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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1964

Page

2

Weather and obituaries brief from Daily Record

The Daily Record lists high and low temperatures for Friday and precipitation amounts for several cities including Fairbanks Minneapolis New Orleans New York Omaha Phoenix Seattle and Washington D C with additional notes on barometer humidity wind and sun times. It also reports births and funeral services with names and addresses and lists numerous local fire and accident reports including trash fires and a defective furnace and a car fire.

Fairbanks Minnapolis N.orleans New York Omaha Phoe Seattle Washington

Traffic fines and court actions listed in city court notes

The report enumerates numerous speeding and traffic violations with fines from $10 to $45 and costs, plus several sentences and suspensions. It lists defendants by name and address across multiple neighborhoods, and notes service times for church and funeral arrangements in various towns.

Johnson and aides brief reporters amid garden farewell

A lively scene at the LBJ ranch featured President Johnson prompting Thatcher about an expected fall victory while reporters observed. Carl Sandburg and Edward Steichen joined Johnson in the rose garden, with the President jokingly urging questions and inviting further drives before heading to cabinet room for secret rail talks.

Mrs. Johnson Carl Sandburg Lincoln Edward Steichen Sandburg Steichen

C R Man Given Suspended Term Fought Officers

Lawrence L. Martin of 1443 Second avenue SE received a 30 day suspended jail term after a fight in which Patrolman Howard Gardner suffered a knee injury. The charge was resisting an officer with an accompanying intoxication count. Judge Howard Mc Laughlin fined Martin $10 and costs. Gardner and Patrolman Franklin Hicks said Martin fought violently when arrested in the 600 block of S lave NW. Gardner sustained a deep cut to his left knee and was treated at St. Luke's hospital.

Lawrence L. Martin Second Avenue SE Howard Gardner Martin Howard McLaughlin Gardner Franklin Hicks Slavenue St. Luke’s Hospital

St James to Honor 42 Fifty-Year Members at Service

St James Methodist Church at 1430 Ellis Boulevard NW will honor 42 members who have attended for 50 years or more after the 11 a.m. service. Pastor Dr Ralph J Barron will present certificates. The Half Century Fellowship will grow informally as more members reach 50 years.

St. James Methodist Church Ellis Boulevard Ralph J. Barron

Children Leave Faubus Home Return to Farm

Three children from MENA Arkansas left the Little Rock governor’s mansion and returned to a 65 acre western Arkansas farm after a four day stay with Gov Faubus. Wayne Cade 12 Delia Marie 11 and Linda May 8 said they were glad to be back. Their father Archie Cade kept them from school due to the smallpox vaccination rule and dispute over medicines. The Arkansas Supreme Court ordered placement in a foster home and vaccination. The Faubus family arranged for their return pending a wider state religion dispute. Cade plans a U.S. Supreme Court appeal if Howard consents.

Mena Ark Little Rock Arkansas Wayne Cade Delia Marie Linda May Faubus Wayne Momma Archie Cade Wesley Howard Texarkana Arkansas Supreme Court Howard State Welfare Department Bruce Bennett Cade U.S. Supreme Court

Motorcyclist, 17, Pleads Innocent To 3 Charges

James H. Slade, 17, of 1217 Fourth Street NW, pled innocent in municipal court to reckless driving violation of equipment standards and failing to carry a valid Iowa license after allegedly riding a motorcycle onto the Ellis Park golf course sixteenth green Wednesday night. Trial set for May 14. bond posted at 110 dollars. Course officials David McLaud and Raymond Hanson accused him of the damage, with a fourth count of damaging public property still pending.

James H. Slade Fourth Street Ellis Park Slade Iowa David McLaud Raymond Hanson

Pennsylvania Remap Statutes Voided by Federal Judges

A three judge federal panel ruled Pennsylvania remapping laws unconstitutional and discriminatory. It barred nominating candidates for the April 28 primary, affecting half the senate and all house seats. The case could go to the U.S. Supreme Court on appeal, keeping injunctions in place until a valid reapportionment is enacted.

