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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1967
Page
3
Saturday weather highlights show highs and lows across multiple cities with precipitation and barometer readings. The page also lists numerous obituaries and funeral notices for towns including Anamosa, Cascade, Guttenberg, Iowa City, Independence, Lisbon, Monticello, Vinton, and Waukon, with service details and family details.
Two armed men robbed the airport inn at 11th and Locust streets in Carter Lake Iowa, taking an undetermined amount of money. Police issued a pickup order for two Negro suspects described by witnesses.
Philippe Abravanel a 37 year old Lausanne lawyer was chosen Saturday as president of Junior Chamber International at the week long 22nd annual world congress in Toronto He succeeds Clifford Myatt of San Juan Puerto Rico.
Jack Palance and Fran Jef Fryes join Joey Bishop tonight at 11 45 on color broadcast Channel 9. The program features a light hearted chat and guest banter expected to entertain early night viewers.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette established in 1883 by The Gazette Co. publishes daily and Sunday at 500 Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406. Subscription rates: by carrier 55 cents a week. by mail night edition and Sunday 6 issues $1.50 a month $15 a year. afternoon editions and Sunday 7 issues $1.60 a month six a year. other states and US territories $26 a year. No mail subscriptions accepted in areas having Gazette carrier service.
A 1000 member National Guard force sealed downtown Winston-Salem and imposed a late curfew as a precaution against further violence by rioters. Local authorities and UPI report tightened security overnight.
Weinstein, held at West 47th Street precinct, admitted to police he was the Philadelphia warrant subject. He told reporters he would return to Philadelphia after waiving extradition and acknowledging the warrant. Sherman testified Weinstein recognized him in New York office and said he had rode the Long Island Rail Road recently.
A Congolese military dispatch reported fierce fighting between the army and white led mercenary forces from Portuguese Angola, with the enemy in flight. It did not specify if the attackers were the two groups that crossed the border into southeast Congo or a united force.
Fred W. Grosbusch a former Cedar Rapids resident and Standard Oil retiree died in Peoria. Born February 2 1884 in Minneapolis he widow Ellen E Hynes died in 1961. Surviving daughter Ellen Jane Kluber of Peoria a grandson two sisters in Minneapolis. Services at St Vincent De Paul Peoria then Turner's East for viewing and graveside in St Johns Cemetery. Also noticed are other obituaries mentioning a 1891 Buffalo Iowa native Mr Wilson with services in Santa Ana.
Emery H Persons 75 a Cedar Rapids resident for 38 years and retiree who moved to Central City seven years ago died Saturday after a sudden illness. Born April 5 1892 in Oxford Mills he worked 15 years at Coe College. Surviving are sister Louisa Hines Cedar Rapids and ten nieces and nephews. Services at Turners East will be announced later with burial at Cedar Memorial. Friends may call at the Chapel after noon today.
Mendum H. Wilson, 76, died Friday in Santa Ana California where he had lived since moving there. He was identified by local authorities as a longtime resident with ties to the community and was remembered by family and neighbors.
Soviet test pilot Pyotr Ostapenko reportedly flew the E-266 jet fighter at an average 1802.2 mph over 621.4 miles with a two ton payload, achieving records also for payloadless and one ton payload runs on the same distance.
The head of the Jesuit order, Very Rev. Pedro Arrupe, issued a directive urging American Jesuits to boycott firms that discriminate against Negroes. In a Nov 1 letter he calls for recognizing civil rights and retraining minds to root out prejudice, and orders regional leaders to focus on race relations, college access, and recruiting Negroes into Jesuit ranks.
A Ca thay Pacific four engine jet carrying 127 aboard crashed into Hong Kong harbor during takeoff from Kaitak airport. Initial reports: one dead, 11 missing, 115 rescued within 12 hours. Most survivors were not seriously injured. cause under investigation.
Saigon dispatch reports U S planes using electronic seekers hit Haiphong region transport links amid monsoon rain. Ground fighting erupts on two fronts as a U S general at Loc Ninh near the Cambodian border touts 8000 enemy killed or wounded in the past week.
Ralph Larimer reported to Cedar Rapids police that a shed behind his house was broken into between midnight and 11 a.m. Saturday. A surface grinder valued at 120 dollars and four tires valued at 40 dollars were stolen. Entry was gained by prying open a door.
Mabel C Finch died recently with services at 1 30 Monday officiated by Dr Glenn W McMichael and burial at Cedar Memorial. Lester Konigsmark funeral 2 Monday at Brush Chapel with burial at Czech National. viewing today afternoon. Phyllis M Ricker services 3 Monday by Rev Donald Caspers at Cedar Memorial. burial Cedar Memorial. Robert F Stucker funeral 10 Monday at Wendt Brothers Moline. burial Moline. viewing after noon today. Irvin Irl Weller service 12 noon Monday at Turner's east by Dr.
A four year old Urbana girl and her mother were admitted to Mercy hospital after a headon collision four miles north of Hiawatha on highway 150. The southbound car carried Melinda Kisling and Marlene Kisling. Howard McNeal faced charges of drunk driving and failure to yield.
Indiana Attorney General John Dillon said he will petition the state Supreme Court or the appellate court to dissolve a lower court order that bars mobilizing the National Guard to preserve peace in Gary's mayoral election. He argues no court can enjoin the governor as commander in chief of the militia under the Indiana Constitution. The action would be filed when courts reopen Monday.
Yemen army officials in Taiz announced a coup against President Abdullah al Sallal s republican government and ordered borders closed. Airports and ports were reportedly shut as the move claimed to oppose all existing systems.
Viveca Lindfors and Dana Wynter guest star on The FBI tonight at seven, in color, airing on Chanel 9. The program spotlights two noted names in a high profile crime drama event for local viewers.
Gov. John McKeithen captured a sweeping Democratic primary victory in Louisiana with 225,172 votes to 42,051 for Rep. John Rarick as 728 of 2,396 precincts reported. The 49-year-old moderate strengthened his bid for a second term with no Republican challenger in the general election.
Eugene Istomin dazzled in Coe Auditorium as part of the 1967 Coe Fine Arts Festival. He opened with Haydn and offered a Shubert song, then delivered Beethoven Waldstein with ardor. A Stravinsky trio and Chopin nocturne followed, ending with Mendelssohn and de Falla encores. Istomin next soloed with Cedar Rapids Symphony on Monday at 8:15.
A brief notice lists amounts for Camp Good Health and a Thursday Bridge Club donation of 18.50. It also memorializes Mrs. G C Faun by Mr and Mrs George G Burton and gives a memorial for Wes SCF Bic Boc. ees 10.00.
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