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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1963

Page

3

Weather and court notes from a mid century city paper

The record lists temperatures for cities including Ismarck, Minneapolis, Chicago, New Orleans, Denver, New York, Duluth, Amarillo, Phoenix, Miami, Seattle and others with notes on precipitation. A forecast calls for partly cloudy to mostly cloudy conditions with scattered showers or thunderstorms, cooler highs in the 70s, and a few days of mixed skies ahead. The entry also records barometer trends, humidity, wind at Municipal airport, sunrise and sunset times, and a long list of judgments, traffic fines, and local notices, including births, services for many individuals, and changes in the local ledger through May 8.

Ismarck Mineapolis Micago N. Orleans Denver New York Duluth Gman Amarillo Hoenix Miami Seattle

Iowa tax bill battles over property relief and sales

The Iowa Senate debated a complex tax plan including a $29 million state aid to schools and $24 million for direct property tax relief. Provisions repeal the moneys and credits tax, add a 2 percent surtax on dividends, and fund tourism promotion. Gov. Harold Hughes criticized the measure as inequitable and hinted at a veto if final form lacks fair distribution.

John Q

Four held after Walford assault ends with arrest

Deputies say three men dragged Woolstrchill from his car and beat him while his wife was attacked. One of the attackers’ wives arrived to help as all four fled. No charges against the women. Roy Borseth and Ronald Stratton will be dismissed from assault with intent to commit rape charges. Ronald Stratton and Steven Stratton are not related.

Woostrchill Walford Woolstrchill Jack Fulton Fulton Roy E. Borseth Route Two Ronald Lee Stratton 521 Seventh Avenue SE Ronald Stratton Steven Stratton

Sparrgrove Receives Seven Day Jail for Reckless Driving

Dale Sparrgrove, 17, pled guilty in municipal court to reckless driving and was sentenced to seven days in county jail by Judge Loren Hullinger Jr. The crash occurred when his car struck a parked vehicle near 263 Eighteenth Street NW, leaving Sparrgrove with a fractured left wrist.

Sparrgrove Dale Sparrgrove Twenty-seventh Street Loren Hullinger, Jr Eighteenth Street NW

Iowa Republicans oppose liquor permit books measure

Representatives Joe Knock and Max Kreager oppose a bill to require individual liquor permits arguing the books would fail to curb violations. Kreager says permits help control violators and child support defaulters while two Iowa liquor control commissioners favor retaining the books and one is indifferent.

Joe Knock Creston Max Kreager R Newton Kreager Iowa Liquor Control Commission

Housing Code First Reading To Be May 20

The Cedar Rapids city council schedules the first reading of a proposed housing code ordinance for May 20 on the fourth floor of city hall. The ordinance, amendments, and public hearing summaries are on file with the city clerk for public review.

Cedar Rapids City Hall Memorial Coliseum

Governor Proposes $15 Million for Schools and $7-8 Million for Ag Credit

The governor argues for redistributing funds to the public and outlines a plan to add 15 million dollars for schools and 7 to 8 million for the agricultural land tax credit as part of a broader equitable distribution.

Deaths Emmet P. Kelly of Cedar Rapids

Emmet P. Kelly aged 31 died Monday at the Veterans hospital in Tucson Arizona. A World War II veteran and Witwer store clerk, he was born March 17 1912 in Farley. Survived by wife Helen three daughters Ann and Philomine Kelly and Mrs Herb Richards five sons William Andrew Matthew Joseph Dennis all of Cedar Rapids his parents Mr and Mrs A E Kelly of Farley five sisters and a brother. Services at Immaculate Conception church 10 Saturday with Rt Rev Msgr William Roach burial Mt Calvary. Friends may call Brady mortuary 8 to 9:30 a.m. Saturday.

Emmet P. Kelly Seventh Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Tucson Ariz Farley Immaculate Conception Church Helen Herb Richards Ann Kelly Philomine Kelly William Air Force Spokane Wash Andrew Matthew Joseph Dennis Kelly A. E. Kelly William Roach Mt. Calvary Brady Mortuary

Paul K. Brown Funeral Announcement Here

Paul K. Brown funeral Friday at 2 in the Janeba Kuba funeral home conducted by Rev. William B. Harnish. Burial at Cedar Memorial with military services by Hanford Post American Legion.

