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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1966
Page
6
New York traders pushed stocks higher after dipping below the prior close. Estimated receipts for Monday were 11 000 cattle 60 hogs and 8 sheep. Trading was active with 6.19 million shares changing hands versus 6.11 million the day before.
Cedar Rapids hog market held steady with Friday bids: 200 to 230 lb butchers at 21.25 to 21.75, 30 lb packers at 19.75 to 20.25, and weight-based adjustments for lighter or heavier hogs. Cattle and sheep markets show varied ranges by grade. grain and poultry prices listed for delivery.
Paramount Pharmacies has acquired Hunt's Drug at 167 Jacolyn drive NW Cedar Hills center. Jim Reardon remains manager of the Cedar Hills store now branded Paramount 4W with six stores in the chain.
By Ben wn a report on raids related to exile operations provoking official displeasure. The piece details responses from the State Department and mentions involved parties and potential diplomatic strains.
Washington officials say anti Castro raids serve no military purpose and may aid Castro by providing propaganda. Despite objections, exiles in Miami pledge more attacks, aiming to pressure the regime while the State Department investigates legality under neutrality laws.
Albert L. McMurrin aged 39 of route three Cedar Rapids was fined 100 dollars and costs after police found him intoxicated following his car striking a parked vehicle in the 700 block of Twelfth avenue SE Friday at 11 40 p m.
The American Association of Fund-Raising Council reports U S citizens donated 1 243 billion in 1965 to support private social welfare charities, indicating private giving remains strong even with government appropriations.
Keith Andes stars in Surrender Hell on Channel 9 at 9 30 PM as part of the Saturday night double feature on KCRC TV.
Ozark Air Lines announces a record net income for August 1966 totaling $189,704, up 70 percent from July and 124 percent higher than August 1965. Operating revenues rose 31 percent to a monthly high of $2,891,134. Eight months ended Aug 31 show $380,629 net income versus $296,914 last year, a 30 percent gain.
Barrows and gilts rose up to 25 cents for the week while sows fell 25 to 50 cents. Slaughter steers held steady in a mixed market update from Chicago.
Hog prices moved steady to 25 cents higher for barrows and gilts while sows fell 25 to 50 cents. No 1 and 2 200-225 lb hogs sold around 23.50 to 23.75, with larger lots near 24.00. Slaughter cattle and sheep also reported varied, with steers steady and spring lambs down about 50 cents to a dollar.
Edgar H. West, 47, of 837 Forty-fourth Street SE, fined 35 and costs for leaving the scene of an accident without identifying himself. Police said his truck struck a car at First Avenue E and Fifteenth Street last Saturday at 9 55 p.m. He appeared before Municipal Judge Loren Hullinger Jr.
Connie K Rierson aged 19 of 125 Second Avenue SW was fined 25 dollars for failing to keep her vehicle under control and 10 dollars for possessing an altered driver's license. The control charge was reduced from reckless driving after her arrest March 2 in the parking lot near Memorial Stadium. Police said the license falsely showed she was 22 years old.
Washington AP reports Defense Department statistics show 81.2 percent of 18-year old white youths met the armed forces mental test standards in an 18 month period while 92.5 percent of Negro youths passed. An analysis notes Southern whites and Negro youths trail peers in other regions nationwide.
In San Francisco riot aftermath leaders vow 2000 jobs for Negroes from riot areas. A 11 PM to 6 AM curfew replaces 8 PM limit, police patrols scaled back, and National Guard standby continues. Federal inventory for Negro job openings begins. 359 arrests and 51 injuries reported, looting losses at about 75000 dollars.
Washington AP reports Dr. Leo Packer the new assistant postmaster general leads a drive to create a mechanized post office. He aims to double post office research staff in two years and push a planned management controlled revolution toward automation while acknowledging government restraints and ongoing letter carriers.
Greek military report implicates Andreas Papandreou in a leftist plot to oust King Constantine II and sever ties with NATO. The 475 page document says he led a leftist group with his father’s knowledge. 28 officers and 12 others are named, while civilians face potential charges.
Richard Patterson 80 former ambassador to Yugoslavia Switzerland and Guatemala in the 1940s and 1950s died Friday night. He chaired New York City's mayoral reception committee in 1954 and later ran public events and protocol for the city serving 12 years as greeter of distinguished visitors. A native of Omaha he had worked as a day laborer in South Dakota gold mines and was decorated by 38 nations.
