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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1962

Page

2

Weather summary and city temperature records for Midwest and West

The daily record lists high and low temperatures for multiple cities including Bismarck Minneapolis Chicago New Orleans Denver New York Duluth Omaha Los Angeles Phoenix Miami Seattle and La Crosse with a detailed five day forecast. It notes considerable cloudiness with scattered showers and thunderstorms through Saturday, cooler northwest and central highs in the 80s, near normal temperatures later in the period, and limited rainfall totals around half to three quarters of an inch.

Bismarck Minnapolis Chicago M. Orleans Denver New York Duluth Omaha Angeles Phoenix Seattle

Department officials discuss Estes allotment irregularities testimony

Washington headquarters must be notified the minute irregularities are discovered by ACS committees. Freeman testified that misdeeds in Estes cotton allotments were civil, not criminal, and the general counsel said no criminal charges exist until courts decide on allotment validity.

Washington ACS McClellan Freeman Estes Justice Department Mundt Agriculture Department General Counisel Department John Bagwell Charles Murphy Cotton Advisory Committee Murphy

Tear Gas Hurled at West Berlin News Truck

East German guards fired five tear gas grenades at a West Berlin loudspeaker truck broadcasting news across the border on Friday.

Berlin West Berlin

Collins Radio Testimony on Navy AN/PRC-41 Contract

Congressional hearing features Collins Radio officials from Cedar Rapids questioned over navy procurement of AN/PRC-41 ultrahigh frequency transceivers for marine corps air control and naval gunfire liaison. Witnesses defend bid process and outline proposed fixed price contract with ceiling.

Washington Collins ‘Radio Co Navy Marine Corps Cedar Rapids John C. McElroy William Graham House Armed Services Special Richard Sudhoff Meritt H. Steger Navy Department General Council Joseph C. Cruden Fice Naval Cruden Collins Arvin Industries Subcommittee Earl Wilson R.-Ind

Minuteman and Polaris Fire First Time by All Air Force Crew

Cape Canaveral reports two successful missile launches on Friday. The Polaris test flew over 1500 miles to evaluate lightweight guidance and warhead improvements for a longer range model. An all air force crew conducted both firings.

Cape Canaveral

Minuteman Missile Fires From Underground Silo

The mode will begin flights here soon as a submarine weapon fires from a land pad. The Minuteman lifted off hours earlier boosting its nose cone 2700 miles. Twenty aerospace test wing members were at firing posts as the intercontinental range rocket spurted from an 85 foot deep silo toward its target. It marked the 5th success in 13 underground Minuteman firings.

Minuteman Aaerospace

Courthouse Condemned Land Award Appealed in District Court

A district court suit appeals a 1760 dollar condemnation award for 1.97 acres of farm land taken for a county road between the Cedar Rapids airport and Highway 149 and seeks 6250 dollars in damages. Plaintiffs are Georgia A. Kvetensky and Vlasta R. Kubik titleholders with contractors Lowell Myers and John D. Randall. A jury trial is requested.

Linn County Cedar Rapids Highway 149 Georgia A. Kvetensky Vlasta R. Kubik Lowell Myers John D. Randall

Gayne Smith Faces Possible Special Grand Jury Session

Prosecutor Gerard plans a special grand jury to speed the case against Gayne Smith for the murder of Patsy McBeth and the McBeths. If indicted, a court appointment may be sought for Smith’s attorney as he lacks funds, with a mental health exam requested and a venue change possible to Keokuk County. Sheriff Wallerich continues to explore rumors of missing persons in Martinsburg.

Juanita Smith Gayne Hedrick Gerard Smith Keokuk McBeths Patsy McBeth

Kennedy Seeks Latin American Alliance For Progress

President Kennedy urges expansion of social justice and economic opportunity across the Americas, calling for a peaceful revolution to widen democracy and development. Talks with Lopez Mateos focus on Cuba isolation while Mexico hosts a wide delegation amid heavy security and holiday observances.

Kennedy Alliance of Progress Americas Washington Hidalgo Juarez Lincoln Miguel Hidalgo Benito Pablo Juarez Lopez Mateos Mexico Casitro Cuba Latin America Mr. Kennedy Alliance For Progress Geneva

Farmer reaches 157 in Soviet Azerbaijan Moscow claims

Radio Moscow reported that a farmer in Soviet Azerbaijan named Muslivov has reached 157 years old. The broadcast said he has dozens of grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Moscow UPI Radio Moscow Soviet Azerbaijan Muslimov

J H Kremers of Omaha Dies After Long Illness

John Harold Kremers 64 of Omaha retired vice president of Northwestern Bell Telephone Co died Thursday night after a long illness. A Cedar Rapids native and Coe College graduate 1920 he earned the alumni award of merit. Survived by his widow Margaret Crocker and four sons plus a brother and a sister.

