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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1967
Page
2
Five day period should average four to eight degrees below normal with cool conditions and limited day to day changes. Highs range from the low 50s north to upper 50s south. normals lows near 30 north to upper 30s south. Precipitation expected 0.75 to 1 inch in first half. Tuesday high 50 low 46. Local notes include city storm warnings and several traffic and public notices.
Demonstrators linked arms to block access as campus police declared an unlawful assembly. About five Iowa football players charged the crowd to reach the marine placement office while a student delivered a petition signed by roughly 2,500 supporters of U.S. troops in Vietnam.
Senate hearings on a May campus riot at Texas Southern University in Houston show police and students clashing as eight protesters swing into a crowd while glass doors are shattered. Mayor Welch describes efforts to defuse tensions and cites race related housing and job issues as broader problems.
Obituaries and funeral times for residents include Tracr Gertrude Dalziel 87 services Thursday 1 30 Ericksons Waukon Harold Gordon 28 services Thursday 2 First Presbyterian Columbus Junction Mrs Paul Troxell 60 services Thursday 1 30 Stacy Lewis Vinton Beulah Crossley 77 services Thursday 2 Evangelical United Brethren church burial at Garrison Campbell Anamosa Adam Kohl 78 Lewices Thursday 1 30 Goet schm s Winthrop Dorothy Ryan Walsh 56 Grand Island Nebraska services Friday 10 St Patricks Catholic church Rosary Thursday 8 45 Fawcett s where friends may call after noon Thursday Marquette Herbert Cole 88 services Thursday 10 30 Thornburg s McGregor Earlville Frank B Diesch 77 services Thursday 2 Congregational church Clifton Sigourney Mrs Pete Peiffer 79 services Thursday 10 St Marys Catholic church Holms Elkader Ida Bente 94 services Thursday 1 30 Peace United Church of Christ Vogel Dumont
Students from SDS and opposing groups clash as campus police retreat inside the lobby. Protesters chant antiwar songs while security lines attempt to separate rival factions and prevent injuries. A graduate student warns of alleged harm and authorities threaten arrest if Marines are obstructed.
Linn county officials warn applicants must include 25 cents reflectorizing charge with the annual license fee or applications will be returned. The 1966 legislature authorized reflectorized plates for 1967 and 1968, charging 25 cents per registration. Dec 1 begins mailing and in person sales start. random selection of mail orders starts Nov 15 to assign Nos. 1 onward. Frederick R. Wills and others listed appear in the same notice.
The estate of Ruby J. Gatewood filed suit in Linn district court against Wesley J. Gatewood. Peoples Bank and Trust Co. claims damages of 20000 for the decedent's death and 453.70 for funeral costs. A $7000 writ of attachment was granted as Gatewood is held on a murder charge.
William Hruby aged 18 of 1510 Fourteenth Avenue SE pled guilty to a reduced charge of operating a motor vehicle without the owner's consent. Judge B J Maxwell imposed a suspended sentence of 120 days in county jail. He was accused of taking a car belonging to Bessie Karr on March 11, 1966.
Four Star Crane Service of Marion is named as defendant in a Linn district court suit filed Tuesday by Thorp Credit Inc. seeking return of equipment or a judgment of 15,413.14 dollars. The case lists the Marion firm alongside the creditor as parties in the action.
Local union officials said Wednesday a five plant Allis-Chalmers working agreement including Cedar Rapids has been extended indefinitely. The contract, due to expire at midnight, can be terminated with six days notice by either side. The extension averts an authorized strike by UAW Local 1316. Cedar Rapids facility employs about 650 workers.
Collins employs about 12,000 in the area with 6,500 union members, though the contract covers 7,300. The agreement includes an 8.54 percent raise first year and 5.44 percent second and third years plus cost of living adjustments, 92 paid holidays and five weeks vacation after 25 years. The IBEW split continues as 500 professional staff seek to break away, with NLRB regional officials reviewing the dispute.
