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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1963
Page
3
Forecast data predicts mostly fair Thursday night with lows in the mid 30s to 40s, and a warmer, partly cloudy Friday reaching 60s to 70s. The long range notes continued warmth into Saturday. The page also lists numerous birth announcements across several towns including Center Point and Marion, plus small time weather figures and local notices.
The Shorewood restaurant under construction near Highway 150 and Center Point Road NE suffered a gas explosion that damaged walls and kitchen equipment. Architect Leo Peiffer estimated losses at 30 000 to 35 000 with full insurance and a 225 000 building cost plus 85 000 for equipment. Three workers sustained first degree burns and were treated at St Luke's hospital. The blast prompted an ongoing investigation led by Robert Ellison.
The governor emphasizes continuing leadership for the Democrats and notes efforts to improve rehabilitation at state penal and mental health institutions. He plans a committee to review lifers and long term prisoners, with parole recommendations, and will work with the board of control and Corbin Crawford upon his July 4 interim appointment. He supports more outpatient treatment for mentally ill Iowans.
Governor Hughes seeks closer governor’s office oversight of the Board of Regents and higher education policy while opposing salary ceilings for psychiatrists and psychologists. He criticizes the conservation commission’s leadership and supports hiring a strong professional director to replace Glen Powers who resigned due to ill health.
Radio contact confirms James Whittaker of Redmond Washington that the climbers are above 28000 feet and must reach the summit and descend by the southern route. The west route retreat is blocked by lack of oxygen food and gear as the support party moves toward base camp and contact with Bishop and Jerstad remains absent due to weak batteries.
Bluefield West Virginia canceled the 1963 American Legion convention after white and Negro hotels refused Negro reservations. The all white Legion post said Negro bookings were withdrawn after the convention headquarters said it would not house Negro Legionnaires.
The gunman spared two officers after a tense standoff in the statehouse. Liddy and Boyd considered rushing him but chose to talk him down. the man finally laid the weapon on Liddy's desk as McCarthy entered. Police secured the area and questioned him before his arrest. Also noted: Wesley E. Fiala, Cedar Rapids engineering employee, died after a long illness. services in Brush, burial at Solon.
Gretchen Paulsen widow of Rev. William Paulsen died after a brief illness at Cedar Rapids. Born June 23 1877 in Germany she leaves four sons two daughters 16 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren and services are set at Our Savior's Lutheran church. Alma Albaugh widow of Don Albaugh Cedar Rapids resident 40 years died in a local nursing home born May 8 1885 at Cavalier North Dakota. Surviving are a son and a daughter two grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Funeral services for Albaugh are set at the Turner chapel with cremation to follow.
Cora Lee a Cedar Rapids resident 36 years wife of Colum bus Lee died at Oakdale Thursday after brief illness Born March 15 1886 in Arkansas She was a Mt Zion Baptist church member Survived by husband five daughters Nellie Dickson Ruby Creighton Margaret Brazil Larcie Jones all of St Paul four sons Roy Henry Tony all of Cedar Rapids Joseph R Lee of Great Lakes Ill two sisters Mrs Robert Collins and Emma Armiton 29 grandchildren 20 great grandchildren Services Mt Zion Baptist Church 3 pm Monday Rev Percy Burt Burial Oak Hill Cemetery Friends may call at Turner chapel after 4 pm Saturday
Blanche Dell Huey widow of William Huey of Cedar Rapids died Thursday after a long illness. Born May 30 1878 in Mechanicsville she leaves three daughters Viola Davis Vera Andre and Vivian Graham and four grandchildren and five great grandchildren. A member of St Pauls Methodist Church services were set for 3 pm Saturday at Turner chapel with Dr Jackson Burns and burial in Lisbon at the chapel.
Anne Marie Stephens funeral arrangements set for Friday at 1 30 p m at Zion Lutheran Church officiated by Rev Gilbert Meseke Burial will be in Garden of Memories Waterloo Friends may call at Turner chapel until 9 p m Thursday
President Kennedy announced the administration is weighing new civil rights legislation and seeking a legal route other than demonstrations for racial issues. He expressed reluctance to deploy federal marshals or troops as Negro students plan to enroll at the University of Alabama next month, but stressed the court order must be enforced.
President Kennedy flew to New York for two ceremonies and to meet supporters in a state expected to play a key role next year. He had a seven hour gap between dedicating a WWII memorial and a Democratic fundraising dinner.
Khrushchev vowed not to invade Cuba, spoke with steel-rimmed glasses, and looked to Chinese Soviet talks to remove myths. An interpreter translated Castro heard his remarks as he claimed Russia would unite forces and bridge differences with China.
Tokyo Japan finance minister Tanaka predicts the economy will expand by 7.2 percent during the 1963 fiscal year. The outlook highlights strong export demand and steady domestic investment as key drivers of growth.
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