The Interstate Commerce Commission schedules Oct 31 for opening hearings into the Pennsylvania and New York Central merger. A federal court restrains the deal from going into effect Saturday. Shane faces four mountain men in a COLOR CHANNEL 9 program at 6 30 this evening.
The Detroit public school system buys 20000 paperback history books to supplement a ninth grade text criticized for overemphasizing Western culture. Acting superintendent Norman Drachler says the new titles cover Africa, Asia, India, and Latin America to provide a broader view.
Buenos Aires reports two Soviet fishing trawlers and one East German scientific ship were ordered out of Argentine territorial waters amid regional maritime tensions. Police and coast guard enforcement followed the orders as tensions mounted.
Corwin T. Berry, 22, of 700 First Avenue NW pled innocent to disturbing the peace. Trial set for Oct. 12. released on $30 bond after police said he caused a disturbance in the 900 block of A Avenue NW at 12:45 a.m.
Madrid marking the 30th anniversary of Francisco Franco's rise to power, Spain faced an unresolved issue over who would succeed him. The commemoration highlighted ongoing uncertainty about leadership and the future political direction.
Mr and Mrs J B Phillips of Denver return home after a week with brother and sister in Marion. The trip followed a European vacation. Also, Marion area church and community notices include a Home Builders dinner at Town House, a surgical patient at Mercy Hospital, a 50 percent off end of season sale at Bezdeks Garden Center, and multiple church services and schedules for St Josephs, Christian, Lutheran, Missouri Synod, Free Methodist, First Methodist, Prairie Chapel, First Presbyterian, Reformed Presbyterian, Church of God Seventh Day, and United Seventh Day Brethren churches with worship times and Sunday school details.
Marion churches list morning and evening worship times with pastors. Bethel Baptist led by Rev Paul H Stenstrom holds Sunday school at 9 30 worship at 10 30 sermon Love Makes the Difference and 7 30 sermon Philip Goes to Church. First Baptist under Rev Lawrence B Sprankle offers 9 30 worship 10 30 Sunday school and 7 30 evening service Communion and the World. Grace Baptist led by Rev Ralph Ty Ryal offers Sunday school 9 45 worship at 12 and 7 30.
82 year old Will Siebels of route 3 Anamosa died after a car driven by his son Elmer Siebels 56 left a T intersection on Carroll street and struck Mag gie Oltmann's residence. Elmer was treated for a nose injury and released. Services set at Zion Lutheran church Monday at 1 30 p m Goettsch funeral home handling arrangements.
Seven alleged underworld chieftains appeared before a Queens grand jury naming only their names and addresses. Five of them used lunch recess to return to La Stella restaurant in Forest Hills, where a police raid interrupted a meal last week. The seven are among 13 mob figures seized September 22 and free on $100000 bail as material witnesses. All were ordered back to court Monday with the remaining six scheduled to appear.
Gerald R. Ackerman, 18, at 2232 Forty-second street NE, was fined $25 and costs for possession of beer as a minor. He was arrested at Brookland and Elmwood drives NE on Sept. 16 at 10:00 p.m. Municipal Judge Laren tul iinger Jr. imposed the fine.
Police boarded the Liberian flagged Ems Ore off southwest England after the captain requested help. Three German crew members were removed, one with a head injury, for transfer to Germany as no charges were filed. Captain Albert Sturm reported the unrest at 3 am about 50 miles from the Scilly Islands.
The report details a 45 minute night engagement 19 miles northwest of Dong Ha, the only contact in two months of Operation Prairie. Farther south, U S First airmobile cavalry division units killed 17 communist troops in two clashes 28 miles northwest of Qui Nhon as part of Operation Thayer.
In Linn County Iowa probate No 22783 Leona M Davis is named executor after the will of L B Davis deceased was admitted to probate. Creditors must file claims within six months from the second publication or be barred. The notice was dated September 21 1964 with second publication October 1 1966.
Willis Ben Ruhler files for a decree of divorce from Viktoria Luise Ruhler in Linn County District Court Cedar Rapids Iowa alleging cruel and inhuman treatment. Defendant must appear by November 15 1944 or default and decree may be entered. Dated September 29 1968 by attorney R Fred Durrbaugh.
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