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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1963

Page

4

Geologic study finds copper oil potential in west Iowa belt

Iowa Geological Survey reports a wide aeromagnetic belt in central and southwestern Iowa with possible copper and oil deposits. The 150 mile long lava belt runs northeast to southwest from Fort Dodge toward Council Bluffs, with oil zones already drilled near Thurman Redfield and Des Moines. The report credits U.S. geologists Henderson Zietz White and state geologists Hershey and colleagues, noting plans for further drilling and reproducible copies.

Iowa City Iowa Iowa Geological Survey John R. Henderson Isadore Zietz Walter S. White U.S Washington H. Garland Hershey Kennesaw Peninsula Upper Michigan Hershey Fort Dodge Harlan Council Bluffs Nebraska Iowa Falls Redfield Des Moines Thurman

Smith says he will not seek office in 1964

Prof. E. B. Smith of Iowa State announces he will not run in 1964. He cites a satisfying job and teaching work as priorities while leaving open a potential run in 1966. He notes support for Gov. Hughes and Rep. Neal Smith and plans to focus on a Civil War study and two biographies.

Iowa Harold Hughes Neal Smith E. B. Smith Gov. Hughes Neal ‘Smith

Sterner Punishment urged for traffic violators

Iowa officials push stronger penalties and education to curb fatal highway crashes. Commission seeks harsher judicial response to moving violations while safety tours and local surveys target dangerous spots. Notable 1963 deaths include four Parsons students and several multi-vehicle crashes across Iowa.

Fined $100 in crash that killed Parsons students

James Belcher of Littleton Colorado was fined the maximum 100 dollars and costs for stopping on a highway to check a flat tire, a crash that killed four Parsons college students from Fairfield Iowa. Belcher was not present at the hearing. The Dec 8 collision involved his trailer loaded with Christmas trees on route 34 near New London.

Harlan Larry Joseph Hoelscher Allen Eugene Marean Freddie Lee Sheeder Guthrie Center Darrell Lykke Kimballton Parsons College New London David Ross Washington, D.C Richard H. Downing, Jr Pleasant Hills James William Davis, Jr Chicago Phillip F. Gossen Fairfax Station MT. Pleasant UPI James Belcher Littleton Colo Justice of the Peace George Means Belcher Highway 34 Fairfield

Mock G O P Convention Set in Iowa

Davenport AP A mock Republican national convention set for January 11 1964 in Davenport aims to forecast GOP presidential and vice presidential nominees. About 700 delegates from Iowa Illinois and eight states will participate representing 53 GOP organizations and attend a luncheon with light addresses by governors hopefuls and state officials.

Davenport G.O.P Iowa Illinois Teanveantinn Daw

Hills man Guilty of Drunk Driving in Johnson County

Special to The Gazette Iowa City A Hills man George Ralph Parizek 53 was found guilty of drunk driving by Judge Clair Hamilton in Johnson County District Court after an Oct 11 accident in Iowa City. Parizek testified by offering no defense and was fined 300 dollars plus costs. Patrol Officer Terence Berredge testified Parizek appeared intoxicated at the scene.

Iowa City lIn Johnson County Hills Clair Hamilton George Ralph Parizek Ralph Neuzil Terence Berredge Parizek

Injured Hattie Cable Suffered Fall at Home

Hattie Cable sustained a leg injury and bruises after a fall at her residence. Police or medical responders reported the incident at the scene. No further details on cause or consequences were provided.

Thornburg Hattie ‘Cable

Nurse Aide Training Session Set for Lutheran Home

A nurse aide training program by the state Department of Health will run at the Lutheran Home for the Aged from February 24 to March 7. Interested individuals should contact Mrs. Adolph Schuchmann, administrator of the home.

Strawberry Point State Department of Health Lutheran Home For the Adolph Schuchmann

LeMars Grants First Class C Beer Permit After Court Action

LeMars city council approved the first class C beer permit for on premise consumption after court pressure. Randall's store received the permit following a writ of mandamus and a show cause hearing demand, with legal fees and bond posting required.

