Weather overview and milepost data from Midwest city page
The report charts daytime highs from 76 to 88 with lows 53 to 67 across major cities and forecasts fair to partly cloudy conditions through Saturday. It notes scattered afternoon storms bringing about half an inch of rain and a five day trend of temperatures 2 to 5 degrees above normal with high humidity and orderly barometric readings at noon.
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Bismarck
Tata Eon
Chicago
Denver
New
Detroit
Qmans
L. Angeles
Miami
Seattle
Justice Dept Opposes Ban on Freedom Riders
The Justice Department objects to a court order barring groups and individuals from sponsoring freedom rides into Alabama arguing the riders were exercising constitutional rights. Judge Frank Johnson had ordered a halt and asked Montgomery police to protect interstate travelers while restraining Ku Klux Klan groups and two individuals from violence. The department seeks relief from representation in the case against CORE Dr. King and other integrationists.
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Montgomery
Justice Department
Alabama
U.S
Frank Johnson
Congress of Racial Equality
Martin Luther King, Jr
Johnson
Department
Iowa City Teens Arrested in Stolen Car Ring
Five youths aged 14 and 15 were charged with operating a motor vehicle without consent and motor vehicle larceny in connection with six stolen cars found abandoned after early Friday arrests. All cases sent to juvenile court and youths freed to parents.
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The
Iowa City
City Briefs: Convalescing Mrs Sheldon At St Luke’s
Convalescing at St Luke’s Hospital is Mrs B B Sheldon of 367 Thirty first St SE. Local ads note free daily delivery from Hladky Grocery 1600 4th Ave SE EM 4-4141 and Turners 1114 Oakland. Linn County Rose Society show postponed to September. Bowling special tonight and Saturday at Magnificent Tropic Lanes 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. Hawkeye Sales and City Realty advertise. Ed and John Wagner move July 12 to 212 1st St NE with rear parking. In Mays Drug ad a price typo for High Potency Geriatric Capsules 100 with 30 free.
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B. B. Sheldon
Thirty-first St
St. Luke's Hospital
Hawkeye Sales Company
John Wagner
1St St. NE
1500 Cars Pass Through Cedar Rapids Safety Lanes
Over 1500 cars were processed at two safety inspection lanes in Cedar Rapids from Thursday to Saturday. About 30 percent were rejected for mechanical defects with most motorists returning after repairs. Traffic flowed at roughly one minute per car as lanes could be widened if more volunteers joined. Windshield stickers exempt cars from further spot checks.
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Cedar Rapids
Fourth Avenue
Fourth
Sixth Streets
C Avenue
Fourteenth
Fifteenth Streets
William Remington
Remington
Trio Found Dead After Shooting at Fairfield Home
Police investigated a Friday afternoon shooting at a Fairfield residence. Sgt Ed Ruppert and Charles located three bodies after being notified by a man who witnessed the event. The Klett family included a married daughter 24 in Fairfield and Patty 21 formerly employed at the First National Bank.
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Sgt
Ed Ruppert
Ruppert
Charles
Kletts
Fairfield
Patty
First National Bank
Klett
Johnson County
Cooper Estate Bequeaths Bulk to Veronica Cooper
Los Angeles AP reports Gary Cooper left the bulk of his estate valued over $1 million to his wife Veronica. He provided lifetime care for his mother aged 87. He died May 13 of cancer and his will includes gifts to the Motion Picture Relief Fund and several relatives, plus a donation to Our Lady of Gethsemane Abbey.
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Los Angeles
Gary Cooper
Veronica
Motion Picture Relief Fund
Arthur
India
Calif
Howard Cooper
Georgia Burton
Marion
Ohio
Our Lady of Gethsemane Abbey
Louisville
Cooper
Maria
Graham Suffers Dizziness Spells at North of England Crusade
American evangelist Billy Graham suffers dizzy spells during his North of England crusade in Manchester. Organizers say a throat infection and penicillin shots contribute to his condition, with over 60 000 attending nightly services this week and 116 000 last week.
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Manchester
England
UPI
Billy Graham
Graham
Walter Smyth
London
Smyth
Why Back Sometimes Aches Not Made for Bipeds
A Washington bone and joint specialist says the back is ill suited for upright human locomotion. He notes the spine’s curvature makes it prone to strain from golf tennis lifting and gardening, and advises knee bending to reduce lower back stress. He cites Kennedy’s lumbosacral strain during tree planting as context.
