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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1960
Page
1
Weather overview with highs in the 30s to 40s across cities. Also lists barometer, wind at noon, precipitation totals, and a string of court judgments and funeral notices for Iowa and nearby towns, including names, ages, and service times.
The notice lists degree day totals and family births in Marion and surrounding areas, then records marriage licenses, traffic and minor court actions, and local business disputes. It also reports a bomb threat at a packing plant and union-related incidents in Cedar Rapids and Omaha, with a planned mass meeting in Albert Lea for packinghouse workers.
An anonymous call to Cedar Rapids fire headquarters at 2 30 led officials to seal the Wilson and Co. plant in a strike bound area. Fire and police later announced the scare was an impractical joke.
The United Packinghouse Workers Local 3 will hold its Sunday meeting at 7 30 PM instead of 8 PM. The gathering is set for CSPS hall per a report published by The Gazette on Thursday.
United Press International reports mild weather returning to Iowa as cold air shifts east. Winds shift from north to south, with warmer temperatures expected across the state by Saturday. High pressure over the west diverts storms northward, bringing fair to partly cloudy skies and dry conditions through the week.
A coroner's jury ruled the death of a 21 month old boy accidental after pepper was placed on his tongue as punishment. The incident occurred in Doylestown Pennsylvania and the child died from asphyxiation. Authorities described the act as a punitive measure that led to the unintended fatal outcome.
At South Pole New Zealand Auckland AP says US Navy headquarters in Christchurch reported the Hercules transport aircraft made its first standing of the season at the South Pole on Thursday.
Peiping China and Burma announce a border dispute settlement in a move that strengthens Beijing's aim to restore prestige in Asia. The accord signals a victory for Peiping in its broader bid to influence India and regional players and portrays its stance as peaceful.
Navy officials announced a moon relay demonstration that linked Washington and Honolulu to transmit photographs of the USS Hancock and antenna towers. The test, led by Admiral Arleigh Burke and Admiral Herbert Hopwood, indicates potential for ship-to-shore and satellite communications. Earlier trials by Collins Radio Co. and partners relayed signals between Cedar Rapids and Sterling, and at Ft. Huachuca, showing a developing system.
The Linn County Medical Society airs its forum on Strokes again at 10 p.m. on channel 2 after many requests from viewers who missed the first taped discussion.
Two New York Central passenger trains collided in fog near Westfield. Ten cars and three diesel units derailed. 470 passengers aboard. A woman suffered a broken wrist and cuts while two men were hospitalized for observation and another had a leg bruise. The New Century Limited brushed the New England States express after a stop signal breach.
The dean of Dartmouth medical school Dr. Rolf Syvertsen, 63, was killed in a two car collision in Hanover New Hampshire on Thursday night. Six others were injured including his two daughters who sustained minor injuries. The dean had served as head of the school since 1945.
The Rt Rev Msgr P E Donnelly retired in Sept after 56 years in the priesthood and died Thursday in Mercy hospital at 89. He lived in Cedar Rapids since retirement and served at St Joseph Farley since 1937, celebrating 50 years in 1952. Born Walker April 12 1870, he studied at Walker high Tilford Academy Loras College and Grand Seminary Montreal. He served at Immaculate Conception Cedar Rapids Fairfax Elma before Farley. Funeral Monday 11 am at St Joseph Farley with Archbishop Leo Binz presiding. Rev Fidelis Kauffman will preach. Interment at St John’s cemetery Independence. The Sanctuary Society will lead Rosary tonight at Monahan Stewart funeral home. body lies in state Sunday afternoon at St Joseph’s.
Services for Carrie Elwood Ferman will be held at 10 30 a m Saturday in Turner chapel conducted by Dr Francis V Pritchard of First Presbyterian church Burial will follow at Oak Hill cemetery Mrs Ferman widow of Kent C Ferman died in Tampa Florida Monday The Fermans were former Cedar Rapids residents
Mary Lou Burcham wife of Alfred G. Burcham of 1814 Sixth Ave SE Cedar Rapids died Friday after a Cedar Rapids residence of 26 years She was born February 20 1878 in Fredericks town Missouri and married July 4 1898 at Jewett Missouri Surviving are her husband two daughters Mrs Sam Miller of Jefferson and Mrs
Hazel D McCray a Cedar Rapids resident for 25 years died at her home Thursday She was born October 3 1891 in Greene Iowa Her survivors include a niece and nephew both of Greene She belonged to the Congregational church and Eastern Star at Waterloo Services at Turner Chapel at noon Saturday with Rev J Richard Wagner Grave side services at Rose Hill Greene at 3 30 Friends may call at the chapel
The secretary-treasurer now serves as manager while the federal land bank system and local associations are farmer-owned. Arnold Bader of Fairfax and Bayard Scott of Vinton were elected to 3-year terms on the Cedar Rapids association board, with others including Harry C. Barnes Central City Kenneth Howie Monticello Paul A. Lillie Marion and R. D. Sanford Scotch Grove serving as directors.
