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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1963

Page

3

Weather and notices from a midwest daily page

Summary of Sunday to Tuesday forecast with temperatures and rainfall followed by city advisories on police reports births and public notices. Includes temperatures for Bismarck Minneapolis Chicago and others, five day outlook, rainfall estimates, and a long list of birth announcements and legal notices.

Bismarck Min‘apolis Chicago N. Orleans Denver New York Duluth Omaha L. Angeles Phoenix Seattle

Bidault Leaves For Rio Asylum

Former French Premier Georges Bidault departed Lisbon by plane to Rio de Janeiro on Monday, accompanied by his secretary Guy Ribeauld.

Lisbon Portugal Georges Bidault Rio de Janeiro Guy Ribeauld

Sioux Chief Target in Lone Rifle Attack

Sioux Indian chief is snip er s target in a reported incident involving The Dakotas. Police at TV 9 say details are scarce but the case centers on a Monday night shooting.

The Dakotas TV 9

Witwer Office Window Incident Amid Long Packinghouse Strike

Witnesses describe a man seen running from a Witwer office after a concrete piece was hurled through a wallboard. Police noted similar fragments found nearby but could not confirm origin. Witwer claims no injury as local 785 strike enters its ninth week with stalled talks since March 29.

Witner United Packinghouse Workers Union UPW Witwer

Deaths Benjamin F. Johnson longtime Rock Island engineer

Benjamin F. Johnson 70, resident of 1297 Thirtieth Street NE Cedar Rapids, died Sunday after a long illness. Survived by two sons Donald E. and Robert C two daughters Mrs Glenn H Campbell and Mrs Virgil Winnie seven grandchildren and one great grandson. Funeral 1 30 p m Wednesday at Hesser Memorial chapel Rev Allen S Van Cleve officiating burial Cedar Memorial Master Masons to meet 1 p m at Masonic temple. Memorials may go to Central Park church fund. Visitation after 3 p m Tuesday.

Benjamin F. Johnson Rock Island Railroad Cedar Rapids Thirtieth Street Columbus Donald E Robert C Garland Texas Glenn H. Campbell Minneapolis Virgil Winnie Honolulu Johnson Central Park Presbyterian Church Crescent Lodge Trowel RAM Palestine Council R and SM Appollo Commandery K.T el Kahir Shrine Cedar Chapter OES Gethsemane White Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Veterans of Foreign Wars Thirteenth Engineers Railway Division Hesser Memorial Chapel Allen S. van Cleve Central Park Church Cedar Memorial Masonic Temple

Ethel Walton Porter Dies After Long Illness

Ethel Walton Porter aged 82 a lifelong Linn county resident died Sunday after a long illness. She was born March 22 1889 in Troy Mills. Survived by two sons W D Porter and L D Porter two sisters Mrs Perry Reece and Mrs Charles Winistorfer 13 grandchildren 34 great grandchildren a daughter Leora Peyton preceded her in death. Services 1:30 Wednesday at Troy Mills Christian church conducted by Rev Leonard E Deaver. Burial in Troy Mills. Turner chapel visitation through Tuesday night.

Ethel Walton Porter Jess Porter Fifth Street Linn County Troy Mills W. D Los Angeles L. D. Porter Pacoima Calif Perry Reece Cedar Rapids Charles Winistorfer Leora Peyton Porter Troy Mills Christian Church Leonard E. Deaver Turner Chapel

Hopes To Act on Liquor Wednesday

Des Moines AP report says Senate Majority Leader Robert Rigler expects the liquor bill to be debated Wednesday. He asks amendments by Tuesday afternoon so they can be printed and distributed Wednesday morning. The home rule liquor control bill would permit sale by the drink and allow local governments to restrict licenses.

Des Moines Senate Robert Rigler New Hampton Rigler Judiciaryi Committee

Funeral services for Harold C. Womachel and Anna M. Wilson

Services for Harold C. Womachel are set Tuesday at 9 30 at St Patrick s with Rev J Robert McDonald, burial at Mt Calvary, calling at Teahen chapel. Anna M Wilson will be held Tuesday at Trinity Methodist at 3 with Rev Warren Feller, burial at Linwood, calling at Turner chapel until 11 a m.