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Washington
Kennedy
Good Lord
Ottawa
Death of Cedar Rapids resident Milo Dodge after building collapse
Milo Walter Dodge of Cedar Rapids died Thursday after a brief illness as a building collapsed off its foundation. Born June 14 1895 in Cedar Rapids he left a son daughter and nine grandchildren. Surviving are two daughters three sons sisters and a brother. Services were set for Turner chapel at 10:30 Monday with burial at Olin cemetery. Friends may call after 10 a.m. Saturday.
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Milo Walter Dodge
Coldstream Ave
Cedar Rapids
Iowa Milling Co
E. A. McGowan
D. C
Third Avenue
Meyers
Quincy
Mich
Homer
Mechanicsville
Lawrence E
Milo L
Rosetella English
Wyoming
Maude Sarby
Lucy Huston
Onslow
Elmer
Center Junction
Turner Chapel
Harold Butz
First Presbyterian Church
Olin
Train runaway derails near Tenth Street spur
A train of four empty freight cars broke loose when brakes failed after uncoupling. The cars plowed into an open basement area and were derailed by plates 15 yards from the track end. Witness Virgil Foushee reported waking to the crash and watching debris fall.
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Virgil Foushee
Tenth St
Stevan Smith
Crandie Lines
Tenth Street
Obituary: Joseph J. Kauzlarich Dies at 57 in Des Moines
Joseph J. Kauzlarich, 57, former Cedar Rapids resident, died Thursday in Des Moines. He operated a news agency from 1936 to 1956. Survived by his wife two sons and a daughter. Services Saturday at 12:30 at St. John's Catholic Church in Des Moines.
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Joseph J. Kauzlarich
Cedar Rapids
Des Moines
St. John’s ‘Catholic Church
Funeral notices for several individuals across churches and cemeteries
Multiple funeral services are planned on Saturday across Immaculate Conception, Kuba funeral home, Trinity Methodist, Turner chapel, Bethany Lutheran and Czech National sites. Clergy include Rev Maurice Sheehy Rev William Harnish Rev Warren Feller Rev Bernard Olson Rev E W Wugjgazer Rev Jack Oliver and Rev D A Loferski. Burial or cremation is arranged at Stark Settlement Mt Clarke Cedar Memorial Czech National and other local cemeteries with Turner funeral home handling arrangements.
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Muller
Williams
Immaculate Conception
Aurice Sheehy
Stark Settlement
Brady Mortuary
Gillilan
Adelle
Cedar Memorial Cemetery
D. A. Loferski
Turner Funeral Home
55 Feared Lost In Ship Disaster
In Rangoon Burma fifty five passengers were feared drowned when a passenger cargo vessel capsized during a storm.
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Rangoon
Burma
UPI
Jobs for 2 People At Health Camp
Camp Good Health seeks two staff members for an 8 week session starting June 19. Positions: a registered or practical nurse and a cook's assistant. Apply to A. T. Pleune, manager, 1946 Beverave SE, by phone EMpire 23393 before 8 am or after 6 pm.
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Camp Good Health
A. T. Pleune
Beverave
Empire
Fire Damages Office Building After Apparent Break-In
Smith and Kriz recount a break-in that caused property damage but no injuries. Kriz notes the blaze accelerated plans for a planned new office building, saying the incident forced a decision already in discussion for years. The building’s destruction is framed as a trigger for a long-planned upgrade.
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Smith
Kriz
Liquor Commission Debates Sample Liquor Handling
Erbe pressed for returning all samples to the stockroom and rejected bonus liquor deals as the three commissioners, two Democrats and one Republican, met after a chilly session. Governor’s recommendations were welcomed by Burris, with no threats of removals or further actions reported.
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Erbe
Commission
Gerald Smith
Creston
C. J. Burris
Maquoketa
Homer Adcock
Des Moines
Burris
Cedar View Country Club Names Officers
Cedar View Country Club re elected all three officers of the board on Thursday night at the annual meeting. Robert Spooner will chair the board Claude Donohoe serves as vice chair and Anthony R Scolaro is secretary treasurer all for one year. At the membership meeting Spooner and Donald Bradley were re elected to the board and Francis Messinger was elected for the first time with three year terms for directors.
