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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1963
Page
3
The report lists daily highs and lows for multiple cities, rainfall totals, and a forecast through Wednesday with cooler nights and a chance of showers. It includes April and year-to-date totals, barometer and humidity readings at municipal airport, sunrise and sunset times, and various local notices on bills, taxes, and civic actions.
Last Wednesday 75 mile per hour winds blew grass seed from bare ground near Cedar Rapids Municipal Airport. Manager Frank Hidinger told the airport commission it will cost 800 to 1000 dollars to reseed about 110 acres of bare ground along runways and taxiways, a project widened and resurfaced last fall. He noted seed had been dug up to check and none remained except under rocks.
The Iowa senate approved a $100,000 oil well bonus program to spur productive drilling. The measure, 35 to 12, moves to the house and offers three bonuses: $20,000 for the first well to 2,000 feet at 35 barrels daily for 60 days, $30,000 for 2,000 to 3,500 feet, and $50,000 for the first well below 13,500 feet producing 60 barrels daily for 60 days.
A hearing scheduled for April 22 will review an appeal from a district court ruling in a Cedar Rapids traffic accident suit. The Huffs seek to overturn a $19,850 judgment against Emma Doornink and Jack Eggleston with no judgment against the city. The case stems from a May 15, 1961, collision at Nineteenth Street and Second Avenue SE.
Frank T. Chase 33 changed his plea to guilty minutes into a jury trial on charges of resisting execution of process after a fight with Patrolman William Long. He was sentenced to one year in county jail with seven months suspended by Judge B J Maxwell.
Marion sues Ronald E., Roger W., Earl C., and Wayne D. Falconer in a promissory note dispute seeking repayment of $4,998.92. The case lists the individuals as defendants in a civil claim likely filed in a local court.
A Cedar Rapids anti litterbugging campaign was explained to business representatives. The plan aims to use information sheets on costs, bumper stickers, plastic litterbags, and school outreach during Clean Up Week beginning May 4.
A damage suit in Waterloo was settled out of court after a Tuesday trial was scheduled. Trans-Canada Highway Express sought 10912.42 for damage to a truck from a February 4 1954 collision with a Milwaukee train in Calmar. The railroad will pay 2045.21 with the plaintiff covering court costs.
President lauds Sir Winston Churchill as a bold defender of liberty and dignity. The proclamation calls Churchill a son of America though a subject of Britain and credits him with uniting language and courage in England's darkest hours, inspiring free peoples worldwide.
During a tense hearing, Anderson refused to name the anonymous congressman who provided information for his story. Burleson pressed for a yes or no answer, ultimately adjourning as Anderson hinted at other unnamed sources.
Orville G. Wright twenty of 1215 M street SW pled guilty in municipal court to disorderly conduct and was sentenced by Judge Hullinger Jr. to 30 days in jail. Police arrested Wright earlier Monday after seeing him molesting a ten year old girl in the parking on Fourth street between Second and Third avenues SE.
Elizabeth M. Marks widow of Neil Marks dies at home in Cedar Rapids after long illness. She leaves three other sons, 17 grandchildren, and siblings. services at Cedar Christian church with burial at Cedar Memorial. Murphy Ard, retired Quaker Oats employee, dies at 82. survived by wife Mary Etta and four sons, a daughter, seven grandchildren. services at Turner chapel.
Ethel Walton Porter of Troy Mills is remembered at a Christian church service at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday led by Rev. Leonard Deaver. Burial followed in Troy Mills. Friends may call at Johnson Benjamin F. Funeral Home Wednesday at Hesser Memorial Chapel with Rev. Allen S. Van Cleve and Crescent Lodge in attendance.
Morley Iowa Charles Paul Hoppe former Cedar Rapids resident died in an Iowa City hospital at 6 45 am Tuesday Born in Cedar Rapids in 1880 he was married to Georgia A Stansbury in 1908 in Western Iowa He leaves five sons Arling Claude Albert Walter Harold nine great grandchildren and twelve grandchildren Services will be held at Turner chapel Cedar Rapids at 3 pm Thursday conducted by Rev Roger Patton burial in Baker cemetery Friends may call at the chapel
In Saigon Vietnam an estimated 2000 slum huts burned Tuesday marking the area s second major fire in a month. Local authorities suspected the blaze started in a congested hut district and feared extensive shelter loss for residents.
The Iowa House split 51 to 48 on inviting State Superintendent Paul Johnston to speak about penalty provisions in a property tax reform bill. Debates centered on earmarking funds and Shaff reapportionment, with Reppert pressing to strike tax on trading stamps and insurance taxation. VerMeer defended earmarking as vital to tax policy.
A circus panther mauled a girl during a performance in Budapest. The trainer was not present at the moment, and the incident left the girl with injuries to her arm. Authorities reported no further details on the animal’s handlers or safety measures.
Kenneth L. Cook, 35, a city employee of 1555 Forty-second street NE, fell on the fourth floor of the Parkade, striking his head on a sweeping machine. He was listed in poor condition at St. Luke's hospital after a possible fainting spell or seizure. Leonard Meyer of Globe Machinery Co. witnessed the incident.
Election of 18 men to serve one-year terms on the Junior Chamber of Commerce executive council was announced Tuesday. Re-elected were Duane Anton James Nemmers Richard Rehman John Ritchie James Snyder Randy Stober Robert Tibbets and Robert Woodward. Newly-elected are Lee Abrahamson Paul Atherton Azreddine Cherif Gary Dunahugh Donald Gatto Richard Johnson David Marner Milton Nelson Allan Peremsky David Pfoff Benny Wimner and Robert Worley. Terms begin July 1.
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