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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1962

Page

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Erbe Hughes Victory Headlines Iowa Primary

In Des Moines Sen Bourke Hickenlooper and Gov Norman Erbe won easy victories in Mondays Iowa primary. Sonja Egenes 31 a mother of one won the Fifth district Republican nomination polling more votes than all three opponents. Harold Hughes won the Democratic nomination to oppose Erbe in November.

Des Moines Bourke Hickenlooper Norman Erbe Congress Iowa Sonja Egenes Harold Hughes Ida Grove Erbe Lewis Lint Hughes

Iowa Okays Nonpartisan Selection For Judges

Iowa voters approved a constitutional amendment ending partisan elections for the state supreme and district court judges. The measure sets up judicial nominating commissions to present nominees to the governor, with judges serving fixed terms and later running in nonpartisan retention votes. Ed Jones of the Iowa State Bar praised the decision as moving judges away from politics.

Des Moines Iowa Supreme Court State Bar Ed Jones Iowa State Bar Assn

More Results Congress Races

Republican and Democratic party results dominate pages noting legislative contests and candidate lineups for the November 5 election. County results and bond issues are listed alongside commentary by Hick and Hoover.

Congress Hick, Hoover

Hickenlooper Leads With 5-1 Edge In Senate Race

After all 2,484 precincts reported, Hickenlooper led Hoover 164 565 to 29 715. He questioned eligibility over a federal prison term for failure to register for selective service. He faces Democrat E B Smith of Ames in November. Smith was unopposed in the Democratic ballot. Erbe's win was not as strong but notable.

Hickenlooper Senate Republican Policy Committee Hoover E. B. Smith Ames Iowa Smith Senate

Vote Totals by Senate and Officials in 2,484 Percent Districts

The report lists vote totals by district and race with percentages and candidate names. Results include Senate candidates Hickenlooper and Smith, Governor races with Erbe and Hughes, and various state offices such as Agriculture and Judicial Amendment, plus district tallies for the Third, Fifth, and Seventh districts.

McClurkin Edges Ross by Narrow Margin in First District Bid

In Linn county Republican primary for first district supervisor McClurkin led Ross by 2055 to 2016 after initial returns. A Cedar Rapids precinct recount shifted 18 votes to Ross, reopening a three vote gap 2037 to 2034. Official canvass next Tuesday could alter the outcome.

W. L. McClurkin Linn County Donald M. Ross Cedar Rapids McClurkin Ross

Carpenter Becomes Second American Astronaut in Space

President Kennedy welcomed Malcolm Scott Carpenter to the White House after his orbital flight. The Carpenters and Walter Williams’ family drew a crowd, with staff and press, as they met Kennedy and visiting students. Carpenter thanked supporters of Project Mercury and urged continued backing for space exploration.

Associated Press Carpenter Kennedy White House Scott Carpenter Washington Malcolm Scott Carpenter America Walter Williams Project Mercury Atlantic Mrs. Carpenter Carpenters Wil Liams Mr. Kennedy West Virginia Rep Hechler DW. Va

William Beebe Dies Naturalist and Explorer at 84

William Beebe, 84, renowned naturalist and explorer, died Monday night in Trinidad, announced by the New York Zoological Society. Beebe gained fame for his deepfield research and pioneering jungle expeditions.

New York William Beebe Trinidad New York Zoological Society

Texas physician aids Estes hunt in banking probe

Pecos doctor John Dunn, 34, identified as amateur investigator who traced chattel mortgages tied to Billie Sol Estes. Dunn alerted authorities after his mother reported unusual mortgages, sought FBI talks, and prompted initial federal inquiry before officials ruled insufficient banking law violations.

Washington Pecos Texas Billie Sol Estes Justice Department John Dunn Estes

Stocks Rally After Erratic Trading Session

Stocks closed higher after a choppy day in New York with sharp declines and rebounds. The market recovered late as a diverse set of issues and fluctuating tape ended with gains.

New York

NYSE to probe traders in last week's upheaval

The New York Stock Exchange will open an investigation to identify exactly who conducted the buying and selling during last week's market upheaval. The move was announced Tuesday and aims to determine the parties behind the trades and their motives.

NEW York UPI The New York Stock Exchange Dillon

Market Slump Then Recovery With Mixed Closing

The session opened with a steep decline, followed by a vigorous rebound and a late selling drive that trimmed gains. In the final hour a rebound emerged as trading stayed heavy and the tape ran up to 34 minutes late. AT T rose after an early loss, Boeing edged higher, IBM recovered from a fall, and all three major autos posted small gains with most leading steels higher.

At&t Boeing IBM

Estes Accountant's License Suspended

The Texas board of public accountancy suspended certified public accountant Winfred Paul Jackson's license for two years after his report on Billie Sol Estes overstated Estes net worth at more than 13 million dollars while he was broke.

Austin, Texas iTexas Board of Public Accountancy Certified Public Accountant Billie Sol Estes Winfred Paul Jackson

Fluctuating Debt Ceiling Set by House Committee

The house ways and means committee on Tuesday proposed a fluctuating national debt limit. It would raise to a record $308 billion temporarily, then reduce in stages to $300 billion by mid 1963. The bill won 16 to 9 and moves to the full house for action expected Wednesday.

Washington House Ways and Means Committee House

Dillon Talks of General Income Tax Cut Plan

Treasury Secretary Dillon proposes a top to bottom income tax rate cut next year as part of a fundamental restructuring aimed at long term growth. He cautions offsetting revenue loss and notes ongoing talks about broader tax base and closing loopholes.

Dillon NEW York Treasury Dillion New York Financial Writers Assn

Kennedy challenges AMA on social security policy

President Kennedy replies to AMA president Dr. Leonard Larson urging the White House to set the record straight on medical care policy. The White House released Kennedy's brisk letter defending his position and challenging the association to clarify its stance.

Medical Association Washington Kennedy American Medical Assn White House Leonard Larson AMA Larson

AMA President Denies Kennedy Charge on Social Security

Dr. Leonard Larson, president of the American Medical Association, rejected President Kennedy's claim that the AMA opposed social security and called the charge a smoke screen. The statement was issued in BISMARCK.

Bismarck N.D UPI Leonard Larson American Medical Assn Kennedy AMA

Kennedy cites AMA opposition to social security in past

President Kennedy reports a dispute with the AMA over financing medical care for the aged through social security. He cites actions in 1939 1949 and 1953 criticizing social security and says Annis called the program a cruel hoax. An AMA spokesman denied opposing the system.

Kennedy AMA Larson Madison Square Garden New York Edward Annis Medical Association Annis Dr. Annis

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Erbe Vs. Hughes Hick Herbert Franklin Hoover Oskaloosa Nominating Commission Today's Index Daily Record Farm Marion Movies Society Nicholas Lint Sect. of Agriculture Liddy van Patten Gross Seeman Hill Patin Cloud Dilley Egenes Johnstone Peters Watson Don Ross By Arlo Jacobson Jack M. Fulton N. E Nick” Lillies Man In Space Estes Trail Dunn Dan Smoot FBI Smoot el Paso U.S Fluctuating Ltd
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