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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1969
Page
3
Five day forecast shows highs in the 70s and lows around 60 with scattered showers. Regional data lists river stages, lake pool, barometer and humidity. numerous local legal fines and funeral notices accompany the weather section.
A dated collection lists births in Marion and nearby areas with multiple family names and addresses, followed by maintenance case captions and numerous divorce style notices. Additional items include street incidents such as gasoline spills and a defective light fixture, along with a string of speeding and traffic citations and driver names and addresses.
Heavy showers drenched parts of Eastern Iowa with 2.7 inches at Strawberry Point and over an inch in Manchester Elkader and Oelwein. Lesser amounts appeared in West Union Waukon Fayette and Decorah. Forecasters warn more showers Friday night and Saturday with temperatures steady and rain chances around 50 percent Friday night and 60 percent Sunday.
The report notes increased political terrorism in Brazil since the 1964 revolt and Costa e Silva’s December moves to dictatorial powers. It mentions attacks on arsenals and banks blamed on leftist groups. Elbrick, a veteran, began his assignment July 14 and speaks fluent Portuguese. A U S army captain was killed in Sao Paulo last October.
Hoosier 100 race coverage from Indianapolis set for 4:00 PM Saturday on ABCs Wide World of Sports TV 9. Car enthusiasts follow the event live with host commentary and in color broadcast.
Federal Judge Edward J. McManus denied Charles F. Joss of Cedar Rapids a new trial after his July conviction for giving a false statement to purchase a firearm. Attorney Michael Fay argued that the store owner witness Tebbe perjured himself and jurors claimed Tebbe’s credibility might have altered the verdict. McManus ruled that newly discovered evidence attacking a witness’s credibility is insufficient for a new trial. Joss remains free on bond with no sentencing date set. Adams lists for admitting Northern Iowa federal district practitioners followed.
National guardsmen and state troopers guarded two all black schools in ALICEVILLE as 182 of 182 children returned to classes after Thursday demonstrations. Officials noted low enrollment and parental hesitancy amid tensions, with Governor Brewer sending 100 soldiers as a precaution to protect students and orderly schooling.
The Kirkwood board approved equipment purchases for the college agriculture department totaling 17,813 dollars and authorized payments to contractors for the campus classroom building amounting to 125,567 dollars. Thursday’s meeting was the last held at Hawkeye Plaza. future sessions will convene in the campus Phase I building.
Local want ads advertise a wide range of home offerings from clean rentals to newly listed houses. Readers are urged to browse the page for affordable options and contact details for inquiries and viewings.
Washington (UPI) The James Madison memorial library budget climbs from 75 million to 90 million, with plans for $18.4 million to draw building plans and prepare ground. Capitol west front rebuild costs jump to 45 million, while a $2 million request seeks expedited detailed plans. The House appropriations subcommittee weighs funding amid a broader anti inflation construction freeze and rising rent costs.
Anna Mae Aukerman died in a Cedar Rapids nursing home after a long illness. Born January 5, 1881 in Pennsylvania she married Arch H. Aukerman in Ida Grove on November 26, 1902 and lived in Cedar Rapids 41 years. Survived by two daughters a son five grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Services Monday at 9 a.m. Immaculate Conception Church with burial at Mt. Calvary. Rosaries Sunday afternoon and evening observed by parish groups and Knights of Columbus at Teahen chapel.
Anna Margaret Mallary 87 widow of James H. Mallary died after a long illness. Born February 3, 1882 in Chillicothe Illinois she left two sons Lorraine Brown Palo and Helen Lafler Cedar Rapids and sons Howard Mallary Rockford and Harold Mallary Independence. Memorial services were at Turner chapel west at 3 p.m. Saturday conducted by Dr. Glenn McMichael. Burial followed at Hazleton. Friends could view the casket at the chapel west until 2 30 p.m. Saturday.
Memorial notices list graveside and chapel services for Moore Donald W Minnie Jenista John Jr Ives Frances Louisa Johnson David Orva A Kint and others with dates times chapels and cemeteries including Linwood Cedar Memorial Keota Troy Mills and Czech National cemetery. Cremation and military rites noted where applicable.