John Harold Kremers Omaha Northwestern Bell Telephone Co Cedar Rapids Harry Kremers Coe College Kremers Washington High School Coe Telephone Company Margaret Crocker Lawrence Minneapolis Walter Vaughn Kansas City

Mrs. George Davis Dies at 93 in Cedar Rapids

Adeline Elizabeth Calder Davis 93 widow of George S. Davis died after a long illness. Born December 25 1868 in Cedar Rapids she left five daughters Janet Thurman Esther Treichler Catherine Barnum Ellen Anderson Betty Perdue a son Robert Calder Davis twelve grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren. A charter member of St John’s Episcopal Church she held roles in the Women’s Auxiliary and St John’s Guild. Private services at Turner chapel Saturday. cremation and no final viewing. Contributions to a charity of choice suggested.

Adeline Elizabeth Calder Davis George S. Davis First Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Allen G Janet) Thurman Marion William E Esther) Treichler Troy Mills Phelps Catherine) Barnum Greenwich, Conn Carlyle Ellen) Anderson Toronto Canada

Funeral for Frank Regan Held at St Matthew's Church

Frank Regan 66 of 914 Daniels Street NE Cedar Rapids died Thursday night after a brief illness. He was a retired Iowa Manufacturing Co. employee born November 27 1895 in Holbrook and married Kathryn Wenke November 4 1925 in Cedar Rapids. Survived by wife two sons James and John a daughter Kay Frances Regan three grandchildren two brothers Joseph Cedar Rapids and Richard Regan Cresco a sister Mrs Frank Sebetka Cedar Rapids. A son Robert died in 1946. He belonged to Knights of Columbus VFW and Veterans of World War 1. Services at St Matthew's Church Monday at 9 conducted by Rt Rev Msgr James D Kearn Burial Mt Calvary. Friends may call Sunday at Brady Mortuary with rosary at 7:30 p.m. and Knights of Columbus at 8:30.

Frank Regan Daniels Street Iowa Manufacturing Co Holbrook Kathryn Wenke Cedar Rapids James John Kay Frances Regan Joseph Cedar Rapids Richard Regan Cresco Frank Sebetka Robert Regan Knights of Columbus VFW Veterans of St. Matthew's Church James D. Kearn Mt. Calvary Brady Mortuary

Death of Sarah Caroline Johnson widow of Herbert S Johnson

Sarah Caroline Johnson, widow of Herbert S Johnson, of 112 Twentieth Street NE, a practical nurse until illness forced retirement, died Friday after a long illness. Born December 28, 1888, at Alpha, she leaves three daughters Letha Damien of Arnold Maryland Laura Belle Ferguson of Southland Oregon.

Sarah Caroline Johnson Herbert S. Johnson Twentieth Street NE Alpha Letha Damein Arnold, Md Laura Belle Fergerson Southland Ore

Free immunization clinic serves Linn County youth at city hall

Fifty five youngsters were immunized Friday at a Linn County clinic held by the Linn County Medical Society and Visiting Nurses Association at City Hall. The program targets polio smallpox tetanus diphtheria and whooping cough vaccines. A second clinic followed last week’s 139 shots. Clinics run each Friday 9:30 to 11 with no appointment needed.

Linn County Medical Society

Mrs. Bearbower Kin to Aaron and Gene Johnson Funeral

The obituary notes Mrs. Max R. Bearbower and her two sons Aaron Johnson of Sutherlin Oregon and Gene Johnson of Oelwein plus 12 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. She lived with her partner in Waterloo for three months. The remains were moved from the Turner chapel to the Brandt funeral home in Ddelwein for services and burial.

Max R. Bearbower Aaron Johnson Sutherlin Ore Gene Johnson Oelwein Hiram Clark Waterloo Turner Chapel Brandt Funeral Home Ddelwein

Obituary for Jesse L. Hill of Cedar Rapids dies at 73

Jesse L. Hill 73 of 626 Thirty-second street NE Cedar Rapids died Friday after a long illness. Born in Conesville she lived in Cedar Rapids many years and retired from Collins Radio Co. Survived by husband Don A Herring, Charles Palmer, Howard Reid all of Cedar Rapids. brother Robert Hill Portland Oregon. sister Addie Crist Rowley. six grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Services 1 30 Monday at Cedar Memorial park Burial Cedar Memorial. Friends may call at Barta Hesser chapel after 2 Sunday

Jesse L. Hill Thirty-second Street Conesville Cedar Rapids Collins Radio Co Don A. Herring Charles Palmer Howard Reid Robert Hill Portland Ore Addie Crist Rowley Cedar Memorial Park Cedar Memorial Barta-Hesser

Widow Jean Phillips Dies After Illness in Cedar Rapids

Jean Phillips widow of Si mon B. Phillips died Thursday at her Cedar Rapids home after a long illness. Born March 24, 1866 in Scotland, she came to Cedar Rapids from Hiteman ten years ago. Survived by four daughters Mrs. J. W. Dunkin Marion Mrs. R. H. Claxton Mrs. J. E. Hunt and Mrs. Edward Edgerly Cedar Rapids. two sons James and Jack Phillips Cedar Rapids. ten grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Member of Congregational church. Services at Turner chapel 1:30 Monday by Rev. Alfred Kelsey. Burial Cedar Memorial. Friends may call at the chapel.

