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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1963

Page

9

Rusk Urges Peaceful U.S. Push for Agreements

Secretary of State Rusk told a Cincinnati audience the United States will press Moscow for peaceful settlements to curb the arms race. He emphasized a UN led world order and urged quiet diplomacy to resolve Cold War issues without public strife.

Cincinnati Rusk U.S Moscow Soviet Union China United States United Nations Congo Kennedy

Ruling sought on bill to seize land for private recreation lake

Iowa senator A V Doran asks Attorney General to rule on constitutionality of a bill allowing private developers to condemn land for a 1200 acre water recreation project near Panora. The Senate passed 33 to 17 with a 25 percent public access clause, opponents argue private condemnation may exceed constitutional powers.

Des Moines Guthrie County Development Corp Panora Raccoon River Doran Evan Hultman Iowa Senate Guthrie County Harry Cowden Guthrie Center D. C. Nolan Iowa City John Shoeman Atlantic

Fire Destroys Tractor On Roy Schaefer Farm

Williamsburg area rural fire company extinguished a fire on a tractor at the Roy Schaefer farm northwest of town Friday afternoon. Wiring and tires were destroyed.

Williamsburg Rural Fire Company Roy Schaefer Here

Iowa City Faces Asian Flu Alert As Midwest Sees Spread

Public health officials in Washington say Midwest districts may be too late for Asian flu shots for those without prior inoculations. Iowa City confirmed its first cases on Thursday by Dr. Albert McKee of SUI. Dr. Chester Miller notes last year’s vaccines may help some, especially if received in autumn 1957. several students show flu symptoms though no Iowa City cases have been reported yet.

Iowa City U.S Washington Midwest Iowa Albert McKee SUI College of Medicine Chester Miller SUI Student Health Rockies Miller

Iowa Senate files foundation program for school aid

A bill in the Iowa senate would create a foundation program to provide state aid to local schools. The plan offers a flat 80 per pupil from the state plus 6 mills locally, with state covering any shortfall to reach 325 per pupil, supported by Gov. Hughes with caveat on equalized property assessment.

Des Moines UPI Iowa Senate Robert Rigler New Hampton Edward Wearin Red Oak Harold Hughes

Foreman Tess Watson Notes on Hand Ink Habit

In McAlester Oklahoma a telephone company construction foreman Tess Watson explains his habit of taking notes in ink on his hand. He says it works well unless he washes his hands and loses the notes.

Mcalester Okla Tess Watson

Ely Raps Sheriff Visits to Capitol

Des Moines Rep. John Ely denounced sheriffs lobbying during debate on a measure allowing counties to fund suitable uniforms for sheriffs and deputies. The House passed the bill 93 to 11 with Ely voting yes. he said Linn County Sheriff Jim Smith visits Des Moines nearly every day and questioned who is minding the shop.

Des Moines John Ely Cedar Rapids Ely Linn Jim Smith

Frahm Ordained To Priesthood in Decorah

Frahm, vicar of Grace Episcopal church, Decorah, was ordained to the priesthood Friday. Bishop Gordon W. Smith of Iowa consecrated the rite. Rev. Canon Marlin L. Whitmer delivered the sermon. Frahm, born Sept 26 1937 in Omaha, holds degrees from Westmar College and Episcopal Theological School.

Episcopal Theological School Cambridge Father Frahm Decorah Church of the Saviour Clermont St. David’s Church Cresco

West Sloan Fire Claims $125000 in Downtown Blaze

A downtown Sloan fire destroyed one two story building housing Juneman Hardware and Erickson Implement Co. Fire began in the rear of the implement firm. Volunteers from Hornick Salix Smithland Whiting Onawa and the Sioux City airbase aided Sloan firemen. Water hauled from Whiting and Salix as tank went dry. Bowling alley and drug store suffered smoke damage.

