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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1968
Page
48
The Daily Record reports high temperatures across multiple cities with overnight lows and rainfall. Included are Oct totals, normals, humidity, barometer, wind, sunrise and sunset times, and year ago figures for reference.
A long list records births and marriages and public notices across Cedar Rapids and surrounding towns. It lists newborns with families, anniversaries, and a series of obituaries and funeral services for residents including Cedar Rapids Anamosa Manchester Vinton Williamsburg Oelwein Des Moines. It also notes traffic incidents and fines from local police reports with names and addresses where available.
Howard J. Doke 24 of Bridgeport Texas, a contract painter for Richardson Paint Co., touched a 34.5 kW conductor at the Sixth Street station and fell eight feet. He was revived by Marvin Elgin and taken to St Luke's hospital in Cedar Rapids where he regained consciousness. The accident caused brief power outages in southwest Cedar Rapids before restoration.
The Municipal airport Flight Service station will begin a monthly pilot safety program Thursday at 7 40 p m at the Wathan Flying Service hangar. The first meeting features Jack VanderVeen of Des Moines as speaker. Open to anyone with aviation interest.
The Apollo 7 astronauts Navy Capt. Walter Schirra Air Force Major Donn Eisele and civilian Walter Cunningham passed a lengthy pre-flight physical exam and were found in excellent condition for their 11 day space mission set to begin Friday.
A new 500000 dollar bear exhibit at the Bronx Zoo features three ponds a swimming pool waterfalls and trees. The bears dens are in a modern building covered by real and fake rocks. Six Kodiak bears share one side with five red foxes. Two 400 pound bolar bear youngsters live on the other side.
In Mukilteo Washington a baby was born four minutes from the landing as ferry skipper Capt Arthur Patricio noted in the trip log. The parents Mr and Mrs David Whitehead of Whidbey Island welcomed a son named Patrick with no time to record the names of those involved.
In Montreal Dr. Heinz Lehmann of Douglas hospital warned at a psychiatry symposium that the explosion of communications devices can cause excessive stimulation leading to exhaustion social withdrawal and apathy in some individuals.
Stanley walked on a full count to start a bases loaded rally. Kaline singled to center scoring Lolich and McAuliffe, sending Stanley to third and giving Detroit a 4-3 lead. Cash added a run with a single to right, Kaline advancing to third. Horton fouled out, Northrup grounded out, Cepeda unassisted. Three runs, four hits, no errors.
The Supreme Court opened its 1968 69 term with Chief Justice Warren and Abe Fortas hearing Wallace’s bid to appear on Ohio’s presidential ballot. The justices also reviewed a Socialist Labor party related case. Wallace is already on the ballot in 49 states. The court quickly dismissed three ballot appeals from California and Virginia.
Wallace commands about a quarter to a third of Texas voters in a three way race with Nixon and Humphrey. Connally believes Nixon can win with strong Democratic turnout while Birchers lead Wallace’s Texas operation. Party factions split with Yarborough backing Humphrey and others seeking a McCarthy write-in. Johnson urged Democrats to unite but results are unclear.
Linn sheriff's office logged two weekend breakins from Virginia E. Burton of Alburnett and Melvin Stark on E avenue NW. Burton reported a $107 coin collection and two $200 diamond rings taken during August vacation. Stark said a $500 color TV and $50 in frozen meat were stolen between 6 p.m. and 7:45 p.m. Sunday after a back door was kicked in.
Gary L. Stunes age 20 of 1539 Fifth avenue Marion pled guilty in Linn district court to a charge of operating a motor vehicle without the owner's consent. He and Burrell T. Rupe Jr age 20 of 3105 Third avenue Marion had been charged with larceny of a motor vehicle in municipal court. Charges dismissed on filing of county attorney's information on the lesser offense. Stunes and Rupe allegedly took a 1963 sports car belonging to Kenneth F. Willman on Aug 6. Judge William R. Eads set sentencing for Stunes and ordered a pre sentence investigation while Rupe was released on his own recognizance with Tuesday to move or plead.
