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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1961
Page
3
In Norwalk California a 14 month old boy died after a toy box lid fell on his neck during a visit to the Brown family. The box, built by love to cradle children’s keepsakes, was destroyed by grief as relatives mourn the accidental death.
A list of individuals across multiple towns fined or bond forfeited for traffic violations. Names include Gary Butz Norway Paul Kent Mt. Vernon Ronald Johnson Mildred Izer Lille Elmore Robert Hoffman Mt. Vernon Daniel Medeiros Oakland Ruby Woodward Mt. Vernon others with charges such as improper passing disobeying traffic signal illegal turn and failure to yield with fines ranging from 2 to 25 dollars plus costs or bond forfeiture.
CHICAGO AP Melvin Jones 82 founder and secretary general of the International Assn of Lions Clubs died Thursday after a long illness.
In Memphis, Elvis Presley’s uncle filed a bankruptcy petition listing debts of 5817 dollars and 410 dollars in assets including 10 dollars cash. Gatekeeper Travis Smith said Elvis did not know of his uncle’s financial troubles which were attributed to heavy medical expenses.
The Collins Radio Co. converted a coast to coast data link from punched cards to magnetic tape for Douglas Aircraft. A 2200 mile link connects the Charlotte North Carolina missile plant to the Culver City California computer center, via a Kinetape system and leased lines.
MEMPHIS AP A telephone company official demoed direct long distance dialing to a civic club. John Ryan dialed four times to wrong numbers before connecting to the Montreal weather bureau where the forecaster spoke in French.
Plans for four pools include synchronized swimming lessons by special instructors with a fee likely. Concession stands will operate at each pool. Donald Macha will supervise pools and coordinate activities with managers Gay Dahn Ellis John Hamilton Jones Steve Marrs Bever and Gene Seehuzen Noelridge.
President Kennedy says understanding Khrushchev’s stance is crucial and the U S understands its own stance. He notes a study of three wars shows miscalculation as a cause and stresses U S unity in commitments. He cautions that peace with Red China requires mutual effort and sees ongoing hostile actions from China.
Showers and thunder storms threaten southern Iowa as a stationary front shifts through Missouri. Expect occasional storms in extreme south into Saturday, with cooler northern highs in the 70s and Friday night lows in the 50s to 60s. Unsettled and near seasonal conditions continue Sunday.
The British handed Northern Cameroon back Thursday as part of Nigeria, restoring the region to Nigerian control per the AP report from Lagos.
In Khartoum, Sudan an epidemic of cerebro spinal meningitis worsens as a heat wave pushes temperatures to about 110 degrees. Health officials report rising cases and demand urgent medical response. Local clinics brace for patient influx and public health advisories intensify.
The exchange discusses Kennedy's attire in Versailles as he arrives in white tie with a felt hat. A correspondent notes no issue in a past event while in Vienna for the upcoming visit. Smitty’s blunt forecast hints at broader diplomatic impressions during the London tour and the Vienna stop.
Milwaukee high school junior Carol Hubatch, unable to swim, dived into the Milwaukee River to rescue a kitten tossed by two unnamed youths from a bridge. She was helped out by classmates Ross Pochett and Ted Adams who pulled her from the water after the kitten fell 50 feet. The kitten was taken to an animal shelter.
MOSCOW AP The Soviet Venus rocket launched February 12 may be in silent solar orbit and unreachable. It was to fly by Venus within 62,000 miles between May 19 and 21 and release a relay antenna, but radio contact failed after February 27, and scientists believe contact is lost.
Washington officials reported six nations and the World Bank pledged 2.225 billion dollars to support India's economic development over two years. The United States led with 1.045 billion, France pledged 30 million, Germany 364 million, Japan 80 million, United Kingdom 250 million, with the World Bank and IDA offering 400 million in long-term loans.
Robert F. Holladay of Cedar Rapids is to receive a Parsons College degree this week. His name was omitted from an earlier list of graduates.
