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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1961

Page

2

Weather Outlook and Local Notices From Arlington and Nearby

General forecast for the area calls for fair conditions north and partly cloudy conditions south through Sunday. Cooler nights in the southeast with lows in the 40s inland, highs in the 70s to near 80 in the northwest. Local reports include traffic fines, a newborn in Hodges family of Arlington, and multiple funeral notices.

Apolis Maco Orleans New York Angeles Seattle

Youth 18 Held For Car Thefts And Forged Checks

Michael A. Wear, 18, of 714 Memorial Dr SE, held in city jail on stolen car and forgery charges. He admitted stealing three cars, forging at least seven checks, and used the alias Jerry Thomas. Arraignment set for Monday in district court.

Michael A. Wear Memorial Dr. SE Wear Legion Marion Cedar Rapids Lindale Plaza Washington High School Jerry Thomas

Dominican ex-general assassination sparks six gun battles

The paragraph reports a Dominican Republic incident where Lt. Garcia Guerrero was killed while aiding an asylum request. Seven attackers took part in the assassination. Captured are former army captain Pedro Livio Cedeno engineer Roberto Pastoriza and another gun battle left Antonio Imbert wounded. Three others remained at large including Salvador Estrella and Antonio de la Maza Vasquez. Diaz did not participate in the slaying.

Garcia Guerrero Band i Pedro Livio Cedeno Trujillo Roberto Pastoriza Salvador Estrella Antonio de la Maza Vasquez Diaz

Weathervane Forecast for Iowa Weekend

Partly cloudy skies and pleasant temperatures are forecast for Iowa. A high pressure system over the north central states brings cooler conditions tonight with lows in the 40s and southern counties above 50. Sunday highs should reach the 70s with fair to partly cloudy skies.

United Press International North Central States Great Plains

Kaufman Named in 1930s Diary of Mary Astor

Screenwriter Morris Kaufman coauthored You Cant Take It with You and The Man Who Came to Dinner. He also contributed to Dinner at Eight Stage Door and Bring Up the Girls. Astor listed him as a love interest in her diary during the 1930s amid a custody suit over a daughter. His first wife Beatrice Bakrow died in 1945. they adopted a daughter. His second wife was Leueen MacGrath. they divorced in 1957.

Kaufman Mary Astor Astor Beatrice Bakrow Leueen MacGrath

Transportation Men Elect 1961 Officers

Clarence F. Slager of the Waterloo railroad was elected president of the Cedar Rapids chapter of Delta Nu Alpha transportation fraternity. Other new officers include Henry Matejka Jr as first vice president Donald D. Myers as second vice president William Scharnberg as secretary Robert Gilliatt as treasurer John Eggert as historian and Jerry Atwood as director. Carry-over directors are Richard J. Petska and A. C. Wurzer.

Clarence F. Slager Waterloo Railroad Cedar Rapids Delta Nu Alpha_ transportation fraternity Zuber Homestead Henry Matejka, Jr Donald D. Myers William Scharnberg Robert Gilliatt John Eggert Jerry Atwood

Prison Farm Head Reinstated After Self Defense Finding

Supt Max Thomas of the county prison farm was reinstated after investigators ruled he acted in self defense in a scuffle in which a Negro freedom rider was cut. Thirteen more freedom riders arrived in Jackson on two buses as arrests for breach of peace were made ahead of trials.

Jackson, Miss Max Thomas Thomas Jackson

Girl Suffers Minor Injury in 3 Car Collision in Cedar Rapids

A Cedar Rapids girl received minor injuries Friday afternoon in a three car crash on Sixth Street SW. David Ealy, 1222 Wilson Ave SW, hit the Brannaman car, which then struck Goodin’s vehicle. Diane Benson, 16, a passenger, was taken to St Luke’s hospital with a neck injury and released. no charges were filed.

Cedar Rapids Sixth Street David Ealy Wilson Ave Larry Brannaman Cave Brannaman Robert Goodin Volga Diane Benson St. Luke's Hospital

Fights Erupt as Japanese Parliament Passes Terrorism Bill

In Tokyo on Saturday the ruling Liberal Democrats rammed through a bill to wipe out political terrorism, sparking fistfights on the floor with Socialist Opposition members. Security moved to restore order as lawmakers clashed amid the vote.

Tokyo Japan

State of emergency declared in Zanzibar after election riots

An emergency was proclaimed on Friday on the British East African island of Zanzibar following election riots that left 9 dead and 145 wounded.

Zanzibar

Ellwood Graduates From Berkshire School in Sheffield

John Hamilton Ellwood son of Mr and Mrs William P Ellwood of 2336 Blake Blvd SE was graduated from Berkshire School Sheffield Massachusetts on Saturday.

