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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1963
Page
1
Friday's report shows temperatures and rainfall across multiple cities with forecasts for Sunday and Monday. The page also lists past weather highs and lows and a long obituary section noting numerous funeral services and memorials across towns.
A Cedar Rapids woman reports a daytime burglar entered her home at 4409 Benton street NE, using her popcorn popper and leaving with most of the popcorn and two $1 bills missing. The suspect is described as fond of popcorn and sloppy dining, with no identity known. Several traffic fines and penalties are listed for local residents, including arrests for red light violations and disorderly conduct.
Ceylon's UN delegate R S S Gunewardene said he will request a General Assembly special session next Tuesday to address alleged Buddhist rights violations in South Vietnam under President Ngo Dinh Diem. He planned talks with other Buddhist delegates to build support, noting assembly focus on human rights.
Hideo Koike, a Sankei newspaper journalist from Japan and a member of the Science Writers Association of Japan, visits The Gazette plant in a two year US study project. He is among ten Sankei staff on this program and stays with Dr. and Mrs. Richard C. Spencer of Henderson Street SE. Koike connects with Mrs Sumie Takeuchi, friend of Mrs Koike, a former student of Dr Spencer at Lindfield College in Oregon.
The 20 year old Yoo mi Choi of Seoul origin is revealed as Miss Korea and winner. She calls her parents from Ytri njardvik where they live with her brother and sister. Her father works in shipbuilding and she spent time in Copenhagen London and Paris pursuing studies and modeling.
Joseph H. Mrstik, 32, Route Two, Cedar Rapids, suffered minor injuries when his motorcycle overturned about a half mile south of the intersection of highways 30 and 218 Friday at 9 19 p.m. He was treated at Mercy hospital for facial bruises right hand and knee and released. Police said he was northbound on 218 when his bike left the roadway and upset while steering back onto the highway.
Police urged hikers and picnickers to help recover part of the seven million pound loot from Britain's great train robbery. On Saturday the appeal asked the public to report any unusual clues or dug holes in woods and open spaces as authorities pursue the case. A cache of one hundred thousand nine hundred pounds was found in bags discarded in a Surrey wood on Friday.
Obituary for Sam Dale 95 a former Quaker Oats foreman and Cedar Rapids resident with ties to Knights of Columbus. Funeral services at St Patrick's Church followed by burial at Mt Calvary. Separate passages describe a Scotland Yard pursuit, loot recovered totaling 242 207 pounds and gang activity with arrests and police vigilance in the London area.
At a Madison news conference Senator Goldwater urged delaying action on the nuclear test ban treaty until Senate findings are released. He warned the pact risks Soviet domination and likened it to a step toward a live-and-let-live era that could erode freedom. About 35 protesters greeted him at Memorial Union.
Two Cedar Rapids youths aged 15 admitted taking a 1960 car owned by Tracy G. Everhart from a northwest side residence. They returned the vehicle to Everhart’s home at 2:58 a.m. and fled, then were arrested in the 1200 block of A avenue NW and handed to their parents for juvenile court action.
The Treptower Rundschau reports that many East Berlin residents disrespect the anti Fascist protection wall and sneer at red border guards in public discussion. The official party weekly notes district attitudes in Treptow.
Karen S. Johnson nineteen of 526 Fifth Street SE was given a thirty day jail term on a petty larceny charge. Judge Loren M. Hullinger suspended the sentence after police accused her of stealing an eight dollar purse from Mercy Hospital gift shop on August 9.
In Dunkerton, a four year old boy named David John Fettkether, son of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Fettkether, died when he apparently fell from a truck in the family yard and was run over by the wheels.
Edward Stockman 84 of 1738 Sixth Avenue SE Cedar Rapids died Friday at 7 45 p.m. after a brief illness. Born May 24 1879 in Oquana Illinois he married Estella Wright September 9 1916 at Des Moines. He was a Budlong Pickle salesman 18 years and custodian for the Consistory Building from 1939 to 1957. Survived by his wife he was a member of Crescent Masonic Lodge and the Goodfellows. Memorial services Tuesday at 10 a.m. at Hesser Memorial chapel with Crescent lodge. burial at Aspen Grove Cemetery Burlington. Masters Masons to meet at the Masonic Temple Tuesday 9 30 a.m. Friends may call after Monday noon.
