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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 28, 1968

Page

2

City approves Tastee-Freeze and four home permits this week

The city clerk issued permits for a Tastee-Freeze at 915 South Eleventh Street with an 18 by 30 foot frame and masonry structure by B A Westbrook valued at 12000 dollars. New houses were granted to Welton Construction 2965 Twenty-fifth Avenue for 18000 dollars and Borschel and Son 760 Alpine Road for 13000 dollars. Other permits include Floyd Dufoe for porch repair 2121 Sixth Avenue 25 dollars Charles Vyskovil remodel basement 1180 Ridge Drive 200 dollars Raymond Martin garage 2025 Ninth Avenue 1000 dollars Ron De Bow insulation 848 Twenty Fifth Street 300 dollars.

South Eleventh Street B. A. Westbrook Welton Construction Twenty-fifth Avenue Borschel Floyd Dufoe Sixth Avenue Charles Vyskovil Ridge Drive Raymond Martin Ninth Avenue Ron de Bow Twenty Fifth Street

Oxford Driver Fined on Two Counts in Cedar Rapids Area

Ronald E. Cox of Oxford was fined in Jessie L. Mc Cormack’s justice court for speeding and minor beer possession after arrest on Highway 149 south of Cedar Rapids. He paid $25 on each charge on November 21. Gregory L. Washburn of Walker paid fines for assembled weapon and minor beer possession after arrest in Centre Point on November 23.

Oxford Ronald E. Cox Justice of the Peace Court Jessie L. McCormack Cox Highway 149 Cedar Rapids Justice Court Gregory L. Washburn Walker Center Point McCormack

Marion court fines listed in police and justice courts

In Marion, police court Judge Miles Adams heard speeding cases for Cletus Hansen of Cedar Rapids and others from Cedar Rapids Wyoming Anamosa and more with fines from 2 to 30 dollars plus bonds. Justice court Judge Jessie McCormack handled speeding fines for Abernathy Cox Hoglan Potter Sandersfelds Vogt Hough Ficek with amounts up to 25 dollars for various offenses including failure to stop in the assured clear distance.

Miles Adams Cletus J. Hansen First Avenue Cedar Rapids Ervin M Christiansen Wyoming Stanley D. Peterson Winthrop Lyle H. Zody C Avenue Patrick L. Christensen Fifteenth Street Dennis A. Rule Maplecrest Drive Richard H. Wilkinson Eighth Avenue Kenneth D. Merrill Anamosa Leland A. Webert Henrietta K. Schlueter Seventh Avenue Robert J. Knepper Cascade Norma R. Albers Coggan Glen K. Fortner F Avenue NE Justice of the Peace Court Jessie L. McCormack Roger A. Abernathy DeLong Ronald E. Cox Oxford Jack M. Hoglan Independence Talbert A. Potter Staudcourt NE Steve V. Sandersfelds Homestead Lowell D. Vogt Patrick T. Hough Center Point Larry P. Ficek Twenty - Ninth Street Drive

U S Heart Transplant Pioneer Visits Iowa City

Dr Adrian Kantrowitz pioneer of the U S heart transplant will visit the University of Iowa for lectures and consultations amid the anniversary of his infant and adult transplants. He directs surgery at Maimonides Brooklyn and SUNY Downstate. He helped develop booster hearts and phase shift balloon pumps to aid failing hearts.

U.S Iowa Iowa City Adrian Kantrowitz New York University of Iowa Kantrowitz Christian Barnard South Africa U. of I. Department of Surgery Johnson County Medical Society U. of I State University of New York Downstate Medical Center Maimonides Medical Center Brooklyn

Cancer Education Series Starts at Medical Centers

A Linn County Cancer Society program partners with dental office assistants for noon picnic lunch cancer education sessions at medical centers. Films include The Million Club and Time To Stop Is Now with Q&A by committee members Mrs. Henry Katz and Mrs. Jack C. Miller. Youth groups can request free screenings through the Society.

Linn County Cancer Society Henry Katz The Cancer Society First Avenue SE Jack C. Miller James Owen Cancer Society Education Committee American Cancer Society Margaret and Howard Hall

Anamosa Man Fined In Marion Court

Kenneth D. Merrill aged 23 was fined 45 dollars in Marion police court for a three car tailend crash Saturday. He paid 30 dollars for intoxication on a public highway and 15 dollars for following too closely. Two people injured received medical treatment at a doctor’s office.

