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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1968
Page
12
Grain Millers Local 100 says double time for Sunday work has been in the contract for 25 years. Penick wants time and a half, asserting it is unique in the wet milling industry. Both sides met briefly under federal mediation after five weeks of strike.
In Cedar Rapids the school race shows Curran 576 and West 516 with Nelson favored for his teaching degree. Lipsky led in many east side precincts while Barber rose in key areas. official canvass is next Monday. A Local 100 strike at Penick Plant reports two serious accidents amid wage dispute and management accusations of unsafe operations.
Vice president Hubert Humphrey, in a Los Angeles news conference, said substantial negotiations to end the Vietnam War would begin before January. He declined to detail, reiterated he is not in favor of unconditional bombing cessation, and noted new concessions are unlikely from negotiators. A brief scuffle with a protester occurred as he greeted supporters.
Bob Krob was re elected to the College Community school board with 169 votes in district 5 while his wife drew a write in for Mrs Krob. James Bowersox defeated Jackson Anderson 185 to 93 for district 6. Cliff Leonard won district 1 with 172 votes and David Neuhaus ran unopposed for treasurer with 176 votes.
President Rene Barrientos ordered the state school system closed for the rest of the year to counter a 5,000-strong teachers strike demanding higher wages. He warned of job losses for strikers and pledged to recruit new teachers for the next year to prevent disturbances and curb anarchism in education.
The automobile industry in the United States uses more than two-fifths of the nation s malleable iron output, illustrating the sector s heavy material requirements and impact on steel production.
United Nations Secretary General U Thant said Greece paid $600,000 toward the costs of the U N peacekeeping force on Cyprus for the second half of 1968.
County residents along Linn Road between Whittier and Waubeek urged the Linn board of supervisors to place the road high in the 1969 county road program. Chairman Scolaro advised submitting the plea in November before state approval. He noted pressure to include many poorly maintained roads while Dudley Henderson warned funds would detract from secondary road projects. Bowdish cited four recent accidents and the road’s heavy Boy Scout traffic as justification.
United Arab Republic officials warned of violent retaliatory measures against Israel amid a tense Suez Canal front. Both sides accused each other of starting a 54 hour battle that killed at least 32 people as Dayan and Riad toured battle lines and U A R commanders noted a recent artillery buildup.
Frankie M. Carr sues Mary J. McLaren for 19481.73 in Linn County Court over a November 1966 Cedar Rapids crash that left permanent injuries. The defendant counterclaims negligence by Carr and seeks 128.44 for car damage. both actions settled out of court after jury panel assembled.
Donald Alatalo sues the City Club Tap owner seeking 28 631 10 in damages for injuries from an accident alleged to be caused by a intoxicated customer. Leo E McNamara or an employee allegedly served Titus on Nov 21 22 1966 after she was intoxicated. Titus allegedly drove and collided with another car.
Rex Conn delivers a humor filled column on farm life and trends. The piece blends observations on rural routines with light commentary and practical tips for readers managing land crops and livestock.
The Cedar Rapids city council decided to insert revisionary clauses in future rezoning ordinances for industrial, commercial, and multiple family dwelling properties. A reversionary clause states that if proposed development is not started within a set period, the ordinance may revert to the former zoning. A TV listing for THATS LIFE on KCRG-TV 9 at 9 00 PM on Tuesday September 24 is noted in color.
U S Ambassador Llewellyn Thompson returned to Moscow after consultations in Washington and talks with President Johnson. He said no special message was conveyed and declined further questions on U S Soviet relations amid the Czech crisis. Thompson had left Moscow on vacation August 7 and then to Washington after the August 20 intervention in Czechoslovakia by the Soviet Union and its East bloc allies.
Police arrested more than 300 negro students at the University of Illinois after they smashed Union lounges and refused to leave. The protests, linked to Project 500 housing and loan concerns, followed a meeting with Chancellor Peltason.
Cedar Rapids officials consider buying TV inspection gear including a camera receiver and mobile van at about 22000 dollars plus 3000 for videotaping. W G Jaques Co of Des Moines offered 0.30 per linear foot for early inspections. Jensen says the rig will locate breaks roots and other faults and save time.
Cedar Rapids Planning Director Don B. Salyer urged the city council to use urban renewal land for a temporary off street parking lot possibly by late 1969. He suggested delaying demolition of a service station to house the lot attendant, but Safety Commissioner Oberthein dismissed the idea. The planned lot could not be metered due to redevelopment sale, and the proposal was tabled for further study.
Washington sources report Veterans traveling to VA hospitals for treatment will receive a mileage allowance increase to 6 cents per mile from 5. President Johnson issued the change via an executive order.
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