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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1968

Page

49

Campaign Spending in Iowa Gubernatorial Races Revealed

Iowa campaign finance figures show Johnson spending 30,189.39 on the governor primary, with receipts of 15,016.29. Ray reports 4,500 both ways. Beck spends 9,102. Stanley 13,192.62. Hughes 12,000 received and 10,911.47 spent. The notes also list miscellaneous congressional totals and the primary filing deadline of October 3.

West Branch Robert K. Beck Centerville Ray Beck Paul Franzenburg Harold Hughes Stanley U.S. Senate Senate William Plymar Des Moines David M. Stanley Muscatine James E. Bromwell Cedar Rapids Dayton Countryman Nevada Robert L. Nereim Harold E. Hughes Ida Grove Robert Ray Donald E. Johnson Conrad Basen Ees Roger W. Jepsen Davenport Max Mile Mills Marshalltown Donald Bowin Waterloo Ropeee Teers Howard Reppert Edward G. Gilbert Vincent B. Steffen New Hampton Andrew G. Frommell Dubuque Melvin D. Synhorst Robert R. Dodds Danville Lloyd R. Smith Beals J. Kelly Maurice E. Baringer Oelwein Aebae Dale Awtry Lake City John H. Cruise Corning Agriculture L. B. Liddy West Des Moines Kenneth E. Owen Richard C. Turner Council Bluffs Dan J. Johnston James P. Hayes Forest City Raymond T. Walton

Standstill in Iowa City over church building plans

Controversial First Presbyterian plan for a $600000 new church on East Market Street is rejected 158 to 56 by congregants. Baker and wife remain suspended though opposition to tearing down the old building is cited as a factor. The congregation considers remodeling versus relocation and may survey members for preferences.

Iowa City First Presbyterian Church University of Iowa Joseph E. Baker Jack L. Zervas Baker Matilda Southeast Iowa East Market Street Seebohm

Two Fined $300 on Drunk Driving Counts

Toledo Judge John W. Tobin in Tama county district court fined Virgil S. Walker and Joseph Lynn Patterson of Tama $300 and costs for drunk driving. Each must serve 60 days in Tama county jail and have licenses revoked for 60 days. Walker awaits district court July 22 before Mayor Jim Sorensen. Patterson had pled not guilty and sought to change his plea.

Toledo John W. Tobin Tama County Virgil S. Walker Joseph Lynn Patterson Tama Walker Jim Sorensen Jerry de Joode Patterson Wayne Martin Sorensen

Arlington Man Killed in Highways 3 154 Crash

Elmer Homan 72 of Arlington died Sunday in a two car wreck at highways 3 and 154 south of Arlington. Four others injured, including Ray Wilcox 82 and Duane Hummel 29. Homan, Wilcox ejected. Hummel and family admitted to Mercy hospital Oelwein in good condition. Services pending Gleim funeral home.

Arlington Elmer Homan Ray Wilcox Wilcox Homan Duane Hummel Strawberry Point Hummel Ronald Mercy Hospital Oelwein Elizabeth Hurlbert Alvina Mitchell Manchester Gleim Funeral Home

Political clash over campaigns and police plans in Iowa city

Democratic candidate Paul Franzenburg calls for higher law enforcement staffing and revenue options to fund police. Republican David M. Stanley accuses Gov Harold Hughes of childish tactics while Hughes delays events due to bronchitis. Iowa City report also notes the death of Edward A. Collins after a heart attack at a football game with funeral arrangements planned.

Paul Franzenburg Iowa Lowa Edward Collins Robert Fulton David M. Stanley Harold E. Hughes U.S. Senate Fulton Hughes Stanley Vietnam Iowa City Edward A. Collins University Hospitals Iowa- Notre Dame Collins George Washington University Law School U.S Washington New York City St. Mary’s Church Donohue Mortuary St. Joseph's Cemetery

Cornell Student Hurt in Auto Crash Near Mechanicsville

21 year old Oak Park resident and Cornell student MECHANICALVILLE rare severe scalp wounds after losing control of a car and missing a curve on highway 30 near Hudacek's corner. He was taken to University hospitals as authorities from the highway patrol and Cedar county sheriff's office investigated.

Mechanicsville David Wilson Oak Park Cornell College Here Wilson Hudacek Highway 30 Highway Patrol Cedar County Sheriff's Office

Three Youths Fined For Possessing Beer

Two boys from Vinton and one from Shellsburg were fined 50 dollars each for minor possession of beer. A 15 year old girl was referred to juvenile court and released to parents. Charged were David Scott Mike Bruce and Larry Long. Arrested by Vinton police. Fine set by Fay Hite justice of the peace.

Vinton Shellsburg David Scott Mike Bruce Larry Long Fay Hite Justice of the Peace

Open House Set at Kalona Savings Bank

Kalona will host an open house on Monday October 14 from 4 to 9 p m to show remodeled Kalona Savings Bank. The new facilities include a lobby offices bookkeeping room drive up window after hour depository coupon booths and a parking lot east of the building. Exterior work adds new entrance on west and north sides new windows brick walls a tall northwest clock tower with weather vane.

Kalona Kalona Savings Bank

Fairfax Woman Hurt in Rain-Slick Highway Crash

Mrs. Larry Roberts, 21, of Fairfax was listed in fair condition with chest injuries after the car she rode in went off rain slick highway 220 near High Amana about 4 45 p m Saturday. Mrs Richard Morrison 21 of Marengo the driver was discharged Sunday.

Marengo Larry Roberts Fairfax High Amana Richard Morrison

Vinton Man Fined on Intoxication Charge

VINTON Dean Burkey age 40 of Vinton was fined 100 dollars plus court costs on an intoxication charge. He was arrested by police Saturday night and fined by Fay Hite.

Vinton Dean Burkey Fay Hite Justice of the Peace

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