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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1968

Page

3

Daily Record Weather and Local Notices Summary

The Daily Record reports forecast temperatures averaging slightly below normal with scattered showers possible late in the period. It lists high and low readings for Tuesday and Wednesday, along with Septembers totals and barometric data. The page also notes birth announcements, marriages, divorce actions, legal notices, traffic citations, and funeral services from various towns and churches.

Lower 50S Upper 50S

G.O.P. Ticket Beating Democrats, Miller States

U S Senator Jack Miller of Iowa praised the Nixon Agnew ticket as stronger than Humphrey Muskie and said he would have preferred Nixon Lindsay as a stronger combination. He urged support for Agnew, noted potential improvements if Hughes had joined Humphrey, and predicted Fortas might resign after Senate opposition. He also favored a one year extension of the farm bill.

Dick Nixon Ted Agnew Hubert Humphrey Edmund Muskie U.S Jack Miller Iowa Cedar Rapids Maryland Agnew Miller New Jersey Richard Hughes Humphrey Sen Muskie Maine Johnson Abe Fortas U.S. Supreme Court Senate House

Nixon Seeks Unity as Campaign Swing Begins

Nixon outlines campaign strategy with a cross nation itinerary to Illinois, California, Texas and Pennsylvania plus Southern states. He expects undecided voters to swing, downplays Wallace, and pledges party unity with Rockefeller Reagan Romney Lindsay backing his bid. He vows a busy schedule and responds to Chicago riots claims.

Nixon Chicago San Francisco San Jose Calif Houston Oklahoma City Pittsburgh Illinois California Texas Pennsylvania New York Ohio Michigan Tennessee Kentucky Virginia North Carolina Georgia Florida G.O.P Nelson Rockefeller Ronald Reagan George Romney John Lindsay

Agnew Visit Under Tight Security In Cedar Rapids

Governor Agnew arrives for a public speech at 8:15 to 8:30 with security tight as Cedar Rapids police and secret service mobilize most of the 125 man force. Officials report arrivals, motorcade downtown, and a 3:30 news briefing after opening Republican headquarters.

Agnew Linn Republican Central Committee Linn G.O.P Jack Walters Jack Warren Waterloo Warren Ray David Stanley U.S. Senate Stanley Tom Riley George Matias Linn County Cedar Rapids

Hoffman and Mason to Appear on Cavett Show

Dustin Hoffman and Pamela Mason plan to appear on The Dick Cavett Show this Thursday at 9 30 AM in color on KCRG TV 9 in a studio visit announced for viewers.

Dustin Hoffman Pamela Mason Dick Cavett Kcrg-Tv

Knight 34 Faces Contributing Charge

Raymond Knight of 803 Camburn Court SE was arrested Tuesday by city police on drunkenness and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. He was sentenced to 30 days in the county jail on the drunkenness count and has not yet appeared in court on the child support charge.

Raymond Knight Camburn Court SE Knight

President Harrison the oldest inaugural president

The record notes William Henry Harrison as the oldest to be inaugurated at 68, serving a brief tenure of 31 days before his death.

Harrison William Henry Harrison

Priest Talks Man Holding Hostage To Give Self Up

A rejected suitor held waitress Tressie Davenport hostage at gunpoint in a Hartford restaurant for three hours. Herman Elkins, a parking lot attendant, released the 21 year old unharmed after talks with his mother and a Catholic priest. Officers secured him as a rifleman watched from nearby.

Hartford, Conn UPI Herman Elkins Tressie Davenport Main Street Elkins

Youths Accused of Stealing Car in Cedar Rapids

Two Cedar Rapids juveniles were arrested Tuesday night and charged with stealing a car reported missing at 11 07 p m. A 16 year old passenger was caught in a squad car at Sixteenth avenue and Sixth street SW while a younger boy fled. The 14 year old later confessed to multiple joy rides, crawling from his window to steal cars and return them to parking spots. Cases referred to county probation officers.

Cedar Rapids Louis Netolicky Eighth Street Sixteenth Avenue Sixth Street

Lawsuit Seeks 7948 Dollar Payout Over Sewer Negligence

Six Cedar Rapids couples sue Modern and Puth Inc claiming 7948.20 in damages from a faulty sanitary sewer installation on Area Ten Community College property. They allege open unused openings caused water intrusion during an August 4 rain and cite a city plumbing code violation.

