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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1968
Page
1
Daily records show high and low temperatures with overnight values and precipitation totals for November, plus barometer and humidity readings. The page lists multiple traffic fines, bus-stop and signal infractions, and a string of funeral services across Cedar Rapids area towns with dates and churches.
Listings announce births for Louis F Straad Gerald W Hansel a daughter Terry Newton Michael Fatka Jack Janss Melvin Eda burn a son Dee Zanders Olson Glade a son and legal suits Carol Regan vs Ronald Regan Jane Brown vs Ronald Brown with names and addresses.
Clifford said the Viet Cong and Saigon officials were to accompany Hanoi and U.S. delegates to a White House meeting on October 29 to finalize pacification terms. A communique was ready with blank dates for opening talks and bombing cessation. Thieu’s refusal to participate halted the arrangement.
The Dicksons find life in suburbia no bed of roses as THAT'S LIFE airs at 9 PM Tuesday on color KCRG TV 9.
Gov elect Robert Ray said the state supreme court upheld the 3 percent advertising tax, providing a financial windfall and improving state finances. He suggested Republicans may revisit their pledge to repeal the tax depending on budget conditions and revenue prospects. An attorney for advertisers called the ruling incredible and hinted at possible appeals.
Republican David Stanley of Muscatine saw his tally shrink after Mahaska county canvass reduced his votes from 5 895 to 5 091, widening the margin for Democrat Harold Hughes in the U S Senate race to over 6 100 votes.
Joseph Creen of Cedar Rapids urged the Cedar Rapids Catholic metropolitan board to form a committee to study local school financing problems. He suggested citywide budgeting for the Catholic school system as a possible option. The proposal was not discussed further at the meeting, but may be aired on December 9 at All Saints parish.
The agriculture department estimates Iowa corn at 905,727,000 bushels or 93 bu per acre, down from last month. Nationally the corn crop is 4,439,758,000 bushels, a near record and 3 percent below last month, with total U S crops expected to set a record.
Beirut AP report says Nasser el Hani former Iraqi foreign minister was killed in Baghdad Monday night. No details available. Bagdad radio confirmed the death but provided no further information.
The Linn County board received a letter from E L Greenhaw asserting dam and road plans at Chain Lakes bridge No 2 would flood Greenhaw property and damage cabins. County Engineer Harrington said the bridge will be replaced and estimated work started within a week, with site excavation planned by next June and operation by December 1973.
Russell E. Lindee, 17, of Cedar Rapids, faced trial in Linn district court Tuesday for operating a motor vehicle without the owner's consent. The case ties to a July 22 theft from Handler Motor Co and follows his prior armed-robbery sentence and probation from February. Jurors listed include Cedar Rapids residents Beth Benter and Edith Furry, among others, with Judge Ansel Chapman presiding.
Tuesday the Linn County board of supervisors concurred with the zoning commission in denying a permit for a proposed dump requested by Walter H. Cook and the board. Objectors argued the site is near a road to Waltonian Park and close to a developing residential area and North Linn school.
Supervisor Dudley Henderson warned the county building code lacks provisions for an atomic energy plant near Palo. Iowa Electric Light and Power submitted materials to the Atomic Energy Commission for a license, while Linn Building Official Robert Johnson reported discussions with company representatives.
Tuesday clears the short term county attorney question naming William Faches to the post. Lloyd Humphreys resigns after a 62 48 write in win for the two year term starting January. Chairman Scolaro states Humphreys had not qualified and did not hold the office.
Loomis Brothers Inc Cedar Rapids wins county jail juvenile facilities contract with a low bid of 5294 for two bunks a shower and two combination lavatory stools and several repairs. Architect estimate was 6000. Unsuccessful bidders were Primrose Zobac Jacobson of Cedar Rapids and Van Note of Marion.
Stanley F. Humpal Jr., 39, of 314 Brentwood Drive NE, changed his plea to guilty in Linn district court to larceny. Judge J. Paul Naughton imposed a suspended one year county jail term after authorities said he took $65 in marked bills from the Erickson Oil Co. cash register on August 27 and was arrested. Humpal previously denied the charge.
The adjourned meeting will reconvene Friday at 10 a.m. to review the 1969 secondary road program. County engineer Scolaro will present recommendations, with final road selections likely decided later.
A barge carrying over a million gallons of oil ran aground off Rehoboth Beach Delaware with two men aboard. One man was swept overboard but reached shore uninjured and a helicopter rescued the other. Fire officials warned of possible spill as the vessel began leaking.
Nixon and Mrs. Johnson pledged to push for maximum governmental efficiency through the transition and beyond. They hosted discussions with top aides and officials including Rusk Clifford Rostow Helms Wheeler while Nixon plans the new administration after a Florida visit.
The Iowa highway patrol misdated the operation period of a Des Moines weather and road condition center. It planned Nov 15 to March 21, so the center closed during the state's first major snowstorm as calls to patrol headquarters surged for weather and road condition information.
The S. S. Kresge Co store burned in downtown Minneapolis with extensive smoke and water damage to nearby businesses. Loss was expected to reach nearly 1 million dollars as investigators searched for the fire’s cause. Bakers in the Kresge basement discovered the blaze.
At Cedar Rapids Municipal Airport the parking plan favored angle spaces over straight in, with Melvin B. Meyer opposing angle parking due to space loss. The commission approved related spending for a first floor lounge shell, 16 additional winches for hangars, a runway condition device, and Collins Radio Co expansion of the ramp per FAA rules.
James P. Garnant 98 lifelong Linn County resident died Monday in Cedar Rapids. Born October 8 1870 in College Township he farmed near Cedar Rapids for 60 years and served as deacon elder and elder emeritus at Cedar Christian church. Memorial services set for November 23 at Chapel of Memories. Cedar Memorial Funeral Home in charge.
Sister Mary Bernard 83 a member of the Sisters of Mercy died Tuesday at the Sacred Heart Motherhouse Cedar Rapids Born Anna Julia Kelly January 19 1885 in Wilmington Illinois she taught in parochial schools in Manchester Charles City Fairfax Marion Clarion Decorah Waterloo St John in Cedar Rapids Kalispell Montana Surviving are three brothers and four sisters Solemn Requiem Mass Thursday 11 a.m. Sacred Heart Convent Burial Mt Calvary Cemetery Monahan Stewart in charge of arrangements
Helga Mabel Bennett widow of Andrew Bennett died Tuesday after a long illness. Born March 14, 1891 in Wiota Wisconsin she married March 21 1916 in Woodford Wisconsin. Surviving include five sons two daughters two sisters a brother ten grandchildren and one great grandchild. Memorial services will be 10 30 a m Thursday at Turner chapel west by Rev Paul A Sommerville. Burial Cedar Memorial cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel.
Memorial service held at 1 30 p m Wednesday conducted by Reverend Ernest W Larson for Joe Ludvicek Turner. Burial in Czech National Cemetery follows service.
Nobel Peace Prize winner Martin King Jr arrived in Memphis to bolster a sanitation workers strike led by Black workers. The proceeding notes a contentious trial extension with attorney Foreman and Judge Battle setting a March 3 date, while Foreman commits to inform on December 12 if readiness is possible.
Cedar Rapids' municipally owned bus system posted a September loss of $3,553.27. The Regional Transit Authority monthly report shows gross revenue of $28,807.39 and ridership of 128,399.
A family friendly half hour airs on KCRG TV 9 color at 6 PM Tuesday inviting viewers to enjoy classic game play and local hosts guiding the fun.
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