Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

We found your results!

Page 1

Cedar Rapids Gazette in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

We have 14,353,121 pages in Iowa

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1960

Page

1

President Eisenhower to send special message to Congress

President Eisenhower will address a reconvened Congress with a special message urging action on a public interest program. The White House signals possible nationwide TV and radio plugs next week and a focus on foreign policy and defense spending. Hagerty said details are pending but will reflect significant work before Congress.

Marvin Arrowsmith Newport Eisenhower Congress White House Hagerty Senate House Washington Russia John Kennedy

Believe Pair Now Behind Iron Curtain

Two American NSA mathematicians Bernon Mitchell and William Martin are presumed to have gone behind the Iron Curtain after disappearing June 24. Pentagon says it must be assumed they left the U S. investigation found no access to classified weapons or defense plans. Reports traced them to Mexico City and Havana with further notes on NSA work and lack of cooperation from sources.

Washington Pentagon Bernon Mitchell William Martin National Security Agency Fort Meade NSA Martin Defense Department Mitchell U.S Mexico City Havana

Hammarskjold Pushes U.N. Assurances on Congo Katanga

Dag Hammarskjold proposed that the United Nations Security Council assure Katanga province the U.N. will not take sides in Congo's internal conflict. He said such assurances could speed a settlement as Katanga refuses U.N. forces. Three Congo ministers head to New York for a Council session, while Patrice Lumumba may cut short West Africa tour to join.

United Nations Dag Hammarskjold Security Council Katanga U.N Congo Hammarskjold New York Patrice Lu

Nixon ends record miled campaign tour in Hawaii Seattle

Richard Nixon wrapped up an 11,384 mile campaign swing with a Hawaii stop as the first presidential candidate to campaign actively there. Returning to Seattle Friday night, he urged civil rights action and said he would push for rights if elected. He described the trip as very pleasing and planned rest after landing.

Washington Richard Nixon Hawaii Seattle Nixon Jsome Congress

It Cost a Lot More Than That

In Baltimore an incident over 12 cents for a glass of milk ended with Leroy Richardson, 41, fined 265 dollars for resisting officers after a restaurant owner called police. The case highlights a minor price dispute escalating to legal action.

Baltimore Leroy Richardson Richardson

He Can't Spoil Mark That Way He Can't Spoil Mark That Way

Tucson AP reports Airman Eric Goodrich was asked to explain winning a base safe driving award for the first half of the year. He replied that he hasn’t owned a car since February and had no idea how the award was earned.

Tucson Eric Goodrich

Kennedy plans visit to Mrs Roosevelt on Aug 14

John Kennedy said he will visit Hyde Park Aug 14 to smooth party differences and was invited by Mrs Roosevelt. He also said he seeks no campaign support from ILWU or Teamsters chief Hoffa, citing rumored allied ties and rejecting Communist control of captive nations behind the Iron Curtain.

Hyannisport Mass UPI John Kennedy Franklin D. Roosevelt Hyde Park N.Y Kennedy Roosevelt International Longshoremen’s and Warehousemen’s Union James Hoffa Teamsters Honolulu Jack Hall ILWU Richard Nixon Hall U.S

Mighty Long Walk For a 13 Year Old Dog

A 13 year old mixed hunting dog named Butch found far from home sparked curiosity after a 1 000 mile trek to Bad Axe Michigan Oklahoma caretaker Bill Croft learned he could keep the dog but local authorities wonder how the dog traveled so far. The dog wore a 1959 Michigan tag linked to Julius Heffler postmaster Bach Michigan. Heffler had owned the dog eight years then turned it over to his brother Edward Sebewaing who later gave it to a dog warden in Bad Axe. Edward said the Oklahoma owner can keep the dog but seeks the full journey story.

Butch Walker Beagle Kentucky Redbone Croft Michigan Julius Heffler Bach Heffler Edward Sebewaing Mich Bad Axe Oklahoma

Red Chinese Fire 12 Shells at Quemoy Friday

Taipei dispatch reports that Red China opened fire with twelve shells at Quemoy on Friday in a marked escalation of cross strait tension. The shelling followed recent warnings and raised concerns of wider hostilities in the Taiwan Strait.

