Daily Record Weather and Notices Summary
Forecast shows snow continuing through Wednesday night then diminishing Thursday with highs in the mid-teens to low 20s and continued cold. Tuesday temperatures ranged from 0 to 7 above in the north and 7 to 15 in the south with several cities listed for highs and lows. Municipal airport data at noon noted NNE wind at 12 mph, sunrise 6 40 and sunset 5 59. Notices include multiple births announced to families in Des Moines Cedar Rapids and nearby areas and two local incidents: welding torch sparks igniting an oil can at 2600 6th St SW and cigarette bedding at 530 6th St SE.
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Jiamarek
Apolis
Hicaco
Orleans
Denver
Duluth
C. Bluffs
L. Angeles
Phoenix
Miami
Seattle
Speeding and traffic fines list with multiple names
A compiled notice lists numerous individuals cited for traffic offenses including speeding disobeying traffic signals failure to have control backing in unsafe manner and leaving the scene with fines ranging from 10 to 25 dollars and bonds forfeited or suspended. it also records judgments in civil cases and a few business disputes with specific parties and amounts. The document names persons with addresses or affiliations such as Gary Zigler JoAnn Moore Jacob Eisenbach Dexter Wolfe Tony Vyananek Raymond Dixon George Convey Jr William Duggan William DeLong Francis McDermott James Borschel Jerry Lunsford Joseph Quigley Leon Pachta Douglas McArthur David Kessler Wal lace Noble Thomas Manos Robert Cohrt Olen Spencer Emmitt Anderson Hillbrunner Music Co. vs Robert Peterson and several hospital and hardware company judgments with precise sums.
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Lester Bailey
Gary Zigler
Miller Ave
JoAnn Moore
28Th St. Dr
Jacob Eisenbach
Red Fox Rd
Alice McCurrier
27Th St
Dexter Wolfe
Center Point
Tony Vyananek
Ist Ave
Raymond Dixon
2Nd Ave
George Convey, Jr
3Rd St
Harry Kosnar
Clutier
Oo Kessler
James Borschel
Hollywood Blvd
Jerry Lunsford
16Th St
Joseph Quigley
Leon Pachta
Linwood St
Douglas McArthur
38Th St
David Kessler
Wallace Noble
12Th St
Thomas Manos
Robert Cohrt
Keystone
Olen Spencer
Jacelyn Dr
Emmitt Anderson
Sth Ave
Market Player Repays Creditors from Prison
London AP reports an ex banker jailed for fraud has traded from prison and repaid creditors 200000 pounds. His lawyers said the repayment totaled about 580000 dollars and was completed by Wednesday.
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London
Marion Girl Burned In Boiling Water Accident
A 5-year-old girl identified as Becky Blair of Marion was treated at St. Luke's hospital in fairly good condition after a Tuesday afternoon accident. She spilled a pan of boiling water, scalding the upper half of her body, resulting in second and third degree burns over about 45 percent of her body.
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St. Luke’s Hospital
Becky Blair
Ralph Blairs
Marion
Obituaries and funeral notices from multiple Iowa towns
Obituaries list ages and funeral details for residents in Manchester Roselle and many other towns. Services span Thursday to Saturday at churches including Gill's St Mary's Kramer's First Lutheran and Washington Prairie Lutheran. Notable entries include Dr Marshall E Dingman 81 and Gary J Zenishek 4 with church services and burial plans.
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Manchester
James L. DeLay
St. Mary's Church
Gill
St Olaf
Witt's
Delta
Louise Kriese
Hollywood
Hedrick Christian Church
Tama
Russell Wolfe
Henderson’s. Hazleton
John Walker
Brant’s. Keswick
Flora Baldwin
Methodist Church
Powell's
South English
Decorah
Henry Lien
First Lutheran Church
Steine’s. Decorah
Ferdinand Hegg
Detroit
Washington Prairie Lutheran Church
Steine’s
New Hampton
Edward Eischeid
St. Mary’s Church
Larkin’s. Urbana
Marshall E. Dingman
Christian Church
Fry-Holland Funeral Home
Solon
Gary J. Zenishek
Alvin Zenishek
Brosh’s
Murchison Buys Young's Stock In Alleghany Corp
Providence AP reports the widow of Robert R. Young and his estate sold Alleghany Corp stock to the Murchison interests of Texas for 10.2 million dollars. Cornelius Moore Newport lawyer said the first payment was 2.4 million. The stock transfer can be spread over 30 months, with the Murchison group holding an option to take all shares earlier.
