractor at Loren Airy farm three miles NW suffered extensive damage from an electrical short. Shortly after, at 6 20 p.m., flames from kitchen grease igniting at the Duane Hemphill residence 1195 Terrace Drive confined to the stove area. A special Friday fish fry advertises Walleye fillets for 1.00.
Gov. Robert D. Ray announced Friday the appointment of John E van der Linden Sr of Sibley to the state board of public instruction and the reappointment of two members Lester Menke Calumet and Virgil Shepherd Allison. All three terms run for six years from Jan. 2, 1970, pending Senate confirmation.
DES MOINES Iowa lawmakers advanced a proposal to retire Korean War bonus bonds by May 1 1970 and end the one percent tax on moneys and credits. The Senate backed the plan 36 20 after House approval 74 44, with amendments shifting retirement to June 1 1970 for bonds maturing after 1870 and widening tax considerations. Critics noted current funds about 4.2 million and a roughly 2.5 million annual tax take, while supporters argued funds were no longer needed as bonus claims have been paid. Proposals to divert or extend funds were defeated or postponed.
Washington Republicans clash over President Nixon's Vietnam policy as Goldwater accuses fellow GOP critics of seeking political credit. Dirksen rebukes Goodell for calling him an obstructionist while Goodell backs Lindsay's mayoral bid amid hospital strike tensions. Madrid blank. Monkeys barred in Buenos Aires apartments under new health decree.
A Nebraska senator admitted error in authorizing support for conservative opposition in the upcoming primary. When Hruska’s name dropped from the slate, Sen Curtis’s also fell as he was away and directed staff to follow the Nebraska leader. Thiemond criticized 17 senators, including five Republicans, for pressuring Nixon over hospital intervention amid left wing protests.
A police teleprinter message indicates theft from unlocked police cars. Items missing include a black nylon jacket with a furry collar a redondo beach police patches on both shoulders two black briefcases with lock your vehicle tags and other gear.
UPI reports a surge in motorbike use in Amsterdam as demand grows in the city. Notes mention ads promising quick employment and shifts toward full time roles, hinting at a broader transport and labor trend in the region.
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