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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1962
Page
10
New computations suggest the Skybolt missile would have missed its target by 100 miles even if it had carried a re entry cone. The fifth test ended in near miss as frication heat destroyed the upper stage after peak. Officials noted no extra funds are likely to be provided to continue the program.
Excavating Co. gains extension to April 1 for sanitary sewer work due to high water and easement acquisitions. Babyland gains a 30 day going out of business sale license starting January 3. Easements approved for Glenbrook Drive SE. Five dance halls may operate until 2 a.m. on New Year’s Eve. Light company ordered to install multiple street lights along specified streets and highway.
Three youths Thomas Zels 18 Robert Glass 20 and Jack Little 19 were charged with burglary for thefts from apartments during a Christmas day fire in Chicago. Glass admitted taking cigarets from an apartment. Zels arrested after witnesses saw him at a second floor window as flames raged. A resident reported gifts and liquor taken while firemen were inside sparking uproar.
British newspapers split over new Nazi documents alleging Edward VIII sought a GermanBritish pact. Reports quote a German envoy claiming the king pressed Hitler for talks and praised Rudolf Hess, prompting renewed questions about his abdication and loyalties.
Newsweek reports the United States has a covert satellite named Ferret that eavesdrops on Russian microwave telephone messages. The magazine says Ferret uses advanced sensors to monitor radio and radar traffic, capturing coded and scrambled communications and relaying them to U S listening posts.
Ringgold Georgia AP reports a dairy farmer John Yates was listed in satisfactory condition after a herd of about 45 cows stampeded onto a skunk den in a pasture. The uproar drove the cattle and skunks to clash, with Yates run down in the melee.
A statewide tenure bill for Iowa teachers will be introduced in the 1963 session opening Jan. 14 in Des Moines. H. Johann Eschbach of Cedar Rapids, AFT vice president, said the measure defines employment terms, grounds for dismissal, and includes civil court appeals. It aims to improve security and allow teachers to participate in school planning.
W. H. Wenkstein has been elected chairman of the executive board of the Civic bureau of the Chamber of Commerce, succeeding J. F. Dytrt. The election occurred Thursday noon at a board meeting. The gavel passing is set for January 30 with ex officio vice chairman and Ron Robertson as secretary.
Alexander Topchiev 55 vice president of the Soviet Academy of Sciences and leading chemist died Thursday in Moscow. He helped advance Soviet chemical research and held several high level academic posts.
Two seals escaped from Freedomland amusement park in the Bronx and blocked roadways. A 100-pound tan female was loaded into a radio car while a 300-pound black bull required a truck and a lasso to capture. Arthur Thornton of the ASPCA assisted, describing the challenge of loading the large seal onto the vehicle.
Harry Dickens searches for a gift for Arch on I'M DICKENS HE'S FENSTER episode airing 8 p m Friday on KCRG TV 9. The segment features a playful exchange and a brief showcase of personalities.
James B. Donovan says he alone led the operation to free Bay of Pigs prisoners, denying government or Attorney General Kennedy involvement. He cites initial talks with two drug firms, later engaging the Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association for legal assurances, and a $53 million drugs and baby food exchange.
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