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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1964

Page

5

Weather and obituaries update from January 29 1964 Daily Record

Forecase shows five day warmth with above normal highs and mixed precipitation. City readings include Bismarck Minneapolis Chicago New Orleans Denver and Seattle. precipitation totals listed. Obituary notices cover multiple towns with funeral details for James Iverson Earlville Clarence Orcutt Maud Stoffel Karl Kraft and others.

Bismarck Minneapolis Chicago Orleans Denver New York Duluth Anchorage L. Angeles Phoenix Miam Seattle Fairbanks Washington

Friday Deadline For Alien Report

Friday is the deadline for filing of the address reports required annually of aliens living in this country. As of Wednesday, filing of the reports was lagging behind last year in Cedar Rapids. Only 406 cards had been turned in Wednesday morning, compared with 429 at the same time last year. The cards can be obtained from any lobby window at the Cedar Rapids post office and must be returned in person. After Friday, postal workers will refer all filing to the immigration office in Omaha. Failure to file can lead to a fine or deportation.

Cedar Rapids Omaha

Weapon Discharges Wounding Youth in Chest

Richard Dean Carpenter, 20, of 810 Fifth Street SE, was injured early Wednesday when a .22 caliber rifle discharged into his chest at his apartment. He was treated at Mercy Hospital and listed in good condition. Police say the slug pierced the upper chest and lodged in a wall after the weapon accidentally discharged while he cleaned the trigger mechanism. the gun reportedly belongs to a brother.

Richard Dean Carpenter Fifth Street SE Carpenter Mercy Hospital Edith Thompson

Bomber Proposal Rejected at Geneva Conference

Soviet chief delegate Sem yon Tsarapkin urged destruction of all bomber fleets, but U.S. officials said such a move is neither acceptable nor practical. Washington indicated the stance may hide Russian interest in curbing obsolete bombers held by smaller nations.

Geneva US S Semyon Tsarapkin State Department Washington

Bridge project faces longer work period and funding plan

The council noted the First avenue bridge may take months longer than the 12 month deadline due to greater width. The contract includes excavation in Second avenue between city hall and the island plaza. A meeting with civil defense officials led to agreeing to apply for federal matching funds to develop the under street area.

First Avenue Second Avenue City Hall Island Plaza Civil Defense Federal Civil Defense Agency

Ethan Sproston Elected President of Cedar Rapids Labor Assembly

Ethan Sproston of IBEW local 1362 at Collins Radio was elected president of the Cedar Rapids Labor Assembly AFL-CIO Tuesday night. Other officers include Royal Schladetzky UAW local 1024, first vice president. Donald Berger UAW local 299, second vice president. Willard Cowen Rubber Workers Local 387, three year trustee. Marvin Happel Bookbinders Local 84, two year trustee. Re-elected were Eugene Jahncke Federation of Teachers Local 716, recording secretary. Harold Ketchum RWDSA Local 110, executive secretary. Harold J. Smith UPWA Local 3, financial secretary treasurer. Board members include Cowen, William R. Smith, Paul Henderson, James Null, Earl Edwards, John R. King, Clyde R. Traw, Richard Taylor, Robert Johnson, Arley Remmen and Gerald Fraser. Installation by Edward S. Haines AFL-CIO Region XIV assistant director.

Ethan Sproston IBEW Collins Radio Cedar Rapids Labor Assembly Afl-Cio Royal Schladetzky UAW Cherry - Burrell Donald Berger Link-Belt Speeder Willard Cowen Rubber Workers Hawkeye Rubber Co Marvin Happel Marvin Happel, Bookbinders Eugene Jahncke Federation of Teachers Harold Ketchum RWDSA Harold J. Smith UPWA Cowen William R. Smith Paul Henderson James Null Earl Edwards John R. King Clyde R. Traw Richard Taylor Robert Johnson

Rockefeller Demands Full Accounting on Southeast Asia Crisis

Governor Rockefeller urged a full accounting of the Southeast Asia situation in Los Angeles. He criticized Defense Secretary McNamara for contrasting statements on Vietnam's deterioration and later improvement. Rockefeller said U S policy in Laos Cambodia and Vietnam is inconsistent and linked across the region.

Los Angeles API Rockefeller Southeast Asia Defense McNamara South Vietnam Vietnam Laos Cambodia

China shifts stance amid Vietnam dispute over trade ties

A newspaper white paper links Red China to the Vietnam conflict, notes France may sever relations, and cites French goods worth about 35 million dollars annually to Saigon. It accuses Paris of aiding communist influence by recognizing Beijing and expanding Chinese communism in the region.

