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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1963
Page
1
A SEC study committee found no evidence of manipulation or illegal conduct in the 1962 stock market break. The panel supported NYSE's finding that no single group or circumstances caused the May drop and urged stronger self regulation and changes in voting power, credit buying rules, and mutual fund fees.
Special to The Gazette Waterloo A permanent injunction to stop the city from polluting the Cedar River was sought by Atty. Gen. Evan Hultman in Black Hawk district court. The petition, filed on behalf of the state health department, cites an August 31 1961 order directing Waterloo to remedy pollution from sewage and industrial wastes. It notes prior hearing findings that Waterloo along with Vinson Cedar Falls polluted the river, with Vinton later remedying its part. The complaint alleges ongoing violations including raw sewage and industrial discharges and riverbank sludge lagoon overflow, asking for an injunction to permanently prevent further pollution.
Western New York faced the worst flood in area history with 3.88 inches of rain, evacuations, and widespread damage. Public facilities were estimated at 7 million and homes and businesses at 28 million, while drinking water and telephones were disrupted. Governor Rockefeller mobilized state aid.
President Kennedy urged Senate approval of the partial test ban with the Soviet Union as a step toward greater U S security and a more peaceful world He said there are no secret side agreements and that the treaty advances world peace though it does not guarantee it It bans atmospheric outer space and underwater tests but not underground tests He stated the pact does not halt U S nuclear progress nor lessen allied strength and argued it is in the national interest with no admission of recognized regimes in East Germany and cautioned expectations while urging cautious optimism
An eight-year-old playmate confessed to firing a gun that killed nine-year-old Donald M. Melton in a basement in Omaha. Police and medical examiners ruled the death accidental. the shooter said he did not know the gun was loaded. Donald, son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald E. Melton, died at St Luke's Hospital after the incident at the Carson home.
A masked gang ambushed a Glasgow to London mail train near Cheddington England seizing about one million pounds in money and registered mail. Police estimated 15 to 30 attackers, with a 10000 pound reward posted by Postmaster General Reginald Bevins. Engineer Jack Mills and fireman David Whitby were attacked as robbers uncoupled cars and cleared mail bags at Sears Crossing. Diamonds reportedly may have been among the loot.
The first storm of the 1963 season Arlene regenerated after fading and moved toward Bermuda with top winds around 60 miles per hour in squalls. Miami weather officials warned winds could rise to gale force as it neared the island.
Federal employees in nine cities participate in a fudge bar screening test to detect diabetes. About 25 000 workers have consumed two 24 ounce bars each since July 1960, with 210 diabetes cases diagnosed from 15 535 screened in Washington and Dallas, using the Auto Analyzer and subsequent confirmatory tests.
Hollywood stars from both races met to map their role in the civil rights march on Washington set for August 28. Charlton Heston listed Debbie Reynolds, Harry Karl, Dean Martin, Gene Kelly, Gregory Peck, Robert Goulet, Burt Lancaster, Judy Garland among white participants, with Eartha Kitt, Harry Belafonte, Nat King Cole, Lena Horne, Sammy Davis Jr., and Sidney Poitier among black performers. about 60 attended.
Charles T. Fisher, 83, die in hospital in Detroit. He was the second eldest of seven Fisher brothers who founded the Fisher Body Corp, a cornerstone of the auto industry. The Fisher Brothers built a major automobile parts and body business.
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