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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1968
Page
3
Normal highs and lows given for regions, with possible changes through the week. The record lists temperatures from cities including Atlanta Miami Chicago New York and others, plus precipitation totals and barometer readings. Birth announcements follow with multiple names and addresses, and police court entries detail traffic fines and sentences for numerous individuals.
President Ferdinand E. Marcos orders four training centers to produce 4,000 model policemen annually across the Philippines amid criticism of police efficiency.
Washington sources report UPI that a State Department spokesman voiced optimism Saigon would join the expanded Paris talks under the Washington Hanoi formula. Robert McCloskey said a decision on Saigon’s participation could come soon, perhaps within the week, though he doubted the talks could start Wednesday.
President Johnson met with Secretary of State Dean Rusk and the National Security Council in Washington. The White House said no special events required the meetings. A brief photo session was held at the start of the gathering.
Brewer rose from corrections camp supervisor at Riverview Honor Farm Newton to head of Riverview Release Center after a 1963 promotion. He earned a general studies degree from Austin Peay and did two years of night law school in Nashville. Brewer and his wife have three children. Bennett retired after 37 years on the staff and 10 as warden.
William Cisler 65 of 1914 Second Street SW died Saturday after a short illness. Born in Cedar Rapids, he resided here all his life and was married to Betty Frana since 1935. He was a cement mason with Paulson Construction Co and a World War I veteran. Survivors include his wife, three daughters, a son, eleven grandchildren, three sisters and three brothers. Memorial services are set for Wednesday at Hesser Memorial chapel and St. Ludmila's church with burial at St. John's. rosary Monday at the chapel. James F. Balik 64 of 1124 Sixth Street SE died Saturday after a brief illness. Born in Spillville, he lived in Cedar Rapids since 1913 and was a retired Wilson and Co. employee. He was a member of St. Wenceslaus parish, Cadets of St. George, and the Catholic Workman, and a World War II veteran. Surviving are five sisters and five brothers. Requiem Mass is Tuesday at St. Wenceslaus with burial at St. John's. rosary Monday by parish and Cadets of St. George in Kuba funeral home East.
Emma Kratoska died Sunday after a long illness. Born August 18, 1888 in Horovice Czechoslovakia she married Frank Kratoska on March 7, 1910 in Belle Plaine. She worked with the American Red Cross and was a member of Matice Skola. Survived only by her husband. Memorials at Turner Chapel West 10:30 a.m. Wednesday. burial Oak Hill Cemetery Belle Plaine. Casket not to be opened after service.
Memorial services were held for Charles L. Lindquist at 1 30 p m Tuesday at the Chapel of Memories with burial at Cedar Memorial cemetery. Friends may visit Cedar Memorial funeral home Monday and chapel after 9 30 a m Tuesday. The casket will not be opened after the service. Bobbie Lyn Null had services Monday at 3 p m in the Chapel of Memories with burial at Cedar Memorial cemetery. Elwin E Gorkow had services at Turner chapel west at 10 30 a m Tuesday led by Omer L Allison, with graveside at Mederville at 1 p m. Turner chapel west managed the services.
Fourteen Chapter 13 petitions filed in Cedar Rapids division plus multiple others in federal court as 26 total bankruptcy petitions are logged since Friday noon. Debtors include James and Darlene McDonald of Cedar Rapids with debts of 14412 and assets of 3126, and Asa W. Smith of Ohio Street SW with 11647 debts and 920 assets.
Burt Bean 92 longtime Cedar Rapids resident died Saturday after a short illness. Born January 22 1876 in Nashua he is survived by a daughter Mrs Clark Little three sons James R Lester and Charles H Bean all of Cedar Rapids a brother Russell Bean of Mound Minnesota six grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Services at Beatty Bearle chapel 1 30 p m Tuesday with Rev Earl Huebner of Calvin Sinclair Presbyterian Church burial Cedar Memorial friends may call at the funeral home.
Three Cedar Rapids men faced beer violation charges after a Sunday traffic stop in the 3100 block of Sixteenth Avenue SW found three open cans. Kelley R. Klute 20 faced possession of beer as a minor, while William H. Lange 25 and Charles J. Lahr 21 were charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor. All three were released on $30 bond.
Thirty students and three non students faced unlawful assembly charges after occupying Old Sem for nearly five hours on October 17. They pled not guilty in justice court and were later released as the protest ended peacefully.
The French head of state outlined spending cuts totaling 1.3 billion dollars, renewed exchange controls, and a push for a gold standard. He blamed student and worker unrest for the crisis and urged stability, amid talks with President Johnson about cooperation and reserve currency implications.
President elect Nixon held meetings at the Pierre hotel with press secretary Klein and aides. He planned talks with Dr Henry Kissinger, Gov James Rhodes, and senators Javits and Tower as part of shaping his incoming administration.
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Three members of the Toledo family and two from New Hampton were hospitalized after a two car collision in Center Center. Aaron Abernathy and Jeannine Abernathy along with infant Erin were treated or observed. Henry Kolthoff and Martina Kolthoff were also treated. Kolthoff was charged with failure to stop in the assured clear distance ahead.
The Linn county board of supervisors asked for a hearing on tentative increases in assessed values in Cedar Rapids and rural areas by State Revenue Director William Forst. Increases include 15 percent on agricultural land and buildings and 10 percent on residential properties under ten acres. Chairman Anthony Scolaro supported the resolution to protect county subdivisions if city valuations are reduced.
A preliminary information filed in Cedar Rapids municipal court accuses Eldan G. Anderson of assault with intent to inflict great bodily injury after an off duty officer reported he entered a residence at 1216 N Street SW last Wednesday and took a
Cedar Rapids men Jeffrey L. Ulrich and Dennis A. Steele, both 21, were charged with consuming an intoxicating beverage in a public place after a deputy sheriff spotted them leaving the county courthouse and jail parking lot. An open beer can was found in their car and they were summoned to court.
Two people Allan D. Hardy and Delores Wilson were arraigned in Linn district court on a $60 robbery of Clifford A. Rees. Their attorneys Tom Riley and Ted Ruffin were appointed with arraignment continued to December 9. Bond set at $2,500 each. Rees, 47, said a man and woman he met at a tavern rode with him on Otis road SE where a knife was shown and money demanded.
Harry A Schminkey, 39, of 1285 D avenue Marion pled guilty in Linn district court to drunk driving. Judge Ansel Chapman imposed a $300 fine and suspended Schminkey’s license for 60 days after an Aug 24 arrest for erratic driving near Twelfth street and Oakland road by a Cedar Rapids police officer.
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