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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1963

Page

2

Kennedy Steals the Wit Show at Grid Iron Club Dinner

President Kennedy topped the Grid Iron Club dinner with a sly speech, scaring Ambassador Dobrynin and prompting jokes about polygamy and the Vatican. The event featured Jacqueline Kennedy guiding guests through color rooms while L continuation of the party with Lester Lanin’s orchestra dancing well into the night.

Betty Beale Ashington Washington Kennedy Dobrynin Jacqueline Kennedy Raul Ray Mr. Black David Goliath Lester Lanin

Warns on Decorated Live Beetles as Costume Jewelry

The agriculture department urges destruction of decorated live beetles sold as live brooches. Several beetles intercepted at borders, with jewels glued to backs and chains for wearing. Importing such insects is restricted to prevent crop and forest damage. Customs seized nearly 200 jeweled beetles in New York City bars.

Washington UPI Agriculture Department U.S Mexico New York City

Reenactment at Gettysburg Omits Guns for 100th Anniversary

Gettysburg marks the Civil War 100th anniversary with a nonfire commemorative program from July 1 through 4. Lt. Gen. Milton Baker, head of the Centennial Commission, says the event will focus on dignified ceremonies and oratory rather than cannon and musket volleys.

Gettysburg Battle of Milton Baker Centennial Commission

One Division of Cancer Crusade To Open Drive

Five division chairmen were named to launch the Linn county Cancer Crusade with education and fund raising. The business special gifts team meets Thursday at 3 45 p m in Killian's Men's grill. Additional leaders include Beryl Starbuck L W Van Nostrand Leola Zavodsky and Walter Shupp guiding the varied divisions.

Cancer Crusade Linn County Cancer Crusade Robert O’meara Killian’s Men’s Grill Leola Zavodsky L. W. van Nostrand Walter Shupp Linn County The American Cancer Society Roosevelt Hotel Ralph_ Edwards Linn County Crusade

Ten Percent of Londoners Born Abroad

A census shows one in ten London residents born outside Britain out of 3 200 484. Most migrants come from commonwealth and colonial areas. The piece notes metropolitan area data differs and mentions a cancer crusade with plans to save tens of thousands by early detection through education and annual health checks.

London Britain O’meara

Elephants Move Stranded Tamping Machine In South Africa

A ballast-tamping machine derailed between Grahamstown and Alicedale on a circus day. Railway workers were stuck until two elephants from the circus baggage car pushed the heavy machine back onto the rails, allowing the train to continue.

Port Elizabeth South Africa Grahamstown Alicedale

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