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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 29, 1960

Page

3

Kennedy urges pre summit increase in defense funds

Senator Kennedy calls Congress to boost missile air alert and ground forces before Eisenhower’s summit. He argues the investment can cost less than the budget surplus and warns of a widening missile gap if defense isn’t strengthened. He backs keeping bomber forces in the air and rejects charges of misleading the public.

Washington Sen Kennedy D-Mass Congress Eisenhower America Russia Symington D- iMo Administration

Squad Car Driver Battles Prisoner in Oelwein Crash

An Oelwein squad car collided with a stock truck driven by Chester Troupe at a downtown intersection Sunday at 2. Policeman Harold Harkins, en route to the station with a handcuffed prisoner, faced a beating as the restrained man kicked out the windshield. No injuries were reported.

Oelwein Harold Harkins Chesiter Troupe Noone Harkins

Employment ads list Cedar Rapids firms seeking cooks and staff

A Cedar Rapids classified snippet shows AGENTS FASHION FIGURES advertising for full and part time cooks at Leonardo's Pizzahouse with pay and schedule, plus a waitress on grill position. It also lists CH et Chew Diner seeking a housekeeper and babysitter needing live in, and Pine Inn hiring cooks and mattresses with in person applications.

Cedar Rapids Drive Gazette Charles Lensch Atkins Kirby Co Ath Ave Marr DM Mogern Leonardo's Pizzahouse Herbek Pine Inn Cedar Rapids Walede P.m Ave Ave. Bar & Grill Taft Cedar Rapids Drive-in

Man Held After Sedation Inside Jail

A young man was restrained inside a jail after a doctor administered a sedative. Police arrived as details indicate he had assaulted three family members prior to containment.

India to raise defense spending by 60 million dollars

India plans a defense budget increase to about 2,722,600,000 rupees for the next year, up from 2,437,000,000 rupees this year, as Finance Minister Desai cites border threats. He warned he may seek extra funds if needed.

New Delhi India Desai

Two Oelwein Women Hurt in Car Crash

Celwein reports two Oelwein women seriously injured Sunday night returning from Waterloo. Marilla Grummett, 67, lost control on a snowy patch on Highway 3, plunged down a 10 foot embankment, overturned, and was hospitalized with shock concussion broken ribs and possible skull fracture. Passenger Josephine Que, 52, sustained serious head and facial lacerations needing about 60 stitches and an arm injury.

Celwein Oelwein Waterloo Highway 3 Marilla Elizabeth Grummett

Ga zette want ads surge as more people use newspaper notices

More residents are turning to classified ads in the Gazette than in previous years, driven by demand for selling items and seeking services. The trend highlights broader reliance on print platforms for local commerce and community information.

Gazette

Red Cross Reports on Blood Donations

Red Cross says Cedar Rapids area benefited with 5,592 units of blood derivatives distributed for medical use last year. Derivatives include gamma globulin serum albumin and fibrinogen, provided from volunteer donors via 44 regional centers nationwide, totaling an estimated value of 25 736 dollars given at no charge to state residents.

American National Red ‘Cross Peter F. Bezanson Red Cross National Fund Cedar Rapids Red Cross United States

Red Cross Blood Centers in Each State

A notice outlines Red Cross blood centers operating across all states, detailing locations and service scope. The listing emphasizes nationwide access to blood donation and collection sites.

Red Cross

Mary Jane Cosgrove Dies at 81 in Walker Monti Vicinity

Mary Jane Cosgrove 81 widow of Patrick Cosgrove lifelong Walker Monti resident died Sunday at her daughter Mrs Jack Kayser home. Born Mary Jane Murphy April 10 1878 at Monti she married Cosgrove in 1896 he died in 1940. Survived by two sons Joseph and Walter of Cedar Rapids three daughters Mrs J Francis OBrien Independence Mrs Arthur Larson and Mrs J L DeWitt Cedar Rapids a brother and sister in Dakota. Rosary Monday and Tuesday at 8 at the Kayser home. Services Wednesday 930 at Sacred Heart Church with burial at Monti.

Walker Mary Jane Cosgrove Patrick Cosgrove Walker-Monti Jack Kayser Mary Jane Murphy Monti Cosgrove Joseph Walter Cedar Rapids J. Francis O'Brien Independence Arthur Larson J. L. DeWitt Dakota Sacred Heart Church Kayser

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