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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1963

Page

7

Wallace to High Court Troop Issue

Wallace appeals to the U S Supreme Court alleging Kennedy violated the Constitution by sending federal troops into Alabama over the Birmingham racial dispute. Kennedy tours the South urging rejection of prejudice and violence as Nashville marks TVA and Vanderbilt anniversaries with large crowds and a calm desegregation message.

Wallace High Court Washington George Wallace Alabama U.S. Supreme Court Kennedy Birmingham Muscle Shoals Ala Kenenedy Enealini Nashville Redstone Arsenal Huntsville Ameri Stone Tennessee Valley Authority Vanderbilt University

Wallace asks court to halt federal force use in Alabama

Wallace seeks temporary and permanent restraining orders against U S and Defense Secretary McNamara to stop deployment of federal troops in Alabama. He names Alabama officials and asserts presidential direction violates constitutional limits while noting the Supreme Court’s limited role in such direct actions. Court attendants expect the Attorney General to respond before the high court rules.

Wallace U.S Defense McNamara Robert Kennedy Alabama Supreme Court High Court Montgomery Birmingham Jefferson County Robert McNamara

Regent Fund Bill Sent to Governor

DES MOINES UPI The 125 day general assembly approved about $58 million yearly for the board of regents funding six institutions including the University of Iowa and Iowa State. An operational budget totals $60,009,100 per year for two years with Senate and House votes largely unanimous. A separate capital improvements budget totals $16 million for two years plus a 5 cent cigarette tax increase to ensure funds. Both measures go to the governor.

DES Moines UPI General Assembly Board of Regents Regents University of Iowa Invall State State College of Iowa John Ely Cedar Rapids House Senate

Hot Debate In Senate Over Pact

In Des Moines the Iowa Senate opened debate on the conference committee tax compromise report. Supporters face a split among farm bloc members as a final vote nears. The plan adds 3.5 million annually for schools, raises sales tax from 2 to 3 percent, expands the tax to lodging, and includes a 3 to 4 percent corporation tax and 24 percent surtax. The package aims to raise 51.5 million in new revenue, net 43.5 million after deductions. The governor, Harald Hughes, faces pressure over withholding and trust issues.

Frank Nyejazette Bes Moines Iowa Senate House Harald Hughes

Anamosa teen dies in crash near Stone City

Dana John Schweitzer 17 of Anamosa was killed when a car left a wooden bridge near Stone City, crashing and landing in a bank. Three passengers Neil Douglas 18 Kathy Walton 18 and David Hart 19 were injured. Douglas is in serious condition. Authorities are unsure when the crash occurred. The car was found by Bill Norton and Larry Farrington who noticed a hole in the bridge railing. Schweitzer was a junior at the high school and survived by his mother four sisters and a brother Clarence. Funeral services set for St. Pauls Lutheran church Mansfield Mont.

Gazelle Anamosa Dana John Kearsarge Schweitzer Anamosa Gordon Cooper Ari Honolulu Hon- Stone City Cape Canaveral Washington New Neil Douglas Kathy Walton Martelle David Hart Viola Miss Walton Robert Walton Hart Jones County Bill Norton Larry Farrington Mabel Schweitzer Dana John Schweitzer Clarence Cedar Rapids Elizabeth Darrow Alma Schweitzer St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Goettsch

Home Rule Bill Sent to Governor

DES MOINES UPI reports the Iowa House approved a home rule measure 85 to 0 to concur with a minor senate amendment. The senate had earlier added a law amendment clarifying wording, enabling local governments to gain greater control over their own affairs.

Des Moines UPI Senate

Celebrity unaware of fame shocks Alamosa town

Esther Swift wandered to the post office in Alamosa when townsfolk waved and congratulated her on a trip she knew nothing about. A passerby whispered that astronaut Gordon Cooper had splashed into the Pacific, a fact she had not heard.

Say X Ray Risk Tops Fallout's New York Panel

A panel of physicians warns that excessive use of X-ray and fluoroscope equipment poses greater danger than radioactive fallout from nuclear explosions. The advisory notes potential radiation exposure and urges cautious use and protective measures.

New York

India to receive arms from Yugoslavia for defense

New Delhi reports Yugoslavia will supply India with about 1000000 dollars worth of arms and ammunition to strengthen defense against Communist China amid ongoing regional tensions.

New Delhi Yugoslavia India

Kennedy Plan To Fly Gordon Cooper To Washington

President Kennedy will provide his air force fan jet transport to carry Gordon Cooper to Washington Tuesday. The trip includes a meeting with Kennedy and a joint session address for Congress. Cooper will reunite at Hickam Air Base with his wife and daughter, who arrived in Honolulu Friday. John Glenn, first American in orbit, addressed a joint session last year, Senate Democratic Leader.

Kennedy Nashville Vanderbilt UPI Air Force Gordon Cooper Washington York Congress Hickam Air Base Honolulu Congressional Cooper John Glenn Senate

House KOs No Pay Provision For Interim Highway Appointee

The Senate approved a bill removing a $40 million yearly budget clause that barred interim highway commission appointees from drawing salaries without Senate approval. The move targets Gov. Hughes who planned to fill a vacancy by nominating Danbury dealer Robert Barry, a longtime Hughes ally, whose nomination was previously rejected by the Senate.

Des Moines UPI Town Highway Commission Commission House Tower Chamber Senated Senate Harrd Hughes Robert Barry Danbury Hughes

Torpedoed Vessel Hit Rock In Pacific Sinking Report

Tokyo reports preliminary investigations show a Chinese freighter sank after probably striking a rock. Rescue crew members accuse the ship of being torpedoed, with officials confirming the possibility amid ongoing inquiries.

Tokyo Ted China

U.S. rejects Soviet protests on NATO nuclear forces

The United States told Moscow that NATO nuclear defenses are justified to counter Soviet power and warned Russia against threats. Britain and West Germany issued similar notes, citing Moscow's March 22 speech by Defense Minister Malinovsky and the need to reduce war risk.

Washington U. S NATO Kremlin Europe Russia Moscow Britain West Germany Malinovsky U.S

Berlin Parade Shows U S Army Near Wall in Celebrating Armed Forces Day

Berlin (AP) U S troops marched within sight of the wall Saturday to mark Armed Forces Day. It was the first American parade in Berlin since World War II ended.

Berlin U.S. Army the Wall

Rockefeller and Bride Board Caribbean Honeymoon Cruise

Governor Rockefeller and his wife left Venezuela for a Caribbean honeymoon cruise heading to San Juan Puerto Rico then the Virgin Islands. Newsmen were notified shortly before departure via aide statement. They are expected to return to New York next week.

Caracas UPI Rockefeller Venezuela San Juan Puerto Rico Laurence Virgin Islands Rockefellers New York

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