Womachel Harold C St. Patrick’s J. Robert McDonald Mt. Calvary Teahen Chapel Wilson Anna M Trinity Methodist Church Warren Feller Linwood Turner Chapel

City News Roundup From Canopus Club and Local Notices

City briefs report a noon meeting at Canopus Club with city planning director Don Salyer, a free lecture on Christian Science by Neil H Bowles, and various community notices. Incidents include a break in a Mount Vernon apartment, wallet theft at Danceland, a stolen car radio, and a knife scratch in Mount Vernon traffic.

Canopus Club Embassy Club Don Salyer Neil H. Bowles Atlanta, Ga First Church of Christ, Scientist Second Ave

78 year old man fights house prowler in bedroom

Thomas Thompson, 78, of 900 Ninth Street SE, woke to a burglar beside his bed. He punched the intruder, who fled with Thompson’s wallet worth about $6 after forcing a rear screen door and breaking a glass panel.

Thomas Thompson Ninth Street SE Thompson

Bertelli Sons Low Bid On College Township Paving

Bertelli Sons was the low bidder on both city and county road paving segments past College township school along old and new highways 218. Each party pays 30399.80 with the county covering the south half and Cedar Rapids the north half inside city limits. Quad City Construction Co. bid 31994.62. Bids opened separately at city hall and courthouse. Contract calls for a 24 foot wide eight inch concrete slab.

Bay Bertelli Sons College Township Cedar Rapids Quad City Construction Co

Harriet Stevens Receives Golden Hawk Honor at Iowa U

IOWA CITY Harriet Stevens assistant professor of home economics at the University of Iowa is awarded the Order of the Golden Hawk at the fiftieth annual department banquet in the memorial union. Loren Hickerson executive director of the SUI Alumni Assn presents the honor for outstanding service to the alumni and university.

Iowa City Harriet Stevens University of Iowa Memorial Union Loren Hickerson SUI Alumni Assn

Troopers Move Into Birmingham to Reinforce After Protests

The highway patrol deployed about 100 state troopers to Birmingham led by State Public Safety Director Al Lingo and Patrol Capt. Joe Smelley. The force, roughly one third of the state's total troopers, was sent after five days of racial protests that turned violent and resulted in 93 arrests.

Birmingham Ala Highway Patrol al Lingo Joe Smelley

Mayoral Prayer Breakfast Sees 133 Reservations

A total of 133 reservations were made for the first annual mayoral prayer breakfast set for Thursday at 7:45 on the Chamber of Commerce building fourth floor. Invitations were issued by Mayor Bob Johnson and the Chamber's civic bureau. Reservations can be confirmed by calling EM 48121. The event honors religious freedom and mirrors the presidential prayer breakfast.

Chamber of Commerce Bob Johnson Chamber Civic Bureau U. S. Senate House Lof Representatives

Tells Pastor He Shot His Wife And Four Others

An electronics worker burst into his estranged wife's home early Monday and killed her, their son and three other family members. Then he drove to a church, handed over two pistols to a clergyman and waited for police. Taken into custody was Charles Hansen, 32, who appeared dazed and said he couldn't remember the shootings. All victims were killed in their beds in two Mount Vernon homes. The victims were Delores Hansen, 26. Arthur Hansen, 4. Mrs Hansen's father and mother Jack Canosa, 72, and Mary Canosa, 63. two other Canosa family members, Robert 15 and Frank 22, were wounded.

Bill Ellison Mount Vernon Ellison New Rochelle N. Y Charles Hansen Delores Hansen Arthur Robert Frank Canosas

Amendment Proposed For Service Tax In Iowa House

In Des Moines a 2 percent services tax covering nearly all services was proposed by Rep. Dewey Goode and Rep. Chester Hougen as an amendment to a broad omnibus tax bill. The bill would raise sales and use taxes to 3 percent, boost personal income taxes, and raise corporate income tax, with the service levy optional to reach 3 percent if the main tax hikes proceed. The amendment keeps personal and corporate income taxes at current levels.

