14 Oct 1969
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1969
Page
1
Weather notes show high of 42 and overnight low of 31 on Monday. Noon reading 43 with barometer 30.25 and humidity 48 percent. Wind SW at 8 mph at 2 pm, sunrise 7:19, sunset 6:26. Year-ago high 82, low 63 with no rain. River gauges show varied rises across Mississippi stations.
Birth announcements list several newborns with parent names and addresses in Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas, plus scattered marriage and relationship updates. The item notes an Oct 12 birth in Frankfurt Germany to a Miller family, and cites individuals linked to Cedar Rapids and Marion. Also included are brief incident entries about an overheated incinerator fire at 741 Old Marion Road NE and two subsequent calls and smoke reports later in the day.
The Iowa highway commission weighs major cuts as 1 380 to Cedar Rapids and other projects face deferral. Governor Ray backs continuing work while Coupal and the task force decide reductions up to 75 percent of 265 million in highway funds. Interstate 380 segments from 1 80 to North Liberty, Linn county line, and Johnson county line to Cedar Rapids are scheduled for letting in early 1971 with completion targeted by year end.
The report details a continuing pre moratorium debate with lawmakers circulating a letter urging tolerance. Rep Wayne Hays warns against self appointed emissaries of Hanoi seeking to keep the house in session. Sen Dole leads a Republican resolution urging North Vietnam to negotiate in good faith and end demands for American surrender. President Nixon is said to approve the move as a signal that both sides must compromise in Paris. Senate leaders question student sentiment on the issue.
Obituary notice summarizing deaths: Henry Brokens 83 Anamosa Henry services Wednesday 1 30 at Goettsch burial Wayne Zion cemetery Monticello. Elsie Schimmelpfennig 72 Cascade Memorials at St Pauls United Church of Christ Holm's Sigourney. Jack Wilson 41 Morton Grove Ill services Thursday 2 Cascade Community Presbyterian. grave military rites Devaneys. Alice Appleby 77 Manchester services Thursday 1 30 Golden Congregational Shellys. Harland Bushnell 54 Dubuque services Wednesday 2 Shellys callers 11 before service.
A compact notice suggests using a want ad to resolve buying or selling issues. It emphasizes practical assistance through classified ads to connect buyers and sellers efficiently.
District Highway Engineer Van Snyder urged prioritizing 13 north of Central City with two new lanes and widening the existing 18 foot road. Coupal cautioned the commission against dual projects while traffic counts hover around 3900 vehicles per day. Snyder also pressed moving up five year plans to build I 380 bridges at Seventh and Eighth streets NE to begin utility relocations.
Ames reports the Iowa highway commission will stop hiring state legislators for services such as land appraisals after a review sparked by the Charles Mogget case. Gov. Ray and others questioned conflicts of interest, while lawmakers argue the ethics are in question rather than legality. The commission plans to bar such hires, though bids for goods may proceed. A separate suit in Linn County claims Rollohome Corp and Van's Mobile Homes sold a 1968 unit not fit for residence, seeking 14,500 dollars plus 5,500 for inconvenience and repairs.
Joe Williams 20 of 1440 Second Street SE pled innocent to assault with intent to injure linked to a Sept 17 knifing that wounded Randolph Sebastian of Orchard Trailer Court. Larry Lathrop 18 Route Two Central City denied breaking and entering at Harvey Trimble’s rural Central City home on Sept 17. Robert Ranger 37 365 Eastland Drive SE pled innocent to false uttering of a check for $83.29 at Younkers Lindale Plaza Feb 12. Michael Ward 21 San Francisco pled guilty to breaking and entering Virginia Gogel’s residence at 625 Eighth Street SE on July 11. Sentencing set for next Monday after a pre sentence investigation.
MEMPHIS AP The marine corps commandant General Leonard Chapman denounced anti everything organizations for using instant and theatrical violence to oppose the Vietnam War. He accused them of backing the enemy’s cause, burning flags, and promoting their own war to destroy society. He likened extreme dissenters to Viet Cong guerrillas and warned they exploit dissent’s honesty as sanctuary.
Linn county supervisors approved bids totaling 44327 for remodeling the courthouse despite legal advice that deleting parts of the project to stay under a 50000 threshold would require a public vote. Contracts were issued to Zodac Construction for basement work and courtroom upgrades, Modern and Path for mechanical work, and H S Electric for electrical tasks.