Freak Accident Delays Santa Fe Chief Near Albuquerque
A freak incident northeast of Albuquerque slowed the Santa Fe Chief westbound to California. A rail from an earlier freight derailed and struck the passenger train, smashing about 30 windows on the left side. No injuries were reported. The crash occurred on a horseshoe curve near Rowe, about 60 miles northeast of here.
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Albuquerque
Santa Fe Railway
California
New Mexico
Rowe
Here
Shannon Crash Death Toll Hits 31
At Shannon Airport Ireland the death toll from the February 26 Italian airliner crash rose to 31 with the death of Barbara Cologgi, 22, an American. The grief-stricken scene unfolded as rescuers worked to recover more bodies and authorities continued investigations into the disaster.
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Shannon
Ireland
Barbara Cologgi
Russia to Aid Guinea with Large Technical Assistance Program
London AP report says Moscow radio announced Russia agreed to provide Guinea with extensive technical aid for a major construction program in the young African nation.
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London
Moscow Radio
Russia
African Republic of Guinea
Bad Check Charge Against Calmar Boy
Robert Meyer, 18, Calmar high school student, is charged with passing bad checks. He is free on bond. A district court hearing is scheduled for Friday.
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the Gazette
Decorah
Robert Meyer
Calmar High School
Brother Dies
Dallas AP report says Tom Ray Burn, 72, brother of Speaker Sam Rayburn, died Tuesday night.
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Dallas
Tom Rayburn
Sam Rayburn
Fassler declares bid for Linn County attorney
Robert M Fassler 33 announces candidacy for Linn county attorney on the Democratic ticket He would be the first to announce in either party and seeks a second try after losing a close race two years ago Fassler, a Cedar Rapids lawyer since 1954, is married with two children and a Marine veteran He lives at 2312 Fourth Ave SE and holds degrees from Fassier Milwaukee school of engineering and Cumberland university school of law Lebanon Tenn He is active in the county state and national bar associations the Lawyer Pilots Assn Kenwood Park Presbyterian church and the Eagles.
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Robert M. Fassler
Linn County
Fassler
Richard Nazette
Fassier
Fourth Ave
Fassier Milwaukee School of Engineering
Cumberland University School of Law
Lebanon, Tenn
Cedar Rapids
Lawyer-Pilots Assn
Kenwood Park
Town Marshal narrowly escapes gunfire in Wilton Junction
Town Marshal Ed Martins was fired upon as he patrolled at 3:30 am. Two shots from a striped car were aimed at his patrol car door but failed to penetrate. The vehicle fled before authorities could intervene, leaving Martins unharmed.
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Wilton Junction
Ed Martins
Martins
Tax Unit Gets Its Money Back
DES MOINES AP The State Tax Commission recovered its funds and closed the case of Ben Franken a former employee who continued to receive salary checks after dismissal. A clerical error left him on the payroll from Nov 15 last year through three months of overpay. Franken reimbursed 601.35 to settle. He had received 802.65 in total after dismissal. He believed reassignment was possible and remained under the impression he was employed until the error was found by the state auditor.
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Des Moines
State Tax Commission
Ben Franken
Holland
Franken
Commission
John O’connor
State Auditor’s Office
Authorities Searching For Truck in Fayette
Fayette county officials search for a silver semi trailer truck that allegedly crashed through railroad cross bars ahead of a Great Western train at a crossing west of Oelwein on highway 3 Tuesday afternoon. The train engineer said the truck just missed being hit by the train.
