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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1968

Page

2

Five Day Forecast and Local Notices

The Daily Record reports a five day forecast with highs mostly in the upper sixties, occasional showers, and cooler late in the period. It also lists births, deaths, and a long chain of local crime and traffic notices including fines and bonds for drivers, plus upcoming church services across towns such as Marion, Cresco, and Dubuque.

Atlanta Miami New York Phoenix Angeles Washington

Four NK intruders killed in pre-dawn clashes on truce front

Seoul reports four North Korean intruders killed in two pre dawn clashes along the truce line. South Korean military authorities say the incidents occurred before dawn and involved border patrol units engaging the advancing infiltrators.

Seoul UPS

Humphrey criticizes extremists and vows national unity

In a broad critique, Humphrey attacks extremist tactics on both ends of the spectrum and accuses rioters and divisive leaders of undermining democracy. He urges a new right to live above poverty and proposes a federal supplementary income program. His nationally televised address is set for Monday with 30 minutes of NBC prime time.

Humphrey Adolf Hitler America Vietnam Democratic Party National Broadcasting Co Iowa

Fortas Faces Uncertainty as Dirksen Signals Doubt

Fortas showed fragile support as Senator Everett Dirksen indicated possible opposition to limiting debate. Senator Philip Hart, leading Fortas backers, said he hoped the filibuster could be broken and the nomination could reach the floor for a simple majority vote.

Everett Dirksen Dirksen Fortas Philip Hart D-Mich Senate

Fulbright Suggests Replacing Fortas With Goldberg for Chief Justice

Senator Fulbright urged President Johnson to withdraw Ave Fortas from the chief justice race and nominate Arthur Goldberg instead. He said Goldberg would likely be confirmed and would deserve the appointment, while he would not vote to end the filibuster against Fortas.

Washington UPI J. William Fulbright Johnson Ave Fortas Arthur Goldberg Supreme Court Fulbright Senate Goldberg Fortas John F. Kennedy U.S United Nations Senate Judiciary Committee

Deaths Mrs B J Moon Dies in Rockford

Dorothy Hallett Moon wife of Dr B J Moon longtime Cedar Rapids resident died in Rockford Illinois after a sudden illness She was born May 24 1895 and married June 7 1927 in Cedar Rapids Survived by husband son Susan Moon and four grandchildren Memorial services are set at Turner Chapel East Reverend John P Woods will officiate Cremation ashes will be interred at Oakland Cemetery Iowa City In lieu of flowers contributions may be sent to hospital intensive care units in St Luke’s or Mercy hospitals

Dorothy Hallett Moon B. J. Moon Cedar Rapids Scottsdale, Ariz Rockford Ill Bloomington

Lenicka, Cedar Rapids farmer, 80, dies in Colorado

Joe Lenicka 80 a Cedar Rapids Marion area farmer died Friday in Westminster Colorado after a short illness He born February 21 1888 in Cedar Rapids recently lived with daughter Georgiana McKeehan He leaves two sisters Mary Tubbs Ely and Mrs Fred Nederhiser Ely two brothers Edward and John Cedar Rapids and one grandchild Services are at 1030 a m Wednesday Brush chapel by Rev A T Washington Burial Campbell Cemetery Friends may call at the chapel Tuesday

Joe Lenicka Cedar Rapids Marion Westminster Colo Georgiana McKeehan Mary Tubbs Fred Nederhiser Ely Edward John Brush Chapel A. T. Washington Campbell Cemetery

Infant Michael Williamson Dies After Sudden Illness

Michael Wayne Williamson infant son of Mr and Mrs William F Williamson dies Sunday after a sudden illness. Born April 23 1968 in Cedar Rapids he is survived by his parents a brother Richard Kemme paternal grandparents John Williamson Hopkinton and maternal grandfather Frank Montgomery Nashville Memorial services 3 pm Tuesday Turner chapel east by Rev Ernest W Larson burial Cedar Memorial cemetery Friends may call at the chapel.

Michael Wayne Williamson William F. Williamson Colorado Drive Cedar Rapids Richard Kemme John Williamson Hopkinton Frank Montgomery Nashville

Ruth E. Hawkins Funeral Services Held

Private funeral services for Ruth E. Hawkins, former Cedar Rapids resident, were conducted at Linwood cemetery at 2 p.m. Monday by the Rev. Howard F. Harris, with Rohn funeral home in charge of arrangements.

Ruth E. Hawkins Cedar Rapids Linwood Cemetery Howard F. Harris Rohn Funeral Home

Memorial Services and Graveside Rites for Local Residents

Memorial services were announced for Raymond H. Rickard with a 10 a.m. Tuesday service at St Matthew's Church led by Rev Mark Nemmers and burial at St John's Cemetery. Graveside rites for William Joseph Vargason were held at Urbana Cemetery at 3 p.m. Monday conducted by Rev Charles Moore. George B Holmes received a 1 30 p.m. graveside service at Oak Hill Cemetery with Crescent Lodge AF and AM assisting. Master Masons were urged to attend the Crescent Lodge service at 1 p.m. at the Masonic Hall.

