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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1964

Page

2

Power Shift Hinted as GOP to Regain Party Control

Oklahoma City AP reports GOP officials expect pro operatives to gain influence in party affairs. A San Francisco secret meeting discussed moving patronage away from White House staff toward national committeemen and state chairmen, with Barry Goldwater and William Miller criticizing Eisenhower era practices. Goldwater urged restoring traditional committee role.

Oklahoma City G.O.P Daily Oklahoman Mark Hopkins San Francisco Barry Goldwater William Miller Dispatch Miller Eisenhower Nixon The White House Goldwater

From Nine To Five Distracts From Fair Attendance

Report on the fair notes a lower patronage than expected. Baker cites weak attendance and an entertainment section poorly located as reasons for the shortfall, indicating profits are affected by fixed charges and reduced turnout.

Bomb nearly hits Jagan wife in Guiana attack

In Georgetown British Guiana a bomb narrowly missed Janet Jagan wife of Premier Cheddi Jagan. The blast injured 13 people two killed another at a trading house. Michael Forde died trying to remove the device at Freedom House as crowds faced security crackdowns and tear gas.

Georgetown British Guiana Cheddi Jagan Janet Jagan Freedom House Jagan People’s Progressive Party Michael Forde British Guiana Import Export Corp Guiana Janet Rosenberg Chicago South America Richard Luyt

Texas Pavilion at Fair Files for Bankruptcy

The Wynne Compass Fair Inc operators of the Texas Pavilion at the New York World’s Fair filed for bankruptcy in federal court to continue business while paying creditors. Assets are about 4.89 million with debts around 8.17 million led by 1.4 million owed to the New York World’s Fair Corp. The pavilion staged From Broadway With Love at Music Hall before planning to close in two weeks. A bond covers cast salaries with Actor’s Equity.

NEW York Wynne-Compass Fair, Inc Corp Music Hall Actor’s Equity Assn William Baker

Cuban refugees recount escape boat battle with militiamen

Ten Cubans reached Miami after a 56 hour drift from international waters following an attack by militiamen aboard their 22 foot escape boat. Refugee Valerio Mota said three militiamen boarded, stole clothing and weapons, stabbed one man to death, and left others wounded before the group fled.

Miami Valerio Mota Felipe Torres Felipe Mota Pepe Torres Franklin Jalip Jalip Key Largo Here Castro

Workman Injured In Parking Lot Collapse At Iowa City

Ken Schmidt, 30, of Iowa City, listed in good condition at Mercy hospital after head and back contusions from a Thursday accident while working on a business district parking lot clearing project. He was cutting a concrete beam when the platform gave way, partially burying him under concrete.

Iowa City Ken Schmidt Mercy Hospital Business District

No Time's Wasted with Want Ads Offer Clue

A brisk public notice touts rapid reach for want ads promising thousands of readers within hours. The pitch emphasizes speed and broad exposure for advertisers seeking quick response.

Subway Gangs Beat and Rob White Riders in New York

In Manhattan subway cars on Friday two white men were attacked and robbed by groups of youths described as Negro gangs. Julian Zalewski, 57, actor, reported being assaulted by about 15 youths and a girl who carried a cloth bag with watches and cash. He lost $26 and received treatment for injuries. Minutes later William Greene, 51, Yonkers pharmacist, was attacked by six youths led by a man in a silk top hat, losing his wristwatch and $100. Greene said the incident was robbery, not racial conflict, noting a Black man helped him.

New York Manhattan Julian Zalewski

Purdue hootenanny stars New Christy Minstrels on TV

Purdue University hosts a hootenanny featuring the New Christy Minstrels with Homer and Jethro headlining on KCRG TV 9 Saturday at 6 30 p m. The program showcases college performers and popular folk act in a campus entertainment showcase.

Purdue University New Christy Minstrels Homer and Jethro

Springville Horse Show Set for Sunday

A parade at 12 30 p m Sunday will precede a horse show featuring 11 classes such as farm pony flag races men and women western pleasure junior and senior musical chairs potato race and rescue race Judges are Loyal Byerly of Anamosa and Carroll Smola of Central City.

Loyal Byerly Anamosa Carroll Smola Central City

Weekend Theater Schedules at Paramount World Marion Drive-In And More

Listing of showtimes across venues including Paramount with Unsinkable Molly Brown and From Russia with Love, World with Robin and the Seven Hoods, Promises Promises, Marion with Hero's Island and Johnny Cool, C R Drive-In Black Sabbath Evil Eye Murder She Said, Twixt Town Kissin Cousins Twilight of Home Bride of Dracula.

Rko-Iowa Russia Marion Johnny Cool C.R

Ossian Woman N H Larson Dies at 69

Mrs N H Larson of Ossian dies at 69 wife of an Ossian veterinarian. Survived by her husband a daughter Mrs Wesley Bidsell of California a son Lyle of Waterloo and two grandchildren. Services planned at Schmitz funeral home.

Ossian N. H. Larson Wesley Bidsell California Lyle Waterloo Schmitz Funeral Home

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