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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1966
Page
13
Mayor Hubbard announced the council will present the central business district renewal plan to the public on October 19 with an auditorium of ample seating. The meeting is for explanation only and a later, broader discussion will follow, with federal submission contingent on public input.
The council deferred two requests for downtown street parking during next week from Xerox Corp and the Iowa Mobile Home Association to display office copiers and mobile home products. Mayor Johnson opposed using streets for commercial displays citing traffic safety and suggested renting a parking lot instead.
The Prairie school board voted to discontinue rides for seventh and eighth grade students to high school athletic events, citing low interest and cost. Junior high principal James Jennings urged the change, while marshalled dissent urged maintaining the service. New board chair Cliff Leonard was elected as results were canvassed, with John Vondra defeating Fred Stigers 127 to 99 for one seat. Lloyd Williams and Elmer Grissel won re-election.
State Civil Defense Director Ray Stiles will address county firemen and Civil Defense volunteers Thursday at the Memorial Building Armory. Cedar Rapids Fire Department hosts the event with several groups meeting in armory rooms and a 8 10 p m speech.
A federal court jury acquitted Aubrey C. Willingham of transporting a woman across state lines for prostitution. The Waterloo man faced two counts and an 18 year old involvement charge linked to a November flight from Waterloo to Bay City Michigan. The jury deliberated about six hours, ending the case at 8 30 p m. Willingham claimed no agreement existed and denied paying the plane fare. The trial before Judge Edward J McManus began Monday morning.
David E. Clark 18 son of Mr and Mrs Oliver Clark of Martelle was located after being missing since Saturday. Sheriff Walter Grant said he was found Monday by a deputy in a corn field near his parents farm. Grant declined further details until his investigator reports.
Report of primary results across states detailing renomination wins and losses. Notable headlines include Chenoweth and Evans in Colorado, Allott and Love in Colorado GOP, Mahoney over Sickles in Maryland, Agnew GOP nomination, Gregg and Thyng in New Hampshire, Hunt and Barry races, Wilentz challenging Case in New Jersey, and Briggs facing Pell in Rhode Island.
Don Gardner parks commissioner announced winter reservations are now being taken in the parks department office on the third floor of city hall for Mohawk pavilion across from Ellis park. Heated pavilion can host overnight camping and group meals with minimum rentals of 5 dollars or 10 dollars for 24 hours.
A reader urges not to store items but place them in a classified ad to fetch value. The message directs advertising any unused goods and provides the phone number 362-1121 to reach an ad taker. It emphasizes reaching buyers who need the items regardless of type.
Gazette is published daily and Sunday at Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406. Rates show by carrier 2 cents per week and by mail for 1 year 138 dollars, with afternoon and Sunday editions offered. Subscriptions for U S territories cost 22.40 annually. no mail subscriptions for towns with carrier service.
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