Coralville lake level raised under new regulations this year
Iowa officials announce Coralville Lake will see higher water levels by July 4 and again for waterfowl hunters in autumn. The Corps of Engineers outlines operating changes to reduce small floods for farmers while maintaining lake levels, with public meetings set for April in Columbus Junction and Iowa City.
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Last Chance Slayer Recaptured After Escape
Ronald Le roy Gramenz, 27, convicted of second degree murder for slaying Richard Hoeppner, was recaptured in a West Point laundromat after escaping from Webster County officers on Friday. He hid in a closet area for about three hours as about 30 officers searched the area. Gramenz, described as disturbed, was handcuffed during the seizure and taken to the state penitentiary at Fort Madison for psychiatric evaluation and further custody.
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Billy Graham to Visit West Germany for Two Weeks
Evangelist Billy Graham will pay a two week visit to West Germany in June according to an official church newspaper. The trip marks a rare international tour for the American preacher as he plans engagements across multiple German cities. Local churches anticipate large crowds and possible nationwide coverage.
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Boy risks life to save Easter chicks in fivealarm fire
In New York a 16 year old boy named Pedro Mestre climbed a fire escape from his family’s third floor flat to rescue six baby chicks and a duckling from a blaze that prompted five alarms. The animals were to be given to his five brothers for Easter.
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C R Student Involved in IU Marijuana Case
Iowa graduate student Fritz Fisher, 22, Cedar Rapids, faces possession of narcotics charges linked to Indiana University investigations into alleged drug activity. Nancy Dillingham, 21, Monticello, was arrested in a raid, with a half pound of shredded marijuana and two glass bottles found. she to appear in city court on narcotics possession charges.
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Spring Building Edition In Sunday Gazette
The Sunday Cedar Rapids Gazette will publish a 40 page spring building edition featuring news, features and advertisements on home improvement interior and exterior projects. It promotes the upcoming Home Show at Hawkeye Downs and the nationwide New Homes month with model houses open this spring.
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Ford and Colleagues Propose Private Tax Revision Plan
Detroit AP reports Henry Ford II and four leading businessmen plan a private April 25 Washington meeting to discuss a compromise tax plan to revise Kennedy proposals. The group aims to organize a tax reduction committee and consider a nonpartisan body to press for substantial individual and corporate tax cuts in 1963.
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Municipal Court Dispute Over Traffic Summons Dismissal
In Cedar Rapids a quarrel erupted in municipal court between Judge Loren Hullinger Jr and City Prosecutor Gene Kellenberger over the judge's dismissal of a traffic summons. Richard Wheeler of 1715 C Avenue NE appeared for failing to stop at a stop sign at Eighth Street and Third Avenue SE. Wheeler claimed innocence, swore he stopped, and the judge excused the summons. The prosecutor sought to present city evidence, the judge objected, and the summons was dismissed.
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Thresher's Last Sound Breakup Reported By Navy Court
Portsmouth reporter details naval court testimony on Thresher tragedy. Lt. James Watson recalls hearing a muffled thud like a ship breaking up shortly after 9:17 a.m. as the Thresher failed to answer. Cmdr. Deane Axene defends the submarine's performance and notes initial dive issues were instrument related.
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Diefenbaker ready to cede power to Pearson in Canada
Prime Minister John Diefenbaker said he would step aside for a Liberal government led by Lester Pearson. Pearson agreed to meet Monday to discuss a changeover as Liberal seats neared a majority with 130 seats to the Conservatives 94. Six Social Credit deputies pledged limited support on most issues but reserved nuclear policy, risking a possible final vote outcome.
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Pope John Outlines Peace Road
Pope John XXIII in an Easter radio message urged ending suspicion and internal strife to advance world peace. He warned about difficulties and urged progress through God’s help, recalling his recent encyclical and proposing a plan including world government and disarmament.
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Soviet Launch Cosmos 14 Satellite for Space Studies
Moscow AP reports the Soviet Union launched unmanned satellite Cosmos 14 to continue space research per a March 16 1962 program. Tass says the Sputnik orbits Earth every 92.1 minutes at distances from 164 to 318 miles and all onboard equipment operates normally.
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Chief Nabbed Chief of Arab Terrorist Secret Army
Paris AP interior ministry says St. Jacques Roy, described as a chief of operations for the terrorist secret army, was arrested in Paris on Saturday. Authorities did not disclose further details about his role or the case.
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