Akers Seeks Fourth Term as Iowa State Auditor

Des Moines Iowa UPI Chet Akers announced on Tuesday his bid for a fourteenth two year term as state auditor making him the dean of Iowa officials having served since 1939. The Frederic native and Ottumwa coal dealer emphasized experience and efficiency in government. He holds military service in World War I and has led veterans groups in the state.

Des Moines UPI Iowa Chet Akers Akers Frederic Ottumwa Veterans of Foreign Wars The Elks Masonic Orders

Services at Norway For Albert H. Cole

Albert Henry Cole 78 died Monday in a Vinton hospital after a long illness. Born September 26 1885 in Indiana he married Marian Rose November 27 1913. Surviving are two sons two daughters a brother Kenneth 13 grandchildren 10 great grandchildren three half brothers and two half sisters. Services Thursday at 1 30 pm at the Methodist church. Friends may call at the Chris Hoyt home after 1 30 pm Wednesday. Burial in Linnwood Cemetery south of here.

Norway Albert Henry Cole Vinton Indiana Marian Rose William Mt. Auburn Harold Paul Kirchner Garrison Chris Hoyt Kenneth Linnwood Cemetery Here

Van Horne Christmas Home Light Winners

Winners in the Van Horne Christmas lighting contest include Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Schallau first place, Mildred Schlue second, Ella Hausman third, and Mr. and Mrs. Gaylen Kimm fourth.

van Horne Daniel Schallau Mildred Schlue Ella Hausman Gaylen Kimm

New Iowa New Year Brings Dryer Liquor Laws

The 1964 New Year brings legal liquor by the drink to hotels restaurants and clubs in Iowa but a 1 a.m. closing time may curb late celebrations. Sioux City and Davenport officials note earlier closures and fewer hours. Hotels report heavier party demand while musicians face fewer gigs and many Iowans attend Watch Night services in churches statewide.

Iowa Sioux City Ray O’brien Vv. M. Barber The Des Moines

Money Given To Decorah Library and Lutheran Home

Decorah receives two grants totaling 5 000 dollars for the library with up to 3 000 for furniture and renovations and at least 2 000 for books. Lena J. Weigen’s will may provide over 10 000 dollars to Aase Haugen Homes in LeRoy Minnesota, announced by Frank Miller.

Decorah Lutheran Home Decorah Public Library Aase Haugen Homes, Inc Russell Baker Decorah Wholesale Lumberman Lena J. Weigen LeRoy, Minn Aase Haugen Homes Frank Miller Corporation

Cedar Rapids Gazette Subscription Rates and Address

The Cedar Rapids Gazette established 1883 by The Gazette Co. publishes daily and Sunday at 500 Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids Iowa. Second class postage paid at Cedar Rapids. Subscriptions by carrier 50 cents a week. By mail night edition six issues 1.25 a month 13 a year. Afternoon editions and Sunday seven issues 1.35 a month 14 a year. All states and U S territories 23.40 a year. No mail subscriptions accepted in towns with Gazette carrier service.

Cedar Rapids the Gazette Co Third Ave. SE Iowa Own U.S. Territories

Local AP News Republication Rights Notice

The Associated Press holds exclusive rights to republish local news printed in this newspaper and all AP news dispatches. Redistribution outside this publication is not permitted without authorization.

Associated Press

Amana Woman Observes 95th Birthday on Farm

Bertha Vette celebrated her 95th birthday Sunday at her Amana farm home. Attending were her four children Florence Uthoff of Cedar Rapids, Helen, William and Waldo Vette of Amana, eight of her nine grandchildren, and her brother Charles A. Burmeister of Cedar Rapids and his wife. She has two other brothers.

Amana Bertha Vette Here Florence Uthoff Cedar Rapids Helen William Waldo Vette

What I Believe and Why The Personal Beliefs Of Johnson

In a significant article President Johnson outlines his personal beliefs written while he and Kennedy served in the Senate. He argues against labeling people by headings and criticizes excessive taxes. He describes the highest purpose of government policies and explains his broader worldview. Readers are invited to purchase the January Reader's Digest for full context.

Kennedy U.S. Senate

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