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the Gazette
Oelwein
Fayette County
Great Western
Highway 3
Msgr Roach Injured In Car Crash Near Dubuque
Msgr William Roach 39 chancellor of the Dubuque archdiocese is in good condition with head cuts after his car collided with a vehicle driven by Raymond Bailey 41 Clayton 25 miles north of Dubuque on highway 52 Tuesday. He is hospitalized in Dubuque.
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Dubuque
William Roach
Raymond Bailey
Clayton
Msgr. Roach
Dubuque Hospital
Soviet to open over 200 helicopter lines soon
Radio Moscow announced on Tuesday that more than 200 helicopter lines will be opened shortly across the Soviet Union. The plan aims to boost air transport and connect distant regions with new routes and services.
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London
UPI
Radio Moscow
Soviet Union
Cedar Rapids Linn County Face New State Police Radio Network
Cedar Rapids police and Linn County officials faced the upcoming March 1 1961 shift to frequency 155.37 for the state police radio network. Local stations must buy new base equipment at about 3000 dollars plus hire four operators and cover maintenance. Without new gear Cedar Rapids and Linn County would lose contact with the state system, though civil defense funds may help. A Friday Tipton meeting will explain the plan with county and city officials attending.
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Linn
Cedar Rapids
Lester Woodward
Linn Sheriff's Office
Linn County
Woodward
Fred Carstens
Civil Defense
Civil Defense Organization
James Smith
Tipton
Sheriff’s Office
Carstens
Dudley Henderson
Miles Sutera
Anthony Scolaro
Ralph Mikesell
Stewart Shank
Woody Stolba
Man Fined $300 For Drunk Driving Plea
Edward O. Hanson, 65, of Cedar Rapids route 1, was fined $300 today after pleading guilty to a drunk driving charge before Judge Floyd Philbrick. Hanson was arrested Friday by highway patrol officers following an accident at Highway 149 and Edgewood Road.
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Edward O. Hanson
Cedar Rapids
Floyd Philbrick
Hanson
Highway 149
Edgewood
Road
Assignments Set For 17 Equity Cases In Linn Court
Hearings for 17 equity cases in the February term of Linn district court were announced. Scheduled dates include March 3 Radloff versus Radloff and Yanda versus Vanda. March 4 Redmond versus Redmond. March 7 Brown versus Brown. March 9 Brusha versus Schrader and Schoenbeck versus Schoenbeck. March 10 McCollister versus McCollister and Vyskocil versus Vyskocil. March 11 Freeman versus Freeman. March 14 Beals versus Beals and Greenley versus Eye. March 17 Witham versus Witham. March 18 Van Horne versus Van Horne. March 21 Rossey versus City of Cedar Rapids. March 23 Greenley versus Eye. March 24 Wendel versus Wendel. March 31 Hepker versus Hepker.
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Equity
Linn District Court
Radloff
Yanda
Vanda
Redmond
Brown
Brusha
Schrader
Schoenbeck
MciCollister
McCollister
Vyskocil
Freeman
Beals
Greenley
Eye
Witham
van Horne
Rossey
City of
Cedar Rapids
Wendel
Hepker
Suits Filed Involving Whitmer Firms and Rapids Chevrolet
Geerlings Feed Mills sues Arlie Weaver for 3525.05 on account. Whitmer and Sons represented by R Keith Wayne and J A Whitmer sue Rapids Chevrolet for 202.99 in damages from March 6 1959 collision on Thirty fourth Street Southeast.
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Geerlings Feed Mills
Arlie Weaver
R. Keith
Wayne
J. A. Whitmer
Whitmer and Sons
Rapids Chevrolet
Thirty-fourth St. SE
Trial Delay Overruled in Cress Case by Judge Jordan
A material witness failed to appear for the trial of Cress at the February term. Cress objected to the continuance, but Judge Jordan overruled the protest and allowed the delay to proceed.
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Ance
Cress
Jordan
Judgment for Hasleys Against Torrence Over Promissory Note
Judgment awarded in favor of E. A. and Leone Hasley against Jay W. Torrence for 1373 dollars and 21 cents on a promissory note.
