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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1966
Page
11
Readable fragments report Friday temperatures in multiple cities, rainfall, and sun times, followed by detailed municipal court speeding fines for numerous residents with amounts ranging from 10 to 35 dollars. Obituary notices list services for Tipton and Shellsburg residents, with addresses and times.
Three Cedar Rapids boys ages 12 14 and 15 were arrested in Norway early Saturday after authorities stopped them driving a stolen vehicle. Charged as juveniles with grand larceny of a motor vehicle they were returned to Cedar Rapids and to the juvenile bureau before being released to their parents pending Linn county probation. The car registered to Maxine Rutherford 507 Thirty fifth street NE was stolen Friday night. Arrest was by Gary Butz town marshal Norway.
Theresa E. Roudabush, 30, of 173 Harriet avenue NW, received a forehead laceration when her car struck a parked vehicle on Johnson avenue NW at 2 45 a.m. She was treated at Mercy Hospital and released. She faced a municipal court charge for failing to have her vehicles under control and was fined 10 dollars plus costs.
Washington AP. President Johnson faces war spending projections ranging from 10 to 30 billion annually as governors and senators dispute actual costs. Senator Stennis and Senator Case argue the Pentagon figure underestimates true expense and a large supplemental bill may be required.
Eyewitnesses describe Edward Lee known as Al Lee advancing on James Ware after a street fight at Jimmie's Barbecue. Ware fired a carbine from behind the counter, Lee was struck and rushed to Mercy Hospital then University Hospitals. Ware surrendered and awaits attorney consultation. Police suspect Ware owned the gun. Lee’s address is 909 Eighth Street SE. Ware resides above the restaurant.
Budapest reports claim top secret CIA documents show espionage against France West Germany and neutral Austria. Hungarians named as recruited agents include Nandor Kiss and Dr Lajos Hackl with alleged CIA training tools and sabotage plans.
Joe Bolt age 60 suffered neck and back injuries in a two car crash at Williams Boulevard and Sixteenth Avenue SW Saturday at 11 a.m. He was admitted to St. Luke's hospital in fairly good condition. The other driver was Richard W. Schumaker 19 of 827 Twenty First Avenue SW who was charged with failing to have his vehicle under control.
Naval officials reported Saturday that seven bodies were found in the hull of the West German submarine Hai which sank September 14. Five crewmen remain missing from the 19 aboard.
Obituary notices report Leon Wiley a Cedar Rapids retiree and former mail carrier who died after a long illness. Frank Wesley Martin a WWII veteran dies in Shelbyville Illinois. Gladys Ewing Cedar Rapids resident for 35 years dies after a short illness. Berdina Hospers Sun current studio head dies after heart surgery in Minneapolis. Jerry Kroulik Cedar Rapids resident dies at 76 with services planned in the city. Burial details and survivor lists provided for each case.
Memorial services are set at 10 am Monday at the Bernyl Brush chapel. Burial details note friends may call at the chapel after noon Sunday. Survivors include one daughter Mrs Elvin Behrens of League City Texas and one son Carey at home.
Tass reports a month long rocket test series in the Pacific from Sept 26 to Oct 25. Tests occur in an empty zone between the Aleutians and Midway with carrier rockets for future space launches. Nations using sea and air lanes were asked to keep ships and planes out daily from noon to midnight.
Mayor John Lindsay pledges a bigger role in Harlem education amid protest at the $1 million Intermediate School 201. He blames the board of education for isolation from the community after three days of picketing and 11 arrests. Attendance rose to 453 as tensions persisted over Negro principal demands and Lisser’s future.
Two Cedar Rapids brothers Jerry Bean and Larry Bean paid fines after police stopped their ill equipped car twice on the southeast side. Jerry faced charges of driving with a suspended license and equipment violations. Larry was fined for allowing him to drive and for equipment standards violations. The incident occurred Wednesday night with stops at Fourth Avenue SE and First Street SE. The fines were imposed by Municipal Judge Loren Hullinger Jr with Jerry’s license suspension pending.
Washington AP reports Georgetown University ends its ban on drinking in male dorms to foster student responsibility. University officials say the change aims to encourage mature behavior and safer campus life.
In Tempe Arizona police have few leads in the stabbing death of 20 year old Arizona State University coed Laura Bernstein. Her parents from Fair Lawn New Jersey will bring her body home for burial as investigators question 15 people and ASU assigns extra campus patrols.
Wendy Phillips a 16 year old resident of 744 Thirty third Street NE suffered minor injuries in a two car crash in the 500 block of Fifth Street NW Friday at 7 45 pm She was treated at St Luke's hospital and released Police said she rode with Sharon L Standley 18 of 2048 Franklin Ave NE The other driver was Michael C Collis 23 of 1032 Thirty third Street NE No charges were filed.
Moscow AP reports composer Dmitri Shostakovich was awarded the title Hero of Socialist Labour on the eve of his 60th birthday amid past tensions with Soviet authorities.
A Sunday Gazette feature by Dale Kueter examines Cedar Rapids bus service crisis amid driver strikes, noting broader Iowa city challenges and potential solutions. The section also highlights Parade of Homes, university building surveys, Calmar vocational progress, Alla makee townhouse sale, cheerleader photos, Barbara Petsel fashion, a Cedar Rapids student abroad, and Saturday football game reports.
Five prizes were awarded Friday night to winners in the Oak Hill Jackson neighborhood beautification project. First prize went to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bammert of 1006 Twelfth Avenue SE for an evergreen tree. Second, third, fourth and fifth prizes went to other couples at 821 Eighth Avenue SE, 21 Eighth Avenue SE, 810 Ninth Avenue SE, and 912 Eighth Street SE respectively. About 100 residents participated. judges were Mrs. Stevan Smith, Stan Reinis and Don Gardner. Project chair was Mrs. Arthur Collins. awards were at Jane Boyd Community House.
In Jakarta, Indonesia re elected its president while the government pushes a campaign to expel Chinese nationals. Officials in North Sumatra renew demands, with more than 7,000 Chinese driven from Aceh province already.
Mercy hospital lists Mrs. Leon ard Nemec and Mrs. Albert Grimm as surgical patients with visitor access. Dr. Mellerup relocates his practice to 211 Professional Park. new contact 366-5354. Town House hosts a Sunday bridge game and a Ke Family Picnic at ZCBJ Park on September 25. Collins Electronics moves to 610 First Street SW with phone 363-8474. Tools stolen from a truck amount to $100. Antennas damaged at Kingston stadium.
Ha m p d e Hasson, 25, of 1817 Bavenue NE, turned to avoid a cat in the 700 block of First Avenue W at 4 37 a m. His car hit a parked car, pushing it into two others. Hasson had a knee laceration, was treated at St Luke's hospital and released, and faces a charge of failing to have his car under control. Parked vehicles belonged to Marjorie M. St John, Connie R. Allers, and Russell Armentrout of the same building.
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