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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1963

Page

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Nixon in Hot Exchange in East Berlin

Nixon visited East Berlin with his wife and daughters meeting East German newsmen and security. He called the communists murderers on Karl Marx Allee amid guard control and crowded chatter about rights and race. The exchange included sharp retorts with a East Berlin reporter and a Negro U S mission press officer noted by Nixon.

Nixon East Berlin Patricia Julie State Department Karl Marx Allee Stalin Allee Budapest U.S U. S Jakobus John Hicks West Berlin Hicks St. Louis

Linn County Budget Requests Record Total For 1964

The Linn County board proposed a 1964 budget of 4,469,080, up 548,148 from 1963, with 3,282,500 to be raised by taxes and 1,186,580 from balances, fees, and state aid. A millage rise of .755 for towns and 3.761 for townships is planned, hearing likely August 13. The plan shifts 75,000 from the domestic animal fund to the general fund and seeks 41,080 from an emergency fund for possible transfer or interest use.

Linn County Board of Supervisors John Burrill Henderson General Fund Burrill

Marion Man Killed In Illinois Crash

Two men died when a livestock truck lost control in Wyanet Illinois. James E Borchardt 27 of Edwardsville and James W Linneberg 25 of Marion Iowa were killed. The Alkire Truck Lines Inc Marshalltown Iowa owned the truck. Four steers were killed.

Teens Taken From Parents Over Picketing Protest

Six teenage Negroes, ages 14 to 16, were removed from their parents by County Judge Charles Mathis after their continued demonstrations against segregated facilities. The judge ruled picketing harmed the children and placed them in custody with potential transfer to a juvenile detention home if foster homes cannot be found. Several hundred demonstrators gathered outside the jail in protest before a negotiated halt.

ST. Augustine Fla Charles Mathis

Indonesians Arrested for Suspected Subversive Activities

About 20 Indonesians were arrested on suspicions of subversive activities, police disclosed on Wednesday in Jesselton North Borneo.

Jesselton North Bor‘neo UPI

Johnson warns governors against exploiting civil rights debate

At a Miami Beach governors conference Vice-president Johnson bids leaders to seek a responsible, united American response on civil rights. Democrats push to prioritize rights, winning 38-3 with some governors voting no as they press for strong action and cooperation with the Kennedy administration.

LBJ Rocky Rockefeller Johnson Miami Beach White House State House

Camp Good Health Penny Carnival Notes and Donations

A historical clipping lists memorials and donations for Camp Good Health including tributes to Joseph Ersland Duane R Platner Ray Goodwater and Dr J E Smith. It also records a penny carnival proceeds from Cedar Hills and a backyard carnival by Sullivan and Hayes children plus a 1963 camp budget balance of 181 and a final balance of 6181 dollars.

Church of Covington Joseph Ersland Lloyd F. Nagel Duane R. Platner M. M. Platner Ray Goodwater Joe Kolarik Husband Ruth A. Rhoads J. E. Smith Clarence Cedar Hills Kim Kathy Diana Lori Kay Cindy Sullivan Hayes

Teamster calls for Kennedy to resign over civil rights pace

The Teamsters legislative counsel urged Atty. Gen. Robert Kennedy to resign, accusing the civil rights bill of being weak and discretionary. Kennedy defended the need for stronger tools, while union leaders highlighted 200,000 Negro members. Church leaders urged rapid enactment of Kennedy's program.

Washington Teamsters Union Atty Robert Kennedy Sidney Zagri Teamsters House Kennedy Atttorney Senate Judiciary Committee James R. Hoffa Zagri

Korth Offers To Quit If Senate Finds Influence In TFX Award

Navy Secretary Fred Korth testified publicly on Wednesday he would resign if investigators concluded improper influence affected the TFX contract decision favoring General Dynamics. He denied any conflict of interest, noted he severed ties with related firms, and affirmed his integrity despite pressure from Sen. Mundt.

Navy Fred Korth Senate TFX General Dynamics Fort Worth Mundt Senate Investigations Subcommittee Eorth Solomon Korth Continental National Bank of Texas Sen. Mundt

Parsons College Placed on Indefinite Probation

Parsons College in Fairfield Iowa was placed on indefinite probation by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools pending investigation. The association did not specify reasons, but questioned experimental programs like the team teaching system as part of ongoing evaluation.

Chicago Parsons ‘College of Fairfield North Central Assn. of Colleges and Secondary Schools Association Fairfield Paul Vonk Vonk Association Board Commission

Senate Withholds Resolution On Rail Rules Delay

Washington AP Senate leaders paused a resolution calling railroads to delay posting new work rules. House Commerce Chair Harris urged a 30 day hold and Loomis of the AA RR cautious but open to delaying, warning further postponements strain an ailing industry. A strike looms if rules take effect next week.

Capitol House Commerce Committee Kennedy Interstate Commerce Commission Harris Congress Daniel Loomis The Assn American Railroads Loomis

Governors Cancel Medicare Backing

A Democratic committee at the 55th governors conference canceled its endorsement of Kennedy’s health care program for the elderly. The panel, led by Gov. Richard Hughes, rewrote the report to push for another year of study and dropped calls for rapid congressional action funded by Social Security taxes. A Republican minority led by Gov. Mark Hatfield urged expanding Kerr-Mills aid for the needy elderly.

Miami Beach Governors’ Conference Kennedy Richard Hughes New Jersey Mark Hatfield Oregon Kerr-Mills

Goldwater Committee Formed in Westchester County

A draft Goldwater committee was announced Wednesday in Westchester County, home of Gov. Rockefeller. Herman Bates, fabrics manufacturer and president of the Young Men's Republican club of Westchester, disclosed the formation.

Ossining N.Y Westchester County Rockefeller Herman Bates Young Men’s Republican Club of Westchester New York City

Sharp quake rattles Taipei sending thousands outdoors

A sharp earthquake struck Taipei on a Wednesday causing thousands to rush from buildings and streets. Officials reported no immediate major damage and residents returned after initial shaking subsided.

Taipei

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