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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1963
Page
3
A crowded front page blends a five day weather outlook with daily temps and precipitation estimates for major cities, then lists local notices of births, obituaries, wind and barometer readings, traffic fines, and funeral services across Iowa towns including Cedar Rapids, Marion, and Grinnell. The report notes unusually mild start, colder mid period, and light snow chances with a few exact figures for highs, lows, and rainfall.
In a dormitory news conference Meredith frames the Mississippi racial conflict as a bitter war for equality. He criticizes violence by both sides and urges standards to prevent further disaster as federal troops restore order after campus rioting and deaths.
Two Muscatine cousins Thomas V. Hughes 25 and Carl L. Hughes 22 died in a one car crash near Muscatine early Sunday. Thomas Hughes was killed instantly when the car hit a bridge abutment at about 3 a.m. Carl Hughes died about four hours later at a hospital. Both were students at Muscatine Community College.
Milton man Ford M. Greenhow, 53, arrested after attempting to pass a bogus $18.40 check at Farm Market store one. He admitted forging the check at police headquarters and is held in the city jail awaiting arraignment.
Tiny want ads yield results as small notices and briefs engage readers. The column highlights how concise listings drive attention, connect buyers and sellers, and move goods and services with efficient wording.
DES MOINES AP State officials clash over moving a department of public instruction computer to the state comptroller's office. Comptroller Marvin Selden says the move centralizes Iowa's system and saves about 15000 annually. Johnston protests claiming disruption and seeks written assurances and a joint study with Melvin Synhorst. The transfer proceeds despite calls for delay.
The court let stand several lower court decisions including an N Y federal tax lien case from Buffalo with Justice Douglas dissenting. It also declined to review a New Orleans circuit ruling affirming Kennedy access to Forrest county voters records, a Florida ruling criminalizing union business as licensed agents, and an Oklahoma Supreme Court decision on reapportionment of the state legislature.
In Cedar Rapids federal court Monday Esther Kisling sues Grayson Robinson stores for 162000 claiming false shoplifting accusations. Judge Edward J. Mee announces deadlines for motions to quash service and to dismiss, with dates Jan 14 and Jan 21 for filings and responses.
Grant Ramsay Perrin of 442 Ninth avenue Marion died in a Cedar Rapids hospital after a long illness. Born December 7, 1897 in Charles City he married Elinor Wisely in Cedar Rapids on November 17, 1940. He taught music across Mississippi New York and Wisconsin before retiring in 1958 and was a Cedar Rapids Gazette music critic. Surviving include his wife three daughters two sons two grandchildren and a sister. He held degrees from Coe College and the University of Iowa. Services will be at Turner chapel at 3 Wednesday with burial at Linwood. friends may call the chapel.
Mert M Bean Cedar Rapids resident and longtime Wilson and Co employee died of a heart attack at his Waterloo home Sunday. Survived by wife, son Howard of Cedar Rapids, daughters Betty Thompson Cedar Rapids Ida Stoneking Mt. Vernon Donna Hupton Silvis Ill, stepson and stepdaughter Waterloo, brother Lloyd Bean Cedar Rapids, sister Bettina Lorenzen Salinas CA, 20 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren. Services Chapel of Memories Waterloo Tuesday 1 30 pm Burial Chapel of Memories.
Charles J Gelski a Cedar Rapids native who moved to Moline Illinois sixteen years ago died there Sunday. Born September 11 1903 in Washington Iowa he married Celia Christie on October 21 1933 in Cedar Rapids. Survived by son Robert of Moline mother Essie Gelski Cedar Rapids four sisters Esther Belcove Mrs Ernest Soukup Mrs Marion Grow of Chicago and Mrs Marcel Ferrand of Ohio three brothers Frank James and Henry Gelski all of Cedar Rapids and two grandchildren. He attended the Catholic church. Funeral 1:30 Wednesday by Rev Edmund J Becker burial Czech National. Friends may call after 6 p m Tuesday.
Hazel Gertrude Burgess 18 year Cedar Rapids resident dies after a sudden illness Sunday. Born February 21 1903 in Council Bluffs she is survived by daughter Mrs. John L Turner son Edward L Burgess three sisters Mabel Saunders Bertha Crook Mamie Christensen a brother Raymond Christensen and one grandson Services at St Pauls church little chapel at 10 30 Wednesday conducted by Dr Jackson Burns friends may call at Turner chapel until 9 p.m. Tuesday The casket will not be opened after the service Contributions to St Pauls educational building fund suggested.