Two armed robbers held up two guards outside the American Can Co plant and stole a $23,900 payroll. Both guards were seriously wounded by gunfire as they tried to enter the building. The bandits fled in a waiting black sedan with a third man driving.
Berlin AP reports Bishop Otto Dibelius head of Germany's Evangelical church received a 182 to 16 vote of confidence from Protestant leaders on Thursday as he faced Communist attacks.
Four people died and two were seriously injured when a car driving about 60 mph on a winding parkway left the road and struck a sycamore tree. Police reported the crash occurred Friday.
BELGRADE AP reports Yugoslavia's court sentenced Roman Catholic priest Rudi Jerak to 15 years for plotting to overthrow President Tito's regime. Jerak faced charges ofAnti Tito activities as officials described the case involving political criminal acts and attempts to undermine the government.
Nike missile bases at four sites around Dallas-Fort Worth face delays due to bad weather, according to the commander of the defense ring.
William S. Lowman of 524 Fourth St SW was sentenced to seven years in prison after pleading guilty to a bad check at a department store on December 19. He had just received a suspended six month sentence on another false check. Velma Barrett of 402 Second St SW received a bench parole from a five year reformatory term after pleading guilty to bigamy, having married September 21 in Davenport while a prior marriage remained dissolved from January 10, 1959 in Iowa City.
A suit filed today seeks 12275 from Roger Von Voltenburgh over a January 28 1958 rear end collision on First Avenue E near Thirty-fifth Street. Plaintiff E A Mobley alleges he stopped for traffic and was struck from behind.
Suits filed against Jay Langfitt by Howard Langton and Adolph Trachta of Rapids Body and Fender Co. and against Richard Sigmund and Donna Sigmund by Peoples Furniture Co. on account for 123.14 and 521.73 respectively. McCann Seed Co. sues Leo Kaufman on a promissory note for 276.50.
The Iowa Manufacturing Employees Credit Union sues Julian and Inka Chytil for 1854.73 on a promissory note. Judgment seeks repayment and related costs in the assigned venue. The case documents the loan allegedly defaulted and the creditor’s claim for damages.
Admitted in the probate record, John H. Lensch who died January 18 named his wife Bettie Lensch as executrix and sole heir of the estate.
Buchheit says Streit was advised of rights at arrest and refused a lawyer, notes current Iowa law mandates counsel now. Streit was on bond for forgery in Council Bluffs, serving concurrent Fort Madison sentence, appealed forgery to the Iowa Supreme Court in 1957, denied. Habeas corpus and certiorari petitions denied. Fayette County attorney seeks Republican bid for Second District seat.
A Chicago murder trial juror with a dangerous dog faced a dilemma on the case. Judge David A. Canel kept the panel together and arranged a 28 mile bus run so jurors could feed and walk the dog without breaking the panel.
The interview cites Buchheit doubting a conspiracy claim as another smear. He recalls a prior October charge by state auditors alleging illegal commissions and court fines, though no action followed.
A Russian airliner with 12 Soviet officials made three missed approaches and a fourth landing at Idlewild after a one hour drama. Ground crews stood by as weather remained hazy with unlimited ceiling. The aircraft carried officials arriving for a goodwill tour to ten states.
Nikolai Belyayev once top Communist in Kazakhstan after grain harvest losses due to snow was appointed first party secretary in Stavropol in the northern Caucasus. The brief Pravda dispatch notes the move as a definite downward step for him amid Khrushchev policy conflicts.
A Des Moines hearing before the Iowa Liquor Control Commission examined William Ceynar and staff at the south side Cedar Rapids liquor store. Suspension extends to Anthony Prochaska Wilma Sykora and 30 day Topinka. Hromatko resigns. verdict pending.
Fifty electricians striking for higher pay at British Motor Corp. in Birmingham halted production and left more than 25,000 workers idle as Britain's auto industry boomed.
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