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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1960
Page
2
Thundershowers possible tonight with the north seeing the heaviest rainfall. Lows near 64 to 74, highs in the 80s through Sunday, then cooler Monday. The rest lists speeding tickets, license issues, stop signs, and numerous court judgments with amounts ranging from $2 to $622.42 across many local defendants and plaintiffs.
Three children aged 12, 9, and 5 reported missing by their father Donald Ross were found Wednesday in Vista California at the home of their maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs William Weidlein. The children said they withdrew 200 dollars from a Cedar Rapids bank bought bus tickets to Kansas City and boarded a cross country flight toward Los Angeles. Juvenile authorities are checking bus depots and airline terminals to verify the tale.
The Linn County GOP floor debated methods for legislative reapportionment with speakers warning against centralizing power. Delegates named 116 to the county caucus and 116 to the Des Moines judicial convention, while Failor and Bramwell urged mobilization to win in the fall.
In Vienna Nikita Khrushchev said he would not deal with Dwight Eisenhower but would be ready to meet the next U S president. He told Austria’s Bruno Kreisky and Bruno Pittermann he would keep the Berlin issue on ice until a new president takes office in January.
Mrs. Forrest K. Binger of Cedar Rapids was elected to a third 2 year term as vice chair of the Linn county Republican central committee. She defeated Francis B. Palmer in a secret ballot at the 1960-62 committee meeting after the county convention. Chairman B. D. Silliman was re-elected unanimously by voice vote for a third full term. Teresa Moffat of Marion was re-elected secretary treasurer.
Linn county will send an uninstructed delegation to the Republican state convention July 20 in Des Moines. The convention will name the party's U. S. Senate nominee. No attempt was made to in
In Tunis AP report high Algerian rebel officials say talks with France in the near future seem doomed to failure casting doubt on prospects for peace.
In Columbus, Georgia a couple obtained a wedding license recently and the groom paid with a five dollar check that bounced, prompting word of the minor banking mishap.
John J. Oujiri 75 of 156 Fourteenth Ave SW Cedar Rapids died early today after a brief illness. Born in Czechoslovakia on April 19 1885 he lived in Cedar Rapids since 1890 and was a retired Wilson and Co employee. Survived by wife Sadie Charipar Oujiri two sons five grandchildren three sisters four brothers and several relatives. He was a member of the Guardians of St Joseph branch 137 Catholic Workman. Services at Kuba funeral chapel time to be announced friends may call there.
Gordon J. McComas a Cedar Rapids resident until 1954 died today in Largo Florida Survivors include his brother Clifford and sister Caroline Alexander both of Cedar Rapids Services and burial will be in Florida.
Mayor Carnal faced 35 to 40 white objectors as the council adopted a ban on Indian drinking. Carnal, city chief for 22 years, noted indignant reactions from residents. Tavern operator Pete Blazek said beer sales were down on the ban’s first day and cited concerns about aid to dependent children money being spent for beer affecting Indian drinkers.
Louisiana Democratic national committeeman Camille Gravel 45 co chair of the credentials committee was arrested for drunkenness after a plane disturbance at Los Angeles International Airport outside the American Airlines exit gate. He was released on 21 dollar bail and ordered to appear in court Tuesday.
Delegates adopted resolutions calling for higher pay for poll workers and judges, plus increased state aid to public schools funded by leveraging corporate and personal taxes. The program also urges reorganization of state government, civil service, tax reform, civil rights law, labor rights, farm protection, and stronger safety and mental health measures. It backs federal cooperation and a family farm focus.
Robert Connet former Linn county Democratic central committee chairman was not admitted to the central committee meeting Friday night. He resigned after being indicted for soliciting money from state employees for political purposes and carried a resignation signed by Ross Butters who defeated him for committeeman in the Twenty second precinct. Plans called for his nomination to replace Butters. the issue may resurface at a special meeting before the state convention July 23.
ParisAP Former President Auriol resigns from the constitutional council accusing President de Gaulle of disregarding the constitution. He cites constitutional issues and political friction in his resignation Saturday.
A baby picture beauty contest on KCRG TV caused panic when the broadcast of Leave It to Beaver aired at 7:30 on Saturday attracting viewers and triggering a chaotic reaction.
In Miller Missouri the town water system leaked lubricating oil into the reservoir for the first time in seven years. Workmen found 300 to 400 gallons of oil floating on contaminated water, forcing mains shutoff and leaving 600 residents to collect water from farm wells and springs all week.
Former President urges the Democratic Party to uphold an open convention and resist any bandwagon that stifles a free process. He states Kennedy backers complicate the process, praises Sen. Johnson and Gov. Bowles, and names Meyner, Clark, McCarthy, Jackson, Gore, Freeman, and Collins as worthy alternatives. He warns the party must nominate a leader who can win and address domestic and global crises.
A rain slick highway in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, saw two cars collide on Friday, killing four occupants aged 68 to 76. The crash prompted investigations by local authorities as they determine contributing factors and sequence of events.
Associates Press reports a two car crash on highway 1 about 12 miles south of Fairfield. Faye Hudson 65 of Keosauqua welfare director Van Buren county and Warren Whisler 30 near Birmingham employed at the Philco plant Fairfield were killed.
Patient R J Stepanek of 427 Sixteenth Ave SW is a Mercy Hospital patient after surgery. A car on Rapids Chevrolet lot at 323 Third Ave SW lost two tires and wheels valued at 60 dollars. Mixed Doubles bowling tournament sanctioned for Saturday and Sunday at Magnificent Tropic Lanes. reservations via EM 3 6332. Salvation Army sent 23 youths to Camp Laurie in Madrid for a week. Mr and Mrs Roland A Zmoos of 1242 Fourth Ave SE attended the International Chiropractic Research Institute convention in St Louis June 27 30. John Lamb of Cedar Rapids John Cline and Bernard McGrew of Springville took part in ISU orientation at Iowa State University College of Engineering. About 100 people attended a joint picnic of NARSE branch 133 and YMCA Senior Men’s Christian clubs at Ellis Park river pavilion.
The Senate approved the veto override 74 to 24 as civil service and postal workers packed the galleries. Senators debated raises reaching about seven hundred fourteen percent for some white collar workers and 8.4 percent for postal staff. Senator Hickenlooper voted to uphold the veto while Senator Martin was abroad. Republicans largely supported the President, though many opposed the veto.
Hollywood actors and producers reach a new contract extending into 1964. The deal provides pay increases and fringe benefits for TV and film performers.
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