Brown Paul K Janeba-Kuba William B. Harnish Cedar Memorial Hanford Post American Legion

Legislature Reforms Liquor Bill Provisions Clarified

A senate inserted provision on damages against bars or liquor license holders amid passage, later found costly insurance would be prohibitive. It preserves dram shop law under the new liquor statute. Also reduces class C license fee to 500 in towns under 1,000 and clarifies beer permit wording for plats outside incorporated areas.

Senate

Brenda Scott Stars in Jeeney Ray Premiere

Brenda Scott headlines as a handicapped girl in Jeeney Ray premiering on KCRG TV 9 at 9 o clock Thursday night with a notable local broadcast debut.

Brenda Scott Jeeney Ray Kcrg-Tv

City Board of Health Orders Dwelling Razed

The City Board of Health voted to demolish one dilapidated dwelling at 1310 Fifteenth Street SE with liens to cover costs and warned owners of multiple other properties at 1408 Tenth Street SE 717 Tenth Avenue SE 1016 Eleventh Street SE 1212 Tenth Street SE 218 Fourteenth Avenue SE and 1119 Fourteenth Avenue SE to raze or face action. Notice to condemn the house at 3034 Circle Drive NE was to be served personally for lack of sanitary facilities. other owners were asked to consider voluntary razing or face further board action. Demonstrates a drive to remove unsafe empty structures.

City Board of Health Fifteenth Street Carl Smith Tenth Street Tenth Avenue Eleventh Street Fourteenth Avenue Circle Drive Health Department Avenue Center Point Road

Cuba Missile Crisis Intel Report Finds Faults in Assessments

A subcommittee report criticizes CIA and military intelligence for misjudgments during the crisis. It notes uncertainty over Soviet personnel in Cuba, with refugee groups estimating up to 40,000 and officials previously underestimating the peak to about 22,000. It calls for scrutiny of intelligence methods and conclusions.

Cuba

Hughes to Enforce Liquor Laws Through July 4

Des Moines Governor Hughes praised the legislature for approving a liquor by the drink bill and said he will sign it. He emphasized that present liquor laws will be enforced until July 4 with no relaxation and noted his oath to enforce state law.

Des Moines Harold Hughes Alcoholics Anonymous Senate Iowa House of Representatives

Marion lawyer contests 5978 dollar property tax assessment

DeWitt H. Smith of Marion filed a petition with Linn county board of review challenging a 5978 dollar assessment on an unfinished structure at 2490 Seventh Avenue. The board left the assessment unchanged after viewing the property and the hearings continue through May 20 with next session Tuesday at 2 p.m.

Linn County Board of Review DeWitt H. Smith Marion Seventh Avenue Smith

Dismissed suits and damages from 1961 traffic accidents

Dismissed Louella Brandt versus Leo J. Simons for a $7,000 damage suit arising from an auto accident on August 15, 1961 at First avenue and Tenth street. Also dismissed E William D and Roberta J Olive versus James J and Deanna Smisloff for $40,253.87 from a traffic accident on November 10, 1961 at First avenue and Thirty third street.

Louella Brandt Leo J. Simons First Avenue Tenth Street William D Roberta J. Olive James J Deanna Smisloff Thirty-third Street

Mt Mercy Groups Elect New Officers

Two Mount Mercy college organizations recently elected officers for 1963 64. Sodal ity picks Judy Fischer Oelwein prefect Ann Stanton Bernard vice prefect and Frances Swenka North Liberty secretary treasurer. Women's Athletic Assn names Carolyn Williams Memphis president Janet Cobb Vinston vice president and Marianne Franz Rockford Ill secretary treasurer.

Mount Mercy College Sodality Judy Fischer Oelwein Ann Stanton Bernard Frances Swenka North Liberty Women’s Athletic Assn Carolyn Williams Memphis Janet Cobb Vinston Marijane Franz Rockford

Iowa Liquor-by-the-Drink Bill Faces Senate Debate

The measure outlines four license classes with fees from 100 to 1000 dollars and a 5 000 dollar bond. It would tax 10 percent of gross receipts and place enforcement in a new state division while leaving local licensing power wide open. Debates centered on implied consent, local option, and enforcement in counties and towns with mixed votes.

