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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1969

Page

2

Five day Iowa forecast and river levels detail

The Weather Bureau expects near normal temperatures in Iowa Tuesday through Saturday with a cool mid period and a return to near normal by weekend. Highs in the 70s, Lows in the 50s, and one half to three quarters of an inch of precip from midweek to week’s end. May rainfall about 3.48 inches. river and dam readings across Iowa show slight declines and pool levels near moderate, with Forest Lake and Coralville Lake notes and dam variations.

Weather Bureau Iowa

Birth notices and court actions from Marion and surrounding areas

Births listed for May include Gary Bryant Thorson at 1911 C avenue NE and a daughter for William Seely. other births to Vincent Noce, Paul Chukas, Charles Cox, and Elvis Lodge with various addresses. A Jackson, Mississippi birth is reported for Bennie A. Salers. Civil matters include multiple name changes and divorce cases in progress with Cedar Rapids, Marion, Davenport, Iowa City, and other cities cited. Police reports cover numerous traffic violations and a few fire and alarm incidents with times and locations across Marion and surrounding towns, plus several obituaries and funeral notices for local residents with service details.

William Seely Blakely Boulevard Vincent Noce Sunny Dale Street Paul Chukas Park Towne Lane Charles Cox Twenty-first Street Marion Elvis Lodge Eighth Avenue SW

Memorial Day Toll Predicted In U S Traffic Deaths

The National Safety Council estimated Memorial Day weekend traffic could claim between 550 and 650 lives in the United States. The figure reflects a nationwide projection for the holiday travel period.

Chicago U.S National Safety Council

Daily want ads offer buying and selling options

Everyday notices invite readers to buy sell rent or trade using the local want ads. Dial 369-1234 for listings and inquiries.

Dial

Douglas Role In Firm's Tax Woes Argued

Washington AP summary of Justice William Douglas saying he knew little about the Albert Parvin Foundation tax problems. Times report claimed a May 12 letter suggested separating the foundation from Parvin's control. Douglas said he would not bow to pressure to leave the court and that the foundation should rely on its tax lawyers. He resigned as foundation president. Fred Warner Neal succeeded him. Neal stated Douglas gave no tax guidance to the foundation. Douglas said he turned over files and would not speak further.

Washington Supreme Court William Douglas Albert Parvin Foundation New York Times Douglas Parvin International Provenue Service The Foundation Fred Warner Neal Claremont Graduate School Claremont, Calif Neal Whittington A.m Saigon NLF Thieu National Social Democratic Front

Apollo 10 mission ends with success and bold hopes

Stafford and Cernan reflect on progress as Apollo 10 completes a near flawless path to splashdown. Lunney hails 110 percent on the mission, while Paine asserts a historic day proving lunar travel possible. In El Lago Texas, a Charlie Brown book cover decorates John Young's home.

Stafford Cernan Houston Glynn Lunney Kennedy Congress Manned Spacecraft Center Thomas ‘Paine National Aeronautics and Space Agency John Young el Lago Texas Charlie Brown

U S Command Reveals Two New Offensives in Vietnam

U S command disclosed two new offensives in South Vietnam northern provinces. Operation Lamar Plain, began May 16 near Da Nang and Tam Ky, has 113 NVA and 26 Americans killed, 1022 paratroopers wounded. Operation Herkimer Mountain, since May 9 near Khe Sanh, reports 29 NVA killed and 2 Americans killed with 32 wounded.

Saigon South Vietnam U.S U.S. 101St Airborne Division da Nang Tam Ky Khe Sanh Demilitarized Zone

Deaths Mrs Ruth Esther Moore 80 dies after brief illness

Mrs Ruth Esther Moore 80 of Meth-Wick Manor widow of Stanley Moore and longtime Cedar Rapids resident died Sunday after a brief illness. Born January 25 1889 in Marshalltown she leaves a daughter Mrs M L Todd of Miami a son Stanley Moore of Waterloo six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Memorial services are at Turner chapel east at 1 30 p m Wednesday conducted by Dr John C Ruthman. Burial is Linwood cemetery in Dubuque. Friends may call at the chapel.

Ruth Esther Moore Meth-Wick Manor Stanley Moore Cedar Rapids Marshalltown M. L. Todd Miami Waterloo John C. Ruthman Linwood Cemetery Dubuque

Gunfire Rakes Cairo Police Station in Ill

The Cairo police station endured a 10 to 15 minute barrage of 75 to 100 rounds early Monday. Patrolman Larry Adams on radio, and Fire Chief Lewis Edwards with minor glass cuts, were involved as officers were out on patrol amid ongoing racial disturbances and prior firebombings.

Cairo, Ill Cairo Larry Adams Lewis Edwards

Death of Earl A Freese at Allison hotel

Earl A Freese aged 56 died Sunday at Town City. Born November 12 1912 in Burt he worked for Harper and McIntyre Co. Survived by brother Willis of Cedar Rapids and four sisters Mrs Ralph Norris Mrs Arthur W Daves Mrs Shirel Lamb all of Cedar Rapids and Mrs Vernon Williamson Clinton Til Memorial services set for Tuesday at 2 pm at Bramers Funeral Home Brooklyn with burial at IOOF Cemetery Brooklyn.

