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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1961

Page

3

Television Today: Aurthur Leaves NBC and TV Drifts

New York a veteran playwright Robert Alan Aurthur exits NBC after 118 months as an executive producer. He criticizes television as de personalized and driven by profit, predicts no room for creative writers, and says he may return to theater or film. Candid Camera tops ratings at 34.5 Arbitron, while Desi Arnaz plans Lucy Goes to Broadway for a fall air.

New York Robert Alan Aurthur NBC Markie Torre Aurthur Television IBM Arthur Desi Arnaz California CBS Lucy Lucille Ball Wildcat

Notice of Probate and Estate Executorship in Linn County

Notice in Iowa Linn County District Court announces probate of the will of Lefebvre deceased with hearing January 31, 1961 at 9:00 p.m. in Cedar Rapids to admit the instrument to probate. Also notices appointing Hope Kurtz Executrix and Umar W Stritesky Executor of Linn County estates with filing of claims and payment procedures.

State of Iowa Linn County District Court Court House Cedar Rapids Linn Soule Va M. Johnson Hope Kurtz Executrix Lawrence & Crissman Linn C William Thomas Redmond

Kennedy's First News Conference Reveals Early Burden

President Kennedy, only six days in office, faced a solemn news conference showing three core traits: timing, authority, and quick thinking. He outlined plans on unemployment protection, economic stimulus, and gold flow control, while noting budget questions and potential House procedural changes. The event drew 418 newsmen and global broadcast coverage.

Washington Kennedy Russia Mr. Kennedy State Department White House Truman Eisenhower British Broadcasting Corp Britain U. S. Information Agency

Cedar Rapids Amends Zoning to R1 and R2 Districts

City Council of Cedar Rapids Iowa passes an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance map to reclassify parts of Linn County described as North fifteen acres of East 30 acres of Southeast Quarter, Northeast Quarters, and related parcels from R-1 to R-2 Single Family District. Effective immediately after publication.

Cedar Rapids Lowa Iowa Easton Linn

McGrath Elected to City National Board

Lawrence E. McGrath was elected to City National bank board of directors at the stockholders meeting. He has served as Cashier since 1957 and previously worked for the FDIC in Chicago. Michael E. Kelly was named assistant cashier and previously worked with the State Bank of Lawler.

Lawrence E. McGrath City National Bank McGrath University of Iowa College of Commerce FDIC Chicago Fave Michael E. Kelly Lawler State Bank of City National Staff Kelly Twenty-fifth St

IFROM NINE TO FIVE By Jo Fischer Collision Traced

Police traced a hit and run from 2510 First Ave East after a car left the north curb and the driver fled the scene. He later rode a taxi to First Ave and Fiftieth Street while investigators found fresh snow tracks from the scene to his home. Allen denied driving the vehicle.

Jo Fischer First Ave First Avenue Twenty-ninth Street Fiftieth Street Allen

Driver Charged After Accident Involving Allen Couple

Terry D. Allen, 4915 Lakeside Dr NE, faced three charges after a car he allegedly drove struck a light pole at First Ave and 24th St E. He was arrested at his home about 2 am and charged with reckless driving driving while license suspended and striking a fixed object. His wife Margaret was charged with permitting an unauthorized person to drive.

Terry D. Allen Lakeside Dr. NE First Avenue Twentyfourth Street E. Allen Margaret Allen

New Bankruptcy Petitions Filed in Cedar Rapids Court

Three new bankruptcy petitions were on file Thursday in Cedar Rapids federal court. Norman P. and Betty L. Swearingen, a section worker and housewife from Marion, filed a joint petition listing $2,597 in debts and $950 in assets with $800 exempt. Kenneth G. Palmer, a bakery route salesman from 2740 J. St. SW, filed a petition as well.

Cedar Rapids Norman P Betty L. Swearingen Marion Kenneth G. Palmer J. St. SW

Palmer petitions list debts and assets in separate filing

A partial court filing details one petition listing debts of 4,646.44 dollars and assets of 519 dollars with 360 exempt, while a separate Palmer petition shows debts of 4,571.44 dollars and assets of 285 dollars, 210 of which are exempt.

Palmer

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