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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1969
Page
3
The Daily Record shows Saturday high and low temperatures for several cities with a 2 p.m. reading of 48 and 52 later in the day. It also lists barometer and humidity figures, sun and moon timings, and a long obituary and funeral notice section detailing births and services in multiple Iowa towns including Anamosa Decorah Edgewood and Williamsburg.
The piece discusses professional corporations for physicians, noting potential tax savings and retirement income benefits. It cites Gene Balliet of Teaneck New Jersey and an AMA Newsletter view that corporate practice can offer economic advantages while acknowledging IRS scrutiny and setup costs. It suggests patients may also benefit from cost containment.
Leo F. Schumacher aged 65 from rural Marengo was airlifted to University Hospitals Iowa City in critical condition after a car struck his northbound tractor south of Marengo. Herbert H. Pointer, 51 of Williamsburg, was treated at Marengo Hospital for head lacerations and a fractured leg. Schumacher suffered severe head and facial injuries. Highway Patrol reports the tractor was struck from the rear three miles south of Marengo on county roads.
Three Thai men robbed a U.S. air base payroll worth 10 750 at Sattahip Friday. Police reported Saturday outlining the theft and the amount involved.
Classified want ads guide readers to find lost belongings fast. Short notices urge posting description, contact details, and rewards where applicable, outlining simple steps to reach owners or claim belongings.
In testimony Udell doubts if drugs were bootlegged into the U.S. Pepper asks about Miguel Santacruz, signer of checks for a fictitious company. Santacruz, called the “pep pill king of Tijuana,” is under indictment on drug charges.
Chi argues that modern mass communications can amplify ideas to influence public opinion. He says a healthy democracy needs responsible leaders who guide opinion and a press that is objective and less swayed by emotion.
Marie F. Ewald 76 of 907 11th street died Saturday. Born February 12 1893 in Clinton she moved to Marion 40 years ago. Survived by two sisters Mrs Floyd Whitson Davenport and Mrs James Andrews Bettendorf two brothers Theodore Auburn Wash and Fred Ewald Saginaw Mich. Services Tuesday at 1 p.m. Hill and Frederick's Davenport. Burial Davenport Memorial Park. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Monday.
A collection of in memory contributions and tributes from multiple donors including D. C. Taylor Co., International U. of O. E., Local 275, H. C. Jensen, J. F. Suchy family, Vern Kelley, Chi Omega Mothers' club, Bernice's Beauty Shop, Mrs. Robert McClaughry, Mrs. G. A. Hibben, and Mrs. Anna Hamer ee, honoring W. F. Sund erland C. O. Norberg Arch Blaine Emil Christie Louis W. Herdlicka and other names.
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association denounces Parade magazine article in the Cedar Rapids Gazette as distorted and misleading. Joseph B. Hartranft Jr., ACPA president, alerted editors in 93 papers to alleged errors in Jack Andersons piece The Growing Menace of the Private Plane, citing student pilot ram incident and autopsy claims as inaccuracies.
Kevin O'Brien, 13, son of Mr and Mrs William O'Brien of Pepperwood Hill SE, rode Tara's Pride to reserve championship in the American Royal World Championship in Kansas City. He also claimed champion at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines and the Waterloo Dairy Cattle Congress.
Prague based Czechoslovak airlines plan to extend service to Canada and the United States by 1975 according to a Saturday press report. The move signals broader international air links and potential new routes for travelers.
A rural Nevada woman, 27 year old Janice Borton, was killed Saturday when a tractor she was driving overturned on her property. Local authorities investigated the tracto r accident and reported no other injuries.
Obituary notices report the death of Charles Joseph Ray 29 Bristol Indiana after a St. Joseph river boat accident. Also listed are Ethel Marie O'Brien 71 Cedar Rapids Ira Harrison Moulton 58 and William J. Walsh two more Cedar Rapids residents with memorial and funeral details.
A two state search for a missing Cessna 172 piloted by Martin Mitchell of Des Moines was discontinued after the plane was found parked safely at College Park airport. Authorities had searched West Virginia and Maryland since the craft went missing on a flight from Morgantown, with the pilot apparently forgetting to close his flight plan after landing with an unidentified passenger Friday night.
Washington UPI Harold Hughes announces resignation of his press assistant Dwight Jensen. Jensen, 38, will leave Hughes' staff in mid November to become associate editor of The National Journal, a Washington based weekly focused on in depth federal government coverage.
McKinley W. McClure aged 69 of 4700 East Road SW died Friday after a brief illness. Born in Quincy Mills Michigan on March 10 1900 he lived in Cedar Rapids since 1949 and had no near relatives. Memorial graveside services will be held at Baker Cemetery at 10 Monday conducted by Rev. A L Zachar with viewing at Kuba Funeral Home after 1 p.m.
Esther Mae Walsh 59 of 844 Tenth Street SW widow of Charles L Walsh died Saturday after a short illness Born October 18 1910 in South English she was a retired Iowa Electric Light and Power Co employee. Survived by daughters Beverly Truesdell Jean Treka and sons Charles D and others. She was a member of St Patrick's Catholic church Rosary Society Over Sixty club and Navy Mothers club.
James W. McCann of 3210 Spruce Avenue SE Cedar Rapids died suddenly on Saturday. Born March 6 1907 in Athel he had lived in Cedar Rapids 18 years and worked for Cedar Rapids Transit Co. Fire officials were called to the scene. The family will announce funeral arrangements.
Memorial services held for Elmer Henry Turner at Turner chapel east at 9 Monday with burial at Linwood. Rose Hrubesh remembered at Turner og east at noon with burial Cedar Memorial. Nell Cherry at Suena chapel east at 1 30 Monday with Dr Joseph E McCabe and burial Oak Hill. Frank Edward Sanders at Turner chapel east at 10 30 Monday by First Reader of The First Church of Christ Scientist with burial Linwood cemetery.
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