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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1967
Page
1
The daily record lists high and low temperatures for major cities and precipitation totals, with a summary of normals and yearly comparisons. It includes barometric readings, humidity, wind, sunrise and sunset times, plus birth notices and funeral service schedules from several towns.
Iowa labor leader Jake Mincks executive secretary of the Iowa Federation of Labor urged the National Farmers Organization to unite with city workers for fair prices. He compared labor and farming problems, noted NFO's push toward collective bargaining and potential legal roadblocks, and urged emphasis on legislation and political action.
Betty Mae Grabbe 35 charged with first degree manslaughter in the fatal stabbing of her husband Elvin Grabbe 41 in their Waterville Ohio home. She pled innocent and is free on a $1000 bond. Elvin is survived by two stepsons two sisters and his parents. Services set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Goettsch funeral home Anamosa Iowa.
Four Linn county jail inmates charged with assault with intent to inflict great bodily harm pled guilty to assault and battery. Judge B J Maxwell imposed 30 day terms in the county jail to run consecutively with other sentences. Names include Michael Slykhuis Thomas E Carney Edward Duffy and Dennis W Ealy awaiting grand jury action on the original charge. Carney freed for time served and Slykhuis sent to Johnson county authorities. Duffy remains jailed to serve his term.
A Cedar Rapids jury awarded Angeline A. and Arlan L. Douda 6265 in an auto collision suit against Deloris L. Luse after two hours deliberation. Mrs Douda received 5765 and her husband 500 for damages from a Feb 23 1965 rear end crash that sidelined her six months from work.
Deputies report a four-vehicle crash after a car borrowed by Reese passed the other vehicle and crossed into a southbound lane. The Reese car spun several times and struck a second car. the Dickerson station wagon caught fire and the gas tank exploded. Craig Hanson of Des Moines was uninjured.
The Senior Recreation Center at 400 Fourth Avenue SE invites the public to an open house Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. as part of its third anniversary celebration. Members will display projects and provide refreshments. an anniversary dinner and program for members is planned for Sept 15 with advance reservations.
Delegates to the 20th national reunion of the 34th Red Bull Infantry division reached over half of 350 expected as registration continued at the Montrose hotel in Cedar Rapids. The event marks the division's 50th year with keynotes by Donald Johnson and Steamboat Bill Petersen. Saturday features include luncheons, entertainment, and a memorial service, with officers elected Sunday morning. Delegates hailed from 37 states plus Hawaii. Iowa and Ohio lead in representation, with three World War I veterans registered.
Kathleen M. Peterson, 19, of 4340 Regal avenue NE, arrested for disturbing the peace and resisting an officer at a car truck crash scene on Eighth avenue SE and Fifth street SE. She allegedly used profane language in front of bystanders and had to be forced into a squad car. Turner, 630 Seventh street SE, charged with failure to yield. Peterson, a bystander who knew Turner, held in city jail Saturday.
Geraldine Suttles, 19, of 511 Sixth Street SE, arrested on a warrant charging assault and battery and injury to a vehicle. Warrant signed Sept 6 by Mabel Bennett, both employed at Union Ring drive-in. Suttles allegedly tried to take Bennett’s car, assaulted her, tore clothing, and shattered the windshield with a thrown bottle. She was being held.
James K. Kelsey of Iowa City is listed in satisfactory condition at Mercy hospital after a Friday night accident west of the I-80 and US-218 junction. Authorities say he fell asleep, his car struck a semi truck, no details on others involved.
At the Iowa Motor Truck Assn convention a former Danish editor cites growing adoption of 65-foot double bottom trucks. He notes 35 states allow doubles in some form and ICC projections say all states may permit them within a decade. He argues road safety and modern highways justify the change while warning public sentiment can frame the issue as a hazard.
Frank Wilkie a 62 year old resident of 515 Forest drive SE announces his bid for the Cedar Rapids commissioner of public safety. He is the third city employee to run, joining Assistant Police Chief Vaude Fellwock Fireman Charles Schmitt and civilians Patrick Casey and James P Dolan in the crowded field for this fall's municipal election.
Mrs. Frank Cramer of 1675 Ninth Street NW reports a $25 antique frame stolen from her porch Friday evening. Also notes classes begin September 19 and invites reservations for evenings or weekends at Florida's Sewing Basket 362-1283. Dial 365-9202 for Paris Academy course details.
Authorities search Friday for Mack H. Allen 54 of Rock Island a prisoner from Linn county jail after he walked away from University hospital Iowa City where he was treated for internal bleeding He faced $5000 bond on a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses for shortchanging an attendant at Marion Champlin service station on August 16 He was taken to the hospital Friday noon and by 615 pm had disappeared before deputy could arrive.
Toledo sheriff Milo Quigley reports a Thursday night breakin at the Sheda tavern in Chelsea totaling 800 dollars. Loot included 240 dollars in cash 145 cartons of cigarettes 10 cigarette lighters 11 half gallon bottles of liquor and five fifths of liquor. Two additional breakins were recorded that Thursday in Elberon and Tama.
Otto Ewy, 51, of Lime Springs, Iowa, was electrocuted when a dragline boom touched a power line late Friday. Authorities say he was leaning on or touching the dragline at the moment of impact.
Honolulu Star Bulletin reports a Vietnam based Marine letter signed Wilson Afao alleging marines in their section were intoxicated by marijuana during an early morning attack. The writer claims six marines smoke-related deaths occurred. the Marine Corps says the facts are under review and hometown not listed.
In Des Moines the city opened two dumps to the public Saturday for the first time since hundreds of workers walked off the job Thursday. A Friday court order ended blockades, but garbage collection and many services stayed halted. About 700 employees were idle amid a deadlock over pay raises.
Three persons were injured in a two car crash on Rochester avenue in Iowa City Friday evening. Paul Tisinger 22 of Tipton was in serious condition at Mercy hospital with internal injuries. Rev. Richard Tinklenberg 61 of Iowa City and his wife Frances 57 were treated with serious and satisfactory conditions for facial fractures head injuries and possible internal injuries. Tisinger faced a charge of failure to have his vehicle under control.
The News criticizes Romney for apparent shifts on Vietnam policy labeling his past remarks as brainwashed by officials. It questions his consistency and warns the campaign lacks organized goals. Leonard Hall, Romney’s campaign manager, says the editorial won’t affect his nomination bid.
Mt. Vernon woman Pauline G. Maaske, 43, of 718 A avenue, was arrested Friday afternoon for taking 25 dollars worth of goods from Armstrong's. Items included a table cloth two girdles men’s socks and a hot dish tray. Maaske posted 500 dollar bond and was released.
Donna K. Roman reports a purse stolen from the Onion Ring drive in at Fourteenth avenue and Second street SE. The purse valued at about 5 dollars contained identification papers and two contact lenses worth 250 dollars total. she wants the lenses returned.
The Rev. Most Rev. Gerald O'Keefe will preside at the dedication of St. Marys Catholic church education building in Solon. The remodeled three story facility adds nine classrooms a parish center and auditorium with carpeting in each room. Work was completed in June.
Judi Perry an 18 year old Quaker joins Jane Boyd Community House in Cedar Rapids under the Brethren Volunteer Service program. The project began in 1948 to offer conscientious objectors alternate service and now provides choices among 300 options. Judi trained two months at New Windsor Md prior to postponing college.
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