Weather and notices mix fills Monday region report
The daily record shows high and low temperatures for Monday with precipitation totals across cities including Bismarck Mineapolis Chicago and New York. Snow is forecast to spread over much of the state Tuesday night into Wednesday with heavy snow in the northwest and rising temperatures thereafter.
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Bismarck
Mineapolis
Chicago
N. Orleans
Denver
New York
Detroit
Omaha
L.angeles
Phoenix
Miami
Seattle
City Dog License Deadline Reminder Issued
City Treasurer Jess ie Belle De La Mater reminded dog owners that the March 1 deadline for 1962 city dog licenses is near. The $2 fee applies per dog. applications may be mailed or filed in person at city hall.
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Jessie Belle de la Mater
City Hall
Russians Happy Glenn Launched
In Moscow, Americans and Russians alike greet Col. John Glenn’s orbital launch with mixed news. Some Russians heard it on radio and TV, while a first responder hadn’t yet learned of the flight and hoped for Glenn’s safe return. Many Russians showed sympathy for U.S. effort, though some boasted of future Soviet achievements.
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Glenn
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Soviet Union
Moscow Radio
Snowstorm forecast sweeps Iowa from Rockies to southeast
United Press International reports another heavy snowstorm moving into Iowa from the central Rockies. The weather bureau warns six to 15 inches, with higher totals of 20 inches in the northwest from the weekend’s snow, and up to 36 inches possible in the central northeast and southwest by Wednesday evening.
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United Press International
Iowa
Northwest
Weather Bureau
Rockies
Nebraska
South Dakota
Prisoner Hangs Self in City Jail
A 37 year old Cedar Rapids man Joseph Beranek arrested Monday night for disturbing the peace was found dead in his city jail cell about 3:30 a.m. Tuesday by officers. He hanged himself with an undershirt tied to cell door bars. Beranek formerly lived at 709 Fifth Avenue SW and was born August 23 1924 in Kalona. He is survived by his parents and sister Betty Dykhuizen. Graveside services are set for 11 a.m. Thursday at Sharon Hill Cemetery Ka lona.
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Cedar Rapids
Joseph Beranek
Fifth Avenue
Percy Harris
George Matias
Beranek
Matias
William Beranek
Betty Dykhuizen
Eighth Street
Francis J. Moore
Joseph William Beranek
Kalona
Sharon Hill Cemetery
Beatty-Bearle Chapel
Five Enlisted in Navy Reported. Five More On Leave
Navy reports enlistment of five men to report to San Diego. They are James G. Fornwall 19 Crystal Lake Illinois former University of Iowa student, William F. Kraus 19, 1155 th avenue NW Wayne L. Baker 18 and Ralph L. Roberts 18 both of Washington, and Frank G. McCormick 18 Iowa City. Also home on 15 day leave is Airman Apprentice Michael L. Jenkins 3027 C ave NE son of Mr and Mrs W G Jenkins after ranking second in aviation hydraulic school Memphis en route to Naval Air Station Jacksonville Florida.
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Navy
San Diego
James G. Fornwall
University of Iowa
Crystal Lake
William F. Kraus
1155Th Avenue NW
Wayne L. Baker
Ralph L. Roberts
Washington
Frank G. McCormick
Iowa City
Michael L. Jenkins
W. G. Jenkins
Cave
Aviation Hydraulic School
Memphis
Naval Air Station
Jacksonville
Fla
Japanese Stay Up Late For Glenn Orbit News
In Tokyo journalists and the public watched and listened as John Glenn was launched into orbit. Translators relayed the US armed forces broadcasts by radio and television late Tuesday night.
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John Glenn
U. S
Glenn Reports Ready For Space Flight After Successful Launch
Glenn describes the Atlas booster as a perfect test, crew member Scott Carpenter aiding preparations. The Mercury spacecraft achieved orbit over the Indian Ocean with weightlessness data to guide future manned missions. Postflight plans include medical exams in Bermuda or Grand Turk and a news conference likely in Washington or Cape Canaveral.
