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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1964
Page
2
Tuesday cattle receipts hit 14 009 with hogs 7 000 and sheep 800 as slaughter steers jumped 50 cents to 1 25. Cows and bulls varied while hogs and sows posted mixed gains in Chicago and Des Moines market reports from AP and UPI.
Des Moines report notes state lawmakers set a 12 mill levy cap for public safety and ordered a 56 hour firemen work week starting in 1966. Cedar Rapids Mayor Johnson and Davenport officials warn the cap and mandated hours will force bonding and revenue gaps while city leaders seek repeal or replacement revenue.
Saturday prices slid 25 cents with Friday bulk hogs at 16.50 to 16.75 for 200 to 230 pound butchers. Sows under 300 pounds were 14.50 to 14.75. Weight-based discounts apply to packers and butchers beyond specified pounds. Cattle and sheep quotes follow with multiple grade ranges and discounts, plus grain and poultry figures.
Miller accused the administration of an unprecedented crime rate rise, promising an all American crusade for Americans. Most New York GOP leaders attended a Saturday event, but Gov. Rockefeller and Senators Keating and Javits did not attend or endorse the ticket. Rockefeller said he supported Miller but offered no campaign plans. Keating and Javits declined invitations but kept doors open for possible reconciliation.
The trial feature focuses on Myers and Sims facing murder charges in the Penn case. Lackey, implicated but later recanted, remains charged federally with conspiracy. Guest was dropped from the state case as prosecutors contend the state murder charge may be dropped.
Wilma Hageman of Strawberry Point suffered a foot injury when she fell while mowing a lawn. She was taken to a hospital at Iowa City for treatment.
Harry J. Hawthorn 25 of 831 Forty-fourth Street SE and Rudy L. Michalec 23 of 927 Sixth Street SE were arrested for disturbing the peace after a fight at the rear of the Melody Inn. Hawthorn was fined 25 dollars plus costs after pleading guilty in municipal court. Michalec posted 110 dollar bond and was freed awaiting Tuesday court appearance.
NASA officials report the OGO satellite launched by Atlas Agena from Cape Canaveral entered orbit after 44 minutes. Project scientist Dr. George Ludwig says objectives include studying Earth sun relations and improving knowledge of solar flares that could threaten Apollo missions.
Contests planned in Marion and Linn-Mar school districts with two seats open in each for the September 14 election. Linn-Mar lists incumbents Lloyd Fernow Gene Marner and Albert Scott as candidates. Marion lists incumbents Harold Klink and Norman Stookey with Douglas Hutchins Sorg Pharmacy and Ed ison Pharmacy also mentioned. Filing deadline was Friday. Open 9 to 11 Labor Day.
A condensed schedule of church services across Marion including Bethel Baptist First Baptist Creed Methodist Lutheran and others. It lists pastors, Sunday school times, worship times, sermon titles and occasional evening services, with Catholic mass times noted for St Joseph’s.
Probate notices announce the estates of Mary B. Stookey and Carl A. Godden in Linn County Iowa. Executors Osyn J. Stookey Pedra L. Gillis and Edith H. Godden are named, creditors must file claims within six months from the second publication, and all indebted individuals should pay promptly.
Probate No. 30939 lists Alice Zeller deceased with will dated January 14 1954 admitted to probate August 27 1964 in Cedor Rapids Iowa Luella Zeller named executor. creditors must file claims with the district court clerk within six months from the second publication or be barred. Randall Randall attorney for the executor represents the estate.
Probate No 30972 in the matter of Katharine C Stemfle deceased. The executor has been appointed and creditors must file claims with the district court clerk within six months from the second publication or they will be barred. Peoples Bank and Trust Company Cedar Rapids Iowa and Barnes Wadsworth Elderkin Locher Pirnie attorneys listed. Date of second publication September 1964.
Rebate No. 3100 William M Bright deceased probate admitted on November 16 1954 executor Anne Bright Cedar Rapids attorney Joseph J Severn dated September 3 1964 and September 12 1964 notices for Cedar Rapids Iowa Estate marked as barred and final.
In re the estate of Josephine Elizabeth Ainsworth deceased the last will dated August 6 1956 was admitted to probate August 28 1944 in the court. Joseph C Ainsworth appointed executor and creditors claims must be filed by September 1964 to avoid bar. Attorneys Claassen Kreuter Ford and Ibeling represent the estate in Rapids Iowa.
Rare notice in Linn County Iowa lists Adolph George Francie deceased with executor appointment. The probate filing references rebate No 31003 and dates in January 1957 and September 1964. Cedar Rapids official Exeter announces the executor’s appointment and probate action.
The schedule lists the Bing Crosby Show a relaxed comedy program airing Monday night at 8 30 CDT on Channel 9.
Officials announce an Iowa CPA examination for qualified candidates at the YMCA Building Des Moines on November 4 1964 starting 1 30 PM Applications are available from the Iowa Board of Accountancy and must be filed at least 45 days before the exam.
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