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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1963
Page
3
The Daily Record reports temperatures across cities with a forecast of partly cloudy skies through Saturday, scattered showers Friday night, and little overall change. Also listed are rainfall totals, barometer, humidity, wind, sun and moon data, plus a string of death notices and funeral times for several Iowa towns.
DES MOINES AP A three ton air conditioner costing 2001 dollars was installed in the Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Liddy’s office. The Executive Council members Liddy Abrahamson and Akers approved the project without the knowledge of Secretary of State Synhorst or Governor Hughes. The episode highlights procedural concerns in council dealings.
Ruth D Mills from LaVerne J Mills. Jean K Young from Richard P Young. Bernice Wernimont from John Vernimont. Charles F Dulin from Ira Mae Dulin. Margaret M Hall from Vonley B Hall.
The Profumo scandal unsettles Britain’s elite, challenging the idea that privilege accompanies governance. A closeup study explores who’s involved and how they rose, with a Sunday Cedar Rapids Gazette feature unpacking the implications for the Establishment and public trust.
A 19 year old Indonesian student from Malang in East Java apologized at the White House gate and returned Kennedy's tie clasp taken during a south lawn melee. The president gave a PT 109 tie clip in return and Bo Foo sought to restore calm after the crowd swarmed the president.
East German border guards fired 15 shots Thursday night to stop an apparent escape attempt to West Berlin. West Berlin police could not confirm injuries but stated that several people were arrested.
Patrol officials outline the highway patrols purpose as courtesy service and protection for travelers. A statewide safety education program gains momentum with ongoing cooperation from Iowa sheriffs police and other law enforcement agencies.
The Iowa liquor control commission issued liquor by the drink licenses to several Cedar Rapids venues including IOOF No. 58 Activity club and Mirror Lounge plus Elk Home Building Co in Oelwein and Kochs tavern in Cedar Rapids. Licenses range from 300 to 1000 dollars.
Ron Cochran with the News, correspondents from around the globe report at 6 o’clock each week night on Television 9.
Washington AP reports no evidence that 24 million bushels of American grain bound for Austria disappeared into the Iron Curtain. USDA officials testified to the House Agriculture Committee noting most diverted tonnage went to West Germany where it is ineligible under barter law. Investigations show Austrian importers acted as fronts for West German buyers, with West German authorities cooperating to trace shipments. Austria has been dropped from the program pending clarification.
Gary Buck 18 filed a district court suit seeking 150000 damages after a May 31 one car accident that killed Dalles Dorman 17 near North Liberty and seriously injured Glen Faulkner 29. Buck alleges spinal injuries and lifelong paralysis due to negligent driving by Dorman.
Robert L. Offerman sues Harold M. Kintzle in district court seeking five thousand dollars for injuries from a February 23 altercation at a Prairieburg farm sale. Offerman alleges Kintzle attacked him, striking his head and body, cutting his ear and injuring his knee and leg.
Ruth L. Bugg, 46, of Alburnett pled guilty to drunk driving and was fined $300 plus costs by Judge William Eads. She was arrested July 12 at 1 a.m. at Twelfth Street and Sixth Avenue in Marion after initially entering a plea of innocent.
Beijing protested Prague's expulsion of three Chinese correspondents describing the move as unreasonable. A Chinese broadcast said the action seriously undermined relations and blamed the newsmen for distributing a June 14 Chinese attack on Soviet policy.
Joseph Ambrose Ersland 84 retired postal clerk died at 8 05 am Friday in Cedar Rapids after seven years in the city born December 22 1878 in Cambridge married Anna Apland December 26 1906 in Cambridge attended Luther College Decorah survived by wife four daughters Marion Brown Swallum Jolita and others two sons Harold and John 11 grandchildren one great grandchild and a brother Arthur of Chickasha ok member of First Church of Christ Scientist Crescent Masonic Lodge memorial services at Turner Chapel to be announced later
A small navy practice bomb fell Friday on Market Street in San Francisco causing minor damage to two buildings and debris on the street. No injuries were reported as a seventh floor IBM window was shattered and bystanders heard a plane but saw no craft due to overcast skies. Robert Cuyler, office manager, was away from his desk at the time.
