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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1960
Page
2
Forecast shows mostly cloudy conditions in many cities with occasional showers Sunday forenoon and afternoon storms. No sharp temperature changes, then a modest warmup Monday with Sunday highs around 70 and lows near 60.
A scattered update lists June rainfall totals 3.25 with normal 5.21, June through month end 16.61. p m Saturday temperatures 68 to 61, wind N at 6 mph, barometer steady, sunrise 4 31, sunset 7 43. Then a series of birth notices: Robert L Olson families in Cedar Rapids area welcome sons Clarence Slager Galen Clark Wesley Jordan and more with addresses listed. Also several obituaries and service details in various towns including Keota Hazleton Elgin Hintz Elgin and others with church names and service times.
A Japanese youth organization delegation with seven million members visited the American embassy in Tokyo to apologize for the mobbing of White House Press Secretary James Hagerty at Tokyo airport. The group urged a firm warning against mobs and conveyed sincere regrets to the American people. Prime Minister Nobusuke Kishi had already apologized for the incident.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette established in 1883 lists subscription rates by carrier and mail. Night edition six issues per week costs $1.19 monthly or $11 yearly. afternoon and Sunday seven issues $1.20 monthly or $12 yearly. Rates vary by state with $17.50 yearly in within Iowa and $20.50 elsewhere. no mail subscriptions where carrier service exists.
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Helen Keller, 79, accepts a Radcliffe College tribute, praising the gift for the disabled community. She recalls becoming a volunteer pioneer after overcoming isolation and vows her story will inspire further support for the handicapped. The crowd of about 200 Radcliffe alumnae listens as sunlight shines on her silver hair.
Washington UPI reports a new coffee agreement with a modified quota system signed by the major producing nations. France abstained to let its African colonies decide, extending the current pact through Sept 30 and allowing 90 percent export quotas based on the best of the last decade. Ecuador and Honduras were not present but expected to sign soon.
Prime Minister Hendrik Verwoerd had surgery on his right ear drum on Saturday to address lingering injuries from an April 9 assassination attempt in which two bullets struck his head. The operation was performed in Pretoria by medical staff.
U.S. forces in Japan have been reduced to about 45 000 personnel stationed mainly at six major bases. The reduction reflects postwar downsizing while the security treaty with Japan awaits ratification. Pentagon officials report no new unrest affecting Americans beyond a Hagerty protest and limited demonstrations tied to the treaty and government leadership.
Pickets picket Standard Division plants in Windsor Locks and Broad Brook as United Auto Workers and International Assn of Machinists organize workers at Sikorsky facilities in Stratford and Bridgeport. The union seeks union shop, automatic pay raises, full arbitration, stronger job security, and grievance access on company grounds. Wages are not the main issue, the union says. The company replies it cannot meet demands for a union shop or automatic raises.
Nixon for President headquarters opens in downtown Washington at the Underwood building 1146 19th St NW with Leonard W Hall in command. Other Nixon aides set up on the top floor and space reserved for Nixon after Congress quits. Herbert Klein also will have a HQ there.
Communist China accused a U.S. military plane of intruding into Chinese airspace over Yunghsing island in Guangdong province on Saturday, reporting the incident from Tokyo via AP.
Demonstrations in Tokyo mars Ike trip prep as more than 150000 protesters chant anti US slogans. Hagerty reports police and Japanese officials, delaying detailed schedule and possible changes to imperial palace visit and planned golf match. Khrushchev’s summit fallout fuels anti alliance sentiment and possible Red China and Soviet meddling fears.
George Wayne Curry 1705 Sixth Ave SE Cedar Rapids resident for seven years and a timekeeper for Concrete Materials and Construction Co died in a Cedar Rapids hospital at 5 15 p m Saturday after a brief illness Born June 17 1908 in Monmouth Illinois he married Pauline Shook July 2 1927 in Nauvoo Illinois Survived by wife five daughters Carolyn O Donnell Des Moines Patricia Hubbard Gloria Cargin Kathleen Curry all Cedar Rapids Sandra Coghlan San Diego Calif a son William Earl Curry Cedar Rapids mother Mrs Mearl Curry Galesburg Illinois seven grandchildren six sisters Aileen Martini Milan Illinois Betty Ledbetter Joan Morrissey Mearl Marie Perkins Monmouth Illinois Jamie Merrill Mary Bowen Galesburg Illinois three brothers Donald Galesburg Theodore Milan Bennie Garden Grove California He was a member of IC church Funeral announcements will be made later Friends may call at Turner chapel after 3 p m Sunday Wallace Metcalf New Rochelle New York and several nieces and nephews Mrs Hromatko a member of Sinclair Memorial church Services will be conducted in Turner chapel at a time to be announced Burial Oak Hill Friends may call at chapel after 2 p m Sunday
Mrs. Peter Hromatko widow of Peter A Hromatko of 1280 Fourth Ave SE Cedar Rapids died in a Cedar Rapids hospital at 3 20 pm Saturday after a long illness She was born June 6 1878 Surviving include a brother
Mrs. Clark and Louis Joseph Wise receive funeral services in Minnesota. The Rosary is to be recited tonight in Turner chapel. Clark will be buried at St Joseph's cemetery in Wadena after a graveside service at noon. Wise will be buried in St Johns cemetery following Turner chapel ceremonies.
Britain aims to disperse bombers and stockpiles to deter Soviet attack by keeping aircraft armed for immediate use and by using allied airfields to support Strategic Air Command operations. The plan seeks to boost Western credibility while forcing Moscow to dilute air defenses near its periphery. Allied analysts say Khrushchev used the U2 affair to undermine the Western base system.
The historic Shrine Horse Show at El Kabir faced a rainout Saturday night forcing officials to shift the lineup. Afternoon matinee classes resumed at 2 PM with evening events at 7 30 PM and a Monday 7 30 PM stake class, as volunteers rebuilt makeshift arenas to keep the show alive. Readouts note Iowans dominated western classes with multiple blue ribbons and winners in musical chairs and stock horse events.
The St Louis Post-Dispatch editorializes in support of Adlai E Stevenson for the Democratic nomination noting his experience as Illinois governor and leadership in the party. It rejects the notion he cannot win and defends his independence from Truman’s criticisms while reserving a general-election preference until nominees are known.
James A. Akers, 21, was held on two charges after police said he threatened to kill four people. He was arrested after discharging a 16 gauge shotgun near Fourteenth Avenue and Fifteenth Street SE and allegedly tried to run down four men with his car near a South Side liquor store. He faced intoxication and discharging firearms charges as detectives continued the investigation.
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