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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1963
Page
3
Weather figures for multiple cities show highs in the 40s to 60s and small rainfall amounts. A seven day outlook predicts warmer conditions, scattered showers, and generally light precipitation. The report also lists legislative actions, local bonds, and a long docket of obituaries and service notices across Iowa communities.
Iowa lawmakers debate a state liquor bill while the 3 percent sales tax remains a live issue in the house and senate. Seven southwest Iowa Republicans anchor a vote dry stance, as leaders weigh delaying adjournment and possible conference on liquor control amid implied consent debates.
Obituaries list Dorothy Luedeman wife of Henry C. Luedeman of Burlington born 1896 in Stockholm died Wednesday. Also noted are Harry L. Concannon former Cedar Rapids resident and Iowa Electric employee who died in Santa Ana California and Edwin John Bruns Cedar Rapids resident who died after a sudden illness. Services scheduled for each with burial at Linwood cemetery and Cedar Memorial cemetery respectively.
The Kennedy administration plans a new push to sell its tax program to states and localities, arguing it would raise revenues by 8 percent or more and spur broader economic growth. Treasury forecasts indicate an $3 to $3.5 billion gain for many states, including New York, through 1965.
Jennie M Bates 79 of 308 Twenty first Street NE Cedar Rapids died Tuesday Born June 14 1883 in the city Survived by daughter May A Potts three grandchildren and eight great grandchildren Services at Beatty Bearle Funeral Home at 1 30 Thursday Reverend John Wheatley Christchurch United Presbyterian Burial Oak Hill Friends may call after 7 p m Wednesday
Funeral service for James Mason Riley is scheduled Thursday at 1 30 p m at Riley James Mason funeral home in Tama.
Francis Taylor father of actress Elizabeth Taylor paid 92 000 pounds for a Van Gogh at auction in London on Wednesday. The price converts to about 257 600 dollars. The event highlights high value modern art sales in the British capital.
A classified ads service urges readers to call EM 2-1121 for a writer who can solve everyday problems with fast results. The notice emphasizes immediacy and personal assistance.
Nine Republicans oppose the bill, led by Washburn W. Steele who argues it infringes citizens rights to hire or fire whom they choose. Supporters cite discrimination against Negroes and minorities. Absent or not voting were Fisher Jarvis Wier Meyer. All others vote yes.
The Weather Bureau forecasts a warming trend after lows around the upper 20s to mid 30s across Iowa. Tuesday highs reached 42 to 54 degrees with showers possible in the northwest Wednesday night. Thursday should see 60s to 70s, and Friday partly cloudy with cooler conditions.
Judge Philbrick resigns due to illness and will depart July 10 after more than 40 years in Cedar Rapids. Gov Harold Hughes will name a replacement from a Bar Association list including Linn Cedar and Jones counties, aiming for at least two candidates with one Democrat.
The article profiles the slain activist Bill Moore a marine veteran author and civil rights advocate. It notes his pacifist leanings and ties to the American Civil Liberties Union and other groups. Neighbors and reporters recall his dedication to civil rights and his fear for his family amid threats.
Mrs. Moore says Bill had courage to act while others talk. Officials at Binghamton state hospital confirm her husband was a mental patient from January 1953 to March 1955.
New Rochelle New York two patients died and a third a woman 28 recovered after operations for broken thighs at a hospital Officials canceled all other operations while doctors and technicians took cultures in two operating rooms to identify infections linked to the deaths William Isbister 68 and Jean Goobie 56 were the deceased patients and the third patient remained unnamed and is reported out of danger
Downtown retailers will stay open until 9 p.m. when holidays fall on Monday or Thursday. The Central Retail Merchants bureau of the Chamber of Commerce passed a resolution. The first adjusted dates are May 31 and July 5, both Fridays after Memorial and Independence Day.
Donovan recounts taking his son John 18 on a Cuba trip to show sincerity in securing American releases. He claims Castro enjoyed meeting the boy, posing for photos, and was impressed by Donovan's confidence in bargaining. The Cuban charges cited altered names in the espionage case.
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