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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1961
Page
4
Cloudy and cold with light snow possible west and south tonight. Thursday remains cold with a high near 10 to 20 as northeast to southwest temperatures shift. Five day outlook shows near normal averages with mild rise to 5 to 10 degrees above in early period. Precipitation expected as light snow. detailed daily temps and barometer readings provided along with January notices on births marriages and local fines.
The article recalls Alan B. Ham’s mishap prone Redstone launch that triggered an escape rocket, pushing the capsule higher and farther than planned. Ham’s longer weightless stay and rapid reentry spurred rescue efforts, with officials noting this bodes well for future human spaceflight.
Debate focused on a 1960 proposed constitutional amendment to remove partisan elections for judges. Proponents urged modernization to improve efficiency, with amendments ranging from nonpartisan appointments to age limits. Senate delay followed call of members before a vote. current plan would replace elections with governor nominations from bar and public commissions while judges face periodic retention.
The article explains the plan to deploy 355 missile Minuteman squadrons at Malmstrom AFB Montana with 200-foot silos and underground control centers. Five hundred to six hundred personnel will man each squadron, with missiles powered by solid fuel for quicker alert launches and lower maintenance.
Levi Henter a 60 year old cattle buyer is jailed on murder charges after a body found in his burned Pine City home is identified as John Doe. Investigators question whether the victim was local or transient as clues point to shotgun pellets, alcohol traces, and a missing deceased spouse.
Leopoldville report says United Arab Republic troops left the Congo aboard American planes after a recall ordered by President Nasser. About 498 UAR soldiers were flown out, while U.S. planes continue to deliver food and relief as part of multinational transport support.
Pro Western government forces seized the Sala Phou Khoun road junction near Vientiane, driving Communist rebels back and clearing the way for an assault on the Plaine des Jarres.
Detective Capt. John Kuba warned merchants and shoppers to beware of counterfeit five and ten dollar bills after a fake five was found at a Cedar Rapids bank. Iowa saw three counterfeit five dollar notes in January with reports in Betendorf and Mason City and the fake notes traced to Chicago. The bogus bill features the back plate number 2365 and front plate M36 with poor quality paper, a darker Treasury seal, distorted Lincoln portrait, and a skewed serial number. Suspects urged to turn in any suspicious notes. government reimbursement offered.
Washington AP reports that November 1960 saw a record high of about 351 thousand births, continuing an upward trend since mid year. Final figures were expected to adjust the total.
For the first eleven months of 1960 about 3,884,000 births were registered, 0.4 percent below the 3,899,000 registered in the same period of 1959, indicating little overall change from last year.
Thompson admitted holding up an Oklahoma service station and the Manning Standard in the city after forcing a victim into a car. He claimed a struggle occurred when the boy tried to resist and said he shot him. Police detained Thompson after a high speed chase with two detectives and a patrolman.
In Trieste Italy hospital authorities report Imre Woeroes a 22 year old naval officer will recover after swallowing nails that allegedly fell by mistake into his soup aboard the Swedish ship Zetos last week.
Deputy Sheriff Adam Martinco reports a local farmer’s few sheep and hogs and a supply of livestock feed were repossessed by a bank after the owner drove an old car or truck and was seen only occasionally in Pine City.
John V. Mulvany Jr., 35, of 656 Twentieth Ave. SW, was found dead in Linwood cemetery. Linn County Medical Examiner Dr. Percy Harris ruled the death a suicide from a single chest shot with a .41 caliber Colt revolver found at the scene. No motive noted. Body sent to Turner's.
Sylvia I Rejsa widow of George W Rejsa died at 2 15 p.m. Tuesday after a sudden illness. Born July 23 1894 in Cedar Rapids she lived in the city her whole life. She leaves two sisters Mrs Marguerite Prosser and Mrs Elsie M Warner and two brothers Arthur R Alt and Harold L Alt. She was a member of First Lutheran CES Gethsemane White Shrine No 1 and a past president of the American Legion auxiliary. Services will be at Turner chapel 3 p.m. Friday with Rev Theodore A Youngquist. Burial in Chapel of Memories. Friends may call at the chapel.
Final 1960 census figures show Iowa urban residents at 53 percent of population and rural at 47 percent. Central cities hold 607,518 people. urban fringes total 150,462. other cities 704,532. Rural residents total 1,098,345 in areas outside towns of 2,000 or more.
The Linn County sheriff defends jail meal charges under a 1960 law setting per prisoner rates. He notes a mixed system across counties and says profits are limited by costs for food, staff, and meals. Grand jury lauds jail upkeep and chief Woodward’s handling of police affairs.
Keith DeLaHunt aged 13 months, son of Mr. and Mrs. James DeLaHunt, died in Athens Greece. Born December 13 1959 in Greece he is survived by his parents. The family has lived in Greece where his father was stationed with the Air Force. The body will be returned to Cedar Rapids for services and burial.
Mary Kathryn Turner dies and will have a chapel service at 1 30 p.m. Thursday conducted by Rev D L Loferski with entombment in the Chapel of Memories. Diane Marie Turner also will have a chapel service at 3 p.m. Thursday conducted by Rev Samuel Hahn with burial in Cedar Memorial cemetery.
Washington UPI reports the U S balance of payments deficit totaled 3 8 billion for 1960 as Undersecretary Edward Gudeman notes the figure nears the 3 9 billion 1959 record. The deficit reflects the gap between U S spending abroad and foreign spending here.
Katie Louchheim former vice chairman of the Democratic National Committee was appointed a state department consultant on women affairs at a salary of 15255 dollars per year.
Mrs Joyce Schoon of Marion reports strong response after placing a Ga zette Want Ad seeking good home for a five month old male Cocker Spaniel. She received 15 calls and many others across Eastern Iowa. Call EM 2 1121 for ad taker.
Reports say a typhoon of 126 mph struck Tanimbar island in the Moluccas on December 15, killing three and rendering 20,000 homeless. Damage estimated at about $2.2 billion with only about 3,000 residents reported to still have homes.
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