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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1962

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No Deadline For Berlin Says Khrushchev

Premier Khrushchev told Romanian railway workers in Bucharest that Russia sees no reason for war over Berlin and that no deadline will be set. He said the U S threatened war, but warned those who push the button would boomerang. He spoke during a weeklong Romania visit.

Bucharest Khrushchev Russia Berlin U. S Romania West Berlin German Democratic Republic East Germany

Diefenbaker Party Fails to Win Majority in Canada Vote

Prime Minister John Diefenbaker’s Conservatives remain the largest party in the Commons but fall short of a majority after a stunning election. They hold 117 seats with three undecided, Liberal gains threaten minority governance, and Social Credit and New Democratic parties make surprising strides.

Toronto John Diefenbaker Canada House of Commons Diefenbaker Government of Prince Albert Sask Liberals Social Credit Party New Democratic Party Ontario I Conservatives Quebec New Democratic and Social Credit New Democrats Social Credit

Flight Engineers Postpone Strike at Trans World Airlines

The flight engineers union postponed its strike against Trans World Airlines, considering late government settlement proposals. Picket lines formed at major airports as Labor Secretary Goldberg announced the postponement minutes after the deadline. The union cited sympathy for President Kennedy's economic concerns and said no walkouts would occur against Eastern or Pan Am, while targeting TWA as the test case.

Washington UPI Trans World Airlines Goldberg Trans World Kennedy Pan Am

National Conference honors Gen Lucius Clay for human relations

The National Conference of Christians and Jews presents its Brotherhood Award to General Lucius D. Clay for distinguished service in the field of human relations. The ceremony in New York recognizes his efforts in promoting interfaith understanding.

New York National Conference of Christians and Jews Lucius Clay

Swisher Suit Totals 49000 Over Mayor Swartzendruber

A damage suit filed by William Kramer against Swisher mayor Norma n Swartzendruber seeks 49000 in two counts. The petition alleges oppressive acts by the mayor under color of official duties.

Iowa City Norman Swartzendruber Swisher William Kramer Kramer

Excommunicant Denied List of Charges in New Orleans

Mrs. B. J. Gaillot, excommunicated segregationist, was refused a list of the charges that led to her expulsion by Msgr. Charles Plauche of the New Orleans archdiocese. She plans to appeal to Pope John XXIII.

New Orleans B. J. Gaillot Msgr Charles Plauche John XXIII

Turkey Crisis Grows After Inonu Ends Government Drive

Ankara AP reports former President Ismet Inonu abandoned efforts to form a government on Tuesday, plunging Turkey toward political crisis with potential for military intervention.

Ankara Ismet Inanu Turkey

Music Man World Premiere Boosts Mason City Band Festival

More than 100000 people crowded Mason City for the twenty fourth North Iowa Band Festival and the world premiere of Meredith Willson's The Music Man. Gov. Norman Erbe, Senator Jack Miller and Hollywood figures led the parade along with Robert Preston Shirley Jones and Arthur Godfrey. The Mason City high school band performed as crowds enjoyed ideal parade weather and the film’s stars arrived for the festivities.

Associated Press Mason City Meredith Willson Willson Robert Preston Shirley Jones Morton DaCosta River City North Iowa Norman Erbe Jack Miller Harold Hill Debonair Marian Ronnie Howard Eddie Hodges Arthur Godfrey Hedda Hopper Hat Rini Ior

Hold Level of Coralville Lake

The Army Corps of Engineers announced reduced outflow from Coralville dam to preserve the lake pool for July 4 boaters. The pool stood at 677.19 feet, with outflow cut to 3 000 cfs Tuesday morning and 1 200 cfs Tuesday afternoon to hold near 677 until July 1 when it should rise to 680.

Coralville Lake Army Corps of Engineers Coralville Dam

Explosion damages refinery. mechanic burned in blaze

An explosion at a refinery in South Bend caused about 300000 dollars in damage Monday night. A mechanic, 37 year old Gerald Kaufman, was badly burned and hailed nine storage tanks after rushing 2000 yards to shut off valves. He was listed in fairly good condition.

South Bend Gerald Kaufman

Kennedy administration rejects tax revision compromise plan

The Kennedy administration vetoes a compromise on the tax revision bill, risking further delay as the Senate finance committee plans to set the measure aside again. Key elements remain contested, including a 1.35 billion investment credit, a withholding plan on dividends and interest, and higher taxes on foreign subsidiaries.

Washington Finance Committee House Senate Williams Del Republican U.S Savings and Loan Committee Byrd D-Va Treasury Dillon

Texas Atty General faults judge over Marshall death probe

Texas Atty. Gen. Will Wilson accused District Judge John Barron of prematurely dismissing a five week grand jury investigation into Henry Marshall's death. Wilson questioned the decision and cited possible ties to Billie Sol Estes and Estes' cotton allotments. Marshall died June 3 1961, shot five times. officials list it as death by own action. Barron said the evidence was inconclusive. Texas Rangers continued the probe. Also W P Mattox was discharged as county agriculture committee vice chairman after Estes related expenses were alleged.

Franklin Texas UPI Will Wilson Henry Marshall Billie Sol Estes Wilson Marshall Washington Estes John Barron Texas Rangers Department (Agriculture Barron W. P. Mattox

Kennedy won't hold news conference this week

The White House said President Kennedy will not hold a news conference this week.

Washington White House Kennedy

Hurricane-Tiros V launched to study storms from orbit

Tiros V, the fifth weather eye satellite, rode a Thor Delta rocket into orbit from Cape Canaveral to capture cloud cover and storm data. Engineers reported a minor ground- equipment short, but the auto pilot kept the mission on track as NASA aims to build an operational space weather surveillance system.

Cape Canaveral National Aeronautics and Space Administration Thos Wallops Island Robert Gray Matic Gray Tiros V Arctic Circle Pacific Caribbean Atlantic NASA Project Nimbus

India Withholds Decision on Jets

New Delhi India will discuss its fighter aircraft needs with Britain before deciding on buying Soviet Mig jets. Duncan Sandys Commonwealth relations secretary said Britain has supplied India with most of its military equipment for years and there are close consultations on new requirements.

New Delhi India Duncan Sandys Commonwealth Relations Sandys Britain

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