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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1961
Page
3
Wednesday through May 31 weather and temperatures report cooler conditions. Daily highs in the upper 80s to low 90s with overnight lows in the upper 60s. Rainfall totals near 0.80 inches for June and 1961 cooling trends noted. Community notices include births marriages and a long list of local traffic and public safety violations.
President Kennedy and Charles de Gaulle lauded Franco American ties as crowds cheered along the Champs Elysee. Kennedy recalled Canada talks and French cultural links while De Gaulle pressed for France's stronger voice in allied policy. Rain dampened attire as wreaths were laid at the tomb of France's Unknown Soldier.
The conference board passed a resolution giving Schrodermier full authority to handle personnel problems as they arise. A separate resolution approved an audit by the state auditor to review the assessor’s books, Sutera stating it is prudent and protective for all involved, including Mr. Linkletter.
Patricia Tyler Sublette of 3725 Center Point Road NE earns a Bachelor of Science in Home Economics from Olivet Nazarene College in Kankakee Indiana. James H Rieniers of 2517 Beveridge SE will receive a Bachelor of Architecture at the University of Houston. Cedar Rapids students Kenneth P Quinn of 4400 Pepperwood Hill SE and Michael Schimberg of 361 Park Terrace SE win bachelor degrees at Notre Dame’s commencement on Sunday.
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Cedar Rapids area workers voted 3 to 2 to ratify a new wage agreement with Northwestern Bell. The contract, reached May 21 with the Communications Workers of America, requires ratification by a majority across the five-state area before taking effect. Local 7101 also covers Anamosa Monticello and Vinton. wage increases range from 1.50 to 3 per week.
United Air Lines and Capital Airlines confirmed their merger with the signing of the merger document by the Delaware secretary of state. United President W. A. Patterson issued a message to United Capital employees promising cooperation and a successful integration into a single airline family.
Emma B. Hubbard 85 of 2011 Eastern Blvd SE Cedar Rapids died in a hospital Wednesday. Born Oct 15 1875 she married Lucius Hubbard May 17 1899. Surviving are sister Mrs Karl Seelig and brother Julius Markert both of Cedar Rapids. Services Friday 1 30 at Beatty Bearle’s with Rector D A Loferski St John’s Episcopal burial Oak Hill. Friends may call after 6 p m. casket not opened. The item also references local civic safety concerns about child ice cream cart drivers and ordinance discussions with no further action captured.
The Dominican dictator Rafael Trujillo died after a gun battle with a group of attackers as he traveled from Ciudad Trujillo toward his San Cristobal estate. The driver and Trujillo were wounded. Trujillo drew his revolver and returned fire. His body was found in a car trunk. several attackers were wounded and one was a former brigadier general Juan Tomas Diaz.
City council debated action on youthful ice cream vendors again this spring. A petition from owners of many stands prompted a review of regulating or prohibiting the 3 wheeled carts on city streets, with private property sales allowed.
The service is set for 9 a.m. Saturday at Immaculate Conception Church with Rt. Rev. Msgr. Maurice S. Sheehy officiating. Burial will follow at Mount Calvary. Monahan Stewart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
A legislative committee found that no member of the 1961 Iowa legislature received free liquor. The governor threatened removal proceedings against commission members. Erbe asked for details on any bonus liquor, amounts received, and disposition of it. Burris denied transfers from Camp Dodge to the statehouse during his tenure since 1957.
Four Albanians including the former commander of the Albanian navy were executed in Tirana on Wednesday for allegedly plotting to overthrow the Communist regime. The AP report notes the condemned were executed after charges of treason and conspiracy.
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Clarence Sandstrom 38 of 1015 Fifth Ave SE was sentenced to 10 years in Fort Madison pen for larceny of a motor vehicle after pleading guilty in Linn district court. This is his second 10 year term this year and the judge ordered concurrent sentences for the theft from Karen Coglan on May 22 and a February check forgery case.
Leslie W. Newton, 24, was sentenced to 10 years in the Fort Madison penitentiary after pleading guilty in Linn district court to uttering a forged check. He will serve two concurrent sentences stemming from a parole violation and a separate August forgery conviction.
Linn county supervisors said they will continue purchasing right of way for a mile of blacktop near College Community School. The work is stalled by two landowner appeals to Linn district court who have requested jury trials not possible until September. If awards are excessive, the road may be dropped.
District Judge Floyd Philbrick approved a plan to transfer Linn County Farmers Mutual Creamery Assn of Coggon from receivership to a new entity. The Coggon Creamery Corp. took over the plant on the new lease arrangement and began operations Thursday under the receivership plan.
The board renewed a county policy with Iowa National Mutual Insurance Co Cedar Rapids. It covers county cars and trucks with a premium of 1478.20 dollars and provides 25000 liability for any one person injured in an accident 50000 liability per accident and 10000 for property damage.
Jake Poohl charged with operation of a vehicle impaired faced a Wednesday afternoon court appearance. Poohl Jr Marion entered a plea seeking leniency as sentencing proceeded.
Poohl was arrested Tuesday at the intersection of A Street and Sixteenth Avenue SW. Judge Charles Pennington Roth sentenced Poohl to six months in the county jail and suspended five months of the term for driving a motor vehicle with a suspended license.
Virgil L. and Eleanor M. Bowser filed suit in Linn district court against the Iowa Highway Commission appealing a condemnation award for $7,625 damages to their farm from highway projects on routes 64 and 151.
Jean A. Carney versus John M. Carney seeks separate maintenance. The Travelers Indemnity Company sues Paul K. Gladfelder for 257.63 on a promissory note. Lee Passmore of Passmore Funeral Homes sues E. Yolanda Smith for 570.42 under an agreement.
A divorce suit brought by Corrine Augustine against Jack Augustine was dismissed without prejudice, meaning the plaintiff may refile the case. No indication of fault or settlement terms was reported.
Gjellefald Construction Co of Forest City placed the apparent low bid of 389 565 for the Prairie creek sewer project, 87 086 25 under the city estimate. Next low bidder was Hennessey Brothers of Cedar Rapids at 394 878 25 with five bids up to 426 1859 25 from a St Paul firm. The two low bids were sent to the engineering department for study and recommendation, with contract to be let Monday. The sewer will open land for southwest side development and run from Prairie creek near Sixth street SW to Edgewood road, 400 feet south of Wilson avenue, serving area largely south of Twenty seventh avenue between Prairie creek and Edgewood road.
Steven L. Webber, 19, of Marion enlisted in the air force, reported by Cedar Rapids recruiters. He will start with basic training at Lackland air force base in Texas followed by administration training. Airman Kenneth E. Pirtle, son of Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Wisehart, completed basic at Lackland and was moved to Greenville air force base in Mississippi to train as a fire protection specialist.
Seven white freedom riders in Jackson Mississippi began a hunger strike in the city jail to press federal court orders ending segregation in South transportation facilities. Reports of beatings at the Hinds County penal farm prompted an official investigation as jail officials ordered time off for Farm Supt. Max Thomas. args
Water samples were collected from Cedar River after a high odor rating of 400 at Charles City. An engineer was dispatched to Cedar Rapids as BOD tests require time, reducing odor rating to about 7, with state health officials monitoring results.
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