The declaration of taking for the Cedar Rapids post office will be filed soon with just compensation deposited for landowners. Stipulations exist for most of the 40 tracts subject to Justice Department approval, after which judgments will issue and funds disbursed, with possession possibly by December 1. The site sits between Sixth and Seventh streets and Sixth and Eighth avenues SE.
The Niagra County district attorney and Notre Dame and Albany Law School graduate, in his sixth term, remains neutral on the 1964 candidate. He rose to prominence as chair of the House Republican Campaign Committee aiding GOP gains. Appointed district attorney in 1948 by Gov. Dewey, he also served as Nazi war crimes trial assistant prosecutor in Nuernberg. He and wife Stephanie Wagner, both Lockport natives, reside at Olcott on Lake Ontario with two teen daughters and a son.
Mayor Ed Jochamsen announced in May 1958 that three operational changes at the Waterloo plant would obviate a 2.224 million expansion. In 1959 a 170 thousand contract for improvements was let, with officials saying the plan was balanced to increase capacity. Dr. Paul Houser and local officials awaited test results on water quality from labs in Iowa City.
A TV guide blurb notes Friday night programming at 10 00 featuring NEWS WEATHER and SPORTS on KCRG-TV 9 highlighting the lineup for viewers.
Albert Hawkins 43 of Belle Plaine and Joseph Haley 34 of Mechanicsville were injured Friday morning when a semi trailer slipped off its jacks and pinned them. Hawkins suffered a fractured hip and cuts. Haley had shoulder and chest injuries and was admitted for observation at St. Luke's hospital.
Premier Khrushchev arrives in Vienna for a conference with President Kennedy as both leaders seek easier tensions and possible progress. Khrushchev says goodwill can lead to gains, while Molotov is noted as Soviet representative to the Vienna ACC. The welcome includes President Schaerf and Chancellor Gorbach amid mixed applause and boos.
James Hagerty former White House press secretary and columnist Art Buchwald held a peace summit in Paris. Hagerty said relations are now friendly after a past parody column sparked a long feud.
President Kennedy will ride in a new plastic-domed limousine with an elevator back seat to lift dignitaries and visitors so they can be seen better as he passes by. The article notes the bubbletop design will reduce the need to crane necks or strain eyes for view.
Amelia A. Williams wife of Earl M. Williams died Friday in Des Moines after a life in Cedar Rapids born July 15 1871 in Germany Married November 1908 in Cedar Rapids survived by her husband two sons George M. Pickering California Walter V. Pickering Mason City a daughter Mary Louise Roslien Des Moines two grandchildren and three great grandchildren She was a member of First Lutheran church and Eastern Star Services Monday at Turner chapel 1 30 led by Rev Robert F Parker Burial Cedar Memorial Friends may call after 3 p m Saturday
Minnie Lund Shearer 63 of Forty-fourth St SE Cedar Rapids died Thursday. Born April 6 1898 in Cedar Rapids she married John T Shearer Sept 27 1919. Surviving are husband son Allen J two grandchildren sister Ann e Cain brother William Lund. Services Beatty Bearle's 1 30 Saturday Rev Louis Goldberg Dairydale Baptist Church Burial Linwood. Visiting hours after 6 p m Friday.
Mrs. Zarchinsky of the Immaculate Conception parish was interred after a Saturday funeral at 11 00 in the morning with the Rt Rev Msgr Maurice S Sheehy officiating. Burial followed at Cedar Memorial with Turier funeral home in charge.
Seven freedom riders remained in a Montgomery white waiting room then took a Trailways bus to Jackson Mississippi after a Friday delay. Police and deputies guarded the Montgomery station to prevent disorder, with some FBI presence noted. The group avoided the discriminatory lunch counter as earlier desegregation challengers did.
The Senate advanced funds to hire 4 575 internal revenue agents to crack down on tax dodgers. The provision was part of a $5.3 billion bill financing the Treasury Post Office Departments and the U S Tax Court for the fiscal year starting July 1.
Real estate advertising highlights broad price range for homes and apartments. Class 50 listing suggests options across budgets with various features and locations.
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