Local Briefs Report Thefts And Injuries Across City
City notices thefts from homes and a school site plus a serious ankle fracture. Rose Newell reports $70 to $100 missing from her Lincoln Way Mobile Home Court trailer desk. Madeline Wood says $125 lost from an envelope atop a TV. Martinson Grading drag theft valued at $150 from LaSalle high school grounds. Roy Hart David St John injured after slipping on ice at Arthur school rink. surgery performed at St Luke's hospital.
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Rose Newell
Lincoln Way
Sixteenth Avenue SW
Martinson Grading and Sodding Co
LaSalle High School
Roy Hart
David St. John
Marlin
St. John
Twenty-ninth Street Drive
Arthur School
St. Luke’s Hospital
Weather and Traffic Justice Notes From City Desk
Frigid Friday with light precipitation and mild temperatures. barometer falling and noon humidity noted at the Municipal airport. Police report a string of traffic offenses including fines for speeding leaving the scene of an accident and disobeying signals. several suspended or fined sentences and bonds posted.
Arabs vow to oppose Israeli water plan at Cairo summit
In Cairo 13 Arab state leaders pledged to oppose Israel's Jordan water plan as a threat to world peace. They called for Arab solidarity against Zionist imperialism and agreed to end infighting to consolidate their self defense campaign.
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Cairo
Israel
Jordan Water Plan
Kemper Boosts Non-Smoker Lung Cancer Coverage
In Chicago Kemper Insurance plans to double the maximum coverage for non-smokers treated for lung cancer. Medical director Dr Gilmore Long said the increase applies automatically at no extra cost to policyholders who prove they have not smoked for at least two years before diagnosis.
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Chicago
Kemper Insurance Companies
Gilmore Long
Kemper Medical
Taipei Sees Quake As Buildings Shudder
A Formosan quake struck Taipei on Saturday causing shaking buildings but no reports of severe damage. Authorities monitored aftershocks and urged residents to stay away from damaged structures.
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Taipei
Formosa
Obituary notices list local deaths and memorial services
North English Mrs Russell McArtor 37 Brooklyn Harry Tinker 77 Frank G Klumph 89 Hazel Bearbower 71 Catherine O Leary 91 Mary Becker 65 Carol Chevalier in Arlington Arthur Nichols 77 Ora McQuitty 72 Charles Hilton in Atkins and other names with scheduled services at churches including Methodist Church Sacred Heart Church Church of Christ and Christian church across multiple towns.
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Independence
Frank G. J.klumph
White’s. Brandon
Hazel Bearbower
Christian Church
White’s
Keota
J. W. Helscher
Methodist Church
Powell’s. Oelwein
Mary Becker
Brant’s. Oelwein
Catherine O’leary
Sacred Heart Church
Brant’s. Arlington
Carol Chevalier
Church of Christ
Gleim’s
Belle Plaine
Arthur R. “Choppy” Nichols
Peffers’. Atkins
Charles Hilton
Peffer’s
Walker — Ora McQuitty
Murdoch
Center Point
Wrestling meeting details prompt concern over injuries
A parent meeting discusses wrestling injuries including a boy with a fractured skull and another with a leg injury. Coach Wilson defends safety steps and rules, while parents and district officials plan follow up with administrators. Cub Scouts awards announced at Pack 39 with several graduates moving to Boy Scout troops.
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Kenwood School
Jim Bender
Ricky Zern
Wayne Kraus
Walter Hopker
Keenan Kelly
Floyd Williams
Mike Zern
Kevin Kelly
Ken Heth
Doug Morton
Allen Wimner
Philip Bucksbaum
Bob Scott
Urge Letters for Action on Rights
The National Council of Churches urged church members to write to Congress demanding meaningful civil rights legislation this spring. The council adopted a resolution declaring delay can only compromise rights and urged action this season.
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New York
National Council of Churches
Council
Emergency Commission of Religion and Race
Magnificent Tropic Lanes Announces Open Lanes
Open lanes at Magnificent Tropic Lanes from 9 30 p m tonight until 4 30 p m Sunday reservations accepted call EM 3 9653.
