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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1963
Page
1
Washington AP unions agree to a five day extension in the work rules dispute delaying a national rail strike until next week. Railroads must implement disputed rules before unions can respond. mediation continued with Wirtz urging uninterrupted service.
Arborists confirm Cedar Rapids reports the first dutch elm disease case in the city. A diseased tree at 1701 Sixth Avenue SE was removed after lab tests. seven other suspected cases are being cultured at City Hall. The city plans an informational program with $100 per department and emphasizes sanitation and dormant season spraying to curb spread.
President Kennedy named Averell Harriman as chief U S negotiator with the Soviet Union and Britain on the nuclear test stalemate. The talks are set for July in Moscow where Harriman previously served as ambassador. He joined the presidential party after returning from Australia.
Madison Wisconsin AP The state motor vehicle department says the occupation entry on a driver's license form can be filled with a long list. The applicant listed many roles including mother maid cook dishwasher window washer pet tender and more.
A chartered truck carrying nine Boy Scouts, three leaders, and a newspaper reporter collided on a steep grade near Hole-in-the-Rock Utah. At least 28 injured. seven crushed under gear. bodies scattered. The group, from Provo Salt Lake Ogden area, was bound for a Colorado River trip sponsored by the Cottonwood stake of the LDS Church.
Des Moines AP reports Attorney General Evan Hultman ruled the 1963 home rule statute grants cities and towns wide powers. It allows self determination and broad discretion while prohibiting only tax or charge levies not authorized by law. The law takes effect July 4 and courts may test its constitutionality.
A week of midsummer heat broke with deadly storms across Illinois Indiana Michigan Texas Kentucky and Ohio. A Genesee County Michigan man died of lightning and a 10 year old Yellow Springs Ohio boy perished when a tree fell during the winds. Dozens injured and damage in the hundreds of thousands. Snow touched Ironwood Michigan and temperatures fell to the mid 30s from North Dakota to New England.
Federal authorities seize control of Alabama National Guard units to enforce a court order admitting Vivian Malone and James Hood to the University of Alabama. President Kennedy authorized rapid deployment. McNamara directs forces, with Guard units concentrated in Tuscaloosa and no immediate use of regular troops. Governor Wallace resists but federal officials proceed with registration and security measures at Foster Auditorium.
Witty remark notes that a bride transforms into a wife when she stops lowering her eyes and begins speaking up, a playful take on marital roles.
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