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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1963

Page

3

Winter temperatures and precipitation outlook for Iowa

The report lists high and low temperatures for cities including Bismarck, Minneapolis, Chicago, New Orleans, Denver, New York, Duluth, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Miami and Seattle. It forecasts cloudy conditions with occasional snow across the state Friday night through Saturday, 2 to 4 inches expected, with blowing and drifting snow possible. It notes frigid lows Friday night and a gradual cold-to-moderate warming later in the week, and provides five day temperature forecasts, precipitation totals, barometer readings, sun and moon data, and births recorded at St. Luke's. It also includes Friday legislative actions in Iowa, plus traffic and court fines and upcoming funeral notices.

Bismarck Mineapolis Hicago Orleans Denver New York Duluth Veligmane L. Angeles Phoenix Miami Seattle

Cuba inquiry ends as Morse backs President on policy

Morse states the Latin American affairs subcommittee has exhausted its Cuba inquiry. He asserts the American people can have confidence in the President's handling of American foreign policy in Latin America and elsewhere and warns that any future offensive Cuban buildup would trigger necessary U.S. action.

Morse Cuba U.S Latin America

Cedar Rapids Fire Incidents Summary

Cedar Rapids residents Lawrence Sturges Carol J Wilson James A Emerson Cheryl C Harris Ray A Comried and Karen K Kahler reported multiple incidents. A chimney fire at 400 Thirty first street SE Thursday night. Grease fire at 431 Thirty first street SE on Thursday evening. Trash burners improperly placed at 824 N street SW Thursday evening. Overheated blower motor at 1922 B avenue NE Friday early. Smoke odor at 202 Fifth avenue SE Friday evening.

Lawrence Sturges Carol J. Wilson James A. Emerson Cheryl C. Harris Ray A. Comried Karen K. Kahler Cedar Rapids Thirty-first Street N Street B Avenue NE Fifth Avenue

Cedar Rapids Man Gets Seven Weekend Jail Term

Emery E. Meyers, 27, of Vernon View Addition pled guilty to speeding 60 mph in a 25 mph zone on Mt. Vernon road SE. In municipal court Judge Loren Hullinger Jr ordered 14 days to be served on weekends after Meyers could not post a $110 bond. He said he is the sole breadwinner for his wife and two children.

Cedar Rapids Mt. Vernon Road Emery E. Meyers Vernon View Addition Loren Hullinger, Jr Meyers Hullinger

Red Cross Appoints Yemen War Mission Teams

The International Red Cross announced it has set permanent missions to royalist and republican forces fighting in Yemen, marking a formal step in humanitarian outreach amid the conflict.

Geneva YPI International Red Cross Yemen

Cedar Rapids Cuts Firemen Week to 63 Hours

Cedar Rapids firemen now work a 63 hour week five hours less than before. The change follows the Jacobs Co. survey adopted by the city council last summer and reflects a reduction without adding personnel. The state allows a maximum 68 hour week, and the new schedule trims the on duty headcount slightly per station.

Cedar Rapids J. L. Jacobs Co Frank Bush John Kopecky Jacobs Co Bush Marshalltown

Alien Address Reports Lag Behind Last Year at Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids post office reports 350 alien address reports filed by Thursday night, behind last year’s 392. Officials note a downward trend from 473 in 1960 and 500 in 1961. Reports are required for most aliens as of Jan 1 and must be filed by Jan 31 or with immigration service after that date.

Cedar Rapids United States Immigration Service Office Omaha

County Jail Prisoner Work Bill Filed in Des Moines

A bill to allow county jail prisoners to leave for daily work at their regular job or to attend school was filed in Des Moines. Sponsor Rep. Francis Messerly said it would save taxpayers and aid rehabilitation, with women allowed to tend to home needs if jailed. District courts would grant the privilege.

DES Moines Francis Messerly Cedar Falls

Deaths Occie Odell Culp Cedar Rapids Resident

Occie Odell Culp 32, Cedar Rapids, died Thursday. Born May 8 1916 in Milan Tennessee he is survived by his wife Geraldine Jackson four sons John Irvin Gerald DeWayne Dennis Ray Occie Culp Jr one grandchild five sisters and two brothers. He was a member of Mt Zion Baptist Church. Services to be announced. Friends may call at Turner chapel after 4 p.m. Saturday.

