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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1962
Page
2
Forecast shows generally fair conditions through Sunday with cooler nights. Highs in the 40s to 60s, lows around 25 to 30, turning colder north Monday. Also reports rainfall totals for February and several local traffic citations and incidents with fines issued.
The treasury announces a 40 percent longer life for dollar bills due to a melamine currency paper from Crane Paper Co. The new bills resist water and oils, reduce crumpling, and cost a half cent more per pound. About 87 percent of notes use the paper. full adoption awaits new presses and orderly staffing.
Two armed men robbed a Rock Falls bank near Mason City before escaping. An Interstate Power Co serviceman alerted authorities after cut telephone lines. The teller described a 20 year old gunman with dark glasses and a second man in a tan jacket in his 30s. The loss is insured.
Obituary notices list ages and funeral details for residents including Elkader Mrs P J Hyde 79 with Rosary tonight and service Monday at St Josephs. Tama Minnie Clark 80 with service Sunday. Volga Mrs John Biedermann 63 with Monday service at St Pauls Lutheran and burial at Garnaville. Toddville Lem McBurney 75 at Free Methodist church. Murdoch Center Point. Keota Mae Page 91 with Federated church service Monday. Blairstown Anna Keffer Clutter. Joseph J Juva 83 with Sunday service. Strawberry Point Jessie Lamphier 81 with Monday service at Presbyterian church. Volga Gill’s.
Ex king Farouk of Egypt won a legal battle to block sale of an Italian chocolate bar named Faruk. A Milan maker sued after using his name and a serpent imagery on wrappers. The appeals court ruled against the firm and ordered damages.
Hollywood AP reports actor John Barrymore Jr. plans to seek a U S divorce from his Italian wife Gabriella Palazzoli after signing separation papers in Italy. The couple wed October 28 1960 in Rome and Barrymore says reconciliation is unlikely. He hopes to file before leaving the United States.
A Public Health Service study on accidents involving the aged will be the purpose of a new research center in St Petersburg. The project aims to identify hazards and improve prevention for older adults.
Almight dollar topic emerges as C Stewart Gillmor a 23 year old who spent a year at the Soviet Mir base in Antarctica reports Russians say capitalism lures them. He notes higher pay and American material goods impress the visitors and that they look forward to more American guests bringing magazines.
A U S air force twin engine C 123 transport crashed in jungle near Saigon on a routine training flight killing all three crewmen aboard. A military source doubted enemy gunfire caused the crash and said the mission was not spraying at the time. The aircraft was among several used on plant killing missions to clear foliage along roads and highways.
In Luang Prabang Laos Premier Prince Boun Oum cancels talks with Neutralist Prince Souvanna Phouma after Nam Tha attacks by Pathet Lao. The move endangers early steps toward a unified government and stability in the country.
In Grosseto Italy burglars broke into a museum Friday night and carved out ancient relics valued between 120000 and 320000 dollars.
Beir ut Lebanon AP reports security forces arrested Assad al Ashkar the last major suspect still at large after the abortive coup of December 31 in Beirut.
In New Delhi and across India and Nepal crowds gathered by sacred rivers and fires as astrologers warned of a three day doomsday window from 5:35 p.m. Saturday. Prime Minister Nehru reassured and ordinary citizens stayed home as prayers and mass gatherings surged led by Ramakrishna Dalmia while astrologers sold prophecies amid fears of earthquakes and floods.
Senator Byrd objects to a 1.2 million dollar grant to study infant monkeys and mother attachment at the University of Wisconsin. He notes broader government research spending amid a near 300 billion national debt and asks for deeper inquiries into health research costs.
Congo Premier Cyrille Adoula urged General Assembly support for more aid to end Katanga's secession and restore unity. He pledged peaceful means and training for the army, while insisting no compromise on unity and openness to aid that respects Congo sovereignty. He met Asian African group and defended colleague Antoine Gizenga amid secession probes.
Thomassion began law practice in Fort Dodge and served as assistant U S attorney for Northern Iowa from 1914 to 1920. He joined local firms, was U S agriculture solicitor in Washington 1933 to 1935, then appointed to the circuit court and retired in 1955. He married Eloise Stuckslayer in 1941. she died in 1957. Surviving are son Reynolds Thomas of Fort Dodge and daughter Mrs F E Van Alstine of Sioux City. Van Alstine recently retired as U S district attorney for Northern Iowa. Judge Thomas was a past president of the Iowa State Bar Assn. and member of legal groups.
