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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1967
Page
3
The daily record shows high 78 and overnight 72 with readings near normal early in the five day period. Temperatures trend cooler mid week then rebound, with precipitation generally light and scattered. Also notes prior period highs and lows, barometer and humidity at noon, and a list of local service notices and fines from area towns.
DES MOINES AP Several members of the Legislative Rules Review committee voiced concern over Iowa sales tax rule drafts by the state tax commission. They debated construction exemptions and questioned whether new homes should be taxed, as the 3 percent levy takes effect Sunday.
Johnson county grand jury indicted Ruth Miriam Roser of Williamsburg on an August 23 possession and control of marijuana charge. She pled innocent in Iowa City police court and awaits district court arraignment. County Attorney Robert Jansen said no other criminal matters were presented.
Captain Binghamton steals a cook on MC Hales Navy, Tuesday at 6 00 PM on Channel 9.
Cedar Rapids officials report Judge Howard McLaughlin has taken a new office at the Linn County Courthouse to address a backlog of about 90 juvenile cases. He will hear two weeks in six at police court while Hullinger and Reilly handle city hall matters.
A two car crash at 5 11 a m Tuesday left a house damaged after Marvin B Gard 208 Eighteenth street NW and Paul S Tyree 2033 Chandler street SW collided at Eighteenth street and Eighth avenue SW Gard then drove through a yard hit a tree and struck a house at 1711 Eighth avenue SW about 200 dollars in damage Gard was charged with failure to yield the right of way.
Beulah’s impact broadens as Harlingen fills with rising waters. In Arroyo City and Rio Hondo residents are urged to evacuate while the National Guard builds dikes. Corpus Christi faces Nueces River floods as 160 miles inland towns brace for 4 to 6 feet rises. Army amphibious units assist evacuations in Harlingen. others flee using boats and high trucks.
Mayor Bob Johnson rebukes Emmett T. Cox of the Western Actuary Bureau for saying city hall turns its back on firemen to favor garbage collectors in Cedar Rapids. Johnson cites a pay plan by Chicago firms and notes strikes in Des Moines as proof of broader issues. Cox spoke Sept. 19 during a Gazette interview.
Catherine M. Seda 77 died after a brief illness at 1919 Hamilton Street SW. Born April 25 1890 in Kozodra Czechoslovakia she came to Cedar Rapids in 1908 and married Charles J Seda in 1911. Survived by husband three daughters two sons and three grandchildren. Requiem Mass Thursday 10 at St Wenceslaus Church. Burial at St Johns. Rosary Wednesday evening by Rosary and St Marys societies.
Scott Douglas Buscher five, son of Mr Mrs John H Buscher of 22100 avenue NW Cedar Rapids dies Tuesday after a long illness born August 13 1962 in Cedar Rapids. Survived by parents two brothers John Jeffrey and Craig Allen Buscher a sister Marcey Lynn Buscher two grandmothers Mrs Pearl Buscher and Mrs Ray Musil. Services 1 pm Thursday at Holy Redeemer Lutheran Church with Pastor Cedric J Lofdahl officiating burial Cedar Memorial Cemetery. Friends may call at Cedar Memorial funeral home after noon Wednesday and at the church after 10 am Thursday. Casket will be closed 12:30 pm Thursday.
Memorial services for Marie Laipple Turner at Turner Chapel east then St John’s United Church of Christ Ackley are followed by burial at Pleasant Hill cemetery. Carl F Schmickle and Henry M Levig receive services at Turner Chapel west with burials at Center Point and Norway cemeteries. Earl J Boyle has a Requiem Mass at Immaculate Conception church with Knights of Columbus services at Brady Mortuary. Duane Leatner’s service is at Brady Mortuary with burial at Mound cemetery near Norway.
County and city officials review financing terms after attorney general rules secondary road funds can cover only the portion of the project outside the city. Project costs total about 1.315 million for the city and 0.866 million for the county with possible three percent tax applicability.
Pueblo Colorado juvenile story notes a two year old bit a three month old puppy and the dog bit back illustrating the proverb in a UPI report.
Daily classifieds invite readers to Buy Sell Rent or Trade with contact by dialing 369-1234 for listings and options across the local market.
UPI reports farm co operatives issued between four and six billion dollars in worthless stock certificates Rep. Resnick says a 1962 law allowed it and the Treasury allegedly blessed the practice He notes a tax gap and that patrons cannot redeem these certificates or earn interest or dividends.
About 20 students were recovering from food poisoning at Prentiss Institute, with 129 hospitalized for treatment. Dean A. J. Johnson blamed a cold cut supper served Sunday night in the school cafeteria. The privately supported junior college serves Black students.
Sydney reports that Australia's 1967 Boy Scout Jamboree contingent carried several boomerangs stamped Made in Japan. The item list highlights cross cultural exchange during the jamboree in Sydney.
The Linn County Board of Supervisors awarded bids for remodeling the clerk of court office, adding storage in the north sub-basement, and improving a road section. Van Note Construction Co. won the clerk office bid at 6695 dollars, Zodac Construction for storage at 8277, and Hahn Haegg Asphalt Paving Co. for road work at 7691, with engineer estimates lower than bids. Also noted are sentences for three youths charged with assault and battery.
The Linn County board of supervisors approved a special permit to B. L. Anderson, Inc. for a sand and gravel pit with screening washing grading and storage on about 20 acres two miles southeast of Palo. They also approved final plats for Elson's First Addition Chestnut Woods First Addition and Cottage Grove Woods First Addition.
Dennis W. Ealy, 26, of Hawthorne California, pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of assault and battery in the Linn county jail beating case. Judge B. J. Maxwell sentenced him to 30 days in the county jail to be served consecutively with his current term and granted work release privileges.
William D. Martin aged 39 of 800 Nineteenth Street SE has been named an assistant Linn County attorney. The appointment was made by County Attorney William Faches and approved by the board of supervisors. Martin replaces Paul H. Kinion who resigned September 15 to devote more time to his private practice.
David C. Bemrose 22 of 712 Vernal Street NW pled innocent in Linn district court to larceny. He faced charges for taking a pistol and holster from Barbara Wood 1507 Washington Avenue SE Friday night. Police said the items were found with Bemrose and a 16 year old Saturday night.
Judge B J Maxwell approved work release for Edward J Duffy 19 of 3512 Bel Air drive SE who is serving a 30 day county jail term for assault and battery. He and three other prisoners were accused of beating another inmate in the jail on June 15.
Cedar Rapids girl Janet Satinsky aged 11 missing since Friday is believed to be in Mason City. She was last seen with two 15 year old girls at 11 30 p m Friday. She left Cedar Rapids Sunday or Monday and could pass for a 14 year old.
The National Automobile club warns motorists in San Francisco to gauge the speed of the car ahead before passing and ensure there is plenty of open road ahead before pulling out.
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