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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1965
Page
4
Two U S Army helicopters collided and crashed in flames killing nine Americans and injuring two. A Marine and six Viet Cong guerrillas fought a pre-dawn grenade skirmish six miles west of Chu Lai. Ten Marines wounded, two seriously, and Viet Cong bodies found with one guerrilla captured.
Iowa lawmakers send a bill to Governor Harold Hughes to repeal five mills of the moneys and credits tax while replacing lost revenue with a new income tax bracket for individuals earning over 9000 dollars a year. The measure, approved 95 to 20 after a lengthy debate, preserves the six mill levy for banks and lending institutions.
The British Prison Officers Association adopted a resolution favoring the death penalty in cases where prison guards are killed. The move, announced Thursday, reflects strong support within the union for capital punishment as a deterrent and punishment in officer killings.
Cedar Rapids closes most services for Memorial Day. Most stores and government offices shut Monday, with post office and mail deliveries altered. Linn county courthouse and driver license station closed Saturday and Monday.
Des Moines Gov Harold Hughes announced a federal state summer job program for 500 students and dropouts aged 16 to 21. The University of Iowa will administer under John C Garfield with $315,000 from the Neighborhood Youth Corps for a 60 day program starting June 14. Enrollees earn 1.25 dollars per hour for an eight hour day and a 40 hour week while aiding flood cleanup along the Mississippi and other rivers. Garfield will coordinate the program and take temporary leave. he is the son of Iowa Supreme Court Chief Justice Theodore Garfield of Ames.
DES MOINES AP The senate adopted a resolution to end the current legislative session at 5 p.m. Wednesday. The measure moves to the house and if approved adjournment occurs Wednesday after a 143 day session, compared with a 127 day record set two years ago.
Electric service nears normal as Cedar Rapids crews reopen streets. Iowa Electric says most customers already restored by 7:30 a.m. with further repairs planned. Northwestern Bell reports 2,000 phones out. 125 field workers and 40 indoors tackling restoration amid wind damage.
When you awaken Saturday you enter Daylight Saving time. The change occurs at 2 a.m. set clocks ahead one hour tonight. If forgotten, 7:30 a.m. CST becomes 8:30 a.m. DST. Fast time stays in effect in Iowa until Sept 7 at 2 a.m.
National Park Service presented a master plan and three options for Herbert Hoover Birthplace National Historic Site development in West Branch. About 40 residents heard details as potential removals of 21 or 22 homes and four businesses were outlined versus smaller removals in the alternatives. A June 7 Senate hearing on insular affairs will review the proposal, which awaits congressional action.
Anthony DeAngelis, 49, was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for his role in a multi million dollar vegetable oil swindle. A new federal law could allow parole after three months with a case review, though he faced potential 35 year terms and a $35 000 fine.
In a Baylor address, President Johnson urges creation of a fast-acting system to handle rapid events like the Dominican Republic crisis. He announces further withdrawal of 1,700 U.S. troops, notes OAS peacekeeping role, and warns of future terror and chaos. He stresses democracy gains and the need for broader hemispheric security.
The IRS announced that manufacturers will not receive refunds on excise tax cuts unless they pass the savings to buyers. If the Johnson plan becomes law, refunds apply to cars and air conditioners bought after May 14 and other items after July 1, with payment to consumers in cash or by check from the manufacturer or dealer.
A damaged battery cell forced the cancellation of a Gemini 4 rehearsal with astronauts James McDivitt and Edward White. A possible delay to the June 3 launch was noted as mission officials planned battery replacement and tests before deciding on rescheduling.
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