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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1966

Page

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Weather and notices listed with city temperatures and fines

The daily weather page shows Sunday highs and lows for multiple cities, five day forecast with below normal temperatures and half inch average rainfall, plus humidity and barometer readings. It also lists traffic court fines for several individuals and a dense obituary and service notices section across numerous Iowa towns.

Bismarck Minnepolis Chicago N. Orleans Denver New York

Births and incidents scattered through Cedar Rapids area

Birth announcements list several new daughters and sons for families in Cedar Rapids and surrounding towns with names and addresses. Separate fire and police notices include fires on Second Street SW and Ninth Street SW with time stamps, interspersed with names of residents and couples involved in ongoing notices and custody or legal cases.

Second Street L Avenue Ninth Street Wildwood Drive

UN Speech Highlights South Vietnam Support at UN Session

The article notes a UN audience counterpart praising South Vietnam as the true representative of its people. Meanwhile Czechoslovakia’s Josef Lenart visits Hanoi for talks with North Vietnamese leaders. The assembly begins 21st session with committee work and daily debates. African and Asian nations draft a resolution to end South Africa's mandate over Southwest Africa and place it under UN authority for independence.

David Josef Lenart Hanoi North Vietnam Assembly Special Assembly South-West Africa South Africa U.N

Cedar Rapids Officials to Join Elm Disease Education Effort

Two Cedar Rapids officials Don Gardner parks commissioner and Bob Gardner city forester will join a state program in October to educate Iowans about Dutch elm disease. Twelve meetings are planned with ISU experts, including demonstrations of mistblowers sprayers stamp removers and application equipment. The panels visit Des Moines Creston Oct 20 21 Cedar Rapids Waterloo Oct 21 Red Oak Council Bluffs Oct 14.

Cedar Rapids Harold S. McNabb

Typhoon Ida Ravages Japan Causing Massive Crop and Property Loss

Typhoon Ida battered Japan causing multi million dollar damage including 60 percent of Yamanashi prefecture pear and grape crops. Mt Fuji saw 202 mile gusts, Tokyo 8 mile gusts, 89 deaths in Yamanashi, villages wiped out by landslides. Atsugi base sustained hangar and facility damage totaling millions. overall area losses exceed 8 million with further assessments pending.

Japan Ida Yamanashi Prefecture Mt. Fuji Tokyo Ashiwada Saiko U. S U. S. Naval Air Station Atsugi

Condition of C R Shooting Victim Is Still Critical

Edward A. Lee, 33, of 909 Eighth Street SE, remained in critical condition Monday at University Hospitals in Iowa City after being shot three or four times at Jimmie's Barbecue Restaurant, 1001 Sixth Street SE. James Ware, 45, owner of the restaurant, is jailed in lieu of $10,000 bond.

Edward A. Lee Eighth Street University Hospitals Iowa City Lee Jimmie Sixth Street James Ware Ware

Obituaries for Rankin Boyd and Fosnacht prominent Cedar Rapids figures

Obituary notices honor Arthur Rankin 57 farm director of KCRG who died after a long illness in Cedar Rapids. Details include family survivors and memorial services at Lovely Lane Methodist church with Masonic rites at Cedar Memorial. Also noted are deaths of Selma Boyd and Blanche Fosnacht with service times and burial plans.

Obituary for John J Cunningham 61 Cedar Rapids resident

John J. Cunningham 61 of 421 Ninth Street NW died Sunday after a long illness. He was born July 12, 1905 in Cedar Rapids and spent his life there. He served as St Patrick’s Catholic church trustee and financial secretary of Local 109, and belonged to the Knights of Columbus council 909 along with the Men's Catholic Order of Foresters. He worked for Iowa Steel and Iron Works over four decades. He is survived by his wife, three sons Maj John E Cunningham of Merced California, William R Cunningham of Denver, and Thomas J Cunningham of Liberal Kansas. five sisters and two brothers. and ten grandchildren. Requiem High Mass will be Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. at St Patrick’s Church, burial at Mt Calvary Cemetery. Rosaries are scheduled Tuesday at Teahen chapel with various Catholic groups. Friends may call at Teahen chapel.

John J. Cunningham Ninth Street Cedar Rapids St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Knights of Columbus Council Men’s Catholic Order of Foresters Iowa Steel and Iron Works Maj John E Merced Calif William R Denver Thomas J Liberal Kan E. L. Power Genevieve Roy H. S. Hamilton Clifford ‘Chapman Christina Sheftie Center Point William T Thomas E. Cunningham St. Patrick’s Church J. Robert McDonald Mt. Calvary Cemetery Teahen Chapel Order of Foresters Father McDonald Daughters of Isabella

Charles Q Brandenburg Rites Set In Cedar Rapids

Charles Q Brandenburg a Cedar Rapids resident for 75 years died after a brief illness. Born August 24 1887 in Tipton he was a printer for 50 years with Metcalf Printing Co and Lefebvre's. He was a life member of El Kahir Shrine a 50 year member of Mt Herman lodge AF and AM member of Iowa Consistory and the Eagles club. Surviving is sister Hazel Smythe. Memorial services at Turner chapel 10 30 Wednesday by Very Rev D A Loferski and Mt Hermon lodge. Burial Linwood cemetery. Friends may call after 11 a m Tuesday. Master Masons to meet Mt Hermon lodge 10 15 Wednesday at chapel.

