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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1961
Page
3
Forecast calls for showers and storms Tuesday night into Wednesday with cooler temperatures. Highs 70s north to near 80 south. Overnight lows in 50s to 60s. Total June rainfall around 5.74 inches. year-to-date 77 inches. Local notices include births and multiple civil cases with listed names and addresses.
Speeding and traffic violations populate the docket with numerous individuals named alongside addresses from Ro land Zimmerman to Iowa City. Fines range from $2 to $15 plus costs. several bond forfeitures noted. civil suits and judgments listed with amounts from $25 to $468.62.
Salinger said no information was withheld and that both he and Hatchet learned of the expert on Tuesday. He denied plans for further consultation with Wade and called the White House treatment of the illness minor. He added he has no control over what the President communicates.
The article notes the first observance with 50 stars on the flag after Alaska and Hawaii joined, urging display from every staff. It recalls the Continental Congress 1777 adoption of the 13 stripes and 13 stars, and President Wilson’s 1916 proclamation promoting patriotic expression.
Adlai Stevenson visiting Asuncion as JFK's U N envoy and critic of dictatorship travels from Rio de Janeiro to Paraguay. He meets Stroessner in a cordial talk not disclosed in detail and receives a warm reception from about 1,000 at the airport as Paraguay maintains strong US policy support.
Five Newton residents were injured Monday in a Highway 6 crash three miles east of Newton. The car driven by Mrs Ethel Elaine Musser overturned after clipping a bread truck curb. Include: Randall Musser 18 months Edna Reames 12 Sharon Reames 10 Ernest Reames and the family were bound for Iowa City for surgery.
Fragmented text shows pricing for mail editions and subscription terms. Mentions 6 issues per month at $1, and yearly rates, with references to delivery by mail and Sunday editions. Likely a newspaper rate card or signup info from Cedar Rapids Gazette era.
In Geneva at the Laos conference Soviet Foreign Minister Gromyko charged the United States with blocking a neutrality agreement for Laos and seeking unrealistic control powers. He said Washington was delaying work on drafting an independence pact for the Asian kingdom.
Chinese Premier Chou Enlai, citing imperialist intervention, condemns U.S. actions in South Vietnam in a report from New China News Agency carried by UPI from Tokyo.
Lottie Huppert Mihulka died Monday after a long illness at Cedar Rapids route 2. Born January 7, 1900 in LaPorte City she lived in Cedar Rapids most of her life. She was a charter member and past president of the Cedar Rapids Horseman's club. She is survived by her husband married July 30, 1942 a daughter Mrs. Richard Dower a son Leo Melichar a stepson Merle eight grandchildren two sisters and a brother. Services Thursday at 2 at First Presbyterian church west of Ely with Rev. Francis Larew. Burial in First Presbyterian cemetery formerly Truhlar. Friends may call Wednesday at Brosh chapel and at the church after 11 am Thursday. Casket will not be opened after services.
Ida Mae Kelsey 94 of 2301 Coldstream Ave NE Cedar Rapids widow of William Kelsey died Monday night after a long illness. Born August 8 1866 she leaves daughters Mabel Brown Edna Miller Blanche Alexander four sons Clarence Lawson Walter Steadman Herbert a sister Ide Mc Creeady 34 grandchildren 45 great grandchildren and 7 great great grandchildren. Services Beatty Bearle's private time to be announced Burial Cedar Memorial. Friends may call after 6 pm Wednesday.
Cedar Rapids native born March 26 1911 and World War II veteran died Monday afternoon in a Cedar Rapids hospital after moving to Albuquerque two years ago. Survived by sister Mrs Julia Kloubec of Albuquerque, he belonged to Mt Herman lodge Iowa Consistory El Kahir Shrine Legion of Honor Order of Chevaliers and DeMolay work. He was a member of Central Park Presbyterian Church. Services pending at Turner chapel with visitation after 1 pm Thursday.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 at the Brown Orley-Janeba funeral home with the Rev. Ralph J. Barron of St. James Methodist church officiating. Burial will take place at Linwood Cemetery.
E. Eugene Jarvis, 55, was critically injured when a tractor wheel passed over him during a neighborly work day at the Eugene Ehrhardt farm. The gathering aimed to aid Ehrhardt's widow after his recent death.
A Tuesday night storm caused extensive water damage to a single block of First Avenue SE between Fifteenth Street and Park Court SE in Cedar Rapids. Estimated losses range from 19800 to 22100 with some stores reporting higher totals. several businesses faced basement flooding and stock damage while others were minimally affected.
Residents reported water in basements on Tuesday with several stores still pumping at noon to clear water and access damaged areas. Flooding extended to a low-lying nearby northeast district impacting multiple buildings.
A severe storm flooded basements and streets across the city with 4 to 6 inches of water. Power lines and telephone lines were damaged, causing outages in Cedar Rapids and surrounding towns. trees toppled, traffic blocked, and emergency crews battled waterlogged infrastructure through the night.
President Kennedy and Italian Prime Minister Fanfani, after a White House summit, voiced agreement on bolstering the Atlantic Community as defense and as a political and economic instrument. A two hour session produced a joint communique noting cordial, constructive talks.
Drowning victim Strickler of Delhi leaves three brothers Ralph Stanley of Cedar Rapids and Earl of Greeley two sisters Wilma Sweaney of Manchester and Clara Stewart of Milwaukee and grandmothers Anna Payne of Hopkinton and Mary Strickler of Canada. Turner chapel to hold services at a time to be announced.
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