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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1963
Page
3
Daily Record reports Monday temperatures in multiple cities with highs mainly in the 80s, lows in the 60s, and scattered showers possible Tuesday night. It notes a warm, humid trend through Wednesday with sun and partial cloud later in the week. June rainfall totals and barometric readings are included, followed by a long column of birth announcements and obituaries from various locations.
A series of local notices lists multiple Cedar Rapids and nearby residents with fines for traffic violations including speeding and driving under the influence, plus separate entries on driving without a license and meter violations. Community events, reunions, sales, and club notices fill the rest of the page with service times and local announcements.
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Fidel Castro flew home from Russia in a TU-114 airliner and was met by no officials at the airport. The secrecy surrounding the arrival even surprised President Dorticos as Cuba focused on the dramatic moment and the day’s headlines.
An informed source says Castro did not meet Pope John XXIII’s death message’s arrival and instead called Corticos from an airport line before taking a taxi downtown, suggesting a delayed preparation or reaction to the pope's death.
World reaction follows Pope John's death with calls for unity and renewed church dialogue. Cardinals meet to elect a successor, likely an Italian cardinal such as Milan archbishop Giovanni Battista Montini. Three papal secret cardinals may influence the conclave, while leaders from Khrushchev to U Thant praise the late pope's peace efforts and outreach.
The board approved paving about three quarters of a mile on Thirtieth Street Drive SE from Cedar Rapids edge at a total cost of 50000. If approved, the county will pay half and the remaining 25000 will be assessed to property owners along the street. The project includes widening to 24 feet with eight inch concrete paving and added right of way. The paving will be in the 1964 county budget with a 1964 letting planned. 100 percent of owners signed the petition.
Linn county supervisors again reject Howard Mitchell zoning petition for 35 acres east of Covington. Board splits 2 to 1 with Miles Sutera voting for approval despite objections from Chairman Dudley Henderson and Anthony Scolaro who oppose funding and power to back the project. Mitchell seeks rural to residential rezoning for half acre lots.
Oklahoma City three major establishments lowered racial barriers Monday night, effectively ending segregation in the downtown area.
A civil suit filed Monday in district court by Donald C. and Bette Ann Spaight seeks damages of $21,172.75 for injuries from a crash. Defendants are R. J. Macnamara of 1301 Third Avenue SW and Quaker Hill, Inc., of Newark.
Mrs Spaight files a suit over injuries from a June 4 1962 crash on First avenue and Tenth street. She seeks 20686 dollars for back and neck injuries while her husband claims 486 dollars for the family car damage against Macnamara of Quaker Hill who rear ended the Spaight vehicle while she waited in traffic.
Nine men enlist in the Air Force with training at Lackland Texas and one joins the Navy heading to the San Diego training center. The air force group includes Dexter Wolfe Jr and Michael Stockman among others with specialties in general administration electronics and mechanical trades. The lone Navy recruit is William Merlo of Stanwood, age 17, entering general career field.
Hospitalman Ronald G. Stechcon on 14 day home leave en route from Balboa naval hospital to the First marine division at Camp Pendleton California. He is a recent graduate of hospitalman school at Balboa.
Donald D. Owens, 34, of Houston, already jailed in Fort Madison, admitted stealing drugs a .32 caliber pistol and money during a May 5 break in at an Omaha drug store under questioning by Linn County deputies and Omaha detectives. A detainer will be placed.
Sutera, longtime field assessor for Linn County and six year Linn board of education member, past president of the Supervisors Assn of Iowa and the Iowa County Officers Assn, has served on the state interim road study committee since 1959. He joins Des Moines on May 18 for a position offering substantially more pay than his current $6,000 annual supervisor salary.
Iowa liquor control commissioners tentatively approved advertising rules for liquor by the drink set to start July 4. Signs may not use the word liquor or saloon and must stay under 10 square feet, with exceptions for incidental signs and larger border designs. Final action likely next week.
Moscow reports Russia has revised its seven year economic development plan focusing on synthetic fiber production and consumer goods. The adjustment follows ongoing efforts to reduce reliance on imports and stimulate domestic industry.
