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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1962

Page

3

Mild Midwestern Weather and Election News

Weather summary reports highs from the 60s to 90s across cities including Chicago New York Denver and Seattle with scattered showers and cooler nights. The Iowa primary results show Governor Erbe defeating Highway Commissioner Nicholas and Hughes leading Lint with low turnout and several local notices and obituaries interspersed.

Erbe William Nicholas Nicholas Clear Lake G.O.P Hughes Lint

Linn County Election Totals Highlight Local Races

Unofficial Linn County ballots show Linn County Attorney race: Moon 5102 over Fulton 1227 and Lillies 1127. Third district supervisor Kennedy 303 ahead of Neenan 237. Henderson 461. Judicial Amendment passes Yes 4770 No 1593.

Keith Kennedy Center Point Tom Neenan U. S B. B. Hickenlooper Herbert Hoover M. L. Abrahamson Roy Gillett L. B. Liddy Loyd van Patten Corbin Crawford Evan Hultman Lawrence F. Scalise James Bromwell Frank Less Eldon Colton Tom Riley John Ely, Jr Roy Greene Donald Cover Maurice Barker J. W. Stoddard Kenneth S Moon Jack Fulton Nick Lillies W. L. McClurkin Donald Ross Tony Scolaro Thomas Neenan Dudley Henderson

Judges in Iowa debate mandatory term lengths

The constitutional amendment would set district court judges to at least six years and supreme court judges to eight years. Proponents included most Iowa attorneys and jurists, while opponents organized as Iowans to Preserve the Constitution.

Supreme Court Iowa

Reds Use Phony Birthday Parties

Former FBI informant Julia Brown testified that the Cleveland communist party raised funds by organizing birthday parties at members homes even if it was not the celebrant's birthday. She described parties lasting into early morning and noted the group used various methods to gather money.

Washington FBI Communist Party Cleveland Julia Brown

Police Investigate Three Cr I Breakins

Detectives pursued three break ins as of Tuesday. Arah pennies worth 8.50 and television tubes were stolen from locations including Robert Garlow’s residence on Avenue NE and Varns and Hunter Motor Supply Co. on Second Avenue SE. Entry methods included a broken side door and a roof trap. No items were taken from A Hollands residence on Avenue NE where a shed was pried open.

Robert Garlow Avenue NE Varns and Hunter Motor Supply Co Second Avenue SE A. C. Hoyland

Two Killed in Copter Crash at Fort Hood

A U.S. Army helicopter crashed after clipping a power line about 20 feet above ground, sliding onto a highway and bursting into flames. Both crew members died in the blaze.

Fort Hood, Texas UPI

Sheltons sue McDermott over traffic crash damages

Mr and Mrs William D Shelton of Lisbon filed in Linn district court alleging Patrick F McDermott failed to stop at a Tenth street stop sign and was intoxicated in a crash on March 11 at Eighth avenue and Tenth street SE. They seek 3268.34 in damages and 2500 exemplary damages. Mrs Shelton sustained knee neck and back injuries affecting care of four children. A jury trial is requested.

Lisbon William D. Shelton Linn District Court Patrick F. McDermott Brockman Drive Sheltons Eighth Avenue Tenth Street McDermott Shelton

Magazine salesmen plead not guilty to forged checks

Two magazine salesmen aged 22, Donald LaCore and Alfred G. Haussener, were given time to plead in a Coggan area case dated May 12. Deputies said they used forged instruments totaling 53.50 by using names from mailbox checks and both lacked permanent addresses.

Coggan Donald LaCore Alfred G. Haussener Sheriff's

Suits filed and judgments listed in county docket

The docket shows Emma Herman v Builders Material Inc for 475 dollars for alleged building damage by a truck. Hatch and Brookman Co Inc v Richard D Aitchison for 401.69 on an account. Edgar L King v Richard Wood for 310 on an account. Judgment: Fred and Julia Kloubec v Ben and William Hankemeier for 1081.26 by attachment. Dismissed: Pearl Meseraull v Cedar Rapids Lodge Moose John Phillips Elsie Thorson John Willman for 60000 damages by alleged assault. Earl F Kaska v Evelyn J C Kaska divorce suit.

