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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1965

Page

3

Weather summary and regional temperatures for May day report

The report lists high and low temperatures for multiple cities including Bismarck Miami Chicago New Orleans Denver New York Fairbanks Omaha Los Angeles Phoenix Memphis Seattle and others with readings around May. A five day forecast notes near normal northwest and above normal southeast temperatures through Monday and limited daily changes with rainfall of half to three quarters of an inch in showers and thunderstorms on Saturday and Monday. Also included are barometric and humidity readings and a series of birth notices traffic fines and obituaries from various towns.

Bismarck Miami Chicago N. Orleans Denver New York Fairbanks Omaha L. Angeles Phoenix Memphis Seattle

Iowa House advances amendments on highways and education

A list of Cedar Rapids and other Iowa residents is linked to bills moving through the legislature. Provisions include allowing 60 foot trucks on all Iowa highways, permitting city land for railroad relocations, compulsory alcoholism treatment for repeat DUI offenders, and high school students taking college courses at their own expense for credit. Other measures cover architecture licensing, state and local funds interest, vocational schools, and anti littering. Voting details and local incident notes follow, including a defective water heater call and a gasoline spill cleanup. Speeding and fines are recorded for John L. Pearson and Harold H. Gieselman, with a note on ongoing motor vehicle operation.

Senate Iowa House

Errors Delay Work On Tax Withholding Bill

The Iowa senate debated a state income tax withholding bill described as flawed by typographical errors. Majority Leader Andrew Frommelt said the measure contains a mixup in typing and further action was deferred. The bill would start withholding personal income taxes from paychecks next January 1.

Des Moines Senate Andrew Frommelt D-Dubuque

Johnson Aims at Civilian Regime in Vietnam Peace Effort

The United States seeks a middle road civilian regime in Vietnam to halt fighting. If successful, Washington may pull back much of its 23 000 troops, while some units stay under the Inter-American force with the OAS involvement.

Johnson Thomas Mann John Bartlow Martin Washington McGeorge Bundy U.S Associated Press Lewis Gulick Gulick Inter- American Force Organization of American States

Phyllis Guire and sisters linked romantically since 1961

The girl in the middle with her sisters has been romantically linked to Guire since 1961. When asked if they were married, she sighed and offered no answer.

Guire Radl National Union

Iowa House Approves Right to Work Law Change Amid Debate

The Iowa House voted 75 to 46 to modify the right to work law and form a dispute resolution commission while Republicans denounced the speed of the bill. Democrats, opposing the measure, faced party-line divisions as debates and amendments unfolded, with several lawmakers criticizing the legislation and leadership.

House William Scherle R Henderson Scherle Richard Radl Lisbon Adrian Brinck West Point Gov Hughes Brinck Des Moines UPI Iowa Anderson Bailey Boot Detje Dougherty Foster Gillette Spencer Holmes Houston Hullinger Madden Meacham Morgan Mueller Oehlsen Quinn Radl Redford Rickert Roe Seibert Stueland Whisler Baringer Busch Coffman den Herder Dunton Edgington Fischer Wellsburg Fisher Grand Junction Grayham Grassley Kluever Millen Miller Shenandoah Nelson Neilson Defiance Ossian Patton Smith Paullina Stokes Strothman Tieden Wilkelman Burke Carnahan Harrington

Polish Storms Hit Pu jlawy Industrial Complex

Hurricane force winds ripped through western Poland striking Pu jlawy and causing heavy damage to the industrial complex. Local authorities assessed structural losses and initiated salvage and safety measures as emergency crews worked through the day.

Warsaw UPI Poland Pujlawy

Courthouse Parking Exit Plans Drawn by City Engineers

The Linn county board asked engineers to draft plans for an underground city parking exit that opens onto the courthouse steps. A direct tunnel was deemed too costly at about $20,000, while an open exit is expected to cost less. Work on the city facility is underway.

Linn County Board of May’s Island Howard Green Co

Burglary Trial Jurors Selected in Linn District Court

Jurors chosen for the burglary case against John Samuel Craig of Minneapolis with trial continuing in Linn district court. The charges relate to a Feb 5 break in at the Playmar lounge in Hiawatha and a stolen safe.

John Samuel Craig Minneapolis Linn District Court Craig Playmar Hiawatha Don A. Dombroske Harold L. Packingham Wilma N. Shimerda Robert F. Blaser Marvin L. Hart Beatrice L. Nichols Richard C. Hutchins Sceoa de Moss Frank Valenta, Jr Mary O. Distelhorst Cedar Rapids Charles D. Cram Donald E. Parker Merle Hanson Marion Ross C. Miller

Trial Opened In $31,536 Cedar Rapids Auto Damage Suit

Trial in Linn district court concerns Delores Berger suing Donald Grant over a March 9 1964 two car crash at high ways 149 and 30 in Cedar Rapids. Berger claims permanent injuries and the suit seeks 31536 dollars. Jurors from Cedar Rapids and Mt. Vernon were selected.