France South Vietnam U.S Saigon Red China Peking China

1963 Court Income Report Totals $199000

The 1963 financial report from court proceedings was placed on file with the city council. Total income was $199,148.09 with police fines $126,168.28 and police court costs $29,219.75. State court fines $13,240.44 and costs $7,098.91. Civil court income $15,571 and costs $7,849.71.

South Korean Patrol Boat Seizes Japanese Fishing Vessel

A South Korean patrol boat fired on a Japanese fishing vessel on Wednesday and seized the ship, according to Japan’s maritime safety agency.

Tokyo UPS Japanese Maritime Safety Agency

Panama Eyes Aggressor Tag for U S

Panama announced to the OAS peace committee its plan to present an aggression charge against the United States at the organization. Ambassador Miguel Moreno indicated talks with the U S had collapsed and no further negotiations were deemed useful. The move could escalate tensions over the Canal Zone as Panamanian leaders hinted at possible U N recourse if needed.

Washington UPI Panama Inter- American Peace Committee Organization of American States U. S Miguel Moreno OAS OAS Peace Commission Canal Zone

Demise of County Government Seen As Future Threat

Linn County Supervisor Anthony Scolaro warned realtors the county faces abolition in twenty years unless it strengthens county services He proposed metropolitan government as a solution but stressed towns retain identity He noted current agreements where the county maintains roads and bridges within towns and argued secondary road reform could reduce county board duties for taxpayers.

Linn County Anthony Scolaro Cedar Rapids County Boards of Supervisors Secondary Road Commission Highway Commission For Primary Roads Scolaro

Training Flight Missing Over Borders In Korea War Veteran’s Tragic Loss

The air force reports a Wiesbaden based trainer disappeared after 3 p.m. on a routine flight with poor weather. Radar identified an unknown plane as the missing T-39, refuting early rumors of being shot down as Washington confirms radio and navigation difficulties. Senator Hickenlooper cites this as evidence of Communist intransigence.

Air Force Washington Defense Department

Iowa City Woman Missing Young SUI faculty wife reported missing

Betty Norbeck a 28 year old Iowa City woman and wife of an associate professor of physics van ished from her home since January 16. Police issued a missing persons bulletin as detectives search for her in a despondent state. She is described as 5 feet 7 inches tall 130 pounds with blonde hair and blue eyes. She drove a 1959 Chevrolet station wagon with Iowa plates 52 705.

Iowa City SUI Edwin Norbeck Betty Norbeck Iowa

Saturn Giant Step Forward, President Says

President Johnson hailed Saturns launch as a giant step forward for the U S space effort. He watched the launch on television and said the nation proved the capability to put large payloads into space, noting growth from Explorer I to Saturn I. He praised the team for progress and peace.

Washington Johnson U. S Space Council

Bob Young Updates on Channel 9 News Weeknights

Bob Young presents updated news segments at 10 15 p m Monday through Friday on Channel 9 delivering local and regional headlines with brief weather and traffic notes.

Bob Young Channel 9

Saturn I Launch Doubles as Elgin Officials Visit Cedar Rapids

City officials from Elgin Illinois toured Cedar Rapids March 14 to view McDonalds Farm at Bever Park and gather ideas for a planned 11 million urban renewal project. They met with Cedar Rapids parks chief Donald Gardner and were joined by Mayor Bob Johnson to tour facilities.

Elgin Ill Cedar Rapids McDonald’s Bever Park Winston Franklin Jack Claes Parks and Recreation Franklin Chicago Claes Donald Gardner Bob Johnson

Deaths Burton G Carns 83 Cedar Rapids retired postal worker

Burton G. Carns 83 of 1224 Thirteenth Street NW Cedar Rapids died Wednesday after a long illness. Born January 17, 1880 at Walker he was a retired postal employee. Survived by wife Grace Stuhr and brother Faud of Cedar Rapids. Memorial services set for 1 30 p m Friday at Turner chapel and Mount Hermon Lodge with burial in Chapel of Memories. Master Masons to meet at 1 p m Friday at the Masonic hall.

Burton G. Carns Thirteenth Street Cedar Rapids Walker Grace Stuhr Faud Carns St. Paul’s Chapel of Mount Hermon Lodge Masonic Hall

Turner and Kerr Turner Chapel Services Brief

Donald Francis Turner and Edgar M. Kerr will be honored at chapel services conducted by Rev. Roger Patton. Turner's service is at 1 30 p.m. Thursday with burial at Cedar Memorial and visitation until 1 p.m. The casket remains closed. Kerr’s service is at 3 p.m. Thursday with military graveside rites by Hanford Post of the American Legion at Cedar Memorial Cemetery.

