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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1968
Page
1
The report lists high and low temperatures for multiple cities with precipitation totals and a five day forecast indicating cooler than normal conditions. It also includes local wind, humidity, sunrise and sunset data and historical highs and lows. Separate entries note fines for intoxication and suspended sentences, plus funeral notices for several individuals with service details.
Cedar Rapids and Waterloo region officials push to designate the 518 Cedar Valley Expressway as an interstate. They cite 100000 plus Waterloo metro area population and 1500 new interstate miles approved, urging rapid action to avoid delays and align with a 518 expressway plan in eastern Iowa.
Rex Conn's What's What column previews the 18C editorial stance and outlines expected arguments. The piece frames farm policy themes and columnists who shape public debate this week.
Cedar Rapids city council approved an urban renewal amendment designating a loop block bordered by First avenue E and A avenue NE and First and Second streets NE for a department store project. The plan requires off street parking and adjusts flood line to bolster protection, with approval from the urban renewal board and HUD. no objections were raised at the hearing.
Humphrey drew large, energetic crowds in a two city New York state swing. He faced demonstrators but urged respectful dissent at Canisius College in Buffalo to influence public opinion and spur change.
The Pope denies reports of terminal illness and resignation plans. He criticizes Catholics who fear modern ideas and questions the consistency and dignity of true Christians. He laments Catholics who have left the apostolate and become troublesome to the Church of God.
President Nixon assigns William Scranton former Pennsylvania governor as campaign ambassador abroad. The trip, starting Wednesday and ending October 9, aims to gauge European leaders on rebuilding the Western alliance and views on direct US Soviet talks, not to probe Vietnam positions.
Republican candidates accuse Democrats of expanding county expenditures from four to eight million over four years. A counterreport by Art Mallon concludes the rise is partly due to payroll transfers and mandated programs. Mallon cites 1967 figures at seven million plus, while noting small tax impact and funds allocated to health, education, and federal-aid projects. Henderson criticizes Mallon’s role as auditor’s advocate.
City council votes to change parking meter fines and payment procedures. A new system adds 11 courtesy boxes, moves payment to the Municipal Court building, and keeps a 25 cent discount up to 12 hours with $1 per hour after. Five day nonpayment triggers $5 and possible court action.
Edmond J. Ballard of Watkins filed a 125000 lawsuit against Heil Co Milwaukee Grant Williams Ford Co and New Method Equipment Co alleging injuries from two accidents on Sept 29 and Dec 14 1966. He claims negligence failure to inspect and test the truck hoist and dump box and breaches of implied and express warranties. Ballard says he was thrown around in the cab during the incidents.
A suit details two crane hoist failures at Collins Fabrication and Collins Road Theater. The truck was loaded with 16 tons of crushed rock when the hoist collapsed, slamming into the frame. Ballard seeks damages for permanent dental and back injuries and disability.
Cedar Rapids police arrested four youths after they stole a 1957 car from Jefferson high school parking lot. They rammed the stolen vehicle into a pole on Edgewood road near Sixteenth Avenue SW, the pole fell onto the car, and the youths fled but were caught in a nearby field. The car belonged to Betty Bramow of 2430 Illinois Street SW and was demolished. The youths, ages 16, 16, 14, and 15, were referred to juvenile court.
The AFL-CIO general board unanimously endorsed Vice President Hubert Humphrey as its presidential candidate. The announcement came from AFL-CIO President George Meany at the close of three days of meetings in New York.
Burglars invaded Holseher Motors in Earlville Tuesday evening and stole more than $800 worth of firearms from the gun shop connected to the auto firm.
A 13 month old Cedar Rapids boy Jeff Allen Evens died in a freak accident Tuesday morning when his head became caught between a cedar chest and its lid after his mother briefly left the room. He was born August 9 1967 and survived by his parents a sister and several grandparents and great grandparents. Memorial services are planned for Thursday at Brady Mortuary with burial at Cedar Memorial and viewing hours through Friday afternoon.
Elizabeth Annette Mahany died Tuesday after a long illness. Born October 23 1923 in Des Moines she was married June 13 1947 in Ames and lived in Cedar Rapids 16 years. She was a member of St Pauls United Methodist Church. Survived by husband Robert Eugene Mahany two daughters Linda Susan Janis Kay two sons Richard John Ronald Lee her father Arch Silletto three brothers James Robert Thomas and a sister Mary Noland. Memorial services conducted at St Pauls United Methodist Church Friday at 1 30 p.m. Burial Cedar Memorial Cemetery. Memorials may go to the cancer fund.
Vivian Goodhue Minor 240 Fifteenth Street NW widow of Robert J. Minor a Cedar Rapids lifelong resident died Wednesday at Hallmar after a long illness Born October 22 1901 she married Robert J Minor August 26 1922 in Cedar Rapids The Minors ran Merchants Delivery for years and she is survived by brother Fred Goodhue Cedar Rapids Memorial services will be held at Turner Chapel West at 3 p.m. Friday by.
Walter M. Badger a Cedar Rapids resident and 50 year Mason died after a brief illness at age 66. Born 1884 in Chariton he spent 40 years with Sears Roebuck Co in Chicago before retirement in 1949. Survived by wife Frances, son Walter W. Badger and two grandchildren. Funeral at chapel east with Mizpah lodge services and a lodge meeting for Master Masons.
Arthur L. Montague 1522 N street SW died Wednesday after a long illness. Born January 10 1894 near Norway he married Ruth Hansen November 1 1949 in Lisbon. An employee of Quaker Oats for 39 years he lived in Cedar Rapids 60 years. Survived by wife a daughter Marguerite Phelps eight grandchildren eight great grandchildren and siblings. Funeral services Friday noon at Turner chapel west led by Rev E W Koberg burial in Czech National cemetery. Friends may call at Turner chapel west.
Janet Davis Turner will be cremated at Turner Chapel East at 1 30 p m Thursday in a service by Rev Walter Kellison. George Peter Turner will be buried at Oak Hill Cemetery after a 3 p m service by Rev Lewis Miller. Friends may call until 2 30 p m Thursday. casket will not be opened after the service. Donations to the Gideon Bible memorial fund are welcome.
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