Earl A. Freese Allison Hotel Town City Burt Harper and McIntyre Co Willis Cedar Rapids Ralph Norris Arthur W. Daves Shirel Lamb Vernon Williamson Clinton, Til Bramers Funeral Home Brooklyn IOOF

Memorial services for Noska and burial at Czech National Cemetery

Memorial services for Mrs. Noska, widow of Leo Brosh, are planned at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday in the chapel and at 9 a.m. at St. Wenceslaus church. Burial will be at the Czech National Cemetery. A rosary will be held at 7:30 p.m. Monday at the chapel where friends may call.

Winthrop Douglas Fawcett United Methodist Church Fawcett John Stoecker Chicago Chapman's, Clarence Stanwood Oelwein Joseph Stasi Sacred Heart Catholic Church Brant’s. Guttenberg Hans Reyer Tuecke’s. Manchester Roscoe Fawcett Shelly Rose Boss Engelbrecht Trinity Lutheran Church Sheets and Son Keota — Anton Peiffer St. Mary’s Catholic Church Clear Creek Cemetery Powell's Brighton Claude Essley Presbyterian Church Stacy Lewis Columbus Junction Garrison Emma Katherine Schultz St. Mark’s Lutheran Church Overton's Dysart Luxemburg John Theofold Holy Trinity Catholic Church Friends Cay McBride Noska Leo — Brosh St. Wenceslaus Czech National Cemetery

Governor offers Cedar Rapids mayor post as urban affairs chief

Cedar Rapids Mayor Frank Bosh has been offered the director role in Iowa's newly created Department of Urban Affairs. He will decide within two weeks, potentially leaving the mayor's office. The position pays undisclosed wages and runs at the governor's pleasure, amid Senate File 649's creation to coordinate federal aid for municipalities.

Cedar Rapids Frank Bosh Iowa Department of Urban Affairs the Gazette Bosh Department of Urban Affairs Bush Senate The State Office of Planning and Programming

Al Capp Award Incident At Penn State Turbulent Night

Cartoonist Al Capp faced a staged award moment at Penn State as Don Schall withheld the Nittany Lion statue over Capp’s remarks about student demonstrators. Michael Gehling then presented the statue amid a standing ovation. Capp accepted the gesture and urged a public lesson on youth and dissent.

University Park, Pa al Capp Pennsylvania State University L'il Abner Nittany Lion Don Schall Capp Schall Michael Gehling Men’s Honorary Society Gehling

Langhoff Sues Doctor for 15000 Malpractice Claim

Darlene R Langhoff of Cedar Rapids filed a 15000 malpractice lawsuit in Linn district court alleging permanent disability after a Caesarean section and tubal ligation on Sept 16 1966. The petition says the surgery was misrepresented as final and also asserts breach of contract and express implied warranties.

Darlene R. Langhoff Cedar Rapids L. G. Carrigg Linn District Court

Walford Woman Arraigned on Weapons Charge

Jean Marie Kirchoff of Walford is released on bond after Linn County deputies arrested her Saturday on a charge of pointing a gun at another person. The warrant was issued by Justice Glenn Powers on information signed by her estranged husband Wayne Kirchoff, alleging she pointed a loaded pistol at him at his apartment on 300 First Avenue NW last Friday. She is scheduled to appear on Thursday.

Jean Marie Kirchoff Walford Linn Sheriff's Deputies

Two C R Men Held for Larceny in Center Point

Emory S. Gleason and Harlan E. Schmidt II, both youths aged 20 and 19, were held in Linn county jail on a larceny in the nighttime charge. Police report they were arrested by LaPorte City officers and an information was filed before Justice Jessie McCormack accusing them of stealing auto parts valued over $20 from Widdel Chevrolet in Center Point.

Emory S. Gleason C Avenue NE Harlan E. Schmidt II C Avenue NW Linn County LaPorte Linn Justice of the Peace Jessie McCormack Widdel Chevrolet Center Point

Man Fined $300 For Drunk Driving

James D. Marugg, 32, of Monticello, was fined $300 in Linn district court Monday after his drunken driving case proceeded in the courtroom. The decision followed background hearings and was reported by local police sources.

Man James D. Marugg Monticello Linn

Tuition Aid Program Plans College Grants in Iowa

Iowa schools will submit student applications by June 27 for an objective grant program. Applications go to Educational Testing Service in Princeton for processing, with notification to colleges by Sept. 1 and to students by Sept. 15. Eligible are Iowa’s accredited and unaccredited schools. future grants require new applications.

Commission Princeton, N.J Wellborne Iowa

Israelis and Jordanians clash on cease-fire line

TEL AVIV AP Israeli and Jordanian troops clashed on the Jordan river cease-fire line Monday, the Israeli army announced.

Tel Aviv Jordan River

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