Anamosa Kenneth D. Merrill Miles Adams Merrill

Traffic violations listed with penalties in Cedar Rapids region

A long list of traffic offenses from across Cedar Rapids area includes improper passing, failure to control, defective equipment, stop sign violations, no driver's license, and defective brakes. Names, addresses, and penalties range from 10 to 25 dollars, with several cases in Center Point, New Hampton, Walker, and Manchester.

Harvey J. Kolthart New Hampton Prul M. Lange Springville Robert L. Laker Center Point Louie N. Decker John P. Abbott Rowley Louis W. Lerch Larry J. Bean Thirteenth Avenue Cedar Rapids Robert L. Schwab Elberon Daniel L. Puckhaber Hiawatha Stella V. Youtzy Avenue NW Dennis J. O’donell Christopher C. Williams Sixth Avenue Donald J. Waddington Eleventh Street Leon Sauer Ronald E. Cox Oxford Charles S. Baldwin Seventh Avenue Robert J. LeHew Twelfth Street Gregory L. Washburn Walker

Iowa City Renewal Hearing Set by Supreme Court

Iowa City officials announce a hearing before the Iowa Supreme Court at 1 p.m. on December 13 about the urban renewal appeal. The Johnson County district court injunction bars three city councilmen from continuing renewal actions. The injunction was sought by 20 local businessmen and property owners.

Iowa City Iowa Supreme Court Johnson County District Court Orginal

Fire Erupts at Iowa Steel Sand Shed

Three Cedar Rapids fire units battled a blaze at the Iowa Steel and Iron Works plant on 400 Twelfth Avenue SE. A wood framed sand shed measuring about 50 by 100 feet caught fire, confined to 30 square feet of roof, with flames spreading toward the foundry before being extinguished. Investigators said a dropped cigarette likely started the fire at 7:29 p.m.

Cedar Rapids Iowa Steel and Iron Works Twelfth Avenue SE

Clerks Strike in Colombo Demands 7 Dollar Monthly Raise

Armed soldiers and policemen patrolled Colombo as 300000 government clerks and postal workers walked off the job seeking a seven dollar monthly raise.

Colombo Ceylon

Brothers Arrested After Chase Involving Stolen Car

Two Linn county brothers were arrested by sheriff's deputies after a 2:30 am high speed chase of a stolen vehicle. Lynn Lathrop, 19, faces larceny of a motor vehicle while Dennis Lee Lathrop, 21, is charged with parole violation.

Linn County Lynn Lathrop Central City Dennis Lee Lathrop Third Avenue SE Dennis Lathrop Sheriff's Department David Reid Harold

Johnson Proclaims Thanksgiving Day 1968

President Lyndon B. Johnson proclaims Thursday November 28, 1968 as a day of national thanks giving. He reflects on 1968 events including Vietnam peace talks, democracy transitions, medical breakthroughs, and national prosperity urging restraint and tolerance.

Washington Johnson Vietnam America Lyndon B. Johnson United States of America

Man Nabbed After Break-In at Iowa City Station

Police arrest Robert Duffy of Iowa City after spotting him inside the Highland avenue DX service station before 1:30 a.m. Detectives report cigaret and candy machines, cash register, and files broken into and ransacked. He faces breaking and entering charges.

Iowa City Highland Avenue Robert Duffy Craig O’connor J. B. McCord Duffy

Sies Charged with Violation of Code at Iowa Campus

University of Iowa student Gerrold Sies faces charges from the Dean of Students office for violation of the new Code of Student Life. The Daily Iowan said Sies received a letter detailing the action and cited protests on campus this fall as part of the charges.

Iowa City University of Iowa Office of Student Affairs Daily Iowan Gerrold Sies M. H. Hull Sies

Student Protest Leads to Code Challenge Trial

A student protest sparks formal action as the student conduct committee weighs charges and schedules a trial to examine alleged violations of the new code. The case centers on student response to institutional policies and potential disciplinary measures.

Committee On

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