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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1964
Page
3
A forecast calls for considerable cloudiness Sunday and Monday with intermittent light snow mainly in the eastern and northern areas. Temperatures little changed with highs around 30 to 35. The report also lists numerous local weather readings, coast to coast, and upcoming celestial appearances.
Chicago news dispatch reports Sen Barry Goldwater urging a renewed blockade of Cuba to stop weapons imports and subversion exports to Latin America. He told a Republican fund raising dinner that Cuba must be sealed off.
A Cedar Rapids man, Vincent F. Nekvinda, 35, of 403 Sixth Avenue SW, was jailed on suspicion of drunken driving after deputies stopped his car on Highway 149 just south of the city limits around 10 p.m. Saturday.
Tonight at nine o'clock the special ski jump from the 1964 Winter Olympics will be broadcast on Chan nel 9.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette announces its establishment in 1883 as a daily and Sunday newspaper. It lists address 500 Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids Iowa with subscription rates by carrier and mail for various editions and durations.
In a two part service at the Coe auditorium Hawkeye Area Boy Scout Council marked the 54th Scouting anniversary. Forty five Eagle recipients received plaques while about 400 others including Scouts leaders and parents joined in the rededication. Col B Booker stressed Scouting as a force for moral strength. Michael Martin of Cedar Rapids presented Eagle plaques to the 45 Eagles from the Frank Martin Class.
Senate Rules Committee Chairman Senator Jordan backs Reynolds testimony amid allegations linking Baker to White House aides. Reynolds testified he gave Johnson a stereo system valued over 500 dollars after selling 100000 dollars in life insurance to Johnson. Jordan rejects Reynolds linking Walter Jenkins to TV ad time and says Jenkins is vindicated. Baker avoids comment and plans to testify, arriving in Baltimore under an assumed name.
Continued from Page 1A, researchers discuss pancreas transplants in diabetic dogs lowering blood sugar, muscle tissue grafts in rats sustaining eight months, and artificial plastic hearts keeping calves alive 30 hours with dogs near that duration. Drs. Reemtsma Studitsky Kolff note potential for survival studies and artificial organs use.
Sgt. Kirby and a woman are held by two unbalanced bandits in a staged arrest and trial broadcast at 7 30 tonight on KCRG TV 9.
Jordan notes committee and staff had no knowledge of the derogatory Reynolds allegations until Pearson published them. If the information came from official files, such files were not provided to the committee, says Jordan as McLendon confirms.
Dale William Nielsen a 39 year old farmer reported to Buchanan sheriff that on a county road between Quasqueton and Independence four men forced his car off the road dragged him out and set the car on fire after beating him. He said two cars tailed him then fled and he was left in the road before seeking help. He could not identify the assailants.
Advertisers claim Gazette want ads boost profits through broader reach and targeted exposure. The notice emphasizes affordable rates, quick placement, and measurable response for local merchants seeking new customers.
Edward Daniel Dauber 67 died suddenly Saturday in Onslow while visiting. A Cedar Rapids resident for 22 years and retired employee of Highway Equipment Co he was born December 24 1896 in Red Horse West Virginia. He is survived by his wife Vera Elizabeth Henderson two sons Fred and Kenneth a daughter Velma Jean Hughes a sister Mrs Arthur Sawm seven grandchildren and many friends. Services will be held Monday at Turner's at 3 pm with Rev Mary White officiating and burial at Oak Hill Friends may call after 1 pm today.
Steven Anthony barricaded his Hollywood home with a baby on one arm and a shotgun in the other as deputies moved to evict for the Hollywood Museum project. Bulldozers arrived after he refused to leave by Friday, and he met deputies at a front window with the infant and firearm.
The Cyprus issue features in a British reply from Alec Douglas-Home to Khrushchev, stressing Britain’s aim to preserve peace, safeguard security, and uphold Cyprus sovereignty. The Moscow party line praises Khru shchev’s proposals, portraying Soviet support for Cypriot independence.
A government plan would issue bonds to elderly homeowners to provide monthly cash based on home equity while they live in the house. Upon death, the property would revert to the government to recover the investment. The council notes two thirds of Americans own homes and many have low incomes needing support for essentials and activities.
Washington AP reports the House stalled on key provisions of the civil rights bill focusing on job equality for African Americans amid disputes over women’s rights religion and aging. Republican opposition delayed a final vote until Monday hampering Lincoln Day rally plans. The committee also urged expanding job opportunities for older workers ending discrimination and aiding elderly retirement adjustments along with home improvement loan access with lump sum repayment after death or sale.
Tass commentator Nikolai Turkatenko notes Cyprus hosts about 2,500 British personnel and a network of air force bases capable of atomic bombers, plus naval bases and nuclear arms storage at Akrotiri. He questions if these bases are for keeping peace on Cyprus or for invasion deterrence.
Gov Hughes spoke to two 200 person crowds at the Golf and Country club and the Legion hall in Manchester. The non partisan events were hosted by Delaware county civic clubs. He urged voters to choose parties by free choice, noting his switch from Republican to Democrat to serve the people.
Judy Garland was found unconscious with facial cuts after a fall in her hotel dressing room. Dr. Kermit Osterman said she suffered a mild concussion and was taken by ambulance to Mount Sinai Hospital with her two younger children nearby.
The Second district Democratic central committee will meet at 2:30 Sunday at the Holiday Inn. Chairman J. Don Weimer invited John Culver of Cedar Rapids Marion and Frank Less of Cascade Dubuque as prospective candidates for the district’s congressional nomination.
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