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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1966
Page
3
Daily temperature highs and lows for multiple cities map a steady autumn trend. The record lists precipitation, barometer and humidity readings, wind, sunrise and sunset times, and a year ago comparison. Local notices include traffic violations, sentences, and funeral service details across several towns.
October 26 report lists families with new births and marriages. Fire incidents detail rubbish, car carburetor backfire, and several house and street fires. Traffic fines include speeding and lane changes with listed offenders and penalties.
The reformatory plans an inmate trip to Cedar Rapids to attend a public meeting on bad checks. Letters from the check committee and local officials encouraged the event, aiming to discuss a state wide program to curb habitual check writing.
A government review shows funds received in excess of required political contributions must be refunded. Officials cite compliance failures and administrative error as the cause, with guidance issued to recipients to return the surplus promptly.
Hughes accuses Murray of flip flops on the giveaway plan, noting in Des Moines that Murray remains favorable and cool toward the tax refund. He cites a $35 million price tag for the gimmick and dismisses phantom concerns.
President Johnson described peace hopes as an important forward step and said the ball is in Hanoi's court. He spoke at Cam Ranh Bay of American troops guarding Vietnam against aggression and protecting countries free from imposed ideology. He praised the courage of soldiers and urged the adversary to renounce force in Vietnam.
Marvin Brase 40 of 165 Mayden avenue SW pled innocent to assault and battery. Trial set for next Thursday in municipal court for alleged Sept. 23 bus strike on Edward Jones 10 a student at College Community schools. Jones is son of Mr and Mrs George Kaufman. Mrs Kaufman signed the complaint.
Gov. Harold Hughes says opponent William Murray has wavered on a $35 million income tax refund proposal, calling it an unresolved campaign issue. He cites a Murray quote about not pushing the plan and labels it a potential killer of the proposal.
Former U S Senator H Alexander Smith of Princeton dies in Princeton hospital at 86 after a stroke at his home. He retired from the senate in 1959 after 15 years of service. He had been hospitalized since October 8.
Juanita R. and Donald L. Johnson file a $9512.23 damages suit against Larry John Hoyt of Springville over a July 28 four car collision at Avenue NE and Sixth Street. Mrs. Johnson claims neck and back injuries and contusions. she seeks 7288.98 for personal damages. Husband seeks 223.35 for car repairs and 2000 for loss of consortium for two months.
A Linn county sheriff's condemnation jury will meet November 30 at 9 a.m. to view 348.21 acres owned by the Triangle corporation in the Squaw Creek park area near Marion and decide damages. The land is being condemned by the county for park development.
Gary A. Lane, 19, of 386 Fifteenth Street SE, was sentenced Wednesday to six months in the county jail for a drunken driving offense. Judge B. J. Maxwell revoked his license for 60 days after Lane pleaded guilty October 12. Lane was arrested October 8 after a 70 mile per hour chase in heavy traffic on the southeast and southwest sides.
Judge B J Maxwell ordered Milton Bauer to be committed for 90 days at Oakdale sanatorium for alcoholism treatment. Bauer, 27, Maquoketa, pled guilty Oct 15 to third offense drunk driving and must return to court after treatment. Arrest occurred Oct 15 in the 600 block of Sixth Street SW.
James G. Jordan, 44, of 424 West Post road NW, Wednesday received a six month suspended jail sentence after pleading guilty to uttering a false check. He must pay restitution for a $30 bad check to Edgewood Grocery on July 9. Case Dismissed-Royce G. Leon et al vs City of Cedar Rapids sought mandamus for a salvage yard permit. Case Continued-Elsie L. Borseth to January 1967 term for drunk driving charges.
Joe L. Tate twenty one of 612 Fifteenth Avenue SE was sentenced to ten years in the men's reformator y at Anamosa on a robbery count. He pled guilty earlier to robbing about twenty dollars from a Cedar Rapids man on July 4 and was placed on probation to the Iowa state parole board.
Judge James P. Kelley delayed pleading time for Charles E. Allnutt 34 of 830 Nineteenth Ave SE charged with breaking and entering in the Ogden and Adams Lumber Co. burglary. He joins two other suspects. Roger Morelock and Robert M. Smith. Also noted are judgments in estate matters including a $15,880.90 foreclosure for Homer and Gladys Pooler and a quiet title decree for Robert and Myrna Murray.
Representative John C. Culver urged a federal revenue sharing plan based on population to restore funds to state and local governments. He said Iowa could gain about 40 million dollars in the first year, with states distributing to localities as needed and without federal earmarks.
Cary Grant and Tony Curtis star in the color film Operation Petticoat airing Thursday at 10 30 PM on KCRG TV.
Kimberly Schatz a 12 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Larry Schatz of 5700 Briarwood street SW suffered bruises and abrasions when she was run over by a car in the family's driveway Thursday. She was admitted for observation at Mercy hospital where her condition was listed as good. Police said the accident occurred at about 11 am when the father backed the car from the driveway and the child ventured behind it.
Lester L. Jones 58 of 1028 Third Avenue SW Cedar Rapids died Wednesday after a long illness. Born July 2 1908 he lived in Cedar Rapids all his life and worked as a taxicab driver and part time dispatcher. Ada S Henry Cedar Rapids resident since 1920 died Thursday after a short illness born July 27 1886 in Stuart she taught at New Hampton Ames and North High in Des Moines and served in multiple civic groups. Services for Jones are Friday at 10 a.m. at Kuba funeral home with burial at Linwood. for Henry Turner Chapel 10:30 a.m. Saturday with burial Grandview Cemetery.
Alice Robertson 78 of Mari on Illinois formerly Cedar Rapids died Wednesday while living with her daughter Mrs Robert Moses in Illinois. She retired from the ORCB and moved there about three years ago. Survived by daughter and three grandchildren. Graveside services Friday at 10 a.m. Cedar Memorial Cemetery.
Los Angeles police officer Keith Dupuis aged 27 died in Los Angeles County General Hospital eleven days after his heart stopped from a gunshot wound. Hospital officials said the exact cause of death was not immediately known.
Danny Martins, a Davenport child aged around six, becomes a film star in The Hostage from Heartland Productions. The boy, chosen from 500 auditions, travels with his family and film team to Des Moines and Cedar Rapids for premieres and promotions. He enjoys stamps, reading, and school. his father teaches at St Ambrose. The project gains early praise from critics and Hollywood figures.
The UGN campaign reported at YMCA a fourth meeting shows 87.3 percent of the goal, behind this year by about six percent. Education leads with 89.4 percent, construction 88, major firms 84.2, with figures showing dollar amounts per division including Major Firms 562,147 and Education 21,786. County employees reported no update.
In Moscow the Soviet Union protested to China about demonstrations outside the Soviet embassy in Beijing and urged they be stopped. The move underscores tensions over cross border protests and diplomatic sensitivity.
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