Occie Odell Culp Ninth Street Cedar Rapids Milan Tenn Geraldine Jackson John Irvin Air Force Gerald DeWayne Waterloo Dennis Ray Navy Occie Culp, Jr Ella Mae Ewing Rock Island Leona Clark Martha Bell Ilona

Death of Frank J. Shebetka in Cedar Rapids area

Frank J. Shebetka of 651 Twenty-first Avenue SW died suddenly Thursday after a brief illness. Born October 3, 1887 near Fairfax, he was a retired farmer who lived in Cedar Rapids area for 13 years. Survived by wife Elsie Feyerabend Shebetka, married 1912, three daughters, a son Elmer, eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren, a sister and a brother. Services at Brush Chapel Saturday at 2 with burial at Linwood. Friends may call at the chapel.

Frank J. Shebetka Twenty-first Avenue Fairfax Cedar Rapids Elsie Feyerabend Shebetka John Mehegan James Barnett Leonard Coufal Alburnett Elmer

Trial features defense and state clash over robbery guilt

In Iowa City a tense trial cements disputes between defense attorney Cahill and County Attorney Neuzil over Schneider’s guilt for the Oct 1961 nightclub robbery. Evans’ testimony on a gun sale and a note is debated while witnesses and alibi evidence test credibility and motive. Jurors from multiple townships hear arguments on whether circumstantial proof suffices and if Evans’ involvement remains unproven.

Evans Schneider Clair Hamilton A. C. Cahill Cahill Ralph Neuzil Jerry Lovelace Joseph Kaipo Neuzil Kaipos Edward O’connor

County approves widespread salary increases for 124 employees

The board raised pay across departments led by the engineer’s office with the largest gains. County Engineer William Harrington received a $12,600 annual raise to $12,600. Deputy sheriffs, auditors, treasurer staff, recorder workers, clerks, and county home personnel all saw monthly or annual bumps, including several $5 to $15 increases for multiple employees.

William Harrington Arnold W. Johnson Ronald V. Thillen Max D. Hamlin Gilbert R. Lawrence Russell Pratt Frank J. Cerveny Darrell Kuehl Frank McSpaden Elton J. Remington Gertrude Christenson Sheriff’s Office Leone Carney Marcella Slaymaker Ardis Clatterbuck Betty Marx Evelyn Noah Velma Magnuson Bernice Mason Betty DeLang Esther Henson Ruth Crist Emelie Fayman Recorder’s Mary L. McDowell Golda Frame Mildred Racer Roland Schneider Harry Betts Mary C. Roseberry Delores Townsend Patricia Loveless Norma L. Smith Minona McLeran

Refugees Recall Tortured Exiles Leaving Cuba on Ship

Le opoldo Fernandez known as Potato performs a comedy to lift spirits among Cuban refugees aboard a 490 foot ship after fleeing Castro's regime. Families describe fear and upheaval, vaccines returned, and polio victims among the stretcher cases as Cuban police scrutinize passengers at Havana wharves. Russian vessels and troops are noted nearby as refugees depart with few possessions.

Havana

Mrs Kampmeier Lived In Cedar Rapids Area

Former Cedar Rapids resident Mrs. A. G. Kampmeier died January 14 in Hixson Tennessee at 83. Born at Buck Creek and raised in Tripoli she spent about 25 years in Cedar Rapids and was active in church and PTA. Survived by husband August Cedar Rapids school board member two sons Roland Chattanooga and Carlos Wyncote PA a daughter Mrs Harold McCollum Des Moines 12 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

A. G. Kampmeier Cedar Rapids Hixson Tenn Buck Creek Tripoli PTA August Roland Chattanooga Carlos Wyncote, Pa Harold McCollum Des Moines

Peterson Service Planned at Brady Mortuary and St. Wenceslaus

Mrs. Peterson funeral services scheduled Saturday with rites at Brady Mortuary at 9 and at St. Wenceslaus Church at 9 30 led by Rt Rev Msgr Anthony Chihak. Burial will be at St. John's Cemetery.

