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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1969

Page

28

Weather forecast and local obituaries from daily record

The daily weather forecast notes Thursday to Monday temperatures near normal highs 68 to 74 and lows 46 to 32 with cooler and warmer days ahead. Rainfall expected 0.25 to 0.5 inches through showers and thunderstorms Thursday and Sunday. The page also lists multiple local obituaries and notices with names, ages, services and burial details across towns including Tipton, Center Point, Oelwein, Iowa City, Tempe, Bl lairstown, Coralville Lake, and Davenport.

Drug theft from Cedar Rapids pharmacy breakthrough

Burglars stole narcotic drugs valued at least $200 from College Pharmacy on Center Paint Road NE in Cedar Rapids. Entry was gained by removing an air conditioning unit, and the break-in was discovered when owner William Blakeslee opened the shop Tuesday at 1 p.m. Nearly all narcotics in the store were taken and the motive remains under investigation.

College Pharmacy Center Paint Road William Blakeslee St. Luke's Spearian Guy Miles Harran Norway Dennis M. Ceoh Twentieth Street Gary L. Shelthorn Blakeslee

Out of Town Births and Local Notices in Watertown Wis

Births list several out of town names with dates, including Mr and Mrs David Hanson and Ms Harry Kelley. Public notices include marriage licenses and multiple divorce petitions. Police court brief items report various traffic fines and violations with names and addresses from across Watertown authorities.

Watertown Wis David Hanson Hanson Trauma. Hanson Avenue NW Osceola Harry Kelley Kelley J. D. Sample Ehiriloth Street Kenneth Kelley Tordyille

Zier Announces Candidacy for Cedar Rapids Parks Job

S R Zier 41 a Cedar Rapids post office employee obtained nomination papers Tuesday for the Cedar Rapids commissioner of parks and public property. He is the sixth candidate to enter the race. Filing deadline is Oct 7 with a city primary Oct 21 and general election Nov 4.

Richand Zier Hinkley Avenue Cedar Rapids Zier U.S. Post Office Cedar Rapids Moore Central Committee Wickham Nay Bel Pat Milne

Deaths of Cedar Rapids man Eddie N. Martin at 82

Eddie N. Martin 82 of 704 Thirteenth Street NW Cedar Rapids died at home Tuesday after a brief illness. Born March 17 1887 in Marengo he married Mabel Mey Demory March 27 1907 in Ottumwa. Surviving wife Mabel. Services at Beatty Beatle chapel 1 30 p m Friday with Rev Richard Ernst of Wesleyan Methodist Church. Burial Linwood Cemetery. Friends may call Beatty Beatle's after 7 p m Wednesday.

Eddie N. Martin Steeel Cedar, Rapids Marengo Mabel Mey Demory Ottumwa Beatty-Beatle Richard Ernst Wesleyan Methodist Church Linwood Cemetery Beatty- Beatle

William Lea Dies at 71 in Cedar Rapids Area

William Lea 71 died Monday in a nursing home. Born April 7 1698 in Wisconsin he lived in Cedar Rapids 21 years and was a retired bricklayer. Survived by son William Tae Jr of Loretto Minnesota two daughters Mrs Lyle Cashin and Mrs Vinton Kormanik both of Minneapolis two brothers five sisters and five grandchildren. Body at Monahan Stewart funeral home with calling Friday afternoon. Funeral arrangements pending.

William Lee Wisconsin Cedar Rapids William Tae, Jr Loretto Mion Lyle Cashin Vinton Kormanik Minneapolis Monahan- Stewart

Memorial Services and Burials Arranged for Two Names

Memorial services for C. Vincent Young will be held at Brush chapel at 8:30 a.m. Thursday and at 4 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Church conducted by Rev. Roger J. O'Brien. Burial will be in I John’s Cemetery. Robert D. Fowler’s service will be at Turner Chapel West with Rev. A. I. Washington at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, followed by burial at Cedar Memorial Cemetery.

