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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1964
Page
2
Iowa GOP delegates heard Strong support for Barry Goldwater with Hickenlooper arguing against inflation and big government. Senator Miller spoke on the beef import bill while debate over an anti extremism plank and platform printing caused friction among delegates.
Des Moines reports Brandon Wonm &rm was elected unopposed as Fourth district committeewoman. Pardun, previously Second district chair, won amid a late challenge by Morris Axmear, with Selby securing the vote to unanimous status. Other Fourth district selections included Della Mack and Patrick Life.
In Grinnell and Davenport area caucuses, Mar iam M. Cloan of Chariton is named presidential elector for the district with no contests in the First and Second districts. The First district selects Ben Galler and Mrs. C. P. Weldin for central committee while Grace Cairns handles credentials in Davenport and Enos D. Miller with Charles O. Prazier oversee permanent organization. In the Second district Richard O. Shirk and Violet Nicolaysen are re elected to the state central committee. Frank Muller is named presidential elector and other members include B. D. Silliman and George Tillers for resolutions and permanent organization, with Mrs. Srias on credentials.
Arno E K Grabe of Shellsburg and David R Smith of 1216 Sixth Street NW each received a 30 day suspended sentence for false uttering of checks. Grabe wrote a $10 bad check June 19 to a Cedar Rapids supermarket and had a prior similar sentence on May 13. Smith wrote a $12 bogus check June 3 to a Cedar Rapids supermarket. Restitution was required.
Robert E. Whittle, 19, of 500 First Avenue NE, was fined $10 and costs on a charge of depositing rubbish on streets. He was arrested Tuesday after police accused him of dumping rubbish on Sixth Street SW between Twenty eighth Street and Hawkeye Downs while driving.
The 1965 city budget shows 49 funds with 18 decreases and 20 increases in tax levies. The largest rise is $111,300 for the fire retirement fund due to retirements. A new $9,500 levy funds an art gallery under recreation, while several departments and bonds hold steady or decline as listed.
The seven funds not requiring tax levy are highlighted as self supporting. They include sewer plant revenue, swimming pool admissions, water works fees, dam repair from hydro power, humane department pound fees, street construction road use taxes, and liquor store revenue. City must present 1965 budget to county auditors by Aug. 15 with final acceptance in January.
Six eastern Iowa men enlist or re enlist this week. Michael A. Collins 23 of Palo will go to Charleston for further assignment after four years service. Richard A. Sills 17 Marion, Raymond L. Fairchild 21 Marion, Danny L. Rudd 19 Marion, Harvey A. Miller 19 Marion all go to Great Lakes for recruit training in general or nuclear fields. Jeffrey M. Schumacher 17 and Lyman F Beebe 17 will head to San Diego for recruit training. Schumacher to hospital field and Beebe to general training. Ronald R. Waller 18 and Donald L. Goodwin 19 enlist in the Marine Corps with Waller to San Diego and Goodwin to October. Larry Meyer 17 Van Horne enlists in Army at Ft Leonard Wood. Linn County draftees James P. Schimberg Robert A. Hender and David R. Holliday inducted. 25 registrants examined at Ft Des Moines. Home on leave were Marine Pfc Joseph W. Yanda and Navy CPO Kenneth Kenyon who earned a Navy commendation medal.
Charles L. Janey aged 23 of 5510 Vermont St SW received a 30 day suspended jail sentence for assault and battery after pleading guilty at a June case. He was arrested June 24 for allegedly striking Leona M. Jones of 812 Fifth St SE. Trial had been set. sentence imposed after plea.
Dennis Dean Forrester aged 18 of 167 Sixteenth Avenue SW waived to the grand jury after arraignment in municipal court on a lewdness charge. He posted a $500 bond and was released. Police say the arrest followed a complaint from several young girls who passed his home.
Sir Winston Churchill announced his retirement from parliament and thanked the House of Commons, saying the final tribute would be remembered and cherished by himself and his descendants. He spoke Wednesday in London.
Weather segment on KCRG TV 9 with Bob Henry at 6 25 p m delivers current Midwest temperature forecast and quick conditions update for viewers.
Tony Huebsch of 2226 Bever avenue SE was named the June Jaycee of the month by the executive committee of the Junior Chamber of Commerce. Keyman certificates were awarded to Gerald Klaker, William Quimby, Curtis Winger, Marion, and William Peck of Chicago formerly of 296 Forty first street NE.
A 40 by 50 foot barn on the Jay Baily farm one-half mile east of Whittier was destroyed by fire Wednesday morning. Hay and some machinery were also lost. The fire, of determined origin, was discovered at 10:39. Whittier Marion and Central City fire departments responded to the alarm.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette established in 1883 lists subscription rates by carrier and mail including night edition six issues for 1.25 a month and 135 a year and afternoon editions plus Sunday seven issues for 1.35 a month or 14 a year with $23.40 a year for out of state. It notes mail subscriptions not accepted in towns with Gazette carrier service and gives the address at 500 Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids Iowa. The Associated Press holds exclusive rights to local news republication.
City council approves a 50 year lease with Merchants National Bank for an 80 by 20 foot air space passageway over Third Street SE between First and Second Avenues. Annual rent 500 dollars, effective August 1 1964, expiring July 31 2014. assessed value 4760 dollars. Bank to operate and maintain the passageway linking main building with motor bank and parking facility. Minimum 19 feet clearance required under the overpass.
In Warsaw AP reports both U.S. and Red China ambassadors agreed at a Wednesday session to reconvene September 23 for the ongoing ambassadorial discussions reflecting nearly a decade of talks.
A Gazette want ad prompts readers to call for selling unused items quickly. Local readers report successful sales and swift transactions after placing ads.
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