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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1959
Page
2
The Daily Record reports cooler nights with highs in the 80s and mid 60s to 70s, scattered showers in the extreme west and extended forecasts to near normal by Monday. City data includes births at St Luke's Mercy hospitals, marriage licenses, traffic violations, court settlements, and a long list of account lawsuits with multiple firms and individuals.
The Linn county conference board approved an $800 raise for County Assessor M. G. Linkletter raising salary to 7,200 from 6,400 and kept the overall budget at 57,030, 3,670 below last year. The group includes the county board of supervisors the county school board and area mayors and met at the Twin Towers cafe.
A federal district judge ordered the Orleans Parish School Board to present by March 1, 1960, an overall plan covering complete desegregation of the public schools in New Orleans. The directive signals a formal step toward integration under federal supervision.
Six Atlantic fleet submarines including the nuclear powered Skipjack conduct an anti submarine warfare exercise off the East Coast near New London Connecticut.
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Charles Henry Young 81 of 111 First Ave SW died 9 p.m. Tuesday at his daughter and son in law Dr and Mrs J R Shorey Pleasant Valley summer home. A retired farm implement salesman born July 24 1871 in Newhall he is survived by his wife two daughters three sons a brother and a sister. Services at Turner chapel Friday 10:30 with Crescent Lodge and burial Cedar Memorial with Masonic observances.
Amy Elmira Frances Roach widow of William Roach died in a Cedar Rapids hospital at 6 20 p m Tuesday aged 66 born May 28 1877 in Sauk Center Minnesota spent most of her life in Minot North Dakota survived by two sons Paul Roach and R F Roach two sisters and a brother she was a Congregational church member services 1 30 Friday at Turner chapel with Rev J Richard Wagner burial Memorial Park Cemetery Sioux City note chapel after 1 Thursday
Funeral services for Frank Vavra will be held Thursday at 1 30 PM in the Barta Hesser chapel conducted by Rev Joseph Havlik of Hus Memorial Presbyterian church and Mt Hermon lodge Burial will follow at Cedar Memorial Friends may call at the chapel Master Masons are asked to meet at the lodge rooms Thursday at 1 Memorial fund contributions are welcomed for Hus Memorial Presbyterian church
Rachel Handley infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard Handley of 1455 Miami NE died in a hospital at 2 30 p.m Tuesday Survived by a brother James Private services were held at Cedar Memorial Wednesday conducted by Rev William Pfeffer of Knox Presbyterian Church with Turner mortuary in charge
The funeral for Clara Amanda Bender widow of Dr Hollis W Bender will be held in the Turner chapel at 130 PM Thursday conducted by Dr H Hughes Dill of St Pauls Methodist Church Burial will take place at Oak Hill Friends may call at the chapel
Funeral services for Joseph F. Sodomek will be held Thursday at 11 in Janeba Funeral Home with Rev. John K. Moore of Asbury Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be in Cedar Memorial. Friends may call at the funeral home.
Paul Richard a Cedar Rapids resident of 14 years died Saturday at age near 6114 Ninth Ave SE. Services will be held at Beatty Bearle's at 1:30 Thursday for the Wilson and Co employee.
Word has been received of the death of W. Percy Benson son of New York City and William Benson. He lived at 1527 Beverlage SE and attended Cedar Rapids schools. Surviving is his wife.
Hungarian Mig fighter planes forced a Belgian airliner carrying 55 passengers to land in Hungary, state radio said. The incident occurred Wednesday as the crew followed military orders and landed at a Hungarian airport.
President Eisenhower reiterates opposition to inviting Khrushchev to the United States, notes hope for freer Nixon travel in Russia, and says Castro is not accused of being a Communist tool. He agrees the proposed 1.25 dollar hourly federal minimum wage would be inflationary and comments on relations with Senate leadership and House Speaker.
Robert F. Martin 33 Cedar Rapids attorney and longtime Democratic legislator dies after a career shaping reapportionment and nonpartisan judiciary efforts. Surviving: wife Mary A. Mallon, four sons, and his Keokuk parents. Navy veteran, St Ambrose BA, University of Iowa law degree. Services pending.
George J. Swehla 43 of Decorah received a three year term at Fort Madison penitentiary after pleading guilty to third offense drunk driving. Police observed his car weaving on Second Street. Court records show four prior drunken driving convictions in Decorah Cedar Rapids O Brien County.
Leroy H. Siebels of Amber was jailed for failing to keep up payments on a $300 drunk driving fine from January 9. He pled guilty and was allowed $50 monthly payments toward the fine and costs, with $3.33 daily to accrue during imprisonment.
The Iowa water commissioner's office issued a permit to Warren Hooker of Marion Route 1 to draw water from Otter Creek for irrigation.
The will names Elizabeth McCullough as executrix and principal heir. A $500 bequest is left to son Jar vis McCullough.
The public safety department announced Center Point road NE will be closed Thursday for asphalt resurfacing between E avenue and 32nd street. F avenue will also be blocked between Oakland and Center Point road. The Oakland road segment between E and F avenues will open to two way traffic.
The bureau plans a standard one for all participating privately operated lots and invites complaints or suggestions. Identified by a large red, black and white sign are North and South Shoppers' lots Fisher's Skelly Service Armstrong's ramp Loop Storage garage Merchants National bank lot Paramount 66 Service Kenwood Parking Armstrong's Auto Park Hawkeye Gulf Service Don's Skelly Service and Paul's Sinclair Service.
Dozens of right wing rebels were rounded up as Honduran security forces under President Ramon Villeda Morales captured more than 700 prisoners in a mop up of a revolt. An army statement issued Wednesday outlined the operation in Tegucigalpa and surrounding areas.
Ronald Duckett 18 of Stanley suffered cuts bruises and a neck injury when his car rolled end over end on highway 199 a mile east of Fairbank Tuesday night He is in good condition at Oelwein hospital
A passenger train crashed into a freight train 10 miles south of Roanoke Virginia injuring four passengers. Emergency crews responded as investigators began to examine the wreck and determine the cause of the collision.
Steelworkers begin a nationwide walkout with orderly picket lines as major mills halt operations. Eisenhower voices hope for a quick settlement while unions seek wage gains and the industry pushes for cost reductions. striking workers face uncertain futures and far reaching economic impact across coal railroads ore mining and shipping.
Western diplomats report progress toward reviving private discussions among the Big 4 as Britain and Russia seek social meetings this week. Disputes persist over inclusion of German representatives and a Berlin settlement, with France opposing a broad all German group and Germany pushing for broader talks on unification and peace.
Workers demand higher pay and broader benefits as proposed changes increase leeway in promotional paths to economics. The union denounces the plan and holds demonstrations.
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