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Washington
Space stamp commemorating flight sold at Cedar Rapids post office
A 4 cent space flight commemorative stamp went on sale at 2 40 p m Tuesday at the Cedar Rapids post office. The design shows a capsule in space with a globe in the lower left corner.
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Cedar Rapids
John Glenn ascent signals first US manned orbit
After repeated delays the liftoff finally occurred and John Glenn entered orbit. Controllers reported all systems go as he spoke from space and described the view with reports of a meal in orbit and strong communication with ground stations.
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Deaths John De Loss Fox Cedar Rapids resident dies after illness
John De Loss Fox 1228 Fourth street NW Cedar Rapids resident and Harper McIntyre Co. retiree died Monday after a sudden illness. Born February 27 1886 in Moulton he married Myrtle Iva Taylor January 31 1909. Surviving are two daughters Mrs Eugene Stotler and Mrs Dayne Hawk a son Robert five grandchildren six great grandchildren two sisters and three brothers. Services at Turner chapel and burial Cedar Memorial.
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John de Loss Fox
Fourth Street
Cedar Rapids
Harper ‘McIntyre Co
Moulton
Myrtle Iva Taylor
Eugene Stotler
Dayne Hawk
Crystal Lake
Ill
Robert
Northridge
Calif
Loraine Wright
Centerville
Floe Higgins
Burlington
Fay
Fresno
Kirt
el Portal
Worth Fox
Green River
Wyo
Turner Chapel
Cedar Memorial
Florence J. Jones dies after long illness in Cedar Rapids
Florence J. Jones of 1957 B avenue NE Cedar Rapids died Monday after a long illness. Born November 8 1894 in Minneapolis she was 62 and affiliated with St Matthew Church. Survived by husband Clarence two sons Gordon and Robert a daughter Mrs Earl Knowles eight grandchildren two brothers Harry and Wallace Morin two sisters Mrs Emil Anderson and Eva Thrall. Service at St Matthew's Church Wednesday at 9 conducted by Rt Rev Msgr James D Kearn burial Mt Calvary. Rosaries Knights of Columbus 730 pm and Msgr Kearn 800 pm Tuesday Teahen chapel. friends may call after 5 pm.
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Avenue
Clarence Jones
Cedar Rapids
Minneapolis
St. Matthew’s Church
Gordon
Robert
Green Bay
Wis
Earl Knowles
Harry
Wallace Morin
Emil Anderson
Eva Thrall
St. Matthew's Church
James D. Kearn
Mt. Calvary
Knights of Columbus
Msgr. Kearn
Teahen Chapel
Cedar Rapids Man Dean L Hale Dies After Sudden Illness
Dean L Hale a Cedar Rapids resident and Rock Island railroad chief clerk died Tuesday morning after a sudden illness. Born in Iowa on March 17 1900 he married Katherine Fry August 17 1942 in Cedar Rapids who survives. He was a member of the First Church of Christ Scientist and the Brotherhood of Railway Clerks.
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Dean L. Hale
Twentieth Street
Cedar Rapids
Rock Island Railroad
Iowa
Katherine Fry
Hale
First Church of Christ Scientist
Brotherhood of Railway Clerks
Turner Chapel
Cedar Memorial
Truman Arrives in Des Moines for Drake Law Alumni Dinner
Former President Harry S. Truman arrived in Des Moines to address the Drake law alumni dinner. He declined to comment on John Glenn’s orbital flight, saying only that he wished him all the luck in the world.
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UPI
Harry S. Truman
Drake Law
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John Glenn
Temperature Tops 105 in Glenn Spacecraft Orbit
Cape Canaveral officials report John Glenn’s spacecraft temperature rose to 105 to 108 degrees during his first Earth orbit.
