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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1963
Page
2
Forecast shows clear to partly cloudy, mild tonight and Sunday with highs in the 60s to 70s and lows in the 40s to 50s. Local notices include court cases, marital disputes, and numerous traffic misdemeanors with names and addresses of defendants and fines listed.
Swiss health officials said the typhoid outbreak at Zermatt is under control as more than 20 cases were evacuated from an emergency hospital to city hospitals. The school still reports 34 cases and the outbreak spreads across Western Europe with about 200 American exposures and a new case in New York.
A 54 year old grandfather is isolated as the suspected source of a typhoid bout in the San Fernando Valley. Eight confirmed cases and ten observers are hospitalized. Most victims are children who attended a February 16 party at a valley home where chicken salad served. The man was not seriously ill and may not have shown symptoms.
Prime Minister Nehru charged that Communist China has massed more troops in Tibet, conscripted Tibetan villagers and their pack animals, and started more road construction near the Indian border in a Saturday statement from New Delhi.
Iowa Citian Don Shimon, 23, in serious condition at University hospitals after a two-truck crash on the highway. Garbage truck driven by Shimon pulled onto the road in front of a steel hauler piloted by John Wood, 44, of Banfield Illinois. the garbage truck overturned and pinned Shimon. Procter and Gamble workers freed him, farm aid by plant staff. Shimon’s companion Steve Maxey, 28, treated for lacerations. Wood uninjured.
Laura A Shafer 90 longtime Marion and Cedar Rapids resident dies in Tampa Florida Wednesday Born October 18 1872 in Marion she was married to Herbert R Shafer who died in 1938 She moved to Tampa 15 years ago She belonged to Mayflower Chapter DAR Surviving sister Mary B Mills Tampa Services 11 am Monday Murdoch chapel Marion Burial Cedar Memorial Friends may call after 11 am Sunday
Cedar Rapids aids in Bremer fire inquiry led by former deputy fire marshal now SUI campus police chief Hanna. Arson is suspected after a nearby Campus hotel blaze. A suspect was released after six hours of questioning. Bremer's may be torn down. clothing and water damaged items were removed. A separate small fire at the SUI television center prompted by a carelessly discarded cigarette butt was narrowly contained.
Fire damaged two stacks of mattresses at the Salvation Army building on Fourth Ave and First St SE around 12 15 Saturday afternoon. About 30 mattresses ruined. cause undetermined at 2 pm. Earlier smoke and water damage hit William Cody's apartment at 1300 Oakland Rd NE after a 2 15 am blaze caused by careless smoking in a TV room chair. Julia Church of 1300 Oakland Rd NE reported smoke.
A 1,100 ton Portuguese coastal ship Tagus exploded off Mozambique near Beira last week and burst into flames. Three African crew members were killed while passengers and the remaining crew were rescued by the South African trawler St Gabriel.
The seven-county Cedar Rapids district will hold a family life conference March 31 at First Methodist Church Clinton. Keynote speaker Evelyn Duvall, nationally known family life teacher and author, will open at 2 with an open forum and discussion groups. Participating churches span Cedar Clinton Jackson Johnson Jones Linn and Scott counties.
Fourteen adults pled guilty in municipal court to disturbing the peace at a party at Patrick Byrne's apartment on a Saturday night and Sunday morning. Each received a 30 day sentence suspended on good behavior with no further association. A 17 year old girl was referred to juvenile authorities.
President Kennedy calls for a $10.3 billion tax cut to unleash growth in markets, equipment, and payrolls while stressing the need for countermeasures to reduce manpower strain. He touts education, job programs, and aid for distressed areas, noting agriculture, youth, and automation as key pressures. He praises Chicago's mayor Daley as creating jobs.
Army plans to buy about 85 000 AR15 rifles for paratroopers and anti guerrilla fighters. Debates focus on light weight and handling versus limited range and stopping power in cold weather. Some officers see high velocity as adequate for jungle combat while others warn of ammunition variety and accuracy limits. The M14 remains standard, with ongoing procurement questions in the 1964 budget. The Air Force has ordered 8 500 AR15s and plans more for air police and anti guerrilla units.
Loren J. Edgeton aged 28 of 1237 Fourth Street SW received six months in the county jail after pleading guilty to operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license before Judge Charles Penningroth. Five months were suspended with one month to be served concurrently with a 30 day sentence for false uttering of a check. He was arrested March 16 after speeding in the 100 block of Eighth Avenue SE.
