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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1966

Page

3

Saturday Weather Summary and Local Obituary Notices

Highs and lows listed for cities including Indianapolis Denver Los Angeles and Seattle with Saturday readings. The report includes dawn to night temperatures, barometer readings, humidity, wind, sunrise and sunset times, and monthly normals. Obituary notices and funeral details follow for multiple Iowa towns with dates, service times, and burial info.

Apolis Nease Norteans Denver New Ao D.moines L.angeles Phoenix Miami Seattle

Timber fires in California burn over three million dollars

Fires in Klamath and Sierra National forests destroyed more than 17 000 acres and wiped out 160 million board feet of Douglas fir valued at about 3.2 million dollars. Firefighters aided by planes and bulldozers built lines at up to 9000 feet, with 300 Southwest Indians among 3 000 personnel.

San Francisco California Klamath National Forest Oregon Sierra National Forest Fresno U. S. Forest Service Klamath Iron Mountain Merced River Sierra Yreka

Liberian Ship Loudi Listed but Not in Immediate Danger

The Chilean navy said the Liberian merchant ship Loudi, which had radioed that it was sinking in the Straits of Magellan, was aground and listing but posed no immediate danger of sinking.

Santiago Chile Loudias Straits of Magellan

Billy Graham Cancels Poland Visit For Scotland Trip

Evangelist Billy Graham says he will travel privately to Scotland this month instead of visiting Poland after the Polish government denies a visa. Graham's office says the Polish embassy in Washington cited timing concerns and encouraged a future trip.

Atlanta Billy Graham Scotland Poland Graham Washington

Deaths Michael L. Hageman 17 Cedar Rapids

Michael Leo Hageman 17 of 939 Eighteenth avenue SW died Saturday after a lingering illness He was born November 13 1948 in Cedar Rapids lived here all his life He was a member of St Patrick s Catholic church and would have been a La Salle high school senior He survived by four sisters and two brothers and his grandmother A requiem high mass will be held Tuesday at 9 30 am at St Patrick s with burial at Mt Calvary Rosary is Monday at 8 pm at Teahen chapel where friends may call after 2 pm Monday

Michael Leo Hageman Eighteenth Avenue Arnold Hageman Cedar Rapids St. Patrick’s Catholic Church la Salle High School Bernard Mason Patricia Lee Christine Lori Joseph Terry William Hageman Greeley St. Patrick’s Church Robert McDonald Mt. Calvary Father McDonald Teahen Chapel

Memorial and funeral notices from Turner’s Chapel and area cemeteries

Memorial services and burials for multiple individuals listed by Turner's Chapel with dates, times, and burial places. Service by Rev. Edward Douglass, Rev. Ralph B. Colton, Rev. Paul K. Figge, and others. Cemeteries include Oakwood Stratford Oak Hill Raetz Greenwood Muscatine St. John's. Friends may call. caskets not open after services.

Geesey Michael B Hesser Edward Douglass First Baptist Church Level Lodge Masonic Order of Central City Oakwood Cemetery Stratford Gralund Lydia Anna Turner’s Ralph B. Colton Oak Hill Raetz John F Turner's Paul K. Figge Atkins Taylor, Queen Percy Burt de Marce Rex F John P. Woods

Mickey Rooney Weds Margie Lane in Las Vegas Chapel

Mickey Rooney married Margie Lane in a Las Vegas wedding chapel. The 43 year old divorcee stood taller than Rooney as they exchanged vows and he kissed her, then she cried during the ceremony.

Las Vegas Mickey Rooney Las Vegas Strip Margie Lane Los Angeles

Ski Honeymoon Water Skiing Couple Drawn From Wedding

Francis Sullivan age 31 and Pauline Alfree age 23 wed in Whitstable England. After the reception the couple went water skiing with Sullivan in bowler and tails and Alfree in a bikini and bridal veil.

Whitestable England UPI Francis Sullivan Pauline Alfree

Johnson orders broad restraint on federal credit programs

President Johnson calls for reduced federal expenditures and tighter credit. Fowler says no sale of government held debt in 1966 unless markets improve. Agencies including OEO TVA GSA FDIC and ICC ordered to cut direct loans and financing, aiming for a sizable net reduction in credit demand.

Johnson Fowler FNMA Export-Import Bank of Washington Budget Bureau Office of Economic Opportunity Tennessee Valley Authority General Services Administration Federal Home Loan Board Federal Deposit Insurance Corp Interstate Commerce Commission National Capital Planning Commission

West Virginia Mayor Seeks Lincoln Statue in Des Moines

Summersville mayor William Bryant visited Des Moines seeking a public statue of Abraham Lincoln for West Virginia. He met sculptor Fred Martin Torrey, saw a model titled Lincoln Walks at Midnight, and discussed costs and possibly casting for erection at the Charleston capitol.

DES Torrey Summersville West Virginia Capitol Charleston Bryant New York

Riot in Atlanta injures property as police seal blocks

In northeast Atlanta rocks and bottles were thrown, smashing windows and windshields of passing cars. Riot-equipped officers sealed off several blocks and made multiple arrests, including Hosea Williams, SCLC political action director and top MLK aide.

Atlanta Hosea Williams Southern Christian Leadership Conference Martin Luther King

Senator Williams proposes 15 member urban affairs committee

Sen Harrison Williams of New Jersey asks Congress to create a 15 member Senate committee on urban affairs to study the impact of federal aid on U S cities. The panel would review existing programs and develop bold new proposals for future funding and improvement.