Presidents in 1941 Carry Three Former Leaders

Three men served as president of the United States in 1941. Martin Van Buren William Henry Harrison and John Tyler appear as earlier presidents referenced in this historical note.

The United States Martin van Buren William i Henry Harrison John Tyler

Dows Eulogized by McCabe as a strong, minded leader

Linn County Democrats honor C R Dows, 78, former Iowa Electric Light and Power Co. board member, with a funeral sermon by Dr Joseph McCabe of Coe College. McCabe praised Dows for wide public service in utilities, education, arts, and dairy industries. Private interment planned at Oak Hill Cemetery. resignation and nomination talks follow.

Sutherland C. Dows Iowa Electric County Sub Lightl and Power Co Linn Sistrict “Nnance Hall Mr. Dows Didacy Joseph McCabe Coe College Dows McCabe Oak Hill Allen Hoover Tate Merchert Hoover Sen Et Thomas Koehler Northwestern Mutual Lifes William Faches Board of Supervisors Faches Koehler Jlo

Labor Assembly Votes Effort To Organize City Employes

Delegates of the Cedar Rapids Labor Assembly met Tuesday night and passed two resolutions amid debates over Teamsters efforts to organize city workers. They authorized a counter organization and criticized Teamster raids while addressing party and council tensions and a city strike dispute.

Labor Assembly Cedar Rapids

Workers Eye Legal Action Over City Strike Fallout

Carson said Labor Assembly workers will push to sign city employees for state and county unions after delegates voted to curb news coverage. He claimed Teamsters lack majority among city workers and noted 6 Teamsters members attended the session. Police reported no strike incidents as workers began returning. rumors of a scuffle proved false.

American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employes Union Afl-Cio Carson The Gazette Labor Assembly Munteipal Action Dake Fer Ber Teamsters Helen Fettes International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Laval Council Sanitation Department Teamsters Union United Auto Workers Bud Given Given

No Bids on Odlwein School Bond Issue

Joe Freno of St. Luke's hospital spoke to the Labor Assembly about the Odlwein School District bond issue of 1.6 million dollars to rebuild damaged facilities after a May tornado. Officials cited tax uncertainty as the reason for no bids. Freno noted wage concerns and said hospital workers seek better pay and cleaner facilities, with some staff reportedly fired amid the dispute.

Joe Freno Fourth Avenue St. Luke’s Hospital Labor Assembly Orlwein Odlweins Freno St. Luke's Con-Hospital

Courthouse City Named in Suit From Bus Crash

An Ottumwa couple sues Cedar Rapids city over a Oct 7 1967 bus crash claiming 75000 in damages. They name the Regional Transit Authority RTC Inc and driver Conrad Wernet among defendants and seek 60000 for permanent injuries to Dudley and 16000 for loss of her husband s society. The crash occurred in the 100 block of Second Avenue SW after alleged negligence including speeding.

Ottumwa Cedar Rapids Merle J. Dudley Regional ‘Transit, Authority RTC, Inc Conrad Wernett Linn District Court Dudley wWernet Second Avenue Loyd

Television violence cited in study overstates harm but shows progress

A government commission warns that TV violence targets children and dominates Saturday cartoon blocks, with eight of ten violent moments in serious or sinister contexts. It notes sequences often end happily for killers and urges continued reform while acknowledging networks have improved cartoons and schedules for 1969–70.

C R Man Accused of Cruelty to Animals

Larry Hermanstorler, 26, of SiO First avenue NE, was arrested on a cruelty to animals warrant from Justice Glenn Powers. Bil Moon of the humane society signed the information, alleging two dogs were left without food or water on Aug. 9. Hermanstorfer denied the charge. trial set for Nov. 11. He posted a $110 bond.

