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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1963

Page

2

Hickenlooper warns of dereliction over Cuba troop pullout

Senator Hickenlooper says the administration would be derelict if it marks time with no plan to remove Soviet troops from Cuba while urging strong action to counter Fidel Castro. He also backs possible uses of force to curb a Castro takeover in Haiti and criticizes the OAS for inaction. Amb Mor rison says the OAS will act soon to halt Cuban subversion funds and agents. Miller questions a Banes naval base while Humphrey disputes any base buildup.

Washington UPI Hickenlooper Riowa Cuba U.S Haiti Mutual Organization of American States OAS Fidel Castro Duvalier Castro Bassador deLesseps Morrison ABC Humphrey Dminn Miller Banes

Walford Firm Faces Involuntary Bankrupt Action

An involuntary bankruptcy petition was filed in Cedar Rapids federal court against Gaddis Brothers Manufacturing Co. of Walford by three Iowa creditors for amounts totaling over $8,800. The filing seeks adjudication of bankruptcy and appointment of a receiver. The same docket lists a drug condemnation in Mechanicsville, a $11,000 railroad damages verdict in Dubuque, and two new civil actions seeking judgments against John Spang and Donald Bonwell plus associates.

Gaddis Brothers Manufacturing Co Walford Cedar Rapids Gaddis Equipment Co Gaddis Mechanicsville Edward J. McManus Kenyon Drug Co Chicago and North Western Railroad Dubuque Floyd L. Hines Illinois Dubuque County

Youngest Lifer 15 Won't Stay at Fort Madison

Iowa officials say Robert Moser, 15, the youngest life term prisoner, will not remain at Fort Madison. He may be transferred to Eldora State Training School or Anamosa Reformatory after pleading guilty to the fatal shooting of his grandfather Ernest Ganzhorn. The boy weighs 97 pounds and stands 5 feet tall. He awaits psychiatric evaluation and will receive standard intake tests before transfer.

Fort Madison Des Moines Iowa Ben Baer Baer Robert Moser Anamosa Eldora Robert Logan Ernest Ganzhorn Harrison County R. Kent Martin Atlantic Anamosa Reformatory

Magdefrau Elected President Of Iowa Press Photographers

Don Magdefrau of the Belle Plaine Union was chosen as president of the Iowa Press Photographers Assn at the closing business session of the annual convention at the Town House. He succeeds Dale Stierman of the Dubuque Telegraph-Herald. Other officers named include Tom DeFeo vice president Jo Moore secretary and Bob Strawn treasurer. Directors elected were Art Hough Gordon Fickes E L Musser and Stierman. The 1964 convention will be held in Des Moines.

Don Magdefrau Belle Plaine Union Iowa Press Photographers Assn Town House Dale Stierman Dubuque Telegraph- Herald Tom DeFeo Des Moines Register Jo Moore Mason City Globe Gazette Bob Strawn Iowa City Press-Citizen Art Hough Cedar Rapids Gazette Gordon Fickes Fairfield Ledger E. L. Musser Mason City Globe-Gazette Stierman Des Moines

Sukarno Named Chief for Life

President Sukarno of Indonesia, age 61, accepted appointment as chief of state for life after being named president for life by the people's consultative congress in Bandung Java.

Bandung Java Sukarno Indonesia People’s Consultative Congress

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Lippe Receives Second NSF Grant for LSU Study

James Lippeson of Mr and Mrs Emil Lippe has been awarded a second National Science Foundation grant to continue study at Louisiana State University Baton Rouge.

Waukon James Lippe Emil Lippe National Science Foundation Louisiana State University At Baton Rouge

Iowa Approves 206 Million Budget For State Operations

The Iowa legislature approved a two year state operations budget of 206.3 million, higher than the 1959 plan but below Gov Hughes 230 million recommendation. Major allocations include 50 million for regents operations, 24 million for state departments, 22.5 million for board of control institutions, and 19 million in general school aid.

Des Moines Iowa Harold Hughes Duane Wicker Board of Regents Board of Control Board of Social Welfare Regents

Ormsby Gore Denies Kennedy Macmillan Rift

Sir David Ormsby Gore the British ambassador in Washington denied a rift between President Kennedy and Prime Minister Macmillan. He responded to Richard Crossman who claimed Kennedy snubbed Macmillan by avoiding a meeting on Macmillan’s European swing. White House officials also denied any snub.

London David Ormsby-Gore Britain Washington Kennedy Macmillan Labor Party Richard Crossman White House Salinger United Kingdom

Nolan Receives New 1897 Iowa Laws Code

Sen. D. C. Nolan Iowa City receives a bound copy of Iowa’s 1897 laws from the senate as a token of respect for his contributions to constitutional law. Sen. Shaff notes the new code could replace the 1875 issue the body has used, and Nolan accepts the gesture in good spirit.

Des Moines UPI D. C. Nolan Iowa City Iowa Senate David Shaff Clinton Nolan

Strawberry Point to Host Safety Lane Check Event

A safety lane check will be held in Strawberry Point on Friday. The FFA chapter will cooperate with Highway Patrolman Don Mott in checking cars.

Strawberry Point FFA Don Mott

Winners Named In Scout Ticket Selling Contest

Mike Wieneke of Troop 33 sponsored by Cleveland School PTA and Mike Mc Avoy of Troop One sponsored by Immaculate Conception church were named top bicycles salesmen for the Boy Scout Exposition. Wieneke led the Kingston district with 262 tickets and Mc Avoy led the Sunrise district with 228 tickets.

