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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1964
Page
2
Police jailed more than 150 of 1,200 demonstrators who blocked doors at the Sheraton Palace to press for more Negro employment. Hotel officials denied discrimination and rejected any forced agreement, while community leaders condemned the tactics as civil disobedience.
The Gazette presents two features on the Cedar Valley expressway plan. A five part editorial map overlays the proposed route on aerial photos with interchanges landmarks and traffic counts. City Hall Notes on page 8A reports a driving test between Cedar Rapids north and south ends, comparing actual time and disruption with expected expressway speeds.
NICOSIA AP Eight killed in worst Cyprus fighting in a month as 49 Turkish Cypriot hostages are released by Greek captors. Seven dead Greek Cypriots. one Turkish killed. British troops hit. 34 wounded. Cease fire lines at Kuma hold with sporadic sniper fire amid mixed reactions in Nicosia. Turkish Cypriot vice president blasts Makarios over missing Turks.
Ebbing waters in the Connecticut river and its tributaries Saturday eased the danger posed by heavy rain and thaw. Clear cooler weather slowed runoff from melting snow in the mountains and river levels dropped, though banks of the White river, the Lamoille and other streams were littered with thousands of tons of ice.
Premier Nguyen Khanh outlined a new program for the Vietnamese hinterlands to curb communist guerrilla advances on a national radio broadcast. The plan coincides with the approach of U S Defense Secretary McNamara on a fact finding trip, signaling renewed U S involvement in Saigon.
Bulletin from Saigon reports Defense Secretary McNamara pledging that the United States will remain in Vietnam as long as necessary to aid in defeating the communist guerrillas, promising whatever support is required.
An American official reflected on a speech by a Vietnamese leader praising unity while noting past delays. Viet Cong guerrillas have made progressive advances in Vietnam, with the North Communist and the pro-West South split. The war's condition worsened after the Diem coup. Khanh’s address aimed to assess steps to reverse communist gains, stressing land reform and rural development.
In Athens King Paul lies in state after death as Constantine takes the oath of succession. A grieving nation and world leaders attend a vigil while the body lies in state in Athens. Funeral plans set for Thursday with foreign monarchs including Denmark’s Frederik IX, Belgium’s Baudouin, Norway’s Olav V, and Sweden’s Gustaf VI Adolf. Execution of the royal farewell includes a motorcade from the Tatai palace to the city. Reports suggest Constantine and Anne Marie may wed this year, a shift from plans for 1965.
A humorous note ponders how the years stack up as rest grows longer than the moment of fatigue, wryly remarking that patience and fatigue timing can outpace prior energy levels.
Edward Ebert a 15 year old honor student at Washington High School is selected as Gazette Young Columbus VIII. He will represent Eastern Iowa on an air trip to Italy leaving March 28 returning April 9 with sponsors Gazette Parade Magazine and Trans World Airlines. Alternate is Gregg Bunting. Twelve runners up receive eight transistor radios.
The Soviet Union accused West Germany of pursuing a militaristic policy that could lead to a revived Hitler and a future world war. Tass published the government authorized statement in response to Bonn’s annual year end report. The warning arrived after a condensed Bonn edition.
A federal jury found Barry Keenan Joseph Amsler and John Irwin guilty in the December 8 1963 kidnapping of Frank Sinatra Jr with Keenan and Amsler receiving life plus 75 years sentences. Amsler faced six counts. Irwin faces sentencing later while counsel sought new trials.
President Johnson said the tax cut’s buoyancy is boosting employment and announced further budget reductions. He noted February job gains reflect tax cut expectations and anticipated business plans to expand investment will back up rising optimism. He avoided firm dates for any U S France meeting while outlining cautious foreign notes.
Bonn AP In West Germany the leadership shows a split over how to deal with East German communists. Adenauer's hard line, once unquestioned, has weakened as Erhard leads a broader government and he agrees to bipartisan talks with the Socialists on aid to some 17 million Germans under communist rule.
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