Cedar Rapids Modern and Puth, Inc Area Ten Community College Lyle D Geraldine Young Marion L Raye P. Wilkins Willard F Beverly Lynch William E Doris C. Waid Herman Virginia L. Yossie Paul H Shirley E. Cray Linn District Court

Accident suit filed for 8548 in Linn District Court

Wanda Maxine Ross files an auto accident damage suit in Linn district court seeking eight thousand five hundred forty eight dollars to Mary C Clancy and Joseph E Clancy of Cedar Rapids. The Sept 21 1966 crash at Eighth avenue and First street SW caused injuries.

Wanda Maxine Ross Linn Mary C Joseph E. Clancy Cedar Rapids Mary Clancy Wanda Ross Eighth Avenue First Street

Columnists and Contributors Featured on Page 8A

A listing of columnists and entertainment writers for the edition includes Roscoe Drummond Russell Baker Pearson Anderson Suzy Knickerbocker Abby Van Buren Chuck Flynn The Jacobys Dr Mother Inez Robb Rick DuBrow TV Leonard Lyons Mort Reed coins Stamps Merriman Smith Sylvia Porter John Cunniff Sam Shulsky Rex Conn’s What’s What 8E Sports Gas Schrader Humor and Art Buchwald on Page 8E Picture Page.

Suzy Knickerbocker Abby van Buren Chuck Flynn the Jacobys Dr. Mother Inez Robb Rick DuBrow Leonard Lyons Bob Considine Mort Reed Merriman Smith

City debate over grease waste and contract breach escalates

Cedar Rapids officials argue with Wilson and Co. over grease content in wastes and adherence to a contract that limits effluent. City contends violation may trigger extra charges while Wilson insists the plant meets agreed levels and plans to seek more contract use. Also noted is a local obituary for Ted H. Ford.

Simpson Wilson and Co McGuire Wilson Cedar River Wilson and Company

Kidnap Plot Report Forces Guards for Trade Minister

Jakarta AP reports that Sumitro Djojohadikusmo, the trade minister, is under guard after information suggests individuals harmed by his drastic policies are plotting to kidnap him. The security measures aim to prevent any attack and ensure ministerial safety.

Jakarta Sumitro Djojohadikusmo

Obituaries for Elsie Bradley and LeRoy Newman

Elsie Miller Bradley 1884 197? Cedar Rapids practical nurse dies after long illness. Born Covington near Whit­ tier Springville, charter Olivet church member. Survived by daughter Maxine Fauchier, grandson, great grandchildren, sisters Gale Postel Tressa Eckert Hazel White, brothers Cecil Harry Herbert. Memorials at Turner chapel east, 3 p.m. Friday. Burial Linwood. LeRoy E. Newman 57 former Cedar Rapids resident dies in St Louis. Born Walker March 17 1911 served in World War II. Survived by daughter Mrs Edward Sellner Marion son Richard Newman El Paso sister Mrs Nick Klindt Center Point two grandchildren. Memorials at Murdoch chapel Marion 1:30 p.m. Thursday. Burial Wilcox cemetery Viola. Friends may call.

Ted H. Ford Third Street Cedar Rapids Theodore H. Ford Robert Cox, Swisher Earl van Cleve Frank Dostal Frank S Phoenix Ariz Arthur R Los Angeles Janeba- Kuba Paul A. Scheidt Concordia Lutheran Church Linwood Elsie Miller Bradley Fourth Avenue SE Covington Whittier Springville Hazel White Cecil Miller Bettendorf Harry Herbert Miller Turner Chapel Roger Patton LeRoy E. Newman St. Louis Walker Newman Edward Sellner Marion Richard Newman el Paso Nick Klindt Center Point Murdoch Chapel Peter M. Morgan Wilcox Cemetery Viola

Obituary for Neva I Repstien 1892 76 Cedar Rapids

Neva I Repstien 76 of 3522 Elm Ave SE died Tuesday after a long illness widow of Joseph Repstien. Born January 28 1892 in Independence she moved to Cedar Rapids in 1919. Survived by son Ralph Marion and daughter Mrs Clifford Davin Cedar Rapids. Requiem Mass Thursday 9:30 a.m. at St Matthew's Church Fr Louis V McDonough. Burial Sacred Heart Cemetery Monticello. Rosary Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Altar and Rosary Society Catholic Daughters of America 8 p.m. Monahan Stewart funeral home call after 2 p.m. Wednesday.

Neva I. Repstien Elm Avenue SE Joseph Repstien Independence Cedar Rapids St. Matthew's Church Ralph Marion Clifford Davin St. Matthew’s Church Louis V. McDonough Sacred Heart Cemetery Monticello Father McDonough Altar and Rosary Society Catholic Daughters of America Monahan-Stewart Funeral

Monkey puzzle tree earns its Chile pine nickname

The monkey puzzle tree, also called the Chile pine, is named for its extreme difficulty to climb, according to Collier's Encyclopedia.

