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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1968
Page
2
Cedar Rapids superintendent Craig Currie says the board will vote in advance on motions for executive sessions and follow Iowa open meetings rules. Members set monthly 4 pm executive session times but face scrutiny over secrecy in personnel and real estate negotiations.
Ernest F. Pence announces that the Cedar Rapids school board will schedule regular monthly sessions to discuss personnel and site matters. The open meeting law requires a public vote on topics after executive sessions. Parents may bring concerns for consideration to protect students and the district.
Three people were injured in Cedar Rapids traffic incidents on Thursday. Paul Macal, 23, of 1116 Eighteenth Ave SW, in fair condition at Mercy with pelvis, knee and wrist injuries after a collision between his motorcycle and a car on First Avenue East. Clayton Teufel of Hiawatha was charged with unsafe turning after entering 1117 First Avenue NE. Pearl Levnen, 63, of 1411 Eighth Ave SE, was treated for minor injuries and released after a two car crash at Eighth Avenue and Ninth Street SE. no charges filed.
Columnists William S. White Tom Wicker Evans and Novak and Sports listings cover Gas Schrader Jack Ogden prep Don Walton bowling Al Miller racing humor by Art Buchwald and a picture page.
The Soviet embassy in Tokyo seeks 500000 yen indemnity for damage to the embassy and other property. Joseph L. Ehrenberger, 21, was treated at Mercy hospital for lacerations and abrasions after a bicycle accident when a van truck dragged him 101 feet following a collision with a car driven by Albert L. Dillon at Third avenue SE and Eighth street SE. No charges were filed.
Harry Green of 1265 Fourth avenue SE was ordered to plead to an assault and battery charge by Sept. 12 after Aug. 30 arraignment. Barbara Hartong of 1261 Fourth avenue SE faces a countercharge of assault and battery. she pled innocent and trial is scheduled for Sept. 26.
Michael Rabb, 25, of Dubuque altered his plea from not guilty to guilty on interstate transportation of stolen securities charges. A Monday federal trial was planned. Rabb is also held in Chicago on murder charges awaiting sentencing on the securities count. The pair allegedly stole 33 550 in series E bonds from a Dubuque home last Nov 17 and moved them to East Dubuque Illinois. Dawson, 23, pled guilty last March and received two years probation.
The House passed a three year extension of the manpower training program for unskilled workers in a 315 to 0 vote and sent the measure to the Senate for action.
Accidentlights were operating at the time of the crash with skid marks noted near the tracks police said. Kadera was pronounced dead at the scene and is survived by his wife Elizabeth two sons Raymond JC of Iowa City and Edward of West Branch a daughter Mrs Doren Shirley of Des Moines two sisters Mrs Frank Dvorsky of Iowa City and Mrs Lawrence Dvorsky of Solon. Services are set for Monday at 9 a.m. at St Wenceslaus church with a rosary Sunday at 8 p.m. at the George L. Gay funeral home.
The will of Fred C. Taylor provides that half the estate, valued well over $100,000, goes to Taylor Wine Co. employes and retirees, with gifts ranging from $150 to $2,000. The other half will go to Harrett Taylor of Hammondsport, his widow, as probated in Steuben County Surrogate's Court.
California scientists estimate that releasing all water stored behind the San Luis dam near Los Banos could flood Los Angeles county to a depth of one foot, illustrating potential regional impact of dam operations.
Candidates at a Cedar Rapids meeting discussed district representation with six of seven board members from the southeast side. West urged a director district system and a state audit, while others focused on wages, building plans, and a multi-phase $30 million program led by Superintendent Currie.
John Culver indicates willingness to debate Republican opponent Tom Riley. Tom Hyde of Citizens for Culver says ground rules are not set, mentions local TV stations seeking a joint appearance, and notes Culver debated Riley two years ago and in 1964.
Congressman John Culver told President Johnson to admit Czechoslovakians fleeing Soviet aggression, urging use of emergency parole authority under section 212(a)(5) and requesting private groups aid Czech writers and scholars to study in the United States until return is possible.
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