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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1967
Page
3
Regional daily weather update shows high temperatures across cities such as Atlanta Houston and Phoenix with overnight lows and precipitation totals. The report lists normal year metrics, barometric pressure, humidity, wind, and sunrise sunset times, plus local obituaries and funeral notices for multiple towns.
Birth announcements list numerous newborns with parent names and addresses across multiple towns. Separate maintenance and family court matters follow, naming spouses and plaintiffs, plus several civil small-claims judgments with amounts ranging from hundreds to five hundred dollars. Fire and utility incidents, a gasoline spill, and a trailer fire are noted with times.
In Washington a 15 year old Negro pupil who refused to salute the flag prompted educators to relax the daily Pledge of Allegiance. The DC board of education kept the pledge but exempted students from punishment if they decline to participate, citing civil liberties concerns.
Huk terrorists ambushed forces near Manila killing five soldiers and two civilians in a sudden attack. The incident marks a deadly clash amid growing insurgent activity in the region.
The article notes McCarthy’s ongoing bid for the 1968 nomination amid intra party friction. Kennedy signals limited backing, urging Johnson on Vietnam while acknowledging McCarthy’s push could prove healthy. A Chicago conference of concerned Democrats aims to build a broader movement and rally local groups.
Philippine President Ferdinand E. Marcos will undertake official trips to Malaysia Indonesia and Thailand after the new year according to official sources.
Cedar Rapids officials say Minneapolis Columbia Studios must fulfill contracts via partner Roger Derrick. Derrick plans January photographer visit to retake portraits and honor eight by ten color prints, with deposits credited. Chamber bureau warns residents about local solicitations from Ball Point Pens Anti Tobacco Center of America Dividend Clubs Nationwide Wholesalers Service and similar promotions.
Linn County plans use just under 1 million dollars for roads in 1968 with total projected projects slightly above 1 million excluding a 320000 bridge cost. County Engineer Bill Harrington outlined high priority items to trustees at the courthouse including paving and grading on multiple routes and a bridge project for Edgewood road.
The legislature set aside 11.875 million dollars for Medicaid with federal help lifting the program above 31 million dollars annually. Under the agreement Blue Cross Blue Shield earns 92 cents per processed claim and vendors may receive current payments by year’s start.
Linn county Republican state representative Fritz Sorg says pharmacists in Marion report many unpaid Medicaid bills and blame Blue Cross Blue Shield for slow computer setup. He notes stores have not been paid since August, effectively forcing pharmacists to finance public costs for four months by advancing payments to customers.
The United States recorded a 134 degree high in Death Valley California in 1913. This extreme heat remains the nation’s hottest confirmed temperature in historical records.
Judge B J Maxwell on Thursday denied a request for a temporary injunction to halt construction of the Mt Vernon road SE shopping center between 34th and 36th streets. The Nov 10 suit by 78 residents seeks to stop the project as a third challenge to rezoning. Intervenors Fellman and Broderick argue delay would cost rent and raise winter construction costs.
Amo M. and Adele J. Lubben sue Dale Tieden in Linn district court for 35500 in damages from a December 10 1965 collision on highway 13 two miles east of Coggon. The suit claims 35000 for pain permanent injury medical costs and related losses and 500 for loss of the car.
Howard L. McNeal 47 of route one Marion pled innocent in Linn district court to a drunken driving charge. He was arrested while investigators probed a head on collision four miles north of Hiawatha on November 4.
Gerald M. Driscoll, 19, was cited for prohibiting passing after a collision on Thirtieth Street Drive SE while helping a bullied junior high student. Judge John B. Reilly dismissed the charge, commending the aid and admonishing caution on passing on hills.
Sen. Bourke B. Hickenlooper denied Iowa reports that he has decided against seeking re election. He said he would wait until the congressional session ends to clear the atmosphere, hoping the session wraps in 10 days to two weeks. former Congressman James Bramwell of Cedar Rapids said he would run if Hickenlooper does not seek re election.
Marilyn Joyce Dunn of 416 First Street SW was fined 10 dollars and costs by Municipal Judge John B. Reilly for false uttering of a check. She allegedly wrote an eight dollar eight cent bad check to a Cedar Rapids drug store on November 3.
A 17 year old Cedar Rapids boy was arrested after police found a report card in a discarded jacket at the Allen Import garage. The youth admitted involvement in the car theft from Jefferson High School and was held in the city jail before release to his parents.
Lee J. Gearhart, 35, of 524 Eighth Street SE, was sentenced to two concurrent five year terms by federal Judge Edward J. McManus for part in a $232,910 counterfeiting scheme. Gearhart was committed to Sandstone Prison Minnesota while co-defendant J W Grant Jr. faced a ten year term at Leavenworth. Both men are parole eligible per the U S Board of Parole.
Firefighters battled a large blaze at a Fairfax ballroom where a natural gas conversion was underway. Owner Kurtz and a worker escaped unharmed as crews from Fairfax Hiawatha Atkins and Cedar Rapids fought the flames. The roof collapsed within 30 minutes and Civil Defense helped coordinate.
Linn County bar Association nominates Eldon Colton August F Hansell Jr N E Lillies and Clinton Schaefer for Cedar Rapids municipal court vacancy in a special session to fill Judge Howard McLaughlin’s term. Governor Hughes seeks swift nominees to assign juvenile cases and complete the four year term beginning January 1.
Frances Ceppl 84 of 1926 Mallory street SW died Wednesday after a brief illness. Born in Branice Czechoslovakia she came to Cedar Rapids in 1900. Survived by two daughters Rudolph and four grandchildren among others. Services at Janeba Kuba funeral home west Saturday at 10 officiated by Rev Milo Filipi. Burial Czech National. Friends may call after 7 Thursday.
Julia Kirkland 58 died Wednesday after a short illness at 1500 Center Street NE. Born March 30 1902 Cascade she married in January 1922. Survived by husband five sisters and four brothers. Requiem Mass 10:30 a.m. Saturday Immaculate Conception Church. Parish Rosary 7:30 p.m. Friday Brady mortuary. Burial Mt Calvary.
Memorial services for Mayme Krall private family services at Hesser Memorial chapel at 2 p.m. Friday led by Rev J Richard Wagner of First Congregational church. Burial Czech National. No visiting hours. Louis Swatosh service at Brush chapel at 1 30 p m Friday by Rev A T Washington. Joseph W Christian Janeba Kuba funeral home west Friday at 1 30 led by Rev Allen Van Cleve of Central Park Presbyterian church. Burial Cedar Memorial.
Burglars broke a window on the north side of Don Houlahan's Tire Service at 1601 B Avenue NE and stole $4.75. The breakin was discovered around 8 a.m. Thursday morning by owner Don Houlahan.
A U S senate subcommittee will hold a December 15 hearing in Des Moines to study retirement issues. Lead witness Gov. Harold Hughes. other witnesses include University faculty, elderly program directors, and state government representatives as part of the Mondale led aging committee.
Grinnell Iowa political scientist Ed Gilmour says he would support Sen. Eugene McCarthy in primary bids against President Johnson to provide an option to de escalate Vietnam without dumping Johnson. He emphasizes the movement as a within party pressure group with respectability.
President Johnson challenged business leaders to combat slum problems and provide work for the half a million hard-core unemployed as Howard Samuels was sworn in as undersecretary of commerce.
Mrs. Norman Cook of Hiawatha reports a Davenport set with chair two end tables coffee table two lamps sold for 125 dollars. Dozen calls, sold to first person. Dial 369 1234 to place a want ad and sell unused items for Christmas gifts.
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