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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1963

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Castro Eyes Talks With Kennedy After Prisoner Swap

In a Havana interview broadcast on ABC and aired Friday, Fidel Castro signaled willingness to discuss U S Cuba policy with President Kennedy. He floated compensation for expropriated American property and urged steps toward détente, while Senators Humphrey and Keating demanded Soviet troop withdrawal before talks.

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Premier Caramantis wins key vote amid unrest

Athens AP reports Premier Constantine Caramantis' government easily defeated a motion in parliament. Pro communist opposition claimed govt kept political prisoners, but the motion failed. In other news, Marguerite Rose Clifton, aged 41, wife of Robert L Clifton, died Saturday in Cedar Rapids after a German birth, with services to be announced.

Athens Constantine Caramantis N Forms Marguerite Rose Clifton Robert L. Clifton Lighth Street Germany Cedar Rapids Robert B Edward A Nashville Brady Mortuary

Vindszenty Seen As Leaving Soon

Rome AP reports a source says Cardinal Mindszenty likely to depart Budapest for the Vatican soon barring last minute complications. The trip seems certain though no date was set. In other news Mrs John Hansen of Portsmouth died in a Friday car truck collision near Smithland.

Rome Jozsef Buda- Kay Pest Vatican Leclak Smithland Lenegall John Hansen Portsmouth

Deaths Tota J McDermott a Rock Island veteran

Tota J McDermott of Cedar Rapids died after a brief illness. Born November 25 1000 he was a 43 year employee of the Rock Island railroad and a member of the Brotherhood of Railway Clerks. Surviving include his wife Rosemary a son Patrick three daughters and ten grandchildren. Burial at Calvary with services at St Patrick's Church. Visitation after 2 pm Sunday at Teahen chapter with Rosary at 8 pm.

Tota J. McDermott Second Street Cedar Rapids Rock Island Railroad Brotherhood of Railway Clerks Rosemary Patrick Donna Hernandex Mary Kay Jeffrey Sara M. McDermott Mary MelDermott Donald Sparta N.J Harvey Lodge Mary Agnes Theresa BVM Qubuque St. Patrick's Church J. Robert McDonald Calvary Teahen Father McDonald

Engineers on the Savannah May Leave if Replacements Brought In

GALVESTON AP Engineers aboard the Savannah the world’s first nuclear powered merchant ship have turned in their resignations rather than accept a pay rise. Alfred Lezenby senior engineer on watch said the 28 atomic strained engineers are not on strike but would relinquish command if replacements arrive. They will keep watches only as a safety precaution.

Galveston Savannah Alfred Lezenby Savanah Satay Bati Thelsel Lezenby

U N Security Council Leaves Haiti Dispute Unresolved

United Nations Security Council ends two day debate without action on Haiti's complaint that the Dominican Republic threatens it with aggression. Soviet objections noted. The dispute over Hispaniola remains unsettled as the council withdraws from settlement efforts with the OAS.

United Nations U. N. Security Council Haiti Dominican Republic Organization of American States OAS Hispaniola

Hand Sewn Back After Industrial Injury in Brooklyn

NEW YORK AP Physicians at Brooklyn Jewish Hospital report sewing a severed left hand back to the wrist of Henry Granville, a 19 year old worker. the five hour operation by Dr Maxwell Felton left him with good sensation, circulation, and use. The hand was lost in a plumbing supply plant accident.

New York Brooklyn Jewish Hospital Henry Granville Sill sHis Maxwell Felton

Ne groes named to Georgia Democratic executive committee

In Atlanta, A T Walden and State Senator Leroy Johnson became the first African Americans named to the Georgia Democratic executive committee. The move marks a milestone for Black representation in the party’s regional leadership.

Atlanta A.T. Walden Leroy Johnson Genreln Democratic Executive Committee

Women Peace Walk Through Cedar Rapids for Nuclear Disarmament

Women for Peace led a four mile Saturday march in Cedar Rapids to support a nuclear test ban. They distributed leaflets, delivered portfolios on testing and disarmament to seven civic offices, and sent telegrams to President Kennedy and Iowa legislators.

U.S Cedar Rapids Area Peace Inquiry and Action Group Women For Peace Kennedy Iowa A. Greene Square Cedar Rapids-Marion Council of Churches Gazettte Public Library Western Union James Brom Board of Education

Fight at party leaves man with 55 stitches

Larry Conway aged 20 from 631 Fortieth Street NE suffered head and facial wounds requiring 55 stitches after a fight at a party at 1703 A Avenue NE. James E. Bennett 21 of 1021 Maplewood Drive NE helped remove him to St Luke's hospital where he was treated and released. Police identified other men involved and will refer details to the county attorney.