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Glenn
Cape Canaveral
UPS
John Glenn
Northeast Iowa district speech contest in Lansing Saturday
The Gazette notes the Northeast Iowa district speech contest set for Lansing this Saturday. Participants from the WAUKON area compete for district honors in public speaking events and related activities expected to draw local interest.
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Gazette
Waukon
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Lansing
Cedar Rapids Widow Gertrude Kimbro Dies After Long Illness
Gertrude M Kimbro 58 a Cedar Rapids resident and former Me Too store employee died in a nursing home after a long illness She was born Oct 13 1884 in Sigourney Survived by daughter Mrs Leo Stodola sister Mrs Leo H Meyers brother Glen Rogers all Cedar Rapids two grandchildren and a great grandchild Services 1 30 Thursday by Rev Leonard Deaver Salem EUB church Burial Linwood Friends may call at the chapel
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Gertrude M. Kimbro
Elmer Kimbro
Second Avenue
Cedar Rapids
Me Too
Sigourney
Leo Stodola
Leo H. Meyers
Glen Rogers
Turner Chapel
Leonard Deaver
Salem Eub Church
Lin‘wood
Funeral services listed for multiple individuals
Funeral details show William A. Kvetensky burial at Oak Hill after a Wednesday service at 1 30 led by Reverend William Harnish. Emma Mary Watts burial at Cedar Memorial after a 1 30 Wednesday service by Reverend John E. Ried. Emil L Serovy Jr burial at Cedar Memorial after a Wednesday service at 2 led by Jerry Drahovzal.
World News Covers Space Flight With Global Broadcasts
The United States broadcast the man in space event in English and 35 other languages via Voice of America and prepared a one reel film in 41 languages for 107 countries. A Wake County man will be buried at Oakland Cemetery after services at Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church. Lydia Elliker Dravis of Baxter Iowa died, survived by her husband and daughter, with services at Martin Funeral Home.
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Washington
U. S
Voice of America
Waukon
Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church
Oakland Cemetery
Lydia Elliker
Baxter
Dravis
Marengo
Roy Hefte
LaCrosse
Wis
Martin Funeral Home
Ireland's Little Folk Help Glenn On Orbital Flight
CAPE CANAVERAL AP report describes a propitious moment as a voice in the launch blockhouse invokes Ireland's “wee ones” to accompany John Glenn on his world orbital flight. Atlas test conductor Thomas O Malley notes the moment as the rocket lifts off.
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Cape Canaveral
Ireland
John Glenn
Thomas O'Malley
Rites Wednesday for Mrs Paul Dravis
WAUKON Special services were held Wednesday for Mrs. Paul Dravis 81 wife of the deceased, with obituary note indicating she passed away recently. The report names her as wife and notes her age in WAUKON.
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Paul Dravis
Waukon
City Council Agenda Highlights Tenamble 2020s
City council meets at 10 a.m. at city hall to vote bills and resolutions. The agenda includes street light installations, a custodial residence permit, quit claim deed approval, buried cable permit near Ellis Boulevard, and multiple zoning change requests for Edgewood Road SW Weing and Glass roads NE and surrounding areas. A public hearing is planned for Pentecostal Evangelical church zoning from R-4 to B-1 along Ellis Boulevard NW.
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Daniel and
Blanche Bizek
Lincolnway Village
Louie J
Ena Pochobradsky
Northwestern Bell Telephone Co
Ellis Boulevard
I Avenue
Gardner Engineering Co
Edgewood Road
Highway 30
Harold J
Mabel M. Ross
Weing and
Glass Roads
Pentecostal Evangelical Church
H and I Avenues
Kennedy proposal outlines federal pay raises and parity issues
The plan would raise starting salaries for scientists and doctors under GS grades by 16 to 33 percent over three years, with top grades reaching $24,500 under current terms. Kennedy noted cabinet pay remains compared with private sector and state pay, warning some top officials could out-earn bosses. He argued executive and congressional pay scales require review with Congress.
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Michael Carmody
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