House Board of Regents State General Fund Secretary Senate Bureau of Labor State Conservation Officers Legislative Research Bureau Des Moines API Town House Dewey Goode Bloomfield Chester Hougen Cedar Falls Goode Hougen

Mt Zion Church Hosts Afternoon Music Program

Mt Zion Baptist church presented a Sunday program featuring the Senior choir and University of Iowa student Simon Estes. Lawrence Baker sang with piano accompaniment by University of Iowa student Joanne Bye. A second concert is scheduled for April 21 with the Inspirational choir and the Gospelette Trio from Davenport.

Mt. Zion Baptist Church Simon Estes University of Iowa Lawrence Baker Joanne Bye Davenport

McNamara Warns Against Fortress America Defense

Defense Secretary McNamara told the House Foreign Affairs Committee that returning to a fortress America defense would bring slow death by own action. He argued there is no acceptable alternative to the military assistance program that shares burdens and benefits with allies to sustain Free World power for peace.

Washington McNamara America House Foreign Affairs Committee U.S

Reds Defeated In City Voting

In Santiago Chile the pro Western coalition led by President Jorge Alessandri won a landslide in municipal elections defeating a communist led alliance signaling momentum for the 1964 presidential campaign.

Santiago Chile Jorge Alessandri

Bridge Reconstruction Bid Totals Vary By Plan and Bidder

Ashton estimates 724 495 to close bridge and install steel rails or 774 495 to keep open with traffic. Major gaps arise over reinforced concrete at 4300 cubic yards with bids 258 000 to 365 500 and 344 000. Piers metal work also differs with bids 49 000 67 200 and 70 000. High open traffic bids reach 971 420, with 10 percent certified checks required.

Ashton Cramer Hanson Cramerland Bayse Bayse

Hypocrisy Cited At Opening Holy Week Service

Reverend T A Youngquist urged a large crowd at the first non denominational Holy Week service to reject hypocrisy and false worship. He warned that temple attendance alone does not save and urged repentance as Holy Week emphasizes God presence over ritual. Services continue daily at 12 10 p m in First Presbyterian Church under YMCA Cedar Rapids Marion Area Council of Churches and the Ministerial Assn sponsorship.

Jesus Mr. Youngquist First Presbyterian Church YMCA Cedar Rapids-Marion Area

U.S. Accuses Three Inspections A Year

Stelle criticizes Tsarapkin tactics as not negotiable inviting no real talks. He calls the approach a You give I take proposition lacking flexibility and undermining mutual settlement aims.

Stelle Tsarapkin

Handicapped Center Approved At Oakdale Sanatorium

DES MOINES AP The Iowa executive council Monday authorized establishing a center for the study of treatment of the handicapped at the Oakdale sanatorium. The University of Iowa will run the center with other state agencies and an annual budget of 250000 dollars funded from outside sources including federal funds.

DES Moines Iowa Executive Council Oakdale Sanatorium University of Iowa

Fairfax Man Injured In Fall At Quarry

Glenn McCarl aged 42 of Fairfax suffered a possible fractured back after a 53 foot fall while drilling rock at the Crawford quarry located a mile northwest of Cedar Rapids on highway 74. He was employed as a mechanic for the Crawford Lime and Quarry Co and was taken to St Luke's hospital at 2 30 pm Monday.

Glenn McCarl Fairfax Crawford Cedar Rapids Highway 74 McCarl Crawford Lime and Quarry Co McCarn St. Luke’s Hospital

Rusk Talks With De Gaulle To Ease U S French Rift

U S Secretary of State Dean Rusk met with President Charles de Gaulle in Paris in a bid to thaw a three month old deep freeze in U S French relations. Rusk arrived at the Elysee palace with U S Ambassador Charles Bohlen for a crucial late afternoon discussion.

Paris UPI U.S Rusk de Gaulle Washington

Decorah Leader Renaas Re-elected Hospital Board President

Alvin Renaas of Decorah was re-elected president of the Smith Memorial Hospital board at the annual meeting. Other officers were also re-elected.

Decorah Alvin Renaas Smith Memorial Hospital Board

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