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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1969
Page
4
The Daily Record lists high temperatures for Monday at 58 and 61 for Tuesday with low 38, plus rainfall totals and barometer readings. It also notes year comparisons and noon humidity, wind, sunrise and sunset times. Obituary notices include Henderson's and Devaney's services for various local residents with names and church affiliations.
In a Kennedy related hearing, objections overruled as District Attorney Dinis details attempts to interview witnesses regarding Mary Jo Kopechne's death. Mills testifies the body showed drowning signs with no evident injuries, and Kennedy is in Brussels for a North Atlantic Assembly meeting.
On election day in 1965, 4 130 voters cast ballots by 2 p.m. across 36 precincts, with 393 voting in Bever Park's 10th precinct the largest share. Jefferson High School 23rd precinct and Roosevelt 22nd precinct showed slower rates. Storm sewer issues spurred turnout in Roosevelt, while signs near polling places violated rules. An unidentified man ripped down signs outside Jackson precinct before voting. Voters chose one candidate each for mayor and four commissioners.
Washington reports a U S Japan understanding to return Okinawa to Japanese administrative control by 1972 while keeping a U S military base on the island. The pact includes removal of U S nuclear weapons from Okinawa and shifting defense responsibility to Japan.
Coralville Transit Commission announced the purchase of two buses from the Iowa City Coach Co. The blue and white buses are in service to replace two donated by Raymond Scheetz of Community Transit Inc. The ownership dispute was settled by the Johnson County district court after Scheetz withdrew his gift offer.
In Teremendo, ten miles north of Morelia, an eight to sixteen year old group was digging sand for a church project when a sand pit overhang collapsed burying eighteen children. Four escaped unharmed, according to reports reaching Mexico City. The incident occurred Sunday night and details emerged Tuesday.
New York AP Paul Keyes resigns as producer and head writer of NBCs Laugh-In amid claims he called the show slanted vulgar and dirty He says the direction disturbed him since April and objected to words slipping by NBC censor Carolyn Raskin becomes producer under George Schlatter and Ed Friendly executive producers
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee postponed its hearings on the Vietnam War until after President Nixon issues his November 3 policy report to the nation. The delay shifts scrutiny to the president’s address and national plans regarding Vietnam.
Columbus Junction board of supervisors named three trustees for the Columbus benefited fire district. R. F. Morrison will serve a three year term, Howard Kulp Jr. a two year term, and Jack Williams a one year term.
Jean Louise Halverson, 23, was reported missing after leaving home Sunday. Her body was found in a wooded area near Mohawk park after a large search. investigators say the weapon appears to be a semi-automatic and the body was found without shoes or pants. Police questioned about a dozen people and checked with surrounding states for similar crimes. Memorial services were held at Turner Chapel East with a cremation committal and a Camp Hitaga memorial fund suggested.
President Nixon welcomed Soviet cosmonauts Major Gen Georgi Beregovoi and Konstantin Feoktistov at the White House on a two week US tour. They met in the Oval Room with host Col Frank Borman, Vice President Agnew, and Soviet Ambassador Dobrynin as an interpreter translated their conversation. Nixon presented presidential pens as souvenirs.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette established 1883 announces subscription prices for carrier and mail delivery. Night and Sunday editions priced at 1.70 per month or 16 per year. afternoon and Sunday seven issues at 1.85 per month or 17 per year. States outside Iowa 27 per year. No mall subscriptions in carrier areas. Associated Press retains exclusive republication rights for local and AP news dispatches.
Rep. Rogers C. B. Morton labeled Democratic doves as political actors while praising Nixon moves toward peace. A close GOP source tied Agnew’s New Orleans attack on protesters to ongoing pressure for policy over politics. Sen. Fulbright called Agnew’s remarks undignified as debate over bombing, troop pulls, and Saigon talks continues.
Senator Harold Hughes of Iowa says the Nixon administration is trying to appease public opinion on Vietnam with limited tactics rather than a fundamental policy shift. He urges a determined program of accelerated withdrawal and a change in strategic policy to avoid future quagmires.
Irene B. Waskow of 2101 Johnson Avenue NW Cedar Rapids widow of Lawrence E. Waskow died Monday after a brief illness. Born October 20 1909 in Vinton she married July 13 1929 in Cedar Rapids. Survived by husband two daughters Yvonne Reichart Palo Alto California and Carol A Whitmore Dubuque a son Duane E Waskow Marion two sisters Pansy Nicklas and Violet Baker and a brother Burl Clayton all of Cedar Rapids six grandchildren. Memorial services Thursday at 1 30 p m Turner Chapel East by the Rev Ernest W Larson burial Cedar Memorial. Friends may call at the chapel until 1 p m Thursday. The casket will not be opened after the service.
Ada V. McCrary widow of John C. McCrary aged 70 dies Sunday at home 128 Thirty eighth Street NE born July 4 1898 in Reinbeck member of the First Church of Christ Scientist. No immediate survivors. Chapel East Wednesday noon service conducted by the first reader of Scientist with cremation to follow. Friends may call until 11 30 a m Wednesday. casket will not be opened after the service.
Lt Gov Roger Jepsen announced the reappointment of State Sen Ernest Kosek to the medical assistance to the aged advisory committee and named State Sen William Palmer to the same panel. House members on the committee include Rep Joan Lipsky and Rep A June Franklin.
Wickham Etla Christina Beatty-Bearle burial at LaFayette cemetery near Alburnett after 1:30 pm service led by Pastor John Jensen of First Lutheran. Charles Sidney Turner burial at Virginia Memorial Park Lynchburg after 3 pm service led by Rev Ona Kirk. Long Onalee FE burial at Linwood Cemetery after 1:30 pm service led by Rev E W Koberg of Trinity Lutheran.
A Dallas man, Kevin Lynch, 21, stands trial in Linn district court for possession of narcotic drugs after hashish was found in a suitcase at Cedar Rapids airport following a Chicago trip. An airline stewardess testified she was offered marijuana on the flight. Defense objections over witness naming delayed proceedings as Judge Maxwell ruled on the information. Ten witnesses are expected to connect a key and claim stub to Lynch, with the defense urging jurors to scrutinize all testimony for falsehoods. Jurors from Cedar Rapids, Marion, and Mt. Vernon were sworn for the trial.
The Linn County zoning commission Monday recommended denial of a request to rezone a tract on highway 218 south of highway 84 for a semi trailer sales and service center. The plan faces a county supervisors vote Tuesday.
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