Movie Showtimes and Specials Listed for Local Theater
A local theater lists film options including a 1:00 PM show and a pet themed feature. Special mention highlights a promotion for the “Especially for You” event with related concessions.
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1961
Page
16
A local theater lists film options including a 1:00 PM show and a pet themed feature. Special mention highlights a promotion for the “Especially for You” event with related concessions.
New York AP Jack Paar lambasted Ed Sullivan as a liar on air and challenged him to sue for libel over the canceled TV debate. Sullivan denied suing and urged a debate, noting he would not lie about Paar.
Television critic Marie Terre discusses how toy advertisers draw public scrutiny as NAB outlines interim guidelines for ad practices. The piece cites concerns over dramatic demonstrations, exaggerated pricing claims, and heavy sales pressure on children, noting NBC contract slip and CBS sponsor considerations on Ed Sullivan.
Waterloo AP Ber nice Sowells a 36 year old mother of two died Monday in an explosion and fire in her five room house. Two men escaped injury and a third man suffered a cut arm when he entered the house to rescue the woman. Authorities said an oil heating unit exploded while Jack Seals the owner and his son Lawrence were making adjustments on an oil stove. The Seals escaped injury. Vi Norman a passerby ran into the house but could not find anyone. The body was found near the back door. The interior was destroyed. She lived there with her daughters 15 and 12 and her sister Grace Boyd. The two girls and the other woman were not home.
Undersecretary of State Bowles urged a new foreign policy approach at a National Farmers Union event. He said the United States would respond wholeheartedly to reasonable moves by Russia or China but cautioned against optimism, stressing ongoing differences in aims with the Soviet Union and Beijing. Bowles urged clear objectives and readiness to negotiate with Soviet leaders on issues between Washington and Moscow.
The United States urges a practical stance on Soviet and Chinese communists, rejects bargaining over others' rights, and seeks a fresh approach to armament and disarmament. It also calls for bold policy on development in Latin America Asia and Africa and strengthened ties with traditional allies.
A United Air Lines plane aborted takeoff on a Cleveland runway Monday night as flames erupted from a motor. Captain R Methoven, Chicago, deployed the CO2 device from the engine, and 46 passengers escaped via an emergency chute. No injuries were reported and the fire was out in five minutes.
United States Rubber Co. said prices on first-line passenger car tires will rise 5 percent and highway-type truck tires 2.5 percent, effective April 1. The announcement came in New York and signals a move that could affect vehicle owners and fleet costs.
A compact guide highlights how advertisers can maximize returns by reading want ads for clear profit signals. It emphasizes targeting high demand categories, tracking price trends, and using concise listings to attract buyers quickly.
The Board of Supervisors met with all members present. A long list of township and claim items was read and approved as amended. The meeting included routine financial decisions, authorization of expenditures, and adjournment on February 28 1961.
An offer from Geriatric Pharmaceuticals promotes a free 30 day supply of a high potency vitamin and mineral capsule for people over fifty. The ad claims 28 ingredients including vitamin B12 and minerals, with no obligation to purchase and a limited offer. Readers are asked to enclose 10 cents to cover costs and mail to Dept. 1554 in Chicago.
Washington reports a new U S loan program for Cuban students studying in the United States amid a diplomatic cut with Castro. The Office of Education has already loaned $100,000 to 328 students at 15 colleges, with funds from Kennedy’s contingency account, arranged through the World Service Organization.
The Cedar Rapids Community School District will hold a public hearing at 7 30 p m on Monday April 3 1961 in the Board Room at the Board of Education Building 346 Second Avenue Southwest Cedar Rapids Iowa under Section 23 2 of the Code of Iowa The hearing will review objections and the adoption of proposed plans specifications and forms of contract for furnishing all labor materials and equipment for the gas burner installation at Hayes Elementary School and the Board of Education Building Copies of the plans specifications and contract forms may be examined at the secretary s office or the Board of Education Building Cedar Rapids Iowa Monday through Friday 8 00 a m to 10th day of March 1961 Equality secretary Cedar Rapids Community School District
In Linn County Iowa a District Court action seeks a money judgment from Henry N. Ricklefs Hart L Ricklefs and Mary L Ricklefs for $500 arising from a written promissory note and $1 632 tied to a written conditional sales note plus court costs and attorney fees The petition requests relief against all named defendants with a court date set at Cedar Rapids before April 27 1961 Defendants urged to appear or default will be entered by the court Fisher Pickens attorneys for the plaintiffs.
The White House announced a $1 billion plan to build 100 high speed cargo and troop jets. Lockheed Aircraft Corp will develop and manufacture the XOR182 at Marietta Georgia with at least half subcontracted. The MATS operated aircraft will reach 440 to 500 knots, carry 60 000 pounds over 3000 nautical miles, and haul 20000 pounds up to 5500 miles.
Katharine Hepburn and Fredric March star in Mary of Scotland airing on TV9 at 10:30 PM Tuesday on Movie 9. The program showcases the famous drama with strong performances and period costume.
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