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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1960
Page
1
A dense page reports forecasted mild temperatures with showers and thunderstorms this week and June rainfall totals. It also lists civic notes from crime to civil suits and births in Cedar Rapids area, plus local injury and traffic records and upcoming services for several towns.
Des Moines AP Kennedy and Johnson may tour Cedar Rapids Jefferson in late June to woo delegates. Edward A. McDermott says Kennedy’s Iowa trip aims for informal delegate meetings in Cedar Rapids and Jefferson, with tentative plans for a Des Moines stop by Lyndon Johnson and Symington supporters hoping for a Symington visit.
President Eisenhower urged patience and mutual respect in U S Philippines relations. He warned against American pressure or Philippines becoming a whipping boy and stressed aid to help nations build their own institutions without succumbing to hunger or threat of attack.
Harry Golden, author and integration advocate, canceled from speaking engagement in Greenville after a flood of protest calls. Kiwanis program chair James Henderson said the vote to cancel aimed to avoid harming Kiwanis, though Golden noted the South’s fear about discussing integration.
The Iowa City Community school board voted to enroll 53 students from the Union township school district on a tuition basis for the 1960 61 year. This follows the Johnson county board of education rejecting a merger election amid objections from Union township. Union township had discharged its 5 teachers over the merger proposal.
City council deferred the $293000 paving program for 1960 until next Tuesday night. The proposal covers parts of 29 streets and one alley. Debates on the project were aired at the Tuesday night council meeting.
Legislators listened intently as the President neared the end of his remarks and urged that the U S not dictate to the Philippines. They burst into applause and clapped five times as he concluded. Eisenhower then greeted lawmakers along the main aisle, shaking hands and sharing quick chats.
Cedar Rapids real estate offices will close on Saturdays following a board vote. The Real Estate Board announced Wednesday the policy aligns with member wishes and urges members to observe the same business closure.
A washed-out roadbed derailed a Pennsylvania train Tuesday night in Olean New York. Six passengers suffered minor injuries and were treated at the scene or nearby. local officials investigated the incident and cleared the site.
Mrs. Edward McNamara appeals a 35 year term for second degree murder handed after the death of her husband at their Central City farm. The Iowa Supreme Court will hear oral arguments Friday in Des Moines. decision not expected until July. She remains jailed in Linn County pending the outcome.
Clifford F. Patterson age 22 of 167 Carter Street Northwest received a suspended six month jail term after pleading guilty to larceny before Judge Floyd Philbrick. He allegedly took five fur pieces from Mitralsky Fur Co warehouse where he once worked. The furs were found in his possession in Salt Lake City and he was returned for trial.
Harold D. Le Grand files a suit against H. C. Show for 126.74 dollars in car damages from an March 15 1959 accident on First Avenue West near Elev enth Street.
IOWA CITY David Seger 22 of Cedar Rapids was fined 200 and costs by Judge H D Evans after pleading guilty to gross fraud with intent to cheat The charge involved a 30 check cashed October 6 at a local drug store signed in Segers roommates name Seger took part in University of Iowa commencement exercises last Friday University officials are holding Segers degree pending investigation
In San Angelo Texas FBI chief J Edgar Hoover declined a nomination as the Constitution party candidate for president on Tuesday.
A 7980 pound relief shipment of blankets and wool clothing left Cedar Rapids for St. Louis by truck to aid Chile earthquake victims. Local churches contributed the goods and $450 cash. Red Cross and Linn County chapter added funds and plan 30 sweaters. Church World Service and Red Cross leaders praised the strong response.
An Atlanta fruit stand dealer posted a sign warning thieves that stealing a large cantaloupe would incur the same time as a small one. Clerks report pilfering dropped sharply after the sign went up.
The Kentucky division of United Spanish War Veterans resolves at their annual convention that the U S should take stronger action against Castro's Cuba and may send troops to the island if necessary to halt insults from the Cuban government president.
Independence city council kept a stop sign in front of the new grade school with the school board covering 812 for the sign and its installation. It also approved buying a used tractor for 375 to pull street rollers and promised quick consideration for street improvements upon petitions signed by all property owners on a block.
In Tarentum Pennsylvania Mrs Marion Erbe, aged 105, is hospitalized for the first time in her life, marking a notable health milestone for the long lived local resident.
Harry S. Gallagher 63 formerly of Cedar Rapids and Hammond Times sports editor dies of a heart attack at his Hammond home. He worked for The Gazette, Chicago City News Bureau, and Chicago Journal, served in World War I, and was secretary to Indiana Congressman William Schute before returning to journalism. Survivors include his widow and two sons Harry and Paul, and sister Mrs. Claire McGinnis.
Armintia Priscilla Countryman widow of Charles Countryman died at a local hospital at 11 05 am Tuesday after a brief illness. Born April 22 1893 in Foley Minnesota she was a Lutheran. Survived by 3 daughters 6 sons 1 sister 52 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Services at Turner chapel 3 pm Thursday by Rev Theo Youngquist First Lutheran church with burial at Protestant cemetery Royalton Minnesota. Friends may call at the chapel.
Laura Evelena Beatty Bearle dies with service at Bearle home at 3 30 Thursday conducted by Rev Hubert L Sunderman burial Linwood. Hortense Bowman Turner chapel service at 1 30 pm Thursday by Dr H Hughes Dill burial Linwood cemetery.
A federal judge issued a temporary injunction barring Air Line Pilots Association pilots from interfering with regular flight service for American Airlines Pan American World Airways and Trans World Airlines. The airlines sought protection after pilots announced refusals to operate jets if FAA inspectors demanded removal of a pilot from the cockpit. The airlines warned a midnight strike could cost about one million dollars daily.
Dave Carter reports TO MORROW'S WEATHER with a Monday through Friday update at 10 p.m. on TV 9. The segment previews conditions and temperature outlook for viewers.
President Eisenhower attends a state dinner at Malacanang Palace wearing a beige barong tagalog given by President Garcia. Barbara Eisenhower marks her 34th birthday in a aquamarine gown as diplomatic circles, including Mrs Ramon Magsaysay and Carlos Romulo, greet the leader. The menu features tropical fruit cocktail, lobster, lapu-lapu, filet mignon, and Philippine wines.
Official and unofficial results show Loveless, Hughes, and McManus leading in state offices with potential recounts in specific precincts. The Linn County canvass notes identify errors, guiding where recounts may occur, and officials consider a voting machine to instruct voters ahead of fall elections.
About 242 residents in southeast Iowa City urged action at a city council special meeting over unsanitary sewer conditions. Backups of raw sewage in basements posed health risks, with some homes seeing up to 18 inches of wastewater after heavy rains. The city lacks capacity as storm sewers overwhelm sanitary lines, with engineer estimates of 500000 dollars needed for fixes. Two trailer pumps will be deployed for future emergencies as planning continues.
Charles Anderson, 53, an alternate U N delegate, was killed Tuesday when his car and a train collided in Shelbyville Kentucky.
Community benefit auction invites donations of salable items. Call EM 68-2540 EM 5-6765 or EM 4-589 to arrange pickup. Auction scheduled for July 9 with pickup available at various locations.
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