Nebraska Flood Toll May Climb
Omaha reports that Nebraska floods may raise the death toll to three as a car swept off a highway near Valparaiso is identified as Walter Lovejoy of Lincoln. Torrential rains to 14 inches flood towns, leave hundreds homeless, and threaten more evacuations. two confirmed deaths include Mrs. Ray Divis, 41, and Jane Kolar, 14, who drowned after exiting a stalled car on a country road.
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Omaha
Nebraska
Valparaiso
Walter Lovejoy
Lincoln
Ray Divis
Jane Kolar
Dwight
Mr. Divis
Divis
Garrison
Neb
David City
DeWitt
Memphis
Ashland
Army
Swan River
Turkey
Creek
Salt Creek
Red Cross
Wahoo
Crete
Linwood
Airmen cleared in Keeler scandal link defense statement
Washington AP reports the Defense Department cleared three U.S. airmen of involvement in Britain's sex scandal and returned them to duty in England. Assistant Secretary Arthur Sylvester said no security violation occurred, no military information was solicited or furnished, and none met Christine Keeler or had knowledge of the Ward–Profumo case.
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Washington
Defense Department
U.S
Britain
England
Arthur Sylvester
Christine Keeler
Sylvester
Keeler Ward-Profumo
Miss Keeler
John Profumo
Stephen Ward
London
Osteo
Christine
Eugene
Forms Arrive for Liquor Licenses in Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids city clerk received a supply of liquor license application forms from the Iowa liquor control commission on Tuesday. They will be available to applicants only after council review. Applications must be sent to the state for approval and include a $5,000 bond form, dram shop liability insurance, and a council approval resolution, all of which are in stock.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa Liquor Control Commission
Harold Schaefer
State Liquor Control Commission
Council
Summer Festival Opens Tonight in Greene Square
The Cedar Rapids Summer Festival enters its second year with a 6 15 start in Greene Square. Cadet drum corps at 6 15, Children’s Theater at 6 30, Coe Promenade Orchestra at 6 50, Sokols gymnasts at 7 25, Civic Chorus at 8, Chamber Music Society at 8 30, and Jazz at 9. Lee Grant hosts the free three day program. An Iowa artists exhibit and prize winning photographs will be on display in the park and the public library offers guided tours and extra paintings in Art Assn. galleries.
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Cedar Rapids
Greene Square
Children’s Theater
Coe-Promenade _ orchestra
Sokols
Civic Chorus
Chamber Music Society
Jazz
Lee Grant
Iowa
Art Assn
Bob Johnson Seeks Second Term as Mayor
Mayor Bob Johnson announced Tuesday at the Canopus club that he will run for re election in the fall city election. He defended his first 18 months in office, citing progress in city cooperation, quarterly quadrants meetings, and ongoing projects such as water, pay reforms, bridge rehab, and staffing upgrades. The June meeting is set for Wednesday at 7 p.m. in Noelridge park pavilion.
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Cedar Rapids
Bob Johnson
Canopus Club
Johnson
Noelridge Park
Consolidated Gasoline
Kennedy vows to defend Western Europe and unite allies
President Kennedy rebukes Charles de Gaulle’s independent Europe, declaring the U.S. will risk cities to defend Western Europe and urges a unified world power with equal partnership. He spoke in Frankfurt’s Paulskirche amid cheering crowds, while criticizing doubts about American steadfastness as against history.
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Frankfurt
Kennedy
I de Gaulle
Europe
U. S
Western
America
Frankfurt’s
de Gaulle
Break Through Lines Surround Kennedy in Germany Protest
In Frankfurt a crowd of about 40 000 surged through police lines and surrounded President Kennedy on Tuesday night. The tumultuous demonstration followed clashes, and shoes littered the pavement as Kennedy fled the scene amid the pursuing throng.
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Frankfurt
UPI
Kennedy
Germany
Jury Funds for Defendant in Alienation Suit
A district court jury denied damages to La Verne A. Fink who sought 50000 from Robert J. Repstein for alienating the affections of his former wife Mavis. The seven member panel deliberated from 2:17 p.m. to 8:47 p.m. after a June 17 start, with a one day recess. Judge Charles Penningroth presided.
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la Verne
Charles ‘Penningroth
Pastor Slayer Receives 30 Year Term in Minnesota
Robert Eugene Chapman pleaded guilty to second degree murder in the May 23 slaying of Rev. Berner E Nyjordet of Silver Lake Minnesota. He was sentenced to 30 to 80 years in prison, with prosecutors noting lack of sufficient premeditation for first degree murder. The minister was found stabbed and shot. Chapman claimed the robbery motive and said the clergyman had made indecent advances before the fatal confrontation. The case occurred near Hayward and Glenville with the body found in a nearby game preserve. Chapman, a parolee and former convict, was ordered to Stillwater State Prison.
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Albert Lea
Minn
Robert Eugene Chapman
Berner E. ‘Nyjordet
Silver Lake
Chapman
Freeborn
Robert Tuveson
Warren Plunkett
Hayward
Stillwater
Minnesota
Everett Tavern
Cedar Rapids Post Office Reports Population Over 100000
Postmaster E R Petro announced Cedar Rapids now estimates its population at 100106 based on residential delivery points and 1960 census figures. The figure follows a northeast quarter route inspection and counts of delivery points, with earlier estimates ranging from 96200 to 99000 from various sources. Page 3 continues.
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E. R., Petro
Cedar Rapids
Robert H. Caldwell
Chamber of Commerce
State Division of Vital Statistics
Democrats Pick Atlantic City for 1964 Nomination Convention
The Democratic National Committee announced the 1964 presidential nominating convention will be held in Atlantic City the week of Aug 24. The move positions the convention on the East Coast six weeks after the Republicans meet in San Francisco starting July 13.
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Washington
Atlantic City
National Committee
San Francisco
East Coast
Harry Truman
Philadelphia
Return of Passaic Spy Held After 3 Years in Czech Prison
Helen Kozeradsky, 52, arrives at Idlewild from Prague after more than three years in a Czechoslovak prison for espionage. Reunited with husband John 55 and children Michael 23 and John Jr. 22 in Passaic. Pardoned by President Novotny last week, she declines to discuss charges while awaiting State Department talks on her imprisonment. Rep. Charles Joelson helped secure her release amid appeals to Kennedy and the State Department. Kozeradsky had seven trips to Czechoslovakia 1957-1960 to buy items for a furniture store.
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Passaic
N.J
Helen Kozeradsky
U.S
New York
Idlewild
Prague
Helen
John
Michael
Ronald Kidwell
Antonin Novotny
Charles Joelson
D-N.j
Kennedy
State Department
Czechoslovakia
Kozeradsky
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