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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1967
Page
2
A massive Beulah hurricane struck Brownsville causing widespread damage. Police reported toppled radar tower, power outages, shattered windows, and blocked streets as the national guard moved in to curb looting. Billboards, a lumberyard shed, and large structures were split or torn apart.
Residents crowded the Brownsville civic center to escape the hurricane's fury as Beulah Beulah-like winds cut power and blocked roads. 1161 sought shelter in the civic center while others sheltered in churches and homes along Padre Island and Port Aransas.
DES MOINES AP Iowa faces a rush of issuing at least 30000 new tax permits as the 3 percent sales tax expands to cover many services starting October 1. Tax Commission Chairman Earl A Burrows Jr warns many permits may not be ready when the law takes effect. Businesses are urged to collect and remit monthly once $500 in tax is reached, otherwise quarterly.
In Southend England an army attempt to free a World War II Jeep from mud backfired as a recovery truck and bulldozer both bogged down. The team plans a tank recovery vehicle to fix beach damage caused by the recovery effort. An old tow truck finally freed the Jeep.
Funeral services held at Brush chapel at 9:30 a.m. and St. Wenceslaus church at 10 a.m. Thursday by Rt. Rev. Msgr. Anthony W. Chihak with burial in St. Mary's cemetery Solon. Friends may call at the chapel.
The council reviews bond sales for airport terminal and apron expansion sewer line funding for Allis Chalmers area Cedar Rapids interceptor project and Lincoln Way Village. Park bonds fund open space purchases while fire funds buy a ladder truck two pumpers and radios with bids shown by banks and trust companies.
The Solicitations Review committee approved the annual UNICEF campaign at Halloween with no set goal. Last year area youngsters raised about $3,600 for needy children through the United Nations program.
Linn county officials outline affidavit requirements for the $2500 exemption on taxable personal property for 1967 assessments payable in 1968. Notarized or witnessed affidavits are needed. changes of address should be reported. Household personal items are excluded from taxation and do not require an exemption affidavit.
A 22500 damages suit was filed in Linn district court against Susan O Baldwin and James H Baldwin by Peoples Bank and Trust Co of Cedar Rapids as conservator for Allen Harris. Harris was struck while crossing Third Avenue SE at Eighth Street on Sept 24, 1965, by a car driven by Mrs Baldwin. The suit seeks permanent injuries and medical expenses.
Wilma Teply filed in Linn district court for $45,000 in damages from an automobile crash on September 12, 1966. Elmer Beedy is named as defendant. Teply seeks medical expenses and lost wages plus aggravation of a pre existing neck spine and back condition after Beedy backed from a driveway and struck Teply’s westbound car on Twenty ninth street NE.
Robert E. Meyer aged 25 of 811 Cleveland Street SW pled guilty to a larceny charge. Judge Warren J. Rees scheduled a pre sentence investigation and set sentencing for September 27. Meyer had previously pleaded innocent on August 18 after being accused of taking a tire and two tool boxes from a car near Hawkeye Downs on Sixth Street SW August 15.
Legal notices show Ransom House Importers versus Winifred H Hahn for $540 with a bill of particulars. Sheets and Son vs William R Reed and Mary J Reed for $254.88 on account. Actions marked with prejudice.
A civil suit filed in Linn district court accuses William Reichle of Cedar Rapids of speeding beyond 70 mph two and a half miles south of Urbana on July 27, 1966 after a tire went flat, causing a rollover that injured passenger Michael Jones of Cedar Rapids. Jones seeks 35000 dollars for medical expenses earnings loss pain and permanent injuries.
Robert L. Wills filed a $25,000 negligence suit in Linn district court against Carla Condon over a January 22 1966 auto collision. He claims medical expenses permanent injuries lost wages and pain from the rear end crash at First Street West and Fifth Street intersection.
Cedar Rapids will petition the Iowa Commerce Commission for a public hearing on installing crossing signals at the Prairie Drive NE railroad crossing below Regis High School. The project would cost 13 500 with 80 percent state funding and 10 percent each by city and railroad. council approved the petition.
Three Cedar Rapids businesses were ransacked Tuesday night with total losses of $44.80 in cash and merchandise. Merry Inn tavern at 1000 Tenth Street SW suffered the largest haul, while Duncan Ross Distributing Co. at 3217 First Avenue SE and Rick's 66 Station at 3100 First Avenue NE reported smaller losses. Detectors noted no forced entry and entry was gained by slipping locks or removing door glass.
In Pittsburgh's Manchester district residents near poverty pool funds to form the Manchester Council Federal Credit Union. They seek safer access to small loans with lower rates than usury lenders, aiming to escape cycles of high interest and debt.
Hurricanes of September 11, 1961 cut a wide path from Brownsville to Corpus Christi. Beulah killed 40 in Texas, caused $500 million in damage, evacuated thousands, and left Brownsville isolated while authorities urged immediate action for Rockport and nearby areas. Red Cross said 30,622 evacuees sought 158 shelters. A separate credit union in Manchester aids residents with small loans, aiming for 4,500 members.
The University of California Berkeley plans a year long celebration marking its 100th anniversary from late September through May. Events will honor the 1868 charter signing on March 23 and reflect on past achievements while exploring future possibilities. Chancellor Roger W Heyns emphasizes the educational impact of the university.
The aircraft carrier Tarawa is bound for Providence where she will be converted into a war memorial and museum.
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