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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1968
Page
3
The snippet records a range of daily weather figures with highs in the mid 70s and a nightly low near 49, plus wind at NW 30-39 mph and sun and moon times. It lists numerous obituaries and funeral notices across Cedar Rapids and surrounding towns with service details and burial locations, including individuals from Marion Iowa City Maquoketa and other communities.
The passage notes a speaker stating a $50 million problem exists, signaling a significant financial challenge. The text provides only this fragment, leaving details about context, responsible parties, and potential solutions unspecified.
Production workers total about 14 000 with 18 000 in non production categories. Scott notes 5 000 non production jobs are excessive and a hiring freeze in non production roles started last week. Three quarter sales reach 599 million versus 623 million in 1967. net income falls to 713 000 from 8.6 million. He cites higher costs and weaker sales and says reserves will cover fourth quarter write offs. The study reviews plant relocation consolidation product line discontinuations and inventory policy changes.
Democratic and Republican leaders request state education officials to open schools while Gov Rockefeller declines a special session. In Bronx protests, 3,000 off duty officers call for Lindsay to step down. Police union tensions flare over pay and work rules as firemen resist wage increase.
At a $1000-a-plate Waldorf dinner Humphrey urged a victory surge in his uphill campaign. He appealed to Jewish voters in Brooklyn emphasizing a fight against Republican wealth and promising no violence under his possible administration. He donned a skull cap amid 6000 rallygoers in Williamsburg.
Ernest Highley 75 of route one Cedar Rapids died Monday after a long illness. Born March 3 1893 in Iron county Missouri he married Daisy M Clark in 1913 at Bunker Missouri. He worked 15 years at Iowa Manufacturing Co retired. Surviving wife five daughters and four sons. numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Memorial service Thursday 3 30 p m at Chapel of Memories Christchurch United Presbyterian burial Cedar Memorial. Friends may call at Cedar Memorial funeral home after noon Wednesday. Also services for Paul Hotle and Mrs Fred Wade of Denver Colorado Wednesday at Campbell Memorial Home California.
Mrs Bernard Webster age 70 of 504 0 avenue NW died Tuesday after a long illness. Born August 31 1898 in New Lisbon Wisconsin she moved to Cedar Rapids in 1929. Survived by her husband two sisters Emma Hinks Lillian Vogt both of Chicago and a brother Wilber Issacson of New Lisbon. Requiem high mass Thursday 9:30 am at St Patrick church. Burial Mt Calvary cemetery. Rosary Wednesday 8 pm Teahen chapel. Forester Honor Guard to meet at church Thursday 9:15 am.
Hazel May Shramek age 54 of 2753 B avenue NE died Monday after a short illness. Born February 3, 1914 in Wood South Carolina, she married Edward C. Shramek in 1936. She was a member of First Congregational Church and treasurer of Mayflower Circle and worked in the Arthur school cafeteria. Survived by husband, a daughter Nancy Ann Butterfield of Troy Mills, a son Jon A. Shramek in the navy at Corpus Christi, five grandchildren, her mother Harriet Scriven, three brothers John Scriven Jr H W Scriven, all Cedar Rapids, Robert L. Scriven of Richardson Texas, and a sister Mrs Edward Person of Cedar Rapids. Memorial services 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Turner Chapel East. burial Czech National Cemetery. Friends may call until 1 p.m. Thursday. Casket not opened after service. Memorials suggested to First Congregational church organ memorial fund.
Memorial services were held for Yuza Arnold Joseph at St. Jude's Catholic Church at 10 30 a m with burial at Cedar Memorial cemetery and veterans services by the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Wimner Benny Eldon had services at Kenwood United Methodist Church at noon and burial at Friends cemetery New Sharon. Noble Elgin M. service at Turner chapel east at 3 p m with burial at Linwood cemetery.
Mae E. Dill of 3236 avenue NW died Monday after a brief illness. Born near Mt. Vernon February 24, 1888 she was a widow of Thomas Andrew Dill and longtime Cedar Rapids resident. Survived by three daughters and a brother, services set at Beatty-Bearle chapel with burial in Mt. Vernon cemetery.
Saigon signals willingness to negotiate directly with Hanoi at an expanded Paris peace conference if North Vietnam deescalates and returns to talks. The Thieu government seeks rapid progress from a U S bombing halt to a cease fire, while Hanoi defers peace to American and National Liberation Front actors.
After a fiery descent with heat up to 5,000 degrees, Apollo 7 docks with a sea landing in Atlantic waters. Schirra Cunningham and Eisele praise ground crews as they begin 11 days of medical and engineering debriefings, then head to Cape Kennedy for briefings and family reunions.
Wayne A. Stewart 47 of Campbell California formerly of Cedar Rapids died Sunday after a brief illness Born July 19 1921 in Keswick He lived in Cedar Rapids about 30 years before moving to California in 1959 He was married to Edith Williams and left two sons Gregory and Sam and a daughter Connie He also leaves two brothers Clarence and Cecil and sisters Erdice Martin and another sister whose name is incomplete in the text
Saigon's government refuses to concede the Front's claims to attend a peace conference as an independent party or participant, warning against any troop infiltration or acts of hostility against the South.
Rain spread across Iowa on Monday night with totals from Cedar Rapids 0.19 inches to Corydon 1.12 inches and Clarence 1.07 inches. Other readings include North English 1.0, Donnellson 0.92, Clinton 0.83, Brighton 0.66, and Anamosa 0.50. Forecast through Tuesday night is mostly dry with a 20 percent chance of rain on Wednesday.
Donald R. Geater, 36, of Cedar Rapids, who pled guilty Sept. 19 to aiding an abortionist in attempting to produce an abortion on a young Ottumwa divorcee last fall, had sentencing continued until next Tuesday in Linn district court. Judge B. J. Maxwell granted the oral motion of the defense Tuesday.
A break in at the Flynn Motor Co. in Mt. Vernon was reported to the sheriff Tuesday. Sheriff Walter Grant said a transmission valued at $300 was reported stolen Monday night. Entry was gained by cutting a chain securing a padlock.
Petition filed by Teamsters Local 238 Credit Union against Clark O Luedeman JoAnn Luedeman Eugene L Luedeman and Fern Luedeman for 3729 60 on a promissory note and default judgment. Associated Credit Control as assignee of J M McDonald Co Ted Smiths Disposal and other creditors vs Patrick and Paula Patten for 674 75 on an account.
Carl Smith health officer for Cedar Rapids petitions municipal court to order removal of two vacant houses at 1236 and 1237 Third street NW. The actions allege the homes have been unoccupied for months, deteriorated, unfit for habitation, and an attractive nuisance to children. He seeks the owner Allen F. Hill to appear by Nov. 25 or have the removal costs assessed against the property.
Independence school board on Monday named James Crawford ninth grade science teacher as assistant varsity basketball coach and increased his pay by 360 dollars. The board also reviewed vehicle insurance.
Congressman John Culver told Prairie high school students that the Apollo mission and the United States Olympic team show democracy’s strength and the nation’s spirit. He urged confidence to tackle Vietnam crime and economic problems while pursuing peace amid nuclear peril. The next years will be stern and testing, he said.
Nixon denounces Humphrey by linking slum conditions to revolt and crime. He calls a Humphrey vote a vote for inaction on crime and pledges to personally lead the national crime fight to prevent it from becoming America’s future.
A local want ad urges readers to advertise farm equipment offerings now. Call 369-1234 to place or inquire about listings.
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