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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1963
Page
1
Gov. Harold Hughes says public sentiment has shifted on Iowa tax relief. He notes interest in holding the line on property taxes, questions need for a comprehensive study, and advocates tax commission involvement. A public hearing on capital punishment is set in the Senate Thursday.
Des Moines lawmakers agreed to revisit the highway access control bill on Wednesday morning. Rep. John Mowry noted no committee of the whole, no guaranteed public hearing, and uncertain outcomes. The bill was recalled from the governor after House action and Senate origin, with Gov. Hughes preparing a decision.
Wilbur J. Johnson Iowa Des Moines assistant state fire marshal ruled arson not involved in Bremer's clothing store fire Thursday night. He stated the fire started on the first floor along the east wall and was electrical in nature, likely from a fluorescent light or electrical box, igniting plywood shelving and spreading up the wall. Deputy marshals Reynold Hentges and Robert Smith assisted, with John Hanna serving as former deputy marshal.
A California pilot and Brooklyn coed survived seven weeks in subzero Yukon north after a February crash 75 miles south of Watson Lake. They lived on melted snow while awaiting rescue, with faith and determination guiding their recovery.
Ernie Smith, 70, the first civilian to fly the Pacific, died Tuesday in San Francisco. He and navigator Emory Bronte completed the Oakland to Hawaii flight in 1927, a 25 hour 36 minute journey that set a record for the lengthiest overwater flight in a single engine plane.
In eastern France's Lorraine region on Tuesday a small group of striking coal miners and gendarmes clashed briefly. About 35 pickets, including women, tried to deter mine office workers from going to work. Gendarmes intervened and several pickets were struck on the head with handcuffs. no serious injuries were reported.
The United Community Service board of directors approved three changes in handling funds and personnel for three standing committees at its first regular meeting of the permanent board. The measures cover local bank investments, creating contra accounts to cover pledge shrinkage, and updating authority lists for security transfers. Robert S. Chadima chairs the allocations committee with 49 members.
In Des Moines the Iowa House spent Tuesday morning debating a bill granting cities and counties wider power to regulate key clubs and adjourned without a vote. A motion to pass failed by one vote. others to send the bill back failed as noon approached. Proponents called it a stopgap to curb liquor by the drink. opponents said it expands beyond current law. Rep. Knowles called it a subterfuge to keep Iowa dry yet very wet. Duffy argued it could empower groups such as the Daughters of the American Revolution to become key clubs. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Denman and Rep. Robinson, would license key clubs like beer taverns and require incorporation as chartered branches of national organizations with at least 50 members.
Former French premier Georges Bidault flew from Munich after West Germany blocked his campaign to topple De Gaulle. Police say two men with his names arrived in Lisbon but officials did not realize they were Bidault and his secretary. Bidault vowed to continue his political fight and sought asylum while Portugal said it would not permit his underground campaign.
Hundreds of demonstrators clashed with police outside the house of commons as about 3000 protesters from trade unions demanded action on unemployment. Mounted police moved in to separate crowds while several arrests and faintings were reported and MPs sought to address the crowd.
Lewis Rosenthal 82 failed his driving test Monday morning in San Francisco. He returned later that day and passed the test, then died of a heart attack while driving away, officials said.
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