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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1964
Page
1
The daily record outlines a five day forecast with temperatures 3 to 6 degrees above normal from Thursday through Monday, with normal highs in the 50s and lows in the 30s to upper 30s. Precipitation averages .50 to 1 inch in showers or thundershowers on Thursday and Friday, plus regional notes on sunshine, wind, and recent conditions.
The article recalls President Kennedy’s exchanges with Senate Minority Leader Dirksen over foreign policy, including disagreement on wheat sales to Russia and neutralizing Vietnam. It notes the shift from cordial sessions to strained relations as cooperation faded.
The Iowa House resumed work on an April Fool’s day remap, adopting the Senate plan as a base and proposing changes to keep county lines intact while shaping a 112 seat House based on population. Expect potential expansion to 115 seats after 1970, with no changes to the Senate’s census enforcement clause.
President Nixon stated a single voice is needed and warned against swings in policy. He called Southeast Asia at a critical turning point and warned against further compromises with the communists. He suggested options to escalate the war, including moving against North Vietnam or deploying American combat troops, but left final decisions to those closest to the situation.
Linda McRae, an Alaska high school honor student, recalls floating on a damaged rooftop for about 15 minutes as waves swirled around after last Friday's quake. She and seven others, including a baby, used insulation and boards to stay protected until rescue.
Mrs Inez Henderson 57 of 1319 Second Street SE Cedar Rapids died after a lingering illness. Born June 2, 1906 in Newhall she lived in Cedar Rapids since 1928. Survived by husband married July 31, 1931 in Cedar Rapids. three daughters Mrs Dennis Jones Mrs Richard Jones of Cedar Rapids and Mrs Lee Falck of Manchester. two sons Albert of Cedar Rapids and Melvin of Chicago. eleven grandchildren and a half sister Mrs Ira Lillis of Boone. Memorial services at Kuba funeral home Friday at 1 30 pm by Rev William B Harmish. Friends may call after 7 pm Wednesday.
Joseph J. Jacque aged 50 of Mar Ley hotel Cedar Rapids died Wednesday after a short illness. Born December 12, 1913 in Cedar Rapids he married Mary Kay Zderick January 29, 1954 in Kahoka Missouri. Survived by wife and two brothers Galen Duffy Jacque Cedar Rapids and Edward C. Nel Portland Oregon. He was a World War II veteran and Hanford American Legion member. Memorial service Friday 1 30 p m at Hesser Memorial chapel Reverend Charles Wallace St Pauls Methodist Church Cremation Cedar Memorial. Friends may call after 4 p m Thursday.
Edna Lee Woodson 31, of 1418 Tenth Street SE died Wednesday after a long illness. Born July 8, 1910 in Milan Tennessee she came to Cedar Rapids two years ago. Survived by husband and sister Gracie Thompson who lived with her. Member of New Hope Baptist Milan. Services and burial in Milan. Friends may call at Turner chapel until 9 p.m. Thursday.
General strike by communist led workers crippled Rio and other cities. Goulart warned opponents that reform would not be altered, accusing foreign capital of funding his overthrow. Half a million Catholics demonstrated in Sao Paulo on March 19 opposing the government.
Los Angeles court orders Frank Nelson to stop using hypnotism to win the affection of his nine year old foster son as part of a custody dispute. The order was issued by Superior Court Commissioner Clinton Rodda.
A South Vietnamese Ranger battalion killed 32 Viet Cong guerrillas Monday in a three hour battle near an unspecified location, AP reports.
Cedar Rapids and Marion officials discuss a proposed annexation that would expand Marion to about two and a quarter times its current size and potentially overlap Cedar Rapids land. Finance Commissioner Shank says he will assess property descriptions before commenting. Safety Commissioner Bush notes the cross county extension seems unusual.
City officials discuss voluntary annexations to Cedar Rapids pointing to Marion limits and possible impacts. Bush notes residents chose Cedar Rapids over Marion while Gardner calls for wait and see until Marion provides plats or annexation resolutions. Further study is planned to assess potential effects on Cedar Rapids.
Disaster relief chief Edward McDermott said 500 million dollars in federal funds will be needed for Alaska rehabilitation after the earthquake. He noted the plan must exceed normal aid to cover private industry, including fishing fleets, with Johnson in talks and Senator Gruening calling it the worst disaster in Alaska's history.
Mrs St Augustine faces bond set at 300 after refusing to leave a segregated motel dining room with several Negro companions. In Boston Gov Endicott Peabody says his mother was arrested while seeking equal rights. Rev G L Peabody calls her arraignment imminent and says she is anxious to speak to the press. He notes jail conditions were clean and she is well treated.
A compact weekly item notes readers should scan want ads for listings and opportunities. It highlights the reach of classified notices and urges participation and placement.
Anchorage reports shifting death tolls with 24 confirmed dead and 79 presumed dead plus 55 injured, while Coast Guard deaths and Turnagain fatalities are not yet tallied. Federal relief mobilizes via airlift as Alaska outlines rebuilding plans and potential special legislative session.
Community notices include a Thursday story hour at Kenwood Branch with Mrs. Sam Nassif, Fran Peterson announcing a new Petite Beauty Salon location, and a breakfast club meet at The Alcove with speaker Rev. D. A. Loferski. Police report thefts, vandalism, and a car radio theft near Iowa Manufacturing, with a film on alcoholism shown at St. John’s church and an organic farming talk in Troy Mills.
Decorah Iowa bids on the new high school equipment were tabled by the school board Tuesday evening, with a decision set for April 8. The action follows review of vendor proposals and budget considerations for the project.
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