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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1964
Page
4
The survey found 6 percent of interviewees faced city facility problems, 26 percent reported schooling biases, 57 percent cited public accommodations issues, and many faced housing discrimination. It notes few how Cedar Rapids voters are registered and lists nine local candidates who spoke at a Sunday NAACP meeting.
The Rev. Donald Jarrert, chairman of the Cedar Rapids Commission on Human Rights, endorsed NAACP efforts to improve civil rights and urged Negroes to file formal complaints. He said specific instances help the commission address problems and improve communication with minority groups.
In Khabarovsk, a group of 15 Soviet government officials forcibly entered two hotel rooms occupied by U S military attaches and seized photographic gear. The State Department protests the breach of diplomatic immunity as the Americans plan return to Moscow in a few days. No injuries reported among the four Westerners.
Monona farmer Gaylord Pape, 34, was seriously injured Saturday evening when struck by a car on Highway 1852 about 10 miles southeast of Monona. He was in a coma Monday at a Rochester hospital. Pape, directing cattle across the highway, was struck by Roland Bollman, 33, of Monona. Pape suffered leg, shoulder and arm fractures and possible internal injuries.
Ralph H. Craven Jr. of Boone was given a 30 day suspended sentence in municipal court after pleading guilty to false uttering of a check. He allegedly wrote a bad ten dollar check to a Cedar Rapids bank on August 2, with Judge Loren Hullinger Jr. presiding.
The report provides a late weekday weather summary from KCRG TV 9 at 6 25 PM CST. It highlights current conditions across the Midwest and forecasts for the evening, including likely precipitation and temperature ranges. The bulletin emphasizes regional contrasts and upcoming overnight trends.
Atty Gen Evan L Hultman will join Linn county candidates for a Cedar Rapids and Hiawatha stop on Wednesday afternoon. The group will also attend a Republican rally at Mt. Vernon in the grade school building that evening. Linn county Republicans announced plans Monday with uncertainty remaining about additional campaign stops across the county. A 6 30 evaluation dinner for candidates is set at Holiday House in Mt Vernon before the Mt Vernon rally.
Richard Neighbor of Roosevelt Junior High School won the Metropolitan Kiwanis fire safety poster contest. Other Cedar Rapids junior high winners included Ronald Breitag Franklin second Michael Wilson Franklin third and Lucille McKee Roosevelt fourth. Judges were Julia Crew Ernest Thompson and Assistant Fire Chief Robert Ellison. Winners will be acknowledged Thursday at the Metro Kiwanis meeting where Fire Chief Jesse Hunter will speak on fire prevention. Posters are on display this week in Armstrong's windows.
Craig Bean 18 of Hiawatha forfeited a 30 dollar bond after failing to appear on a disturbing the peace by fighting charge. He fought with a 17-year-old Cedar Rapids youth in the 100 block of Third Street NE late Saturday. The juvenile suspect was released to his parents pending juvenile authorities action.
Detectives investigated a Sunday theft of 325 dollars from a car parked in the 700 block of Thirty-fourth street NE. The money was reportedly in a bank bag in the glove compartment of a locked vehicle with no sign of forced entry.
A 15 year old Cedar Rapids boy was arrested for window peeping after a prowler was reported in the 1200 block of Seventh Street SE at 1 54 a m A juvenile authority questioned him Monday in connection with other window peeping incidents in recent months.
Outside registration began in Cedar Rapids at two downtown sites and several schools. The Merchants Motor Bank building office faces Second Avenue SE hosts registrations until Oct 16, City National Bank on Monday only. Additional sites include Washington High School, McKinley Junior High, Grant and Cleveland schools, and the Public Works building with varying Oct dates. City Clerk Harrold Schaefer oversees with help from Citizens Voter Registration. Girl Scout Troop 305 and Cub Scout Pack distribute posters and leaflets to promote registration.
Weyerhaeuser Co and local 831 of the International Assn. of Machinists agreed to a two year contract covering Cedar Rapids shipping container plant workers. Signed Friday the deal expires July 12 1966. Wages rise in both years and some job classifications are upgraded. Retirement plan improvements are planned in year two. Minor contract changes were also announced by spokesmen.