Cedar Rapids youths aged 15 16 and 17 admitted stealing Tom Naso s car at 901 Fourth Street SW Wednesday night after taking it to Eighth Avenue SW and abandoning it. The 16 and 17 year olds also admitted July 3 theft of Edward G Smith s car at 1910 Ninth Street SW. The youths remain in parental custody awaiting further action by juvenile authorities.
TV 9 presents The Flintstones in color and black and white at 7 30 Friday night. Wilma claims illness to secure a household helper in a humorous episode featuring Fred, Barney, and Pebbles.
Ernest Gralund 1526 Sixteenth Avenue SE Cedar Rapids longtime Wilson Co. retiree died Friday after brief illness in Veterans Hospital Iowa City He born June 4 1892 Lead South Dakota married Anna Spacek June 6 1929 in Cedar Rapids Survived by wife two sons Orton and Chester a stepson John Spacek two daughters Evelyn Curtiss Russell Ill and Jean Landon Clarkston Mich 16 grandchildren and three great grandchildren He was a VFW and Hanford Post American Legion member Memorial and military services planned at Turner Chapel Oak Hill cemetery Graveside services by VFW and American Legion Friends may call after 1 p.m Saturday
Clara Wellner widow of John Wellner and longtime Cedar Rapids resident died Thursday in Chicago after a short illness. Born September 28 1880 in Wisconsin she was preceded in death by a son a World War II casualty. Survived by daughter Mrs Florence Stork of Chicago sons Oscar of Chicago Robert of Waterloo and four grandchildren. Services at St Patrick's Church Monday at 9 30 a m Rev J Robert McDonald. Parish Rosary at Brady Mortuary Sunday 8 p m. Friends may call after 2 p m Sunday. Burial Mt Calvary.
Funeral services for Doris Marie Beatty Bearle Simon will be held at Hus Memorial Presbyterian Church at 1 30 p m Saturday with Reverend William B Harnish. Burial at Cedar Memorial. Charles Wright will have services at First Lutheran Church at 1 30 p m Saturday led by Dr Theodore A Youngquist and Reverend Richmond Anderson. Burial Cedar Memorial. Davis Frank C will be honored at Turner Chapel at noon Saturday with Reverend Don Anderson. Burial Shiloh Cemetery. Friends may call at Turner Chapel until 9 tonight and at the church Saturday from 10 a m to 1 30 p m. Casket will not be opened after service.
Tokyo ap reports Red China and Czechoslovakia will exchange data on chemical industries to improve collaboration.
Secretary McNamara said there were no leaks or compromises of U S military plans or current weapons systems in the Swedish and British security cases. He noted no special action is needed, a Wennerstrom past leak is likely dated, and he backed General Dynamics for the TFX contract despite Senate investigations.
Loren Hullinger Jr and Gustafson faced grand jury and municipal court timing on Friday in Cedar Rapids over an abortion case involving a 22 year old Minneapolis woman. Investigations show four Minneapolis women traveled in the same car to Cedar Rapids June 20, contacted Dr. Lockhart, and left within an hour. Warrants issued. Lockhart released on bond after arrest in Cedar Rapids and Gustafson jailed in Waterloo.
Mrs Wes Bartosh 78 of Walford dies in a Cedar Rapids hospital after a short illness Born October 16 1885 in Iowa County she lived most of her life in Walford Survivors include husband three sons Bert Clifford Harley a daughter Loyal Lohrer nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren Services Monday 9:30 a.m. at Holy Trinity Church Burial at Mt Calvary Cemetery Cedar Rapids Rosary Sunday 7:30 p.m. at Monsahan Stewart funeral home Cedar Rapids friends may call after 1 p.m. Sunday
A Cedar Rapids man, 32, was sentenced to seven days in the county jail or a $25 fine for resisting an officer after police found him intoxicated in the 200 block of Fourth Street SE Thursday night. He was also charged with intoxication and received a three day sentence or a $10 fine.
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