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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1958

Page

24

Collins Replaces Kling on Cedar Rapids Airport Commission

Arthur A. Collins, 48, president of the Collins Radio Company, was appointed Monday to Cedar Rapids Airport Commission to fill the unexpired term of the late Henry J. Kling. Appointed by Mayor J. Mea with council approval, he joins Chairman Don Hines and others. Collins founded his company in 1931 and has led it since 1933. the commission oversees Municipal airport operations with a $96,400 budget. He resides at 201 Thirty Fourth St SE.

Arthur A. Collins Collins, Radio Company Cedar Rapids Henry J. Kling Jing Mea Lghan Collins Don Hines Coquillette Karl Blaise Marvin Wright Collins, Company Airport Commission Fourth St

Two FLSA Cases Dismissed in Cedar Rapids Federal Court

Two labor standard act cases scheduled for trial in Cedar Rapids were dismissed Monday at the defendants cost after written agreement to comply with FLSA provisions. Plaintiffs were the United States government, represented by Secretary of Labor James P. Mitchell, against Aivo Uuskallie and Lloyd Peterson local farmers.

Cedar Rapids Federal District ‘Court Aivo Uuskallie Farmer West Branch Lloyd Peterson Wilton Junction United States James P. Mitchell Secretary of Labor

City to study street maintenance program and bonds

Halvorson outlined plans for a resurfacing bond program scuttled by bond-issuance issues. A $630,000 new-paying program faces a public hearing next Thursday as a street survey nears completion to guide a continuing street program and curb replacement priorities.

Halvorson Thy Halvorsen

Deaths in Cedar Rapids area toll in Cedar Rapids and vicinity

Obituary items note the deaths of Catherine Graves Russell of Cedar Rapids later of Remer Minnesota and Mary Rachel Schultz Cedar Rapids resident for 21 years. Also mourning Ferdinand Johnson and Floyd Musel Cedar Rapids residents with brief illness and service details. Other notices include city briefs on local clubs, hospital announcements, stamps sale and son’s medical internship.

Catherine Graves Russell Cedar Rapids Remer Minn John Caroline Boyce William Boyce Russell Kemner Mary Boyce Niley Russell Episcopal Church Turner Chapel D.A. Loferski Oak Hill

Marion farmer stands trial for drunk driving in Cedar Rapids

Jury selection began in Marion for the drunk driving trial of 42 year old Milford A. Ockenfels. Prosecutors James E. Bromwell and Keith Stapleton, with defense attorney William Matias, face the case in Judge Floyd Philbrick’s court. Separately a $25 050 auto collision suit against Laura Richards moves forward in Judge Charles Pentingroth’s courtroom. Charles Oakfield, 80, fined $3300 for a drunk driving plea in Cedar Rapids, after February 22 incident. Probate case notes report Clifford E T Thompson’s death and Woodrow P Thompson named administrator with $500 bond.

Marion Floyd Philbrick Milford A. Ockenfels Edith Hollister Robert Chadima Richard Orman George ‘Nevins Arthur Hopfer Bertha Knudson Florence’ Kacalek Weldon Cargin Florence Oliver Cedar Rapids Mary Wilkey Leo Allen John’ W. Evans James E. Bromwell Keith Stapleton William Matias Charles Pentingroth Otto Rajtora Laura Richards Mt. Vernon Road Twenty-fifth Street Charles O. Oakfield Ave. SW Oakfield Charles Penningroth

Reagan Makes Short Good Will Visit in Cedar Rapids

Ronald Reagan called a Cedar Rapids stop a brief good will visit as part of a GE ambassador tour. The former actor spoke at a Rotary club coffee event and met Electric Light and Power staff before traveling to Davenport and Moline for similar engagements.

Ronald Reagan C. R Nadine Subotnik G.h’s Tomer Ce ‘Dar Rapids Loana Rotary Club Davenport Moline Ae Gan Tong

Not Real Sorry Starkweather Letter to Parents Reveals Motives

The Lincoln murder trial reveals a letter by Charles Starkweather in which he regrets nothing, while Caril Ann Fugate faces murder charges. Deputy Romer testifies that Fugate sought police protection after Starkweather and Fugate were found on a Wyoming highway, leading to the duo's capture and ongoing testimony. The article also quotes media critic thoughts on the movie industry’s decline and pay-TV debates, plus a profile of radio and film figure Rayegan Tot Reegan and his work with WHO and WOC.

