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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1964
Page
2
Daily weather figures for numerous cities list high and low temperatures, precipitation, and humidity. The entry also records recent local fire and emergency calls, death notices, and funeral services across towns such as Keokuk, Dubuque, Davenport, Decorah, and Manchester with names and service details.
A long list of speeding and traffic violations is reported with names and addresses for numerous Cedar Rapids Marion and nearby areas. Fines range from 10 to 100 dollars plus costs. some cases include multiple charges and a 30 day suspended sentence for drunkenness.
A district court jury ruled for the defendants in a 71000 damage suit over a fatal fire April 3 1962. The verdict favored Eugene A Ronald and Gladys Oathout and the estate of Alva B Oathout. Doris E Louk administrator of Chester E Louk of Boone filed the suit.
The 4,300 ton attack submarine Tinosa joined the U.S. nuclear fleet on Saturday as reported from Portsmouth New Hampshire. The article notes a contest novelty and mentions a $9 Mad money prize for a 9 week 18 or under winner.
Linn county district court petit jurors will not report Monday as all trials scheduled for that day have been settled or postponed Mae Connor deputy clerk of court said Friday Jurors are expected to report Tuesday for duty and remaining cases will be reassigned as needed.
William Miller campaigned in San Bernardino Buena Park and San Diego after flying from Racine Wisconsin. He denounced Walter Jenkins arrest on morals charges calling it a national tragedy and pressed Johnson to explain why Jenkins held a White House post.
Havana radio reported Khrushchev’s sudden retirement without comment. It outlined Brezhnev Kosygin and Mikoyan as new Soviet leaders and noted Dorticos met them in Moscow after attending non aligned nations events in Cairo and visits to Algeria.
President Johnson signs a $1.8 billion bill broadening the National Defense Education Act to extend through 1968. It expands college loan authorizations, raises loan caps for graduate and professional students, and includes aid for English, reading, history, geography and civics beyond the original science and languages scope.
Britain's new foreign secretary Patrick Gordon Walker is an unsmiling intellectual and former university tutor who endured a notable 19 year Smethwick seat defeat. He is a tough negotiator with a strong Commonwealth focus and a fondness for the U.S. He aims to modernize Anglo American ties and support U.S. nuclear leadership with shared involvement.
In Galveston Bay a 12,000 pound parasail landing test slowed a dummy Gemini capsule from 27 to about nine feet per second. Two turn motors failed, causing the craft to land unguided. engineers plan two more tests with stronger motors, aiming for land trials.
Leo D. Piotrowski 20 Chester Ronald E. Stockman 18 Lime Springs and William R. Winker 18 Lanesboro were fined 10 dollars and costs in municipal court Saturday for possession of beer as minors. They were arrested late Friday night at the Red Barn 2500 Zika avenue NW Judge Howard McLaughlin imposed the fines.
William Routson aged 50 of Des Moines died Friday while a dump truck being righted toppled. He was crushed between the truck and a bulldozer blade as cables slipped while releveling the vehicle on Interstate 80.
A rain laden remnant of Hurricane Isbell moved from North Carolina into Virginia bringing heavy rain and rising rivers. Flood warnings remained from Virginia capes to New Jersey as winds eased to 25 to 45 mph and a power company worker was swept over a North Carolina dam.
In Copenhagen AP reports Mikhail Karlamov dismissed as foolish rumors of his dismissal after Khrushchev's resignation. He said foreign agencies cannot hire or fire in the Soviet Union and spoke during a layover en route to Moscow from Norway.
Sargent Shriver was sworn in Friday as director of the government's anti-poverty program in Washington.
Vienna observers see Khrushchev resignation likely to pause liberalization in Eastern Europe. Brezhnev and Kosygin may set policy, easing shifts toward independence. Reconciliation with China could push Romania and others back into line, while Khrushchev allies like Kadar face shifts.
Senator Hubert Humphrey praised Tennessee Presidents for vision and moral integrity. He said Lyndon Johnson’s Great Society builds on visions seen a century ago and urged Tennesseans to join Johnson and the Democratic Party in working toward the first Great Society.
Vietnam commander Nguyen Khanh said he would return home in 10 days to civilian rule, may become defense minister, and asked the high national council drafting a provisional constitution to grant the military full independence from civilian control. He argued the military must not be a mere appendage due to the war effort.
Jennifer Jones and Charlton Heston headline the Saturday night movie on Channel 9 at 9 30 CST. The screening showcases a classic drama with strong performances and period styling.
Mrs Elizabeth Hynes Leuhrman 86 widow of Charles Leuhrman died Friday in San Pierre Indiana. Born April 6 1878 in New Castle England she moved to Cedar Rapids at age six later lived in Chicago. Surviving son George of Chicago sisters Agnes Farrell and Mrs A N Walter brother Joseph Hynes all of Cedar Rapids. Funeral arrangements listed with Monahan Stewart Kuba funeral homes and multiple Rosaries and memorial services at All Saints Immaculate Conception St John’s parish and Cedar Memorial.
Laurania Mills Smith dies Friday night at Cedar Rapids after a brief illness. Born May 25 1887 in Monmouth Illinois she married Lyman Smith in Joliet Illinois in 1916. Survived by husband son Lee G Smith Downers Grove IL daughter Anne Bluder Wheaton IL three grandchildren two sisters Fern McKelvie Monmouth IL Claudene McCone Springfield MO and brother Burrell Mills Cameron IL. She was a member of First Christian church the DAR and the Woman's club. Funeral 9 a m Tuesday at Turner chapel Rev John M Hardy Burial Monmouth. Friends may call until 9 p m Sunday casket not opened after service.
Agnes M Novak 64 wife of Lester Novak of 1819 Washington Ave SE Cedar Rapids died Thursday after a long illness Born December 12 1899 she was a lifelong Cedar Rapids resident Surviving husband a daughter Mrs John Elgin of Des Moines five grandchildren and four sisters Mrs Joseph Petrus Irene Marousek Mrs John Wawro and Mary Jane Pye all of Cedar Rapids Immaculate Conception member.
Claud Eugene Wheatland of 2220 Bever Avenue SE Cedar Rapids died Saturday after a long illness. Born June 7, 1884 in St Louis he married Marie A Baldwin June 4, 1906. Survived by wife he was a Presbyterian church member and 50 year member of Harmony Lodge A F and A M Jacksonville Illinois. Service Monday 1:30 p.m. at Turner Chapel with Dr Marion H Williams. Burial Jacksonville. Casket closed after service. Friends may call until 1 p.m. Monday.
Memorial services for Mertha Tena Monday at 9 am at St. Matthew's church officiated by Rt. Rev. Msgr. James D. Kearn with burial at Pleasant Hill cemetery Quarry Ia. Msgr. Kearn to recite the Rosary Sunday at 8 pm at Mona han Stewart funeral home Chyba Charles Brush chapel at 2 pm Sunday by Rev. A. T. Washington with burial at Czech National cemetery.
Goldwater urged Americans to disagree without being disagreeable and recalled a cordial, brief meeting with Democratic vice presidential nominee Hubert Humphrey in Sioux Falls. Boos greeted Humphrey’s name but Goldwater called him a candidate like the rest and said their visit was friendly.
In Vatican City Pope Paul VI received a U S trade expansion mission sponsored by the National Association of Manufacturers. The pope expressed hope the European tour would help understand the innumerable needs of nations on the road to development.
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