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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1960
Page
2
Forecast through Friday calls for fair pleasant weather with low temperatures around 50 to 57 and highs near 83. Noon Thursday readings show 76 at 2 p.m. reaching 79, rainfall totals for June at 0.52 inches. normal June 5.21 inches. Barometer falling, winds SSW at 18 mph. Births and local notices list several named families and legal ad items.
In Moscow Premier Khrushchev outlined fresh disarmament proposals to leaders of all nations at the summit. A letter with details was to be released later, promising yearly staged disarmament patterns beyond last fall’s VNU plan.
Obituary notices list ages and service details for residents including Sigourney Mrs Fred Samon 86 Rose Hill Reynola Maynard Louis Ponsar 82 Decorah Eric Albertson 94 Delis ing Wright Calmar Mrs Mike Graf 82 St Aloysius Earlville Adelaide Brewster 89 Monona Kate Wickersheim 176 Oelwein Mrs Robert Pruckler 65 Agnes Wagner Dunkerton 58 Mrs Francis Russell Decorah Lester Arthur 72 Fayette Edward Lyon 68 etc Funeral services scheduled Friday or Saturday at local churches and chapels in multiple communities
In Havana, Raul Castro ordered a purge of Cuba's air force leading to arrests of many jet pilots and officers. Reports say the crackdown began May 27 and includes the commander of the jet squadron and eight pilots along with the B-26 bomber squadron commander. At least 16 pilots detained amid loyalty concerns to the Fidel Castro regime.
The article describes a split in the city council over whether to cooperate with schools. One faction argues for hands-off policy due to lack of enforcement and contempt risks, while Commissioner Gardner supports providing services to schools and children. McGuire’s ruling was placed on file for further discussion.
The court of appeals interprets the consent decree as allowing district court removal of monitors for any reason. It held the court must issue a show cause order before removal, and if the monitor objects he must receive a hearing and a formal order to appeal.
British Minister of State John Profumo signaled Britain may consider joining the European Coal and Steel Community and Euratom and possibly the European atomic authority. He stressed no definite bid, awaiting welcome and economic impact while honoring Free Trade Association loyalties.
Cedar Rapids city council denied a B-1 neighborhood shopping zoning change for 2310 Johnson Avenue NW amid strong neighborhood opposition with 92 new petitions against it. The panel also approved moves to rezone several parcels including R-2 to R-1 at 3363 Center Point Rd NE and other adjustments by local property owners.
The council approved Second and Third streets for one way travel in April 1959 by a 4 to 1 vote with Finance Commissioner Shank opposing. Bob Johnson was safety commissioner at the time and warned that one way traffic would jeopardize safety and create delays and accidents.
Local enterprise Mr. Business Man broadens its sales by placing multiple advertisements in the Gazette Want Ads. The move aims to attract new customers and boost visibility across the region.
Gates testifies that U 2 flights over the Soviet Union were weather related and not meant to be a moratorium during the summit. He confirms briefing by the CIA on an April 9 flight and says he approved the program, with the defense department as a primary customer for the resulting intelligence.
Secretary Gates said he assumed full responsibility for the alert and defended the decision as proper and essential. Fulbright called the hearings fruitful while noting the value of examining what happened to correct mistakes.
Thomas H. Duffy 22 of 3803 Eave NE received a suspended four month jail term after pleading guilty before Judge B J Maxwell to indecent exposure. He was accused of appearing in doorways of his home partially undressed on March 25.
Judge Floyd Philbrick denied a motion for a new trial for Robert Conner who was found guilty May 10 by a district court jury of soliciting funds from state employees for political purposes. Wills admitted list two Pohorsky daughters Libbie and Elsie and son Jerry as heirs. Estate notices include Alma Mach and Thomas Dougherty names with executors. Also suit filed Witwer Grocer Co. v Melvin and Genevieve German for 5927.16 on promissory note. Dismissed divorce petition Rachel L ODeen v Buelford ODeen.
Senator Johnson says Khrushchev tries to split the American people but will fail. He notes U S policy is bipartisan and Russia does not interfere in internal affairs. The letter also from Stevenson Rayburn and Fulbright urged Khrushchev to keep the conference alive and support for Eisenhower peace efforts.
Safety Commissioner Ralph Mikesell promoted Patrolman Robert V. Buresh to traffic sergeant with Cedar Rapids city council approval. Buresh earned the post from a civil service eligibility list, creating the vacancy by moving Traffic Sgt. Lyman N. Emery back to patrol duties.