The Liquor Commission State General Fund

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Daily Record C.R. Weather Emmett J. Keough Lyle Herman C. J. Vorel Thomas J. Collins Peterson Service Jessie Mae Gorcon General Tire Service LaVern Kobusch Times Photo and Supply John R. Inge Federated Funeral Directors of America Cecil Chapman St. Luke’s Hospital Robert L Billie Joan Simmons Killian Co Vera Diloughy Joe R. Graw Viola Mae Franks Gazette Co Lyle D. Ogden Penelope Bloom David Sue George Liberty Loan Corp Kenneth H Joanne Schmitz St. Clair Starks Earl H. Nabb Harlan L Vanita Beam Lindsey FE Jean Huelsenbeck George L Sepha Lane Earl L Ruth Pierce Lorraine Simmons Mercy Hospital Ronald L Janice Parsons Bud Joan Shaffer Harold T. Waite Globe Appliance Co James Oberbrockling Mrs Frank Ray Edna Wright Washington Avenue Dale R.sparrgrove Twenty -Seven Street Carol Cerny Monticello Coralville Lake Mississippi House Tax Commission St. Luke's Donald Carnicle Fifth Street NW Ole Evjen Thirty-fourth Street Drive Duane Carter Thirty-fifth Street Robert Franck Marvin LeVelle E Avenue NW Raymond Nissen C Avenue NE Kenneth Wilson Alburnett Paul Kessler Wesley Drive Robert Lee Bliobenes Carolyn R. Staub Dale L. Hall Guernsey Shirley E. Becker Iowa Toledo Gordon Mason Fairview Methodist Church Henderson’s Central City Fred Remington Waukon Michael McDermott St. Patrick’s Church Bakke- Hanson Olin Melissa Ballou Hayden's Urbana Cindy Jo Brannaman Denis Brannaman First Christian Church Center Point Murdoch's Ossian Theodore Cappell St. Francis DeSales Schmitz’. Keota Laura M. Kramer Chicago Powell’s Iowa City Glenn Adams Donohue’s. Luzerne Otis L. Voss St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Peffers Belle Plaine Calmar Philip Gerleman St. Aloysius Church French's Agnes Snider Elberon Hrabak Family Cemetery Cedar County Dysart Emma Schutt Zion Lutheran Church Overton's Juanita M. Dippel Gary L. Dippel E. Lucile Smith Howard Hall Smith Maxine F. Carlton Boyd A. Carlton Roma N. McQueen John N. McQueen Levi R. Salzbrenner Dorothy D. Salzbrenner Vernetta M. Beatty Kenneth L. Beatty Third Street Charles Hutchins Sixteenth Street Cornelius Borst Eighth Street Conrad Klegseth Fortieth Street Mt. Vernon Road Kenneth Hootman Sixth Street Gary Bothwell Sixteenth Avenue Fred W. Baker Walker George Means Frank Wilford, Jr K Street Dennis Lamb Chelsea James Heslop Seventeenth Street Joseph Beltran Ninth Street Luther Ellis Pamela Edens Cnt Iowa Development Commission Dykhouse Griffin Grimstead Lisle Lucken Schroeder Shoeman Turner Vance van Eaton Wiley Coleman Dodds Frommell Hansen Hill Main Mincks O'Malley Walter Hughes Beatty-Bearle Funeral Home Rohn Funeral Home Third Avenue Emmet Kelly U. S Central Intelligence Agency Subcommittee Kuba Second Street Edward R, Kuba Funeral Homes Personal Service By Edward R, Kuba, Jr Linn Board of Review Mt. Mercy Donald Benecke R-Laurens Earl Elijah Clarence Elijah Jack Schroeder Bettendorf Dewey Phelps Hillsboro Eugene M. Hill D Newton Damocles Sen. Benecke Benecke Vera Shivvers Knoxville Benda Burrows Campbell Curran Kuhl Lodwick Lukin Nolan Rigler Scott Shaff Wearin Elvers Frommelt O’malley Bucks Cowden Doran Elthon Fisher Flatt Getting Long Phelps Shivvers Stephens Vincent Wilson John E. Lapes 3Rd Ave Turner's Joan B. Turner & Son Second Ave. S.E
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