Arlo Becker of Atkins demanded a preliminary hearing in municipal court on a rape charge. Becker appeared Tuesday and the hearing is set for December 7. He is accused of raping a 22 year old woman.
Nicholas Genematas a Greek immigrant who turned a small $25 stake into millions through shrewd investments has died at age 77 in Tucson. He built a notable financial reputation and mentored several young traders in the community.
Hubert Humphrey says progress in Vietnam exists across political, military, and economic fronts and urges American unity to shorten the war. He reports advising South Vietnam leaders and notes North Vietnamese actions aimed to disrupt the inaugural period but faced decisive resistance.
Vice President Humphrey lands in Malaysia as hundreds of riot police guard against violence seen during Johnson's 1966 visit. An effigy was hung in Penang and Labor party protesters clash with police. Prime Minister Rahman assures no troops will be sent as training continues.
Melinda Mae Slaymaker Day 65 of 921 Have Tue NW found dead in basement by her husband on Tuesday. Death ruled death by own action suicide by hanging. Survived by husband two sons a stepdaughter a stepson nine grandchildren eleven great grandchildren sister and two brothers. Services at Brush chapel 2 p.m. Friday. Burial Linwood cemetery. Friends may call after 1 p.m. Thursday.
Thomas P. Smith 656 Twentieth avenue SW a field rep for Des Moines Co operative dairy died Tuesday after brief illness Born October 29 1896 in Linn County he wed Jessie Borghart January 26 1921 in Cedar Rapids He was WWI veteran and member of Union EUB church Hanford Post American Legion Surviving wife daughter Mrs John Mulvany Cedar Rapids two sons Darold O. Smith and David T. Smith Cedar Rapids eight grandchildren three sisters Louise Smith Olive Osborne and Mrs John Strothers Burial at Baker chapel Turner Chapel East 3 p m Friday Rev Clifford Carter Burial Baker chapel Services: Turner chapel East at 3 p m Friday by Rev Clifford Carter Burial Baker chapel. Kathryn Wetzel Anderson widow of William E Anderson resident of 843 Third avenue SE moved to Minneapolis in 1963 died there following brief illness Born November 19 1883 in South English she was manager of Paris Beauty Academy 20 years before retirement She was a member of St Pauls Methodist Church Surviving daughter Mrs Ray A Scott Minneapolis son Dr George H Anderson Stevens Point Wis six grandchildren and two great grandchildren Service 1 30 p m Friday Dr Glenn W McMichael Burial Linwood cemetery Friends may call after 11 a m Thursday Family suggests contributions to Walker Methodist Residence Minneapolis
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Sweet of 5201 Gordon Avenue NW died at birth. Survived by two sisters Diane Elizabeth and Donna Jean and a brother David Lewis. Maternal grandparents Willard and Mrs Sharp of Clarion. paternal grandparents Lewis and Mrs Sweet of Rochester Minnesota. Services pending at Turner Chapel West.
Diane Marie Greiner 12 daughter of Kenneth and Mrs Greiner of 1739 K avenue NE Cedar Rapids died Tuesday evening after a brief illness Born April 16 1955 in Cedar Rapids she was a Franklin junior high seventh grader She is survived by her parents a brother Wayne Allan and sister Vicki Jean grandparents Joseph Greiner Luxemburg Jess Parker Cedar Rapids and great grandmother Altha Herman Charles City Services Requiem Mass Friday 10 am Immaculate Conception Church Rev Roger E OBrien Burial Mt Calvary Cemetery Rosary by Father OBrien Thursday 7 30 p m Monahan Stewart Funeral Home displayed in local notices.
Memorial services for Charles M. Chadima at Janeba-Kuba funeral home and St. Ludmila's Church are followed by burial at St. John's. Walter C. Anawalt's service is at First Lutheran Church with burial at Cedar Memorial cemetery. Turner Chapel East handles arrangements and donations may be made to the heart fund.
The Jack La Lanne Show will be seen Thursday and Friday mornings at 8 30 on Channel 9.
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