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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1964
Page
2
Five day outlook shows near normal temperatures with highs around 65 to 70 degrees and lows in the 40s. Rain showers or thunderstorms expected late in the week totaling about a third to a half inch. May rainfall to date 0.80 inches. Police blotter lists multiple traffic offenses with fines and a few births and obituaries notices reflected in community notes.
Khrushchev rejected union with Greece and urged Cypriots Greeks and Turks to end bloodshed. He promoted return to normal life and peaceful labor in the independent republic of Cyprus, arguing force cannot settle national questions and that solutions lie in friendship and fraternity.
In a border incident three 20 year old East Germans crossed into West Germany Sunday night.
Washington AP reports the defense department has no information indicating a change in Cuba ground to air missiles. The denial follows rumors the Soviet Union may have pulled high flying rockets from Cuba, affecting Cuba’s ability to shoot down U S planes and easing the U S Cuba dispute tensions.
Public Health Service reported about 326,000 babies born in February 1964, up from 314,000 in February 1963, largely due to the extra day in leap year. Marriage and birth rates rose while deaths declined, with 121,000 marriages and a February death rate of 9.8 per thousand.
The House approved legislation to keep Russian, Japanese, Cuban and other foreign fishing boats out of U.S. waters with stiff penalties from the Coast Guard. The measure, similar to a Senate version, passed by voice vote.
George H. Ilten aged 97 former Cedar Rapids hardware firm partner died Monday at Lutheran Home Vinton Born Sept 16 1866 Elk Grove Illinois moved Iowa 1873 married Mary E Wernwag Blairstown 1891 One of Trinity Lutheran Church founders 1883 survived by five children Verne and Charles F wife and two brothers services at Trinity Lutheran 2 pm Wednesday burial Linwood Cemetery funeral home visitation details listed
George Wagner 70 of 1024 F avenue NW Cedar Rapids died Sunday after a long illness. Born Oct 14 1893 at East Amana he worked 45 years at Quaker Oats Co retired. Survived by two daughters Dorothy Rose Cedar Rapids and Betty Kennell Nevada. mother Mrs Martha Wagner. sister Mrs Russell Shafer both of Cedar Rapids. He was an Eagles member and 50 year Carpenter’s union. Memorial services noon Tuesday Turner's chapel by Rev Donald Caspers Lovely Lane Methodist Church. Burial Cedar Memorial. Friends may call at the chapel.
Frances Renee Sallis daughter of Mr and Mrs John Sallis of 1125 Ninth Street SE died Sunday after a short illness. Born November 28 1960 in Cedar Rapids she is survived by her parents three brothers grandmother and great grandparents. Memorial services at Bethel AME Church at 1 30 p.m Tuesday with Rev John I Thomas and burial at Oak Hill Turner Chapel until 11 a m Tuesday.
George A Russell aged 76 of 1604 Hinkley Avenue NW Cedar Rapids died Sunday after a long illness. Born August 17, 1887 in Linn County he married Bess E Myers February 21, 1912 at Marion. He worked with Russell Ice Cream Co and was a Mizpah Masonic lodge member.
Ray C. Lucas 63 of route one Cedar Rapids died Sunday after a short illness. A farmer, he was a longtime Knights of Columbus leader and held many council 909 offices including grand knight 1927–1929 and faithful navigator 1945–1947. He attended 38 state conventions and 19 national conventions, planning to attend upcoming events. Survived by wife Eleanor Meyer, brother Leo and sister Genevieve Mackay, services Wednesday at St Patrick's with Rosaries and burial in Dyersville Catholic cemetery. Friends may call after 9 a.m. Tuesday.
Memorial services for Alois N. Schummers at St. John s Catholic Church Caledonia Minnesota at 10 a m Tuesday. Burial at Calvary Cemetery Caledonia Cedar Rapids Turner Chapel handled arrangements.