John Hamilton Ellwood William P. Ellwood Blake Blvd Berkshire School Sheffield Mass

Washington and Jefferson Graduates Get Diplomas

Dr Virgil Hancher addressed 364 Jefferson and 438 Washington seniors at Kingston stadium urging hard work and continual learning. He cited education as a pillar of Western civilization, warned against expecting instant greatness, and praised America's massive educational tradition and federal system.

Virgil M. Hancher University of Iowa Kingston Stadium Washington and Jefferson Jefferson Washington Dr. Hancher

Kennedy Khrushchev Talks Steer Toward Quiet Accord

In a London or Washington setting Kennedy and Khrushchev led a detailed dialogue with Gromyko and Rusk contributing actively. Bohlen engaged in one exchange as an interpreter assisted. After lunch the leaders discussed privately with interpreters for about nine minutes in a garden setting before continuing in the music room for the afternoon.

Khrushchev Rusk Kennedy Gromyko Charles Bohlen Embassy Music Room

Al Pearce Dies A Former Radio Star

Al Pearce 62 died Friday in Newport Beach California from complications after an ulcer operation. He hosted network programs in the 1930s and later led his own variety show Al Pearce and His Gang.

Newport Beach Calif al Pearce al Pearce and His

Beetle Bailey Fun Comes Along For Your Vacation

The Cedar Rapids Gazette offers Beelte Bailey humor delivered to a vacation address. Call EM 2-1121 to arrange daily delivery and enjoy the strip during your time away.

Beetle Bailey Beetle Cedar Rapids

James Klein 19 Earns Air Force Academy Appointment

Cedar Rapids youth James Klein, aged 19, won an appointment to the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado. A Regis high school 1960 graduate, he ranked in the top 1 percent of his freshman class at Iowa State. He will report June 26 for nine weeks of training before starting academics.

Cedar Rapids James Klein United States Air Force Academy Colorado Klein Regis High School Iowa State University Sons of the American Klein Revolution Air Force Rotc Leonard Wolf Academy Ervin F. Klein Oakland Rd

Visitors Permitted at St Luke's Hospital

Mrs Alvin Vogel of 728 Third St SW may have visitors at St Luke's hospital. Graves items including artificial flowers and wreaths will be removed Monday June 5 at Cedar Memorial Park. Madeline Beauty Salon invites friends and customers at EM 3 3391.

Alvin Vogel Third St St. Luke’s Hospital Cedar Memorial Park Freda Burger Madeline Beauty Salon

Nacionalista nominates Garcia for re election by acclamation

In Manila the Nacionalista party nominated President Garcia for re election by acclamation on Saturday. The party rallied behind the incumbent as he sought another term amid political support and national leadership.

Church Broadcasts and Clergy Moves Across Iowa

Community church notices report station KCRG will broadcast from Westminster Presbyterian Cedar Rapids 11 to 12 Sunday services. Resignations and moves include Rev Gordon Major leaving Aurora Methodist for Bayonne New Jersey and Rev Robert E Frederick to Grace Baptist Des Moines. A reception honors Rev Alvin Boettcher Belle Plaine Congregational. Union Bible school planned for North English area.

Gordon Major Methodist Church Aurora Bayeal N.J Robert E. Frederick First Baptist Church Manchester Grace Baptist Church Des Moines Alvin Boettcher Belle Plaine

Cattle Die in Electric Farm Barn Near Monroe Iowa

Twenty five Holstein cattle were electrocuted at the William B. Shaw farm east of Monroe Iowa after an electrical fault in the milking setup. Veterinarian Dr H F Aalbers and tenants Mr and Mrs Earl Gray were present when 23 more cattle died in the afternoon. Loss estimated at over 5500 dollars as cattle neared 230 dollars each. All four people present escaped injury.

Monroe William B. Shaw Here H. F. Aalbers Aalbers Earl Gray Gray Aal‘bers Mmore

Murder Case Details in 3-Story Mansion Dispute

Police report a family quarrel ending in a fatal shooting of Robert Besch by his father Hans Besch. A .22 pistol and a .45 pistol were found with a shell in each. Robert, home from school, locked himself in his upstairs room and was killed after a dispute over unlocking the door. Lorraine Besch discovered the body and alerted a doctor and attorney before police were called around 12:29 a.m.

Tighe Bosch Robert Besch Lorraine

U S Signs Aid Agreements With South Korea

In Seoul on Saturday the United States formalized two million dollars in aid to South Korea. The agreements honor projects approved prior to the coup and mark a continuing aid program.

Seoul U S South Korea

Lost items are found with Gazette want ads

Gazette readers recover misplaced belongings through classified want ads. The notice highlights that missing items can be reported, and found items listed, in the daily listings. Readers are urged to check current ads for matches and contact details.

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