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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1966
Page
6
Estimated receipts Monday: 11,000 cattle, 4,000 hogs. Barrows and gilts fell 50 to 75 cents. sows dipped up to 50 cents, some weights 25 cents higher. Des Moines and Chicago reports show steady to lower cattle and hog prices with varied per‑weight quotes and large slaughter figures.
USDA cattle market notes show steers steady to higher, heifers up about 25, with choices around 40.00 for 700 lb and 800-900 lb ranges at 39.00 to 39.50. Steers 500-800 lb quoted near 39.00 and choice heifers around 38.50 per cwt.
Cedar Rapids market prices show hogs steady to 25 cents lower with Friday bids for 200 to 230 pound butchers at 21.50 to 21.75, sows 300 pounds and up at 19.75 to 20.25, and weight-based deductions listed. Cattle quotes cover prime to utility steers and cows with multiple weight and grade adjustments, plus lambs, old sheep, corn, soybeans, and wool prices noted. Delivered prices apply.
The University of Iowa reports a fall enrollment of 17 775 students, 1400 more than last year. Liberal Arts is largest with 9859 students, up 456. Graduate College grows to 4491 from 3875. Net rise is 245 below preliminary estimates. rises reflect fewer returning undergrads and freshmen than expected.
AP reports B 52 bombers struck North Vietnamese infiltration routes in the demilitarized zone in the 14th raid, while U S Marines push through mountainous jungle in Prairie operation near the zone. casualties rise with nearly 1 000 enemy killed and multiple losses for U S and South Korean forces.
Robert M. Smith, 25, of Cedar Rapids, faced Oct 25 plea deadline on injuring or terrorizing a dwelling charge after a May 14 disturbance at 1311 Second Street SE. He appeared before Justice Glenn Powers and was released on recognizance. Police chased a car to the 1700 block of Third Avenue SE where they arrested him. a second driver, James Santee, 19, also Cedar Rapids, faced license and parole charges. Trial set for Nov 4.
Pasadena AP report says Surveyor 1, which sent 11,000 moon surface pictures last June, remains alive and responding to commands with faint radio signals but suffers a severe power problem, according to a Jet Propulsion Laboratory spokesman.
The market fell for a third straight day in New York with stronger turnover as stocks ended lower after a brief early rebound. Trading volume reached 8.14 million shares, up from 8.1 million the previous day.
James Henderson born June 19 1946 in Cedar Rapids died in a Marion accident. He was a Regis high school graduate class of 1964 and a University of Iowa student. Services Monday at St Josephs Marion burial at Mt Calvary. Memorials welcome to fund.
Nathan Ealy 29 of Marengo, Amana Refrigeration personnel director, died in a two car collision on highway 30 near Arcadia. Three passengers from his car were hospitalized in Carroll, including Dale Fisher 38, Eugene Edmonds 28, and Leon Cornelis 33. John Thomas 35 of Omaha claimed another driver was at fault. no alternate driver found. Ealy leaves a wife three young sons and his Belle Plaine mother. Ealy and Fisher had been goose hunting near Missouri Valley. Funeral services are set at Hoover Valentine funeral home.
A fatal collision on Interstate 35 near Des Moines left Jean C. Jerlema 28 of Chicago dead after her car was side swiped and driven off the road by a likely flee driver. Nearby Webster City teen Steve Philbrook 18 died when the car he rode in left a rural road, overturned and burned. In addition, Michael Le Roy Collett 18 of Fort Dodge died when a curve was missed on a gravel road 30 miles southeast of Fort Dodge. The driver and a passenger were hospitalized.
Roy Wilkins, leader of civil rights groups, condemns a house provision stripping the education commissioner of power to defer funds pending a hearing under the 1964 civil rights act. The measure would not remove the power to withhold funds after a violation finding.
Cornell college Mt. Vernon crowned Margaret Morgan senior from St. Paul as Homecoming Queen during the Cornell-Lawrence football game. Attendants included Marcia Johnson Delhi Nancy Washburn Bloomington Suzanne McMaster Galesburg and Mary Morse Manhattan.
Newport police report Doris Duke 53 drove a car that struck and killed Eduardo Tirella 42 as he opened a gate at Rough Point. Tirella appeared in The Sandpiper and designed film sets. Duke remained hospitalized for observation after the Friday night incident.
