Gary Mayor and 2 Former Board Men Indicted
Gary mayor John Visclosky and two former Gary board of works members were indicted for buying 120,900 dollars of city supplies in 1961 without bids. Henry Schell and Harold Zweig, charged alongside Visclosky, posted 3,000 bail each after surrender. The case ties to audits of 2.3 million in questioned purchases under former Mayor George Characharis, who pled guilty to tax evasion.
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Crown Point
Ind
John Visclosky
Gary
Gary Board of Works
Henry Schell
Harold Zweig
Visclosky
Lake County
Grand Jury
State Board of Accounts
George Chacharis
Kennedy injured in tree collision at Camp David
Attorney General Robert Kennedy bumped his nose on a tree while helping his 3 year old daughter Mary Kerry who was riding a snow coaster at Camp David near Thurmont Maryland. He saved her but sustained a few scratches on the nose.
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Washington
Robert Kennedy
Camp David
Thurmont
Kennedy
Mary Kerry
Iowa Boy Charged in Slaying of Grandfather
A 14 year old, Robert Moser, is charged with murder in the fatal shooting of his step grandfather Ernest Ganzhorn, 80, on the Ganzhorn farm north of Logan on January 28. The case details were released by authorities as the investigation continues.
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Iowa
They ll Do It Every Time By Jimmy Hadc
County Attorney Kellogg filed the charge after the boy was returned from Iowa City where psychiatric tests showed he was sane and capable of assisting in his own defense. The Moser youth is held in Harrison county jail after a pistol wound related to a personal safety case. Survivors include wife Dorothy and five children. The body is at Fawcett funeral home.
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John W. Kellogg
Iowa City
Kellogg
Moser
Harrison County
Here
Pine Creek
Highway 20
A. L. Megonigle
Emory Hart
Hart
John Loecke
Dorothy
Frances Kay
Sally
Joseph
Robert
Thomas
Fawcett Funeral Home
Suit Filed in Fatal Fire at Iowa City
Doris Louk of Boone sues Eugene Oathout as administrator of the estate, Gladys Oathout, and Ronald Oathout for 71137 dollars over the April 3 1962 Oathout funeral home fire that killed Chester Louk, alleging negligence in remodeling and fire resistant materials and unsafe stairway conditions. Louk died trapped on the second floor while visiting his son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Oathout
Eugene Oathout
Gladys
Ronald
Doris Louk
Boone
Chester Louk
Louk
Winthrop Man, 46, Found Dead in Car
Francis Callan, 46, father of five, was found dead in his parked car about 4 p.m. Friday in Winthrop. Authorities said he died by suicide.
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Winthrop—Francis Callan
Strike Talks Stall at Witwer Grocer Co Negotiation
Little progress was reported after a three hour session between Witwer Grocer Co and United Packinghouse Workers union. Attendees included James Holmes for the company union leaders and Federal Mediator Robert McCann. A follow up meeting is planned for next week, likely Tuesday. Police logged a separate report of damage when a soft drink bottle shattered the front window of Charles E. Thompson's home at 419 Twenty sixth Avenue SW at about 1 20 a.m. Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witwer Grocer Co
United Packinghouse Workers Inion
James Holmes
Robert McCann
Holmes
Charles E. Thompson
Twenty-sixth Avenue
Illinois Birth Control Program Adopted by Aid Commission
The Illinois public aid commission voted 7-3 to set a birth control program effective April 1. It will provide information and materials to mothers and wives on aid rolls while commissioners require a three month report on program operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ill
Illinois Public Aid Commission
Welk to Miss Show Due to Flu Illness
HOLLYWOOD AP Bandleader Lawrence Welk is hospitalized with a bad flu and will miss his televised show tonight. He is expected to be released from the hospital Monday, marking his 59th birthday.
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Hollywood
Lawrence Welk
Regis Debaters Reach State Finals After District Triumph
Regis High School debate team qualified for the state finals by placing in the top five of the Northeast district competition. Debaters include Wade Nelson, Jim Moore, Lee Todd, and Dennis Millman. coach T. J. Carew. Opponents hailed from Coralville, Marion, Cedar Falls, and Wahlert of Dubuque.
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Regis High School
Wade Nelson
Jim Moore
Lee Todd
Dennis Millman
T. J. Carew
Regis
Coralville
Marion
Cedar Falls
Wahlert of
Dubuque
Independence Woman Hurt in Auto Crash
Lucille Webb, 47, of route 2 Independence, was listed in fair condition with severe head lacerations after a Friday night automobile crash two miles east and 214 miles south of here. Her husband Cato Owen Webb, 49, drove the car and Steven Cook, 8, was treated and released at the hospital.
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Independence
Lucille Webb
Route 2
Cato Owen Webb
Here
Two Eastern Iowans Held in Auger Theft
Waterloo reports two East Iowans charged in an auger theft from the plant where they worked. Dale Trott, 39, of Winthrop and Fred Neilson, 25, of Hazleton were bound over to district court with bonds set at 1000 dollars each.
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Waterloo
Boy Charged in Shooting of Pal in Des Moines
William Crigler age 14 admitted fatally shooting 13 year old Terry Underwood while helping friend David Carr deliver newspapers in southeast Des Moines. Crigler faces manslaughter charge. both boys were later charged with larceny for stealing the guns. Hearing set for March 22. Crigler held at Polk county juvenile home.
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Des Moines
William Crigler
Polk County
Terry Underwood
David Carr
Don L. Tidrick
Crigler
Draft call for 10,000 men in May approved
Washington AP reports the defense department issued a draft call for 10,000 men in May all for the army. The quota matches the April figure.
