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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1964
Page
12
Estimated Monday receipts include 13 000 cattle 7 000 hogs and 500 sheep in Chicago. Slaughter steers and heifers rise 25 cents, hogs up to 1.00, sows 25 higher. In Des Moines demand remains fair with receipts around 35 000 and US price ranges listed for various weights.
Pittsburgh AP report notes individual members shaped the Methodist Church move to end racial barriers. The General Conference, meeting amid debate, approved several race related measures including banning discriminatory church hiring, desegregation of services, and urging stronger civil rights legislation while leaving some disputes over enforcement unresolved.
Waterloo hog market reports steady figures for steers? No. Butchers quote hog prices by weight ranges from 160 to 500 pounds with several price steps for live weight categories and sow valuations.
Cedar Rapids market reports steady prices with Friday bids for bulk 200 to 230 lb butchers at 14.15 to 14.40 dollars. Packing sows 300 lb quoted 12.50 to 13.00 dollars. Price adjustments apply by weight and grade up to 500 lb and beyond.
The 1964 S and H Ideabook was introduced this week in the Cedar Rapids area. Terry Thiessen of Sperry & Hutchinson announced Saturday. The catalog lists 1700 merchandise items redeemable with S and H Green Stamps from Eagle Foods and other area retailers, with more than a third being new or improved.
The National Anti-Vivisection Society filed suit asking the Federal Communications Commission to investigate telecast of bullfights over a new Chicago station.
William O. Gray, Cedar Rapids attorney and regional VP of the National Society of Former FBI Agents, took part in a ceremony presenting a bronze bust of J Edgar Hoover to mark Hoover's 40th anniversary in the director’s post. The bust by sculptor Philip Kraczkowski was unveiled at Hoover’s office with society officers and president Emmett McGaughey of Los Angeles assisting.
Court judgments include Clifford E. Kirk vs S W Hutton for 230 dollars on account and Gene Kellenberger vs Donald K Miller for 848 67 on account. O'Dea Finance Co. vs E W Kolosik and West Park Mobile case awarded immediate possession of a 1951 used house trailer. Interstate Finance Corp Cedar Rapids vs Marvin R Hanson for 371 44 on note. Milwaukee Motive Manufacturing Co. vs Verne Samuelson for 67 08 on account. Howard J. Dodge vs Larry and Jo Ann Gephart awarded immediate possession of Cedar Rapids lot 9 block 19.
Secretary of Defense McNamara arrives in Bonn for talks with West German leaders. He plans to depart Saturday night for Vietnam and the Caribbean, as Channel 9 reports a separate SEA HUNT segment at 6 oclock CDT.
Secretary of State Rusk told a Brussels luncheon that allies have a solid foundation for an Atlantic partnership and should strengthen it. He urged Western aid to South Vietnam, reduced Western exports to Cuba, and broader help to backward nations while arguing against loosening NATO. He warned against actions hurting interdependence and urged unity with Europe against communism.
Saigon reports South Vietnam apologized to Cambodia for a border violation by Vietnamese troops. Vietnam renews claims that Viet Cong use Cambodia as a base for strikes. Vietnamese forces chased a Viet Cong battalion into Cambodian soil. Cambodian infantry armored vehicles and jet aircraft repelled them. An American made armored personnel carrier was knocked out by Cambodian tank fire. Three Vietnamese killed and two seriously wounded. No word on captures.
Classified ad from the notices page invites readers to find housing through a Pleasant Way to House Hunt. It highlights easy listings and responsive agents offering rental and sale options.
Adele Addison, renowned soprano, charmed a wind battered Mt Vernon audience at the Cornell College May Music Festival second concert. Her pure tone and controlled pianissimo drew praise as she moved through Schubert, Dallapiccola, Wolf, Deprac, Barber and other pieces, ending with Hayes’ Good News and a Glorious Sign encore. The festival continues with the St Louis Symphony and Cornell Oratorio Chorus tonight at 8 15.