Taipei Quemoy

Raul Castro charts Cuban path toward Soviet aid

In a near three hour late night address Raul Castro embraced Moscow’s aid and military pledges while rebuking the OAS. He claimed no strings attached to Soviet assistance, contrasted Soviet help with U S practices, praised Khrushchev, warned enemies of the revolution, and hinted Fidel Castro would visit Russia with a date kept private.

Havana Raul Castro Cuba Moscow Fidel Castro Organization of American States Western Hemisphere OAS Castro Prague U.S Raul Khrushchev Russia Fidel Latin American Youth Congress

Five inch rain drenches Hayesville and area

A thunderous storm drenched Hayesville with five inches of rain between 9 and 10 pm causing curb deep flooding though damage was limited. Sigourney and Lancaster reported 2.5 and 2.9 inches while Des Moines measured 1.16 inches in 30 minutes. A lightning strike burned John Woodward’s farm home near Bedford and a 53 year old Lake View man died after being struck by a car on highway 71. Widespread power outages, downed lines, and crop damage from hail were noted in Woodbury county and Sioux City.

Hayesville Sigourney Lancaster Keokuk County John Woodward Bedford John Kluver Lake View Des Moines Woodbury County Sioux City

Weightlifter Is A Forceful Lad

Manuel Suarez an 18 year old weightlifter pleaded guilty to destroying public property by twisting a metal sign out of shape after a weightlifting class. He told Judge Walter Burnside he was pulling the sign while talking with a friend. Suarez received one day in jail and was released in time for supper.

Tampa Manuel Suarez Walter Burnside Burnside Suarez

Power mower blamed in youth’s death at Holliday

In Holliday Missouri a 17 year old boy, Lynn Sharp, was found dead in his yard Friday night. Authorities say a power lawn mower struck a length of wire, hurled by the blades, and the wire penetrated his heart and lungs.

Holliday Lynn Sharp

X-15 Sets New Unofficial Speed Mark at 2196 MPH

Edwards Air Base, Calif. AP reports precise instrument checks confirm the X-15's new unofficial world speed record at 2196 miles per hour after an earlier 2150 mph snap check following its record flight on Thursday.

Edwards Air Base Calif

U S Charges Soviet Propaganda Aims at Powers Trial

Washington accuses Moscow of hysterical efforts to whip up public opinion ahead of the Francis Powers spy trial. The State Department released notes showing Russia refused American attorneys in Powers defense and outlined repeated U S requests to see him. Soviet articles warn against foreign visitors as propaganda drives target students and tourists. The exchange notes also mention Powers met with a Moscow lawyer named Griniv and that the U S embassy interview will be pressed again.

Washington U. S Russia Francis Powers State Department Moscow City Griniv Foreign Office Powers Department U.S Edwin Morrell David Waters Moscow

Recently Named Envoy Is Dead

David Karrick aged 67 who was named ambassador to Ecuador three weeks ago died Saturday from a heart attack. He had previously held diplomatic posts and served in the foreign service for decades. The death prompted tributes from colleagues and officials noting his long career and service to the country.

Washington David Karrick Ecuador

Also Mentioned on This Page

Foreign Policy Iron Curtain Lewis Gulick Eureka, Calif Red Territory Emery Mitchell Bennon Ellensburg Wash John Martin Mexico Dag Bunche Ralph Bunche U. N Justin Bomboko Rene Mwambe Thomas Kanza Lumumba Belgium Brussels Council Belgiam Moise Tshombe Tshombe Mark Today's Index Crossword Daily Record Bill Croft Chouteau Okla Iowa Merrill Ravesville Newton Ate Flora Naten Bedford Kaloosa Bluffs Udubon Ottumwa le Mel Brayton Sac City Ceaar Rapids Fairy Tale
Search Courier

Search the Cedar Rapids Gazette Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Cedar Rapids Gazette?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication