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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1968
Page
17
The Supreme Court agreed to hear Edward Boykin Jr.’s appeal challenging his death sentence for armed robbery in Mobile Alabama arguing it violates the Eighth Amendment. The decision follows recent rulings limiting juror exclusions in capital cases.
Barbara Jean Garringer, 17, Williamsburg, was charged with making a turn at a hillcrest after her car struck another at the County Road C IWV Road intersection three miles west of Williamsburg. She was attempting a U turn. Charles L. Riter, 23, Coralville, suffered cuts and bruises.
The Clayton County sheriff reports arrest of a 15 year old in connection with Sunday damage from a runaway tractor left in a field. The youth was turned over to juvenile authorities as authorities issue a wanted ad for the tractor.
Donald Coventry a 30 year old railroad machinist walked out of jury duty to protest the system. He jailed for $75 contempt of court fine and freed when a woman identifying herself as his mother paid the amount. Coventry planned to work off the fine at five dollars daily and refused to eat or drink in jail.
A real estate seminar sponsored by the University of Iowa College of Law and the Iowa State Bar Association will be held Wednesday. The event aims to inform on property transactions and related legal considerations.
A conference at the Town House begins at 9 a.m. focusing on sale and rental of agricultural land, commercial real estate development, construction financing, and current state of real estate law practice. Attendees will hear experts discuss trends and legal considerations.
Lt. Lewis Puller Jr. lost both legs in a booby trap explosion near Da Nang on October 11 and received the Silver Star in a hospital ceremony. He previously held the Purple Heart and was cited for leadership after the blast.
H Eugene Clark of Stuart was installed as grand patriarch at the 120th annual IOOF Grand Encampment meeting in Montrose hotel. Veneta Reeves of Adel seated as grand matriarch of the Encampment auxiliary. meeting runs through Thursday with multiple elected and appointed officers installed and seated.
Rand senior warden Orphin Stebbeds Carlisle as grand junior warden Grace Middiemas Malcom as grand scribe Cleola Shamberger Cedar Rapids as grand treasurer Adaline Greene Des Moines grand marshal Vivian Herr Dallas Center grand inside sentinel Esther Parmley Atlantic grand outside sentinel Mercy Watson Estherville grand musician Margaret Allen Iowa City grand color bearer Betty Eybers Sioux City grand messenger Lavada Petersen Newell grand soloist Elizabeth Brown Boone Ivadel Meester Grundy Center grand chairman of the board of instruction Ivadel Meester Grundy Center
Negotiators for Penick and Ford and striking local Grain Millers met for five hours Monday with no official progress but a slight hope for a break in the 76 day strike. No sessions were held Tuesday though a meeting is planned Wednesday afternoon. A participant said no headway has been made and both sides would not elaborate as the union reports the Labor Assembly has
A benefit dance is set for November 7 at Armar ballroom to aid the Local 100 strike fund. Union officials report nearly 15000 dollars contributed from local sources, about 90 percent of the total. IBEW 1362 bake sale at Collins Radio Co. added over 3000 dollars to the fund.
Gen. Curtis LeMay flies to Saigon for a three or four day visit at the request of George Wallace as Wallace’s campaign gains momentum. At a news conference in San Francisco he dismissed fears that Vietnam policy could draw China into the conflict.
The 61-year-old general warns of risk but urges taking a chance and defending against unseen traitors. He cites Taiwan Cuba and Berlin to illustrate points and says if Korea went wrong it was due to traitors. He calls for service members to be heard in Vietnam and insists on someone standing up for them.
Oelwein city council on Monday moved to press for removal of houses abandoned after the May 15 tornado. The council also reviewed plans to remodel the former Great Western depot as city hall and to build a new fire station. City offices will likely stay in the damaged city hall through spring. IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE.
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