Bertha E Eby 84 a Cedar Rapids resident for 35 years died at Onslow at 6 10 p m after a long illness She was born in Emeline on April 7 1876 Survived by six daughters Mrs Walter Young Mrs Eric Skinner Mrs Rudolph Ambueh Mrs Ted Kilgore Mrs William Carden and Mrs Loren Bobst three sons Walter Thaine and Duane two sisters and 16 grandchildren Services at Beatty Bearle's at 1 30 Saturday Burial Linwood Friends may call at the chapel after 7 Thursday
William L. Raker 51 of 412 Linwood St SW Cedar Rapids died in a hospital at 5 45 a m Thursday after a brief illness. Born October 23 1908 he married Mary Ellen Convey October 30 1933. Surviving Mrs Raker a sister Helen Ralston of Robins and a brother Webster of Cedar Rapids. He was a member of St Ludmila church Eagles and Cedar Rapids Bowling Association and to be buried from St Ludmila Church Monday. Rosary at 7 45 p m Sunday at the chapel. friends may call after 7 Thursday.
Fred L Prochaska 62 of 1209 Third st SE Cedar Rapids died Wednesday night after a short illness. Born March 27 1898 he was a brick layer for more than 40 years. Survived by wife Linnie married June 9 1920 a daughter Mrs John Buchanan of Alexandria DL two sisters Mrs Joseph Klemish Cedar Rapids and Mrs Percy Garrettson Wichita Kan three brothers Emil Cedar Rapids Joe and Robert Alhambra Calif and four grandchildren. Services at Brush chapel 2 Saturday by Rev J Richard Wagner burial Oak Hill friends may call chapel Friday.
Louise K Langton a Cedar Rapids native and Coe College graduate died May 26 in Auburn Washington after a career teaching at St Maries High School operating a Spokane area resort and Seattle area restaurants She is survived by her husband a daughter Darlene Jordan of Atlanta Georgia and four grandchildren Services were held May 28 in Auburn
Cedar Rapids resident for years until moving to Delhi dies Wednesday after a long illness. Active in Daniels Park Presbyterian Church Cedar Rapids. Her husband survives. Services Sunday at 2 in the church at Delhi.
Lloyd Van Duzer aged 78 died Friday in Longmont Colorado. He was born in Cedar Rapids and moved to Colorado many years ago with his parents the late Dr. and Mrs. Frank Van Duzer.
Services for Nellie Clark Broberg and Susan Marie Cummins announced in Tur ner chapel with Rev. D A Loferski and Rev. Richard Wagner. Burial for Nellie at Linwood and for Susan Marie at Cedar Memorial. Also a service for Mrs Wesley Tur jner chapel by Rev. Robert MacDanel at 3 Friday with burial at Cedar Memorial.
Cedar Rapids bids for a two station project at Noelridge Park and Williams Boulevard totaled 220,685 under an Architects estimate of 219,000 for the combined mechanical and electrical work. Abell Howe led Williams bid at 99,435. Noelridge bids ranged from 80,995 to 82,675. The project is funded by a 240,000 bond approved last November. One mechanical bid was rejected for arriving after the 10 a.m. deadline.
Broadway wage talks continue with Equity seeking pension funding from 1 percent of weekly payroll rising to 4 percent by 1965 and raised minimums. producers offer phased contributions and salary caps. rehearsal pay hikes debated as tensions heighten.
In Stornoway Scotland a Russian trawler docked with a 21 year old woman crew member suffering appendicitis for medical treatment. The action follows British reports that the vessel’s presence serves as a spying operation in the Hebrides.
Iowa crop reports show corn 60 percent and soybeans 20 percent planted, 8 to 10 days behind typical progress. Wet start delayed field work. by week end farmers pushed ahead, with western regions leading planting and soil moisture improving to adequate or surplus in most areas.
In Moscow four Soviet servicemen who drifted 49 days in the North Pacific before rescue by the U S navy were promoted. Tass reported spokesman Victor Ziganski, on their return, said one man was raised to senior sergeant while the others were made junior sergeants.
Managua AP reports Nicaragua severed diplomatic relations with Cuba accusing ambassador Quintin Pino Machado of plotting subversive acts against President Luis Somoza’s government. The move marks a sharp escalation in regional tensions.
SIOUX CITY AP Thom as M Collins of Cedar Rapids was elected president of the Junior Bar Section of the Iowa State Bar Association.
Classified line notes Want Ad classification 50 inviting readers to explore home ownership options and advertise a personal or rental inquiry. The item signals available housing opportunities and readership action in a compact notice.
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