Scranton Pennsylvania State House Senate House Commonwealth U.S. Supreme Court U.S

City Briefs from Mercy Hospital and Local Notices

A compilation of brief city items: patient status at Mercy Hospital on Fourteenth Street SE. late night bowling specials at Tropic Lanes. purse theft report at 1018 Thirty Ninth Street SE. classified ad prompting rental listings. a man fined for 11 parking meter violations. thefts of jewelry from a home on Second Street NE. pledge to Alpha Kappa Psi by David McIntosh of 2112 A Avenue NE. summer bowling league openings. a car fire at 4561 C Avenue NE. vandalism to Daniel L Hewitt’s car at Ellis Park. a coat stolen from 1641 Eighth Street NW. Mary Wood of Boone dies. equipment checks yield 175 tickets and 16 summonses in Cedar Rapids. a missing suitcase at 219 Seventeenth Street SE. Hugh E. Duxbury hospitalized after a fall near Second Avenue l and Fourth Street SE.

James Gillen Tenth Street Thirty-second Street Kenmore Street Fourth Avenue Mabel Snyder Old Highway 218 E Avenue NW Linwood Street Indian Hill Road High, Drive Thirty-sixth Street Hillside Drive First Avenue Tama Street Robert Daniels C Avenue NE

Boat Sinks Say 13 Die

TEHRAN AP report says a motor launch smuggling a group of Iranians from southern Iran caught fire and sank Friday night. One hundred thirteen perished, seven passengers and four crew members survived.

Tehran Iran

Three Are Hurt In Two Separate Car Accidents

Cedar Rapids residents were injured in two traffic crashes early Saturday. Samuel Trexler and his wife Charlene Trexler were hospitalized after their car crashed into a parked vehicle on First Avenue NE. Mrs. Trexler, who was driving, was charged with failing to have her car under control. In a second crash, Frank Verba was treated for rib fractures after a two car collision at Third Avenue and First Street SW. driver Charles Ronnenberg was charged with disobeying a traffic signal.

Cedar Rapids Samuel Trexler E Avenue Trexler First Avenue Thomas Mullin C Avenue NE Mullin Frank Verba Route Two St. Luke’s Third Avenue First Street Verba George L. Clark Twenty-fourth Avenue Charles D. Ronnenberg Twelfth Street

President Signs Farm Bill to Aid Slump Insurance

President Johnson signed a $1 billion wheat and cotton farm bill in the White House, calling it an insurance against low farm mood. The measure provides payments to farmers and subsidies to mills, aims to strengthen farm income, reduce program costs, and cut surpluses to manageable levels.

Washington Johnson White House iFarm Bureau George Meany Afl-Cio

Youth 17 Sentenced After Resisting Charge

Robert L. Lamb, 17, of 620 B avenue NE, received a 30 day suspended jail sentence after pleading guilty to resisting an officer. He was arrested for intoxication at 11 20 p m Friday at Danceland Ballroom on Third Street NE. Arresting officers said the youth kicked and hit during the struggle. Municipal Judge Howard McLaughlin offered $10 and three days in jail on the intoxication count. Lamb chose to serve the suspended terms.

Robert L. Lamb B Avenue Danceland Ballroom Third Street

Ukraine Floods No Lives Lost Says Moscow Radio

Moscow Radio reported on Saturday that recent floods in southern Ukraine caused no loss of life. The brief dispatch notes safety despite flood conditions and cites an official statement from the region.

Moscow UPI Moscow Radio Ukraine

Deaths William G. Hermsen of Cedar Rapids

William G. Hermsen 62 a Cedar Rapids resident and retired Fruehaus Co. employee died Friday. Born in Breda on September 30 1882 he belonged to St Patrick's church. Survived by wife Gladys three sons Harry of Tucson James of Cedar Rapids and Bernard of Oceanside two daughters Mrs Paul Fowler and Mrs Harold Stanek 24 grandchildren three great grandchildren two brothers Bernard of Omaha Theo of Los Angeles and sister Miss Mary Margaret Hermson of Denver. Services at St Patrick's Church Monday at 11 conducted by Rev J Robert McDonald. Burial at Mt Calvary. Rosary Sunday at 8 15 p.m. by Rev Mr McDonald at Teahen chapel with calling after 2 p.m. Sunday.

