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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1963
Page
8
In a New York column Alan Gill describes TV boredom and the lure of amateur home movies on ABCs Youre Funny Funny Films Hartfelt tires of summer repeats and lament is captured as a shore escape, ending with a puzzling exclamation about Angmagssalik Greenland.
A snapshot of the 9-ABC News schedule for Iowa viewers features the 2-Report program with the 7-Deadline segment and Lloyd Bridges tied to Laramie. Weather, science fiction, and movie listings follow with Go West Young Man highlighted for tonight.
Boone city council moves ahead on 11 liquor license apps while Boone county faces an August 27 wet or dry vote. Story county and nearby areas consider similar measures as Davenport ponders operating on standard time for taverns. Nevada approves two licenses as Des Moines prepares to issue 23 licenses for outlets.
A federal judge ordered the FBI to halt harassment of Sam Giancana, reputed Chicago crime czar, and held Chicago’s top agent Marlin Johnson in contempt for dodging questions on surveillance. The government plans an appeal as Judge Richard Austin criticized FBI methods as illegal and ineffective.
Federal Cedar Rapids proceedings in the Oliver Greenley Inc case continue as the government presents witnesses in the indictment alleging five boxcars of grain were loaded to yield a false certificate. Jury chosen, opening statements made, and a bond release affecting Ira McDonough completes Tuesday actions.
Chamber of Commerce directors will meet Friday at noon in the Roosevelt hotel. Hiawatha Recreation Commission sponsors a puppet show and events at Hi awatha school playground at 6 pm. Free park and shop promotions run from 62 downtown merchants. Susan Griggs, 9, won two trophies at baton twirlers' competition in Iowa City. Westminster Church hosts an Ice Cream Social July 17 from 6 to 9 pm. Dr Zmoos office closed July 18 to 23 for annual Chiropractor Research convention. Mrs Clifford Brown initiated into Delta Pi Epsilon at a University of Iowa ceremony Monday night.
A Vinton couple and a Cedar Rapids girl were injured in a two car crash at Second Avenue and Sixth Street SW around midnight Monday. Robert F. Cottrell 26 and his wife Diane 20 were admitted to Mercy hospital in good condition with possible internal injuries. Sandra Harris 14 treated and released from St Luke's hospital for abrasions and a temple contusion. Keith A. Ramsey 18 of Marion was the other driver. Cottrell charged with failing to yield at a stop intersection.
A .22 caliber revolver valued at 42.50 was reported stolen Monday night from a display case at the Montgomery Ward store located at 219 Second Street SE. The article notes the item is connected to an August campus event and identifies a Mt. Mercy college faculty member as part of the context.
Pennsylvania's supreme court 6-1 overturned the contempt convictions of Robert Taylor and Earl Selby, Philadelphia Bulletin executives, who refused to reveal sources. The ruling vacated $5,000 fines and five day jail terms while allowing continued bond pending appeal. The court held the 1937 statute did not shield disclosed sources in this investigation.
Dwight Nichols 28 of Cedar Rapids pled not guilty in municipal court to an assault and battery charge after an altercation near Third Avenue and Second Street SE. The victim, Thomas Herold 19, was treated for a head cut at St. Luke's hospital and kept overnight for observation. Nichols is scheduled for trial July 21. He appeared voluntarily at the police station.
A Van Horne truck driver James A. Meek 32 was injured when his cement truck overturned at Seven teenth avenue and Tenth street SE. He was treated for a chest contusion and released from St Luke's hospital. Police traced the accident to a broken left rear frame while turning onto Tenth Street.
Swift and Co. will double cattle slaughter and boost hog kills by a third at its Sioux City plants with $500 000 to $600 000 in plant upgrades mainly for cooler and refrigeration space. About 900 workers remain, with clerical roles for salaried staff likely to shrink slightly. Some operations like smoking curing and production of frankfurters and sausages will be discontinued. Union notice issued. 90 day notice required. John Davidchik of the United Packing House Workers Union says officials will study the plan.
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