Larry Conway Fortieth Street Conway James E. Bennett Maplewood Drive A Avenue Hel Bennett St. Luke's Hospital

Charter Presented To Iowa Labor Council

About 10 delegates to the Iowa State Council of Industrial Unions met at the Sheraton-Mantirose hotel for a charter presentation by the AFL-CIO Industrial Union Council. The charter recognizes the Iowa group representing about 15 international unions statewide. Officers of the group were elected in February. The charter was presented by Dan Healy regional director of AFL-CIO Chicago.

Iowa State Council of Industrial Unions Sheraton-Mantirose Hotel Afl-Cio Industrial, Union Council Iowa State Council Iowa Tawa Dan Healy Afl-Cio Chicago

Soviet policy shift eyed as Kremlin hones expansion drive

A State Department official says the Soviet Union is revising its foreign policy with a focus on expanding abroad, especially in Asia and Africa, while tensions with Red China persist. He notes Indonesia’s Communist tilt toward Red China and concerns over aid effectiveness in Mali Guinea Iraq and the Congo. The report also covers liquor license timing and bureaucratic steps for July 4 implementation.

Harry Kelly Washington State Department Soviet Union Kremlin Khru Russi Moscow Puking Red Ching Russia Indonesian Communist Party Red China Mali Guinea Iraq The Congo Southeast Asia Jay Colburn I Laos South Vietnam

Government Said No to His Plan For Celebration

Dispatches from Bogota and Jackson describe Gustavo Rojas Pinilla's failed attempt to stage a celebration and a protest in Mississippi. In Bogota the former dictator faced a government suit led by Deputy Attorney General Robert Kennedy calling charges false. Police arrested 253 demonstrators after clashes near the U.S. embassy. The story blends political turmoil with earlier liquor legislation concerns and a broader look at enforcement issues and potential impacts on drunk driving laws.

Bogota Colombia Washington Gustavo Justice Department Rojas Pinilla Sary Holmes County Miss U.s.district Court Jackson Algy Robert Kennedy Megraes Courh U.S I ‘Colombia Liberation National Congress

Liquor Bill Seeks Reduced Class C License Fees

Discussion notes a separate bill after governor's signature to cut Class C liquor license fees. Wets propose $300 for towns under 300 population and $750 for 300 to 1008 population, while $1,000 stays for cities and towns over 1000.

MecHinch Named To Be VA Medical Director

President Kennedy named retired Major General Joseph McNinch as chief medical director of the Veterans Administration. The announcement positions McNinch to oversee VA medical services nationwide.

MecHinch Washington Kennedy Friday Joseph McNinch Veterans Administration

Liquor on trains through dry counties questioned

Experts say air and rail travel fall under state licensing, making enforcement of local option provisions difficult. A state official notes a cross state trip under 45 minutes by jet would evade dry county enforcement.

Liquor Permit Confusion Stirs Iowa Supervisors Debate

The Iowa supervisors debate the liquor by the drink law as current rules limit permits to towns platted before a 194 date. Three permits exist at Indian Creek Country Club Cedar Rapids horseman's club and a tavern in Webb. A Senate bill aims to clarify the 1934 date and where counties may issue permits. The process includes multiple amendments and a pending judiciary committee draft to resolve the liquor bill.

Senlare Indian Creek Country Cedar Rapids House Senate Judiciary Committee

Graduates Galida Raeitchner and Caroline Keith Earn Degrees

Galida Raeitchner daughter of Richard O Heeler earns a BS degree June 2 from McPherson College Kansas. Caroline Keith daughter of D J Keith earns a history major degree June 2 from Mount Holyoke College Massachusetts.

Galida Raeitchner Richard O. Heeler McPherson College ePharson Kan Caroline Keith D. J. Keith Marion Boulevard Marlion Mt. Holyole College South Hadley Mass

Keegan Receives 30 Day Suspended Sentence

John Keegan pled guilty in municipal court to disturbing the peace and was given a 30 day suspended sentence by Judge Loren Hullinger. The complaint was filed by Alberta Johnson of 8204 Avenue NW after he used foul language at her home Friday.

John Keegan Avenue NW Loren Hullinger Keegan Alberta J. Johnson Ellis Boulevard

Iowa Heart Association elects Gustafson president

Hyohn E. Gustafson of Des Moines has been elected president of the Iowa Heart Association. Other officers named include Dr. John W. Ecklstein of Iowa City as vice president.

Jawa Cidan Des Moines Hyohn E. Gustafson Bees Moines Towa Heart Assa John W. Ecklstein Towa City

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