Islander Paradise Polynesian Food and Drinks at Tropic Lanes
A Tropic Lanes feature highlights Polynesian style dining with islander themed foods beverages and cocktails promised by the Tropic Lanes Ad offering a tropical escape with flavors and drinks.
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Tropic Lanes
Panamanian Demonstration Echoes Across Canal Zone
The late demonstration at the Panama Canal area proved comparatively peaceful after fears of riots. Troops stood on alert but violence did not occur as the crowd shouted at the United States and carried placards insulting former President Truman, labeling him a mule.
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Canal Zone
U.S
Truman
Harry Truman
Iowa Supreme Court affirms Linn district rulings
The Iowa Supreme Court has affirmed two Linn County district court decisions. One regards ownership of 40 shares of First National Bank stock, ruling Harold Stowell owed nothing beyond the original ten shares. The other awards Milan Freese Inc. $533.30 from the town of Albion for water works improvements. Judge Penningroth scheduled a Jan. 24 hearing for Patri tied to a theft charge from J and D Equipment in Marion.
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Linn District Court
Iowa Supreme Court
High Court
First National Bank of
Marion
Charles Penningroth
D. H. Smith
Jane Biddick
Matt H. Biddick
Phil Morris
Evansdale
Harold Stowell
Stowell
Penningroth
Supreme Court
Alburnett
Milan W. Freese
Milan Freese, Inc
Freese
Route One
Goldwater Slams Johnson Policy as Gimmick at NC Breakfast
Barry Goldwater accused President Johnson’s poverty plan of dividing Americans and echoed FDR’s approach. He charged Democrats with weaponizing class divisions while urging work programs and free enterprise. He spoke at a $100 plate breakfast in Fayetteville, noting cigarettes’ health link and joking about his tongue slips.
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Fayetteville
N. C
Barry Goldwater
Johnson
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Democratic Party
Goldwater
Goldwater Stamping
North I Carolina
Congress
DeWees Sues for 15700 Damages in Grinnell Crash
T H DeWees of Cedar Rapids filed a Linn district court suit seeking 15700 for injuries from a Jan 22 1962 car truck collision at the Hwy 6 146 intersection in Grinnell. He alleges the semi owned by Chemical Seaman Tank Lines Inc of Downington PA rear ended his stopped car driven by Delmar Adkins.
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Linn District Court
T. H. DeWees
Cedar Rapids
Grinnell
Chemical Seaman Tank Lines, Inc
Downington
Delmar R. Adkins
DeWees
Tank
Delmar Adkins
Wilkinson declines to reveal party plan in coaching case
Wilkinson refused to say if he would switch parties as regents appointed by Democratic governors reviewed coaching candidates. He noted one member of the board was reappointed by Republican Henry Bellman and said regents would not consider the most deserving candidate, despite discussions with the athletic council.
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Kennedy
Wilson
Washington
Robert Fitzsimmons
Emil Klumpar
Cedar Rapids
Wash
Orville Rust
Henry Bellman
Athletic Council
Gomer Jones
Wilkinson
Deaths Edna May Barkley 84
Edna May Barkley 84 of 338 Fourteenth Street SE died early Saturday after a short illness. Born March 10, 1879 in Blairstown she married Orville K. Barkley on March 10, 1904. She worked as a practical nurse at Oakdale for 14 years before 1958. Survivors include son Orville K. Barkley of Marion daughter Mrs Albert Huster of Kingsley four grandchildren 11 great grandchildren a sister Miss Nellie M. Hartung and a brother Ray Hartung both of Mt Vernon. Memorial services 9 a.m. Monday at Hesser Memorial chapel by Rev John Hardy. Burial Grand Meadow at Pierson. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Sunday. The body will be taken to Kingsley for further services and burial.
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Edna May Barkley
Fourteenth Street SE
Blairstown
Orville K. Barkley
Barkley
Oakdale
Orville K
Marion
Albert Hunter
Kingsley
Nellie M. Hartung
Ray Hartung
Mt. Vernon
Cedar Rapids Man Sylvester Koutnik Dies at 59
Sylvester M. Koutnik 59 of 3223 Mound Ave SE Cedar Rapids died Friday after a long illness. Born February 4 1904 he was a sheetmetal worker at National Oats Co for 40 years. Survived by wife Winnefred Edgar and daughter Sandra. Memorial services Monday at 9 am Kuba funeral home and 9 30 at All Saints Church. Rosary Sunday 7 30 pm at funeral home. Burial at St Johns Cemetery.