Leo Sears of 1615 C avenue NW and Truman J Ramsell of 505 Greenfield street NE were elected to the board of directors of the Iowa Numismatic Assn at the annual Des Moines show. William H Ott of Ottumwa was elected president. Sears is Cedar Rapids Coin club secretary. Ramsell is Marion Coin Collectors club secretary and was named editor of the Iowa Collector.
A three-vehicle wreck on Highway 30 near Anamosa state road line injured three Marshalltown women en route to a Clinton YWCA conference. A state board of control truck from Anamosa reformatory carried license plates. both the driver Gerald Connelly and an inmate were uninjured. The crash remains under investigation.
Eva Haddy 74 widow of John A Haddy of 358 Twentieth Street SE Cedar Rapids died Sunday after a sudden illness. Born July 15 1894 in Ain Arab Lebanon she lived in Cedar Rapids 45 years. Survived by son Tom J Haddy daughter Mrs Tom G Haddy eight grandchildren thirteen great grandchildren and brother Joe Haddy of Albert Lea Minn. Memorial services 130 PM Tuesday at Hesser Memorial chapel and 2 PM at St George's Syrian Orthodox Church. Burial at St George's cemetery. Trisagion 830 PM Monday at Hesser chapel attendees may call.
Grace Ionan Derby widow of Edwin S. Derby died Sunday after a long illness. Born June 15 1889 in Marion she lived much of her life in Cedar Rapids and married in 1914 in Iowa City. Survived by sister and brother Malvin McGowan of Cedar Rapids plans memorial service at Turner Chapel West Wednesday at 1 30 p m with Rev Donald A McPeek of Eden United Church of Christ burial Linwood Cemetery friends may call chapel until 1 p m Wednesday.
Lois Hollar Newton 77 longtime Cedar Rapids resident died Sunday after a long illness. Born November 9 1882 in Humboldt she married Everett A Newton May 2 1906. Services at Grace Baptist Marion chapel west at 3 p.m. Wednesday burial Linwood cemetery friends may call until 2 30 p.m. Wednesday casket will not be opened after the service.
Funeral arrangements announced for Richard Eye with services at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Nelson Burger Funeral Home in Sioux City followed by burial in Sioux City.
Nixon described a growing volunteer effort, claiming man hours far exceed civilian government capacity and portraying a national push against a depersonalized, top heavy federal system. He criticized Democratic programs as increasing violence while promising tranquility and welfare.
London dispatch reports King Hussein of Jordan driven through city streets Sunday in a police paddy wagon after the squad car sent to fetch him broke down. A police spokesman explained the substitution.
Cedar Rapids officials move to place a proposal to replace the local urban renewal rent subsidy with a federal program on the November 5 ballot. Absentee ballots were mailed to about 2,700 voters including 700 servicemen as the city seeks to save local tax money while weighing differing legal views on the need for a referendum. The move followed discussions with Linn County officials and guidance from County Attorney William Faches.
Spiro Agnew told about 1,500 supporters in Raleigh that the South cannot win with Wallace. He urged against third party votes, saying a Wallace win would take votes from Nixon and aid Humphrey. He criticized Humphrey's unifying ability and noted a small protest by about 10 Negro demonstrators along the route to the hotel. He planned GOP meetings and TV tapings before heading to Jacksonville for more appearances.
Humphrey warned that special interests ignore the public interest and noted Democrats lagging but gaining ground. He spoke to Walter Reuther and labor allies about expected gains in Midwest farms and tight margins in New York and Michigan. polling showed Nixon ahead in several surveys while Times and Atlantic Constitution endorsed Humphrey.
Classified readers are assured a wide range of home offerings in the latest want ads. Listings highlight diverse items for living spaces including furniture fixtures appliances and decor with varying prices and delivery options. The ads emphasize convenience and breadth for shoppers.
A Moscow communique says Czechoslovakia will sign a treaty on allied troops deployment but party leaders resist Moscow demands for tighter press censorship and removal of officials. Dubcek, Cernik, and Husak oppose harsher Soviet control while ministries resist advisers. Voluntary resignation could bolster Prague resistance.
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