The White House says President Kennedy will send messages to Congress next week on three topics: communication satellites, defense and civil defense, and education. The announcements outline upcoming legislative priorities.
Indonesian authorities report that severe flooding has displaced thousands in low areas and left 14 dead as of Saturday. The floods prompted rescue efforts and cleanup in Jakarta and surrounding regions.
A humorous caption jokes about a character claiming to seek the best and proposing to Freddie Benson to prove sincerity. The quip plays on social ambition and romantic rules.
Prime Minister Macmillan arrived to address a Conservative party meeting in Oxford as a jeering crowd protested with nuclear disarmament signs. He struggled to enter, aided by detectives and bodyguards, while demonstrators outside shouted and two doors were smashed.
A Soviet government minister said Moscow proposed to the United States a cultural agreement broader in scope than any previous pact. He reported the proposal came during talks on a broader cultural exchange program between the two nations. The statement highlighted potential cooperation across arts education and media.
Barb Singer and Dennis Fitzgerald as sophomores, Cheri Carlson and Jim Nosek as juniors, Becky Roberts and Bob Ross as seniors were elected kings and queens of the Jefferson Band Parents in door carnival to raise funds for the band trip to Chicago on March 9.
Colombo Ceylon AP reports a 53 day strike by 17 000 dockers ended Saturday. The stoppage disrupted port operations and affected shipments across the island economy. Union leaders announced an agreement with employers on disputed wages and working conditions.
Dr Jerome Streem 37, declared dead at home in Cleveland Heights, died Friday night at Mt Sinai after his heart and breathing stopped twice in 24 hours. He survived a funeral home misentry moments before, then again was revived briefly before failing.
A U.N. rescue patrol reached the American Worldwide Grace Testimony Kama mission in Leopoldville and moved on to assess safety of other whites in the Congo. Twelve Americans eight adults and four children were reported safe though radio signals were weak. Florence Flasher of 1727 E Ave NE said her son William Bunch and his family had been at Kama for months.
Howard Edward Dennis 75 longtime Cedar Rapids resident died Friday in a Springfield Missouri hospital born February 15 1893 he was retired Rock Island railroad employee and a member of Hod Carriers Local 43 Machinists union Rock Island shop and Methodist Golden Chapel Church near Harris Missouri. He lived in Mountain Grove Missouri the last five years survivors include a son Walter of Wichita Kansas a daughter Mrs Edward Oge of Solon seven grandchildren two great grandchildren two brothers and five sisters. Services are Monday at 2 pm with burial at Van Zant Cemetery near Mountain Grove.
Charles Henry Bruce a painter of life at 1000 H Ave NW died Friday from a heart ailment. Born Michigan Oct 7 1878 he belonged to Building Trades Council Local No 447. His wife Mamie died July 28. Friends may call at Brady mortuary after 1 pm Monday. Funeral arrangement to be announced later.
U S authorities said rescue teams still hope two American airmen missing after a plane crash in Iran are alive. Two comrades were rescued. the third died. An Iranian official said the two may be buried under snow, but U S officials maintain ongoing search efforts.
Public notices include a NAACP meeting at Jane Boyd House Sunday 3 30 PM and a bowling special 3 games for 1 dollar. Local items report hospital patients and employees, new Iowa Tax Service address, Sunshine Mission Bible class, radio theft, and rescue operations from a mountain crash with survivors Porter, Vann, and Carder.
Warren consolidated school district names a new elementary school after janitor William Pennow in recognition of 29 years of service. Superintendent Dr. Paul K. Cousino praised his unfailing dependability and loyalty to the schools he serves. Pennow began serving in 1933 and said the honor came as a real surprise.
John E. Johnson, 31, of Springfield Illinois, was returned to Cedar Rapids to face a false uttering of a check charge. He was arrested in Springfield on a felony bench warrant and accused of cashing bogus checks at Cedar Rapids grocery stores in September and October. He is to be arraigned Monday in district court.
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