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E. A
Leone Hasley
Jay W. Torrence
Wide Snow and Ice Storm Grips Large Areas
A fast moving storm spread snow and ice across much of the nation paralyzing Marshall Texas with 32000 residents losing power as ice tore lines and traffic halted. Sleet and wind felled lines in northern Alabama cutting power to small communities while up to six inches fell in Kansas and Missouri and five inches in Paris Tennessee marking the fourth major snow of the season.
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Associated Press
Marshall
Texas
Alabama
Kansas
Missouri
Tennessee
Paris
Eisenhower Visits Uruguay Amid Welcome and Protests
President Eisenhower’s Uruguay stop mingled a warm reception with sharp anti Yankee and anti imperialism banners. Demonstrations rivaled 1950s confrontations seen when Nixon visited two years earlier, while Nardone praised Eisenhower as a crusader for American brotherhood and friendship.
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Nardone
Eisenhower
U. S
Uruguay
Nine Nations to Meet on Wealth and Capital Flows
The United States announced a nine power allied conference to be held in Washington next week to discuss increasing the flow of capital from wealthy to less developed nations. Belgium Canada France Germany Italy Japan Portugal Britain will attend, with the European Economic Community also represented.
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Washington
U. S
Belgium
Canada
France
Germany
Italy
Japan
Portugal
Britain
European Economic Community
Sheriff Hites to Seek Re election in Decorah County race
Decorah Winneshiek County Sheriff Bob Hites announced Tuesday that he will seek re election this year as a Democrat completing his second term. He plans to run for another term amid local campaign signals.
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Decorah
Winneshiek ‘County
Bob Hites
Judge Sandoe Jordan Postpones Cress Incest Trial
Judge Sandoe Jordan continued the trial of George Cress, 40, of near Palo, on an incest charge to the April term of district court. County Attorney Richard Nazette requested the delay.
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Sandoe Jordan
George Cress
Near
Palo
Richard Nazette
Daw son Mrs Ben Cordelia 80 dies at Cedar Rapids home
Mrs. Ben Cordelia Daw son 80 died at her Cedar Rapids home Tuesday after a lingering illness. Born in London on December 23, 1879 she married in Chicago in 1905 and lived in Cedar Rapids over 50 years. Survived by husband five daughters son James C. of Mt Pleasant a sister eight grandchildren three great grandchildren and a predeceased son Richard. Services Beatty Bearle's Cedar Memorial burial. Friends may call after 6 Thursday.
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Ben
Cordelia) Dawson
Seventeenth St. NE
London
Chicago
Cedar Rapids
Ray Sturdivant
Denver
Alfred Winchell
Paul Green
Florence
Dorothy Dawson
James C
Mt. Pleasant
Amy O'Byrne
Richard
Beatty-Bearle
Cedar Memorial
Mrs Edwards and Mrs Valliere Funerals Held Thursday
Edwards and Valliere held services Thursday with Rev. James M. Webb and Rev. Don Andersen presiding. Both were connected to Turners and Cedar Memorial and Linwood locations respectively.
France Helped Trigger U S in Berlin Flights
Paris based Air France began daily Caravelle jet service from Paris to Berlin via Frankfurt on February 24. Pilots were directed to fly at about 10 000 feet, a limit Russia cites under the Big Four during Berlin corridor talks. Informants say the United States used the Air France move to argue the 10 000 foot ceiling is unacceptable and to signal that Western flights to Berlin would resume at high altitude. No date set yet for Allied high altitude flights through the corridors.
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Paris
U. S
West Berlin
Air France
Berlin
Frankfurt
Harwell Staff Stays at Home in One Day Leave
About 1,000 Harwell atomic research staff including scientists stayed home on Tuesday on a one day leave over pay. They stressed it was not a strike as civil servants. A large maintenance crew remained on duty to prevent health risks from radiation and protect the plant.
