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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1961
Page
1
Finance Minister Donald Fleming outlines an economic recovery plan in a budget speech aiming to lift growth. The program would remove the 7.14 percent car excise tax and provide corporations incentives to modernize plants and boost research, with a bold move to discount the Canadian dollar on the exchange market.
The Canadian dollar opened Wednesday trading at 97 percent of U S funds, the weakest level since a February 1952 revaluation.
Longshoremen at New York port threaten to seek a strike-ending injunction from President Kennedy as a six day maritime walkout paralyzes harbor operations. Union leader Anastasio says half the men are working while half are out and criticizes paid idle crews aboard ships. The dispute involves 85,000 maritime workers and almost 1,000 vessels amid picket actions and delayed berthing of ships.
Premier Khrushchev warned that if the United States resumes nuclear tests, the Soviet Union will immediately resume testing. This statement came as Moscow responded to ongoing tensions over nuclear weapons.
The United States revoked the diplomatic status of Miroslav Nacvalac, a Czech diplomat accused of spying, and said he is now subject to deportation as an alien illegally in the U.S. This move signals a formal expulsion from U.N. walls and follows an espionage allegation.
Police in Tokyo raided a Buddhist temple that had been producing pistols for a gang of thieves. The operation uncovered weapons and potential links to organized crime, prompting ongoing investigations and potential charges.
An explosion of propane and gasoline wrecked Stannard Rock lighthouse in Lake Superior. One crew member is missing and another seriously injured. two others unhurt. Communications were cut, delaying rescue until midnight Tuesday as fire raged in coal bins below the 102-foot tower.
Former President Eisenhower was guest of honor at a stag dinner for about 300 York County industrial leaders on Tuesday night in York Pennsylvania.
Algae from Cedar River tributaries blamed for Cedar Rapids water odor in Iowa State Health Dept findings. Synedra identified as culprit, but officials say report lacks concentration details. Local officials plan a more complete report. state labs defended methods. Arnold Cherry notes higher algae levels in Cedar Rapids river samples.
President Kennedy walked without crutches while escorting guests to a White House luncheon for Prime Minister Ikeda of Japan. It marked the first time reporters saw him move without supports since his Palm Beach trip on June 8.
The White House seeks to halt further shipments of Cuban molasses describing the trade as not in the public interest. Negotiations aim to supply surplus corn to Publicker’s New Orleans plant to avoid closure if shipments stop. Press secretary Salinger cites dumping price concerns and mentions Fidel Castro funding. Shipment of 2.02 million gallons valued at $201,842.40 drew congressional protests. Kennedy ordered an investigation into the matter.
Soviet astronaut Yuri Gagarin will visit Havana to participate in the July 28 celebration marking the eighth anniversary of Fidel Castro's Moncada attack. Officials announced the trip for next month.
A 10 year old girl admitted taking about 250 envelopes from a Baytown post office box including 100 yellow ones with deposits and a $30,000 Humble Oil check. Police recovered most yellow envelopes as they were dumped toward a dump. cash unaccounted for may be lost.
In Moscow, Premier Khrushchev signals a peace treaty with Germany by year end as Deputy Defense Minister Chuikov attacks Western forces in Berlin. He notes the Yalta capitulation rights have expired and calls for removal of British French and American presence. Chuikov cites his Stalingrad command and current role in Soviet ground forces.
A Wednesday blaze in downtown Fort Madison destroyed three businesses and damaged several others. The Hawkeye Lumber Co. sparked the fire, which spread to the Watson Distributing Co. warehouse and the Superior 400 service station, all of which were ruined. Fire crews fought to save Midwest Wax Paper Co. and Cushman Foundry and Machine Co. as flames spread, with Rahn's used car lot taking fire damage.
In Sellersville Pennsylvania Alice Leister 11 rode her bicycle Tuesday night and collided with her father 51 who was driving home from a fishing trip. Alice died en route to a hospital. The Leister family has three other children.
The report lists receipts and donations totaling 4184.60 and a 1961 budget of 9200.00 with 5115.40 still to raise. Contributions from Gethsemane Shrine WUD and various clubs include 100.00 and 28.00 for activities. Names such as Max Janowsky and Dr. J. M. Knox appear among memorial gifts.
President Kennedy activated the nation's first experimental seawater desalination plant in Freeport Texas fielding fresh water on site to demonstrate the process. The $1.5 million facility with 12 evaporators aims to cost about 1 dollar per 1000 gallons and serve Freeport and Dow Chemical with a mix of municipal water.
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