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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1963

Page

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U S Judge Bars Wallace From Doorway at Alabama

Federal District Judge Seybourn Lynne issues a preliminary injunction prohibiting Gov. George Wallace or anyone allied with him from physically interfering with court ordered desegregation at the University of Alabama. The injunction carries possible arrest and up to 10 years’ jail if violated, though it does not ban Wallace from the campus.

Birmingham George Wallace University of Alabama Seybourn Lynne Wallace United States

Ole Miss Sees McDowell Enroll Amid Tense Weather

Cleve McDowell, a BlackJackson State graduate, arrives with two U.S. marshals to enroll for Ole Miss summer session. Governor Barnett denies aims to block registration, says Meredith delays. Army and campus police keep watch as Judge Mize allows McDowell to attend but not grant married housing. Meredith plans to register later, with housing for his wife and child blocked by space limits.

Oxford Miss Cleve McDowell U.S University of Mississippi Ross Barnett Paul Johnson Barnett Jackson McDowell U.S. Army James Meredith Ole Miss Johnson Meredith Mississippi Sidney ‘Mize Biloxi Law Mize Drew Jackson State Ole ‘Miss

U S Moves Ahead on Supersonic Transport

President Kennedy announced that the government will proceed with developing a commercial aircraft capable of traveling at more than twice the speed of sound, marking a major advance in aviation.

Colorado Springs UPS Kennedy

Kennedy Plans Italy Visit After West Germany Trip

President Kennedy will visit Italy within the month following his late June tour of West Germany and Ireland, as announced by Press Secretary Salinger. The schedule aligns with an agreed sequence between the two nations.

Colorado Springs Kennedy Italy Salinger Mr. Kennedy West Germany Ireland

Senators Offer Sorrow for Pope John Death

Washington reports the senate and house adopted resolutions Tuesday expressing sorrow at the death of Pope John and paying tribute to his legacy.

Washington Senate House Pope John

Heavy Rains and Twisters Hit Muggy Iowa

Heavy rains flood western counties with six inches in Battle Creek and Maple River flooding near Danbury Ida Grove. Small funnel clouds touched down near West and East Okeboji with no damage reported. Intermittent storms expected to continue through Friday and warm humidity remains through next week.

Iowa Battle Creek Maple River Danbury Ida Grove Odeboji Creek Okeboji

Ribicoff Demands Names of Unsafe Pesticides

Senator Ribicoff criticized the Agriculture Department for refusing to disclose the pesticides it has deemed unsafe. He said he possesses a list of protest registrations and would publish it if the department fails to release the names. An aide said protest registrations are publicly available on request.

Washington Ribicoff D-Conn Agriculture Department Department of Agriculture Freeman

Kennedy warns against nuclear stalemate in forceful academy talk

Frank Cormier reports Kennedy in a five day Western tour with somber opening at the U S Air Force Academy. He cautions that reliance on massive retaliation risks war while urging belief in human dignity and ultimate triumph. Stops include Hawaii Texas New Mexico California as civil rights drive unfolds.

Colorado Springs Kennedy U.S. Air Force Academy Academy White House Honolulu Washington Texas New Mexico California

Riots Clash With Iran Shah’s Security Net

In Tehran troops and police battled fanatical mobs demanding overthrow of the Shah. Martial law was imposed as more than 20 people were killed in the first hour and at least 1,000 injured. The Shah and Queen were protected near the palace surrounded by tanks and guns. Rioters set fires, smashed vehicles, and damaged the U.S. embassy center amid protests over land reform and women’s rights.

Tehran Shah Mohammed Reza Pahlavi U.S Hassan Pakrevan

Albert Lea Youth Admits Slaying Iowa Minister

Albert Lea Minnesota youth Robert Eugene Chapman, 22, confessed to killing Rev. B. E. Nyjordet, 42, near Hayward. The motive was robbery, yielding a $5 bill and loose change. A grand jury was convened as investigators pursued the case.

Albert Lea Minn Iowa Robert Eugene Chapman Everett Stovern Stovern Chapman B. E. Nyjordet Nyjordet Silver Lake Iowa-Minnesota Worth County Hayward Here

Defy Storm in Tribute to Pope at Vatican

Crowds braved a thunderstorm at St Peter's Square for the public viewing of Pope John XXIII and awaited the start of a nine day mourning. A Vatican source said cardinals will call a conclave to elect his successor, likely beginning June 19 with first ballots on June 20.

Vatican City Denly John XXIII Pontiff St. Peter’s Kensquare Johnson Pius XI Via Della Vatican

Ladora Girl Dies After Pony Dragging

Beverly Smith seven year old daughter of Don Smith died after being dragged by a pony. She fell when her foot became caught in a stirrup and was dragged for a distance. She died at Cedar Rapids hospital after transfers from Marengo. Services set for Friday at 2 p.m. at McAninch funeral home in Victor.

Gazette Ladora Beverly Smith Don Smith Marengo Hospital Cedar Rapids Lucy Smith Mel Augustine McAninch Funeral Home Victor

Profumo resigns as War Minister over scandal affair

London AP report states War Minister John Profumo resigned in a letter to Prime Minister Macmillan admitting an improper association with 22 year old Christine Keeler, a model, following a parliamentary sensation.

London John Profumo Macmillan Christine Keeler

Woman Writes Atomic Age On Application Blank

A humorous note from a reader recalls a woman filling an application form. When asked for age she wrote Atomic, sparking a playful memory of the era and its language.

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