Fate of Cedar Rapids urban renewal hinges on 5000 request
Cedar Rapids Urban Renewal board asks for 5000 to cover this year's expenses. Mayor Bob Johnson questions council approval and reiterates private capital preference over federal participation. Consultant Jack Meltzer reviews feasibility for the Cedar Lake area with a projected gross cost of 3 725 117 and a net city share of 2 853 517, offset by potential credits and local investments.
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Cedar Rapids
Urban Renewal Board
Bob Johnson
Johnson
Jack Meltzer
Meltzer
City Plan Commission
Cedar Lake
Plan Commission
Don Salyer
City plans survey for urban renewal with federal funds prospect
The city council will decide whether to apply to the federal government for funds to conduct a thorough survey of the urban renewal project. Estimated cost is 70000 dollars and aims to hire staff for a detailed analysis and program development before deciding on financing and private investment involvement.
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Urban Renewal Board
Johnson
Indictment Linked to Laos Construction Fraud Details
A federal grand jury indicted Edward T McNamara and two Universal Construction executives for conspiring to defraud the U S government on Laos foreign aid contracts. The case ties McNamara to payments and a $10 000 mutual fund investment made for him by Willis Bird and Gerald Peabody, with prior testimony noting $13 000 received in return for helping Universal win contracts.
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Washington
U.S
Laos
Atty
Robert Kennedy
District of Columbia
Edward T McNamara
Bloomfield
N.J
Gerald Peabody
Universal Construction, Ltd
Bangkok
Thailand
Willis Bird
McNamara
Bird
C. T. Russell
Universal
Bird and
Peabody
Russell
International Cooperation
ICA
Subcommittee
City Board Agrees On Budget Steps And Renewal Area
Johnson urged settling budget matters as board weighs a 5000 request for essentials and field trips. The panel plans a meeting with city council on finances while delaying final urban renewal boundaries pending talks with St. Luke's hospital. The proposed zone runs NE between Fourth and Twelfth streets and A avenue north to C alley, including three alternates.
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St. Luke’s Hospital
Johnson
James Vaughan
St. Luke's Hospital
Fourth
Twelfth Streets
C Avenue
Fourth Street
Eighth Street
C. Avenue
Reserve Group Urges Definite Date for Release
Members of San Francisco's 431st Ordnance Co. urged a definite release date, sending telegrams to city papers, congressmen, and the Senate Armed Services Committee. They complain of being held while some fully trained personnel are released after six months of active duty as draft calls drop to pre crisis levels. An army spokesman noted recruits returning to reserve units after basic training. Major Gen. Troxel spoke to the men about duties, while no disciplinary action is planned.
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San Francisco Bay Area
Senate Armed Services Committee
Army
Kennedy
O. C. Troxel
Fort Ord
Troxel
NBC Loses 12 Million On News Programs
NBC reports a 1961 loss of 12 million dollars on TV news, less popular than entertainment. NBC cites 14.8 million spent on news and 12 million unfunded by ads, while predicting higher unrecovered costs in 1962. McAndrew notes limited advertiser funding and growing but rare audience for public affairs. Minow praises television's potential and responsibility during Chicago event.
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Masonic Temple
Knights of Columbus
Armory
Meltzer
Washington
UPI
National Broadcasting Co
William McAndrew
News
Federal Communications Commission
NBC
NBC News
McAndrew
U.S
Minow
Chicago
YMCA Health Club Sets 1962 Committee and Expansion
The Cedar Rapids YMCA Health Club names Al Keyes as chairman Felix Kolk as vice chairman and Frank Light as secretary for 1962. Members include Ed Altorfer Les McWhinney Rev John Woods Earl Cathcart John Callender Rev Charles Wallace and James Allen. Plans call for enlarging facilities to 500 members and new equipment for the exercise room. The expansion aligns with the national physical fitness program to aid local business men in maintaining top condition.
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al Keyes
Felix Kolk
Frank Light
Ed Altorfer
Les McWhinney
John Woods
Earl Cathcart
John Callender
Charles Wallace
James Allen
Cedar Rapids
Cleveland judge Ma hon dies at 71 after cancer fight
Common Pleas Judge John Mahon, 71, longtime prosecutor in the 1954 Sheppard murder trial, died Wednesday from cancer and kidney failure.
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Cleveland
Common Pleas
John Mahon
Sheppard
Pioneer Movie Producer Dies
Hollywood news notes Carey Wilson age 73 a pioneer writer producer who originated the Andy Hardy and Dr Kildare film series died Thursday shortly after suffering a stroke in his Hollywood home.
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Hollywood
Carey Wilson
Minow says too few channels limit TV variety
In Chicago FCC Chairman Newton Minow urged adding broadcasting stations to allow more variation in programming. He warned that without expansion the public risks increased government control of television.
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Chicago
FCC
Newton Minow
Federal Communications Commission
Minow
Collins Awarded $2 Million Navy Contract
The U S Navy Department awarded Collins Radio Co a fixed price contract valued at 2 007 173 dollars for ARC 52 and ARC 52X airborne transmitter receivers manuals and wiring diagrams. The work will be done at Collins Cedar Rapids plant.
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Arctic
Washington
Collins Radio Co
Navy Department
Collins
Cedar Rapids
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