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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1961
Page
2
The bulletin lists high and low temperatures, precipitation totals, and a detailed forecast for Saturday and Sunday with outlook for Monday. It also records barometer, humidity, wind at noon, sunrise and sunset times, and year-ago figures. A list of local violations results in fines for multiple residents, including false alarms grease fire incidents and traffic violations with specified penalties.
The United Nations General Assembly closed the first week of its resumed session with no clear agreement on removing cold war items from its agenda.
Chinese Nationalist irregulars near the Laos border captured the town of Mang Sang in Burma. The move marks a sharp advance amid shifting front lines and regional clashes affecting border security.
Obituaries list several local individuals with ages and service details. Colesburg Louise Irmscher 90 services Sunday 2:30 at First Methodist Clifton in Earlville. Elkader Zina Allen 70 services Monday 2 Evangelical and Reformed Witt's. Sigourney Addie Kadel 101 services Monday 2 Evangelical and Reformed Church. Nimmer Waukon Louis O'Toole 70 services Monday morning St Patrick's Bakke Hansen. Manchester Daniel Anderson 81 services Monday 1 Shelly's. Manchester Morton Nieman 80 services Monday 2:30 Shelly's. Lisbon Mrs Dick Carstens 88 services Sunday 1 Morgan's and 2:30 Lutheran Olin. Troy Millis Webster 44 Murdoch's Walker. Traer Lawrence Schrader 51 services Monday 2 Erickson's. Tipton Elizabeth Fells Young 78 services Monday 2 Dye's.
UPT analyst notes Albania led by Gen Enver Hoxha, a stalwart Stalinist, shifts toward Maoist China in opposition to Khrushchev's peaceful coexistence policy. Albania’s isolation and ties to Yugoslavia and NATO neighbors frame its risky stance and potential exposure of Communist bloc rifts.
Dr Theodore G. Klumpp from Winthrop Laboratories argues moderate stress benefits aging health. He warns against extreme ease in retirement and notes obesity risks from a life of ease. He cites social security benefits queries on lump sums and living abroad.
New York report says former President Herbert Hoover refused President Kennedy s request to head a citizens advisory panel for the Peace Corps. Factors cited include Hoover s age other commitments and a wish not to be held responsible for the agency s actions.
Nixon criticizes pessimism about 1964 and urges constructive proposals to advance fields without sacrificing progress. He notes the new administration’s early honeymoon approval may not predict how it will manage major domestic and international crises.
President Archbishop Makarios refused to appear as a witness in a case accusing the government of discrimination against Turkish Cypriots. He said the head of state may decide whether to accept such summons.
Margaret F. McGillicuddy 78 of 1507 Fourth Ave SE died Friday after a brief illness. Born October 20 1882 in Oxford she lived in Cedar Rapids 31 years and was active in St Mary Agnes circle Daughters of Isabella. Survived by 3 daughters 4 sons 15 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Services Monday at 9 am Immaculate Conception Church with burial at St Joseph's cemetery Parnell. The body lies at Monahan Stewart Funeral Home with Rosary scheduled Sunday evening.
Harry W Bauman 1128 I Ave NE Cedar Rapids died Saturday born May 9 1877 in Nebraska married Anna Roselius November 24 1902 survived by seven daughters Ruth Hohman Skokie Bernice Kirkland Oakland George Bell Menlo Park Edwin Joseph Wichita Falls and Morgan Cedar Rapids Everette Cedar Rapids a brother in California 17 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren services Monday 130 pm Brady mortuary First Christian Church burial Cedar Memorial friends may call after 2 Sunday
Washington AP reports Democratic National Chairman Bailey plans greater use of the party's executive committee than prior leaders. He aims to involve more members in decision making and policy discussions.
Word came Saturday of the death of Irving B. Phelps aged 72 a Cedar Rapids resident and former Syndicate Clothing Co employee. He died at the home of his daughter Mrs Verl Kirby in Springfield Ohio after moving there two weeks ago from 1261 First Ave SE.
Rosa Florence Van Alst will be buried Monday at 10 in Oak Hill cemetery. The Rev. Jack Oliver of First Christian Church will lead the service. Friends may call at the Barta Hesser chapel after 2 Sunday.
In Littleton Colorado AP reports Kermit Axsom’s garage door yoyoing at night due to test missiles from a nearby Martin plant. Engineers’ dry runs use frequencies that interfere with his radio controlled door causing the door to move up and down. Axsom fears what happens when he presses the garage door button during missile tests.
Joint forces clashed at a key road junction as Pathet Lao units demonstrated strength. Government troops fled in two directions, raising fears for regional peace efforts.
Mrs John Kennedy begins a three day weekend at Glen Ora presidential estate in Middleburg Virginia. President Kennedy and their three year old daughter plan to join Sunday.
In Linn district court Friday afternoon two defendants faced DUI charges. Lee Edward Bebee, 67, of 1512 Eave NE, pled innocent after arraignment before Judge Sandoe Jordan. a Marion arrest by highway patrol occurred at 2 15 a m Friday. Shirley A Fisk, 17, of 714 Bave NE, was given until next Friday to plead after arraignment before Judge Jordan. Cedar Rapids police arrested her Thursday night at Third avenue and Fifteenth street SE.
In Washington Republicans and Democrats clash over office space for the House Education and Labor Committee. Democrat chairman Adam Powell seeks to move GOP staff to create room for expanded minority operations. Rep. Kearns resists, locking office doors and claiming a forced move. Powell departs for Puerto Rico to discuss federal aid to education as staff swell without desks.
Street notices report a burglary on 1019 Sixth St SE with $150 worth of fishing gear stolen. Local bowling events include Sunday after church specials and an after hour setup at Magnificent Tropic Lanes. A War Resisters League speaker headlines at 2624 Second Ave SE, and a Local 110 RWDSU meeting is planned for 317 Sixth St SW. Begonia sales from Piersons Florists promote garden shopping. A theft on 526 Eighth St SW involves a heavy duty skill saw and extension cord valued at $87.50.
The administration issued an order aimed at cutting off shipments to Cuba of U S cattle baby chicks poultry and hatching eggs totaling about 1 8 million dollars a month about one third of Cuba exports Officials say food remains allowed and cattle and poultry were used for breeding not eating.
Windom Minnesota AP report says Gehart Logge is acct cleared after 16 years of inquiry. Army confirms body located and honorable discharge forthcoming. Red Cross FBI Scotland Yard Windom law firm and families pursued the truth after Gehart vanished Sept 25 1944 when a cargo plane he rode on was shot down near St Dizier France.
TV 9 presents FIGHT OF THE WEEK featuring ex-champs Basilio and Jordan. The program airs Saturday and highlights a marquee matchup with rivaling careers as former champions.
TV listings note Long John Silver airing on TV 9's Movie 9 at 10 30 this Saturday. The program block highlights a maritime adventure with action and treasure themes.
Deputy U S Marshal testified in Waterloo that Victor Feguer a Michigan ex conv ict tried to saw his way out of jail during the trial for abducting and killing Dr Edward Bartels of Dubuque. A bar was sawed and two hacksaw blades were found in his shoe.
Actress Patrice Wymore won a $25,000 damages suit over her fox terrier Zut. Zori Jannings claimed she was injured when she tripped over the dog in 1958 in Los Angeles.
A televised segment titled ROARING 20S promises action as a taxicab conflict escalates. The program airs Saturday at 6:30 PM on TV 9, highlighting a sensational clash in the city’s cab scene.
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