Donna Krejci 17 of 2612 A avenue NE lingered in fair condition at Mercy hospital after a two car crash on highway 151 four miles east of Cascade. Mary K. Smith 17 of Cascade died in the wreck. Krejci was a passenger in a car driven by William P. Hoerstman 19 of Dubuque who was treated and released. Hoerstman also injured.
School administrators weigh library service changes and budget impacts while arguing against converting the public library into a school library. Library Director Marvin recalls a Gazette article and notes Sunday hours once failed to draw usage, citing only a small share of weekly volume. Student petitions circulated at Jefferson, Washington, Regis, and La Salle high schools.
The Cuban Human Rights Commission reports about 14,000 Cubans escaped Fidel Castro’s regime by small boats, while about 1,000 others died attempting the dangerous crossing.
Prime Minister Nehru departed from New Delhi for his first excursion since the Jan 7 stroke. He flew to Bhaisalatan to lay the foundation stone of an irrigation project on the India Nepal border, signaling a cautious return to public duties.
Bonn government spokesman says West Germany will issue a stamp in November marking the first anniversary of President Kennedy's death. The commemorative issue honors the late leader and reflects continued public mourning and international remembrance.
A weekend fire in Riviere-du-Moulin Quebec killed six people including five children. The wooden three story building was engulfed early Saturday. Firefighters fought the blaze and the cause remained under investigation.
Al Schueler of Central City was elected chairman of the Linn county board of review at the board’s initial meeting held Friday in the courthouse. Darrell Gillmore of Lisbon was elected vice chair. other members are Ralph Stewart Springville Ben Holets Fairfax and Leonard E Storm Marion. The second meeting is set for Tuesday at 2 pm at the assessor’s office. Residents outside Cedar Rapids may file appeals through May 20. The board can adjust Cedar Rapids municipal court assessments. Default Set Aside judgment entered April 16 in favor of Kenneth M and Helen Glackin against Leo F and Jean L Yardley for 848.15 on a promissory note. judgment set aside by Judge Charles Penningroth on motion of defendants. Dismissals Patricia Droneberger vs Lyle Droneberger Barbara Doolin vs James Doolin Patricia Mabie vs Jerry Mabie. Suit Filed Robert Joseph Sixta vs William Sueppel commissioner of public safety appeal to district court of revocation of driver’s license April 29.
Emma Wenzel, 39, of 3171 Avenue NW, waived to the Linn County grand jury on a charge of assault with intent to inflict great bodily injury. She allegedly stabbed Earl De Nio, 49, of 2412 First Avenue NE at her residence April 28. De Nio is listed in fair condition at University Hospitals in Iowa City. Wenzel is held in Linn County jail on $2,000 bail.
Darry LaGrange of 1137 Sixth Street NW, 22, received a one year suspended sentence after pleading guilty to desertion and abandonment of minor children. He was charged with deserting two children aged 2 and 3.
Several civil judgments are listed including Hubbard Mill ing Co. v Harold Kelting for 597 dollars on a promissory note. Cloud 9 Flying Club Inc sought declaratory relief after the New Mexico tax department assessment was nullified by Judge William Eads on an airplane purchase. Household Finance Corp. sues William E and Leona D Reasor for 637 dollars on a promissory note. Alco Enterprises sues Jerome and Clementine C Amos for 1 025 dollars on a promissory note. Public Finance Service sues John W McQueen for 135.26 on a promissory note. Gildner Bros Clothiers sues Elmer Rasmussen for 116.13 on account. J P Conway and Anastasia E Kelly trading as J P Conway Co sue Paul L Sramek Joseph S Belehrad and Ann S Belehrad for 245.95 on judgment.
The first Louis M Lyons award goes to American correspondents in Vietnam during 1963. Harvard Nieman Fellows announce the new prize named for the retiring Nieman curator. Malcolm Browne of AP Cornelius Sheehan of UPI and David Halberstam of the New York Times cited by the fellows.
Attorneys for James Hoffa demanded a mistrial or continuance citing remarks by Attorney General Kennedy as prejudicial. Judge Richard Austin overruled the motions and resumed jury selection for Hoffa and seven associates in Chicago.
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