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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1963
Page
2
Sylvia Porter surveys Kennedy budget outlook as deficits rise and debt soars. The plan shields defense and space while interest on the national debt climbs, prompting questions on tax cuts to restore balance and growth.
The Saturday Evening Post cites Civil Aeronautics Board officials who link a craftsman's tiny tweezers to a probable cause in the American Airlines jet crash into Jamaica Bay killing 95. Delays arose from FAA tests, rival bolt theory, and wreckage searches for a missing bolt.
The December report records total collections of 15683.05 versus 18738.36 in November. City fines total 10647.07, state fines 813.60, civil collections 1498.48, with a series of approvals and overrules including Trachta property assessment, street sewer projects, staff resignation, bond adjustment, denied avenues, yield signs on Eighteenth street, and amended police department rules.
Automotive News reports weekly production by manufacturers and the year to date totals for 1962, comparing them with the previous year. The figures cover Detroit area producers and are released Monday with breakdowns by company and model line.
Detectives investigate a $105000 theft at Tropical Park where two men in green uniforms robbed a cashier and guard during the nine race program. They escaped with $80000 cash and $25000 in checks, leaving a bag of silver. the incident followed a prior 1959 robbery. The money was being moved from the Turf club to the counting room when the holdup occurred.
Washington AP reports AFL-CIO President George Meany will push for a 35 hour week despite President Kennedy urging against it. Meany argues continued unemployment requires job creation and says if a 40 hour week yields full employment there will be no happier Americans.
On recommendation of traffic engineering, residents seek removal of two hour parking in the 800 block of D street. The proposal aims to improve traffic flow and curbside access near local businesses and schools. The notice directs public comment and outlines next steps for city review.
SID CAESAR SPECIAL on KCRG TV 9 airs Tuesday at 9 30 PM. The program promises classic acts and party atmosphere with comedian Sid Caesar delivering its distinctive humor.
General Hershey, head of the selective service, urged limiting inductions to those units actually needed. He criticized leaders pressing for larger drafts that would waste draftees after basic training. He noted youths must serve while global hotspots exist in Berlin and Cuba.
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