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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1964

Page

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Rockefeller presses Goldwater in New Hampshire campaign

Nelson Rockefeller campaigned in Concord New Hampshire concentrating attacks on Barry Goldwater. He accused Goldwater of urging to abolish the income tax withdraw from the U N and cut foreign aid while pledging to leave nuclear weapon use to field commanders. Rockefeller defended his liberal stance on human issues but criticized Johnson's lack of congressional progress.

Goldwater New York U.N

Wallace moves to bar federal agents at Auburn campus

Governor George Wallace ordered state troopers to eject federal officers from Auburn University during Harold Franklin's registration as the school’s first Negro student. Troopers surrounded the campus while authorities said FBI agents and Justice Department attorneys would observe only, with orders to remove any attempting entry.

Auburn Ala George Wallace Auburn University Wallace Col Albert Lingo State Public Safety Lingo Justice Department Washington U.S. Justice Department FBI Alabama Harold Franklin Franklin

Pontiff Celebrates Mass at Church of the Holy Sepulcher

Pope Paul VI arrived in Jerusalem and said mass at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher amid a tumultuous, candlelit scene. Fire erupted in high cables during the service, briefly darkening the church as soldiers and onlookers watched the Papal procession proceed along the Via Dolorosa.

Jerusalem Paul VI Church of the Holy Sepulcher Christ Damascus Gate Holy City Via Dolorosa Calvary

Four-state search for three gunmen in Davenport grocer slaying

Davenport Iowa AP reports law officers extended hunting across Iowa Illinois Missouri and Wisconsin for three bandits who shot Harry Shannon Jr 45 co owner of the S and N Royal Blue market during a holdup. Witnesses questioned and a late model Cadillac getaway car eluded pursuit as officers scoured the store and nearby roads for clues.

Davenport Elmer Petersen Iowa Illinois Missouri Wisconsin Harry Shannon, Jr Petersen Shannon Marvin O. Knoll

Record Crosses at Berlin Wall as Visitation Peak Hits 200000

Berlin AP The wall crossings drew a record rush of over 200000 West Berliners by 230 pm Saturday as the East sector limits neared for relatives visits. Since the program began December 19, 1318 million permits and 157000 cars moved, with East Berlin suffering its worst traffic jam in 19 years as pedestrians and vehicles surged through the temporary holes.

Berlin Berlin Wall West Berlin U.S Britain France East Berlin

Eva Gabor Beaten Robbed at Miami Racquet Club

Actress Eva Gabor and husband Richard Brown were bound and gagged by two masked gunmen in their Miami Racquet Club apartment after midnight. Gabor, hospitalized in fair condition with a cerebral concussion, reported the ring was kept in a private safe at the building desk and demanded by the intruders who threatened to kill her husband if the ring was not produced.

Miami UPI Eva Gabor Miss Gabor Richard Brown Brown Russell Hammerschmidt

Goldwater says Rockefeller more Democrat than Republican

In Los Angeles Barry Goldwater called Nelson Rockefeller more Democrat than Republican while opposing face to face debates among GOP candidates. He noted Rockefeller favors Democratic platform policies and said he would debate Johnson on issues if he secures the nomination. Goldwater will continue his campaign to the Republican national convention.

Rockefeller Johnson Kennedy Congress Los Angeles Barry Goldwater Nelson Rockefeller Washington Phoenix Goldwater New Frontier Will Johnson President Johnson White House Denison Kitchel

Quiet Mummers Parade Under Court Bans on Blackface

Philadelphia observers report a restrained Mummers Parade with strict police presence and no demonstrators. Court injunctions limited blackface makeup amid civil rights protests. attendance appeared down despite sunshine and chilly 48 degree weather.

Eugene Alessandroni Common Pleas Court Thomas McBride

Train Crash Kills 61 in Belgrade Suburb Station

In Belgrade nine miles south of the city a crowded commuter train crashed into a stationary passenger train. Sixty one people died and more than 160 were injured. Officials reported no known foreign victims. The commuter train engineer cited a clear track with no signal warning.

Belgrade Here

Ice Falls on Man Suffs on 68 Year Old Worker

ERIE Pa AP Joe Madia 68 owner of a building was suffocated Friday when ice 500 pounds fell from a downspout as he tried to knock ice off the spout. He was under the ice about four hours before discovery. Coroner Merle Wood ruled death by suffocation. Madia and the building suffered multiple injuries in the incident.

Erie Joe Madia Madia Merle Wood Wood

Iowa lawmakers back early special session on reapportionment

A UPI poll shows most Iowa House members favor a special session soon to tackle reapportionment, with senators slightly less eager. They support basing the Senate on area and the House on population, opposing the Shaff plan, and want a stable base in each chamber after a federal court decision this month guides fair rules.

Legislators Debate Timing for Special Session and Reapportionment

Session ly favored basing the senate on population with few endorsing an area base for the house. Lawmakers favored starting the special session soon with dates from Jan 13 to March 15. One legislator opposed a special session now, urging reapportionment begin in the regular 1965 session and then a special session for the proposed constitutional amendment.

Remember-Driving a Car on New Year’s Eve

A humorous quip compares New Year’s Eve driving to Russian roulette noting unpredictable and risky driver behavior. A witty line underscores danger on celebratory nights.

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