Brother Dies Reginald Bunce Former Cedar Rapids Resident

Almeda May of Meth-Wick Manor received word of her brother Reginald Bunce’s death on Saturday in Phoenix. Bunce was a former Cedar Rapids resident.

Almeda May Meth-Wick Manor Reginald Bunce Cedar Rapids Phoenix

Man Shot on Mt Vernon Farm Near Palisades Park

Cedar Rapids man Richard Northrup 40 was shot in the back on a Mt Vernon farm owned by Raymond C. Troy 72 near Palisades Kepler State Park. Northrup was treated at University Hospitals Iowa City for a abdominal wound in fair condition. Troy said he fired into the air after discovering three people picking ginseng on his property. Grand jury review possible. larceny charges considered as investigation continues. Troy and son Steven gave statements. Northrup was with his two companions, a 21-year-old son and a 17-year-old Cedar Rapids boy.

Cedar Rapids University Hospitals Iowa City Mt. Vernon Palisades Kepler State Park Richard Northrup Linwood Drive Mercy Hospital Linn Walter Grant Raymond C. Troy Troy Faches Grand Jury Mani Stephen Dennis Troy Grant Northrup James Northrup

Johnson Kin Await R and R But No Reunion Soon

White House says Captain Charles Robb and Airman Patrick Nugent, both sons-in-law of President Johnson, will be eligible for rest and recreation leaves from Vietnam this fall. Robb prefers not to go due to wife Lynda expecting a baby, and Nugent awaits backlog reductions before his own R and R. Luci Johnson has no immediate plans to travel.

Washington Johnson Vietnam White House Charles Robb Marine da Nang R&r Lynda T Patrick Nugent Luci Johnson South Vietnam Nugent Luci Pacific

Special advertising service for regular want ads

A brief note invites readers to use the newspaper for ongoing want ads highlighting a dedicated advertising service. It emphasizes regular placement and visibility for classifieds. The item points to a simple way to promote products, services, or personal notices through recurring ads.

British Labour Convention Rebukes Wilson Over Wage Policy

At Blackpool the British Labour convention voted 5 08 million to 1 124 thousand to repeal wage restraint legislation. The rebuke highlights division in Labour and the unions over national solvency and economic policy. Wilson attended as he faced a miners protest demanding an end to mine closures.

Blackpool England Labor Party Harold Wilson Roy Jenkins Barbara Castle Wilson Britain National Union of Mine Workers

Nixon Defends Law Enforcement Plan With Coordinating Council

Nixon argues his program echoes existing laws while Humphrey pushes federal aid for police courts and corrections. Nixon calls for a national law enforcement council with NSC-like power, an academy for local police, a national coordinating center, and nationwide town hall conferences on crime.

Nixon Humphrey National Security Council Council of Economic Advisers

Blaiberg Returns to Hospital for Routine Checkup

Dr. Philip Blaiberg, the world’s longest surviving heart transplant patient, went back to Groote Schuur hospital in Cape Town for a routine checkup four days after discharge. He had been hospitalized four months for liver and lung complications that nearly killed him twice following his Jan. 2 heart transplant.

Cape Town South Africa Philip Blaiberg Groote Schuur Hospital

Apollo 7 Crew Plays It Safe Amid Ski Tactics

Navy Captain Walter Schirra warns Walter Cunningham about risky water skiing as Apollo 7 crews prepare for a 10 day Earth orbit mission slated for October 11. Don Eisele notes his role as mediator while all three pilots emphasize team harmony and pace.

Walter Cunningham Schirra Walt Cunningham Air Force Donn Eisele Earth Orbit Eisele

Man Pleads Guilty In Break In Case At Vernon Village

Larry L. Schoon, 20, of 1333 B avenue NE, Linn County, pled guilty in Linn district court to breaking and entering. Judge William R. Eads sentenced him to ten years at Anamosa but to run concurrently with a prior tenyear forgery sentence. Breakin followed a July 13 event at the Vernon Village 66 station with $124 taken. parole on the forgery was revoked.

Larry L. Schoon Avenue NE Linn Anamosa William R. Eads Schoon Vernon Village

Varner suit seeks 105600 over 1967 Cedar Rapids crash

Mr and Mrs Varner of Cedar Rapids sue Richard D Aitchison for 105600 over a February 16 1967 auto collision on F avenue NW near Ellis boulevard. The suit filed in Linn district court on Monday claims Mrs Varner suffered permanent inability to work and seeks 95000 in damages while Mr Varner seeks 10600 for loss of services companionship and car repairs.

William Varner Cedar Rapids Richard D. Aitchison F Avenue NW Ellis Boulevard Linn District Court

William J. Stone Receives Suspended Sentence in Auto Case

William J. Stone pled guilty to operating a vehicle without the owner's consent and received a 60 day suspended jail term in Linn County. Judge B J Maxwell suspended the sentence contingent on about $30 restitution for damage to Raymond Hanson's car, used July 22 at 601 Twelfth Street SE.

William J. Stone Clinton Linn County Stone B. J. Maxwell Raymond Hanson Twelfth Street

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