Lincoln Charles Starkweathin Lin Douglas Starkweather Caril Weather Caritino Pugate Knute Rockne George Gibb Eureka College Woc-Who WHO Iowa Towa

Protests Grow Over Cedar Rapids Paving Plan Hearing Set

A new batch of objections to Cedar Rapids paving for an estimated 0300,000 project at 82 city locations prompts 11 messages to be reviewed at Thursday’s public hearing. Signers oppose specific sites along Culver street NE and Memorial drive SE among others, with 36th Street SE and Wilson avenue noted. some residents support parts of the work. The council sent objections to City Engineer Leg Johnson for review.

Cedar Rapids Leg Johnson Offiger Followbig Culver Street St. John’s Episcopal Church Old Marion Road Estroy Drive Forty-third Street First Avenue Sylvester BR Evelyn Serichey Nineteenth Street Katherine Gilbert Andrew Altedt Shire Arthur R. Alt Elmaye, SE

Weather and notices from Mish and surrounding towns

Weather summaries for Bismarck to Chicago with temperatures and precipitation notes. One-way street violation and dragnet notices for residents including Clif ord Carney and Pollet. Probate services for multiple local residents and a long list of births and divorces. Municipal court reports show traffic violations and penalties.

Bismarck Minneapolis Chicago Orleans XL Bester Wem Dork Dalutha R Cliford Carney Tees 9Th St. NW

Canker Worm Raids Prompt Cedar Rapids Spraying

Parks Commissioner Don Gardner assured residents that the canker worm activity in southeast Cedar Rapids is not linked to Dutch elm disease. The arborist department will begin spraying Tuesday morning, targeting the eastern section where most damage is reported, though the worms only defoliate leaves.

Cedar Rapids Don Gardner Gardner

Loveless Plans Trip to Governors Conference

Gov Herschel Loveless said he will leave Saturday for Miami to attend the annual governors conference. He aims to raise the national guard issue and employment benefits increases though not on the agenda. His party includes Maj. Gen. Fred C. Tandy, Iowa adjutant general, the governor’s executive assistant Stobert Johnson, and the Troveless family.

Des Moines Ins Herschel Loveless Miami Loveless National Guard Fred C.tandy Iowa Stobert. Johnson Troveless

Parking restrictions on B Ave NE approved by council

Cedar Rapids city council approved parking limits on B Avenue NE near Center Point road. The north side will ban parking for 100 feet east of Center Point road, and the south side from Fourteenth Street to Center Point road will be prohibited from 4 to 9 p.m. daily except Sundays and holidays to improve peak hour traffic flow.

B Avenue Center Point Road Cedar Rapids Hob Johnson Center Point Fourteenth Street

Missile Base Construction Puts Midlands in Limelight

The Midlands will see missile facilities prioritized in future military building. Three bases for the nine-state region cost about 97 million dollars, with Francis E. Warren near Cheyenne and Offutt near Omaha under contracts, plus a planned base at Duluth. Additional bases are under consideration as regional expansion continues.

Donald Pieper Omaha Midlands Cal James Caples Air Force Installations Missouri River Rockies Mississippi Francis E. Warren Air Force Base Cheyenne Caples Offutt Offutt Air Force Base Here Duluth Air Force Congress Caprrs

50th Street Sanitary Bid Opening Scheduled

City officials set June 2 for public heating and bid opening on a sanitary sewer project. The project may cost about 7 765 dollars and include 800 feet of 10 inch pipe and 00 feet of 15 inch pipe extending east from the 112 inch sewer in Noelridge. All costs to be paid by the city with no charges to adjacent property owners.

Fillieth Street Noelridge Spckesmen

Curfew Idea Emerges for Teen-Age Drivers

State Sen. Jack Miller said there is notable support for a teen-age driving curfew during his campaign for lieutenant governor. He cited a Des Moines taxi driver slaying by a 17-year-old suspect in a gun battle as fueling interest. At Davenport, Annie Wittenmyer Home for Children reported two intruder incidents with road risks to youths. precautions include monitoring after dark and adult supervision for drivers under 19 amid locked doors and night watchmen.

Council ‘Bluffs Jack Miller Lioux City Miller Des Moines Davenport Annie Wittenmyer

Norweigan whalers released by Russian forces

Oslo AP reports ten Norwegian whalers seized last Friday by Russian warships are released and will depart Russia immediately.

Oslo

Advanced First Aid Class Opens May 20 in Cedar Rapids

The Lynn County chapter of the American Red Cross will hold an Advanced First Aid course at its Cedar Rapids offices starting May 20. Classes meet every Tuesday night for two hours. Eligible participants are 16 years or older and must hold a standard first aid certificate.

Cedar Rapids Lynn County American Red Cross

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