James and Betty Kurtz filed a Linn district court suit against Iowa Illinois Gas and Electric Co alleging negligence caused a November 29 1967 fire that destroyed the former Royale ballroom in Fairfax. They seek $322 500 in building value and $101 600 in personal and business property damages plus related claims.
In a tense Mets vs Orioles sequence, no runs in the frame as Kranepool, Robinson, Grote, Harrelson, Gentry, and Shamsky show varied outs and hits. Harrelson makes key plays including an obstruction call at second base and multiple putouts, with Palmer’s errant pickoff attempt altering the base action.
In a defensive game the Orioles and Mets exchange sequence notes with no runs. Blair strikes out and Boswell singles as Johnson fiels. Grote doubles scoring Boswell, Harrelson and Gentry strikeouts. Agee, Buford, and Belanger draw walks as early substitution and pitching changes occur. No runs, no hits, no errors, three left.
Milwaukee AP reports astronaut James Lovell declares the United States has won the space race even if the Soviet Union builds an orbital station. He says the U S can pursue lunar exploration and, later, space stations and Mars missions, with many possible directions ahead.
Edward B Challis 55 a former Cedar Rapids mail carrier was found dead Monday in the Bushpark hotel Independence Iowa. An autopsy will determine cause of death as state investigators probe the case. Born October 19 1914 in Onslow he was WWII Army veteran. Survived by daughter Leta Sue Learn two grandchildren of Dubuque and sister Mrs Clifford Lambert Cedar Rapids. Memorial service 1 30 p m Wednesday Turner Chapel West Rev John S Shew First Presbyterian church crema tim committal. Friends may call. Contributions to charity welcomed.
Leo A. Gorman age 66 of Cedar Rapids died Monday after a short illness. Born August 22, 1896 in Stark county Illinois, he was World War I and II veteran and a member of the American Legion. Surviving are two sisters Hazel Coleman Omaha Cecelia Platt Chicago and three brothers Frank William M. Gorman Cedar Rapids Emmett Chicago. Services 10 a.m. Thursday at Brady mortuary with Rev Roger E O'Brien. Burial Mt Calvary with Hanford American Legion post military rites. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Wednesday and parish rosary at Brady's 7 p.m. Wednesday.
Bertha O Green 93 widow of Lovell Green of Cedar Rapids died Monday at Crestview Acres Marion. Born near Lisbon October 2 1876 she wed Lovell Green in Cedar Rapids November 29 1906. Survived by sister Mrs William A McGuire of Cedar Rapids. Services at Beatty Beurle chapel at 1 30 pm Thursday Elder William Landrum of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints officiating. Interment Linwood cemetery. Friends may call after 7 pm Tuesday.
Cosmonauts control and photographed areas near the Caspian Sea. Col Vladimir Shatalov, commander of Soyuz 8, executed several maneuvers with manual controls. Tass said the crew felt fine after a night’s rest and conducted medical checks and exercises before experiments.
A singing group performs at Gilligan's Island in color, broadcast on KCRG TV 9 at 6 00 PM Tuesday.
Requiem mass for Walter Adolph N at 10 am Wednesday in St Patrick’s Church conducted by Rev Paul J Maguire. Burial at Mt Calvary. Teahen chapel in charge of arrangements.
Officials at the nation’s service academies say classes proceed as usual on Vietnam Moratorium Day with no observances. Annapolis dedicates a new building unrelated to protests while West Point Colorado Springs New London and King's Point prepare examinations and moratorium status.
A series of masses memorializing war dead will begin at midnight on Tuesday with hourly ceremonies at Mt Mercy College. The day includes a general information rally and a walk for peace featuring speakers from student groups, educators, and religious and civic leaders. Kennedy Jefferson and Washington high schools plan discussions and resolutions related to the Vietnam War Moratorium.
British troops confronted Protestant demonstrators at three barrier points in Belfast Monday night but the crowds dispersed after police officials urged calm. Cold rain dampened clashes as clergy wives handed out hot soup to troops and protesters. One woman was shot and seriously wounded when an army soldier fired accidentally, according to the army.
A short want ad promoting a performer for hire suggests readers contact the number 369-1234 to book. The note emphasizes new users have missed a reliable act.
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