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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1968
Page
3
Saturday weather shows high 55 low 50 with rainfall totals for October and year-to-date figures. Daily notices list numerous obituaries and funeral services across Anamosa Davenport Decorah Swisher Tama Waukon and Winthrop with names and service times.
Lawrence Greiner an 18 year old of 259 Twenty seventh avenue SW remained in good condition at Mercy hospital Saturday evening recovering from injuries from an afternoon crash in the 400 block of Twenty seventh avenue SW A car driven by Greiner struck a parked vehicle and then hit the Ivan Wells residence at 412 Twenty seventh avenue SW The Gazette corrected that the 417 address had been struck
A World War II mine exploded beneath a bus at the Lake Balaton resort injuring the woman conductor who lost both legs. The bus carried no passengers at the time of the blast.
Classified notice promotes employment opportunities with want ads for part time and full time positions. Readers can browse listings to match skills with available roles across local businesses.
The passage presents a garbled subscription and service note from a Cedar Rapids Gazette style page. It includes rates for carrier and mail delivery, edition timing, and a note about AP republication rights, reflecting standard early 20th century newspaper boilerplate.
Western diplomats note Johnson rejected the negotiating team’s call to halt bombing based on military estimates that Hanoi was only regrouping for a new offensive. Some officials argue a face saving lull ended as fighting picked up, with no public evidence of a Vietnamese moderation.
Richard Nixon's headquarters announced that he abandoned plans for a flying visit to the Olympic Games in Mexico City on October 15.
At multiple stops pro Wallace crowds clashed with demonstrators and police. In Newark and Jersey City police broke up brawls as supporters hailed Wallace while oaths and chants echoed. Injuries included a hospitalized officer and gunfire reported in Buffalo after a Wallace rally.
Humphrey's midafternoon TV speech prompted rapid White House reaction as Johnson learned of the content from his vice president. Humphrey warned Hanoi could face a resumed bombing if good faith failed, while Ball and Harriman weighed foreign policy reactions.
Two traffic incidents near Cedar Rapids left drivers and passengers with minor injuries. James Elton Ellis 21 of Manchester sustained possible neck and back injuries in a three car crash on First avenue E. He was treated at Mercy Hospital and released. Other drivers were Robert A. Freeman 26 and Walter J. Timmerman 32. In a second incident Dorothy Churchill 45 of Marion suffered a knee injury in a two car collision at Forty second street and Center Point road NE. Mrs Churchill was a passenger in Ronald M. Churchill 19 of Marion's car. Arlene H. Snitker 49 of Waukon was charged with failing to yield. Mercy Hospital treated the injured. No charges filed in the first crash.
The New York Times published in its Sunday editions its endorsement of Vice-president Hubert Humphrey for the presidency. It cites Humphrey's superior claims in foreign affairs especially arms control, domestic leadership, and broad support across white and Negro communities, contrasting Nixon’s stance on disarmament and social unrest policing.
Dr. Philip Blaiberg of Johannesburg the world’s longest living heart transplant patient said he would not consent to a second heart transplant. He recently left Groote Schuur hospital after recovering from lung and liver complications and said his current heart is functioning perfectly with no rejection. He hopes to drive and swim again soon.
Thieves in southwest Cedar Rapids took two 100 pound king sized pumpkins from the yard of Mr and Mrs Charles Jasa at 3225 Twelfth Avenue SW. The pumpkins were carved with the girls names Barbara and Becky and were grown for the couple’s granddaughters. Police say two people were likely involved and no value was assigned.
Lee Marvin and Jane Fonda star in a color comedy spoof of a Western sage saga. The ABC Movie presents CAT BALLOU at 4:00 PM today on Channel ???.
Susan M. Morgan 64 a former Cedar Rapids resident who lived in Dubuque the last year died there Saturday Survivors include two daughters Mrs Donald Wright Jesup and Dorothy Rocie Milwaukee two sons Harold Toomer Cedar Rapids and Earl Morgan Belle Plaine 22 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren Services Monday at 1 p m in Didesch funeral home Dubuque with friends to call after 3 p m
Memorial services are scheduled for Hughes Ora B at 1 p.m. Monday at Chapel of Memories with entombment there. Larimer Neil Barton-Turner chapel East at 10:30 a.m. Monday with calling hours until 10 a.m. The casket will not be opened after the service. Dewey J McGuinness has a 10:30 a.m. Requiem Mass Monday at Immaculate Conception Church with burial at Mt. Calvary cemetery. George M Moel holds 3:30 p.m. Monday service at Chapel of Memories with Cedar Memorial cemetery burial. Ida W Rosendahl service at St. Mark's Lutheran Church 1:30 p.m. Monday with Cedar Memorial burial and Turner West calling until 9 p.m. Sunday.
Naples AP report says Mrs. Toni Cypress, revered Seminole nurse and healer, died at Naples Community Hospital aged 132. Born on Florida's east coast around 1836, she recalled the Seminole wars of 1842 in accounts to kin. she left more than 100 direct descendants.
Kiam Leeke blamed Saturday’s outburst on a small group of hard core inmates. He said eight ringleaders from Saturday were placed in maximum security along with 15 others who led Tuesday’s uprising.
President Johnson and family prepared a quiet weekend at the Camp David retreat in the Catoctin mountains of Maryland, a private escape from Washington duties.
In Cedar Rapids three youths were arrested on Saturday for shoplifting. Patricia Penne 23 of 15 Thirty-sixth Avenue SW faced larceny by shoplifting after attempting to take a half set of drapes from the Giant store at 3111 Sixteenth Avenue SW. she was released after promising to appear in court. Shirley Goodman 20 of Iowa City was charged after trying to take items valued at 7.41 from Robinson Co at 2020 Sixteenth Avenue SW and posted 110 bail before being released. Gary Andrews 22 of 1463 Council Street NE was accused of taking a fishing lure worth 1.07 from Spartan store at 4601 First Avenue SE. he posted 110 bond and was released.
Former Pennsylvania Governor Scranton spent 85 minutes with British Prime Minister Wilson in London on Saturday, discussing Vietnam and other global issues and highlighting ongoing U S allied diplomacy.
The Camp Good Health budget shows $14,268.56 raised with $14,945.00 targeted and $676.44 still needed. Donations include Rexco Equipment 14,068.56 and smaller gifts from Nissen Federated Fund Bethany Congregational Church and various individuals.
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