North Vietnam on Saturday rejected a six point peace proposal by British Foreign Secretary George Brown. A broadcast stated there is no difference between Brown's plan and the one offered by U S Ambassador Arthur Goldberg at the U N.
Two separate Marion incidents left motorists hospitalized. Kathryn Brown 18 of Cedar Rapids suffered possible head injuries in a two car crash at Ninth Avenue and Eleventh Street and was admitted to Mercy hospital in good condition. Lois Gayle Oler 26 of Springville drove the other car. police estimated $250 damage to each vehicle and Brown faced a charge of failure to yield. Angela Ellis 21, daughter of Mr and Mrs Jack Ellis, was hospitalized at St Luke's for observation with head contusions and abrasions after running into the street near her home. she was listed in fairly good condition and no charges were filed. Police did not release the other driver’s name.
Area churches list service times and sermon topics for many denominations including Marion Churches Bethel Grace Baptist St Josephs Catholic and First Methodist. Names of pastors and specific sermon titles are given for Sunday school worship and evening services across the region.
The U S command in Saigon announced extended tours for selected commissioned and warrant officers in Vietnam. Extensions range from 18 to 24 months, excluding enlisted men, with most officers to stay in Saigon and MACV advisory groups. The move aims to keep experienced officers for current and future missions while preserving a 12 month standard for field commands.
At the United Nations British Foreign Secretary George Brown pressed Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko to join a new Geneva peace talks effort on Vietnam. Gromyko’s response remained discouraging with no shift in the Soviet stance. Brown said a further meeting before his departure from New York was possible.
Fire early today devastated a large barn and a machine shed on the Ron Moore farm near Ladora. Highway Patrolman Robert Kline spotted the blaze at 2 a.m. and saved a new tractor. two other tractors and chopped hay were lost. Firefighters from Ladora Victor and Marengo prevented spread. Mrs. Moore slept through the blaze while her husband was away fishing in Canada.
The Navy will require an extra year of service from pilots and other specially trained regular officers to meet wartime needs. The policy relaxes a 1965 involuntary extension order to allow continued service under new terms.
Striking clashes erupted in Stratford on Saturday as youths attacked with guns and vandalized shops and cars near the Shakespeare Birthplace. Police reported several shot and pellet wounds with about 60 youths involved, nicknamed Rockers. The hospital treated six youths and one group attempted to force the White Swan hotel.
Judy Young of Cedar Rapids was elected president of the Cedar Rapids Assn of the Blind at a YMCA meeting in Shanghai. Other officers elected were vice president Curtis Willough, secretary Jo Ann Slayton, and treasurer Floyd Moore. The group reported rapid construction of a pure oxygen sop-blown converter mill in 10 months despite objections from bourgeois authorities.
In Linn County District Court Iowa Willis Ben Ruhler files for divorce from Viktoria Luise Ruhler on grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment. Defendant must appear by November 15 1964 in Cedar Rapids Iowa or default and decree may be entered. Attorney is Fred Dumbaugh Cedar Rapids.
In Linn County Iowa the estate of Julia A Rupe Halsch deceased has an administrator appointed on September 28 1964. Creditors must file claims with the district court clerk within six months from the second publication or claims will be barred. Administrator Glenn J Halsch Cedar Rapids Iowa.
Notice in probate court that Emma Chalred deceased and her will dated May 5 1958 was admitted to probate on October 5 1984. Arthur A Challed appointed executor. Creditors must file claims within six months from second publication or be forever barred. Dated October 1964. Arthur A Challed Executor Cedar Rapids Iowa Kubicek Novak Kubicek Attorneys for Executor Cedar Rapids Iowa Date of second publication October 15 1964.
The Cedar Rapids City Council will hold a public hearing at 9 00 a m on October 1 1964 in City Hall to consider repealing Chapter 33 of the 1945 Municipal Code and adopting the Uniform Building Code as the city building standard The notice states copies of the proposed ordinance and UBC editions are available for public inspection in the City Clerk office The proceeding will follow Iowa law with opportunity for public comment and is dated October 1 1956 and signed by City Clerk Harold G Schaefer and Deputy Agnes M Kluber
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