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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1963
Page
1
Berlin officials from both halves of the city stated willingness to discuss stretching the January fifth deadline for West Berliners to visit behind the wall. Both sides expressed hope to keep openings in the barrier accessible while talks continue.
West German officials with Chancellor Erhard say there is no plan to negotiate with East Germany while signaling possible low level talks to ease family separations. ADN reports 840000 one day permits issued and 69000 West Berliners crossed into East Berlin on Christmas day.
Iowa Rep James E Bromwell remains favorable to Barry Goldwater for the 1964 Republican nomination though he sees Kennedy era events hurting Goldwaters chances He urges GOP unity at the San Francisco convention and notes pressure for Henry Cabot Lodge and Gov William Scranton as possible alternatives He has not chosen a definite second choice.
Premier Chou En-lai met King Hassan II in Rabat and pressed for increased Moroccan trade. He sought more finished goods and additional trucks as bilateral commerce, already around 12 million dollars annually, grows.
A humorous line observes that many modern girls wear mop like hairdos because they do not know what a mop looks like. The quip relies on a visual joke about domestic work and style trends.
Cleveland AP reports a potential medical break using flexible glass fiber bundles threaded from the mouth to illuminate lungs stomach and intestines. Dr N S Kapany describes a device combining fiber optics and laser power to diagnose or treat hidden areas, with animal studies already showing promise for breast cancer detection without biopsy.
At a Little Rock pet store owner Earl Rossner notes iguanas about 20 inches long from Mexico sell for 3.50 each and are a favorite gift. Other quirky pets like coati mundi horned toads and deodorized skunks are also gaining. Skunks fetch 25 to 50 dollars while coatis sell for 35.50. Dogs and cats remain steady but landlords push toward unusual pets. Parakeet breeding has waned due to high infidelity rates among males.
Representatives of the Iowa Farm Bureau and the Farmers Union will meet Rep. Bromwell Monday to discuss farm problems and beef imports. The National Farmers Organization organized the meeting at 6 p.m. in the Sheraton-Montrose hotel, with invitation extended to the Cedar Rapids Labor Assembly.
United Nations Secretary General Thant will be guest of France during President de Gaulle’s April 28 to 30 Paris U N business trip. The invitation was confirmed by sources.
The National Planning Association forecast a 1964 GNP of about $610 billion in current terms, up 4.1 percent if a tax bill is enacted early in 1964. Colm cautioned that delays could lower gains and noted unemployment near 5.6 percent despite 1963 industrial gains.
Chancellor Erhard expressed discouragement over Soviet responses to Western steps to ease tensions. He did not close the door to further talks, with White House officials noting his remarks referred to Soviet Berlin and German issues. Johnson and Erhard pressed for peace and freedom, while discussions noted cautious optimism on a Western multi national nuclear force with German backing.
Cleveland AP report outlines Dr. Vincent Dethier findings that insects may learn, remember, and show motivated behavior. Evidence suggests mood-like responses and possible pain perception, challenging view that insect brains are only instinct driven.
In Vienna an AP report says Bulgaria promised the United States it would curb further demonstrations at the U S legation in Sofia. Police guard outside the legation was increased from one to four patrolmen after a protest by about 3 000 demonstrators accusing the U S of employing a former Bulgarian diplomat as a spy.
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