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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1967
Page
24
Five day outlook shows temperatures near normal with minor daily changes. Normal lows 50 to 56, highs in the 70s, rainfall six to eight tenths of an inch mainly as showers or thunderstorms late week. Sunday lows and highs listed for multiple cities with barometer, humidity and wind notes. Mississippi LaCrosse and river readings included with various city gauges.
Birth announcements list several families in Cedar Rapids and nearby areas, noting Mercy and St Luke's hospital births with names such as Chandrakant Netha, Jimmie Exline, and James Fisher. Multiple marriage licenses issued among Cedar Rapids residents. A run of local police reports covers traffic fines, accidents, fires, and public notices, detailing speeds, violations, and penalties for residents in Marion, Cedar Rapids, and surrounding towns.
A Johnson county district court hearing tested a bid by 20 business people for a temporary injunction to halt urban renewal in Iowa City. Witnesses include Ken neth Belle and Barry Lundberg as discussions cover renewal funding declarations and council powers. A separate Linn County verdict awarded 49,500 dollars to Robert R. and Donna M. Newmire after a condemnation case involving Center Point road NE.
Winfred J. Smith of 606 Third Street NW was arrested on an assault with intent to commit great bodily harm charge. His wife Barbara Smith of the same address signed the warrant. She said he beat her with a belt after returning home at 8:30 am Sunday, causing facial injuries treated at Mercy hospital with eleven stitches. Smith pled guilty before Justice of the Peace Glenn Powers but was bound over to the grand jury with a $500 bond.
A 27 year old Arizona man, Thomas A. Smith, was accidentally shot and died at Mercy hospital after a rifle discharged in the Cedar Rapids home of George S. Petit at 11 a.m. Sunday. Smith was reading the paper in the living room when the rifle went off, the bullet striking him in the head. Mrs. Petit was nearby scrubbing the floor. Petit did not know the gun was loaded. Smith’s parents were en route from Arizona. In other notes, work release privileges were suspended for five days for Joseph J. Gaal after he failed to appear for work from jail. Gaal, 24, faces contempt of court as he serves two 30 day sentences for intoxication and assault and battery.
A cash register valued at 800 dollars containing 3160 was taken from the 150 Gulf station in Central City early Sunday while two attendants were in an adjoining cafe. It was recovered near a gravel road north of Central City. The sheriff’s office investigates with no witnesses found.
Russell Clark, 8, of 1800 Twentieth Street NW, was taken to Mercy hospital with scalp lacerations after his bike, moving on the wrong side of Twentieth Street NW, struck a parked car owned by Willard Williams at 816 Twentieth Street NW Saturday morning.
Senator Dirksen of Illinois said he would quit politics if he admitted brainwashing, joking at reporters about Romney and his own resilience to pressure. He noted he has faced snowstorms and snow jobs from all sides and maintains his own point of view differs from President Johnson’s.
An earthquake rattled Manila on Monday for about 30 seconds. Tall buildings swayed and glass windows rattled, but there was no major damage reported.
Courthouse records show Olson vs Scheibelhut for 175 dollars on a written lease. Nassif dba La Femme Coiffure Beauty Salon vs Johnsons for 670 dollars on a promissory note. Public Finance Service vs Godsey family for 268.09 dollars. Meyer dba Best Oil Co. vs Dawson for 873.89 dollars.
London says Britain's sovereignty was breached by South Africa sending police to Rhodesia for anti guerrilla actions. Government sources expect a formal protest note. Also reports outline a civil case in which James McMurray sues Emmett C. Kyes over a December 1964 automobile collision on Sixth Street Road NW, claiming Kyes caused wages loss and medical expenses.
Continued election page notes Cedar Rapids west side voters choosing a representative for Area Ten Community College board with incumbent John Gerber unopposed. Cedar Rapids resident Carl W. Hendrickson Jr also unopposed for county school board. Polls close at 7 o clock.
