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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1961
Page
3
Partly cloudy tonight with a high near 80 Friday. Outlook Saturday partly cloudy with little temperature change. Also lists daily temperatures for multiple cities, rainfall totals for June and 1961, barometer and humidity readings, sunrise and sunset times, and a long section of local notices including births, divorces, transformer incident, traffic violations, and public court actions.
Bernard Goldfine, in federal prison, refuses to disclose how he spent a $600000 slush fund while serving a sentence for tax evasion. Judge Sweeney previously ordered an 18 month sentence suspended if he reveals fund details, with a final one year and a day term imposed for evasion totaling $790000.
A brief notice notes that lost items are advertised and claimed through Gazette want ads. It highlights the role of the newspaper in reuniting owners with belongings via classified listings.
Kalona Daniel G Gingerich 72 services Saturday Fairview Conservation Mennonite church. Tama Cenobia Fiagoza 78 services Friday 9 30 St Patrick's church Rosary Thursday 7 30 Mason's. Central City John Anderson 41 Passmore's. Independence Lena Eilis 79 prayer service Friday 11 Howe's and 1 30 Lutheran church Lamont. Oelwein Hiram King 92 Brant's. Postville Fred Blumhagen 87 Schutte's.
Mrs Erma Rush reports a man posing as a repairman took her television set six months ago after promising to finish the job at his shop. She saw an ad in a newspaper and believes the man did not intend to return. The set valued at $50.
Miss Nellie Wainscott testified that the Miller youth would have been a problem in her class without strict discipline. The courtroom erupted in cheers as teachers supported the testimony while defense counsel argued against guilty findings. The judge reminded jurors that a person is innocent until proven guilty and teachers may discipline pupils for misconduct.
VIENTIANE Laos AP fighting at Padong was reported to have temporarily abated with no evidence rebels planned to exploit their victory. US military sources valued Padong loss as a real estate loss without major tactical effect, estimating rebel strength at 2 battalions and 1200 to 1500 infantry, aided by artillery. defenders numbered about 1000, mostly Meo tribesmen.
A cook for Bogdan Lewandowski, Poland's UN representative, defected and seeks political asylum in the United States. Msgr. Felix Burant of the Polish American immigration committee identified her as Miss Aniela Wojtowicz, 37, who decided on May 28 after being told to return to Poland on a freighter that day.
Richard Carlson of Iowa City, 37, suffered a broken hip after his bicycle tipped on a corner and he fell to the pavement on Wednesday.
Mrs. Lorna Zimmerman, 33, spent seven hours in Johnson county jail for contempt of court before signing a quit-claim deed. The action, tied to the divorce from Robert Zimmerman, assigns her interest in 713 East Jefferson to court trustee Ingalls Swisher. She has custody of four children.
The United States eases a shipment ban by permitting export of certain machinery to unload bankers shipping Canadian grain to Red China. The exemption applies only to orders already in progress and seeks to preserve ties with Canada while keeping the broader trade ban in place.
In Ocala Florida a 62 year old restaurant and motel operator Ed ward Brady began a hunger strike to protest de routing U S highway 301. He risks losing his business after investing savings and vows to continue until action is taken. If no action occurs he fears bankruptcy and plans to travel to Washington and surrender his U S flag and citizenship.
Teens and adults toil under harsh conditions during a flood relief effort. Workers earn 2.95 an hour for long shifts while sandbagging, keeping dikes intact as groups wade into the river to slow breaches and avert massive acreage inundation.
Iowa drivers must honk the horn when passing another car. The attorney general says an audible signal is required and failure constitutes a misdemeanor. The opinion cites Iowa Supreme Court precedent and notes penalties for not heeding an overtaking vehicle.
