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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1961

Page

4

Hick Eyed For Senate Policy Post

Des Moines report notes Sen. Bourke B. Hickenlooper is considered for chairman of the Senate Republican Policy Committee. He ranks third in seniority behind Sen. Wiley and Sen. Aiken. Some see Wiley and Aiken as too liberal, boosting the Hickenlooper bid ahead of Congress convening Jan. 10.

Town Daily Press Des Moines Bourke B. Hickenlooper Senate Republican Policy Committee Sen Styles _ Bridges Wickenloorer New Hampshire Hickenlooper Alexander Wiley Wisconsin George Aiken Vermont Wiley Aiken Washington Congress

Fewer Iowa Marriages Attributed To Waiting Law Change

Iowa marriage rates fell this October as counties in eastern and northern areas show sharp declines after a new three day waiting period. State vital statistics chief L E Chancellor notes the policy shift began last July and reduced totals from 1960 to 1961 across multiple counties, with Cerro Gordo and Dubuque among the hardest hit.

Iowa Des Moines L. E. Chancellor Chickasaw County Little Brown Church Dubuque County Worth County Cerro Gordo County Clinton County Scott County Western

Thompson Candidate for Democratic U.S. Senate Nomination

Arthur T. Thompson, former administrative assistant to Governor Herschel Loveless, emerges as a possible Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate. He is currently director of grain surplus for the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Washington and a former editor of Wallace's Farmer.

Arthur T. Thompson Herschel Loveless U.S. Senate Thompson U.S. Department of Agriculture Washington Wallace Farmer

Democrats eye Franzenburg as possible Iowa candidate

Democrats discuss Paul Franzenburg as a potential contender for a major Iowa office. Franzenburg presides over a high grade dressed meat operation at Conrad, drawing attention to his civic profile.

Paul Franzenburg Iowa Franzenburg Conrad

Loveless to Decide on 2024 Run by Early January

Insiders expect former Governor Herschel Loveless to reveal his decision on running for office between Christmas and the first week in January. He previously said a 50-50 chance existed of seeking a major post, likely governor, and now serves on the federal renegotiation board. Speculation says he may stay in Washington and not pursue office.

Herschel Loveless Loveless Federal Washington

Iowa City Woman Lillian F. Tellin Dies at 56

Lillian Frances Tellin of Iowa City died early Sunday at age 56. Born in Solon in 1905, she married Harold Tellin in 1934 and worked as a Cedar Rapids beauty operator. She moved to Iowa City in 1936 and belonged to First Presbyterian Church, OES, and Ladies of the Elks. Surviving: husband Harold, son James, twin sisters Libby Reyhons and Mrs. Milo Kaliban, and six brothers. Services Tuesday at 11 p.m. at Cathout Funeral Home. burial Cedar Memorial Cemetery in Cedar Rapids. Memorials to heart fund invited.

the Gazette Iowa City Lillian Frances Tellin Solon Harold Tellin Cedar Rapids Tellins First Presbyterian Church The OES Ladies of the Elks James Libby Reyhons Milo Kaliban Lisbon Frank John Reyhons Louie Emil Reyhons Mt. Vernon Cathout Funeral Home Cedar Memorial Cemetery Heart Fund

Calmar student named Knight of Knights at CSU

Keith Russett of Calmar Iowa was named Knight of Knights by the Intercollegiate Knights honorary fraternity at Colorado State College in Greeley Colorado. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Daniel Russett.

Greeley, Colo Keith Russett Calmar Intercollegiate Knights Colorado State College Daniel Russett

Iowa City man Mercer named to BEAC seat

Leroy S. Mercer of Iowa City is appointed to fill one of Iowa’s two seats on the Business Ethics Advisory Council. The council says his wide experience will aid BEAC in developing national standards for business gift giving and receiving.

Iowa City Leroy S. Mercer BEAC

Kyl's Daughter Hurt In Fall From Pony

Jayne Kyl daughter of Rep John Kyl suffered fractures of the second and third vertebrae in a pony fall near Bloomfield. She was reported in satisfactory condition at a hospital and to be kept in traction then cast as the injuries mend.

