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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1966
Page
4
The record shows Thursday highs in the 40s to 60s with scattered showers and a five day outlook predicting 10 to 15 degrees below normal. Normal highs in the 60s to 70s and lows in the 50s are cited with a likelihood of a brief moderation next week before colder weather returns.
The article notes that since July 1, 11 Vietnamese civilians were killed by misdirected U.S. attacks, with 252 wounded. South Vietnamese air force conducts a biweekly show the flag strike, about eight sorties, while the U.S. air force flies roughly 400 sorties daily. The token role is political, not military, yet Vietnamese pilots account for 20-25 percent of strikes within South Vietnam.
Premier Chou En-lai spoke at a Beijing reception on the eve of China’s founding anniversary, pledging support for the Vietnamese against U S aggressors. He denounced U N meddling in Vietnam and charged the United States with colluding with modern revisionism and using the U N to push peace talks plots, via New China News Agency reports.
Judith, a tropical storm southeast of San Juan, moved toward the British island of St. Vincent with winds near 45 mph. It followed a track similar to Inez, which previously caused damage to banana crops on St. Vincent.
Lenore Simon Naibert of Hallmar Cedar Rapids died Friday after a short illness. Born June 25 1882 she was widow of Dr W F Naibert and long active in Cedar Rapids groups including the Dental Auxiliary Nursery Auxiliary to the Children's Home and the Woman's Club. Survived by son Dr R L Naibert daughter Mrs O J Elsenbast and four grandchildren. Services at Turner chapel Saturday noon with Rev J Richard Wagner burial in Czech National cemetery. Friends may call. contributions to church or charity preferred in lieu of flowers.
Eva L Underhill 96 widow of H C Underhill of 661 Eighteenth avenue SW Cedar Rapids died Friday after a long illness She was born September 5 1870 in Jones county and lived in Cedar Rapids 67 years Surviving include a daughter a son four grandchildren five great grandchildren and six great great grandchildren Services are pending at Rohn funeral home Friends may call after 6 p m Saturday Emma Challed 89 of 829 Fourteenth street SE died Thursday night after a long illness Born December 1 1876 in Cedar Rapids she married Adolph T Challed in 1900 Mr Challed died in 1910 She was a lifelong Cedar Rapids resident and member of Hus Memorial church The Tabitha society Surviving are a son Arthur A Challed of Des Moines two grandsons three great grandchildren one sister and one brother Services are 2 p m Sunday at Hesser Memorial chapel burial Linwood cemetery Friends may call after 2 p m Saturday
Funeral services were held for Richard Joseph Mendoza on Friday at 2 p.m. at Monahan-Stewart Funeral Home conducted by Rev. J. Robert McDonald with burial at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. A service for John Turner at Yossi Chapel was scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Saturday by Rev. A F Frankhauser, with burial in Monticello.
A brief glimpse at Gazette want ads highlighting how classifieds drive sales and connect buyers and sellers, with contact details like 362 1121 referenced for inquiries.
Henderson urges two sites for the health center complex amid protests from landowners on a 104 acre tract west of Twin Pines golf course. The county would pay 130000 for the land if a 6 million bond is approved in the Dec 16 election. Henderson favors dividing the complex to avoid bond objections. chairman Linstrom notes minimal protest. Discovery includes a separate legal notice: Best Oil and Fuel Co. vs Edward T. Cason for 3842.39.
Julian E. and Florence I. Johnston of Mt Vernon file a 3200 dollar automobile collision suit against Mary K. Studt of Mt Vernon alleging negligence for rear ending their car on October 3 1964 at the Main street and Second avenue intersection. They seek 200 dollars for car damage and 3000 dollars for neck and back injuries.
The M. J. Hennessey Construction Co sues Burkhalter Ins Co Fidelity and Deposit Co of Maryland for 255790.94. Trial began Sept. 19 with final arguments due Monday before Judge B J Maxwell. Jury released Friday until Monday. Charges breach of oral contract and construction bond for a Clermont sewer project. City of Cedar Rapids sues Phillip Michael Chiafos for 800 to cover police motorcycle repairs after a collision.
The Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce eyes a new executive vice-president by November 1. Chair Glenn Johnson said 12 of 55 applicants remain under consideration with interviews ongoing and two to three weeks left for a recommendation to the board. Interim secretary L P Boudreaux continues in the role after Robert H Caldwell died on June 11.
Ramspeck decries a race census and a second questionnaire demanding creditors investments and other finances. He questions the limits on emp loyees disclosure and control over donations. He says Ervin's bill would be a step toward calming unrest among career government workers.
A violent protest near city hall was halted by police, firemen, and national guardsmen. Police jailed 121 demonstrators, many UC students, who paraded with banners such as Burn, baby, burn and Cops are murderers.
Cleveland judge Francis Talty, assigned to the second Samuel Sheppard murder trial, scheduled a hearing on a motion for change of venue for October 12.
Howe rejects charges of overreach by education field agents while acknowledging tensions in enforcing federal guidelines on desegregation. Representative Rivers calls Howe a misfit and communist figure, while Ryan rebukes McCarthyism claims and Watson backs Rivers against the official.
Eisenhower visits with three brothers and supports Earl’s Cook County treasurer bid while urging voters to back young dynamic Republican leadership. He dodges a seat forecast, noting talk of 30 to 50 GOP gains without committing to a number.
Paul Hoff man, chief of the U.N. development program, was honored Thursday night at a dinner attended by government, labor, publishing and diplomatic figures.
A $1 million fire lawsuit stemming from a May 22 warehouse blaze in Cedar Rapids moves toward trial on November 1 unless an out-of-court settlement is reached by October 14. Plaintiffs include Cargill Inc Link Belt Speeder Pepperidge Farm Square D and J W Butler Paper Co. against Cedar Rapids Transfer and Tip Top Distributing.
Mayor Robert M. L. Johnson announces the opening of a district campaign headquarters in the old Woolworth store on Second Avenue SE. Mrs. Lyle Bruere is named director and will host a public opening from 7 to 10 p.m. Monday with ribbon cutting and refreshments. Volunteers are already at work. three telephones will serve the office at 364-5495, 364-6952, and 364-5509.
A Thursday storm damaged at least 50 homes in Garfield Heights and nearby areas. Tornadoes tore through the Cleveland suburb while North Randall saw rain and hail destroy storefronts topple trees and traffic lights. Thistledown race track canceled its Friday program due to barn and facility damage.
President Johnson urged intellectuals at the Brookings Institution anniversary dinner to propose concrete solutions for city problems. He asked what cities should be and how to achieve that goal, signaling a broader agenda alongside planned talks with Couve de Murville, Brown, and Gromyko.
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