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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1963

Page

2

Romney Declares He Will Not Seek 1964 GOP Nomination

Washington Governor Romney of Michigan said he will not become a candidate for the 1964 Republican presidential nomination. He spoke before presenting Detroit's bid for the 1964 GOP national convention to the party site committee and emphasized focusing on Michigan's problems and constitutional reforms.

Washington Romney Michigan Detroit G.O.P Detroit Free Press

Sabin Vaccine Clinics Planned in Two Linn Community Schools

Linn county public health office announces Sabin oral polio vaccine clinics at Central City Community School and Alburnett Community School across three Sundays March 17 April 28 and May 26. Dosages cost 25 cents each with a waiver for under six months. Public Health Nurse Janet Mapel notes broad eligibility and state and local health officials approve the Sabin vaccine. Dr. Alfred Brendel supervises clinics under public health nursery authority.

Sabin Linn County County Public Health Nursing Central City Community School Central City Kiwanis Klub Alburnett Community School Alburnett Lions Club Janet Mapel Alfred Brendel Central City

Two Charged with Disturbing Peace

Xavier C. Mendoza 20 of 517 B avenue NE pled innocent in municipal court to disturbing the peace by fighting. Judge Howard McLaughlin set his trial for March 26. Mendoza is accused of fighting with Robert D. McGinnis 21 of Iowa City at 12 11 a.m. Sunday at Dance land 124 Third street. McGinnis was ordered to appear on a similar charge next Saturday.

Xavier C. Mendoza B Avenue NE Howard McLaughlin Mendoza Robert D. McGinnis Iowa City Danceland Third Street E. McGinnis McLaughlin

Fire causes substantial loss at Garnaville home

Garnaville report says a dwelling fire Sunday caused about $5,000 in damage. The house was to be occupied by John Horton and family, newly arrived game warden, with furniture moved in but the family still in Ottumwa. Kitchen gutted, widespread smoke and water damage followed.

Garnavillo John Horton Ottumwa Horton

W. F. Pete Assmus of Independence Dies

W. F. Assmus, 52, meat market operator in Independence, died Monday at Peoples hospital after a World War II Navy service. Survived by wife Helen four daughters Judith Jane Betty and two sisters. Services pending at Hawe funeral home.

Independence W. F.ence Assmus Peoples Hospital Assmus Order of Foresters Helen John Welsh Philadelphia Judith University of Michigan Jane University of Iowa Betty Leo Maucka Cedar Rapids James Langan Pennsylvania Raymond Tayek Anaheim Calif Hawe Funeral Home

Local TV anchor Chris Everson brief daily area update

KCRG TV reporter Chris Everson delivers the latest area happenings in a Monday through Friday 5 55 broadcast, highlighting community events, weather notes, and local developments.

Kcrg-Tv Chris Everson

Council Holds Hearing on Rail Spur Easement

The city council held a public hearing on an easement to extend a rail spur to Cedar Rapids Hide and Fur Co. on Ninth Avenue SE. Objections cited could block future street extension and hinder fire access. An extension is needed for a warehouse behind the current building. zoning is M-1 and M-2 areas. Action on the easement is set for a later meeting.

Council Cedar Rapids R. J. Mitralsky Bob Johnson

French Bombers Collide and Crash in Bordeaux Region

Three French air force twin engine bombers collided in flight at 7,000 feet over the pine forests of Bordeaux. Five airmen were killed and five wounded. One plane appeared severed in two. the other two attempted emergency landings and crashed.

Bordeaux France

Central City Family Hurt in Auto Crash

Three members of a Central City family were injured in a one car crash Sunday morning four miles south of Central City on highway 13. Arlen R. Howe 28 Frieda 25 and their son Mark 2 were taken to St Luke's hospital with cuts and bruises. The boy was in fairly good condition Monday. His parents were treated and released. Deputies said a wheel went off the highway causing the car to skid and side swipe a small bridge.

Central City Arlen R. Howe Frieda Mark St. Luke's Hospital Linn County Howe

Secret speeches mark Geneva disarmament talks stalemate

At the 17 nation disarmament conference in Geneva the day’s proceedings were kept secret after a three hour session. Officials noted the East West stalemate over inspection persists and no progress on a test ban treaty is expected soon.

Geneva Tsarapkin Joseph Godber London William Foster Vasily Kuznetsov

Peru Junta Maintains June Elections Despite Ouster

Gen. Nicholas Lindley Lopez, new Peru junta chief, says the bloodless removal of Gen. Perez Godoy will not delay democratic elections set for June 9. The junta, initially accusing Prado fraud, reshaped leadership to install an anti communist regime with U.S. ties. The public reaction was calm as Pérez Godoy left with no new member named to replace the four man group.

