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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1963

Page

3

Weather and legislative roundup from overcast April 19 1963

Readouts show high and low temperatures across major cities with precipitation totals and an Iowa legislative roundup detailing bills passed or sent to the governor. Includes weather outlook for the weekend and five day temperature and rainfall expectations alongside public notices and local court actions.

Bismarck Minneapolis Chicago N. Orleans Denver New York Duluth Omaha L. Angeles Phoenix Miami Seattle

Miro resigns exile leadership over Cuba rift

Dr. Jose Miro Cardona quits as Cuban Revolutionary Council leader accusing President Kennedy of giving Fidel Castro absolute immunity. He warns of a growing Soviet backed threat in the hemisphere and notes nine council members quit after his departure.

Miami Jose Miro Cardona Kennedy Fidel Castro Khrushchev Cuban Revolutionary Council Miro U. S Bay of Pigs Manuel Antonio de Varona White House Council Cuba US S U.S Castro Hemisphere Villeda Morales Honduras Washington

Women Voters Rally Against Shaff Plan In Iowa

The League of Women Voters of Iowa formalized its fight against the Shaff plan at the 42nd state convention in Cedar Rapids. Delegates adopted a two year program pushing for fair representation in the Iowa legislature and for study and support of revisions to the Iowa constitution. The convention also discussed budget and tax plans tied to Kennedy era proposals, while details of apportionment and constitutional changes were still being refined.

League of Women Voters of Iowa Cedar Rapids Roosevelt Hotel League Lowa Kennedy

Future Farmers Honor Silliman at Iowa FFA Dinner

B D Silliman of Cedar Rapids executive vice president of the Iowa Retail Federation was honored at a Thursday night Iowa Future Farmers of America dinner. He received a plaque for outstanding service after 15 years as a state FFA contest advisor.

Sioux City B. D. Silliman Cedar Rapids Iowa Retail Federation Iowa Future Farmers of America Silliman FFA

Twisters Continue Across Iowa Causing Damage and Rainfall

Severe storms damaged property and toppled trees and power lines in portions of Iowa. Perry recorded 1.33 inches of rain in 20 minutes after 6 p.m. Thursday, with Charles City at 1.32 and Dumont at 1.17 inches. Grinnell had one inch. Widespread rainfall exceeded half an inch, skies cleared, and cooler air moved in. Cedar Rapids noon temperature 64 after an overnight low of 51, with 0.08 inch of rain.

Iowa Perry Charles City Dumont Grinnell Cedar Rapids

Exiles Speak on Struggle Against Communist Activity

A remark contrasts Cuban exile concerns with a broader fight against communist influence. The speaker emphasizes the real struggle lies in countering communist activity.

Deaths Anna Pivonka longtime Cedar Rapids resident

Anna Pivonka widow of Wendl J. Pivonka died Thursday after a long illness. She lived with her son Robert at 3326 Henderson Ave SE and was born July 25, 1878 in Cedar Rapids. Survived by three sisters, she belonged to St. Wenceslaus parish and relief societies. Services at Brush Chapel and St. Wenceslaus Church, burial in St. John’s Cemetery. Msgr Chihak to recite Rosary. Friends may call after 6:30 Saturday.

Frank Matthew Davis Harrison Court Cedar Rapids Iowa Milwaukee Railroad University Hospital Iowa City Ottumwa Esther Ferguson Alt McGregor Arthur Alt, Jr Robert M. Alt Genevieve Williamson Davis St. James Methodist Church Hanford Post American Legion L. F Turner Chapel Ralph J. Barron Cedar Memorial Anna Pivonka Wendl J. Pivonka Robert Pivonka Henderson Ave St. Wenceslaus Church The Altar and Rosary Society Royal Neighbors of America Mary Kopecky Frances Wosoba Frank Kopecky Brush Chapel Anthony W.chihak St. John’s Cemetery Msgr Chihak

Davenport infant Kritin Fiala dies after brief illness

Kritin Helene Fiala 15 months old daughter of Donald and (Mrs) Fiala of Davenport died after a brief illness. Born January 8, 1962 in Cedar Rapids she moved to Davenport last December. Surviving are two brothers Mark Allen and David Eugene and grandparents Dominic Fiala Cedar Rapids and Edgar Smith Oxford Junction. Services 10 30 Saturday at Kuba funeral home with Rt Rev Msgr Anthony W Chihak. Burial at St Johns. Friends may call at the funeral home.

Kritin Helene Fiala Donald Fiala Davenport Cedar Rapids Mark Allen David Eugene Dominic Fiala Edgar Smith Oxford Junction Kuba Funeral Anthony W. Chihak St. John’s

Services for Blackwell and Scott at Turner Chapel

Rollie Scott of Chapel of Memories service set for 1 30 Saturday officiated by Rev. Donald T. Caspers and the VFW. Friends may call at Turner chapel until 10 a.m. Saturday. William Scott Peek burial at Cedar Memorial with grave side service at 3 0 Saturday and visitation at Turner chapel until 1 p.m. Saturday.

Farewell Visit by Dowling to West Berlin

U S ambassador Walter Dowling retired from diplomatic service and paid a farewell visit to West Berlin on Friday highlighting his career and ties with the city.

Record of druggists illegal prescriptions and related cases

Drugstore workers had fines suspended and probation for three years each on three counts. Separate pleas included Samuel Scott pleading innocent to a grand jury indictment for converting union funds, with a 30 day motion period. Robert Steffen pled no contest to loan falsification, fined 750 dollars. Minard Levi also fined 750 dollars. Hoyt Battolph pled innocent to converting government grain, given until May 15 to file motions. six counts allege grain conversion, four counts falsification of storage charges.

Brewer and Luckritz Palmer and Pauley Samuel Scott Dubuque Edward J. McManus Robert A. Steffen Madison, Wis Oelwein Steffen Minard J. Levi Maynard Hoyt E. Battolph Bennett U.S K. W. Fuelling

Indonesia China World Pillars Call Emergent Forces

President Sukarno called Communist China and Indonesia the pillars of the new emerging forces and predicted the day will come when the old established powers collapse. He spoke in Jakarta amid regional tensions and calls for stronger regional alignment.

Jakarta Indonesia Sukarno China

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