Collier’s Encyclopedia

Obituaries for Adams and Beranek Mention Clergy and Cemeteries

Marie Alice Turner Adams to be laid to rest at Oak Hill cemetery after a Thursday afternoon service at East Chapel conducted by Rev. John I. Thomas. Frances Beranek will be honored with services at Brush chapel Cedar Rapids and St. Patrick's church Fairfax before burial at St. Patrick's cemetery, Fairfax, conducted by Rev. Bernard White.

Adams Marie Alice Turner Chapel John I. Thomas Oak Hill Beranek Frances Brush Chapel Cedar Rapids St. Patrick’s Church Fairfax Bernard White St. Patrick's Cemetery

Iowa House Race Preview Across Multiple Districts

The article outlines key 1964 race matchups across Iowa districts. Incumbents John Culver H R Gross Wiley Mayne William Scherle seek re election facing Tom Riley John Van Eschen Jerry O Sullivan and Richard Oshio alongside Senate contender John Schmidhauser in a close fight with diverse local backgrounds in Cedar Rapids Greene Council Bluffs Sioux City and Henderson.

John Schmidhauser Iowa City Schmidhauser University of Iowa John C. Culver Cedar Rapids Tom Riley Gunning H. R. Gross John van Eschen Greene Wiley Mayne Jerry O'Sullivan Sioux City Briar Cliff College William J. Scherle Henderson Richard C. Oshio Council Bluffs

Woman Charged with Child Abandonment in Maxwell Case

Larue Fern Sendre, 23, Collins, charged by Jasper County authorities with child abandonment after a newborn boy was found near Maxwell. She reportedly told police the baby was born in Des Moines and left on a riverbank, believing it to be dead, while hospitalized in Nevada receiving medical care.

Newton UPI Maxwell Jasper County Larue Fern Sendre Collins Nevada Des Moines

Also Mentioned on This Page

Daily Record C.R. Weather Gazette Mississippi C.R Fall St. Luke's Raymond Hawk Oakland Court Apartments Duane Danielson Ohio Street Charles Hajek Tipton Mercy Davin” B. Wills Edgewood Road Aurora Colo John Lilley Lilley Margaret Hotz L Street Marvel M. Brown Raymond W. Brown Cynthia Sue Sims Darrell D. Sims Clyde F Betty L. Willits Robert F. Willits Sharon Kay Jensen Eugene Lawrence Jensen Dennis M. Wessel Susan L. Moore Carl R. Burgett Connie L. Carpenter William W. Serbousek Penny L. Ware Robert L. Broghammer Jane A. Spreitzer James P. Caldwell Brinda K. Henry Edward C. Bartz, Jr Cathy Jeanne Michalicek Phillip J. Stover Annette Ashlock Second Avenue SE Richard Drive First Avenue Third Avenue SE la Conna Toddville Russell A. Urban Thirty-sixth Street Patrick E. Nichols Max C. Nicol Bowling Street Keith J. Elson Dennis A. Donels Palo Larry J. Greiner Twenty-seventh Avenue John L. Turner LaSalle Drive Kenneth F. Rick Vinton David J. Heiselman Twenty Seventh Avenue SW John E. Williams Ninth Street SE Ninth Street Darrell E. Warren Robert Jacobi Jerome Donahue Mae Y. Henderson United Presbyterian Church Erickson’s. Waukon John W. Gilson First Presbyterian Church Bakke-Hanson Belle Plaine Howard Formanek St. Michael’s Church Hrabak Morgan’s. Independence Clara Umhofer First United Presbyterian Church White's Cascade John Dolphin St. Martin's Church Devaney’s Atlanta Iee At & & Cee If A. Borin If the Seattle L. Angeles Washi By Frank Nye Roosevelt Hotel Lindsay Miami Beach Gov. Agnew E —Nixon John F. Kennedy Vietnam Alabama George Wallace Wallace Washington, D.C Matias Secret Service C.R. Man John E. Lapes Editorial Roscoe Drummond Russell Baker Pearson-Anderson Sylvia Porter John Cunniff Sam Shulsky Rex Conn Sports Gas Schrader Art Buchwald Pari Lyon Charles D. Mullinex Green Co State of Dial Jerome Schlueter Elsie Bradley Joseph M. Repstien Turner Traditions Turner Turner’s Turner Service John K. Turner National Turner Mortuary First Ave
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