Emma Herman Builders Material, Inc Hatch and Brookman Co., Inc Richard D. Aitchison Edgar L. King Richard Wood Pearl Meseraull Cedar Rapids Lodge No. 304 Loyal Order of Moose John Phillips Elsie Thorson John Willman Earl F. Kaska Evelyn JC. Kaska

Georgia GOP Governor Candidate Dies In Crash

A. Edward Smith, 60, Republican candidate for Georgia governor, was killed when his car collided head on with a truck owned by Neal Trucking Lines of Montgomery Alabama near Woodbury. Mrs. Smith suffered a possible skull fracture. the truck driver was not seriously injured.

Woodbury A. Edward Smith Georgia

Man Receives 30 Days Hard Labor for Pandering

Roland Kimball 37 of 1027 Fifth Avenue SE was sentenced to 30 days hard labor after being found guilty by Municipal Judge Loren Hullinger Jr. on a disorderly conduct charge for pandering. A Cedar Rapids 15 year old girl alleged he tried to lure her into his car along Cottage Grove Avenue between First Avenue and Forest Drive SE on May 6.

Roland Kimball Fifth Avenue Loren Hullinger, Jr Cedar Rapids Kimball Cottage Grove Avenue First Avenue Forest Drive

Want Ads Still Top Advertising Choice

The community sees continued use of want ads as the most popular advertising method. Local readers rely on classified notices for jobs, services, and merchandise, reflecting broad engagement with this affordable medium.

Board Acquires Northeast Side High School Site

The Cedar Rapids school board authorized purchase of a 40 acre site at the extensions of Weing road and Forty-second street NE for 140000 dollars one third each year over three years. Seller Forest Lane Co. says price matches what they paid. A new senior high school is planned as the district's third.

Cedar Rapids Forest Lane Co Ernest Pence Forest Lane Pence Knezevich

Free Dirt for Filling Sought by West Side Residents

Northwest side residents can get fill dirt free from Quad Cities Construction Co. crews disposing of dirt from city street paving. Immediate need near Cleveland street Ninth to First avenues with other blocks listed. Call EM 5 4657 if able to use dirt.

Northwest Side Glen Perkins Quad Cities Construction Co Cleveland Street Ninth T First Avenues Twentieth Street First Avenue Eighteenth Street E Avenue Twenty-third Eighth Street Pennsylvania Q Avenues Fourth Street Thirteenth Street

Bids Sought to RazE Buildings for Cedar Rapids Post Office

The Post Office Department in Washington announced bids for razing structures on the Cedar Rapids post office site. After 30 days the contract will go to the lowest bidder and work will start immediately. Officials expect to award the architectural engineering contract by week’s end.

Washington, D.C Post Office Department Cedar Rapids Post Office

Kennedy salutes space crew as America’s hopeful symbols

President Kennedy praised the astronauts for their space flights describing them as examples of American ideals. He spoke of awe and humility felt by the crew and said mankind benefits from their unprecedented experiences. He lauded the four men as representatives of the nation on the world stage.

Kennedy America U. S

Nation Finds Satisfaction That Will Last Throughout Lives

A broad claim or sentiment appears that the nation seeks a form of lasting satisfaction. The statement suggests a goal beneficial to the public mood and future stability, emphasizing enduring contentment for citizens.

Ford optimistic on business outlook and tax cut hopes

Washington AP Henry Ford II voiced optimism about the economy and said a planned top to bottom tax cut next year could lift business. He cautioned that details may differ from initial promises and noted stock market volatility has affected consumer sentiment without altering Ford's financial plans.

Washington Henry Ford II Ford U.S Ford Company

Nixon Comeback Faces California Primary Ballot Clash

In San Francisco AP reports Nixon returns to politics with a long California primary ballot. The race pits him against Assemblyman Joseph Shell for the GOP gubernatorial nomination while Democrats outnumber Republicans four to three. Brown faces weak opposition. Nixon sticks to November focus.

