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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1963
Page
9
In Cedar Rapids last weekend volunteers checked 1 076 cars and found 131 with deficiencies, about 12 percent. The most common fault was burned out tail lights in 28 cars, followed by headlights 17, emergency brakes turn signals and windshield washers 15 each, and wipers 10. Tie rod bearings were noted as potentially dangerous.
Cedar Rapids Veterans of Foreign Wars post won multiple awards at the state convention in Arnolds Park. Post commander Kenneth Johnston received all state post commander honor and a life membership for membership. Emil Vodoska earned all state post quartermaster award. Keith Churchill elected sergeant at arms. Auxiliary programs in legislation cancer community service and buddy poppies were recognized. Mrs Marvin Nemecek cited for selling most poppies. District earned 100 percent membership. Delegates included Kenneth Johnsons James Ritchies Keith Churchills Dean Naumans George Thompsons James Johnson and Mrs Gaskill.
A Cedar Rapids man, Arthur D. Biddinger age 62, was charged with negligent smoking after a fire at 905 Center Point Road NE at 2 40 am. He posted a $20 bond which he forfeited for failing to appear in Municipal court. The fire was caused by negligent and careless smoking and confined to a mattress and bedding.
Six Linn county residents were among four elected to membership in the State Historical Society of Iowa during June, the society announced.
President Kennedy outlined a goal for a united Europe within an integrated Atlantic alliance. He argued for shared burdens, a common will, and a multi national fleet with Polaris missiles to strengthen deterrence and cooperation among NATO allies. He warned against dividing Europe and emphasized concrete steps toward enduring peace despite potential delays and doubts.
In remarks cited, a speaker argues the United States economy is not seeking to dump goods in Europe but to expand trade. He notes only a small fraction of the economy depends on trade, mostly with Western Europe, and asserts that trade expansion will help just all.
Michael Stephen McClenan, 15, a former Cedar Rapids resident, died in a Fresno hospital after being found unconscious at his home. Coroner attributes death to strangulation by food lodged in windpipe. Survived by parents Wilmer and, Kathleen. grandmother Elsie McClenahan. Services Wednesday at St James Episcopal Cathedral Fresno. Lisle funeral home handles arrangements.
A 58 year old Cedar Rapids man Delmar A Reincke pled not guilty in Municipal court to charges of committing lascivious acts with a child. He was freed on a $1,000 bond and arrested on a warrant issued by Judge Howard McLaughlin. Trial date set for July 9. He is accused of molesting a 12 year old girl June 23.
U S agents asked co-defendant Benjamin Dranow to give perjured testimony against James Hoffa as he pled innocent to tapping pension funds. Dranow, a former Minneapolis store official, is jailed for fraud and tax evasion. Prosecutors deny any coercion. Sept 4 deadline set for trial location decision with Oct 7 potential start.
Sweden charged Col. Stig Wennerstrom, 57, with spying for Russia after a car crash on Highway 218. Foreign Minister Torsten Nilsson demanded Moscow recall its military attache and embassy first secretary. The case notes Wennerstrom served as an air force officer since 1948 and was intoxicated at the time of the incident.
A Cedar Rapids youth, John Williams, 17, received a puncture wound to his right calf when a 9-year-old boy threw a butcher knife at him at the younger boy’s home. Williams was treated for a severed nerve at University Hospitals in Iowa City. The incident occurred as Williams was leaving.
IOWA CITY George F. Domer 26 of Coralville was listed in satisfactory condition at University Hospitals Tuesday morning with apparently minor injuries from an auto accident about 1 am Tuesday. Patrolman William Kidwell said Domer was clocked at 100 miles an hour.
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