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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1964
Page
15
The report lists weekend temperatures across cities with precipitation, notes a forecast of partly cloudy and cooler conditions, and includes sunrise sunset times. It also records numerous birth announcements and funeral service notices across Iowa communities with names, ages, and venues.
Crowds cheered the Pope as he appeared in the chill night air and greeted supporters before entering a black sedan to the apostolic delegation. Military vehicles with Bedouin troopers led the procession as Christian pilgrims walked a torchlit route up to the church amid an electric cross lighting the night sky above Jerusalem.
In Rome AP report Patriarch Athenagoras of Constantinople said on Italian TV he thanks God for the chance to meet Pope Paul VI in Jerusalem. They will meet on the Mount of Olives, site of Christ's prayers before the Crucifixion, amid world reaction praising Christian unity.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette established in 1883 by The Gazette Co is a daily and Sunday paper published at 500 Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids Iowa. It lists subscription rates by carrier and mail including night and afternoon editions with monthly and yearly prices. Subscriptions are not accepted in towns without Gazette carrier service.
Margaret Martin 68 of Des Moines died in Anaheim California Thursday from a cerebral hemorrhage. She was born in Des Moines. Services are Monday at 9 at St. Anthony's Des Moines. Burial at Glendale cemetery Des Moines. Rosary Sunday 3 30 at Caldwell Brien funeral home. Survived by six children including daughter Mrs William C Fletcher of Cedar Rapids and son Raymond J Martin of Newton.
Martha McCauley a Cedar Rapids resident died in San Francisco where she had lived nine months Born in County Antrim Ireland Surviving brothers reside in New Zealand Memorial services at Turner's to be announced later Burial Cedar Memorial
William J Barnes funeral arrangements include Monday service at Janeba Kuba's by Rev Neal Gail, burial at Shiloh Ireland, and Mt Calvary with rosary at 7 30 p m Sunday by Msgr Roach. Frank J Flaherty to Immaculate Conception church Monday at 9, burial Mt Calvary. Parish Rosary tonight at 8 in Teahen chapel conducted by Msgr Roach.
A 40 by 60 foot barn on Bernard Schlichte's farm two miles east of Greeley burned Saturday around 2 p.m. due to unknown origin. Hundreds of bales of hay straw and corn stalks were lost. Neighbors saved 13 cows 9 calves and 75 hogs. Mrs. Schlichte spotted smoke after leaving the barn. Greeley and Earlville fire departments responded.
A Live AP timetable details Pope Pauls Holy Land movement from Jerusalem to Nazareth and Galilee then south toward Jerusalem and back to Jordan with meetings to diplomats and church leaders. Times listed reflect local hours eight hours ahead of Iowa.
The Department of Defense and the Selective Service System are ordered to provide physical and mental examinations to most youths turning 18 as soon as possible. Many eligible youths are not tested until age 22 or 23. The President said early exams do not imply earlier induction and tasked labor and welfare secretaries to create rehabilitation programs to fix detected defects, with voluntary participation per officials.
Three Cedar Rapids area men were injured in a one car accident one mile south of Norway Saturday night at 7 15. Gene Sykora 29 of 5515 Cedar drive NW and Robert Sonka 22 of Norway were admitted to Mercy hospital with neck shoulder and chest injuries and facial lacerations respectively both reported in good condition. Driver Robert D Wells 31 of 4950 Harriet avenue NW was treated for facial lacerations and fractures of two fingers and released authorities said the car struck an icy spot and overturned.
An Associated Press report notes Auburn people describe the handshake as friendly. Franklin, contacted at his dormitory, declined to comment saying he had nothing to say. He would not indicate if he would stay over the weekend as his luggage moved into the dorm and his attorney drove him to Montgomery.
Republican legislators from 11 counties in the Second District met in Manchester with state chairman Robert Ray to discuss reapportionment and a potential special session. Attendees included state officers, district committeemen, and several senators and representatives. Rep. Kenneth Parker was absent. The group planned to await federal court ruling on Iowa reapportionment before proposing a new plan and gearing up for the 1964 election.
Judge Parker praised mediation as a leveling force. Dr Jackson Burns, pastor of St Paul's, spoke on human rights and Time magazine's man of the year. He described white domination and the urgent Negro rights struggle, warning violence accompanies revolutions and urging white allies to join and be patient with white insensitivity.
Morley burglars broke into Morley Lumber and Grain Co owned by Don Nicholl Friday night taking small change. Entry gained through a rear window.
The Lima Citizen, in Lima, Ohio, began winding down publication after selling its operating assets to the Lima News. The price was not disclosed and co publisher James Howenstine disputed reports that it reached 2 million dollars. The piece notes tributes from NAACP leaders and regional officials, along with community remarks and music at the closing events.
Grady O Cummings III, chairman of the National Civil Rights party, said he would enter New Hampshire’s March 10 primary seeking the Democratic presidential nomination. The 34 year old editor and publisher from East Harlem plans to open campaign HQ Jan 11 and aims to enter primaries in other states.
Des Moines AP Iowa use tax receipts for last November totaled 727176, up 53002 from November 1962. Polk County led with 80894, followed by Scott 43332 Linn 42276 Black Hawk 34851 Woodbury 24425. Total November 1962 use taxes were 674174.
Harold Alonzo Franklin received the campus honor for two years while at Alabama State College, acted as choir narrator and dormitory court prosecutor, graduated in 1962 with honors and a bachelor’s in history and social science, and later became Auburn University’s first Black student.
Adenauer criticizes Khrushchev as an apostle of peace and warns the West must press Moscow for reciprocal gains amid Cold War tensions. He questions Russian honesty, predicts Soviet aims to dominate Western Europe, and urges vigilance in Berlin. A separate civil rights case outlines Franklin, a Talladega native, winning court orders to attend Auburn and gain housing after initial denial. The piece threads political commentary with a local legal decision and student story.
A memory list notes tributes to F Burl Myrta and Jimmy Andrews by Charles E and Mary Martin, Mrs Carrie Hagan by the Daughters of Union Veterans of Civil ee, and Mrs John Scolaro by Mr and Mrs H James Corwin, with a 1964 camp budget balance totaling 172.79.
Smith says she will act independently of other candidates and run a personal handshaking campaign due to having no organization and no money. She emphasizes her senatorial duties would not be affected by her candidacy.
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