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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1963
Page
3
The report blends a multi city weather forecast with a two day outlook, temperatures highs in the teens to thirties, precipitation traces, and a detailed national weather summary. It also notes a legislative session in Iowa adopting a resolution and a truck speed bill, plus birth announcements for several families in Portsmouth New Hampshire Lewistown Montana and local addresses.
Five Craemer's department store staffers prepare for President Kennedy's 50 mile fitness hike. The group includes Robert Stein and Pete Hronek with others from Lindale Plaza stores. They will start at 3 a.m. Sunday near Cascade and return to Cedar Rapids after training 20 miles Wednesday and 30 miles Friday.
Mrs. M. P. Hedges, 45, was injured about 7:45 a.m. Tuesday when a car driven by her husband struck a parked car on North Riverside drive in Iowa City. She suffered cuts to the head and face and a possible leg fracture and is at Mercy hospital. The parked car owner was not immediately found.
A list of death notices for multiple individuals with ages and funeral details across towns including Oclwein Kalona Iowa City Lone Tree Belle Plaine Tama Conesville Independence and Conesville. Services are set for Wednesday mornings and afternoons at various churches with Rosary beforehand at local hotels or homes.
Purse snatcher grabbed the Cedar Rapids city treasurer's handbag containing about $70 at 7:45 p.m. Monday in the alley behind Eagle market on Mount Vernon road SE. Jessie Belle DeLaMater, 60, of 1418 Eighth avenue SE, was assaulted as she walked with groceries. she reported to police after returning home.
The court discussed duties of jail staff toward a prisoner including safe equipment and safe ladder use. A plaintiff sought $100,000 in damages. In Johnson county cases the supreme court upheld a $20,500 award for loss of fruit and vegetable property at a highway junction and sent back a $14,500 service station property award for district court review, while the state challenged a district court ruling alleging judge errors.
Warren drew a large police presence as officials warned Georgians to show courtesy. The event passed without incidents and City and state leaders urged calm and respect during the visit.
Felix Slatkin renowned violinist arranger and conductor known for Fantastic Strings and other recordings died Saturday from a heart attack in Los Angeles at age 47.
The article describes Marines including Lt. David Hume and Lt. Ben Williams spouses and others watching a 50 mile march to test fitness, with routes on Okinawa and a race against time. Gen. Shoup references Roosevelt's order and Kennedy’s reaction as officers face possible blisters and fatigue across three days. Thirty-one marchers are officers, with volunteers Tompkins Bell and Cizek among them.
Darold Dent, 23, of Burwell Nebraska, says he walked 100 miles in 16 hours 42 minutes 48 seconds on February 4 in adverse weather. His feat comes as presidents and scouts push 50 mile hikes into a national trend with finish times around 16 to 17 hours. Dent asserts he repeated the distance twice in one day.
The paper notes he walked alone at times but was joined by spectators and well wishers at various points. He paused at 50 miles for a checkup and new footwear and reached 75 miles before a second halt for a meal and rest.
A temporary injunction restricts mass picketing at Witwer Grocer Co in Cedar Rapids as UPW workers strike over a grievance. Reported shoving and minor vandalism prompted the action. few workers remain on site across divisions with no new talks scheduled.
Gov. Harold Hughes says a tax bill may be paired with a liquor by the drink measure as a last resort to pass liquor legislation this session. He heads a bipartisan group meeting with leaders from both parties to assess support and plan future sessions.
An unexpected wet snowfall paralyzed traffic in Poughkeepsie New York as streets backed up for miles and motorists faced hours late for work. Acting Police Chief George Traver called the jam the worst in the city’s history and urged people to stay home or seek alternatives. The snow packed into ice under tires, causing the disruption despite a light fall of 2.4 inches by mid morning.
Charles O. Norberg longtime Iowa Manufacturing Co. executive died Monday in Phoenix at age 67. He helped issue the first pay check after the firm began, served 38 years, and was a World War I veteran. Surviving wife Edith Frudd, a son C Roy Norberg, siblings, and a grandson. Funeral Friday at Turner chapel with entombment in the Chapel of Memories.
Grace A. Elliott, 78, formerly of 1222 Second Avenue SE, Burlington, died Monday. Born December 7, 1884, in Burlington, she moved to Cedar Rapids 20 years ago and belonged to several clubs and Immaculate Conception church. Survived by brothers Col. Walter A. Elliott of Orlando and C. E. Elliott of Vancouver. Rosary at Monahan-Stewart funeral home Wednesday 7:30 p.m. led by Monsignor William A. Roach. Services to be announced.
Rep. James Bromwell warns that U S policy over Latin America is lagging as focus fixates on missiles in Cuba He urges stronger sanctions on Cuba and broader policy talk under OAS and the Alliance for Progress to safeguard the hemisphere and deter communism He stresses decisive action to prevent subversion of the region and calls for public discussion on Latin American security.
Roy E. Green a retired clothier and former Cedar Rapids resident died Sunday in Jacksonville Florida. Born September 25 1891 in Traer he is survived by three sisters Mrs Mahlon Mills Central City Mrs Pearl Hasbrook Cedar Rapids and Ada Barber Palm Springs California The body will be returned to Turner chapel with services to be announced.
Mrs. Chadima funeral at Kuba funeral home and St. Ludmila's church by Rev A L Zachar. Burial at St. John's. Mrs. Page service at Turner chapel by Rev John I Thomas. Burial at Linwood.
Heidelberg Germany AP report details Major Edward Fronczak of Lansing Michigan who completed a 50 mile night hike in 10 hours 27 minutes through snow and ice. He initially planned 12 hours and was inspired after learning a marine had covered a similar distance in 10 to 14 hours. He sprinted the final 200 yards.
A fresh blast of winter hit the eastern U S with sub zero cold in the Midwest and heavy snow blanketing the South and East. Up to six inches closed many Virginia and Kentucky schools while Maryland saw ten inches. Georgia faced light snow and freezing rain. Temperatures plunged into the teens in northern Mississippi and Louisiana as far north as Alpena Michigan.
Des Moines Iowa UPI Rep John Ely Jr and three co sponsors introduced a bill to divorce care and treatment of mentally retarded persons from state laws governing the mentally ill. The measure seeks separate statutes, clearer commitment and guardianship procedures, and more uniform voluntary commitment rules.
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