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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1964
Page
2
The Daily Record summarizes Friday weather with highs and lows across multiple cities and a May rainfall total, plus a list of recent municipal court penalties for speeding and traffic violations. Fire and incident reports include overheated appliances and vehicle equipment faults.
Negotiators report progress in talks between roofing contractors and union representatives. The bricklayers vote on a management offer next Tuesday, while cement finishers, laborers, plumbers, and carpenters have signed contracts. Many city projects paused for eight days as unions honor picket lines over wage disputes.
City briefs note Lt Richard C Hall son of Mr and Mrs R V Hall 3312 C avenue NE has won a full tuition scholarship in the University of Iowa College of Law for 1964 65. Open bowling at Legion Lanes four lines for one dollar per person. Shriners and guests dine and dance with Bob Preston Saturday night 930 to 1. Park at the piano until 930 at Embassy Cocktail Lounge.
Lions Club begins its Eighth Annual Broom Sale on Monday May 11 with ads for Bar-B-qued ribs at Lighthouse Inn Mt. Vernon Road and a general classified message line. Detective notes report a break in at Quad City Beauty Supply with no loss.
Larry L. Dennis, 22, of Lisbon, was injured early Saturday when his car left old Highway 30, struck a spillway abutment and threw him from the vehicle. He suffered facial lacerations, a neck injury, and a fractured left foot, and was listed in fair condition at St. Luke's hospital. Deputy Russell Pratt said the car slid 212 feet, then 59 more to stop upright after overturning. Dennis was charged with failing to have his car under control.
Mich. storm prompts legal adviser to seek federal financial assistance. Romney notes four mile square area will be sealed for the weekend, patrolled by 300 national guardsmen and 200 state police to deter looters. Tornadoes hit the western Great Lakes with winds to 80 mph, damaging Chicago area trees and power lines and lifting a hangar roof at Midway airport.
The text outlines a plan to extend the Fair Labor Standards Act to over two million workers lacking protections and to establish federal benefit standards for state unemployment programs. It also calls for a federal supplementary program to extend benefits by up to 26 weeks.
Federal Judge William East says sentencing modification for two men convicted in the Frank Sinatra Jr kidnapping will be considered on July 17. The case centers on the 1963 abduction of the singer's son and involved a high profile federal hearing in Los Angeles.
C D Smouse 2407 Rave NE died Friday. Born Vinton Jan 10 1885 he lived 25 years in Cedar Rapids. Employed at Iowa Manufacturing before retirement. Survived by wife Clista a stepson John Bradle Oyster Bay NY a stepdaughter Mrs Ed Horak Fort Dodge and brother Carl Vinton. Services Monday 2 at Fry and Holland funeral home Vinton. Burial Evergreen Cemetery Vinton.
Iowa born Hal Banks was freed Friday on 25 000 cash bail pending appeal of his conviction for conspiring to maim a rival union official. Chief Judge Lucien Tremblay said detention would have been difficult to justify. Banks, ousted as president of the Seafarers' International Union of Canada, received a five year sentence for plotting to wound Capt. Henry Walsh.
In San Diego evangelist Billy Graham told an audience of about 23 000 that husbands should show love to their wives. He urged them to give their lives to Christ to rekindle love and said true beauty comes from within with Christ as the beauty treatment.
The Washington high school drum corps led a Third avenue parade to open the 1964 Clean Up Paint Up Fix Up week. Blue uniforms, flags and a fleet of reminders—from a giant earth mover to a pick up—promoted fire safety and civic cleanliness. A truck quoted 1963 Cedar Rapids litter costs at $9,000. The event featured the Eagles drill team and the Scarlet Angels amid a chorus of music and sirens.
Os car Cleal a 44 year old Pacific pilot was shot as his plane taxied at Chico California on July 31 1961. He survived and started a judo training program for pilots with FBI help and urged bulletproof flight deck doors. Co pilot who died was Raymond Andress Jr. and the case drew discussion on Magnum revolver velocity and armor piercing shells.
Premier Khrushchev arrives in Alexandria and Cairo for a 17 day state visit to the United Arab Republic amid large crowds and patriotic displays. President Nasser welcomes him as Cairo and delta cities honor the Soviet leader with 21 gun salutes and red banners.
The United States announced talks with Romania to discuss economics and politics. Undersecretary W Averell Harriman will head the U S delegation, with discussions set to begin in Washington on May 18.
Ngo Dinh Can, 53, brother of the late President Ngo Dinh Diem, was executed by a firing squad in Saigon after being convicted of murder and other crimes. U S Ambassador Lodge failed to stop the sentence, and appeals from the United States and Mrs. Nhu were rejected amid protests from Paris and Washington.
Secretary of Labor Wirtz and Secretary Udall head panels while the nation’s income by Smith’s measure remains below the average. The Jefferson-Jackson day dinner aims to draw 1,800 attendees as U S Senator Hubert Humphrey speaks as a possible vice presidential candidate.
Calcutta AP reports a man held in connection with the assassination of Bhutan President Dorji died Friday from self-inflicted knife wounds while in custody, authorities say.
A severe weather system lashed Iowa with winds near 85 mph in Des Moines, causing power outages, damaged buildings, and injuries. Tornadoes hit Melvin Harris Sioux Center and Storm Lake, destroying sheds, garages and trailers while fires sparked by blown lines damaged farm buildings. Civil defense patrolled streets as crews faced labor disputes delaying power restoration.
Co Chairmen Richard Brisbin and George Griffith announced 53 classes for the 1964 El Kahir Shrine Temple Horse Show during a breakfast kickoff. The event, tied to trophy sponsorships and cash prizes, aims to boost ticket sales and sponsor outreach with Lippizaner white horses highlighted in night shows. Potentate T Hugh DeWees and past potentates spoke on the show’s community and fundraising roles for temple activities.
A neighbor reported a storm damage scene at 336 Twentieth Street NW. Roof damage occurred in all city sections with a roofing company receiving about 50 calls Saturday morning. One resident said his roof was completely stripped. Hospitals reported no injuries. Wind slowed to 20 mph Saturday afternoon. Pleasant weather forecast for the weekend.
A tree topples onto a residence, severing power and telephone lines and generating wind funnels that strike and damage structures in its path. Weather teams investigate the incident and assess ongoing danger. Local responders cordon the area as crews work to restore services and secure utilities.
Paul Engle director of the Iowa writers workshop will deliver the commencement address at Millikin University De catur Illinois May 31. He will receive a doctor of letters degree. John C Griswold Millikin graduate 1923 and executive vice president of W R Grace Co will also receive a doctor of laws degree at the ceremony.
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