Washington Harrison Williams Senate New Jersey Democrat U. S Williams

Frank Lorence 76 Injured in Street Collision

Frank Lorence age 76 of 1814 C street SW suffered a broken leg and scalp cuts when struck by a car at Sixteenth Avenue and C Street SW Saturday evening. He was admitted to Mercy hospital in good condition. Police say he was crossing at about 6 p.m. when Robert J. Le Febure of Fairfax turned the car. No charges were filed.

Frank Lorence C Street Sixteenth Avenue Lorence Mercy Hospital Robert J. LeFebure Fairfax LeFebure

Breakins Reported At Three Cabins In Linn County

The Linn County sheriff's office investigated breakins at three cabins and a trailer along a county road east of Cedar Rapids. A TV was stolen from Henry Kaloda's cabin. other Kaloda and William Miller cabins and Ed Jones trailer were entered or prowled with no further thefts. The incidents occurred on county road 24 just north of Highway 30.

Linn County Sheriff's Office Cedar Rapids Henry Kaloda Kaloda William Miller Ed Jones

Chile Reports 17 Percent Cost Rise in Eight Months 1966

Chilean government reported on a Saturday that the cost of living increased by 17 percent during the first eight months of 1966. The finding highlights economic pressures affecting households across the nation and signals ongoing inflationary trends.

Santiago, Chile Chile

Miss America crowned at Atlantic City pageant

Beauty contest crowned Miss Oklahoma who will travel 200000 miles during her reign with a 10000 dollar scholarship and 75000 in appearance fees. Runners up included Miss California Charlene Dallas Miss Tennessee Vicki Lynn Hurd and more with multiple scholarship awards and special talent honors announced.

California Charlene Dallas Danville Tennessee Vicki Lynn Hurd Kingsport Ohio Sharon Elaine’ Phillian Delaware New Hampshire Nancy Ann Naylor Rye Beach Oklahoma Atlantic City

All-Purpose Plane to Air Force in 67 Scheduled

The Defense Department says the F-111A all purpose plane will equip Air Force combat units next year with production on schedule. The Navy version F111B faces weight issues and a 1970 operational date, while the cost of the TFX project has exceeded 1962 estimates. Senator McClellan urges reopen hearings as the program faces criticism and cost overruns.

Air Force Washington Defense Department Stuart Symington D-Mo Navy Strategic Air Command Defense McNamara Congress General Dynamics Corp. Fort Worth Symington Department Sen. McClellan D-Ark

Sun Rocket Launch By Three Students Postponed

New York AP reports a plan by three students aged 19 to 20 to launch a sun rocket from Staten Island was postponed due to technical and legal concerns. Police veto cited as public nuisance and aircraft risk with an estimated project cost of 1000 dollars. The trio Howard Dyckoff Robert Jones and Fred Wagner aimed to use helium balloons to lift the rocket to 50000 feet triggering a three stage ascent toward the sun.

NEW York Staten Island Leonard Racioppo Howard Dyckoff Brooklyn Poly

Camp Good Health Fund Closes Budget Shortfall for 1966

The recipient list shows donations including Camp Good Health and the mentally challenged care fund. Notable contributors include John B. Turner & Son and Winter Temple No. 78. Total listed gifts total 9,501.53 with a budget of 12,220.00 for 1966 and 2,718.47 yet to be raised.

Fred H. Killen Rosseves Camp Good International Alliance Sandy Susie Linda Parker Barb Linda Davis Bobby Rene Senninger Ann Wischer Edna G. Young Barbara Ann Young John B. Turner & Son Bernice Pratt Mabel E. Rawson Sam Lewis Sam Lewis, Jr Laurel Leo Lewis Leo Frederick Minnie Sturges Winter Temple Jerry Dutrt Winter Temple No Retay

Boy Struck After Running Into Street Near Park

A two year old boy, Arlyn Chesley, ran into the street from behind a parked car and was struck by a car driven by Roger Haddy. The incident occurred shortly before 1 p.m. on Fifteenth Street SE. Chesley was treated for cuts and bruises at St. Luke’s Hospital and listed in fair condition. no charges were filed.

Fifteenth Street SE Arlyn Chesley Alvin Chesley Roger Haddy St. Luke’s Hospital

Nasser appoints 29-man cabinet led by Sidki Soliman

Cairo AP dispatch says President Nasser decreed a 29 member cabinet headed by former high dam minister Sidki Soliman. The lineup excludes Abdel Wahab Hatem the former deputy premier for culture and national guidance.

Cairo Nasser Sidki Soliman Culture and National Guidance Ab‘del Uader Hatem

The Cedar Rapids Gazette Subscription Rates Change

The notice lists subscription rates for Cedar Rapids Gazette readers including night edition six issues for $1.25 a month and $13 a year, Sunday and afternoon editions seven issues for $1.35 a month and $14 a year, with U S territories at $23.40 a year. It specifies carrier and mail terms and that no mail subscriptions are accepted in towns with Gazette carrier service.

U. S

Victor Borge to Open Wartburg Artist Series October 16

Victor Borge the Danish born comic pianist will headline Wartburg college's Artist Series on October 16 with Leonid Hambro. The season includes Baren, Vienna Choir Boys, Royal Winnipeg Ballet and New York Woodwind Quintet. Tickets on sale by mail to Dr A W Swensen Wartburg college Waverly 50677.

Vienna Choir Boys Wartburg Royal Winnipeg Ballet New York Woodwind Quintet Neumann Auditorium Borge Knights Gymnasium A. W. Swensen Wartburg College Waverly

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