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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1964

Page

7

First Lady Enjoys Opera Despite Chair Missing Mishap

Mrs. Lyndon Johnson attended the Metropolitan Opera to see Verdi's Il Trovatore, pausing after a missing chair incident. She called the evening wonderful and waved to the audience, joined by Lynda Bird Johnson and aides, with backstage greetings to Carlo Corelli and cast.

Larry Friedman New York Lyndon Johnson Metropolitan Opera Met Rudolf Bing Johnson Harry Truman Lynda Bird Lynda White House Warrie Lynn Smith Mrs. Johnson Elizabeth Carpenter

Penal Aide's 1st Job Is Probe of Reformatory Riot

Fred Aiken 53 a career penologist was named assistant Iowa state director of corrections in charge of security and custodial operations. He is sent to the Ana-mosa men's reformatory following uprisings and will oversee custodial staff across the three state institutions Fort Madison and Rockwell City.

DES Moines UPI Fred Aiken Iowa Jim Henry R-Carson State Board of Control Aiken Anamosa Henry Benjamin Baer Baer Reformatory Ray Purcell Purcell State Penitentiary Fort Madison Women’s Reformatory Rockwell City

City Clerk Faces Embezzlement Charge After Disappearance

Webster City AP report states former City Clerk Douglas Long returned from a 12 day absence to face embezzlement charges. An audit showed discrepancies in city funds and a $3500 restitution Long called the involved amount. He posted a 2500 bond awaiting a preliminary hearing after leaving office during his disappearance.

Webster City Douglas Long Homer Ankham Klerk Ankrum Long New Orleans

John B. Vaughn Dies Retired Banker in Des Moines

John B. Vaughan 84 a retired Bennett State Bank banker and longtime school board member died Friday in a Des Moines nursing home. He served 42 years with the Bennett State bank and 40 years on the local school board. Survived by two daughters and three grandchildren. Services set for Monday at 2 p m at the Bennett Methodist Church.

Bennett John B. Vaughan Bennett Ibanker Des Moines Bennett State Bank Bennett Methodists Church

Drive Safely Offer for Office Repaint Clash

A bidder offers to take the job if the office walls are repainted. The condition cites a color clash with dresses in the speaker’s ward robe. The exchange hints at a domestic or workplace dispute over color choices and decor.

Solon Calls for Probe Into Privacy Invasion

Washington AP congressman Cornelius Gallagher demands a broad congressional inquiry into privacy violations by police government and private entities. He cites lie detector use mail stops and wiretaps as threats, noting legal gaps and potential illegal searches of the mind.

Washington Cornelius Gallagher D-N.j Gallagher House Post Office Department Post Office U.S

Iowa Woman, 21 Killed in Crash Near Iowa City

Mrs Beverly Jean Lyle 21 of Mt Pleasant died when her car struck the rear of a stationary truck at a highway survey checkpoint. The top of the car was sheared off. Her two children Gary 4 and Richard 2 suffered minor injuries and were treated at University hospitals.

Iowa City Beverly Jean Lyle Mt. Pleasant Here Gary Richard

Local TV Schedule and Featured Shows list

A list of Cedar Rapids to Ottumwa stations and time slots for Saturday night. Includes Sea Hunt Ensign O'Toole Restless Gun Zane Grey Theatre Jackie Gleason lineup and news weather sports blocks. Program titles show a mix of movies dramas and comedies across channels 9 2 7 3 6 8 and 13.

Sea Hunt Neport Iowa Ensign O'Toole Restless Gun Zane Grey Theater

Measure for TV Debates Approved by Conferees

Senate and House conferees approved a bill to suspend equal time rules for broadcasters during televised debates between the Democratic and Republican presidential nominees. The 60 to 75 day suspension runs from Labor Day weekend to the election, emulating 1960. President Johnson’s stance on debating remains unclear.

Washington John F. Kennedy Richard M. Nixon Senate House Congress

President Sets 15 Minute Telecast Slot and Opponent’s Time

The report notes a 15 minute televised address by the President with a scheduled later time available for his opponent. It highlights the planned sequence, airtime arrangement, and the brief window for the rival appearance.

Powell Contempt Arrest Issued Over Harlem Case

New York State Supreme Court Justice Thom as Chimera ordered Rep Adam Clayton Powell arrested for contempt of court but stayed the order during a House recess. Powell did not answer a $46,599 judgment to Esther James Harlem widow stemming from a 1960 TV broadcast calling her a bag woman. The award had begun as $211,500 and was reduced on appeal.

New York State Supreme Court Thomas Chimera Adam Clayton Powell D-N. Y House of Representatives Powell Esther James Harlem James

Thrifty Classified Buys Promised Today

A brisk classified section highlights budget friendly items available today with deals across multiple categories. Readable listings promise savings on household goods and everyday essentials for shoppers seeking value.

Headache sufferers urged to check spine for relief

A brief feature cites a national article estimating fifteen million Americans suffer recurring headaches and argues vertebral displacements and spinal nerve irritation cause vascular changes leading to pain. It invites readers to seek evaluation at 119 29th St. NE with contact 363-1093.

Clark

Interstates 41 Percent Open to Traffic Nationwide

Washington reports 41 percent of the 41,000 mile interstate system is open to traffic. The Bureau of Public Roads released the figure on Thursday.

Washington UPI Bureau of Public Roads

Mayor George Templeton Dies at 77 in Perry

Perry Iowa reports Mayor George Templeton died Friday after a month in hospital from a liver ailment. Templeton, 77, had served as mayor since 1959.

Perry George Templeton

Appointment to Fill Unexpired Term for Lucian Doran

The appointment to fill the unexpired term of Lucian Doran was announced, naming the chosen official to serve the remainder of the term. The decision sets the stage for continued leadership and policy continuity in the department.

Lucian Doran

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