Linn Cedar Rapids Delores Berger Donald Grant Grant Carrol M. Standley Irma A McGlashing Don C. Colgan Larrayne Bezenson James J. Griffin

Wrong Queen Reign Mix Up at Las Vegas Helldorado

In Las Vegas the Helldorado festival proceeds after a judging error in the rodeo queen pageant. Lyn Anderson, a 19 year old brunette, reigned on a parade float but officials said she was not the real queen. Keith Ashworth called it a tragic mistake. Father Tom Anderson questions the disclosure.

Las Vegas Lyn Anderson Miss Anderson Keith Ashworth Tom Anderson Ashworth

Salinger Divorce Suit Filed in Hot Springs

Mrs Nancy Salinger files a chancery court divorce suit in Hot Springs Arkansas against Pierre Salinger former press secretary to President Kennedy alleging general indignities and seeking dissolution of marriage.

Hot Springs, Ark Pierre Salinger Kennedy Chancery Arkansas Nancy Salinger

Senate hearing probes mail order rifles linked to Kennedy case

Katzenbach cites a mail order Italian rifle used to kill President Kennedy. Robert Kennedy co sponsors the legislation and will testify Tuesday. A 20 millimeter anti tank gun and several rifles were displayed as examples of gun violence and the need for tighter controls. Dodd accuses a powerful lobby of spending millions to defeat the bill.

Katzenbach Lee Harvey Oswald President Kennedy Kennedy Sen Robert Kennedy Kenney Washington Dodd

Demonstrators Rally for Residence Bill at Illinois Capitol Steps

About a thousand persons gathered on the Illinois Capitol steps in Springfield to press a proposed freedom of residence law. A Martin Luther King coordinator urged the state senate Republican majority to back federal civil rights standards, but the bill did not reach a committee vote.

Springfield Ill Illinois Capitol Martin Luther King State Senate U.S Sen. Dirksen

Board of Control Funds Voted to Aid Mental Health Sites

DES MOINES AP An appropriation of 5 610 000 for capital improvements at board of control institutions over two years starting July 1 was approved 102 to 7. The bill moves to the senate and funds construction of a security hospital and diagnostic treatment center 2 605 000, a children hospital and school unit at Independence Mental Health Institute 700 000, and an infirmary addition at the Marshalltown Soldiers Home 500 000.

DES Moines Board of Control Senate Independence Mental Health Institute Marshalltown Soldiers Home

Missing Man’s Return Sparked by Manila Times Appeal

Savedhad wrote to the Manila Times seeking help locating her missing husband and son. Joaquin Roces replied that they were safe and en route to Manila. Cushing, once resident in the Philippines, had notable WWII ties and a history of daredevil stunts including a 238 foot jump from the Golden Gate Bridge in 1947 in a stunt routine for G. I. Joe's Thrill Cir CUSH. He also performed jumps from 120 feet into water and risked crashes in various acts.

Manila Times Joaquin Roces Manila Cushing Philippines Col James Cushing Golden Gate Bridge

Mahan Reverses Stand On Voc-Ed Funding Plan

Rep. Mahan of Iowa City announces a shift in support for vocational education funding. He cites eight counties, including Linn, preferring the senate plan, supportive editorials, and the legislative time pressure as reasons to back the senate bill over the house proposal.

Rep Mahan Iowa City House Linn Senate

Steer Yourself to Better Car Buys Classified Ads

The notice points readers to want ad classifications 17 and 17A to guide smarter vehicle purchases and compare listings.

Jaycees Elect New President and Officers in Cedar Rapids

Richard Rehman of Collins Radio Co. was elected president of the Cedar Rapids Junior Chamber of Commerce for the year starting July 1. New officers include Roger Clarke, Kenneth Hatter, J. J. Hayes, G. Richard Johnson, and David Marner as vice presidents, Justin Watson as treasurer, with Donald Gatto as parliamentarian, Robert Schladetzky as state director, and Roger Stigers as secretary. Directors endorsed downtown civic center plans and a new high school bond issue.

Richard Rehman Collins Radio Co Cedar Rapids

Sister Mary Rose 80 Nurse at Mercy Century

Sister Mary Rose a nurse at Mercy hospital for 47 years died Wednesday after a lingering illness. Born December 26 1884 in Rohle Moravia she came to Cedar Rapids as a teen. She joined Mercy Order in 1903 and served as surgical supervisor in Kalispell and Oelwein before returning as head of central supply at Mercy.

Mary Rose Mercy Hospital Rohle Moravia Mahrin Austria Cedar Rapids Mercy Sister Rose Merc Mercy Order Anamosa Kalispell General Hospital Kalispell Mont Oelwein Hospital Central Supply

Gazette Company Re-elects Officers

The Gazette Company annual meeting re-elected officers Joseph T. Hladky Jr. president treasurer William C. Crawford vice-president Malcolm M. Thompson Jr. secretary Richard F. Millen assistant treasurer and Mrs Joseph F. Hladky Jr. as director. Burial set for Mt Calvary Cemetery with services at Sacred Heart Convent chapel. Friends may call Brady Mortuary after 1 p.m. Thursday.