William G. Hermsen D Avenue Cedar Rapids Fruehaus Co Breda St. Patrick’s Church Gladys Harry Tucson Ariz James Bernard Oceanside Calif Paul Fowler Harold Stanek Odessa Texas Omaha Theo Los Angeles Mary Margaret Hermson Denver Robert McDonald Mt. Calvary Mr. McDonald Teahen Chapel

Mrs. Harry Hedges Rites Set In Cedar Rapids

Mrs. Harry Hedges 56 of 1347 Twenty-second Avenue SW Cedar Rapids died Friday after a brief illness Born September 12 1907 in Wadena she married April 1 1955 in Cedar Rapids Surviving are her husband three sons James E Larson Harry D Larson and Caryl L Larson all of Cedar Rapids six grandchildren her mother Emma Jennings of Arlington four sisters Mary Carnal Vivian Fox Bess Roys Joy Stanley and two brothers Max Jennings and Floy Jennings Funeral services 1 30 p m Monday at Chapel of Memories by Rev John K Moore Burial Cedar Memorial Cemetery Friends may call Turner Chapel until 9 p m Sunday

Harry Hedges Twenty-second Avenue Cedar Rapids Wadena James E. Larson Houston Harry D Caryl L. Larson Emma Jennings Arlington Mary Carnal Vivian Fox Bess Roys Joy Stanley Rock Island, Ill Max Jennings Floy Jennings St. Louis Chapel of Memories John K. Moore Cedar Memorial Cemetery Turner Chapel

Rudolph J. Kucera 73 Cedar Rapids retired Collins Radio man

Rudolph J. Kucera 73 of 2620 Fifth Avenue SE Cedar Rapids died Friday after a brief illness Born in Czechoslovakia October 28 1890 he lived in Cedar Rapids since 1892 Surviving wife Emma Hac married December 7 1916 in Cedar Rapids son Robert J two grandchildren He was a member of Cedar Rapids lodge 262 ZCBJ Jan Hus lodge IOOF No 511 Cedar Rapids Traveling Men’s club Memorial services Monday 2 pm Kuba funeral home Burial Czech National Friends may call at the funeral home

Rudolph J. Kucera Fifth Avenue Collins Radio Co Czechoslovakia Cedar Rapids Emma Hac Robert J ZCBJ Jan Hus Lodge IOOF Traveling Men’s Club Monnday Kuba

Obituary: Jennie L. Lester Dies at 83 in Cedar Rapids

Jennie L. Lester 83 of 423 K Avenue NW Cedar Rapids died. She lived in the city 60 years and had no immediate survivors. Memorial services set for 3 30 p.m. Monday at Beatty Bearle Funeral Home. Burial in Linwood Cemetery. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Jennie L. Lester K Avenue NW Cedar Rapids Beatty Bearle Linwood Cemetery

Car Hits Train Wreck Driver Charged As Youth Escapes Injury

Peter E. Telenson, 16, of 3207 Mt. Vernon road SE, escaped injury Friday night when his car struck a slow moving switch engine on Fourth street SE between First and Second avenues at 10 20 p m. He was charged with failing to stop within the assured clear distance and failing to carry a valid Iowa driver license. Police said he was driving west when the car hit the southbound engine.

Peter E. Telenson Mt. Vernon Road Fourth Street SE First Second Avenues Iowa

Lloyd Bridges Calls Deep Sea Accident Murder On SEA HUNT

Channel 9 presents SEA HUNT with Lloyd Bridges addressing a deep sea accident as murder. The program airs Saturday night at 6, offering dramatic exploration of the case and Bridges' perspective.

Lloyd Bridges Channel 9

Tragic Iowa Crash Kills Miss McGovern. Second Accident Follows

A truck owned by Arp Truck Line of Gladbrook caused a fatal crash when it struck Miss McGovern, Wildly spinning her car before the truck rested in a field. A second collision occurred during investigation as a westbound car with three University of Iowa students hit the truck. Gene Maule sustained bruises and two passengers were severely injured. Miss McGovern, 1962 St Johns graduate and WMT employee, died. funeral arrangements announced.

Ibrook Arp Truck Line Gladbrook Miss McGovern Fish University of Iowa

Johnson comments on press quotes and Cuba troop aim

Edward Folliard of the Washington Post quoted President Johnson as saying the White House has been plagiarized by the Post and noted the President would like to be president of all the people. Johnson deflected on naming a 1964 campaign manager and said Soviet troops in Cuba remain but the number has declined substantially.

Edward Folliard The Washington Post Sen. Goldwater Johnson Washington ‘Post Folliard Cuba

Pedestrian Hit by Auto In Iowa Near Cedar Rapids

A 70-year-old man, Frank Vorel of Cedar Rapids, was badly hurt crossing old highway 218 near his home Friday. He suffered fractures of both legs, a broken pelvis, and possible internal injuries after being struck by Dorthea Ream, 60, of rural Solon, whose car was traveling about 45 mph. He was listed in poor condition at Mercy hospital Saturday. The accident remained under investigation with no charges filed.

