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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1968
Page
3
The record lists daily weather figures with highs around 60 in several cities and rainfall noted, plus year-ago comparisons and solar data. It also posts multiple family obituaries and service notices for Marion area residents including Cuttell Nietert Voelpel Wolfe Curtis Laughlin Waldron Alexander Kuhn Mouw and Turner with church service times.
A roundup of obituaries and funeral notices for Anamosa Belle Plaine Brandon Fry and Holland Victor Calmar Dyersville Elgin Independence Montour Oelwein Tama and Toledo listing ages, service times, and burial or church details with Rosary observances and church names where given.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette established in 1883 by The Gazette Co and Piney daily and Sunday describes its Cedar Rapids Iowa address at 500 Third Avenue and outlines subscription rates by carrier and mail for various editions. The notice states no mail subscriptions in Gazette carrier areas and credits The Associates Press with exclusive republication rights for local news and AP dispatches.
Mrs. Mathias Kust aged 79 died after a lingering illness Saturday at a local nursing home. Born in 1877 near Prague she came to the United States at age three. She lived in rural Ely before moving to Cedar Rapids in 1958 and belonged to First Presbyterian Church of Ely. Survived by a son Joseph Cedar Rapids two daughters Martha Trpkosh and Mrs. Leo Mitchell eight grandchildren ten great grandchildren two sisters Emma Biderman and Mary Bechcka. Services Tuesday at Turner Chapel East burial Cedar Memorial. Friends may call today after noon until 10 am Tuesday. casket not opened after service.
Ashby Mrs William C dies. burial Linwood. Call at Brady mortuary today 2 to 9 p.m. Jensen Ragnhild E dies. funeral at First Lutheran 1:30 p.m. Monday. Burial Linwood cemetery. Newcomb William P requiem high mass 9:30 Monday at St Patrick Church. Teahen funeral home in charge. Snell Martha A graveside Oak Shade Marion 10:30 a.m. Monday. Friends may call Turner west today.
The eight week old daughter of Dennis R. Carson 22 of 1322 First Avenue NE suffered minor injuries when a car driven by her father collided with a northbound vehicle at Fourteenth Street and First Avenue East Saturday afternoon. Michelle Carson received treatment at Mercy Hospital for a facial laceration and was released. Police said the Carson car southbound attempted to turn left in front of Lila P. Olt 49 of 520 Fourteenth Street SE. Carson was charged with failure to shield to oncoming traffic.
Vietnamese discussions stall as Thieu insists on a hand in any peace process. Government sources say Saigon must approve bombing halts and reject the NLF as a bargaining agent, while Hanoi labels Thieu a U S puppet and the NLF the sole South Vietnamese government.
Nixon proposed an international satellite reconnaissance system to monitor Soviet and American disarmament. He urged open skies under international auspices to share data on offensive and defensive deployments and to limit arms through realistic dialogue and preventive diplomacy.
Vice President Humphrey says in the final week he is leading or neck and neck for 251 electoral votes and could win 98 more in seven states. He cites California as pivotal, notes gains in California and Michigan, and faults Nixon on arms control economy and race issues as he projects vulnerabilities and pressure for a closer finish.
Premier Jean-Jacques Bertrand announced the fleur de lis will be the official symbol of the Quebec government. It already appears on the flag and will now appear on all official stationery.
Lost pet alert offers rapid help through a local want ad and a phone line at 369 1234 to reunite owner with the animal. Call now for prompt posting and recovery assistance.
Stacey Lowder seven year old daughter of Leo Lowder sustained minor injuries when she fell from a car driven by Mrs Lowder at First Avenue West and Twentieth Street Saturday afternoon. Police report states the child opened the door during a left turn and struck her right wrist and left hip. She received treatment at St Luke's Hospital and was released.
The Iowa Federation of Teachers backed collective bargaining for teachers at its Montrose hotel convention. Resolutions urged legislation for contracts with pay raises, compensatory education, and a study of education effectiveness, plus minority group programs and a scholarship for students in need. The fund balance showed yet to be raised.
The Iowa Symphony Workshop event drew sixty attendees and featured leaders from Des Moines Cedar Rapids and other communities. Speakers discussed artistic aims fundraising methods and the cultural value of community symphonies to attract high caliber personnel. The Cedar Rapids Symphony led a state wide effort with an Oktoberfest reception and a lively concert.
A Black Hawk county jury finds Robert Miller of Waterloo guilty of manslaughter in the fatal June shooting of Michael Hannon. District Judge Peter Van Metre set sentencing for Thursday. Miller claimed the shooting was unintentional, saying he thought Hannon, also of Waterloo, was a burglar who forced entry into his home.
Derek Heath, 43, sailed from Failmouth England in a 12 foot rubber dinghy carrying food for 30 days and 10 gallons of water for a solo Atlantic crossing.
Gary Bramwell aged 17 of 633 Thirty first street SE sustained corneal abrasions and hand injuries in a home made bomb explosion Saturday. He was treated at St Luke's hospital and released. Police said the device was assembled from match heads.
Susan K Harwood 23 of 919 Owen Street NW was arrested Saturday at the Robinson store in Cedar Rapids and charged with shoplifting. Authorities said goods valued at 18.37 were taken. She was released from city jail on 110 dollar bond.
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