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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1962

Page

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U S Officials Ponder Soviet Underground Nuclear Tests

U S officials speculated that Russia may switch to underground nuclear tests to sway opinion against atmospheric detonations. The AEC reported a Soviet underground test, the first of its kind publicly acknowledged, while Pravda accused the U S and Britain of breaking off test ban talks as explosions continued.

Russia U.S U.S. Atomic Energy Commission AEC Kennedy Communist Party Pravda Britain Nevada

Kennedy immersion scare aboard Honolulu to Pearl Harbor

Attorney General Robert Kennedy and his wife briefly went overboard when their sailboat capsized near Sand Island during a pleasure cruise between Honolulu and Pearl Harbor. Navy pilots and others aided the Kennedys and a Mrs Wilson before they were taken to a navy pier for safety. Kennedy continues a round the world fact finding tour with plans to visit multiple international capitals.

Honolulu Robert Kennedy Pacific Kennedys Pearl Harbor Kennedy Navy Wilson

Mrs. Rocky Hides at Ranch in Nevada Divorce Move

Mrs. Nelson Rockefeller seeks a Nevada divorce after a six week residency in a guarded ranch retreat. She plans to end the marriage under Nevada law. Sources say she was nervous and did not attend a news conference, while her attorney would not meet reporters.

Infant Falls 40 Feet, Is Caught By Passing Pedestrian

A 15 month old baby fell 40 feet from a window in London Friday and was caught by a passing pedestrian after striking a ledge and two roots. The infant escaped injury, with authorities noting no serious harm.

London Marlow Winters

Judge Seth Thomas Dies After Long Illness In Sioux City

SETH THOMAS 88 Fort Dodge retired judge of the 8th U S circuit court of appeals died Friday night in a Sioux City hospital after a lengthy illness. Funeral at First Congregational church Fort Dodge Monday. burial Washington Ia. Tuesday. Thomas born Morgan Ohio. studied at Central Normal college Danville and University of West Virginia. taught in Mason W Va and Iowa. principal in Washington and Fort Dodge high schools. (Continued: Page 2)

Sioux City Seth Thomas Fort Dodge Circuit Court of Appeals First Congregational Church Washington Judge Thomas Morgan Ohio Central Normal College Danville Ind University of West Virginia Mason, W. Va Iowa Washington, Ia Freda Rethamel Miss Rethamel Judge

Molotov Recovering From Flu at Moscow Hospital

Former foreign minister Vyacheslav Molotov, once a top Soviet official, is reported to have the flu and is recovering at Central hospital in suburban Moscow. He is quarantined in the infectious diseases ward and cannot receive visitors, with a release anticipated in a few days.

Moscow Y. M. Molotov Central Hospital Molotov

Texas governor hopefuls split in bitter Democratic race

Ed Walker 52, controversial former army general, and Gov. Price Daniel 51, seek the Democratic nomination for Texas governor in a May 5 primary. Other contenders include John Connally Marshall Formby Will Wilson and Don Yarborough. Republican Jack Cox also runs. Other filings due by Monday midnight. Teller says civil defense can limit casualties to 10 percent in a nuclear attack.

Austin Texas Edwin Walker Price Daniel Walker Army Germany Will Wilson Texas Supreme Court Don Yarborough Houston Jack Cox Breckenridge Daniel New York Edward Teller

Frondizi Defends Argentina Over Cuba OAS Stand

President Arturo Frondizi denounced international reactionaries and defended Argentina’s abstention on Cuba’s expulsion from the OAS. He warned the United States and 13 Latin nations against renouncing core self determination principles while squar ing with military pressure amid a crisis.

Buenos Aires Arturo Frondizi Argentina Cuba Organization of American States Frondizi Brazil Chile Bolivia Ecuador Mexico OAS Bloc

Kennedy imposes Cuba embargo effective Feb 7

President Kennedy orders a total embargo on Cuban imports and most exports to the communist nation effective Wednesday February 7. Exemptions cover humanitarian foods and medicines. The aim is to reduce Cuba's revenue used for subversion and aggression while preserving some aid to Cuban civilians.

Washington Kennedy Cuba Caribbean White House Hemisphere Uruguay

Wins 20 Year Fight for Degree

Catharine Oltmanns of Anamosa earned a bachelor's degree in nursing at the University of Iowa after overcoming years of nontraditional schooling. She entered college via a special admissions test and probationary enrollment, completed nursing prerequisites, and will take state board exams in February before starting work at University hospitals. Her story highlights self guidance, perseverance, and a late but earned finish to higher education.

Iowa City University of Iowa Catharine Oltmanns of Anamosa SUI Catharine College of Nursing University Donald Rhoades SAI College of Liberal Arts Albert L. Oltmanns Route 3 Cedar Rapids London

Railman Budd Dead Former Great Northern Burlington President

Ralph Budd 82, a notable railroad executive, died Friday in Santa Barbara. He led the Great Northern from 1919 and became Burlington president in 1932. Under his tenure GNW invested heavily in lines and rolling stock including the Cascade tunnel. He played a role in Panama Canal Zone rehabilitation and Soviet rail surveys.

Burlington Great Northern Cascade Washington State Budd Waterloo Highland Park College Des Moines Rodman Chicago Great Western Rock Island

Kennedy Plans Private Poland Visit This Month

President's youngest brother Edward Kennedy will visit Poland this month in a private trip. He is not scheduled to meet with leaders of the Communist government. He lunched with Polish ambassador Edward Drozniak Friday.

Washington Edward ‘Ted’ Kennedy Poland Edward Drozniak Poolish

Auto salesman Harold Morton suicide linked to case

In Santa Monica Harold Morton, 47, accused by his employer of stealing $450, did not appear in court as scheduled. The employer opted not to prosecute, and Morton reportedly shot himself rather than face court.

Santa Monica Harold Morton Morton

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