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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1961
Page
3
Sunday highs reach the 60s with a low near 33 and scattered rain totals around 0.15 to 0.25 inches. The five day period will run warmer than normal by 4 to 8 degrees with normal highs in the 30s and lows around 15 to 20, turning colder again Monday night into Tuesday.
Federal water pollution grants may fund Cedar Falls Waterloo and Vinton projects after a July 20 hearing by the health department. Cedar Falls was found to have insufficient plant capacity and bypassed sewage during heavy flows. Downstream communities including Cedar Rapids protested water pollution.
Washington reports that Secretary Harriman says the United States will issue within a few days a white paper presenting irrefutable evidence of North Vietnam's actions against South Vietnam. The statement signals escalated documentation of the war's events.
A fast-moving mass of cold air swept into Iowa on Monday dropping readings to the 20s in the northwest. The wind whipped air will blanket most areas except the far southeast, but it should not linger as it moves east. Tuesday highs are expected in the 30s north and 40s south with mostly fair skies by Tuesday.
Representatives of the Retail Merchants bureau of the Chamber of Commerce asked the city council to pass a new ordinance licensing going out of business, bankruptcy, fire and closing-out sales. The draft would be stricter than the repealed prior version and include penalties. Council placed it on file for public input and will consider next Monday.
Safety Commissioner says council has power to revoke Class B beer license for Joe's Ten der Trap after a police raid on Oct 26 in which four employees were charged with bootlegging. Police chief to brief council on reasons before the next meeting. Mayor away, matter to be presented to full council.
Detectives investigated the theft of 1270 dollars worth of truck tires and rims from a storage trailer behind Powers’ Truck Stop on Highway 30 South. The loss included eight new tires and rims, three recapped tires, and a hydraulic jack. The padlock key was reported stolen from the company office and later recovered. The trailer door showed no forced entry. Tobe Hummer of Scott's Transportation Co. said the theft was discovered Sunday.
Earl O Wright 89 died Monday of a heart attack at his home 1110 Twenty fourth street SE He was born January 30 1892 in Tara Iowa and married Clara M Halvorson March 10 1914 at Callender He worked in hardware and implement businesses then with Federal North Iowa Grain Co for over 30 years managing elevators at Titonka and Colo before joining Cedar Rapids office staff eighteen years ago Ill health led to retirement five years ago He collected coins and belonged to St Marks Lutheran Church He is survived by wife Clara a son Wayne K Wright Cedar Rapids a daughter Mrs L A Dykstra Aurora Illinois a brother Burr Terril a sister Mrs Ralph Ritchie and two half brothers Claude and Vere Walred Fort Dodge Services Wednesday at 1 pm Turner Chapel Reverend Richard Engstrom Burial Callender Friends may call after 1 pm Tuesday
Paul George Roth a Cedar Rapids resident for seven years and a retired farmer died in a Cedar Rapids nursing home Sunday after a long illness. Born August 3 1888 in Keokuk he spent most of his life in Los Angeles. Surviving are sisters Hilda Vogt Marengo and Lora Arens Hood River Oregon. He belonged to the Lutheran church. Services at Turner chapel Tuesday at 9 conducted by Rev E W Koberg and graveside at Oakland cemetery Keokuk. Friends may call at the chapel.
Virginia Ruth Bannick born May 10 1915 in Scott county died Sunday after a long illness. She lived at 1007 Norwood Dr SE Cedar Rapids for six years and was formerly with Iowa National Insurance Co. Married Oct 17 1945 in Davenport to Mearl Bannick. Survived by husband and her parents Mr and Mrs Herman Voss Durant. Funeral 11:30 Wednesday at St John s Episcopal Church. Burial Inland Cemetery near Bennett. Friends may call at the chapel.
Cedar Rapids native Mae B. Larimer died in Chicago after moving there 50 years ago. Born August 13, 1868, she leaves Herbert Larimer of Chicago, Hazel Konvalinka of Toronto, two grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. Graveside rites at Linwood Cemetery at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday conducted by Rev Edward V. Douglass of First Baptist. visitation at Turner chapel 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday.
John A. Benell, 78, a Kalona farmer, was listed in fairly good condition at Mercy hospital Iowa City on Monday with injuries from a car tractor accident around 7 a.m. Authorities said Benell was struck by a car while driving his tractor on Highway 1.
The city plans a public hearing on December 26 for an ordinance requiring two conspicuous rezoning signs on each property ten days before Plan Commission review. The measure, supporting better notice, would apply to corner and through lots with posting enforced by city clerk fees.
A mob of 2,000 Europeans rampaged through Constantine injuring two Muslims when their car was set ablaze. They shouted banners for the Secret Army Organization, exchanged shots, and followed the funeral of a French youth killed by police while attempting to flee arrest for carrying a plastic bomb.
The article contrasts Western Powers backing self determination for Germany with the Soviet stance opposing free elections. It notes the Western position for a free all German election to establish a government able to sign a peace treaty and conduct independent policy while the Soviet Union opposes such elections to protect East Berlin's undemocratic regime.
A foreign office spokesman condemned measures threatening West Berlin’s freedom noting that any obstruction of free movement violates quadripartite agreements. He stated the thicker wall remains illegal, whether barbed wire or concrete blocks are used.
Cedar Rapids officials approved waiving sidewalk requirements for the Broderick's Industrial Park addition, citing low residential need, with developers agreeing to install sidewalks later if required. The Rosenberg additions on Glass road NE were granted sidewalks along Glass road only after concerns about steep, terraced terrain. Public Improvements Commissioner Stolba urged denial to avoid a bad precedent, and the council upheld the motion to deny.
Richard Womacka, 19, of 1817 Third St SW, pled guilty to failing to keep his car under control after an accident Saturday night at Eighth Ave and Second St SE. His car collided with an east bound car driven by William A. Peck, knocking down a railroad crossing signal about 40 feet east of Second Street. Damages to both vehicles and the signal were estimated at $1,000. Neither driver was injured.
The bity council discussed management of the new Parkade on First Street SE after Howard Fairchild appeared seeking the ramp manager job. Finance Commissioner Stewart Shank said formal action has not yet been taken and interviews will be held, with temporary management possible by Sid Vedder if needed.
Congo Katanga government vows force will be met with force as Tshombe warns against a new armed U.N. intervention. He protests U Thant orders and asserts Katangan police discipline. One Red Cross driver released after 24 hours in a military camp. Tshombe heads to Rio de Janeiro for a Moral Re-Armament conference, stopping in Paris for his son's appendicitis operation.
Juvenile officers report the arrest of six Cedar Rapids teenagers, two 16-year-olds and four 15-year-olds, linked to 13 car thefts across three pairs. Two were pursued last month after fleeing in a stolen car, and all youths were referred to probation with ongoing probes into other possible juvenile crimes.
Trekabreaking netted Treka about 800 in currency and merchandise. Treka was moved to the county jail Monday while detectives plan his appearance on the charges. Two other men, James Banks and Kenneth Bascom, were held in city jail after suspected thefts from Cedar Rapids Tent and Awning Co and Rapoport's Auto Parts Co. About 8 in value reported stolen from the tent and awning firm. Banks and Bascom were arrested Saturday and will remain jailed pending investigation.
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