Kruger Begins 75 Day County Jail Term

Raymond Kruger 30 of 606 Fourth Avenue SE started a 75 day sentence in county jail by order of municipal court Judge Hullinger. He earlier had 30 days sentenced January 16 for assault and battery with three previously suspended sentences revoked for driving without license, disturbing the peace, and driving with expired license.

Raymond Kruger Fourth Avenue SE Loren Hullinger Hullinger Kruger

Watchmen Wounded in Israeli Border Attacks

Two Israeli watchmen were wounded by submachine gun fire in separate attacks. Infiltrators from Jordan and the Gaza strip carried out the shootings on Thursday, drawing Israeli security responses.

Jerusalem UPI Jordan Gaza Strip

Sandys to Visit Kenya for Independence Preparations

Colonial Secretary Duncan Sandys will visit Kenya in the middle of next month to prepare for the country’s independence.

Kenya London UPI Duncan Sandys

Feature series on Cedar Rapids high school girls starts Sunday

The Cedar Rapids Gazette will begin a Sunday feature series in the women's section spotlighting a different city high school girl each week. The goal is to show conscientious students and provide a balanced view beyond teenage problems. Also a kitchen skills photo page will appear featuring CR husbands who can cook professionally.

Cedar Rapids

Kennedy Orders Justice Dept to Seek Boeing Strike Injunction

President Kennedy directed the justice department to obtain an injunction against a Boeing Aircraft Co strike set for Saturday, aiming to halt walkout actions at Boeing plants across the nation.

Washington Kennedy Friday Justice Department Boeing Aircraft Co

Classified Ads Chronicle Community Notices

Classified ads sketch a village conversation with listings on jobs services rentals and sales. Readers scan brief notices for items as diverse as room rentals repairs yard sales employment opportunities and personal messages reflecting local life.

Spain Seeks Revisions to Air Base Pact Renewal

Spain formally notified the United States it wants to renegotiate the aid-for-bases agreement due to expire next September. Madrid invokes a clause ending automatic extension, opening detailed talks on changes sought in the defense pact amid long-standing U.S. bases and billions in aid.

Madrid Spain U.S Strategic Air Command Francisco Franco Soviet Union Foreign Ministry

Indonesia bid for West New Guinea rejected by U.N.

The United Nations refused Indonesia's bid to assume administration of West New Guinea by May 1, the date agreed last year with the Netherlands.

United Nations U.N Indonesia West New Guinea Netherlands

Also Mentioned on This Page

Daily Record C.R. Weather St. Luke's Raymond Cronin Terry Drive Robert Ahrens Third Avenue Kenneth Ritchie Harold Drive Gaylord Jeffery Country Club Drive Marion Phillip DeWees Fourth Avenue Legislature House Senate Stormont Clayton Fayette Buchanan Delaware Area Six Muscatine County Iowa Commission For the Blind Commission Iowa Boards of Supervisors House C Avenue NE Roy D. Johnson Ninth Street SE Cal Markham Twelfth Avenue SE Carmen Dylve Wilson Avenue Donald Barske Bryce Fisher Crescent Drive SE William Harrison Tama Rudolph Sieck Harrison’s Pierson Ellis Blvd W.W C.R Council Jacobs Bosh First Assembly OF God Church Oakland Road N.E Cedar Rapids, Iowa Fred R. Gottwald Frank Shebetka Lovelace O’connor Ing Kathleen Christie Lowell Edmondson Charles Kent Iowa City Patricia Maas Sharon Township Frank Larkin William Krall Henry Hess Paul Sueppel Richard Dickens James Nesmith C. B. Righter Lillian Vickers Fremont Township Leopoldo Fernandez Gusanos Castro Carlos de Miguel de Miguel Eduardo del Pozo Pedro Perez Vidal Ivan Polzunov C.R. Man Lewellen Florist Third Street John E. Lapes 3Rd Ave Heesser Jay W. Hesser Court Boeing John B.turner & Son Second Avenue S.E Krebs Flower Shop 18Th St. S.W
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