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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1968
Page
23
The clipping presents a five day forecast for Iowa with normal highs near 70 and lows around mid 40s, plus rainfall estimates. It lists numerous local notices including births and marriages, traffic fines, obituaries, funeral services, and a long row of names tied to various infractions and civil actions.
A 33 year old Williamsburg man, Jay Maudlin, died in Iowa City hospital after an explosion at a Keota area farm home. The blast occurred while sealing a floor covering at Elmer Greiner’s home, injuring three men including Paul Knouf and Don McAdams, who remain hospitalized.
A brief classified notice urges readers to use a lost and found ad to reunite with missing belongings. It provides a contact number 369-1234 for dialing to place or respond to notices.
The article traces Lee Wiggins’s career from editor and publisher at Luverne Star 1925 to 1930, then Dispatch Pioneer Press 1933, Washington correspondent 1933, managing editor 1938 to 1945, editor of Dispatch Pioneer Press 1945 to 1946, assistant to publisher at New York Times 1946 to 1947, managing editor at Washington Post 1947 to 1953, vice president and managing editor 1953 to 1955, executive editor 1955, and editor and executive vice-president since 1960.
Senator Allott described Ball's resignation as shocking political chicanery and desertion of the administration. He noted Ball announced it a day after being confirmed to head the U.S. delegation to the U.N. General Assembly, risking a leaderless stance during crucial U.N. issues. He suggested Ball aims to run for secretary of state.
The speaker assailed Nixon as cynical and callous and criticized his choice of running mate Spiro Agnew. He recalled Nixon's nickname Tricky Dick and argued the selection showed narrow principles and shocking partisanship.
Agriculture Secretary Freeman cautiously suggested the United States might avoid tight meat import quotas for the rest of the year though no decision was made yet. He indicated a ruling would come in a few days as law requires a recommendation if three month imports exceed 10 percent of the 1968 quota of 950.3 million pounds.
Sen Eugene McCarthy says he will not comment on the presidential election until October 8 when he’s slated to speak at a rally for Paul O Dwyer in New York. He just returned from a French Riviera vacation and offered little on the campaign, saying even then he’s unsure what he will say.
Former mayor Jerry Eisen quotes ex-Cedar Rapids leader Bob Johnson urging the civic center study committee to settle a price now to retain an architect loan as costs rise. Johnson compares building to a house and says a theater is unnecessary given a city theater planned elsewhere. committee weighs facilities, youth input, and old cost studies as it considers a Cedar Valley Expressway push.
President Johnson signed a $1.75-billion appropriation bill for military construction at home and abroad for the current fiscal year. Nixon leads in polls, while Humphrey may not have written his concession speech.
A tentative agreement lets Linn county purchase 7.1 acres from Harold J. and Mabel Ross at the north edge of Edgewood road bridge for 710 dollars land and 357 dollars for fence damage. The deal requires access roads, an easement from Rock Island railroad, and county engineer Harrington to coordinate. Board members Scolaro and Michel back the deal with Dudley Henderson's approval seen as logical.
Sheriff juries will meet on October 4 and October 10 to condemn two Cedar Rapids parcels. The Civic Center Urban renewal project targets 815 825 Vernal street NW, owned by Maude F. Barry of California with Don Barry of Cedar Rapids as lessee and tenants including King's Concrete Co and Chicago and North Western Railway Co. The second tract lies between Prairie Creek and 1 Thirty seventh street SW, 968 by 640 feet, owned by Frank E. Vislisel of Cedar Rapids for general park purposes.
Juanita DeShaw of the Hiawatha trailer court reports assault charges against Donna Hazelton and Michael McDonald. Hazelton pled guilty and received a suspended ten day sentence. McDonald denied the charge and faces trial on October 17.
James L. Esser of Ely route was fined $100 after pleading guilty to cruelty to animals. Bill Moon of the humane society filed the information in Justice of the Peace Glenn Powers court. Moon accused Esser of depriving two dogs of food water and medical care on Sept. 13. the dogs died soon after impounding.
Civil dockets show Atlas Concrete Co of Cedar Rapids suing Lowell L Smith and Ruth Smith for 2138.11 dollars in damages. Ronald J Dabler and Harriet M Dabler sue Jonalee J Wiggers for 558.17 dollars in damages. Mary Kacere sues John Joseph Sebetka for 3599.40 dollars in damages.
Secretary of State Rusk will deliver the U S policy speech at the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday as part of the U S diplomacy push. The address is expected to outline U S positions on international security and allied cooperation.
In San Francisco Humphrey argues for financing defense growth responsibly and promptly if required, vows to boost economic health after peace, and criticizes reliance on tight money. He targets price stability and unemployment, drafts a debate plan with Nixon, and announces Arthur Goldberg as co chair.
Senator Hart denounces attempts to brand Justice Fortas as approving dirty movies calling such claims obscene. He notes public confusion as senators condemn Fortas while privately avoiding explicit content.
Senator McClellan of Arkansas urges the defense department to decide if the F 11 can be perfected. If not, he says a replacement should be developed due to ongoing national security concerns surrounding the F 111 threat.
In Philadelphia, a mother, Anna Tritz, 69, collapsed and died during her sons Peter 38 and George 45’s funeral. The sequence began last Saturday when Peter died of a heart attack on the way to hospital, followed by George collapsing at the hospital.
Bargaining between Grain Millers Local 100 and Penick Co and Ford Co ended Friday with no progress on the Sunday doubletime issue. Union leader Elza Yates said no meetings are scheduled and about half of the 650 members have found other work. The strike has cost over $6 million in losses, including more than $1 million in wages.
Henry F. Hamer a 67 year old general contractor died after a brief illness. Born March 27 1901 near Tipton he lived much of his life in Cedar Rapids. Survived by wife Gertrude Stauty a son Robert four grandsons two sisters five brothers and multiple nieces and nephews. Services Monday at Brush Chapel at 1 30 pm with burial at Cedar Memorial. Friends may call Sunday. casket will not be opened after the service.
Kristi Lynn Wagner died Thursday at 11 months old born October 24 1967 in Cedar Rapids She was the daughter of Mr and Mrs William D Wagner Cremation or burial plans not stated Memorial services will be held at Turner Chapel East at 1 30 p m Saturday with Rev Allen B Van Cleve of Central Park Presbyterian Church Burial at Cedar Memorial Cemetery Friends may call at the chapel The grandparents are Harold and Mrs Rothenbeutel New Hartford and John L and Mrs Wagner Cedar Rapids Great grandparents Louise Shaffer Cedar Rapids and Angie Harris Cedar Falls.
Memorial services for Rebecca Mae Kauffman held at St. Pius X church at 10 a.m. Saturday with burial at Stark's Settlement. Friends may call at Brady mortuary. Marie Hunter services were at Turner Chapel West with burial in Linwood Cemetery. Edna May Strain services at Turner Chapel West with burial at Union Cemetery in Manchester.
In Louisville Nixon argued that Wallace voting boosts Humphrey, says Wallace is not serious as a candidate. He urged voters to choose between him and Humphrey, warning against a constitutional crisis from a House vote. He cited Tennessee and Florida as battlegrounds and promoted TVA expansion for research.
A report shows Rock Island Moline averaging 3461 in income, Sioux City South Sioux City 3327, and Dubuque 2838. Cedar Rapids leads growth at 7.3 percent from 1959 to 1966, followed by Dubuque 6.3, Davenport 6.0, Des Moines and Sioux City 5.2, and Waterloo 4.9 percent.
Guilt rides with The Guns of Will Sonnett as he searches the frontier for his son he failed. See it on KCRG TV 9 at 8 30 PM Friday in color.
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