Governor Romney toured St. Joseph and Martha Berry hospitals in MT. CLEMENS after a Friday tornado. He spoke with injured children, reported 51 injuries at St. Joseph including about 30 kids, and praised a brave younger girl as rescuers described a perilous collapse.
Lawrence Welk hosts a Mother's Day musical tribute on KCRG TV 9 airing Saturday night at 7 30 CDT. The program features Welk and a lineup of guest performers in a light concert special for families.
In Dallas three Kennedy death investigators Allen Dulles Senator Cooper and John J McCloy toured sites linked to Oswalds slaying including city hall elevators and the scene of the shooting Police Chief Jesse Curry staged a quick mock gesture to mirror Ruby firing as Oswald was attacked leaving McCloy stunned by the reenactment the group said.
Anamosa State bureau agents continue probe into riot at the men's reformatory. Sixteen inmates are isolated on bread and water. Charges may be filed next week against 16 to 26 inmates for the disturbance.
U S marshals in North Miami Beach seized 30 cartons of Sudden Change an anti wrinkle face lift cream from Hazel Bishop Inc Chicago marking the second such seizure in 10 days. Government filings in Miami allege the product is a new drug not covered by an approved application and does not deliver a face lift without surgery.
Robert and Mrs. Cherry were elected co-presidents of the Coe Parents Association. The election occurred as parents weekend activities began with a faculty panel in Daehler-Kitchin auditorium and informal gatherings. A student art exhibit opened, and Coe Players planned The Importance of Being Earnest with a public performance. The Coe choir and Cedar Rapids Civic Chorus planned Haydn The Creation at 4 p.m. Sunday for the public. Over 200 parents from ten states attended the two day event.
MIAMI AP The Castro regime's science chief was quoted Saturday saying Cuba will have its own atomic reactor within five years.
Manila fire disaster deaths climb to 30 with continuing investigations. Officials say the blaze caused extensive damage in the crowded district as rescuers sift through wreckage for survivors.
Notice is given that on May 18 1964 at 9 00 A M an instrument purporting to be the last will of K Marie Peck late of Linn County Iowa deceased will come for hearing in the District Court Cedar Rapids Iowa for proof and admission to probate. Richard D Holden attorney.
Probate No 30732 in Linn County Iowa District Court notices all creditors and claimants of Ella Krall deceased to file claims with the clerk within six months from the second publication. Administrator L S A Krall of Cedar Rapids requests debts be paid and claims be authenticated for allowance. Attorney Joseph J Severa Cedar Rapids Iowa. Second publication May 9 1964.
State of Iowa Linn County notice states a document purporting to be the last will and testament of Samuel R Hawkins deceased will come for hearing at 9 00 A M on a day in May 1964 in the district court at the courthouse Cedar Rapids for proof and admission to probate dated Cedar Rapids Iowa May 7 1964.
The Iowa Natural Resources Council holds a filing by Corn Starch and Syrup Co for a permit to withdraw up to 201.6 million gallons annually and 500 gallons per minute from a proposed well on land in Government Lots 8 and 4, Section 27, Linn County. A public hearing is set for May 25, 1964 at 11 00 A M at the Limount Courthouse in Cedar Rapids with evidence to be heard by the Water Commissioner and deputies from the applicant and opponents.
In the District Court of Iowa Linn County the estate of George Wagner deceased is administered. Creditors must file claims with the clerk within six months from the second publication or be barred. Dorothy F. Rose, administrator, dated May 7 1964. Robert C. Nelson attorney for administrator, dated May 1 1964.
In the matter of the estates of Nicholas and University Lincoln, the administrator Merchants National Bank of Cedar Rapids announces claims must be filed by May 16 1964 or be barred. Attorneys Simmons Perrine Stachwood Neff Cedar Rapids Iowa serve as counsel.
Probate court in Iowa Le County admits the will of Elsie V. Doskocil dated May 8 1954. Elmer Doskocil is named executor. creditors must file claims and debts settled or barred. The matter is handled by attorney Richard D. Holaterney in Cedar Rapids Iowa with a second publication upcoming.
John J. Shea attorney for said executor signs the notice dated the ninth day of May in the year 1964.
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