Kenneth Raymond Myers 64 of 110 Eighth avenue SW Cedar Rapids died Friday after a brief illness. Born October 18 1898 near Bethany Missouri he retired as a Penick and Ford electrician. Surviving sons Donald E Jack K Robert L a sister Lu Wilkinson two brothers Frank Cliff eight grandchildren. Burial Linwood Funeral services 1:30 Monday Beatty-Bearle with Rev E K Schneider Eden United Church of Christ. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Sunday.
Anna G Shanney of Cedar Rapids died Friday after a short illness aged 92. Born August 8 1912 in Stone City she taught school previously. Survived by two sisters Dorrance McDonald and Mrs Neilly and a brother Lawrence Shanney. Memorial service at Immaculate Conception church Monday 10 a.m. Rosary Sunday 7:30 p.m. Brady Mortuary. Burial Holy Cross cemetery Anamosa.
Twin infant sons of Mr. and Mrs. John Schumacher of 611 Eighth Street SE died Friday evening. Surviving are a brother, Doug.
Rain totals reported include Lamont 0.03 inches Ottumwa 0.01 inches and a quarter inch elsewhere. Highs Friday reached 90 in Council Bluffs 83 in Sioux City with overnight lows including 51 in Spencer and 65 in Davenport. Cedar Rapids recorded 59 at 8 am Saturday. Sunday forecast calls for partly cloudy skies with mild conditions on Monday.
Arkansas Attorney General Bruce Bennett told public schools to continue daily Bible reading and devotional exercises. He said the U.S. Supreme Court ruling barring state ordered Bible reading and prayer did not strike down Arkansas current Bible reading law.
A Cedar Rapids girl, five, suffered a possible skull fracture and facial and shoulder bruises when struck by a car at First avenue and Fiftieth street E Saturday afternoon. She was listed in fair condition at St. Luke's hospital. Carol Anderson, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Anderson of 1037 Oakland drive NE, was involved.
In Budapest three Hungarian nationals were sentenced to prison on espionage charges for spying for West Germany.
Cuban authorities announced the execution of three men described as CIA agents. Rolando Mateos Paz Manuel Marrero Castillo and Francisco were said to have been killed by firing squad in Las Villas Province after a court convicted them of belonging to an infiltraction group that landed July 22 with CIA sabotage instructions. The report notes seized arms ammunition and money as evidence and suggests other members may remain at large. The Washington Post cited U.S. efforts to build an underground network in Cuba with covert operations aimed at overthrowing Castro.
About 16 457 fairgoers on Friday heard a steady hum of chatter at the Iowa fair with families reacting to new exhibits. Attendance for Friday fell from last year’s 17 793. Saturday brought 500 Eastern Iowa high school musicians visiting Milwaukee. The fair ends Sunday with TV Personality Day and free admission for all under 15 as a Kids Day bonus. Midway prices drop until 6 pm and 4 500 seats are available for TV appearances. Center section seats totaling 3 000 are priced at 1 each.
Douglas E. Miller, 27, of 3007 Mt Vernon Road SE, held by Cedar Rapids police on a charge of receiving stolen property. He was arrested after a Sioux City police call alleging a car motor was stolen. The motor’s serial number matched an engine sought in Sioux City. Sioux City authorities said they will take Miller into custody Monday.
Fourth day of a Penick and Ford plant walkout continues with production at sharply reduced rates. The Grain Millers union reports some progress in talks, while the company seeks $100,000 daily damages in a federal suit alleging an illegal strike. Pvt James W Shugart remains AWOL from Fort Riley.
Samuel Holcomb 46 of 417 Third Street SE reported in fairly good condition at St. Luke's hospital Saturday after suffering a wrist laceration at his home Friday evening.
Billy Graham opened his California crusade at the Coliseum telling a national audience that racial tension is a judgment on society and may be worse than the Civil War. He admitted sin and urged attendees to seek Christ, with about 2,000 moving toward the platform.
A 37 year old Delhi man Floyd E Thibadeau caused a power failure when his car struck a utility pole and leaked coolant. Police traced a water trail from the pole on First Avenue E to Twenty Fourth Street Drive where Thibadeau was found in his car. He was charged with striking fixtures upon a public highway and drunkenness and forfeited $45 in bonds in municipal court.
A 48 year old Davenport motorist, Harry F. Drewes, is free on 325 bond after a Delaware county district court hearing on a drunken driving charge. He was arrested by a highway patrolman near Delhi.
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