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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1962

Page

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Rail Work Change Delayed Until Jan Nine

Supreme Court Justice William Douglas postponed the effect of a Seventh Circuit ruling allowing railroads to end featherbedding until January 9. If the unions appeal by January 9, no work-rule changes take effect until the high court rules. The delay aids time for an appeal and consideration of the case.

Douglas Washington UPI Supreme Court William Douglas Milton Kramer Brotherhoods Seventh U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Circuit Court Kramer

Dr. Frances Kelsey Heads FDA Investigational Drug Office

Dr Frances Kelsey named head of a new FDA investigational drug branch in a reshaped drug division. The appointment, part of a five branch reorganization approved by Welfare Secretary Celebrezze, expands oversight of human drug testing amid renewed FDA authority after thalidomide backlash.

Dr. Kelsey New Drug Office Food and Drug Administration Celebrezze FDA Europe Congress Kelsey

Herrick Plans Retirement From Iowa Patrol Chief Post

DES MOINES RP Chief David Herrick of the Iowa highway patrol announced plans to retire next spring. He has led the patrol since 1953, turning 58 this year, and wants to travel a bit while still able. He will reside in Atlantic after leaving office.

David Herrick Iowa Highway Patrol Herrick Atlantic Milford The Patrol

Katangan Forces Ignore Cease Fire Orders in Congo

Katangan forces opened fire on U N troops in Elizabethville and ignored President Tshombe’s cease fire order. U N forces began clearing Katangan roadblocks around the capital as they did not fire unless their posts were attacked.

Leopoldville U.N Elisabethville Tshombe

IRS eases expense account rules for business deductions

The final regulation lowers the burden of substantiating travel entertainment and gift expenses. Vouchers or receipts are now required for any deductible outlay of 25 dollars or more. A 90-day grace period is allowed for firms unable to adjust bookkeeping by January 1, with others given a one month familiarization period.

Washington Mortimer Caplin Internal Revenue Service Caplin

Mona Lisa Still Hiding Despite Public Clamor

Public demand to unveil the Leonardo da Vinci portrait failed as officials said Mona Lisa must wait until Jan 8 for her American debut. The 450-year-old work, on loan from the Paris Louvre, is kept in a vault at the National Gallery of Art while the French and U.S. governments schedule the unveiling for a joint ceremony with lawmakers and diplomats.

Raymond Crowley Washington Mona Lisa U.S Florentin Paris Louvre National Gallery of Art Congress Kennedy Mona White House

British car ferry plane crashes into dike near Rotterdam

A British car ferry aircraft attempting a Friday landing struck a dike near Rotterdam and killed the pilot, with rescuers and authorities investigating the tragic accident and its cause.

Rotterdam

Boy's Diary Trips Up 4 Young Folks

A 14 year old's diary led Cedar Rapids police to stop four Ohio travelers from Cleveland for unpaid gas at a London service station. The group, including Paul Herbka and his sister Joanne, were detained and returned to Tipton with Michael Harrigan charged with petty larceny after a diary entry noted the gas stop and elopement.

Tipton Ohio Denver London Cedar Rapids Paul Herbka Joanne Nicholas Michael Harrigan Cleveland Lowdon Harrigan

Gas Customers To Get 315000 Refund In 1963

Cedar Rapids area users of natural gas will receive a total refund of about 315000 from Town Illinois Gas and Electric Co. The refund will be applied as a rate reduction on bills over roughly 12 months starting around Feb 1 1963. Residential heating customers average about 7.86, non heating residents about 1.17 additional dollars.

Cedar Rapids News Town-Illinois Gas and Electric Co Cedar Rapids James Colbert

Berlin Wall blasted again as blast rips wall and shatters windows

A large explosion before dawn ripped a three foot hole in the Berlin Wall and shattered 600 windows nearby, including 150 at a fire brigade HQ. No injuries were reported as authorities blamed unknown attackers and noted the blast occurred near Checkpoint Charlie.

Berlin Red Wall West Berlin

Kin's Offer From Fidel Is Canceled

A Swiss diplomat announced that Fidel Castro's offer to allow 1,000 more Cubans to emigrate has been canceled. Crowds gathered at the Swiss embassy seeking travel permits to the United States, while Swiss diplomats explained they had no authorization to issue visas. An elderly couple sought a reunion with a son jailed after the Bay of Pigs.

Havana Fidel Castro U.S Cuba Washington Castro

Refugees Say Cuba Short on Food Long on Fear

Cuban refugees describe life under Fidel Castro as marked by money, shortages of food and clothing, government vigilance, and fear. They note lines for basics, restricted goods, and limited schooling while many oppose the regime and fear retribution.

Cuba Miami Fidel Castro Jorge Portuondo Santiago

Exiles To Hear JFK and Jackie at Orange Bowl

Miami AP reports President and Mrs. Kennedy will greet Cuban invasion survivors with personal introductions at the Orange Bowl Saturday. The First Lady will address the crowd in Spanish and the President will give a brief remarks.

Miami

Miami ceremony honoring Cuban invaders on KCRG

KCRG radio will air the Miami ceremony live at 9 30 a m CST. KCRG television will broadcast the event at 10 30 a m.

Miami KCRG

Cuban invasion leaders visit Kennedy at Palm Beach home

A delegation of invasion leaders met with Mr Kennedy at his Palm Beach vacation residence on Thursday and arranged to appear. The Cubans vowed to present Kennedy with their combat flag described as their greatest treasure as they invited Miamians and the American public to the ceremony.

Kennedy Kermit Gordon White House Palm Beach Eric Heller Walter Heller Gordon Karen Heller Eric Claude Reese David Bell Mr. Kennedy U.S

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