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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1968
Page
11
Lissome actress Lee Meredith joined Mayor Hans Tanzler to unveil new signs as Jacksonville, Florida, widened its city limits on Tuesday. The expansion adds 827 square miles, making Jacksonville the largest U.S. city by land area and among the world’s largest.
Cedar Rapids police arrested a 17 year old who attacked a motorist at a traffic signal at First avenue and Thirty second streets about 10 30 pm. Albert Ullerich of Meadowbrook drive SE reported the punch to the eye and minor injuries. The assailant was identified by Ullerich for police.
An unnamed youth was arrested about an hour after an incident, referred to juvenile probation officers, and released. The brief detention highlights a swift handling by law enforcement in the community.
More than 900 McKinley junior high students attended a Wednesday dedication ceremony for two new asphaltic tennis courts on school grounds. Architects, faculty, and student leaders participated. The school now has four courts in total.
George Wallace will not visit Cedar Rapids for a campaign stop. Harold J. Imgrund, head of the Linn County Wallace for President committee, said Wallace had been invited to a rally here but has no local appearance planned and that the new campaign headquarters at 108 Third Avenue SE is open and operating.
The notice lists operating hours from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays, and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays, outlining the store's schedule for customers.
Police youth bureau officers arrested a 13 year old boy on a shoplifting charge at Robinson's store on Sixteenth avenue SW. He attempted to leave the store with a can of saltpeter valued at 52 cents. He was referred to probation officers and released to his parents.
Frank J. Demanger filed a Hancock county suit accusing 10 neighbors of branding him a male witch and using evil powers to ruin his reputation and finances. He seeks 50000 dollars in damages after neighbors spread word to friends and associates.
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