Joseph Pavel 74 a longtime Solon resident died after a long illness. Born July 11 1890 in Ely he worked as a banker in Cedar Rapids Oxford Junction and Solon and later owned the Solon grain elevator and hatchery. Survived by wife Margaret two daughters and eight grandchildren. Services at Brush funeral home Solon with burial in Church Cemetery following Rosary.
Two youths were hurt in a one car crash on county road A one mile north of Newhall Saturday evening. Michael R. Hite was transferred from Virginia Gay Hospital Vinton to a Cedar Rapids hospital in serious condition. Kenneth Lubbock was listed in good condition at the Vinton hospital. Authorities said the eastbound car went off a curve rolled end over end three times for 190 feet.
Betty Callan aged 74 of 201 Twentieth street NE sustained minor injuries in a car pedestrian collision at Nineteenth street and B avenue NE. She was treated at St Luke's hospital and released. The driver Frederick R. Schindler 56 of 1921 B avenue NE faced no charges.
The Iowa executive council voted to grant state employees time off to hear President Johnson speak at the statehouse in Des Moines. The decision allows release as long as departmental operations are not crippled, and it rejected closing the building. An equal time plan will apply when Barry Goldwater speaks October 13, with employees also released to attend.
The three year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Gregory Schulte of 1551 D avenue NE was struck in the eye by a stick while playing with another boy Sunday. She remained in fairly good condition at St Luke's hospital Monday with physicians optimistic no permanent eye damage.
Des Moines report cites Walker Cisler of Detroit Edison predicting atomic power could provide about 50 percent of national generation by 2000 or sooner. He foresees nearly 1.7 billion kilowatts of capacity and tenfold growth in consumption, aided by breeder reactors and US-Canada power cooperation. About 400 executives attended the Iowa utilities conference with firms like Interstate Power and Iowa Electric Light and Power involved.
Mayor Bob Johnson will meet October 13 at 4 45 p m with subcommittee chairmen of the Mayor s Advisory Committee to explain developments in urban renewal Cedar Valley roadway civic auditorium city dump and annexation.
Three men from Cedar Rapids and Marion sustained injuries in a Saturday night crash on highway 13, four miles north of Strawberry Point. Driver Kenneth Hill 21 Marion had facial lacerations, Albert Hill 39 Cedar Rapids neck injury, Henry McNabb 36 Cedar Rapids arm lacerations requiring forty two stitches. Vehicle struck a service pole and four guard posts. authorities said loss of control at a curve caused the accident.
City briefs note Jean Strong to speak on Linn county supervisor race at the Embassy club noon Tuesday. Tools stolen from Lewis Rich’s garage valued at 25 dollars. Keith Gilmore to lead Bible class at the Sunshine Mission Friday at 7 30 p m. Brother of Marvin Sporman dies in Detroit after Cedar Rapids residence. Mum plants and florists advertise sales. Purse stolen from Mary Rogers’s car Sunday evening. Six tires stolen from McElroy Motors with no forced entry. A table saw stolen from a car wash site. Senior Men's Christian Club meets Tuesday at 1 30 p m in the YMCA Abe Lincoln room with Marian Van Fossen as guest speaker. New location for Bassin Insurance. Mrs Volney McFadden dies. survivor list and service in New York. Jerry Keeney promotes George Uhl Hairstyling Salon. Mr and Mrs Marvin Gaudian attend Basel hairdressing conference October 11 15 with travel to Europe. Cedar Rapids Parkhoppers meet Wednesday at Riverside Round House. Junior Chamber executive meets Tuesday 7 30 p m at the Chamber of Commerce. Florida sewing classes start October 13.
An advertisement promotes GERITOL as a rapid strength builder for iron deficient blood. It claims two tablets or two tablespoons of liquid provide twice the iron of a pound of calves liver and seven times that of spinach, with benefits seen in one day and a seven day guarantee.
Gov. Harold Hughes announced he will urge the 1965 Iowa General Assembly to bar the 10% liquor discount offered by state stores to the general public. The Iowa liquor commission extended the discount to totals of $100 or more on bottles over a pint, applying to both licensees and the public. The attorney general ruled discounts must be available to the general public, not limited to licensed establishments.
Premier Khrushchev warned it is possible Communist China may explode a nuclear device at any time, citing Asahi Shimbun reporting on Tuesday.
The Sun Shine Boys air their final Monday night program at 10 30 PM CST on KCRG TV 9 marking the end of a local broadcast run featuring Johnny Ketelsen.
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