Bloomfield UPI Jayne Kyl John Kyl R-la Jayne Anna Francis Kyl Dick Francis

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Claims 13 Iowa Lives

Iowa authorities report 13 fatalities from carbon monoxide poisoning last year. Six occurred as men worked on cars with running engines in garages, often with doors closed. Winter months December through March saw most deaths, with two linked to charcoal burning in a bucket to keep goods from freezing. An 83 year old woman died near a stove with heater door open. Officials warn CO is odorless and lethal in minutes.

Des Moines Iowa State Health Department Health Department

Economic gap between nations grows, says Drake speaker

Dr. Clarence H. Yarrow of the American Friends Service Committee told Drake University's international affairs emphasis week opening that the have and have not nations diverge as living standards rise in rich countries while poorer nations face lowered real income due to longer life expectancy and health gains. He urged Americans to give more substantial aid and praised ideas for administering foreign aid, citing Public Law 480 as an example of a workable device.

Des Moines UPI American Friends Service Committee Drake University Clarence H. Yarrow North Central America Dr. Yarrow U.S

Recipient country managment of surplus aid in local currency

The arrangement pays for surplus food with the recipient country’s own currency. Funds are then used for technical development and educational programs within the country. The approach preserves self-respect and avoids a dole perception.

Yarrow

Five Dubuque youths nabbed in Colesburg stake out

Colesburg Marshal Leavitt Bush baited a trap Saturday night leading to five Dubuque youths being charged with larceny. After a break-in at Robert Culper's service station, officers recovered tumblers and intercepted another group in a car. The five are to appear in district court in Manchester next Saturday.

The Gazette Colesburg Leavitt Bush Dubuque Manchester Robert Culper Culper Marshal Bush Bush Delaware Mike Barr

Fragmented Cedar Rapids Gazette OCR Snippets

A garbled OCR excerpt references the Cedar Rapids Gazette and regional newspaper distribution. It mentions editions, carrier service, other states, and years, with unclear names and places, reflecting a damaged historical paper fragment.

Waterloo Couple in Fog Crash Near Toledo

A Waterloo man, Clifford C. Truex, 27, died when his car missed a curve in heavy fog Saturday night 12 miles west of Toledo. His wife Mary Lou, 27, was seriously injured with head injuries and abrasions and taken to a Waterloo hospital. The car rolled over both occupants after they were thrown from it.

Toledo Waterloo Clifford C. Truex Mary Lou Truex

Speeding Arrests in Iowa Up 19 Percent, Patrol Reports

Iowa Highway Patrol Chief David Herrick says speeding arrests are 19 percent higher than last year. Through Nov. 23 this year 19,347 drivers were charged, up from 16,248 at the same point a year ago. Over 12,000 passenger car drivers were cited for nighttime speed limit violations. 3,569 of all arrestees were truckers.

Des Moines UPI Iowa David Herrick Herrick

Misfortune Strikes Avis Family Again

Misfortune hit the Grant Avis family near Hazleton as nine year old Alice Avis was hospitalized in Oelwein after being run over by a tractor on the Avis farm. The Avis property had earlier suffered a farmhouse fire and another home fire a year prior.

Hazleton Grant Avis Alice Avis Oelwein Avis

Christmas Concerts Slated at East Iowa Yale and Springville

Mid Prairie high school band will perform Frosty the Snowman and Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire on Thursday December 14 at 8 p.m. in Wellman school gym. Springville vocal and instrumental groups present a Christmas concert December 13 at 7 30 p.m. in the high school auditorium with no admission.

Wellman Mid- Prairie High School

Concert Tonight by Vocal and Instrumental Departments

A concert by the vocal and instrumental music departments is set for Thursday night December 14 at 7 30 in the high school auditorium. The public is invited and there is no admission charge.

Springville

Sioux City Woman Killed in Car Crash

A Sioux City woman, 75 year old Alexandr Jackson, was killed when the car she rode in went out of control near Hinton. The driver, Olli Yakusen, 69, was injured and a nephew passenger escaped with minor injuries. Investigators say Yakusen tried to pass another vehicle, causing the crash into a ditch.

Sioux City UPI Cotrol Hinton Alexandr Jackson Olli Yakusen Sai Yakusen Hauto

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