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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1960
Page
2
President Truman resigns as a delegate to the Democratic National Convention and says he will not attend Los Angeles. The move fuels speculation about a planned protest against Kennedy backers and a possible effort to keep the nomination open on the first ballot.
The Linn County Board appointed William J. McClurkin to serve as acting County Auditor after Otto Hanzlik’s resignation and John Burrill’s sudden departure. The move aims to reassure the public while investigations proceed into the recent voting machine election issues and future safeguards.
Inter party harmony marks a joint Iowa statement backed by six Linn county candidates, including Stephen B. Jackson, urging a constitutional convention as the lawful path to reapportionment. They stress restoring fair representation and keeping the public welfare first as campaigns begin.
Khrushchev argues for peaceful coexistence with capitalist states while Soviet Russia and satellites outpace rivals in production. He faces internal opposition from Stalinists and red China sees the plan as dangerous. The piece contrasts Marxist Leninist communism with socialism and warns China’s leap forward could imply total slavery.
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee's May 1 U-2 report splits along party lines with Democrats urging caution and accusing the administration of missteps while Republicans and a few Democrats insist the president must tell the truth. Chairman Fulbright faults the administration for secrecy and personal involvement, but acknowledges the value of U-2 data in assessing Soviet capability. The piece contrasts Khrushchev’s leadership with Mao’s authority and argues that a unified Western response must confront a shared goal of a universal Communist state.
Washington debate over Lafayette Square preservation pits Texans allied with Sam Rayburn against civic groups and officials. Judge Marvin Jones and Judge Eugene Worley push for a new court building at the square, while Franklin Fleete and the White House back a southwest site. Republicans like Judge I Jack Martin rally support to save the historic landscape despite pressure from lawmakers and the administration.
Sue Smulekoff captured the first Cedar Rapids women's golf championship defeating Mrs. Robert Walker 1 up in 18 holes at Elmcrest setting a new competitive course record of 77. Cedar Rapids contestants Dennis Ryan Jim Gorman Buzz Northrup and George E Golding Howard Carroll from Iowa City were among observers noting flying saucers sighted late night. Dr. H. M. Grant, superintendent of the Davenport Methodist district for six years, mentioned in passing.
The Neighbors was newly appointed pastor of Trinity Methodist church in Cedar Rapids. Six hundred boosters for Tipton's centennial celebration toured Cedar Rapids July 3 and 4 in early garb to publicize the event. Most planned to attend the Raiders versus Springfield game.
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