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Sylvester M. Koutnik
Mound Avenue SE
Cedar Rapids
Mrs. Hickman Dies After Brief Illness in Cedar Rapids
Mrs. Fred J. A. Hickman 62 of 1816 Eleventh Street NW Cedar Rapids died Friday after a brief illness born October 8 1901 married June 19 1924 in Cedar Rapids. Surviving husband two sons Donald R. Hickman Akron Ohio Robert P. Hickman Los Alamitos California a daughter Betty Mito Monterey Park California five grandchildren mother Fannie Fegley Cedar Rapids one brother John Fegley Lexington Kentucky two sisters Maude Hackbarth Phoenix Arizona Helen Chapman Monterey California Memorial service 3 p.m. Monday at St. James Methodist Turner Chapel burial Cedar Memorial Friends may call until 2 p.m. Monday casket not opened after service.
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Fred J. A. Hickman
Eleventh Street
Cedar Rapids
Donald R
Akron
Ohio
Robert P. Hickman
Los Alamitos
Calif
Betty Mito
Monterey Park
Fannie Fegley
John Fegley
Lexington
Maude Hackbarth
Phoenix
Ariz
Helen Chapman
Monterey
Hickman
St. James Methodist Church
Cedar Rapids Man Accused of False Accident Report
A 24 year old Cedar Rapids man, David V. Hoagland, reported damage from a hit run in the 500 block of Fifth Street SE. Police say the damage happened while he was driving in the 900 block of First Avenue and that he failed to report striking a light pole. He was charged with resisting an officer in the performance of duties and released on pledge to appear in municipal court.
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Cedar Rapids
Wayne Marchal
David V. Hoagland
Oklahoma Avenue
Fifth Street
Hoagland
First Avenue
Marchal
Smathers
Peek
Baker
Orange County
Cape Kennedy
Maitland
Orlando
Cape
Herald
Ben Smathers
Mobile Home Case Dismissed
A criminal case against Cecilia Kelp for obtaining money by false pretenses was dismissed on the judge’s recommendation after witnesses became unavailable and the matter was converted to a civil dispute. The 1962 charge involved $5,364.72 related to a mobile home deal.
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Cecilia Kelp
William Eads
Purse Snatching Near Mays City Bowling Lanes
Cedar Rapids police seek a youth who grabbed a purse from a woman walking by an alley outside Mays City bowling lanes at highways 30 and 149. Senna Deaver of 915 Avenue NW reported the theft at 7 15 p.m. The suspect is about five eight and 160 pounds, wearing a brown bill cap a brown coat and dress trousers. The purse held about $30 and several credit cards.
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Cedar Rapids
Mays City
Senna Deaver
A Avenue NW
Plow Runs Dry While Plowing Service Station Driveway
Tom Ferguson in Laramie Wyoming reports his snowplow stalled due to a fuel shortage while clearing the driveway of a service station. No injuries are noted and the vehicle was refueled to resume work.
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Laramie
Wyo
Tom Ferguson
Drunk Driver, 45, Fined $500 in Second Offense
William R. Edgerly, 45, of rural Mt. Vernon, was fined $500 and costs by Judge William Eads after pleading guilty to second offense drunk driving. He was arrested November 15 on Highway 30 three quarters of a mile east of Mt. Vernon.
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William R. Edgerly
Mt. Vernon
William Eads
Edgerly
Mrs. McArtor Dies At North English
Mrs. Russell McArtor, 37, died Friday afternoon at North English. County medical examiner says death may be from sleeping tablets overdose after burns by ram, autopsy planned in Cedar Rapids Friday night.
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Russell McArtor
Burns Byram
Byram
Cedar Rapids
Marion Man Admits Larceny of Equipment
Robert A. Patri, 20, of 943 Twelfth Street, Marion, pled guilty before Judge to larceny of equipment. Charles Penningroth, from San Diego, scheduled for sentencing Sunday after a 3:30 PM appearance on Channel 9.