Norman C Norris, 66, of 2380 Blakely Boulevard SE, was charged with drunk driving after his car struck a parked vehicle in the 1500 block of Seventeenth Avenue SE around 5 30 p m Police arrested him following the accident and he will be arraigned in district court
Florence E. Buresh sues Ray B. Buresh for separate maintenance. Russell Carne and Son sue Clem E. Robison for 165.16 on account, Carne and Son sue Otto Hammer 66.16, and Carne and Son sue Lester S. Boots 36.34 on account. Dismissed Mutschler Brothers Co. vs Hawkeye Lumber and Mill Co for 2057.18 on account.
Anna Mae Hoff who died May 31 1961 named her son John as executor and heir among three other children How ard Richard and Mary Cote Edward T Gough who died March 22 1961 named his wife Agnes executrix and heir.
The city council removed prohibited parking zones between Eighth and Fourteenth streets on Third Avenue SE after a realignment. Parking remains banned on the south side from Fourteenth to Eighteenth streets during peak hours. Safety Commissioner Mikesell said narrowing lanes added a middle 12 foot lane and 11 foot outer lanes, creating three total lanes.
Two Benton county youths enlist in the air force and head to Lackland Air Force Base Texas for recruit training. William D. Erger 18 of Keystone will receive electronics training while Dwayne E. Christensen 17 of Belle Plaine enters administration. Navy recruiting office in Cedar Rapids will close Wednesday and Thursday for a Des Moines conference and reopen Friday. Airman Third Class Billy J. Sawyer son of Mr and Mrs Dill Manéowal, ping Vawycti Co Mmbial City, has graduated from air traffic control operator school at Keesler Air Force Base Mississippi and is assigned to Ellsworth Air Force Base South Dakota.
The article explains how costs for street paving, tree removal, and extraneous excavation are allocated. Assessment points use 650 foot zones parallel to the street with values 60 20 10 5 3 and 2. Only when the boundary reaches 300 feet are all six zones used. Points per property are totaled and multiplied by a cost per assessment point, found by dividing the job’s assessed cost by the total assessment points of all lots.
The notice directs inviting bids on the airport project work as described on page one. It outlines bid submission requirements and timelines for interested contractors to participate.
The council resolved to let contracts within about 15 days and approved moving $37,000 in land acquisition funds from a prior FAA grant to the new one. The 1959 grant, totaling $98,000 for easement and land acquisition and improvements, had $60,309 spent. the remaining acquisition is transferred to the 1969 grant to close the books.
Two men were found dead Thursday in a wrecked car at a cemetery in Williamsport Pennsylvania. Police said the pair had apparently been traveling at high speed on a dirt road into the cemetery.
The Iowa weather bureau revised its forecast after omitting rain. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected in the east through Thursday evening. Friday should be clear to partly cloudy with little temperature change.
The program chronicles the Blue Angels history and aviation milestones. It airs on KCRG TV 9 Thursday at 9 30 p.m. The segment highlights key aircraft and personalities from the squadron.
Myron Mason of Cedar Rapids died Wednesday after a brief illness. Born February 24 1887 in North English he was married to Mildred Hoyt in 1929. Survived by wife son Gerald L Mason sister Billa Mahannah and brother Don Mason. Services at Trinity Methodist Church and Mizpah Lodge with entombment at Chapel of Memories. Friends may call Turner chapel until 9 p.m. Friday. Master Masons meet at Masonic temple Saturday. Contributions to cancer fund accepted.
Marie F. Muller age 79, widow of William S. Muller, died Thursday at her granddaughter Mrs. George Kauffman’s home in Washington. Born February 15 1866 in Chester Illinois she was a member of Immaculate Conception church. Surviving: sons Ambrose and Bert a daughter Otillie Wienke a brother Louis Roussel 13 grandchildren and 34 great grandchildren. Two daughters and a son preceded her in death. Services Saturday at 9 in Immaculate Conception church with burial at Stark Settlement. Parish rosary Friday at 7:30 at Brady mortuary with callers after 1 p.m.
