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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1963

Page

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Red Refuge To Mystery Man Philby

Moscow radio reported Harold Kim Philby has been granted political asylum and Soviet citizenship. The former British diplomat and journalist, sought after for tipping off Burgess and MacLean, disappeared from Beirut last January and is said to hold a leading intelligence role.

London Moscow Radio Harold ‘Kim’ Philby Russia Philby Beirut Lebanon Guy Burgess Donald MacLean Foreign Office Moscow Supreme Soviet Middle East

Treaty Has No Gimmick Says Mansfield After Conference

Senator Mansfield declared no gimmicks or side issues surround the test ban treaty after a White House breakfast with President Kennedy. He warned bipartisan ratification looked strong despite Republican leaders not attending a Moscow signing. Dirksen declined Moscow, citing concerns over implications and full effects. The piece covers reactions to the treaty, British security questions around Philby, and a flood of supportive telegrams to the White House.

Washington Mansfield D-Mont Kennedy Senate White House Moscow Dirksen R-Il Rusk Humphrey Dminn

Riley Says Shaff Plan Is Foot in Concrete

Rep. Tom Riley blasted the Shaff Plan for Iowa reapportionment as a foot in concrete not a door opener. He spoke after being elected president of Linn County Iowans Against the Shaff Plan at a public meeting about 60 attended at the Roosevelt hotel. New officers include Mrs. Charles Cebuhar as vice president and Lawrence E. McGrath as treasurer, Cedar Rapids. Sen. Martin Wiley and Rep. John M. Ely Jr. joined advisory roles.

Iowa Tom Riley Riley Linn County Shaff Plan Organization Roosevelt Hotel Charles Cebuhar Lawrence E. McGrath Cedar Rapids Martin Wiley John M. Ely, Jr Rep Ely

Burglars Steal 500-Pound Safe From Globe Loan Co

In Iowa City unknown burglars moved a 500 pound safe containing about 1000 to 2000 dollars from the Globe Loan Co office on the second floor of the Dye building between 10 30 p m Monday and 5 30 a m Tuesday. Entry was gained by breaking the front door glass and forcing the door. The safe was rolled to the stairway and likely required at least three men to carry it away. The attackers also entered the University bookstore on the first floor but took nothing.

Iowa City Globe Loan Co Wayne Winter Winter University

Killed Four Hours Before Wedding in Michigan

In Bloomfield Hills, Raymann Zehn der, 21, died less than four hours before his wedding when their car crashed into a tree during last-minute errands. Bride Betty Meggs, 22, was badly hurt. Zehnder was an apprentice plumber and Meggs a Pontiac nurse. The couple planned a weeklong Arkab honeymoon and to meet Betty’s parents in Forrest City. The Zehnder family prepared for the ceremony as the news came from the church pastor. Raymann’s brother Gary, 16, told guests there would be no wedding.

Bloomfield Hills Mich Raymann Zehnder Betty Meggs Zehnder Meggs Pontiac Forrest City Ark Betty Raymann Gary

Rate Children More Fit Not Tough Enough

A White House committee led by Bud Wilkinson reports school children are fitter and stronger than years ago but still insufficiently tough. About 20 percent of public and 35 percent of parochial students lack organized physical education, while 4 of 5 tested meet minimum standards.

Washington UPI White House Kennedy Council On Physical Fitness University of Oklahoma C. B Bud”’ Wilkinson

Retired Gen Medaris foresees Russia graduates surge by 1970

Gen J B Medaris, former head of the army ballistics agency, predicts Russia will produce more than 250,000 scientific and technical graduates annually by 1970, signaling a rising Soviet technical workforce.

Tampa J. B. Medaris Army Ballistics Agency Russia

Driver Killed in Two Truck Collision near Manchester

Robert L. Eberhart age 38 of New Hartford died in a two truck crash about 1 45 a m Tuesday on highway 20, 114 miles west of Manchester. His semi loaded with powdered milk tipped after sideswiping a westbound truck driven by Wayne Schacherer of Laurens. Schacherer's vehicle lost its left front fender but remained upright. Eberhart was pinned until 6 a m. Schacherer was uninjured.

L. Eberhart New Hartford Manchester Eberhart Wayne _ Ingersoll Lines Waverly Wayne Schacherer Laurens Schacherer M and J Hakes Lines

Resume Geneva Arms Meetings

The United States said it will push for a comprehensive treaty banning underground nuclear tests at the resumed 17 nation disarmament conference in Geneva. Ambassador Charles Stelle told delegates that the limited test ban does not meet the strongly preferred objective of banning tests in all environments.

Geneva U. S U.S Charles Stelle

Peking Drive To Step Up Tension Seen

U S officials said Korea killings hint a deliberate Chinese campaign to raise Asia tension and thwart East West talks. They warned of intensified Communist activity in the Indian border area and South Vietnam and possible artillery pressure on Que Moy and Matsu.

Peking Drive Washington UPI U.S Korea Red China Asia South Vietnam Quemoy Matsu North Korea Peking Khrushchev Britain Russia

Raiders Hunt Extended to Each Bush in Korea Clash

U S and South Korean police backed patrols killed four North Korean infiltrators near the Fourth Cavalry post south of the DMZ after an ambush that killed two U S soldiers earlier. An American and a South Korean officer died in a grassy area south of the Imjin River as searches continued for remaining infiltrators.

Seoul U.S U.S. Fourth Cavalry Regiment Demilitar Imjin River Bangdong-iri George Creel U.N. Command First Cavalry Division U. S. Seventh Infantry Division Cpl George Larson Davison, Mich Panmunjom William Foster Baltimore

Word Barrage By Conrad Fink

Communist China accused the United States of threatening Korea and southwest China. Beijing broadcasts alleged U S imperialists send Nationalist saboteurs for assassination and spying to block Korea reunification, urging immediate U S withdrawal from South Korea.

Conrad Fink Tokyo China U.S Korea Southwest Peking South Korea Red China

Two East Germans defect at Checkpoint Charlie for a beer

Manfred Tucher and Heinz Heger, privates first class of the border troops, used the phrase Have a beer as they crossed the wall at Checkpoint Charlie to defect to the West. Four others failed in pre-dawn escapes, one via a rope rigged from a fifth floor window, all halted by guards and searchlights.

Berlin UPI Friedrichstrasse Manfred Tucher Heinz Heger Ropos People's Police Checkpoint Charlie Tucker Dow West Berlin

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