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London
Atomic Research Establishment
Harwell
Bus Veers Down Sidewalk Killing Ten in Mexico City
A speeding bus veered 200 yards onto a crowded sidewalk in Mexico City, killing ten people and destroying six houses before overturning. Officials say the driver died, caused by an epileptic attack.
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Mexico City
Not a Billing But Sales Pitch Warned by Cedar Rapids Chamber
Cedar Rapids Chamber warns a misleading solicitation for advertising in a business directory is arriving at local firms. The form resembles a bill for city or telephone directories from Mid Central States Directory Publishing Co of Evanston, with fine print clarifying it is a solicitation not a bill or renewal.
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Chamber
Cedar Rapids
Chamber of Commerce
Mid- Central States Directory Publishing Co
Evanston
Midwest
Chicago
Better Business Bureau
Des Moines
Ames
Charles City
Algona
Carroll
Boone
Denison
Inferno on the Rails: Major Train Collision Report
A fiery wreck destroyed four diesel units and toppled cars along an 1,100 foot stretch. Eleven hundred feet of track damaged. fifteen ambulances ferried injured from four towns. Witnesses recalled driver John Garrett fleeing the flames and a nurse aiding victims as flames reached 35 feet high.
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Bakersfield
John Holland
John Garrett
Rose Bowl Pact Debate and Regents Plans
The Big Ten's Rose Bowl pact vote stands 5 for continuance and 5 against. A tie allows invited teams to play. At the January Board of Regents session, President Hancher discussed strengthening board control of athletics, but no action followed.
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Board of Regents
Hancher
Political Series Opens Tonight in Cedar Rapids
The Cedar Rapids Labor Assembly sponsors a six meeting political science workshop series at 7 p.m. Wednesdays in room 326 ORCE building through April 6. Topics cover election laws organization locating votes contest counts and recounts with speakers James Owens and others guiding discussions alongside the Iowa Committee on Political Education.
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Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids Labor Assembly
ORCE
Iowa
James Owens
Assembly
Michael Slaman
Harold J. Smith
Harold G. Ketchum
John W. Evans
Iowa Committee On Political Education
Twelve Seek Governor Nomination in Florida Primaries
In Tallahassee twelve individuals including a Ku Klux Klan leader qualified for governor nomination ahead of the Tuesday deadline to enter the May 3 party primaries.
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Tallahassee, Fla
Pleasant Way to House Hunt Read Wanted Classification
Classified notice suggests a pleasant path to home search with a want ad style briefing. It hints at a housing hunt involving a preferred method or avenue, inviting readers to consider the advertised options and criteria for a suitable dwelling.
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C. R. Weather
Ccscese
Savecsealy
Municipal Airport
St. Luke's
George Cavanaugh
Danbury St
Leonard Ramsey
9Th Ave
Robert A. Murray
Larry E. Dowell
Clarence
Larry A. Shelton
A Ave
Cyril Kerber
Seeley Ave. SE
Eldred Dubishar
Amana
Carl VanDee
7Th St. SE
Ida L. Martenia
Richard Martenia
William L. Bartlow
Rowene F. Tatman
William Duggan
Maplewood Dr
William DeLong
Mayden Ave
Francis McDermott
Hillbrunner Music Co
Robert Peterson
Gene W
Rosie M. Carmichael
French's Hardware
William J. Baker
Rudolph M. Rodriguez
Iowa Securities Co
C. H
Mildred Lisenbee
Ray P. Nandell
Gill's
Murchison
Young
Guinea
Calmar Boy
Good Housekeeping
Robert Fassler
Fayette
New State Radio
Net
Latin America
Federation of
Uruguayan University Students
Nixon
Case
Third Street
Sted
eBae
John E. Capes
3Rd Avenue
Mrs
Ben Dawson
U.S
Delma Casey
Waco
Air Force
Richmond
Jackie
Karen
San Leandro
Fred Blakely
Edgar Pollard
Edward Mitchell
Florence Nightingale
Mae Webb
Turner’s
John B. Turner & Som
2Nd Ave. S.E
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