Florence Cornwall 69 of 2324 D avenue NE widow of Ray Cornwall Cedar Rapids resident for 16 years died Sunday following an illness at St. Luke's Hospital. Survived by a daughter son and sister. Services at a later date with burial in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Mrs. Cornwall, born May 23 1893 in Toledo, died after a sudden illness. Survived by son John R. Cornwall and two grandchildren. She was a member of St Mark's Lutheran Church Rachel circle and St Luke's hospital auxiliary. Services at Beatty Bearle funeral home Tuesday at 3 30 pm with Pastor T A Youngquist. Burial in Toledo chapel after 7 pm Monday.
California Governor Edmund Brown in his inaugural called for a 42 point program to reform taxes without new levies, eliminate income taxes for modest families, and present a balanced budget over 3 billion. He urged a state tax commission, school finance overhaul, penal code revision, election law purity, expanded mental health aid, and a moratorium on the death penalty.
Mrs. Harvey King, 38, of 1926 Coldstream Avenue NE, inhaled smoke as a basement fire confined to a davenport and clothing. She received oxygen on scene and was taken to St Luke's Hospital in fair condition. two men nearby helped evacuate her. Fire damage limited to basement with smoke damage to the house.
DES MOINES Iowa Sunstrum of Oskaloosa was elected president of the Iowa Retail Clothiers Assn at its annual meeting Sun. Lloyd Berger of Iowa City was named second vice president. Executive committee members include Fred A Young Mr Vernon. board of directors includes H E Anderson Postville Myron Baum Oelwein and William H Stuhler Monticello.
William Porter of Council Bluffs was fined 319.50 in district court for having a truck lead 6 000 pounds over the legal limit. Porter was arrested last September in Iowa City.
Cedar Rapids saw 1 400 new families move in during 1962, second only to 1959’s 1 426. The year marked nearly a 50 percent rise from 1961’s 941, with monthly totals led by August at 175 and October at 168 the largest October total on record.
Independence report notes no conclusions reached after a Monday discussion with the Amish private school committee. J.J. Jorgensen said no concessions were made and a possible understanding remains, with one more talk planned. Charges would be filed by him and prosecuted by County Attorney William O Connell. The dispute centers on Amish children not attending properly accredited schools with qualified teachers.
New Delhi reports that the first shipload of American arms arrived in Bombay last Friday. Government spokesman M L Bhardwaj says a local official had banned news of the arrival, and secrecy caused confusion before officials ordered release.
In Bydgoszcz North Central Poland a fast train struck a crowded bus killing nine and injuring 33 passengers according to the militiamen. Officials blamed the disaster on the railroad crossing guard failing to close the gates.
The Linn county draft board announced the induction of three men with two volunteers. James L. Satchett of Center Point and Robert C. Kaplan of 1405 C avenue NE are ordered to report to Fort Des Moines January 14, with Ronald A. Galloway of Walcott listed as delinquent. Five others are scheduled for physicals January 21.
A study committee of the Linn County Bar Association recommends hiring David Keyser of Milwaukee to prepare a new loose leaf city code for Bettendorf style adaptation. The project costs about 7500 dollars with 7.50 per copy, estimated nine months to complete, and binders will allow easy updates. The council will negotiate terms while Mayor Bob Johnson keeps the committee active until publication.
President Kennedy ordered agency heads to offer high federal salaries for hard to fill jobs. He directed procedures for periodic pay raises for high performers and an annual review of gaps between federal pay scales and private salaries.
Californians John Holdorf and Don Beasley say rocks falling on a Big Bear Lake cabin for 414 months stopped after they moved in on November 1. The W. M. Lowe family left the day before, and authorities had explored natural explanations before concluding mischievous youths caused the bombardment.
Hollywood AP reports Frank Tuttle 70 a noted director who gave Alan Ladd his first starring role and directed major films died Sunday in Hollywood.
A small amount of cash and merchandise were stolen in three break ins Sunday night at Con-O-Mart Hawkins variety store and Columbus Bowl in Columbus Junction.
The parents of 20 month old Margaret McKeown in Glasgow say she appears to be in pain after the December eye removal in New York. They fear a problem may have occurred and request further advice from New York specialists supported by donor Mrs Joseph Gales Ramsey III.
President Kennedy has indicated to congressional leaders he would like to deliver his annual State of the Union message next Monday. Senate Democratic Leader Mike Mansfield said he discussed the date with the President in Palm Beach and noted the timing remains tentative.
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