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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1965
Page
3
U S Senator Jack Miller will not support repeal of Section 14 B of the Taft-Hartley act. In a telephone interview he cites two main reasons including states deciding for themselves and concerns about competition with friendhiaters.
Milwaukees detective report details a burglary at the Howard Johnson Motor Lodge where six traveling display cases of jewelry valued at about 40000 dollars were stolen from a room while the occupants dined nearby. Victim Arthur Leichtfuss, a sales representative, identified the loss and provided a narrative of the evening.
The Weather Bureau issued a severe thunderstorm warning with potential large hail and damaging winds from 4 to 10 p m Tuesday. The alert covers a 50 mile wide strip from 20 miles south of Waterloo to 30 miles north of Milwaukee and includes many Iowa counties such as Black Hawk Linn Johnson and Clinton. Cedar Rapids saw a high of 92 degrees after 2 p m Tuesday marking one of few 90 degree days this summer.
A wave of bombings continued in Chicago with a glass jar gasoline fire bomb found at the Abernathy Taxi Assn headquarters on the south side just before detonation. A firecracker and burning fuse were attached, with two cigars that burned out. A second device was launched into the parking lot of Continental Air Transport Co on the near west side Monday night.
Chicago authorities on Tuesday speculated a deranged person with persecution or inferiority feelings may be behind four mysterious blasts set off in six days. The report notes widespread public concern and hints at continued coverage on page five.
Five U.S. Marines died and 17 were wounded in two battles near Da Nang as 22 Viet Cong were claimed killed in the main action Monday. A second clash left one Marine dead and three wounded. Reports also cited Viet Cong losses elsewhere and continued U.S. air strikes over North Vietnam.
In Dallas a lanky gunman with an embarrassed grin opened fire at the downtown Texas Bank & Trust and wounded two guards before being shot dead by responding officers. The botched robbery ended with the suspect's death and no immediate arrests reported.
European and American viewers will watch four British alpinists live from the Matterhorn as they ascend via Whymper’s route with Early Bird satellite links. The event marks the centenary of Whymper’s 1865 conquest, with Swiss climbers tackling the North wall in a separate ascent if weather permits.
President Johnson said new and serious decisions may be needed on the Vietnam war. He noted increased aggression from North Vietnam could require a stronger American ground response in the south. Johnson said U S forces will defend bases and be available for more combat as needed. He also said Westmoreland already has authority to use forces as he sees fit and McNamara Lodge will survey Vietnam and report back for consideration.
Lexington county dog warden issued a dog license to Stephen Lewis declaring the breed American Beagle and marking the dog with bangs after his father warned him. The incident blends humor and local record keeping in a quirky Fayette County note.
The 1st Infantry Division nicknamed the Big Red One is back in a war zone with a brigade sent to South Vietnam. The unit, famed for D-Day and multiple campaigns, has 21 Medal of Honor recipients and 20 unit citations. Fort Riley, Kansas remains its most recent home as it serves in the army strategic reserve.
Washington AP reports the House sent a bill to the White House to require health warnings on cigaret packages after a tense session. The roll call vote was 285 to 103. In Raytown Ma a power saw electrified a carpenter, Lee Jonas, 33, in a suburban accident.
Tokyo AP reports Red China issued two warnings to the United States claiming U S planes violated the border near Hok'ou during North Vietnam raids Sunday, despite Pentagon denials.
General Motors Chairman Frederic Donner told a Senate hearing that GM will add safety features only with public acceptance. He cited turn signals and seat belts as examples and said optional equipment lets customers tailor car costs until a high adoption justifies standard installation.
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