Mercy Hospital Frank Vorel Route Two Cedar Rapids William Walke Vorel Walke Dorthea Ream Solon Shueyville

Lodge Return in June Predicted for RNC Campaign

San Diego AP reports political adviser Irving Salomon says Henry Cabot Lodge told him in Hong Kong on Feb 20 he would return from Vietnam in June to campaign for the Republican nomination. Lodge reportedly said he would attend the San Francisco Republican national convention in July but could not confirm resigning in June.

San Diego Henry Cabot Lodge Vietnam Irving Salomon Lodge Hong Kong San Francisco Salomon Far East

Chronic Ailment but Going Strong at 95

Dr. Rush Castelan, now 95, reflects on aging and worry in 1939 remarks about annuities and health. The Greenfield Illinois, class of 1887 graduate moved to Kansas City in 1888 and remains the sole survivor of his high school cohort.

Kansas City Rush Castelan Greenfield, Ill

Plumbers in That U S Youth Are Too Lazy

Report cites a controversial claim that U S youth show lax work habits and attitudes, prompting discussion among trade groups and educators about training, discipline, and the value of skilled labor.

U. S

Dedication to Principles at Global Convention Speech

Dr Kerr urged 200 delegates that youth must follow freedom over communism and defend principles during crisis. He warned officials to seek a better path from pain and hunger, praised youth dedication, and noted officers would be elected Saturday afternoon for tonight’s convention ceremonies.

Dr. Kerr

Rescued Korean Miner After Eight Days Trapped

SEOUL reports a Korean miner trapped in a narrow gold mine shaft for eight days was rescued on Saturday.

Miner Seoul

Also Mentioned on This Page

Daily Record D.R. Weather San Ass New York City Alvah R. Locke, Jr Locke A. R. Locke Fourth Avenue SE Methodist Schultz Marengo St. Paul United Church of Christ McAninch Lyle E. Heldt Swisher Bonnie J. Fitzpatrick Louis K. Zaspal Nineteenth Avenue Glenn L. Bell Carter Street Alice E. Larson Daniel K. Buchanan Eighteenth Street Donald G. Rouser Thirtieth Street Dearld D. O’brien C Avenue Wilson F. Masker Robert A. Parrish First Avenue NE Dallas F. Buffum Muscatine Donald C. Morris Independence Merrill R. Massare Fourteenth Street James T. Burke Charles J. Randall G Avenue Michael E. Point B Street Herbert Cherry Eighth Street Mary Kay Coppess Ely Rosdail D Avenue NE John D. Evers First Avenue SE Second Street SE B Avenue NE Allen J. Pins Sixth Street Earland F. Wilson, Jr James W. Pointer Edwin L. Goertz Seventh Avenue SE Williamsburg Albert J. Maas McSwiggin and Uhlmann St. Paul's Lutheran Church Delta Jessie Pence Christian Church Whyte’s In What Elkader George Lembke Peace Church Witt’s. Oelwein Mercedes Cheney Sacred Heart Church Brant's. Guttenberg Thomas Russell Darlington Wis Tuecke's Rosemary Wagner Immaculate Conception Church Burke's Monona Frank Holly Thatcher Truman Mr. Johnson Dorothy McCardle Lbj Ranch C.R. Man St. James Bill Simmons Pennsy Glenn A. Winchell Fourteenth Street SE George Venzke Thirtyninth Street Frances Fontana Second Street David McIntosh John J. McIntosh E Avenue NE Alpha Kappa Psi Iowa State Robert L. Daniels Nimmer’s Empire Daniel L. Hewitt Seventh Street Max Hollingsworth Eighthstreet Town & Country Shopping Center Mary Wood Boone Leonard Wood Rko-Iowa Patricia Roberts Hugh E. Duxbury Twentyseventh Street Second Avenue l Mrs Gene Maule John Meyers Roger Long Belle Plaine University Hospitals Iowa City Matt McGovern WMT Howe Funeral Home Maurice Kleinsmith de Witt Charles Magill St. John’s High School St. Matthew’s Circle St. John’s Church LBJ News John E. Lapes 3Rd Ave T Turner’s John B. Turner & Son Second Ave. S.E
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