Lima Peru Nicholas Lindley Lopez Ricardo Perez Godoy Lindley U.S. Army Perez Godoy South America Pacific U.S Command and General Staff School Fort Leavenworth Kan Manuel Prado Victor de la Torre Apra Viva Peru

Rites at Center Point For Anna Simon 86

Center Point Anna Simon 86 long time resident died Sunday morning. Born May 24 1876 in Czechoslovakia she came to the United States at age two. She married Anton Simon January 30 1897. he died in 1945. Surviving are two sons William of Center Point and

Center Point Anna Simon Anna Stanek Czechoslovakia United States Anton Simon Simon William

Monticello Man Hurt in Mishap

Henry Eilts 68 of Monticello was hospitalized with chest injuries after a three car crash at Council street and Fiftieth street NE. August Baack 37 of Rochester and Herman Puckhaber 49 of 4308 Sherman St NE were involved. Eilts was charged with failure to have his car under control.

Henry Eilts Monticello St. Luke’s Hospital Council Street Fiftieth Street Eilts August Baack Rochester Minn Herman Puckhaber Sherman Street Puckhaber Baack

Cryovac contract set with United Rubber Workers Local 426

A three year labor pact between United Rubber Workers Local 426 and Cryovac division of W R Grace Co takes effect March 21. The deal offers three week vacations after ten years service and wage boosts of five cents per hour in years two and three. Minimum base at Cryovac plant runs 174 for women and 199 for men. Negotiations were led by union president Robert E Carson and national representative Ernest E Payne for the union and by A S Austin industrial relations manager and W E Woods plant manager for Cryovac.

United Rubber Workers Local 426 Cryjovac W. R. Grace Co Cryovac Robert E. Carson Ernest E. Payne A. S. Austin W. E. Woods

Federal Court Air-Conditioning Project Starts in Cedar Rapids

Remodeling of the federal court quarters on the third floor of the Cedar Rapids post office building began Monday with planning underway and a large conduit shipment. Start date March 1 set May 15 as completion. Project includes air conditioning partitions space reconfiguration and new lighting. One new bankruptcy petition filed. Engineering helper William H. Elliott lists 2040 in debts and 100 in assets all exempt.

Cedar Rapids William H. Elliott Sixth Avenue SE

Man escapes injury after car hits dog on highway 150

James O'Hara aged 44 of Mr. Vernon escaped with minor injuries when his vehicle struck a dog three miles south of Independence on highway 150. He lost control, veered into a ditch, smashed a fence, and landed in a field. The dog was killed.

Independence James O’hara Vernon Here O’hara

Gazette Press Rates and Address Details

Cedar Rapids Gazette established 1883 publishes daily and Sunday at 500 Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids Iowa. Subscription rates list carrier 45 cents a week and mail options for night and Sunday editions with monthly and yearly prices. note no mail subs in towns with Gazette carrier service. Associated Press is exclusive for local news republication.

The Gazette Co Third Ave Cedar Rer Iowa Cedar Rapids U.S Associated Press

Graham Cancels Revival Tour As Graham Falls Ill

Honolulu report states evangelist Billy Graham, hospitalized with an acute undetermined infection, has canceled a revival tour for the first time in his career. The Far Eastern crusade proceeds, with Manila set for March 10 as the first stop.

Honolulu Billy Graham Manila Graham St. Francis Hospital

Hoffa Pledges No Nationwide Truck Strike

James Hoffa told reporters in Wilmington that all Teamster contracts will expire simultaneously by next year and a national master contract would be pursued. He warned there is no danger of a nationwide strike while he remains president.

Wilmington Del James Hoffa Teamster Teamsters Hoffa

Gross Sentenced on False Uttering Count

Edgar Gross, 41, of Marshalltown, pled guilty in municipal court to false uttering of a check. Judge Howard McLaughlin gave a 30 day suspended jail sentence. He allegedly wrote a $10 check to the Guaranty Bank and Trust Co. on Feb 8 and was ordered to make restitution.

Edgar Gross Marshalltown Howard McLaughlin Guaranty Bank and Trust Co

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Garnaville Webdoda Bob Shaffer 10Th Street W. F Pete’ Assmus By Jo Fischer Personnel Department Laer Jesse Hunter First Street Cach City Planning Department Alf le Cook's Cook's Paints 1St Ave Day By Thomas J. Stone John Walker Agnes Kircher Center ‘Point Mike Miller Lisbon Antoinette Morrow Los Angeles Frank Stanek Hazleton Joseph Stanek William Stanek Magalia Murdoch Gordon’s England America Alexander Gordon Gordons Gordon's Dry Gin Co.ltd Linden W. J U.S.A Federal Court Gross Filsworth CO Seventh Avenue United Omaha
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