Arthur P. Rankin Palo Cedar Rapids Massena KCRG Rankin Palo Telephone Co Farm Broadcasters of America Farm Bureau Shellsburg Cedar Memorial Funeral Home Charles Q. Brandenburg Tipton Metcalf Printing Co Lefebvre’s Brandenburg el Kahir Shrine Mt. Herman Lodge Iowa Consistory Eagles Club Hazel Smythe Turner’ Chapel D. A. Loferski Mt. Hermon Lodge Linwood Cemetery

Funeral notices and burials across Turner and Spiro areas

Swacka Mrs Charles Turner chapel 3 p.m Tuesday Msgr A W Chihak burial Cedar Memorial. Friends may Tuesday. The casket not Walker Homer L Bethel A M E church 1 30 p.m Tuesday Rev John I Thomas burial Oak Hill. Friends may call Turner chapel until 9 p.m Monday and church from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday. Cutchlow Edward Baptist Church 2 p.m Wednesday Spiro Okla burial Spiro cemetery. Body taken from Turner chapel to Fisher Funeral home Spiro.

Swacka Charles—Turner A. W. Chihak Cedar Memorial Walker Homer L Bethel A. M John I. Thomas Oak Hill Turner Chapel Cutchlow Edward Baptist Spiro Oklo Fisher Funeral Home

Dr Arthur Long Named to National Health Council

The Public Health Service announced the appointment of Dr. Arthur Long of Des Moines to the National Advisory Health Council.

Long Washington

Amvets and club notices from city briefs

City briefs announce moving of Dr W H Mellerup to 211 Professional Park and new phone 366 5354. Amvets post 50 and auxiliary meet at 8 pm in Memorial Coliseum with Junior Amvets at 7 pm. Collins Electronics relocates to 610 First Street SW. Fish and Game Club meets Wednesday at 7 pm Riverside Recreation Center. Data Processing meeting 1966 67 season Tuesday 7 pm Elks Club. Mercy hospital cafe hosts Wig Hair piece show 8 pm Tuesday Sept 27. Lost terrier Chihuahua 362 7614. Child injured bicycle collision at E Ave West Post NW treated and released. Florist ad: twelve Sweetheart roses in hob nail milk glass 4 50. Home entry theft notes coins jewelry pins stolen at 78 Thirty six Ave SW. Rug cleaning ad 363 9540.

W. H. Mellerup First Avenue Building Professional Park Third Street

No Politics on LBJ's Schedule

Washington AP report says President Johnson has no political events on his schedule at this moment, with Press Secretary Moyers reiterating there are no plans for campaigning in the weeks ahead of the November elections.

Washington White House Johnson Bill Moyers

Union and Bus Line Schedule Oct 6 Meeting

Federal mediator Bud Libbey announced the next meeting between National City Lines and Bus Drivers Local 638 will be held on October 6. The strike enters its 14th week as both sides seek a new agreement after rejecting the previous company offer.

Bud Libbey National City Lines Libbey

Mother Visits Hospital and Sees Daughter Die

Mrs Jer lean Melton went to visit a sick friend and saw her four year old daughter Belinda Michele struck by a car and fatally injured after being left with a friend. The child died from a fractured skull and internal injuries at Jackson Memorial hospital.

Miami UPI Jerlean Melton

Hunting Equipment Stolen from Cabin

A cabin near Bertram on Cedar River road was broken into Saturday night. Sheriff Walter Grant reported $202 worth of hunting gear stolen including a .22 rifle, three cartridge belts, and a .22 Colt holster. The burglars shot the front door lock and two windows were damaged.

Vernon Schminkey Ninth Avenue SE Bertram Cedar River Road Walter Grant Grant

Detectives Pursue Winston After Stolen Car Sighting

Cedar Rapids Detective Calvin Trousdale began searching for Winston around 6 30 p m. Mrs Hutchison told officers she did not know Winston s location but later authorities spotted the pair driving a car in a direction opposite the police station.

Cedar Rapids Calvin Trousdale Winston McKinney

Mobile X-ray units in Linn County two weeks beginning Tuesday

Mobile X-ray units will operate in Linn County for two weeks starting Tuesday, sponsored by the county Tuberculosis Association. On Tuesday a unit will be at the Town and Country shopping center from 12 to 3, 4 to 5, and 6 to 8 p.m.

Linn County County Tuberculosis Assn Town and Country

Sheriff plans extend metro program to Ely and Fairfax

Linn County Sheriff Walter Grant says the metropolitan plan, now serving Center Point, will expand to Ely and Fairfax. Cities may contract for 24 hour protection with a deputy paid mainly by the towns. Ely and Fairfax would share costs based on population after a census comparison.

Linn County Walter Grant Center Point Ely Fairfax Sheriff’s Department Sheriff's Department Grant

C R Man Fined For Drunk Driving

Robert Lester, 61, of 243 Twenty-sixth Street SE, pled guilty to drunken driving. Judge William R. Eads fined him 300 dollars and costs and revoked his license for 60 days after an arrest on September 22 in the 900 block of First Street SW following a car crash.

Robert Lester Twenty-sixth Street Drive William R. Eads Lester First Street

Walker Youth Given Time To Enter Plea

Bertram township justice Glenn Powers set October 13 at 2 p.m. for Roger Peyton 19 of Walker route one to enter or move plea to charge of carrying a concealed weapon. Peyton was released on his own recognizance.

Bertram Township Glenn Powers Roger Peyton Route One Walker Powers Peyton

Ex C R Man Pleads Innocent To Larceny

Richard Plonsky age 27 formerly of Cedar Rapids pleaded innocent before Judge William R. Eads to a larceny charge. He allegedly took 1 165 pairs of trousers from Jack's store at 106 First street SE where he worked as manager. He was arrested February 2.

Richard Plonsky Cedar Rapids William R. Eads Jack First Street

Dale Robertson faces railroad troubles on the Iron Horse

Dale Robertson encounters a railroad problem on The Iron Horse, airing Monday at 6 30 PM in color on Channel 9.

Dale Robertson Iron Horse Channel 9

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