Larry Hermanstorler Sio First Avenue NE Justice of the Peace Glenn Powers Bil Moon The Humane Society Hermanstorfer

Boycott Debate Amid Union Resistance to Philadelphia Plan

A resolution urged the Building and Construction trades department to use all influence to defeat a plan to employ untrained Black workers on federal projects. Union leaders warned Shuitz’s Philadelphia plan could trigger sharp opposition. In Linn County, Clifford Christianson Donovan faced charges tied to drunk driving, with sentencing and license revocation imposed. Young and Hamman also faced DUI-related penalties with probation and suspensions.

Young Kiluger Street Ft. Madison Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids Council Delays Mobile Home Rezoning Plan

Cedar Rapids city council delayed twomobile home park rezoning proposals pending passage of one ordinance establishing mobile home court standards. The measures would rezone areas north of Blairs Ferry Road NE and Suburban Street NE from R-1 to R-MH. Petitioners Lawrence and Terry Bjornson and Town Properties Inc. own the affected parcels.

Municipal Court Gerald Miller Twenty-seventh Gary L. Struck Cen Iral City James Peckosh Center Point Road Ronald LeClerc Bonnie Baum E Avenue Jacquelyn Chase Blairs Ferry Road Robert Whitters O Avenue NW John BD. Spencer Machine Marianne Schmeling Thirtieth Street Mirtella J. Mast Manchester Steven L.wobin Fighih Street Gary M. Coombs Town City Llgud Reid Walker Eugene A. Happe K Street Ronald G. Gonterman Burch Avenue Dean Hocker Tenth Avenue Richard L. Helm Guilock Larry Brannaman Nineteenth Street Til- Ilan Seery Park Towne John M. Cassidly D Avenue NE Ronald Gonterman Nelson DeLaVergue H Avenue Marlys Bennett A Avenue Mar Ion Stanley ‘I'vler Solon Dorothy M. Guinnane Herls Drive Steven J. Gleason Eleventh Street Richard Havens Twentieth Street Cedar Rapids Courtell Lawrence Terry Bjornser Town Properties, Inc Blairs Ferry RMF Mlisteiet

Five Cedar Rapids men attend urban action forum in Des Moines

Five Cedar Rapids men will attend the urban action forum sponsored by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Des Moines Friday. The forum, redesigned from the old program, will focus on crime, education, housing and manpower. Workshops will emphasize practical business efforts to meet city needs.

Cedar Rapids U.S. Chamber of Commerce Des Moines

D G Decker Enters Cedar Rapids Mayoral Race

Donald G. Decker, 20, of 1838 Fourth Avenue SE, filed nomination papers for Cedar Rapids mayor becoming the tenth candidate to announce for the office. The city municipal election is set for November 4.

Donald G. Decker Fourth Avenue SE Cedar Rapids

Warrants Issued For 4 Defenders

UPI reports Judge Julius Hoffman issued bench warrants for four defense attorneys who failed to appear at the opening of the trial of eight defendants charged with inciting riots at last year’s Democratic National Convention. The warrants followed lawyers’ letters requesting withdrawal.

Chicago UPI U.S Julius Hoffman A.S Thomas A. Foran

School Children Care About City's Looks

NEW YORK UP I Four out of five school children care about the appearance of their city or town. This finding comes from a survey reported in the Liller Letter monthly publication of the National Council of State Garden clubs. The letter says this has significance for every community and urges anti litter programs to show what individuals and groups can do to keep areas clean.

New York UPI Liller National Council of State Garden Clubs

Police Jail Woman For Letting Dog Bark

Baltimore police arrest a woman over persistent barking from her dog after multiple neighbor complaints. She was detained for 12 hours following warnings, drawing protests from county officials who urged restraint.

Baltimore Iwul

Farm Plan Discussion on Cooperation and Price Support

The excerpt outlines a farm plan continued from page one, detailing voluntary participation for a farmer's domestic share of cotton and wheat. It notes elimination of marketing quotas and no penalties for non cooperation. The move aims to lower government price supports to challenge foreign competition amid rising wheat stockpiles and declining exports.

Hardin

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