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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1966
Page
3
Daily records show high and low temperatures, precipitation, barometer and humidity for multiple cities. The page also lists birth announcements for several families and funeral/service details for residents in multiple towns.
Lester Raim of rural Fairfax drove into Prairie creek in Fairfax and was pulled from the car by Deputy Sheriff Bill Serbousek, Deputy David Reed, and townspeople. He was semi conscious and admitted to Mercy hospital for observation. authorities said he would be charged with intoxication.
Jack Walker, 37, of Tama, suffered burns when a truck pre-heater exploded while he repaired it at the shop. He was alone. Vernon Becker, a guard at a nearby plant, saw him flee and smothered the flames with a jacket. Walker was hospitalized in Marshalltown in satisfactory condition.
Dr. Philip Sporn chairman of the AEP system development committee will give the first E. B. Kurtz lecture at the University of Iowa at 1 30 p m Wednesday in room 107 Engineering Building His topic is The Future of Electric Power.
The United Nations debated voting on member dues after a U S backed campaign ended in 1965. Since then 24 members pledged 23.34 million dollars, but major powers France and the Soviet Union have halted major payments. The deficit is estimated at 30 to 50 million dollars. France and the Soviet Union have resisted funding Congo and Middle East peacekeeping.
More than 10,000 demonstrators filled a Midtown Manhattan street to oppose Johnson's Vietnam policy. Speakers included Conor Cruise O'Brien urging U.S. authority over foreign policy, Edward Keating calling for impeachment, Ruth Turner urging withdrawal, and Dwight Mitchell pushing for a nationwide independent third party.
Poland and Brazil signed a trade protocol on Saturday, aiming to deepen economic ties and ease bilateral commerce between the two countries. Officials described the agreement as a step toward expanding investment and market access.
Officials described the mid afternoon incident as provocation aimed at police. Taylor faced charges of blocking traffic and resisting arrest while Smitherman noted a permitless sound truck operation violated city ordinance. The mayor said the area was calm after the arrests.
Fred Emil Phelps 421 Sixth Avenue SW died Saturday after a long illness. Born November 2 1894 he married Margaret Adams April 14 1950 in Cedar Rapids. Survived by wife two daughters eleven grandchildren and three great grandchildren plus numerous relatives. Memorial services Monday 1 30 p m Turner's with burial at Spring Grove.
Thomas W. Sherren 2187 Chandler Street SW Cedar Rapids who worked as technical director and chemist for Klinger Paint Co and served as Army captain during World War II died Saturday after a brief illness. Born July 19 1921 in Winthrop he married Marvel Sandhagen on January 27 1948 in Chicago. He is survived by his mother four sisters and a Shell Rock sister in Cedar Rapids. Memorial services set for Turner's at 1 30 Tuesday conducted by Rev. Gilbert M. Field.
Memorial services planned Monday at 2 30 p m at Rohn s funeral home for George E Merrifield with burial at Linwood cemetery and a 1 30 p m service for Anna May Rich at Beatty Bearle s Cedar Memorial church with burial there conducted by Rev J Richard Wagner and Rev Barton G Murray respectively.
A rear tank of a double gasoline tanker exploded in downtown Cincinnati late Saturday night sending flames through the sewer system. The blast hurled part of the truck about a quarter mile into the Ohio River and endangered a 10 block area along Inter state 75 and U.S. 50 near the river.
President Corticos and Armed Forces Minister Raul Castro arrived back Saturday after attending a Soviet block conference and visiting North Korea and North Vietnam.
The text notes Nixon as a chronic campaigner who draws large crowds and raises funds for the Republican Party. It highlights his goodwill with party groups, fundraising appeal, and a recurring joke about being called Mr. Vice-president, with Nixon quipping not to call him Hubert.
President Johnson forecast federal tax receipts reaching 116 billion or more, with potential overrun to 7 billion above the budget. He noted offsetting factors such as higher interest costs and pullback on securities, while plans to refine congressional additions proceed.
The FBI arrested Rolf Duenbier and Jay Aubrey Elliott in New York on charges they conspired to bribe two Miami men to blow up a railway bridge in Zambia. Destruction would disrupt copper supply and raise prices, violating the neutrality act.
Sandra Lee Roberts of Milpitas California won the Miss Teenage America title at a Dallas event. She is 17 and the daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Norman Roberts. First runner up Donna Battista of Philadelphia followed by Carol Camenga of Syracuse and Susan Huskisson of Knoxville.
In Des Moines the final pre election Iowa poll shows Gov. Harold Hughes leading Democrat William Murray 58 to 42 with Senate rival Jack Miller at 62 to 38 over E. B. Smith. Congressional races appear very close with a statewide GOP edge but possible Democratic wins in specific districts. Projected turnout about 850000 voters.
About 250 protesters marched on the University of Iowa campus rallying against the Vietnam War. Protesters grew to 450 at Pentacrest as police escorted the eight block route and one juvenile heckler was arrested. Speakers included Herbert Hoover and Donald Barnett.
Clarence Huber of 343 Fifth Avenue SW reported a 17 inch portable television stolen from his unlocked apartment between 2 30 and 4 30 p m Saturday. Police were investigating Saturday night.
American pilots from the 7th Fleet aboard the carrier Constellation conducted two strikes near Haiphong targeting a naval support facility with Bullpup missiles and coastal barges south of Thanh Hoa. Antiaircraft sites were attacked with Zuni rockets, causing fires and explosions.
A study for the National Association of State Universities and Land-Grant Colleges shows state funding for operating expenses at colleges and universities rose by more than $1 billion over two years, reaching $3.5 billion this year. Pennsylvania leads with a 96 percent two year gain, followed by Hawaii 90 percent, Alabama 80 percent, and Connecticut 77 percent.
Edward Campbell of 929 Sixteenth Avenue SW told police his car was broken into Saturday night in the 800 block of Third Avenue SW. The back window was broken between 7 and 8 p.m. and a metal tool box with assorted tools valued at 150 dollars was stolen.
The report lists various donations and memorials including 10 654 13 for Emily JL Barton and 21 from a friend, 10 for Bruce Crissinger, MaeKelso and I H winnings, totaling 10 696 88. It also shows the 1966 budget of 12 220 00 and a remaining balance to raise of 1 523 12.
Bertha Deckmann of Eugene Oregon urges non glare headlights that stay level on grades. Letters mention automatic dimming headlights longer sun visors protruding bumpers power steering that runs after stall steering wheels that nudge right if drowsy and cameras to photograph violators. Jack Belch of Overland Park Kansas cites unsafe rear weight tires steering suspension and overall risk in American cars.
Partial text outlines subscription rates and carrier delivery notes for Cedar Rapids Gazette. Mentions night edition six issues per week and monthly price, plus other state and U.S. stories. Indicates service areas and AP news dispatches but with garbled OCR.
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