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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1963

Page

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Wallace Targeted as U S Moves to Enroll Negroes at Alabama

The federal government seeks to block Gov. George Wallace from blocking Negro enrollment at the University of Alabama. A U S district judge ordered Wallace to appear June 3 in Birmingham to show cause why a preliminary injunction should not be issued.

Birmingham George Wallace University of Alabama Justice Department U.S Seybourn Lynne Wallace Robert Kennedy Vivian Malone Mobile Tuscaloosa David McGrathery Huntsville Lynne Kennedy Supreme Court Alabama Gov. Wallace Miss Malone McGlathery

Final Allied Approval to Atom Force

Allied ministers approve a three day parley communique to strengthen nuclear forces and coordinate NATO power. Britain assigns V bombers and three US Polaris submarines to Gen. Lemnitzer. a deputy will run nuclear affairs. plans for nuclear activity in allied commands and deeper information sharing are outlined. The document also expresses concern over Soviet presence in Cuba Laos and Berlin and reaffirms defense of West Berlin.

Ottawa Atlantic Alliance North Atlantic Council of Ministers Cuba Laos Berlin Caribbean West Berlin Britain Lyman Lemnitzer Europe Lemnitzer Paris

U.S. Sets Long Range Aid to Indian Defense

The United States commits long-range military aid to India to bolster its armed forces against possible Chinese aggression. The program surpasses the current 120 million dollar emergency U.S. British assistance.

U.S Washington India China

Everest Pair Frostbitten Ask Helicopter Flight

The American Everest expedition seeks an emergency helicopter to airlift Barry Bishop and William Unsoeld from 28,000 feet near Katmandu after frostbite strikes during their summit ascent. Teammates Hornbein and Jerstad reached the top, with Dyhrenfurth reporting no major frostbite.

Katmandu Nepal Barry Bishop William Unsoeld Mt. Everest Bishop South Col Unsoeld West Ridge Thomas Hornbein Luther Jerstad Norman Dyhrenfurth Unsveld Hornbein Jerstad Dyhrenfurth Pheriche Namche Bazar

Drum clinic showcases rudiments at Iowa Bandmasters meet

Frank Arsenault of Ludwig Drum Corp leads a percussion clinic for 250 bandmasters with 350 expected at the Iowa Bandmasters Association convention in the Roosevelt hotel. He emphasizes rudiments, stick control, and varied sounds from eight notes.

Frank Arsenault Ludwig Drum Corp Arsenault

Hung Jury in Second Murder Trial of Youth

A district court jury failed to reach a verdict in the second murder trial of Michael Faught 19 Mason City. Judge Ed J Kelley discharged the jurors at 9 15 a m after they deliberated through the night. Faught was charged with second degree murder in the July 9 1961 stabbing of Jessie Zenor 53 Madrid a cook at Woodward State Hospital and School where Faught was a patient. The Iowa supreme court ordered a new trial after throwing out the prior conviction.

Faught Jessie Zenor Madrid Woodward State Hospital Iowa Supreme Court Elvin Faught Mason City High Court G. R. Hill

Cadets Versus Police in Vermont Riot at Norwich College

In Montpelier police and more than 300 Norwich University cadets clashed for about an hour during a panty raid at Vermont college. Police fired warning shots and tear gas as windows and furniture were smashed. Damage estimated at 10000 dollars with no serious injuries or arrests.

Montpelier Norwich University Vermont College George Connor Connor

Minister Berner Nyjordet Found Shot and Killed Near Albert Lea

The body of Rev. Berner E. Nyjordet, 43, missing since a trip from Silver Lake, was found near Albert Lea lake. Authorities say he was shot at least six times and stabbed, with evidence of a robbery attempt and a car tied to the case. A hitchhiker motive is suspected as the crime.

Albert Lea, Minn Towa Albert Lea Lake Here Berner E. Nyjordet Nyservett Law Silver Lake Minnesota Esther Nyjordet Minneapolis Everett Stevern Freeborn County Nyjordet

Man Sought In Big Theft Held in Rio

Douglas Brown an armored car driver from Vancouver was arrested in Rio de Janeiro on theft charges tied to a $325000 Canada case. Police say he vanished with another man after a $550000 supermarket heist, and portions of the loot were recovered in Canada and at Vancouver airport. Brown was detained at the Miramar hotel on Copacabana Beach.

Rio DE Janeiro Douglas Brown Vancouver B. C Rio Canada New York Brown Loomis Armored Car Service FBI

Military Construction Fund Gets 13 Percent Slash

The House Armed Services Committee on Friday authorized 1.633 billion dollars for military construction in 1964, a 13 percent cut from the Defense Department request.

Washington House Armed Services Committee Defense Department

Cedar Rapids Families Spend Average of 5334 on Living Costs

The U S Department of Labor released figures showing Cedar Rapids families spent an average 5334 for living expenses in 1960 with about half on food clothing and shelter. After tax income averaged 5886. The data support Cedar Rapids prices inclusion in the national cost of living index debuting January next year.

Cedar Rapids U.S. Department of Labor

Cedar Rapids Family Budgets Highlight 1960 Survey

The Bureau of Labor Statistics found Cedar Rapids families spent 294 on food and 101 on shelter after taxes in 1960. Eight in ten families owned cars and most paid health insurance premiums. The report covers 125 families with an average size of 3.1 and notes the index revision aims to reflect changing living patterns.

Cedar Rapids Bureau of Labor Statistics Adolph A. Berger Chicago Bureau Berger

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