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The
Cedar View Country Club
Robert Spooner
Claude Donohoe
Anthony R. Scolaro
Spooner
Donald Bradley
Francis Messinger
Motley urges tougher enforcement of tax and antitrust laws
Arthur H. Motley, former president of Parade Magazine and ex leader of the U.S. Chamber, urged the government to strengthen enforcement of existing tax and antitrust laws rather than create new rules. He criticized Caplin proposals on deductible expenses and defended business discretion in pricing and promotions against federal overreach. Motley's remarks came at a government business conference in Washington.
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U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Arthur H. Motley
Parade Magazine Inc
Motley
Eisenhower
Bicks
U.S. Chamber
Internal Revenue
Caplin
IRS
Department of Justice
Washington
Goldwater Criticizes Administration on Press Censorship and Costs
Goldwater accused the administration of clamping down on information replacing promises of openness with attacks on the press and media. He questioned Edward R. Murrow's role in TV appearances and warned domestic proposals could add 60 billion dollars to taxpayers over five years. He argued the New Frontier seeks space and defense funding while expanding welfare programs.
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Edward R. Murrow
U.S. Information Agency
New Frontier
Rockwell Speech Upheld by New York Court
New York state’s Court of Appeals unanimously upheld a lower court ruling granting American Nazi George Lincoln Rockwell a permit to speak in a New York City park. The decision rejects prior restraint by administrative officials and preserves freedom of expression.
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Albany
New York State
George Lincoln Rockwell
New York City
Court of Appeals
John Conte Guests on 77 Sunset Strip on KCRG-TV 9
John Conte appears as a guest on 77 Sunset Strip at 8 PM Friday on KCRG-TV 9, delivering a noir era crime drama vibe.
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John Conte
77 Sunset Strip
Kcrg-Tv
Courthouse Suits Filed For Several Local Cases
Electric Equipment Inc sues Donovan L. Strachen seeking 183.13 for an accident on January 27, 1961 in the 1200 block of First Avenue SE. Triple S Tire and Supply Co sues L C Hackley for 424 under contract. Triple S Tire and Supply Co sues Paul W Wood for 112.36 under contract. Welcome Wagon International Inc suit against Edward R Kuba dismissed with prejudice for 195.10.
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Electric Equipment, Inc
Donovan L. Strachen
First
Triple
Tire and Supply Co
L. C. Hackley
Triple “S’’ Tire and Supply Co
Paul W., Wood
Welcome Wagon International, Inc
Edward R. Kuba
Will admits Bertha Bindler names heir Roy as executor
The will of Bertha Bindler who died May 11 1961 names her son Roy as executor and heir, confirming his role in the estate.
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Bertha Bindler
Roy
City and County Split Over Expenditure for Streetsnexation Plan
City leaders indicate willingness to cover 12000 dollars if the Streetsnexation intersection lies within city limits when the bill is due. County officials weigh funding if the project remains in the county, with a meeting set to decide who pays and when. Plans include a 4 lane Highway 149 access near Cedar Rapids and a potential new viaduct on First avenue E to improve traffic flow.
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Nexation
Bill Harrington
Jim Meaghan
Highway Commission
Cedar Rapids
Woody
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Kenneth Kingsbury
Hillside Dr
Harry Blackhawk
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William Smith
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Richard Overmann
2Nd St. SW
Paul Kessler
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3Rd Ave
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Bob Haddy
8Th Ave
Robert Andrews
1St Ave
Barbara Faust
George, Borghart
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Judy Burns
Hiawatha
Elanore Greswell
Burlington
Joseph Roberts
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Roger Walker
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Waukon
Kate Marley
Burke’s
Decorah
Ole Rohm
Decorah Lutheran Church
Steine’s. Lamont
Benita Allenstein
St. Peter’s Lutheran Church
Kreussel-Fawcett
Central City
John Anderson
Federation Church
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Vida Seig
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Hladky Grocery
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Ellis Blvd
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Third Street
Frank Carey
Tor
Milo Dodge
Joseph Kauzlarich
Shopper’s
paradise _ Gazette
John B. Turner & Sonuneral
Second Avenue S. E
18Th St. SW
Krebs
Goldwater
Murrow Rose
Rockwell
Lewellen
Florist
Town and Country
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Highway 30
May
Hed
Twin Towers
May’s
Memoriam
John E. Lapes
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