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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1963
Page
3
Temperatures range from single digits to the 40s across cities. Snow is forecast for Tuesday night and Wednesday with cold winds from the northeast to the southwest. Highs near zero to five below in the northeast and near ten above in the southwest.
Chamber of Commerce directors meet Friday at noon in the Roosevelt hotel to consider by laws for a new entity called the Business Customer bureau. It would perform functions similar to a Better Business Bureau and the 1963 budget and bureau and committee chairmen are also on the agenda.
A speaker cites that only 12,000 of 300,000 U.S. manufacturers export now and export expansion is a top priority before the Common Market impact. He notes likely affected products include farm goods and textiles while machinery and appliances may be less affected, with 1975 as a key milestone for change and new product development.
In Boston a 66 year old president of the Massachusetts Federation of Music Lovers fought off an intruder who attempted to strangle her with a bathrobe cord. She kicked free after the assailant bound her neck and held her while her husband slept nearby.
The Muny Court weighs tax treatment of reporter costs in Class B cases and outlines daily pay limits, with a $25 cap. The county covers half costs, and plans for reimbursing advanced and taxed costs are noted. City officials consider accounting methods as reporters explain overtime, sick leave, and vacation pay gaps.
Iowa Supreme Court refused Ernest B. LeClerc’s appeal over a Linn County ruling stemming from injuries he claims occurred when an electric wire he held was struck by a car driven by Helen Hennessey near LeClerc’s Coggon farm after a June 1958 storm. A 1960 district court jury denied damages to LeClerc and to Hennessey’s counterclaim for $1.
Mrs. Reuben Gonzales, watching from her window Monday noon, saw smoke reflect off snow and found her house ablaze. The fire gutted an upstairs bedroom and caused heavy smoke and water damage throughout the dwelling.
Eldon D Surface 66 of Cedar Rapids died after a brief illness. Born Oct 12 1895 in Swanton Nebraska he married Iva Shaffer in 1919. He worked for Northwestern Bell until 1946 then ran F Avenue Sun dry store and later Dam Farm Service and Sales. He is survived by his wife two daughters a son three brothers two sisters and six grandchildren. Services 1 30 Thursday at Westminster Presbyterian Church with Rev John P Woods. Friends may call at Hesser Memorial chapel after 2 Wednesday until 9 30 am Thursday.
Marjorie F Bucknell widow of Richard Bucknell died early Tuesday after a brief illness. Born May 16, 1892 in Decorah she married Richard Bucknell in 1915 and lived in Cedar Rapids 35 years. Survived by son Bruce and daughter Mrs Irvin Rowden both of Cedar Rapids, sister Mrs E L Plummer Panora, brother J W Schultz North Hollywood Calif and five grandchildren. Member Cedar Chapter CES College club Republican Women St Pauls Methodist church Sunshine Circle Kings Daughters. Services Hesser Memorial chapel.
Mrs Harry A Behrens of 807 B avenue NE learns of the death of her brother Neil J Stock of San Diego aged 40. A former Manchester resident, he served in the navy 20 years and is survived by his wife and two children in San Diego, his mother Blanche Stout of Springville, three sisters and four brothers. Services are set for Friday at 9 45 in San Diego.
William S. Giles Turner chapel service at 10 30 by Jerry Drahovzal with Cedar Memorial burial. Hans H Turner chapel service at 1 30 by Rev Edward Beall with Johnson burial. Ralph Sr Turner chapel service at 3 by Rev Barton G Murray with Linwood burial. Otto Adolph W Sramek Beatty Bearle funeral home service at 2 by Rev Donald Jarrert with Cedar Memorial burial. Military services by Hanford Post American Legion.
Local forecast segment outlines 10 PM weekday weather on KCRG-TV 9 with Detroit to the Midwest details. Warm patterns shift into cooler nights as air masses move east. Forecasts include temperatures, precipitation chances, and travel impact notes for viewers.
The Swab Motor Co. at 3237 First Avenue SE was bought Tuesday by the Iowa Growth Investment Co in partnership with Morris Plan Leasing Co. Peter F. Bezanson becomes president of Swab Motors Inc. Oliver Swab, Cedar Rapids auto dealer, plans a vacation before remaining with the firm. J. E. Hinton named general manager. no personnel changes expected.
Ulbricht addressed the party congress praising Khrushchev for averting nuclear war over Cuba and maintaining socialism in Cuba. He urged China and India to settle their border dispute, criticized China for acting without consulting allies, and defended Khrushchev against dogmatic critics. Wu Hsiu Chuan sat with Khrushchev as delegates applauded.
The Linn county board of supervisors met Tuesday and approved bonds for three officials and transfers totaling 41 000 between county departments. Fayette Township JP Allen F Mease reported 10 in unreported 1962 fines while Jackson Township JP John E Waggoner said no fines were collected for the quarter ending December 31. Bonds approved include Gerdl L Goodlove 10 000 a year as treasurer of the Linn County Agricultural Extension District 209 Richard Jay Sanders 500 two years as Fayette township constable and T LeRoy Scott 500 continuation as Marion township clerk. Transfers moved 24 000 from the poor fund to the Aid to Dependent Children fund and 17 000 from the road clearing fund to the needs eradication fund.
Three men pled guilty before Judge Charles Penningroth to drunk driving and each was fined 300. James J. Conway, 34, of 1115 Nineteenth Avenue SW, arrested Sunday at Wilson Avenue and Bowling Street SW. John R. Hogan, 21, of 208 Fifth, arrested Sunday night at Sixth Street and Twelfth Avenue SW. Rayford Moyer, 26, of Anamosa, arrested Saturday on Marion Boulevard in Marion.
Jean Brown of 1514 B Avenue NW sues Keith Cameron of Central City for 20000 alleging Cameron's car rear ended a vehicle in which Brown was a passenger at First Avenue and Twenty Fourth Street Drive SE. Contacted injuries include a severe laceration near the right eye. A jury trial is requested. Breakin-Louie Chiverton reported a cabin break in on the Wapsipinicon between Central City and Waubeek with nothing apparently stolen.
Bohemian Savings and Loan Association of Cedar Rapids sues Mr and Mrs Roland Gustafson for 8534.30 on a promissory note and forecloses mortgages.
John Hynes appeals a speeding conviction upheld by Judge Miles Adams on December 19 with the case moving to district court. The city of Marion initiates the appeal following the trial.
The Linn county conservation board and landowner Richard Nazette spar over 124 acres north of Pinicon Ridge Park near Central City. Nazette says Eva Mae Page sold him the land in 1962 with a no-sale-to-conservation-board understanding. board officials indicate they sought to condemn if needed. A supervisors meeting yielded no action, with plans to continue talks.
Washington AP United States Congress signals support for Kennedy tax cut plan of 13.5 billion over three years with 11 billion to individuals and 2.5 billion to business. A Jan 24 special message on taxes is planned. Senate Finance Chairman Byrd warns spending cuts needed to avoid deficits while Mills says taxes will be first House agenda item.
Moscow reports the firing squad execution of three Georgian officials for stealing and selling goods valued at 300000 dollars according to the Zarya Vostoka newspaper.
In Saigon a man threw a hand grenade into a spectator crowd, killing six and injuring 56. The incident occurred during a Friday circus performance, and authorities have not identified the attacker.
Johnson County Attorney Neuzil announces sworn testimony from Glen Evans that Schneider bought a .45 caliber pistol in late September, flagging the gun as key proof in the North Liberty Shannon's Club armed robbery. Schneider also faces a murder charge related to an Iowa City tavern owner's death. trial set for February term.
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