Leo Spacek born November 2 1878 in Vienna Austria died after a brief illness He lived in Cedar Rapids and Chicago survived by two sons Richard J Spacek of Cedar Rapids and Leonard P Spacek of Chicago a sister Mrs Rose Guyer six grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren He belonged to First Christian Church and Maine lodge IOOF Services will be at Turner chapel Saturday at 3 led by Rev Jack Oliver with burial at Czech National Friends may call at the chapel
A 22 month old boy named Carl died and his mother Mrs Arlo Holmes aged 29 was hospitalized with second degree burns after a jug of fuel spilled and ignited near a hot water heater in the basement of their Le Grand Iowa home. The blaze began when the liquid spilled Wednesday while the mother was washing.
Lena Furler widow of Emil Furler aged 84 of 1739 Dave Cedar Rapids died after a long illness. Born April 4 1859 in Switzerland she leaves three sons Martin Cedar Rapids Carl Homewood IL Ralph North Liberty 14 grandchildren two brothers two sisters in Switzerland. She belonged to Bethany Lutheran church. Services at Bethany church Saturday at 1 30 conducted by Rev E W Waggazer. Burial Cedar Memorial. Friends may call Turner chapel until 9 p m Friday.
Adelle A. Gillilan widow of Othelle Gillilan of 1010 Twelfth Ave SE died Thursday after a long illness. Born...
President Kennedy will confer with Italian Prime Minister Fanfani in Washington next week, signaling a high level diplomatic engagement between the United States and Italy.
At Luzerne on March 8 1903 born, she lived in Cedar Rapids since 1907 and worked in the Quaker Oats cafeteria. Survived by parents Frank and Mrs Pameticky, sister Emily Horak, brother Francis N. Pameticky of Cedar Rapids. Husband died 1960. Son M Sgt Lawrence Gillilan was killed in Italy in World War II. Member of Hus Memorial Presbyterian Church. Services at Kuba funeral home 10 Saturday by Rev William Harnish. Burial Mt Clarke cemetery Central City. Friends may call at the funeral home.
Milo B. Hahn 873 Center Point Rd NE Cedar Rapids employee of Collins Radio Co lifelong resident dies Thursday after a long illness Born December 9 1906 in Cedar Rapids Married Lillian Talley August 31 1927 in Des Moines Survived by wife son Bryce three grandchildren mother Mrs William Sullivan of Cedar Rapids brother LeRoy sister Mrs Carl Newman of Marion Funeral services at Turner Chapel noon Saturday officiated by Rev Bernard Olson cremation to follow Friends may call at the chapel after 10 a.m. Friday
Farmers in Brittany and other regions clash with authorities over low prices for crops. Demonstrations paused for lunch then resumed. last Sunday attackers burned ballot boxes in villages. Thirteen arrests noted as government pursues long range market reforms to cut middlemen amid Paris prices as low as four cents a pound for potatoes.
In Miami a 72 year old man was arrested after shooting 67 year old Joseph Cocito in the leg. John Quartero says Cocito invited him to his home for ravioli but Quartero grew angry and fired his pistol claiming the sauce was too hot and burned his tongue.
City officials told the council that increasing truck height from 12 to 13 feet after a 1959 state law has damaged fire escapes and other building attachments. Inspector Streed cited YWCA repairs and warned barricades in alleys hinder access. The city will seek removal of obstructions and hold drivers liable for private-building damage.
James Vaughan of the Citizens Urban Renewal committee cites fire hazards from unhauled papers in elderly homes and lobbies for city trash pickup. He notes Detroit style trucks and grinder routes and mentions Burlington Dubuque Milwaukee and Kansas City as examples. Petitions referred to the council for study.
Elisabethville AP Katanga government denies a report that it agreed with the United Nations on reorganization of the Katanga army and replacement of Belgian and French officers with UN officers.
Seoul reports the military regime three weeks after the coup is memorializing its power. Convict gangs are constructing a 30 foot tower on a mountain as a display of authority.
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