Governor Claude Kirk seeks new site for Miami jetport after Nixon administration blocks construction near Everglades National Park. Interior officials cite Leopold study showing harm to wildlife. funding hurdles loom. Kirk to meet Hickel and Volpe to pursue alternatives.
Nuclear test blast under Battlement Mesa in Colorado was postponed for a second time as winds over the Colorado Rockies blew the wrong way. An AEC advisory panel and director Dr. Robert Thalgott cited adverse wind conditions delaying the underground detonation set for 8,000 feet below the surface. A Saturday detonation was tentatively possible, while a Sunday shot faced multiple objections.
In St Louis four policemen were targeted as snipers fired from a 12 story housing project building for a second straight day. Patrolmen Wilkie Glaesner and James Lawrence were wounded in the leg while Raymond Pestka sustained an eye injury from brick debris. Police locked down surrounding streets for about two hours and scoured the complex without locating shooters. The prior day another sniper threat had damaged a police car.
Democratic Leader Mike Mansfield said the senate action on the House tax reform bill may be postponed to next year depending on the finance committee work and the status of appropriations and other legislation. He expects the bill could be ready for senate consideration by Oct. 31 but timing depends on remaining appropriation bills and ongoing debate. Congress has not passed any of the 13 regular appropriation measures for the current fiscal year beginning July 1.
Cedar Rapids case details a former resident Oscar Scheetz 24 appealing a ruling that a 1960s pandering ordinance was unconstitutional for vagueness. Judge Thomas Bown affirmed a demurrer noting the ordinance’s vague scope while city officials note it was rarely used and likely obsolete. The broader civil dispute involves land damages and access to ten acres amid a separate value claim of 35,000 market value and 5,504.50 for land use.
Michael Hennessey of 309 Fortieth Street Drive SE was arrested Thursday night on warrants from Justice of the Peace Jessie McCormack charging assault and battery. He is accused of grabbing Kathleen Huber, 14, and kicking her, and of striking Scott Martin, 13, in the stomach. Hennessey posted a $220 bond.
Judge J Paul Naughton in Linn district court dismisses the appeal by Harold and Mabel Ross over 7.4 acres taken for the Edgewood road bridge project. Dismissal follows a finding that notice of appeal was not filed within 20 days as required by statute. The case concerned the condemnation action and the Rosses had sought more time citing a reference to regular condemnations.
Ross A. York, 19, of 1429 A avenue NE, pled guilty in Linn district court to indecent exposure. Judge J. Paul Naughton imposed a suspended six month jail term and placed York on probation to his attorney. The charge relates to an Aug 12 incident with two girls in his car.
Globe Machinery and Supply of Cedar Rapids sues Orville Bickford for 4000 on a promissory note. Thrift Plan Inc sues Norman V Christensen and Jane E Christensen doing business as Mt Vernon motel for 2259.78 on a promissory note. Roland R Totman sues Eugene F Haas and Nagel Grain Co over a Sept 18 1967 traffic accident in Cedar Rapids alleging Haas failed to stop at a stop sign in a vehicle owned by Nagel Grain Co.
Mrs. Dale Jones, 22, and her husband were involved in a one car crash on highway 151 one and a half miles west of Springville. She is in fair condition with chest and rib injuries while their 18 month old daughter Hope was treated and released. The other vehicle was driven by Margaret Meeker, 22, of Springville.
Budget officials warn governors to act voluntarily to avoid mandatory cuts. Ray would start cutbacks with Cutbackconstruction, freezing 75 percent of new contracts. Projects in Cedar Rapids Burlington Waterloo Ames and several towns could be affected while existing contracts like Dubuque flood wall remain untouched.
In San Mateo Bay Meadows bar two men forced the pianist aside and played boogie woogie while the second man robbed the bartender of 200 dollars at gunpoint. Police sought suspects as bar patrons watched.
Everyday opportunity to buy sell or rent appears in a local notice with contact number 369-1234 for completing transactions. The compact ad promotes ongoing classified opportunities across goods services and rentals.
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