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Robert A. Patri
Twelfth Street
Marion
Charles Penningroth
San Diego
Channel 9
Hughes Weighs Re election at Anniversary Inaugural
DES MOINES AP Gov Harold Hughes expected to announce at Saturday night inaugural dinner that he will seek reelection. The Democratic governor, a former truck driver from Ida Grove, was inaugurated January 17 1963 after defeating Republican Norman Erbe and has since faced many political hurdles.
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Des Moines
Harold Hughes
Ida Grove
Hughes
Norman Erbe
Senators Air Secret Testimony On $200000 Johnson Policy
Senate rules panel plans to release secret testimony from closed hearings on a $200000 life insurance policy linked to President Johnson’s era. Don Reynolds, the policy's Washington agent, provides key testimony while Sen Smathers and Baker face questions over conflicts of interest and possible connections to a Florida land venture.
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Senators
Johnson
Washington
Robert Baker
Senate
Don Reynolds
Washington and
Silver Spring
Jordan
D-N.c
Senate Rules Committee
Reynolds
Baker
Senate Democrats
Sen
Smathers
D-Fla
Florida
Scott Peek
Peek
Senate Missile Inquiry Set Up
Sen Goldwater challenged ICBM reliability on the campaign trail. Defense Secretary McNamara said no concern. Sen Stennis directed staff to update and review data on long-range missile reliability and dependability.
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Washington
Sen. Goldwater
R-Ariz
U. S
Defense McNamara
Goldwater
Senate
Armed Services Committee
Sen. Stennis
D-Miss
Wage Ceiling Set for New York City School Custodians
An $8 550 to $15 750 yearly cap for NYC school custodians was agreed by the custodians union and the Board of Education. The pact covers 835 of 873 workers. A recent probe showed one custodian earned $53 000 last year and others up to $40 000 due to contractor controlled funds for extra help.
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New York
New York City
Segni Ends Five Day U S Visit Returns to Rome
President Segni of Italy left New York for Rome on Saturday ending a five day visit to the United States.
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New York
Segni
Italy
Rome
VU. S
Bright Right Workers Wanted Ad Sparks Local Hiring Drive
A vivid employment notice seeks bright right workers for immediate positions in the city. The ad calls for skilled applicants across several trades, promising steady hours, competitive pay, and opportunities for advancement at a growing firm.
Breakin at Skylight Cafe Reported Same as January Burglary
A burglar struck the Skylight Cafe at 1200 Fifth Street SE Friday night stealing an undetermined amount from a juke box and about $2 from the cash register. Detectives say the method and theft mirror a similar morning January 6 burglary. Richard Tyler discovered the break in. Belvin Clark reported it to police.
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Skylight
Fifth Street SE
Richard Tyler
Belvin Clark
Youth 17 Fined For Excessive Noise
David C. Swenka, 17, of 2124 Mallory Street SW, was fined 50 dollars and costs by Judge Howard McLaughlin in municipal court Saturday on a charge of excessive noise. Authorities said this was the second such charge against Swenka in recent weeks.
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William E. Marsh
First Avenue
John L. Candler
Fifth Street
Patricia J. Zach
Twenty-fourth Avenue
Donald W. Stadtmiller
Fortieth Street
Kenneth J. Schissel
Hiawatha
Keith D. Elwick
Vinton
Charles R. Goyer
Eighteenth Street
Elmer O. Samuelson
Fifth Avenue
Merle C. Gericke
Quasqueton
Lester Raim
Route One
Fairfax
David Swenka
Mallory Street
Ernest H. Griffin
George L. van Treese
Fifth Avenue SE
Robert Jacobi
David C. Swenka
Howard McLaughlin
Swenka
Loren Hullinger Jr Re-elected by Iowa Judges
Des Moines AP reports Judge Loren Hullinger of Cedar Rapids was re elected president of the Iowa Conference of Municipal Court Judges. The group also re elected Judge Luther Glanton of Des Moines as secretary treasurer.
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Des Moines
Loren Hullinger
Cedar Rapids
Iowa Conference of Municipal Court
Luther Glanton
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