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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1966
Page
3
Six day weather outlook shows near normal temperatures with showers and possible thunder on Tuesday. The section lists rainfall totals, wind, humidity, and sunrise sunset times, plus a long roster of obituaries, road fines, and court citations from Marion and nearby towns, naming many individuals and local addresses.
The AFL CIO and NAM clashed over President Johnson’s plan to suspend investment tax credits and accelerated depreciation for 16 months. AFL CIO backs the move citing inflation relief. NAM warns it won’t curb inflation and would discriminate between firms and industries. Several industry groups also oppose the measure.
Birth notices list Allen J. Wagner of Hiawatha with a daughter Laverne W. Flagel and a son Rob ert G. Meyer at 2027 G avenue NE. Also Roger G. Severide of 2455 Ninth avenue SW reports a daughter. Jerry L. Schmitz at 5320 Gordon avenue NW has a son, Richard L. Nelson at 512 Forty-first street NE a daughter, Wayne M. Mead at 395 Red Fox road SE a daughter, Donald Kennedy at 3021 Sue Lane NW a daughter, and James H. Johnston at 1565 Brockman avenue Marion a son.
Police seek unidentified man who threatened a 13 year old girl and struck her with a rock as she walked on the northeast side Wednesday evening at 27th Street and Eastern Avenue NE. The girl reported the assault to her father the next day. She was walking near a culvert by a road repair site when the man warned her to leave and began throwing stones. One rock hit her in the face but she sustained only minor injuries.
The Powell article notes a split within the Democratic faction as Gibbons seeks support from 21 Democrats while Republican members, wary of hurting GOP rights, temper expectations. Edith Green backs the effort as a pivotal moment for lawmakers to stand up and be counted.
Classifieds promise greater value for readers by packing deals, services, and opportunities into compact listings. Readers are urged to compare prices and read the fine print for best bargains.
Thomas K. Watts now of Milwaukee filed a 35000 damage suit against Larry Janda of 142 Kenmore St NE for injuries from a hunting accident in Missouri Valley Harrison County on October 25 1964. Watts says a shotgun discharged at point blank range damaging his left hand including amputation of index and middle fingers with nerve and tissue injury. He alleges negligence for unsafe firearm handling and seeks a jury trial.
Linn County Treasurer Don ald H. Cover announced the second installment tax due date for real estate personal property is Sept 30. Residents mailing payments must postmark by midnight Sept 30. no extension will be granted beyond this deadline.
Bonnie Lauf ten daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Lauf of Orchard Trailer Court route three Cedar Rapids was in good condition at St Luke s hospital Friday with head injuries from a Thursday evening accident in the trailer court drive at about 630 The deputy sheriff s report says she ran into the path of a pickup truck between two parked cars The truck was driven by Allen Wilson the court manager No charges were filed The girl s head struck the left front fender and she suffered a cut lip and a scratched knee.
Nelson V. Anderson Jr. 29, an inmate at Fort Madison state penitentiary, pleaded guilty to lascivious acts and was sentenced to three years at Fort Madison to run concurrent with a prior sentence. He had been sentenced to five years on Sept. 2 after an Aug. 16 jury conviction for assault with intent to rob. He faced charges of lascivious acts with a girl under 16.
Judge Warren J. Rees dismissed on Thursday the larceny charge against James A. Tompkins age 18 of 1026 Fifth Street NW. He volunteered for military service and has been accepted. accused of stealing tools valued at over 20 dollars on June 4 from a truck owned by Gunter Tuchel in Cedar Rapids.
Thursday Judge Harold D. Victor dismissed the application of Thomas A. Greiner of 1145 Blairs Ferry road for an appeal of a speeding conviction from the Marion police court at Greiner's request.
The court overruled a motion to review the sentence of William J. Dombroske an inmate at Fort Madison State Penitentiary. He was sentenced on April 26 1965 to five years for breaking and entering.
Judge Warren J. Rees issues a writ of certiorari directing the Cedar Rapids Civil Service Commission and Fire Chief Jesse Hunter to certify all records in a directive removing 33 captains and lieutenants from Local 11 of the firefighters union. The order delays enforcement until Oct. 10.
Judge B J Maxwell set arraignment for James W Carpenter 52 of Central City on a drunk driving charge. Carpenter was arrested Wednesday after traveling east in the 3800 block on Mt Vernon road.
Sandra Ehlers, 29, inmate at the Rockwell City women's reformatory, pled innocent before Judge Warren J. Rees to forgery. She allegedly forged the name of Mrs. Robert Smith Cedar Rapids on a $250 check and passed it May 22 at Boyson Jewelry, 213 Third Avenue SE. She is serving a one year sentence for a false uttering of a check conviction in Linn County.
Dublin detectives probed a second gasoline bomb incident in a week at the government's income tax offices. A nearby note demanded the release of Republican prisoners held in Mountjoy Prison. Both blasts caused only minor damage.
A $19,000 goal for the Community Chest drive begins October 4, $500 above the previous target. Twenty agencies will benefit from the campaign.
U S officials warn that large U S troop withdrawals from Europe could invite Russian exploitation of Western weakness Diplomatic debate grows as NATO allies struggle to expand defenses due to economic and political problems, with many not ready to fill quotas.
Dr S M Lehr will chair and coordinate the 1967 Chamber of Commerce goodwill tour. Standby reservations are being taken. The jet tour departs Cedar Rapids next April and splits into two segments: Greece and surrounding countries ending in Italy, and a continental route ending in Italy.
Susan Bean 86 widow of Fred Bean died Thursday in Kenosha Wisconsin after a long illness. A Cedar Rapids native she moved to Kenosha 16 years ago born March 18 1880 in West Union married June 10 1900 in Traer. Survived by three sons four daughters ten grandchildren sixteen great grandchildren and many relatives. Services 130 Monday Hesser Memorial chapel with cremation committal. friends may call after 2 p.m. Sunday.
Burial arrangements and calling hours listed for multiple individuals including John E Burke Edward Loyd Jordan Selma H Ferguson Beva J Caldwell Rebecca Lois Polion Ida R Lindeken Various services held at Immaculate Conception Turner Cedar Memorial Lindeken Lindeken Monahan Stewart chapels with times and clergymen named for each memorial service
Two U S diplomats canceled speeches at Adelaide University after students burned a U S flag in front of the American consulate. U S officials urged the anonymous rescuer who grabbed the flag to come forward and identify himself.
The notice promotes want ads as essential reading, urging readers to consult the classified section for valuable listings and opportunities. It emphasizes timely placement and the broad reach of classified notices.
Senate GOP Leader Dirksen said he will force a vote Monday on a constitutional amendment for voluntary school prayer. He aims to substitute the measure for a routine civil rights cloture bill and argues it would clarify court rulings enabling prayer in public schools. passage requires three fours of states. Mansfield offered no plan to table, noting Dirksen deserves debate time.
Former President Eisenhower exited Walter Reed Army Hospital in Washington Friday after a two night and one day stay for a routine checkup, according to a spokesman.
A COLOR broadcast at 7 p m on Friday presents THE TIME TUNNEL. Viewers can expect a special program on KCRG TV Channel 9 featuring historical segments and adventure-themed content.
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