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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1968
Page
1
City brief notes a printing house craftsmen gathering Friday at 6 p.m. in the Camel room of the Embassy club, with Bazaar set for Thursday 3 to 9 and a chili supper 5 to 7:30 p.m. at St. James Methodist on Ellis Blvd.
Allis-Chalmers officials said a consolidation study aims to curb rumors and determine best use for Cedar Rapids facilities as production shifts in the machinery division. Springfield and Deerfield sites offer more capacity, while Cedar Rapids may face reduced activity and a second Springfield plant closes. Sales for the nine months ended Sept. 30 were 599 million with a net income of 713 thousand, but a large fourth quarter charge is expected to produce a sizable annual loss. officials cited softer demand across several divisions offset by export and utility gains.
Advertises order now for farm fresh not frozen turkey for Thanksgiving from Hladkey's Grocery and Market. Located at 1600 4th Ave SE with phone 364-4141. Adv.
The Cedar Rapids city council approved four six month probationary appointments raising total department staff to 140. Fire Chief Jesse Hunter notes record staffing though full strength is 142. The No. 4 station in Cedar Hills to open Monday after four years unused by public improvements. New hires are Larry D. Stusak Bernard P. Dolan Michael V. Sullivan and David E. Cosgrove. Dolan must relocate to Cedar Rapids within 90 days after probation ends.
Fairfax Mayor Richard Zenisek asks to join the Cedar Rapids landfill area, proposing a switch from private to municipal refuse collection and possible weekly pickups. He says Fairfax would pay a use fee, and the issue was referred to the city refuse department and council.
A brief note clarifies that starfish are not fish but five legged spineless animals. It explains their classification as echinoderms and contrasts with true fish.
Virginia Dare born August 18 1687 on Roanoke Island North Carolina is recognized as the first white child born in America according to the provided historic note.
A compact article lists figures such as The Jacobys in a bridge context alongside sports profiles including Gus Schrader and Don Walton. Names like Erma Bombeck appear in a picture page section while other bylines reference writers and columnists across the page.
A masked man in a cowboy hat robbed the Key tavern at 719 Fifth Street SE Cedar Rapids just after 11 PM Tuesday. He fired two shots, took $175, fled on foot toward Eighth Avenue SE, and a cowboy hat was found near nearby railroad tracks. Eyewitnesses described a six foot slender man in mid-20s wearing dark clothes and a dark mask. Detectives suspect blank ammunition.
Prairie High School will not add a spring baseball program after four board members voted against the proposal at a regular meeting. The district will continue its summer baseball program. The board also awarded a fleet insurance contract for 2 982 54 to Millhiser Smith of Cedar Rapids. Suzanne Heeren resigned as secretary and Teresa Shakespeare was granted a year’s leave as cook.
Wednesday's session included first readings for four zoning ordinances. Petitions cover a parking special permit for the 1400 block of Third Avenue SE at St Pauls United Methodist Church. B-1 to B-2 zoning east of Sixth Street SW between Twenty seventh and Twenty eighth Avenues for Willard Hopp Nash Finch Co. and a separate R-4 to M-1 at 637 A Avenue NW for UNECO Corp. and a special permit for an office in R-4 at the 1600 block of First Avenue E for Frank Magid and Evelyn Miller.
The city council denied Frank Kluber's petition to rezone from R-36 to B-2 at Edgewood road and highway 30 W. The denial followed a planning commission recommendation, citing mismatch with the comprehensive plan and future land use map.
City plans to allow commercial parking lots in any zoning district by special permit. Proposals would be reviewed by the planning commission and city council before issuance, with each case evaluated individually.
A Johnson County sheriff's department report charges 19 year old Earl C Mechtensimer Jr and his wife Mary with possession of narcotics after officers found marijuana and related materials at 447 Second Avenue Iowa City. They appeared in Justice of the Peace T E Lyon's court with a preliminary hearing set for Saturday and bonds of 1000 dollars each. Mrs. Mechtensimer posted bond while Earl was to post later.
A city council announces hearings on December 4 for eleven rezoning proposals. The items include B-1 to B-2 shifts on First Avenue East of Arlan's, R-2 to R-3 and R-2 to R-4 changes along various streets, and a special parking permit at 928 Seventh Street SE. Entities include Midwest Development Co., Arlen Operating Co., Valley Homes of Cedar Rapids, and Iowa Builders Finance Inc.
The Cedar Rapids city council voted to renew its contract with Murray and Trettel consulting meteorologists for snow and ice storm reporting. The city will pay $1,000 to the Northfield, Illinois firm for services during the 1968 69 winter season to aid sanding and plowing crews.
A federal case arising from a March 21 1967 crossing death near Calmar ends with an out of court settlement. Hattie M. Puffer Administratrix for Bernard M. Puffer sought 310911 dollars from Milwaukee Road. The suit alleged negligence by a train engineer and switchman while the railroad argued contributory negligence and no fault.
Wednesday the council granted First Avenue Development Co. permission to connect a proposed mobile home court to city sewers north of Collins road NE. The approval requires annexation by Jan 1, 1970 and that the court be developed under the city mobile home ordinance. It must pay 1½ times the usual water and sewer rental rates while outside the city.
R. T. Powell Construction Co. won the bid to improve sidewalks and drives at a northeast urban redevelopment site. The $4,344 bid beat the $4,936 estimate and $5,335 offer by Ray Bertelli Sons, with HUD concurrence needed. Work to occur in the 700 block of Avenue NE at a new medical clinic site.
The article notes that roughly 35 grand mansions from the pre Civil War era still stand across Louisiana. It highlights their architectural heritage and preservation status amid modern development.
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