SLOAN Sioux City Juneman Hardware Erickson Implement Co Hornick Salix Smithland Whiting Onawa

Senator Elijah Proposes Bus Safety Bill

Senator Elijah Earl Elijah of Clarence would sponsor a bill restricting where school buses may stop on roads. The measure sets 1000 feet clear view on primary highways and 700 feet on secondary roads to improve safety on hills and at farm homes where children ride.

Senator Elijah Des Moines Earl Elijah Clarence Senate Schools Committee Elijah

Local Ads Note Lisbon Venues and Service Listings

Community notices list venues in Lisbon including Beacom Lounge and Legion Hall for events on February 23. Classifieds promote services such as radiator repair painting painting and decorating carpentry snow removal trash disposal and hauling with multiple contacts and emergency hours.

F. W. Lyman W. Turner Lyle Godfrey Soun Wyant Bob Waddington Ed Rathie Las Sigewerroertine

Rabid Calf Bites Williamsburg Pair

Jack Driscoll and his teenage son Elliott are undergoing rabies treatments after a rabid calf bite last week. The calf head was sent to the University of Iowa for testing and confirmed rabies.

Williamsburg Jack Driscoll Elliott University of Iowa

Decorah House Fire Causes $4,000 Damage

Special to The Gazette Mr and Mrs Harry Brandt escaped a burning four room brick house about 6 am Saturday. The interior was gutted and some furniture was saved. Fire Chief Art Gaffney said the blaze likely started at the gas furnace. Damages were estimated at $4,000.

Decorah Harry Brandt Art Gaffney

Cochran, Three-Time Neb. Governor, Dies

Lincoln AP report shows Robert Cochran aged 77 former Nebraska governor died Saturday. A Democrat he was the first in state history to serve three consecutive terms having been elected in 1934 1936 and 1938.

Lincoln Robert Cochran Nebraska

Iowa Interstate 80 Expected to Earn 31400 a Day

Des Moines AP reports the Iowa highway commission foresees $31 400 daily revenue from gas tax once Interstate 80 between Des Moines and Davenport is finished in 1964. The project should save 50 minutes per trip and open a nonstop route to Chicago and the East Coast.

Des Moines Iowa Highway Commission Davenport Greater Clauson Illinois Aurora Ill Fulton Mississippi River Clinton The Highway Commission

Dubuque Man Fatally Injured When Box Truck Flattens

Wilfred Merfeld 24 of Bernard is hospitalized in critical condition in Dubuque after a truck box collapsed on him while he was working beneath it Friday afternoon. He sustained chest and internal injuries.

Dubuque Wilfred Merfeld Bernard

Services Tuesday for GI Killed in Vietnam

Services will be Tuesday at 1 30 p m for Sfc Craig Benton Wolford 37 Columbus Junction Iowa killed in South Vietnam February 14 when a mine exploded during mine field laying. Funeral at Stacy funeral home survivors include mother Mrs Charles Wolford Columbus Junction.

Columbus Junction An Lown GI South Vietnam Sfc Craig Benton Wolford Stacy

Help Wanted Classified Ads From Gazette Cedar Rapids

A dense jumble of job ads seeks experienced salesmen managers and technicians in Cedar Rapids and Iowa. Listings include marketing positions at local firms, travel reps for oil companies, meat market managers, appliance and TV radio service staff, farm helpers, and apprenticeship roles with wage and benefits details. Many require references and age ranges, some offer interviews via box numbers.

Cedar Rapids Gazette Iowa Texas Oil Company G. A. Swallow Southwestern Petroleum Co Fort Worth Texas

Employment openings in Cedar Rapids area ads

Help wanted listing for New Cedar Rapids Co positions including day dishwasher age 22 or older. Twin Towers hotel desk clerk 3 to 11 pm for Narva Hotel apply in person Taft Hotel 9 to 3 pm. Beauty operator with fringe benefits. Send responses to Gazette Box 261.

1St Ave. S.F New Cedar Rapids Co Kabeltone 2Nd Ave Twin Towers Narva Taft Hotel

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