Local job seekers are urged to check the want ads for employment opportunities. Listings cover positions across multiple industries with varying qualifications and application deadlines.
Ambassador Livingston Merchant told President Kennedy that creating a multi nation nuclear force under NATO will require much negotiation. Informants said Merchant was not discouraged by the first round of talks with Western European military officials and plans to return to Europe in a week or 10 days.
Florida's death rate rose 7.7 percent last year while births fell 1 percent to 115,200. Heart attacks led the causes, and a reported 700 lives were claimed in a personal crisis.
Marshal Malinovsky Soviet defense minister departed Moscow for official visits to Indonesia and Burma on Friday, signaling a diplomatic defense dialogue.
Ralph C. Marks, 67, of Lisbon, changed his plea to guilty on a drunk driving charge and was fined $300 plus costs by Judge Charles Penningroth. He had pleaded innocent on Oct. 16 and was arrested Oct. 14 on Highway 30 near Mt. Vernon.
Lawrence H. Benning of Mason City was arraigned Friday before Judge Charles and given until Thursday to plead to a charge of desertion and abandonment of three minor children aged 11 13 and 15.
Ann P. Kirchner files a petition seeking annulment of marriage from James J. Kirchner in a divorce court action. The filing names both parties and requests legal recognition of the union's dissolution.
Judgment against Burnell D Schuetzle on account for 1356 dollars 28 cents in favor of Texaco Inc. Court records show the amount due and the creditor named as Texaco Inc.
A four hour negotiation between Witwer Grocer Co. and the United Packinghouse Workers union yielded some progress with mutual proposals agreed upon. Details of a settlement were not released. A further meeting is tentatively planned for mid next week.
Two Cedar Rapids men escaped serious injury after a single car overturned on Highway 150 about five and a half miles northwest of Mt Vernon at 10 20 p m Friday. Norford Folkedahl 26 of 807 Second Avenue Southwest the driver and James Convey 28 of 111t K Avenue Northwest were treated at St Luke's Hospital for head injuries and released Highway Patrolman Maurice Jacobs said Folkedahl was traveling north when he lost control of the car and it overturned.
TV 9’s Jim Fee presents a Saturday night NEWS FINAL update covering the latest local happenings with concise reporting and regional highlights.
A semi rolled into a ditch and another got mired in mud four miles west of Cedar Rapids at 11:30 p m as one truck tried to pass the other. No injuries and minor damage occurred. Driver Donald Nash, 31, Racine Minn., had a prior rollover two weeks earlier near Iowa City. The Rochester firm owns the trucks and no charges were filed.
City Briefs report hospital patient Shirley McFat ridge at St. Luke’s with visitors allowed. Jubilee Lanes open bowling at 9:45 p m Saturday. Injured Michael Bundro, 48, admitted to St. Luke’s after a fall near the police station. Wheel missing from Vern Thompson’s car. Photographer Arthur Madlom on two week leave before naval reassignment in Rhode Island. Larceny Charlotte Osborn reports a $30 portable radio stolen from her car in Square D lot. Dean’s List Robert Drexler of Amherst College named to dean’s list. Special next week men’s suits at Esquire Cleaners. Tires stolen from Mrs. Richard Pinney’s garage. Cub Pack 12 and 39 awards presented at local churches and schools with denner named. Bavarian House advertises rouladen specials.
The Kramer family farming 14 miles southwest of Rowley endured a third fire in eight months. A faulty coal furnace gutted their Rowley home and all contents, forcing the family to flee in nightclothes. They are staying with relatives near Walker as neighbors donate clothing.
Justice of the Peace Joe Koeppel said action likely will be taken Monday against nine Amish fathers who failed to appear in court Friday. The $20 fines, levied March 2 for not sending children to a school with accredited teachers, may trigger daily penalties for each of 15 days of noncompliance. An execution of judgment against the men’s property will be signed to collect the fines once charges are filed. Names include Henry Yoder Ben M Borntrager Enos Mullett Joe Borntrager Ben Beachy Chris Raber John Nisley Andy Kauffman Abe Yoder.
The state health department announced a toxic substance found in a can of Taste Well tuna produced in San Francisco. A Saratoga store shelf discovery triggered recalls of thousands of cans across California. the code WY3Y2 over 118Z identified the item.
Evangelist Nathan M. Meyer, a former teacher, will lead a Prophetic Bible Conference at Grace Brethren Church in Cedar Rapids. The event runs from Sunday through the next Sunday with services each evening and two Sunday sessions, focusing on the book of Revelations.
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