San Francisco Richard Nixon California G.O.P Joseph Shell Edmund Brown Brown Shell Nixon Los Angeles

Senator Tower Aids Inquiry Into Fertilizer Mortgage Irregularities

Dunn sought Texas authorities but lacked staff. He then enlisted the Pecos biweekly Independent, where Oscar Griffin began Feb 12 1962 a series of fertilizer tank mortgage irregularity reports. The coverage drew FBI interest and Estes was arrested.

Tower Texas Dunn Independent Pecos Oscar Griffin FBI Estes

Girl 2 Injured in Power Mower Mishap Near Cedar Rapids

A two year old Cedar Rapids girl Linda Novak was left in serious condition after a power mower ran over her left leg as her father Virgil Novak rode a tractor type mower. The child was taken to Mercy hospital for surgery Monday evening.

Cedar Rapids Linda Novak Virgil Novak Mercy Hospital

Deaths Flora M Kaupke Dies at 85 in Cedar Rapids

Flora Mills Kaupke 85 lifelong Cedar Rapids resident died Monday after a several month illness. Born May 28 1877 she was daughter of Mason P Mills and Mrs. Mills. Survived by son Mason Mills Kaupke Cedar Rapids daughter Mrs Gilbert Boyson Lubbock Texas two grandchildren and three great grandchildren plus sister Miss Mary Mason Mills Cedar Rapids. Services at Turner chapel 3 pm Wednesday with entombment Chapel of Memories. Cancer fund donations requested in lieu of flowers.

Flora Mills Kaupke Third Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Mrs. Kaupke Mason P. Mills Edward R. Kaupke Kaupke Coffee Co Mason Mills Kaupke Gilbert

Obituary notice for Bernard Monaghan of Cedar Rapids

Bernard Monaghan 73 of 6360 Avenue NW died Tuesday morning. Born August 4 1888 in Keokuk County he moved to Cedar Rapids from Parnell twenty years ago and retired from Newman department store. Surviving: wife three sons Leonard Charles and John F. of North Hollywood two daughters Mrs John Murphy of Fairfax Mrs John Zaruba of Cedar Rapids and Mrs Andrew Passino of Tonawanda 17 grandchildren three great grandchildren a brother James Kinross four sisters. Services Thursday 9:30 am at St Patrick's Church with Rev J Robert McDonald Burial Mt Calvary. Friends may call after 1:30 Wednesday at Teahen chapel Rosaries Knights of Columbus 7:30 Father McDonald WCOOF Mother.

Bernard Monaghan Avenue NW Keokuk County Cedar Rapids Parnell Newman Department Leonard Charles John F North Hollywood Calif John Murphy Fairfax John Zaruba Andrew Passino Tonawanda Teahen Chapel Knights of Columbus Father McDonald

Local Catholic Groups Convene at Sacred Heart and Fatima Circles

Article notes activities of Perpetual Help court Sacred Heart court Our Lady of Fatima circle and the MCOOF of St Patrick's church gathering at eight with plans or announcements. The piece highlights church groups meeting in a coordinated event.

Obituary Notices for Mary Kathryn Turner and Mrs W T Henningsen

Services for Mary Kathryn Turner held at Turner chapel at 1 30 p m Wednesday with Rev William Harnish burial Cedar Memorial Cemetery Mrs W T Henningsen to be cremated and buried at Linwood with funeral at Brady Mortuary Wednesday at 11 conducted by Rev E W Koberg

Kennedy cites AMA opposition to social security in heated exchange

Kennedy recalls 1930s criticism by opponents of the social security program and questions from Dr. Morris Fishbein. He notes the AMA’s 1949 resolution calling social security a compulsory tax and asks why past AMA statements dispute the principle. Salinger says Larson’s May 25 letter reached the White House days after newspaper excerpts. Kennedy’s reply is dated Tuesday.

Kennedy Larson The AMA Annis Congress House of Delegates AMA House of Delegates Social Security Salinger White House

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