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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1964
Page
3
The page lists temperatures for major cities, precipitation, and barometer readings with a noon report from a Gazette weather station. It also carries obituaries or service notices for multiple towns with family details, plus traffic fines and local incidents.
Soviet pilots Komarov Feoktistov and Yegorov rode a multi seat Voskhod capsule to orbit lasting at least hours with a planned landing at a preassigned Soviet site. Officials emphasized testing the craft and medical research while acknowledging U.S. Gemini plans and a future two man capsule.
Two Cedar Rapids recruiting offices appoint new noncommissioned officers. Army Sgt. Walter L. Jeffries and Marine Gunnery Sgt. George H. Argue assume duties as vacancies arise. Jeffries will shuttle between Reinbeck and Cedar Rapids with limited hours as northern Iowa recruiters cope with staff shortages. Gassaway prepares for Okinawa tour and a California move. Navy enlistees Meade Kitzman and Henderson head to San Diego for training. A navy information team will visit Coe College and Cornell College campuses later in the month for officer programs and tests.
President Johnson denounces Goldwater and extremist groups in Denver, saying the spotlight will reveal the Klan and Birch Society and others who preach hate. He labels the opponent as believing a child has no right to an education.
An 18 or under contestant can win nine dollars weekly for nine weeks in Ch. 9’s Lloyd Thaxton event. The promotion invites young viewers to submit a single word for a chance at tangible prizes.
John T. and Consuelo V. Hamilton II paid $18,863.33 on delinquent Linn County taxes bringing total unpaid moneys and credits to $93,400 from $120,000. The state assessment was lowered Oct 1, prior debts included $13,261.47 principal and $5,601.86 penalty. Other payments followed and 16 individuals plus one couple still owe about $93,400 as county records show. County Attorney Fulton plans lawsuits against nonpayers. Suits filed include Rudish vs Streed for 2703.87 and Koranda vs Large Loan Plan for 3380.73.
Linn County Auditor John Burrill said absentee ballots for the November election must be requested by mail. in person pickup is not available. He outlined two valid voting reasons, announced Oct 19 office hours, and noted notarization will be handled at the auditor's office with all votes on paper ballots.
Thomas H. Jones filed in Linn district court a suit seeking $1 901 63 over the Marion Club purchase at 669 Eleventh Street Marion The defendants are Melvin Van Natta and Verne Oliphant A Center Point broker Jones says he agreed September 6 to buy the club fixtures equipment furniture and inventory for 2500 He was told no beer permit would be issued until a 175 police bill was paid and was not informed of a 1600 mortgage held by the city or others
UGN Drivecounty communities division has not kicked off its campaign Tuesday. Central City starts Wednesday and Springville Thursday with Robins yet to set kickoff. Marion city employees plus six teams exceeded 20 percent in reports Tuesday, led by Gordon DeLay 28.3 percent and Richard E. Scherling 58.8 percent. Other notable totals include Cedar Rapids public schools 26.2 percent, Marion Independent schools 32.8 percent, Cedar Rapids city employees 27.4 percent, and Kenneth Holvenstot’s small business 24.4 percent. Twenty four teams had no report and four reported under one percent. A second meeting is planned Thursday morning at the YWCA.
A special grand jury indicted former Democratic Gov Foster Furcolo on conspiring to arrange a bribe to gain approval of Anthony Dinatale’s reappointment as state commissioner of public works. Also charged were three councillors Ernest Stasiun Raymond Sullivan Joseph Crimmins and former councillor Michael Favalli.
Officials reported a power outage affected the Prairie Creek station and several areas including Amanas Mt. Vernon Tipton Mechanicsville Stanwood Lisbon and Cedar Rapids firms. The fault was mitigated by drawing from Sixth Street and Marshalltown stations and repair costs for the insulator are expected to be minor.
Mary A. Barnett 74 widow of Thomas Barnett died in a Marion nursing home after a lingering illness. She was born February 27 1890 in Par nell and lived in Cedar Rapids 50 years. Survived by son Robert T. Barnett Cedar Rapids daughter Mrs Charles Peebler Omaha sisters Mrs John Sueppel Iowa City Theresa Smith North English Mrs Richard Connors Denver two grandchildren and a great grandson. Memorial services Thursday at 9 am at Immaculate Conception Church. Burial Mt Calvary. Rosary by Msgr Roach Wednesday 7:30 pm at Monahan Stewart funeral home.
Pauline M Stepanek 66 wife of Rudolph Stepanek 49 Twenty-fifth avenue SW Cedar Rapids died Monday after a prolonged illness Born January 15 1898 she was a lifelong Cedar Rapids resident Survived by her husband son Edward of La Jolla California and five Cedar Rapids sisters A brother Joseph L Douda died in 1916 Memorial services Friday at 9 am at Janeva Kuba funeral home and 9 30 am at St Wenceslaus church with Rosary at 7 30 pm Thursday at the funeral home.. friends may call after 7 pm Wednesday
Joseph Pavek, 27, of 1542 Sixteenth Avenue SE, suffered a severe laceration to his right foot when the fork of an hydraulic lift struck him at the Wilson and Co. plant Tuesday. He was taken to Mercy hospital, where he underwent surgery and was admitted.
London AP reports the Conservative party tapped a wildcat London subway strike over new work schedules as a potential factor in the national elections. Union leaders urged workers to resume service while Liberal leader Grimond signaled a likely Labor government. Prime Minister Douglas-Home prepared a closing telecast as Labour seeks change.
Pope Paul VI favors progressive factions in the Vatican Ecumenical Council as conservatives face overrulings. CELAM official Dr. Gazton Cruzat said the Pope blocked efforts to water down actions on Jews religious liberty shared papal episcopal power and modern world issues like birth control.
Roy Martin age 63 of 1336 Fifth Street NW died Saturday night in a nursing home. Memorial services are scheduled for Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Baxter Memorial Chapel in Marion conducted by Rev. Albert Haan. Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery.
Memorial services are planned for several individuals at Cedar Memorial and other local churches. John Stanley Bolenbaugh, Dorothy Turner, Wesley Richard Phelps, Alice Blair Premisis Turner, and Benjamin Loepp have services scheduled midweek with various ministers and graveside burials. Burial sites include Cedar Memorial and Bear Creek cemetery near Brandon, with Masonic and church-affiliated rites noted.
Sen Hickenlooper introduces Goldwater as for the people and the private enterprise system. Goldwater urges progress through freedom and limited government, says the Supreme Court should follow the constitution. He notes anti communist resolve and plans an agricultural speech in North Dakota after a Midwest farm leaders conference. Local Iowa attendees include Norm Stiller and Elmer Vermeer among Des Moines and area figures.
Hollywood AP reports singer Jack Jones has pulled out of CBS Cinderella in the Prince Charming role due to hoarseness from larynx modules.
Oelwein city council approved a four thousand dollar project to paint the east water tower inside and out. The city will supply the paint and a Clear Lake tower firm will perform the work.
Local TV guide features Jack Kelly in a Maverick style segment titled Bart. Airs Wednesday at 5 30 PM CST on Channel 9. fans can expect adventure and humor as Kelly portrays a western skit character.
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