Mike Wienecke Cleveland PTA Mike McAvoy Immaculate Conception Church Wieneke Kingston McAvoy Sunrise

Cedar Rapids considers rezoning for cocktail lounge

Hassan Murray petitioned Cedar Rapids to rezone from B-1 neighborhood shopping to B-2 commercial at the southeast corner of Center Point Road and 1 Avenue NE to obtain a beer and beverage license. The site, a former neighborhood grocery, was described as speculative use. The plan commission will review the request.

Cedar Rapids Hassan Murray Center Point Road NE Center Point Road 1 Avenue NE Murray Plan Commission

Two Men Injured In Car Motorcycle Crash

Terrance Himes 20 of Hull avenue SE and Keith Eddins 22 of Tenth avenue SE were treated at Mercy hospital for minor injuries after their motorcycle collided with a car at Tenth street SE near Fifth avenue. Police identified James O'Halloran 21 of Iowa City as the driver and charged him with failing to yield. The crash happened when O Halloran turned left in front of the motorcycle traveling north on Tenth street.

Tenth Street SE Fifth Avenue Terrance Himes Hull Avenue SE Keith Eddins Tenth Avenue SE Mercy Hospital Himes Eddins James O'Halloran Iowa City O’halloran Tenth Street

City Briefs Highlight Local Meetings and Incidents

Sunshine Mission holds a Friday gathering 9 30 to 11 with ride and shop activities. Taken report notes a 50 gallon fuel oil tank theft on Fifteenth Street SE. Blanche Huey injured in a fall and is at Mercy Hospital. Larry Lawrence reports tire and seat vandalism. Community groups, including Natural Food Associates and Republican Women, list upcoming meetings. Cub Pack 39 badges awarded at Kenwood School. City Market and Chamber of Commerce events scheduled this week.

Cora Wood Fifteenth Street SE Kenwood Randy Beedy Mike Zern Gene Fox Allen Wimner Jim Houser Brad McCullough Rodney Sinclair Walter Hepker Mike

Missing mangle and gas theft reported in Cedar Rapids

A portable electric mangle is missing from the Duster residence porch. A gas theft is suspected at Bertelli Construction after an attempted pump lock break. The Southwest Civic Club meets at 6 30 p m at Riverside Recreation center with a potluck and slides by Kyle Mills. Michael Sandy 13 was admitted to St Luke s for observation after a bicycle fall near Twenty street and Fifth avenue SE.

Charles Duster Garden Drive Wa&s Clara Duster Grande Avenue Civic Club Southwest Civic Club Riverside Recreation Center Kyle Mills Cedar Rapids Hurt—Michael Sandy Darwin Sandy Fourth Avenue SE St. Luke’s Twentieth Street Fifth Avenue SE

Advertisement claims chiropractor cured chronic constipation

A forty nine year old engineer with twenty five years of misery from constipation, gas, dizziness and headaches reports relief after spinal alignment and X rays. The ad touts chiropractic as restoring nerve function and offers contact at 119 29th St NE and phone 363-1093, ending with Next Article Next Monday.

St. NE

Local figures named in leads montage

Winslow Kenny Heth Charles Heins Larry Black ledge Dick Maresh and Jon Boonstra appear among names in a community update outlining notable residents and contributors.

Shots Break Windows At Two Firms and a Church

Cedar Rapids weekend reports show three separate window breakages. Bob Wilber of Smulekoff's furniture at 97 Third avenue SE noted pellet holes in a plate glass window on the First Street side Saturday. Vermille Shaffer of Shaffer's Brat Haus at 621 Center Point Road NE said two pellets shattered the entrance glass Sunday. St James church trustee David Samek said three windows on the west side were broken Sunday.

Cedar Rapids Bob Wilber Smulekoff Third Avenue SE Vermille Shaffer Shaffer Brat’ Haus Center Point Road David Samek St. James Church

Also Mentioned on This Page

Hick William Miller Globe Machinery and Supply Co Iowa Pipe and Supply Co McGladrey, Hansen Dunn and Co John Spang Agriculture Department Central City Sumner Wadena Donald Bonwell Nashua Nolan Ellandson Ellandson Elect Magdefrau Che Ees Associated Press First Avenue State Conservation Commission Ormsby-Gore Kennedy-Mac Scout Harold Skripsky Sixteenth Avenue Commercial Club Gary Samek van Buren Pta Bob Crimm Hoover Pta Rick Forrester van Buren Timothy Mahon Lincoln Herb Hazewinkel Gene Bailey Kenneth Washburn Mark Kolchner Steve Struck John Hunt Central Park Presbyterian Church Roddy Turner Kenwood Methodist Church Paul Kiecksee Mike Gillespie Adams Pta Ronnie Stolba Erskine Rodney Spalti Kentucky Frankfort Distilling CO Louisville Iqu City Briefs Sunshine Mission Canopus Club James C. Marvin The Public Library Blanche Huey Avenue NE Larry Lawence Natural Food Lucille Kolk Natural Food Associates YWCA Linn County Republican Women’s Club Bishop’s B. D. Silliman 16Th Ave Chamber — City Growth and Development Committee Chamber of Commerce Roosevelt Hotel Ray Bartelli Bertelli Construction G.F. Clark
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