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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1963
Page
8
Detroit AP report notes push for stricter auto safety laws as states debate front seat belts laminated glass inspections and governors on vehicles. Benson Ford warns industry may face costly lobbying and restrictions amid rising fatalities in 1962. Manufacturers oppose state assembly rules and potential speed governor requirements.
In St John’s Wood London residents protest the U S Navy lease of a former army drill hall for 50 marine guards at the U S embassy. Locals warn about noise traffic and fear the Marine presence will disrupt their quiet village like area. Marines meet with Capt Fubrer and Capt Martin to seek assurances no athletic or recreation activities will occur near the hall.
Berlin UPI reports British Army Private Gilbert Paul Jenkerson has come back from East Germany after more than two years absent without leave. Officials say he is satisfied with the reunion and marines held to their halt as he returned from COMTI in East Germany.
United Press International reports a 13 year old James Kennedy won a St. Louis spelling bee in the 11th round by claiming a tranquilizer helped him relax. He said milking two cows prior to spelling eased his nerves. Other items note a Bristol library amnesty saving $124.29 on a late book, an Edgewood man burned after meat tenderizer in his bath water, and a 60 pound bag found by garbage cleaners near Trowell. Danish Kontoret bar appeals to tired businessmen, a Knoxville classifieds joke about a “Moth er pedigreed Collie” dog, and Joe Henderson warns about an insurance policy with hand restrictions.
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