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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1962
Page
3
The daily record shows high and low temps for Wednesday across cities and scattered showers forecast through Friday. It also lists rainfall totals, barometer and humidity readings, sun and moon timings, wind at noon, and several local birth notices from Marion and nearby towns plus memorial service details.
Senator Byrd of Virginia urged the removal of Budget Director David Bell citing failure to curb deficits and advocate fiscal discipline. The Senate Finance Committee chairman backed Bell's replacement as opposition grew to a House bill raising the debt limit to 308 billion dollars.
President Kennedy urged adherence to constitutional principles and signaled possible quick tax cuts to spur the economy. He warned the U S would defend Formosa if China attackers strike and noted concerns over mainland buildup while noting the need for a unified U S policy. Freeman outlined steps to strengthen farm program administration and tighter agency bonding to prevent abuses after recent issues.
Iowa district and supreme court judges qualify for immediate pay raises after the large judicial reform amendment approved in the June primary. Attorney General Evan Hultman ruled the raises took effect last Monday when the official canvass closed, costing the state about 185 million dollars.
Freeman told lawmakers the Agriculture Department advanced a new system of county committee oversight after eight years of neglect in the Eisenhower era. He said transfers on cotton acreage and grain storage were mishandled by a confused 1960 61 situation but blamed no embezzlement, insisting Estes received no favorable treatment and the government lost no money.
Virginia Belle Roberts 84 of 609 Sixth Street SE widow of Ira Roberts and Cedar Rapids resident 40 years died Wednesday after a brief illness. Born September 29 1877 in Charleston Illinois she was predeceased by her husband in 1920. Survived by two daughters Mrs June Nurss and Mrs Irene Cole five grandchildren seven great grandchildren. She was a Prada Rebekah Lodge No 5 member and longtime dressmaker for the Boston store Frankel's and Martins.Services at Beatty Bearle chapel at 1 30 Saturday by Rev Hubert L Sunderman Burial Linwood.Friends may call after 3 p.m. Friday at the chapel.
Myra Mertens wife of John W. Mertens of 8304 Third Avenue SW died Thursday after a brief illness. Born March 26, 1912 in Iowa City she is survived by her husband two children Jerry and Judith Ann both of Cedar Rapids her mother Mrs Margaret Breece of Iowa City a brother Harold Breece of Coralville and a sister Mrs William Durbin of Burbank California Services will be announced with Brady Mortuary handling arrangements after 4 p.m. Saturday.
Mabel Anna Fesler 74 formerly of 912 First Ave SW Cedar Rapids died Thursday. Born December 16 1881 at Riverside she was a member of Salem Evangelical United Brethren Church. No immediate survivors. Services at Turner Chapel 1 30 Saturday by Rev Leonard Deaver Cremation and committal. Friends may call at the chapel.
Frida Redmond funeral at Immaculate Conception Church 9am Friday by Msgr William A Roach. Burial Mt Calvary. Rosary in Turner chapel 7 30pm Thursday by Msgr Roach and St Martha's circle. Ben William McDonough funeral at Turner chapel 1 30pm Friday by Rev Barton Murray. Military rites by Hanford Post at Cedar Memorial graveside. Hedvika Synacek funeral Friday 9 15 Kuba funeral home 9 30 St Wenceslaus church burial St Johns.
Linn County Democratic Chairman J D Weimer announced Wednesday his candidacy for Second district committeeman at the Des Moines caucus July 28. He may split Linn County’s delegation as Cedar Rapids insurer John Griser also seeks the post.
Howard Mitchell filed an appeal with the Linn County Board of Adjustment to rezone 65 acres for a housing development three miles northwest of Cedar Rapids. He says the county zoning ordinance was never legally published when adopted in 1959 and challenges its legality after two 2–1 denials by the Linn County Board of Supervisors.
The mayor and city clerk signed authorization to purchase 12.41 acres for Shaver park from Ray E Hertz at 2367 dollars per acre. The park will grow from 29 acres to about 41.41 acres, located across the park road from the current site. The purchase avoids a potential 20000 dollar paving expense tied to nearby development.
Linn County Republican chairman B D Silliman reminded the public that the GOP convention will be held at the Roosevelt hotel at 10 a.m. Friday, not at the courthouse. He also announced further preparations for the event.
Cedar Rapids emergency crews were called twice within hours when a C 47 air force transport with 12 aboard made an emergency landing at Municipal airport due to vibrating propellers. The plane diverted from Offutt Base Omaha toward Wurtsmith Mich and landed safely after three minutes under its own power.
Linn county Democrats will meet briefly at 10 a.m. Friday at the courthouse and then adjourn until 8 p.m. Friday at the Sheraton Montrose hotel. Non delegates may sit in the meeting room to observe the proceedings as announced by County Chairman J D Weism er.
Collins Radio Co spokesmen denied charges of seeking favors in Navy contracts as hearings open. Rep Earl Wilson alleged the Navy favored Collins for the PRC-41 portable radio, while Collins asserted open bidding and sole source rules. Witnesses include Undersecretary Kenneth BeLieu and Collins staff to explain production and progress. John McElroy of Cedar Rapids among the employees testifying.
Dr. Ralph Bunche, a United Nations under secretary and Nobel laureate, was reportedly denied accommodation at an Atlanta hotel. Henry Moon of the NAACP said the hotel was not identified, and the request used U N stationery.
Six men including two mayors gathered at Cedar Rapids city hall for a council meeting. Frank H. Cap Hahn, Cedar Rapids mayor for 15 years starting in 1934, visited and joined the regular council briefly. He noted more business than during his tenure, which ended in 1950. Hahn later moved to Denver after filling an unexpired term.
Eastern Air Lines asked a U S district court for a 4 5 million judgment against the Flight Engineers International Assn. The suit stems from a February 1961 strike, with a 900 000 daily default sought for five days. Judge Ernett Choate had fined the union 250 000, later reduced to 25 000.
A Linn county district court suit seeks to reverse a $2,450 condemnation award and obtain $12,500 in damages. Five point three six acres near Center Point are condemned for a farm-to-market road running east from Cedar river bridge. Plaintiffs Donald H Newland Clifford H and Nellie E Mather and Donald E and Bernice B Dvorsky claim road work cut the farm value from $35,000 to $22,500.
Great Plains Supply Co. files suit against Alfred A. Brimmer and Pauline G. Brimmer for 839.16 on a promissory note. The action names the couple as defendants and seeks legal relief in the matter.
Joseph B. Eldred 18 of Urbana drowned Wednesday evening in the Iowa River near Coralville while attempting to swim to an Interstate 80 bridge pier. He worked for Welton Construction Co. building the bridge and was a Urbana High School graduate of 1961. Services set for Saturday at St Marys in Spencer’s Grove with burial in the church cemetery. A rosary is planned at Murdoch chapel Center Point on Thursday and Friday.
At the request of Police Chief Emmet Evans, City Attorney Sueppel said he would prepare an ordinance for council consideration prohibiting swimming in the Iowa River within city limits. The measure aims to stop dives from Park Road and Benton Street bridges, similar to a Waterloo Cedar River ban under police power.
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