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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1962
Page
1
Forecast calls for fair conditions with cooler overnight lows around 28 to 30 degrees and rising afternoon highs in the 50s. The page lists rainfall totals, barometer readings, sunrise and sunset times, and a long section of birth, marriage, and obituary notices across multiple towns and addresses, including specific names and addresses.
A compiled list includes Speeding-Virgene Linman of 1241 Forty-second street NE Harold L. Brown of 717 First street SW Charles R. White of 3025 Fourth avenue Marion Merle McBurney of 1112 Daniels street NE Larry J Kruger at an unspecified location.
Elizabeth Ross widow of Samuel T. Ross of 1428 Sixth Avenue SE Cedar Rapids died after a long illness at age 74. Born in County Antrim Ireland in 1871 she leaves two daughters Mrs John MacKay and Mrs Charles E. Carson, a grandson six great grandchildren and a great great grandchild. Westminster Presbyterian membership. Graveside service at 10:30 Wednesday Oak Hill cemetery conducted by Dr. John P Woods. casket to remain closed. Turner's in charge of arrangements.
The report notes Factor did not return to the site, later found success in real estate and philanthropy. He resides in Beverly Hills and says he repaid $1.3 million to British investors and about $115,000 in the mail fraud conviction.
Iowa education officials discuss a minimum foundation program to guarantee adequate schooling with equitable local funding. Proposals call for all areas to be in high school districts, raise qualifying levy to 20 mills, and adjust agricultural land tax credits. The plan could cost about 181 million annually, with state funds rising by 66 million. Budget hearing for Hughes Selden totals 76.6 million, bringing next biennium requests to over 203 million.
The council outlined a $750000 plan to rebuild the First avenue bridge with plans ready for letting by February and bids expected after mid January Designer Ned Ashton of Iowa City said the rebuilt structure will reuse arches as a base with open side walls to improve Cedar river flood flow The deck will be 80 feet wide adding two lanes and cantilevered sidewalks to free the entire deck for street use Heavy traffic may require staying in middle lanes due to weakened existing deck
A temporary injunction by District Judge Charles Pennington blocks the Mutual Security Assn. of Cedar Rapids from selling or writing accident and health policies. The action was led by Iowa AG Evan Hultman and officials including Linn County Attorney Richard F. Nazette on behalf of William E. Timmons, commissioner of insurance. Defendants include the Mutual Security Assn. and officers Laverne F. Everett G. L. Jacobsen Martin H. Pilicer Gerald Henry Timmer and C. T. Westbrook.
In New York three bandits robbed a physician, his nurse, and a receptionist in a Harlem office. They bound 11 patients and took about $600 cash and $300 in jewelry. The description includes violent force and a failed safe attempt amid a broader fraud case against the Mutual Security Assn. and misrepresentation of insurance products.
Iowa City authorities report four year old Donald Rich of Mechanicsville died at University Hospitals after being run over by a truck on his farm. He was running beside the vehicle in the yard, slipped and fell under the wheels, suffering pelvic and internal injuries.
A U S district judge imposed the maximum $120,000 fine on the U S Red Party for failing to register as a Soviet agent. The ruling came from Judge Alexander Holtzoff on Monday in Washington.
The United Nations General Assembly voted 55 to 14 with 18 abstentions to urge Portugal to free Angola. The draft demanded an arms embargo on Portugal and other forms of assistance that could harm Angolan people. The U S and other Portugal allies opposed the measure.
The defendants must appear within 20 days in district court to answer the charges. All funds of the Mutual Security Assn. have been attached by the Linn county sheriff.
The United States Britain and Russia abandoned efforts to conclude a test ban by January. The disarmament conference test ban subcommittee held its last meeting before a Christmas recess.
Hartford AP Arthur Connell 65 former national commander of the American Legion died Tuesday after a long illness.
AP reports Hong Kong police recovered one body and 21 refugees from Communist China were missing after their junk capsized near an offshore island. Eight survivors were rescued, including three men four women and a girl. Unconfirmed reports say five more swam to shore and hid to avoid repatriation.
Richard Burdock was re-elected president of What Cheer Clay Products Local III for the fifteenth year. New officers include Vernie Walker as vice president David Ward as committeeman Richard Walden as vice-committeeman Harry Kruse as chairman Donald Karsten as vice-chairman Wilburg Ward as inner guard Everett Sterrett as trustee.
A fire broke out in the wood tank of a neutralizer on the third floor of building 26 at Penick and Ford Tuesday at 1 25 p m. Firemen extinguished the blaze in about 15 minutes. Smoke poured from a roof ventilator. damage deemed minor. Cause undetermined.
In the week before Christmas 1962 Cedar Rapids families face dire need as cases arrive of a deserted father with four children and a mother with five. Many lack shoes, clothing, or meals while utilities may be cut off. The Christmas Clearing Bureau urges donors to contact Salvation Army, St. Vincent de Paul Society, Catholic Welfare League, or American Legion auxiliary to provide meals toys clothing and other aid before resources run out.
President Kennedy argues in a televised interview that a strong free press is essential to expose government action and check the administration. He contrasts the United States with the Soviet system, saying Khrushchev lacks daily abrasive press scrutiny. He adds the press must seek truth, not political motives.
Kenneth Balderston of rural Central City was wounded in the right hand when a gun he was attempting to hang up discharged about 10:40 a.m. Tuesday. He told investigators he did not know the gun was loaded. He was taken to St. Luke's hospital in Cedar Rapids.
Brussels report says on Tuesday Common Market ministers approved a five year convention draft linking the bloc with 18 newly independent African states. The agreement outlines cooperation and development aims across trade, industry, and economic collaboration.
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