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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1963
Page
3
A dense daily record item lists high and low temperatures for multiple cities, rainfall forecasts, and five day outlooks. It also reports Senate and House actions on Iowa legislation, local court fines, and obituaries and funeral notices for several towns.
At the Cedar Rapids Board of Realtors meeting, panelists outlined a three part trade in program for houses. Clifford Doe said the plan guarantees a definite sale, pre arranged financing, and solved possession issues. He added sellers are 100 percent pleased. L H Gauger noted education is needed for the public and realtors. John Zachar Jr urged careful planning and fair market appraisals for trades.
A federal district court jury convicted James Cross, 50, former president of the Bakery and Confectionery Workers International Union, of embezzlement from the union and conspiracy to fix his 1959 perjury trial. The verdict followed testimony and was reported with additional coverage of Paul Harvey's Cedar Rapids speech.
Jones, a longtime Cedar Rapids resident, left a varied legacy including public service as recorder, a 37 for 39 baseball season, and years leading a country group Pap py Jones and His Family. He wrote about 30 songs, made 18 recordings, and remained active in St James Methodist church for 30 years. Surviving: wife, three sons Herschel, Donald and Dale, two sisters, and nine grandchildren. A memorial fund for St James is suggested.
The young woman, a Graettinger native and high school basketball star, had been employed in a beauty shop for about 10 months. She finished beauty school in Des Moines and reportedly had no steady dating life or known relationship with the Rinehart youth.
Robert Taylor president of the Philadelphia Bulletin and Earl Selby city editor were found in contempt for refusing to name their source before a grand jury. Judge Bernard Kelly rejected blanket newsman privilege under the 1937 act and set April 15 for sentencing in the first challenge to the law.
A Scotsman searches for a suitable match for his daughter during Wagon Train on television. The program airs Wednesday night at 6 30 on Television 9.
A bus carrying 10 high school students and 5 adults from Young Arizona was located in Harbor City California after a two state search. Bus driver W H Merchant explained no delay occurred and the group intended to visit Disneyland Marineland and the San Diego Zoo before returning home.
Sen. Hill testifies on SF 437 as amendments fail. The Senate rejects auto revocation of a liquor license upon beer permit loss and defeats the bill’s fourth section for stiffer penalties. Schroeder outlines licenses, bonds, council and board roles, and permit fees, with a 10% drink tax and dram shop liability while state stores sell liquor at up to 10% discount.
Robert Maloney fourteen son of Mr and Mrs William Maloney was killed late Tuesday after noon when the tractor he was driving lost control and rolled down an embankment crushing him beneath it Linn county authorities said he was driving north and attempted a U turn The tractor jumped a sidewalk broke through a retaining rail and plunged down the embankment He was in the eighth grade at Central City school The body was taken to Passmore funeral home in Central City.
An informal hearing on Cedar Rapids proposed housing code takes place at Memorial Coliseum at 7 pm. Pro and con arguments precede final council action. A second public hearing follows. Jaycee executive council backed the code Tuesday on urban renewal committee’s recommendation and pledges enforcement steps. A Jaycee delegation will attend Wednesday’s hearing.
In Winslow Arizona Lem Daily who claims to be 112 laments his absence from downtown life. He notes he misses seeing the town and mentions rumors about fashion trends as he reflects on aging and daily routines.
Claude R. Pierce 26 of 1200 K Street SW pled guilty Wednesday to driving with a suspended license before Judge Charles Penningroth. Sentencing set for Friday after his arrest Monday in the 700 block of Third Street SW for speeding. His license was suspended August 26 for failure to post financial responsibility.
Stanley J. Woodward, 25, of Anamosa, was given until Monday to plead to a desertion and abandonment of children charge after arraignment Wednesday before Judge Donald Barnes. The husband and wife, Mary, accuse him of deserting their three children ages 2, 1 and four months.
Mary E. Staskal files suit against Joseph L. Staskal for separate maintenance. The action seeks relief and court intervention in the marital separation.
United Packinghouse Workers local 785 asks Linn County District Court for a temporary and permanent injunction against Witwer Co leadership and associates. The petition alleges protected picketing, assaults on strikers, and threats, naming Hertford and Stubbs as defendants. Strike began Feb 11 with few negotiations since.
The Ohio River froze this winter echoing rare past freezes since the 1890s. In 1893 people hiked across the ice to Indiana and an enterprising tavernkeeper set up a pub at the midpoint, thriving during the long stretch.
Kennedy denounced a 1962 steel price increase as Wheeling announces new boosts. Administration advisers privately weigh actions while industry leaders debate market impact. Wheeling plants raise prices on plates and rolls amid material and labor cost pressures.
The discussion centers on Petersen's recommendation to deduct only the basic $600 personal exemption and business expenses from total income. The omnibus bill proposes raising sales and use tax from 2 to 3 percent, extending the 3 percent rate to hotel and motel services, and increasing the personal income tax rate.
Catherine Christopher a Cedar Rapids resident for most of her life died Wednesday. Born Red Oak January 28 1875 she is survived by her son Henry of Cedar Rapids and sister Mary Baumhover of Pocahontas. Services at St Patrick church Monday at 9 30 a m with Rev J Robert McDonald burial Mt Calvary friends may call after 4 p m Sunday at the Teahen chapel where Father McDonald will recite the Rosary at 8 p m
Douglas Allen Schenk infant son of Mr and Mrs William F Schenk of Hamilton Air Force Base California died Tuesday. Survived by grandparents How ard Gage Port Townsend Washington and Harry Schenk Redondo Beach California. Private funeral Wednesday at 9 in St Jude's Church with Rev Richard Krapfl. Burial Mt Calvary Teahen chapel in charge.
Aid Murphy Turner chapel service at 10 30 a m Thursday led by Rev James M Lesher. Burial at Cedar Memorial cemetery. Kenneth J Arnold Turner chapel at noon Thursday by Rev Allen S Van Cleve. Burial Cedar Memorial cemetery. Elizabeth Marie Marks Cedar Christian church at 1 30 p m Thursday by Rev Frazer Thomason and Rev Barton G Murray. Burial Cedar Memorial cemetery. Call hours Turner chapel until 9 p m Wednesday and church 11 to 1 30 p m Thursday casket not opened after service. Charles Vaul Hoppe Turijer chapel at 3 p m Thursday by Rev Roger Patton. Burial Baker cemetery.
BEIRUT UPI Lebanon's parliament suspended Tuesday night after a government deputy drew a revolver and threatened to shoot an opposition member. The incident heightened tensions as lawmakers clashed amid ongoing political strife.
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