Moscow reports the planned four week rocket firing program in the Pacific ended after eight days with no reason given. The notice said the tests were successfully completed and the Pacific area about 1,500 miles off the Soviet east coast is again open to ships and aircraft.
Jenny Chen aged 25 from 1234 Fourth Avenue SE was treated at St. Luke's for head lacerations after being a passenger in a car driven by Benjamin M Lin. Police say Lin car turned left at First Avenue and Collins Road NE in front of James R Whitford of 1103 Twenty sixth Street SE.
In Sanaa Egypt starts evacuating equipment and supplies from Yemen as part of the Khartoum accord with Nasser and Faisal. Hodeidah will serve as the embarkation point for about 35,000 Egyptian troops aiding Republican forces against Saudi backed royalists aiming to regain power since 1962.
U S spokesman said the strike would reduce North Vietnam coal exports to allies to a trickle for now as cranes and wharves were knocked out. Pilots reported no ships in port. Air force battles with Mig-17s above Hanoi routes saw seven encounters. One Thunderchief claimed a probable kill. the American pilot asked for anonymity. No American losses were announced.
President elect Thieu urged on Meet the Press that U S troops bear most heavy combat while South Vietnamese forces handle pacification. He proposed peace talks with Hanoi and a possible one week bombing pause. Ellsworth Bunker noted talks could start before next U S election but denied secret information. He also suggested the war might fade away without a firm settlement.
Obituaries list Sister Mary Ildephonse Holland 83 former Mt. Mercy president from 1928-33 and 1946-61 died at Mercy hospital after lengthy illness. Funeral arrangements pending at Monahan-Stewart. Etna Forristall of Cedar Rapids died Saturday born July 30 181 at Coggan. Surviving include daughters a son, a sister and many grandchildren. Services at Coggon Presbyterian Church, burial Prairieburg. Joseph Quigley Cedar Rapids resident 30 years retired mason died Sunday after brief illness born 1903 in Londonderry Ireland. Survived by wife Agnes and two brothers. Memorials at Turner Chapel East. Silas E Bradley Cedar Rapids resident, former Olivet Presbyterian church member, died Saturday after brief illness. Survived by wife Dora a daughter and several grandchildren. Services at Chapel East. Master Masons to meet at Springville hall for services.
Word has been received of the deaths in Kansas City and Cedar Rapids. Wilbur L Harrison 56 formerly of Cedar Rapids died Monday in Kansas City. Survived by wife a son Benjamin two sisters Mrs Harold Pound Mrs J L Miller two brothers Paul and Donald and three grandchildren. Services Wednesday 3 p.m. at Chapel of Memories Rev Paul Sommerville burial Cedar Memorial cemetery in charge. Edward W Porter Cedar Rapids resident 57 years retired water works foreman died Monday after a long illness. Survived by daughters Emma M Mead Dallas and Annie Taylor Cedar Rapids. Chapel east time to be announced. Friends may call after 1 p.m.
Memorial services for Ira Vern Canaday held at 3 30 am Tuesday at Rohn Funeral Home led by Rev Don Anderson with burial at Linwood Cemetery. Joe Divishek services at Brush Chapel Tuesday at 2 pm conducted by Jerry Drahoveal with burial at Babcock Remote near North Liberty. Friends may call at the chapel.
Life Insurance Co of North America sues Marilyn Cortez in federal court seeking a declaratory judgment that it need not pay a $13,000 death benefit on a policy application dated May 13 1965. The decedent died May 22, 1965 after a May 15 premium. The company contends the policy wasn’t issued by death and the applicant failed to pass a physical. A medical exam was done the day after application and a conditional receipt was issued May 16. The insurer learned of the death May 28 after the application was rejected. Jury list includes Inez Imler, Lawrence Becker, Helen Langlas, Marguerite Blanchard, Dorothy Foubert, Rodney Peterson, Guy Phillips, Olive Bassett, Dorthy Cummins, Helen Cleveland, Irma Iverson, Laurel Condon.
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