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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1963

Page

2

Kennedy Proclamation Orders Alabama Officials to Cease Obstructions

The proclamation condemns unlawful obstruction of justice by Alabama's governor and supporters aimed at blocking enrollment of Negro students at the University of Alabama. It cites June 5 1963 court orders and warns such actions threaten federal authority, demanding cessation.

Washington Kennedy Alabama U. S. District Court For Northern District of Alabama State of University of Alabama Tuscaloosa Huntsville Ala Lucy V. Adams State of Alabama U.S. District Court University of Alabama At U. S John F. Kennedy United States of America U.S

Toledo Drunk Driving Fines Named in District Court

In district court here Joseph Banks of Des Moines was fined $300, Rolland Young bear of Tama $300, and James Rager of Cedar Falls $500 for drunk driving, with Rager noted as a second offense.

Toledo Joseph Banks Des Moines Rolland Youngbear Tama James Rager Cedar Falls

John I. Thomas Named Head of Ministers' Group

The Rev. John I. Thomas of Bethel AME Cedar Rapids was elected president of the Cedar Rapids Marion Area Ministerial Assn for the coming year. New officers include Rev. Marvin Gee vice president, Rev. H. J. Lee secretary treasurer, Rev. James Hartsee and Rev. Charles Q. Wallace on the executive committee.

John I. Thomas Bethel Ame Cedar Rapids Cedar Rapids-Marion Area Marvin Gee Noelridge Park Christian H. J. Lee Faith Lutheran of

New Principal Hired At Arlington School

Alvin Folkers of the Charter-Oak Ute Community School District has been hired as building principal at Arlington attendance center of Stormont schools. Folkers, previously building principal at Ute, is qualified to teach mathematics and commercial subjects in addition to administrative duties.

Arlington Alvin Folkers Charter-Oak‘Ute Stormont Schools Folkers Ute

Hughes Secre tary to Study Music at Drake

Beverly Huffman a 19 year old private secretary to Gov Harold Hughes for 18 months is leaving to study music at Drake University Ruth Yank will replace her having worked as secretary for the state conservation commission and for Kirk Boyd the governors aide Huffman daughter of the Rev Lawrence Huffman of Des Moines began as Hughes secretary when he was on the commerce commission She leaves on two week vacation and will quit after it ends

DES Moines UPI Beverly Huffman Harold Hughes Drake University Miss Huffman Ruth Yank State Conservation Commission Kirk Boyd Lawrence Huffman Hughes Commerce Commission

Hanover No 2 School Building Sold for 31

WAUKON The Allamakee county school board met Monday night and hired Homer Hijerleid of Decorah as English teacher. The board sold Hanover No. 2 school for $31 to William Waters, who has adjacent property. Bids are now being accepted on coal, gas, fuel oil and milk.

Waukon Allamakee County Homer Hijerleid Decorah Hanover No. 2 William Waters

Officer Trapped Near Live Bomb Reported by COMBAT

A police officer is trapped near a live bomb as reported by KCRG TV 9 with updates expected Tuesday night at 6 30. The scene involves ongoing combat style operations and emergency responders.

Kcrg-Tv

Lions Give $150 For Scholarship

The Cedar Rapids Evening Lions club presented $150 to the Linn County Association for Retarded Children for scholarships. The donation brought the year's service project total to $700, adding $100 to Services for the Blind Inc and $300 to the Iowa Lions Light Conservation foundation and $150 to the University of Iowa Hospitals Eye Research Building fund. The association has awarded education field scholarships since 1954, with six grants totaling $750 this year.

Cedar Rapids Evening Lions Club Linn County Assn Services For the Blind, Inc Iowa Lions Light ‘Conservation’ Foundation University of Iowa Hospitals Eye Research Building Fund Retarded Children’s Association

Safety Check Set At Independence

Independence city council set up a two day safety lane check in the parking lot by St. John's Church. Cars with a safety lane sticker will be exempt from parking tickets Friday and Saturday. The council accepted American Oil Co. bid for city vehicle gasoline and bought a Friden calculator for $880 from Dale Bertrand.

St. John’s Catholic Church American Oil Co Dale Bertrand Friden

Cedar Rapids Firm Plans Office Machine Use

The company Inc. of Cedar Rapids reports the machine will be used primarily in the engineer's office.

Pesch to Join Waterloo Law Firm

State Safety Commissioner Carl Pesch will enter general law practice in Waterloo on July 1 joining Arthur A. Zimmerman Carl B. Zimmerman under the firm name Zimmerman Zimmerman and Pesch. Pesch, 33, was named commissioner of public safety January 23 1961 by Gov. Norman Erbe and was the youngest to hold the post.

Des Moines UPI Carl Pesch Waterloo Pesch Arthur A Carl B. Zimmerman Zimmerman, Zimmerman Norman Erbe

Desegregation Move Described as Major Break in Nashville

A bi racial committee appointed by Mayor Briley announced a voluntary desegregation plan by Nashville hotels and most restaurants, aiming to serve patrons regardless of race. The effort follows a violent anti segregation demonstration and reflects a significant advance after years of protests.

Nashville, Tenn Briley Nashville James Bass the _ SAIGON Cambodia Long Kem

Desegregation Steps Hit Downtown Eateries

A committee member names three targeted eateries the B and W Cafeteria Cross Keys Restaurant and Wilson Quick Drug Stores as agreeing to serve Negroes while downtown hotels and motels are desegregated except one that will begin admitting Negroes on July 1.

B&w Cross Keys Wilson Quick Drug

Oelwein Plans Grandview Nursing Home

Oelwein city council heard proposals for a $500 000 Grandview nursing home that will house 81 patients in a brick 225 by 218 foot building. Construction is targeted for completion by October 1964.

Oelwein Grandview

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Bama John F. Ken Dean Rusk Iedy, Sident John J. Thomas Arlington School King Features Syndicate, Inc Lions Medical Arts 2Nd Ave Oelwein Nursing Home Town & Country Shopping Center Eugene A. (Gene) Tode TU Gee Aha Aaa Eugene A. Tode Roel Brookman 8Th Avenue Iowa Raa Ae
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