Charles Victor Frantz a Palo resident for 33 years died at a Cedar Rapids nursing home at 5 p m Monday after a long illness born March 18 1880 in Tama county He is survived by two daughters Mrs Charles Wiener of Montour and Mrs Walter Wright of Cedar Rapids two sons Alfred and Charles both of Palo five grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren His wife Bertha preceded him in death in 1954 Services will be held at Turner chapel Cedar Rapids at 10 30 a m Thursday Burial will be in Palo Friends may call at the chapel.
Frank and Virginia explain how to make a movie in a DISCOVERY segment. The program airs 4 30 Wednesday on TV 9.
A UPI report notes a Belgrade exhibit opening Monday features about 1,400 books printed in the United States. The display showcases contemporary American publishing and attracts local readers to the cultural event.
Mrs Erna Mae Greenwood died at her home in Cedar Rapids after a brief illness. Born August 10 1883 in Mt. Auburn she married Ernest C Greenwood in 1916. Survived by husband two sons George W Meyer and Bernard E Greenwood a daughter Lydia Schultz two grandsons and two great grandchildren. Burial Cedar Memorial with services at Turner chapel Cedar Rapids. She was active in several veterans and auxiliary groups.
Edward E. Earl of 322 Thirty-sixth street NE Cedar Rapids died at 5 a.m. Tuesday in Veterans hospital Iowa City. Born April 12 1887 he was a World War I Army veteran survived by wife Marguerite and daughter Ellanor Earl Cedar Rapids. He belonged to Hanford Post American Legion and WWI Veterans. Funeral 10:30 Friday Beatty Bearle Funeral Home with Rector James Gum drum of St Michael Episcopal Church. Burial Cedar Memorial with military honors Wednesday after 3 p.m.
Walter J Grady of 1100 Ellis Blvd NW Cedar Rapids dies after a long illness. A World War I veteran, he was a Memorial Building employee, St. Patrick's Church member, and served in the American Legion and VFW. Sister Margaret Kell survives. Services at St Patrick's Thursday 9 30 a.m. with Fr J Robert McDonald. burial at Mt Calvary. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Wednesday at Teahen Chapel with Rosary at 8 p.m. Wednesday.
Word reached here of the death of Otto F. Stepanek 71 Cedar Rapids resident for 42 years who died Friday in Linz Austria after a sudden illness. Native of Vienna he was visiting his brother Frank and had been overseas about four weeks on a vacation trip. He came to this
Kristin Kay Kruckenberg infant daughter of Mr and Mrs James Kruckenberg 1608 Avenue NE died Sunday. Survived by grandparents Mr and Mrs Gerhard Kruckenberg Lowden and Mr and Mrs Walter Brendes Bennett. Graveside services Tuesday at London Cemetery with Chapman Funeral Home in charge.
Obituary entries list several individuals with service details. Robert F. Clark at Delta Christian church at 2 p.m. Wednesday by Rev R H Rubey with burial in Springfield cemetery and viewing at Kuba funeral home in McGregor. Clara Randle at Calvary Baptist church 1:30 p.m. Wednesday with burial in Fairfax and viewing at Turner chapel until 9 p.m. Tuesday. Wendl Henry Rehder at Turner chapel 3 p.m. Wednesday by Rev David Powell with burial at Cedar Memorial. Dorthea R. Wright at Turner chapel 3 p.m. Thursday by Rev Warren L. Feller with burial at Palo. Leo B. Mull at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Hesser Memorial chapel by Rev John M. Hardy with burial at Oak Hill cemetery.
A semi overturned at the I 80 junction with highway 1 near Iowa City around 2 45 am Tuesday. A hitchhiker inside the truck said the driver Harold Carfield of Spencer disappeared after a coffee stop. Shoes found in the truck and the driver’s absence suggest he got lost and went off an embankment while en route from Chicago to Hastings Nebraska.
United Nations Secretary General Thant estimated on Monday that sending 200 UN observers to Yemen for four months would cost 807 500 dollars.
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