Jean Phillips Simon B. Phillips Mt. Vernon Avenue Scotland Cedar Rapids Hiteman J. W. Dunkin Marion R. H. Claxton J. E. Hunt Edward Edgerly James Jack Phillips Congregational Church Turner Chapel Alfred Kelsey Cedar Memorial

Memorial services and burial for local residents

Mabel Anna Foster to be laid to rest with chapel service at 1 30 Saturday conducted by Rev Leonard Deaver with cremation. Virginia Belle Bearle Beatty Roberts to be memorialized in a chapel service at 1 20 Saturday by Rev Hubert L Sunderman with burial at Linwood Cemetery.

Foster Mabel Anna—Turner Leonard Deaver Roberts Virginia Belle Beatty-Bearle Hubert L. Sunderman Linwood

Brazil Deputies Reject Goulart Premier Nomination

Brasilia AP report says the chamber of deputies rejected President Joao Goulart's nomination of Foreign Minister Francisco San Tiago Dantas for premier on Thursday.

Brazilia Brazil Chamber of Deputies Joao Goulart Francisco San Tiago Dantas

Trade Bill Extends Tariff Negotiating Authority to President

The bill would authorize the President to pursue sweeping tariff agreements with the European Community and cut rates by half, with possible zero tariffs on certain agricultural and tropical products. It provides safety nets including loans, tax concessions, and worker allowances, plus guaranteed hearings before talks and an ambassadorial- rank negotiation chief awaiting Senate confirmation.

Western Europe U.S European Economic Community Trade Commission Senate

Dancer Says She Took Sleeping Pills To Sleep

Patricia Lynn Kobalski, a nightclub dancer who testified before a senate subcommittee, told police she took 14 sleeping pills to sleep, denying threats. She said two nights without rest were due to leg pain from a past auto accident.

Philadelphia Patricia Lynn Kobalski Senate

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Daily Record C.R. Weather Brees Municipal Mississippi LaCrosse Lansing Dam McGregor Dubuque Davenport Coralville Lake Don Paarman Wisconsin Street Donald Erger Fairfax St. Luke's Alvin LaGrange C Avenue Donald Koutny Fifteenth Street Wayne Slaughter Thirty-sixth Street John Burke Arizona Avenue Walter Daft Forty-second Street Charles Margrave Tower Trailer Terrace Stanford Jessie Coggan Richard Dee Nineteenth Avenue Jerrold Levin Oakland Road Sibu Sarawak Borneo John A. Blanchard C. C. Kesler Linden Drive Blanchard Roy Blanchard Allentown Grace Vickroy Albert M. Vickroy Wilbur L. Bretthauer Joy A. Bretthauer Barbara J. Dudley Harold G. Dudley Gary L. Smejkal Linda K. Bell John F. Wendling Independence Patricia M. Stiller Walker Bruce E. Klapr Sheilah A. Johnston Belefonte Ohio Thirty-eighth Street First Avenue Robert E. Connor Boice Road Norma L Simmons Hiawatha Jerry F. Swearingson Coldstream Avenue Richard V. Harris Bever Avenue Thomas W. Otto Twenty-seventh Street Robert B. Douglas Thirtieth Street George Kanellis Gilbert R. Miller Rock Island Keith A. Longerbeam Lisbon Richard R. Beaty B Avenue NE Paul G. Margrett N Avenue NW William M. Suits First Avenue NE Cecil J. Wilde Eighteenth Street Seph Papacek Twenty-second Avenue James E. Bromley Fourth i Street Ralph Callaghan Robert Jacobi B Avenue Iowa B. H. Erb Mergiges Goettsch’s. Tama Mary Vilek Toledo Mason's. Monticello James G. Heligens First Presbyterian Church Goettsch’s. Cascade Margaret Wall Community Presbyterian Church Devaney’s Brooklyn Rosa Carlson Presbyterian Church Bramer's Third Street Collins Co Dorothy Williams David H. Foster Dallas F. Edward Hebert D-La Kenneth E. Belieu the Navy Collins Radio David M. Shoup Marine Polaris Condemned Land Award Appealed Leonard Black Avenue NW Consolidated Credit Co., Inc F. L. Fowler Robert W. Groh O'Dea Finance Co Robert and Cecilia Kelp Army Edwin Martin Robert Sayre State Department Harold Linder Export-Import Bank Sen Mansfield Mont John B. Turner & Son Funeral Directors All Faiths 2Nd Ave. S.E Farmer J. H. Kremers George Davis Sarah Johnson Joan E. Lapes 3Rd Ave First Assembly OF God Church N.E Young Peoples Evangel College Springfield Missouri Fred R. Gottwald Goulart ST. Joseph Church Stone City Turkey Lewellen Florist Town and Country Dancer Ist Ave 6Th St West Krebs
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