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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1963
Page
2
Sunday forecast calls for partly cloudy conditions with showers or thunderstorms later. Five day outlook shows near normal temperatures, rainfall 0.25 to 0.50 inch. normal highs upper 70s to mid 80s, lows upper 50s to lower 60s. Also lists August totals, barometer, humidity, sunrise and sunset times, and local public notices including births and legal proceedings in Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas.
The crash left Lt. Col. William Thomas and Capt. Peter Macchi dead, with Capt. Richard Smiley and Capt. Allan Ramsey, Jr. surviving. Theis was found after 155 searchers scoured 35 square miles near Irwin, Kansas, where a parachute was discovered. Captain Snowden survived parachuting to safety.
Beverly J. Berge reports several small incidents from the weekend including a gas tank leak near Third Avenue and Tenth Street SE at 6 09 a m a fuel line leak at 2702 Mt Vernon Road SE at 11 55 a m trash in a barrel burning at 1516 Mt Vernon Road SE at 7 53 p m a cigarette exterior siding at 301 Twenty fifth Avenue SW at 8 02 a m and a false alarm at 1529 Avenue SE at 8 35 a m Monday.
A series of traffic citations are recorded with multiple individuals named and fined sums of 10 or 15 dollars plus costs. Violations include disobeying a red stop light failing to have a car under control backing in an unsafe manner failing to stop in the assured clear distance ahead and failing to yield the right of way. />
Linn county Iowans Against the Shaff Plan authorized a Cedar Rapids Marion campaign to mobilize voters for a Dec 3 statewide vote. State Rep. Tom Riley said Gary Ketchum will lead the effort with 110 volunteer callers planned. current volunteers number 20. Call numbers provided for others to join.
The John Deere plant in Dubuque was closed Monday over a work dispute. About 2,500 workers were laid off, with around 1,500 leaving Friday amid protests over discipline and timecards. No meetings between the UAW and company are scheduled.
W W Woody Stolba 50 announced Monday he will run for re election as superintendent of streets and public improvements. He has lived in Cedar Rapids all his life and is a veteran in local service with four terms previously and a Navy World War II background. His candidacy follows other council members declaring for re election.
Charmbury says the next priority is to let the miners decide which will go first while rescue hours and timing remain undecided. Officials plan to slow final drilling to prevent a cave in as Fellin and Throne stay in good spirits and communicate via the surface line.
Nellie G Hahn 87 of 1538 Fourth Ave SE Cedar Rapids died after a long illness. Born February 26 1876 in Tama County she married Claude J Hahn November 21 1900 Cedar Rapids resident 80 years. Survived by four sons ten grandchildren two great grandchildren two sisters and three brothers. Memorial services Thursday 3 30 pm at Hesser Memorial chapel. Burial Linwood Cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday afternoon. Contributions to Sharon EUB church memorial fund invited.
Herman C Roloff aged 73 of 637 Tenth Street SE Cedar Rapids died at University Hospitals Iowa City after a long illness. He was born May 7 1890 in Dubuque. Survived by daughter Mrs Everett Jones five sons William C Robert R Donald F John E Herman C Jr two sisters thirteen grandchildren three great grandchildren. Memorial at Turner Chapel Tuesday 1 30 p.m. by Dr Theodore A Youngquist burial Cedar Memorial cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel.
Edward E Pfeifle of the Narva hotel and Cedar Rapids resident for 26 years died Sunday after a short illness. Born May 25, 1898 in Ashley North Carolina he is survived by his wife Pauline two sons Fredrick D and Theodore F two daughters D Kolrvo and C Bell a sister Mrs C Johnson and 11 grandchildren. Services 2 p.m. Tuesday Brady mortuary by Rev Milford Olson burial Friday in Anamoose North Dakota. Friends may call after 7 p.m. Monday.
William Durow was installed as master councilor of Cedar Rapids Chapter 10 of the Order of DeMolay in a public ceremony at the Masonic Temple. New officers included Jim Logan senior councilor Bob King junior councilor and others with preceptors named. Presiding officers were Don Miller and Dave Packard with ceremony attendance by multiple officers.
Cedar Rapids property owners may face higher 1965 assessments after the Iowa Tax Commission ordered all city and county assessors to value real estate at not less than 27 percent of fair market value. City Assessor Wendl Kulish said it is too early to determine implications and noted the order affects 1965 assessments with a full year to decide further steps.
A post office official formally inaugurates the ABCD accelerated business collection and delivery plan in Cedar Rapids. 52 downtown points before 10 am guarantee afternoon delivery to most local businesses with two daily deliveries. Officials mention future expansion and study of tax assessment figures.
District Judge Charles Penningroth voided a Friday default judgment over Cedar Rapids resident Robert E. Ford challenging a $9,180 city assessment on his 3317 First Avenue SW property. The judgment was set aside after Ford's counsel and the city met. no hearing date has been scheduled. Defendants include the city assessor Wendl Kulish and board of review chair Leo C. Peiffer.
Gov. Harold Hughes dismissed a complaint by inmate John Smith alleging racial discrimination at the Anamosa men's reformatory as without foundation after reviewing a report by the board of control and the director of correctional institutions. He noted Smith received favorable assignments and invited NAACP observers to inspect the facility with officials.
In Copenhagen French Premier Pompidou landed for meetings with the Danish government on Monday. He is to hold talks with Danish leaders on bilateral issues and regional affairs.
Ballard Tipton explained that higher valuations trigger a lower millage rate to maintain the same revenue, and counties and cities above 27 percent need not drop to that level. He noted 1961 orders to raise valuations across 48 jurisdictions, later rescinded, with 33 ordered to revalue for better equalization.
City council approved a partial payment of 2000 dollars to F. C. Popinger for 1614 acres on Wilson avenue SW designated as a future park school site. The land is part of the open spaces program with 30 percent federal aid. total cost is 17500 dollars.
Second Street SE between First and Second Avenues may be closed to traffic for two days this week for sanitary sewers repair. Streets Commissioner Woody Stolba said timing is not yet known, but the closure will likely come in the latter part of the week.
The provincial health department reported 21 deaths from encephalitis sleeping sickness in Formosa between June 1 and August 23, most victims being children.
Judge records a separate maintenance action filed by Tamar L. Borgenson against James J. Borgenson. Details of grounds or relief sought are not provided in the accessible text.
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