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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1963

Page

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JFK Visit With Pope Suspended

Pope John XXIII remains gravely ill with recurrent hemorrhages and is confined to his apartment. A Vatican source says plans for President Kennedy to visit around June 22 have been suspended as Bishop Pierre Van Lierde cancels engagements in Rome and doctors monitor the pontiff through the night.

Vatican City John XXIII Vatican Kennedy Pierre van Lierde Rome St. Peter’s Square Mazzoni Gasbarrini L’osservatore Romano John Amleto Cardinal Cicognani Cardinal Cicognani van Lierde

Auto Crash Fatal Claims Cedar Rapids Teenager

Cedar Rapids girl Jeanne Anne Brandon, 18, was killed in a one car crash near Palo on highway 74. Four others were injured including Coe College students Frank Fazio, John Roy, Edward Stines and Mary Jo Ashby. Roy drove the car which missed a left turn, struck a bank and a telephone pole. Stines remained in serious condition with multiple injuries.

Linn County Palo Cedar Rapids Mary Jo Ashby James Ashby Thirty Fourth Street NW Coe College Frank Fazio Island Park N.Y John R. Roy Newton Mass Edward Stines Brooklyn Bob Burt Roy

Clutier Farmer Dies After 11 Years Unconscious

Clutier farmer Paul Sevcik aged 44 died Monday morning at Veterans hospital Iowa City after 11 years unconscious following a June 16 1952 tractor hammer mill accident on his farm. Survived by wife son Craig 16 parents Mr and Mrs Joseph Sevcik and six siblings. Services set for Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. St Vaclav church Clutier with rosary Tuesday 8 p.m. Mason funeral home Tama.

Craig Joseph Sevcik Clutter

N Borneo Rebels Kill 20 Britons In Border Battle

Indonesian and British authorities report that about 120 North Borneo rebels battled British Sarawak forces in Tobedu near the border, resulting in at least 20 British constables killed in a two hour clash.

Jakarta Indonesia North Borneo Tobedu Sarawak Antara

Meredith Urges Stronger Civil Rights Legislation

James H Meredith met with Attorney General Robert Kennedy and urged stronger civil rights laws. The pair discussed Mississippi issues and federal protection for desegregation, with Meredith advocating broader rights and support for future Black students in Alabama and beyond.

Meredith Washington James H. Meredith University of Mississippi Robert Kennedy Kennedy

U S fishing ships encircle Ecuador patrol boat in protest

San Diego based tuna clippers White Star and Ranger boarded off Ecuador by a patrol boat are joined by 21 U S vessels in a silent stand. Ecuador claims 200 mile jurisdiction demanding licenses with fees up to ten thousand dollars per trip.

San Diego Calif U. S August Felando Assn White Star Ranger Ecuador U.S Felando

Council Faces Dilemma on Street Bid Savings

The city council ponders a $10,000 saving in bids for Johnson avenue NW and Mt. Vernon road SE widening and resurfacing. Quad City Construction offered a 6 percent discount if both projects are awarded, challenging Midland Construction as the low bidder on both jobs. The matter is sent to legal staff for guidance.

Pandora’s Box Johnson Avenue NW Mt. Vernon Road Quad City Construction Co Midland Construction Co Cedar Rapids Quad City Midland Johnson Avenue Stolba Bob Johnson Stewart Shank

Judges Order Memphis Parks Open Immediate Desegregation

The Supreme Court ruled unanimously that the 1955 school desegregation mandate must not allow indefinite delays. The decision, written by Justice Goldberg, calls for immediate desegregation of Memphis parks, playgrounds, and city recreation facilities. The ruling also touched on bidding practices and other actions, with related cases on desegregation and criminal procedure noted in the day’s items.

Washington Supreme Court Justice Goldberg Memphis Tenn Clarendon County S.C German S. Lopez North Falmouth Mass Raymond L. Haynes Spokane Wash

Conflicting Reports on U.S. Sugar Prices

U.S. sugar price outlook splits with forecasts for a prolonged climb or a near term drop. Industry and government figures including Earl McHardy and Charles Murphy weigh likely moves as Congress prepares hearings in June. Prices recently topped 12 cents per pound amid calls for foreign deliveries to stabilize markets.

Washington Senate Finance Committee Senate Small Business Committee House Banking Subcommittee New York Sugar Exchange Earl McHardy Charles Murphy McHardy Senate Mike Mansfield Montana Sen Allen Eltender Dla A. Willis Robertson D-Va U. S State Department Robertson Leonor Sullivan Dmo House

NAACP Leader Hails Supreme Court Desegregation Ruling

Memphis NAACP president Jesse Turner welcomes the U S Supreme Court decision demanding desegregation of the city's recreational facilities. He calls the ruling a significant victory for civil rights and the community.

Memphis U.S. Supreme Court National Assn. For Jesse Turner NAACP

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JFK Pope Antonio Gasbarrini Bologna Piero Mazzoni Apostolic Palace Probe C. R. Girl Cedar Rapids News Jeanne Anne Brandon Charles E. Brandon Thirty - Third Street Drive Stines University Hospitals Iowa City Miss Ashby Fazio St. Luke’s Hospital Pale Shellsburg Brandon Jeanne Brandon Associated Press Justice Justice Department James Meredith Clutier Farmer N. Borneo Attorney General Meet the Press Alabama Mississippi Meredith Educational Fund George Wallace Ole Miss Council By Arlo Jacobson Public Improvements Woody Stolba Councl Engineering Department David McGuire McGuire Don Gardner George C. Wallace Birmingham White Frank E. Taylor John Sparkman D-Ala Small Business Committee Today's Index Daily Record Farm Marion Movies Society
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