Monahan-Stewart Sacred Heart Convent Sacred Heart Convent Chapel Mt. Calvary Cemetery Mercy Hospital Gachapelzette Co Joseph TF. Hladky, Jr William C. Crawford Malcolm M. Thompson

Football Player Dies at 17 in Cedar Rapids

Kenneth W. Stewart of Cedar Rapids died after a leukemia illness. A Jefferson high school senior and 1964 all-state football center, he was born July 7, 1947. He survived by parents, two sisters, a brother, and grandparents, with memorial services at First Christian Church and burial at Cedar Memorial. A memorial fund was suggested.

Kenneth W. Stewart Fifteenth Street Cedar Rapids Jefferson High School Kenneth Iowa Daily Press Assn Kenneth R. Stewart Robert G. Lorene John M Hardy Cedar Memorial Hesser Memorial

Public Fund Investing Bill Advances to Senate

Des Moines report notes a House vote of 111 to 2 approving a bill to permit higher interest banking of public funds. An earlier amendment restricting higher rates to state funds was withdrawn after Rep. Kenneth Robinson criticized the prior action.

DES Moines House Kenneth Robinson Dbayard

Five Die as Bus Plunges From Cliff in Lugo Spain

A bus toppled over a precipice in Lugo Spain killing five people and injuring 43 others on Tuesday. Rescue teams and authorities investigated the crash as survivors were treated at local hospitals.

Lugo Spain

William C Ashby of Cedar Rapids Dies After Illness

William Clark Ashby a Spanish American War veteran of 522 Forest Drive SE died Tuesday after a long illness. Born April 4 1877 in Centerville he farmed 45 years. Survived by wife Lulu a son Maurice W Ashby of Cedar Rapids two daughters Mrs J B George of Great Neck NY and Mrs O H Opheim of Walker MN twelve grandchildren eleven great grandchildren three sisters Mrs J F Ball Katherine Ashby and Evelyn Ashby all of Cedar Rapids and a brother Delbert Ashby Cedar Rapids Memorial services are planned at Brady Mortuary at 1 30 PM.

William Clark Ashby Forest Drive Centerville Lulu Maurice W. Ashby Cedar Rapids J. B. George Great Neck N. Y O. H. Opheim Walker Minn J. F. Ball Katherine Ashby Evelyn Ashby Delbert Ashby Brady Mortuary

Service Set Thursday For Marvin Cone

Services for Marvin Cone 73 of 1721 Fifth avenue SE will be held Thursday. Cone artist and retired Coe College faculty member died Tuesday.

Marvin Cone Fifth Avenue SE Coe College

McCabe Announces Marvin Cone Memorial Scholarship at College

Co President Joseph E McCabe announced Wednesday that a Marvin Cone memorial scholarship is being established at the college. The gift aims to support students in the arts and humanities.

Joseph E McCabe Marvin Cone

Memorial Service and Burial Arrangements Noted

Thursday at 1 30 pm in the Coe chapel the Rev D A Loferski and Dr Joseph E McCabe will officiate Burial at Oak Hill cemetery with the casket not to be opened Turner chapel in charge Friends may contribute to the Coe Memorial fund or the Cedar Rapids Art Center

Coe

Obituary for Reuben Rolfe of Lamont Iowa 1882 1837 Cedar Rapids

Reuben Rolfe a Cedar Rapids resident aged 79 a retired farmer from Lamont died in a nursing home on Wednesday after a long illness He was born January 29 1882 in Lamont Surviving are two sons Gerald Cedar Rapids Merwin Marion two daughters Marjorie Erickson and Helen Josifek Cedar Rapids nine grandchildren three great grandchildren two brothers Oran and Fred both of Oxford Florida and two sisters Mrs Charles Lillibridge of Greeley and Mrs Floyd Darey of Hawkeye He was a member of the Lamont Baptist Church Memorial services will be held at Lamont Baptist Church at 2 p m Friday Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Lamont Friends may call at the Turner chapel until 9 p m Thursday and at the Lamont Baptist Church after 10 a m Friday.

Reuben Rolfe Avenue NW Cedar Rapids Lamont Gerald Merwin Marion Marjorie Erickson Helen Josifek Oran Fred Oxford Fla Charles Lillibridge Greeley Floyd Darey Hawkeye Rolfe Baptist Church Lamont Baptist Church Calvary Cemetery Turner Chapel

Death of Pearl Adams widow of Bert Adams

Pearl Adams aged 84 widow of Bert Adams of Cedar Rapids died in Oklahoma City Tuesday. She is survived by a son and daughter in Oklahoma City, a sister Mrs Mae Willman of Cedar Rapids, and a brother Everett Wood of Walker. Services are pending.

Pearl Adams Bert Adams Cedar Rapids Oklahoma City Mae Willman Everett Wood Walker

Iowa Legislature Deadlocked Over Remap Provision

DES MOINES RP The Iowa senate and house failed to agree on a single provision of a permanent legislative apportionment plan and sent the matter to a joint conference committee late Tuesday for resolution.

Des Moines Iowa Senate House

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