Dudley Donald Francis Turner Roger Patton Cedar Memorial Kerr Edgar M.—Turnner Hanford Post The American Legion

Bechuanaland School Shuts After Multiracial Admission

One of Bechuanaland best-equipped schools closed when white parents pulled out 50 pupils after an African child was admitted under the territory’s new multiracial laws.

Lobatsi Bechuanaland UPI Trust Territory

Iowans See Echo II Tonight in Sky Tour

Echo II the new US satellite will be visible tonight across Iowa with passes at 6 28 p m 6 36 p m 8 21 p m and 8 28 p m engineers from Collins Radio Co note the balloon satellite moves south to north and is seen during darkness for 14 to 18 minutes. Thousands have watched it since its launch last Saturday.

Council Studies NE Side Tract Annexation Petition

A 58 acre tract north of Cedar Rapids submitted for voluntary annexation by Lumber Supply Co. The council referred the petition to the engineering department for study and a recommendation before next Wednesday. A 15 acre park site near Wiley boulevard NW and north of Highway 74 also will be up for annexation.

Cedar Rapids The Lumber Supply Co Engineering Department Jones Linn County Blairs Ferry Road Council C Avenue John Oberthien Public Works Wiley Boulevard Highway 74

Five Cent Kennedy Memorial Stamp Issued May 29

Washington AP reports a five cent stamp honoring President Kennedy will be issued on his 47th birthday May 29. Postmaster General Gronouski announced the date and design will be chosen by Mrs Kennedy. Johnson urged issuance following the assassination. memorial stamps have followed presidents who died in office since Lincoln.

Washington Kennedy Gronouski Johnson Abraham Lincoln

Two East German youths flee to West Berlin

Two 17 year old youths fled to West Berlin from East Germany Tuesday night and were reported by West Berlin police on Wednesday.

Berlin UPI West Berlin

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C.R. Weather Municipal S Serouss Case Kcs A. Berner James Iverson Thirtysixth Street Robert Miskimen Terry Bruce Twenty-first Street Wausau Wis Garrison Cemetery Fry and Holland Traer Melvin Luethje Peace United Church of Christ Gladbrook Crystal Cemetery Erickson Hintz Oxford Junction Howard ‘Rogers Hayden’s St. Luke's Richard Coates Ninth Street Donald Cantaberry Ridge Drive Marion Robert Kindt Sixteenth Street Gerald Hutton Harlan Moen Cedar Drive Willis Suckow Thirtieth Street Honolulu Hawaii Mitchell Siechert Siechert Dean Roberts Mr. Siechert William Siechert Madison Street Minn Charles Shank Shank Carl McDonald Seventh Avenue Mr. Shank Stewart Shank Johnson Avenue Alexandria Carl J. Gibbs Mr. Gibbs Carl A. Gibbs Nineteenth Avenue Laura L. Armstrong Robert E. Armstrong Beverly A. McDonald John W. McDonald Frieda M. Lewig Robert L. Lewig First Street Eric W. Locke Hiawatha Robert B. Enos Second Street Thomas H. Sylvester Nineteenth Street NW Alvin H. Lingo Sixteenth Avenue Thomas L. Ryan Tipton Harvey J. Holst Alfred J. Kramer, Jr Eighth Avenue Sharon L. Hitt Thirty-sixth Street Dale E. Kolsrud Thirty-third Street Donald W Hopkinson H Avenue Grant Maples, Jr Twenty Sixth Street Ardath E. Sperry Thirty-fifth Street Mark A. Miller Meadowbrookcourt Donald L. Irons D Avenue Betty M. Sexton Kent M. Black Fortieth Street Robert Swalley Keystone J. P. Kroehnke Vinton Felmer’s. Edgewood Ethel Bowers Congregational Church Appleton’s. Buckingham Thomas B. Cummings Sacred Heart Church Waterloo Blessing Cemetery Buckingham Independence Elmer H. Buss White’s Rowley Elkader Michael Garaghty St. Joseph’s Church Rosary McTaggart’s. Vinton Reno W. Trego Third Street Labor Assembly Rocky S.E. Asia Accounting Panama Eyes Moreno Peace Commission OAS Council Wiesbaden Austin Texas Lorraine Germany Winter Park Fla Eee Jacksonville Korea Millard Ukiah Calif Hickenlooper John E. Lapes 3Rd Ave Saturn First Ave 6Th St Cape Kennedy National Aeronautics and Space Administration Space Agency Globe West Indies Antigua Elgin, Ill C.R Beatty-Beurle Arthur Beurle Funeral Home Third Avenue Echo NE Side T Turner’s John B. Turner & Son Second Ave. S.E
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