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Washington
Defense Department
Army
Report Sale of Old Volkswagens as New
The Volkswagen Co. says unauthorized dealers have repurposed old cars as new by altering tail lights and other features. The scheme started on the Pacific and Gulf coasts and spread to New England, with some cars receiving altered rear windows to look newer. A 1959 car can fetch about $900 versus $1,595 for a new model, aided by long six month waits for new cars in parts of the country.
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New York
Volkswagen Co
Volkswagen
Pacific
Gulf
New England
U.S
Burglar Gives Himself Up After Cold Break-In Near Oran
OELWEIN Iowa Phillip Kraft 26 of Waterloo surrendered to authorities after a break-in attempt near Oran. Spotted by Albert Ohl Kraft fled, then returned saying he was cold and handed himself to Ohl. About 27 cartons of cigarettes were found in Krafts car.
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Oelwein
Phillip Kraft
Waterloo
Oran
West Union
Kraft
Smokey Ohl
Midway Station
Albert Ohl
Ohl
Youth, 19, Denies Assaulting Woman
Iowa City. Paul Van Smith, 19, of Washington, Iowa, pled innocent to assault with intent to commit rape. Held in county jail for bond, he requested a psychiatric examination as Judge James Gaffney ordered. A nurse reported she escaped serious injury after an alleged attack at a residence during a business call.
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Iowa City
Paul van Smith
Washington
James Gaffney
Smith
In Memoriam George Morava Gazette Classified Ad
Obituary notice for George Morava notes his passing with reminiscences of his life. Also lists mortuary services and monument company specifics. Includes various classified items, ads for tailoring, rental and services, and employment notices amid a dense classifieds page.
Chief Engineer sought for aluminum product maker
Chief engineer position at a medium sized aluminum building products manufacturer with national distribution. Central town of 5 000 population. Relocation provided. Lead product tooling and transfer with top management. Salary based on experience. Resume confidential to Box E 330 Gazette. Young man part time general work at Lutes Pharmacy 9 30 to 1 30 part time Sat.
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A_NATIONAL
Midwest
Xcellent Robinson
Ohn Caroll
Gazette
Skelly Oil Company
Sepointmen
KNAPP
International
P.O
Philadelphia
Cedar Rapids
D. J. Brooks
Vice- Press
Texas Refinery Corp
Fort Worth
Texas
Gazetter
Eneedar Rapids
Alberts Cleaners
Tow
Ase
Lutes
SALESLADY Full time opening in sportswear and teen departments
Classified ads show multiple postings including a permanent sales position at Lindale Plaza with a dictaphone operator role for Iowa National Mutual Insurance and a two-woman appointment by Parents' Institute for local work aiding new mothers. Additional Marion A&W summer carhop and job openings advertise flexible hours and starting pay.
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Lindale Plaza
Iowa National Mutual Insurance CO
2Nd Ave
S.E
Parents’ Institute
Wanted bookkeeper and part time jobs in area press
A dense classified style notice lists multiple part time and full time employment openings. Positions include bookkeeper, live-in caregiver, cookhousekeeper, stenographer, waitress, waiter, dishwashers, babysitters, elevator operator, beauty consultant training, and various clerical and maintenance roles. Names and addresses are scattered with box references and phone numbers for responses.
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Bobby
Joe & Cliff
1St Ave
By Jimmy Hadc
Thanx
Mary Orsini
Beacon ST
Stratford
Winthrop Man
Aluminum
First Street
Cedar Rapids, IA
Thrift
First Ave
Illinois
Welk
Will
G. F. Clark
29Th St
First Avenue
3Rd St
Armstrong's
Guaranty
Pal
Furniture Town & Country
Memoriam
George Morava
Mortuaries—Monuments
Novak Monument CO
A_AVE
Dial
We ‘Se
Rosen’s Tailor Shop
Newtering Wean
4Th St. SE
Stohl's Tailor Shop
Pease
Modern Mananagerie
Dows
Thyuregay
Ellis Ymca
Ellis Biv
3Rd Ave
Tan's
Yacan Nox
Lady
Boldt Nursing
Tony
Russ Russ Brian
Lencon's
Draport Inn
Bob Trapids
R Guaranteed Biservice
Ashers Tyers Ranger Radio Reezers Als
Taree
16Th Ave
S.W
Wisore SaMone Ing CO
Jerry Volding
John’ Fields
Ronnie
Earl AW Tyman
Turner
John Wyan
Reason
Haub
Bob Waddington
Heck
Harry
Ial
Ed Raine
Powell
Parbine
Jation
Sun
Lee’s
Richmond
Margaret Baird
Ell Ellis
Blvd
Wright's
St. N.E
Bill Hale
St. SW
TAX &Accounting Service
Wehard Wine Allen-Graham CO
Ainting
Arthur Spaight
Myers
House Nur A. A Nore Delivery Service
Guaranty Bidg
EMA Syase
N.W
Tronings
EM Sain
Emselves
Chamberlain Corporation
Waterloo, Iowa
Melenderes Ist
Rapids
Chevrolet CO
Ist Ave. SE
Man
Box
U-3 Gazette
Killian’s
South Boating
the Killian CO
Owens Brush Company
Asonnel
Sth
THE
Killian CO
9Th St. Marion
N.E. Marion
Seaman
Doores
Garsell
Ceder Rapids
H. Knowles
Urbandale Station
Experianche Efeen
Paex J
Corney Wsr
Marion A&w West
Marion A&w East
Ice
wWeets
Ist
YUILL
Gohmann
Zette
Hartwick
Nice
Atso
Oreer
Dearborn
Avon Coomelis
N.E
Mendey
Kozy Inn
Hunt's
York
Dar’ P Mils NW
Apply Security Realty Corporation
Jean Warner
Hotel Roosevelt
Cedar Rapids Drive-In
Leonardo's
Pine Inn
RKO
Per
Peoples Bank
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