Breakfast Club creator recalls radio origins and future
Don McNeill reflects on The Breakfast Club’s origins from Pepper Pot in Chicago and its impact on radio. He notes the show’s shift to interviewing women, previews nostalgia, and mentions a two week abroad radio tour to England France Germany Austria and Italy with the armed services network this June.
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England
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Germany
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Italy
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Weather and Entertainment Snippet Prompts Mixed Schedule
A scrambled listing shows weather notes and TV prompts including names like Lloyd Bridges and shows such as World Turns and House Party. It appears as a fragmented schedule with times and program cues on a Wednesday morning.
Delay Decision On Mitchells Zoning Request
The Linn board of supervisors delayed a decision for a week on Howard Mitchells plan to rezone 35 acres east of Covington to allow half acre lots. Two supervisors opposed earlier petitions citing lack of funds and city services, while one supporter was away. The zoning commission had recommended approval, along with several other zoning and permit actions in the county.
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Linn Board of Supervisors
Howard Mitchell
Covington
Dudley Henderson
Miles Sutera
Mitchell
County
Zoning Commission
Cedar Rapids
Three motorists report damages to car windshields
A wave of windshield breakages diminished with only three motorists reporting damaged windshields to the police on Tuesday. Chief George Matias said no new reports yet and that several suspects are being investigated. Names listed include George DuCharme Arnold Roupe and Robert McCullough with BB hole damage. Wilbur Walkup also reported two BB holes in the left front window.
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George Matias
George DuCharme
Seventeenth Avenue SE
Arnold Roupe
Twentieth Street
Robert McCullough
Fourteenth Avenue
Wilbur Walkup
Second Avenue SE
Gazette Want Ads Sell Unused Items Fast
Local notice urges readers to use Gazette Want Ads to sell unused items with the contact number EM 2 1121.
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Four Senators Back One-Package Grains Bill
Four senators from both parties introduced a one package farm bill to replace feed grain and wheat laws. The proposal backed by the American Farm Bureau would end wheat acreage controls and the secretary of agriculture's wheat referendum powers, with price supports tied to world prices or parity.
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Aiken
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Mental Illness Bill Passes Senate
Washington AP reports the Senate approved President Kennedy's bill authorizing 848 million dollars in federal funds over ten years to address mental illness and mental retardation.
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Sioux City Man Struck by Train at Second Avenue Crossing
Frank Kuzela, 35, was listed in fair condition at St. Luke's hospital after being struck by a switch engine at the Second Avenue crossing near Ninth Street SW Friday night about 11 20. He suffered a fractured left arm head injuries and multiple cuts. Engineer Frank Joens said Kuzela crossed in front of the engine then returned into its path as the train moved about 10 miles per hour with headlight and bell on.
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The
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Van Fossen named chair of United Community Service executives
Marian Van Fossen executive director of the Public Health Nursing Assn. was elected the first chairman of the United Community Service conference of executives. Edwin B. Zeller of the YMCA is vice chairman and Fred Cerny serves as secretary.
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National Group Alters Plans for Meeting Tonight
Protestants and Other Americans United for Separation of Church and State will hold its meeting at 7 30 tonight in the El Kabir Shrine Embassy club ballroom after the YMCA refused the use of its facility. About 25 persons are expected. Gaston Cogdell of Cincinnati said the YMCA reneged on an agreement, noting such refusals have not occurred before. YMCA president L J Burkhalter said some materials appeared anti Catholic and Cedar Rapids has long enjoyed harmony among religions. Cogdell responded to Burkhalter's remarks.
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el Kabir Shrine Embassy Club
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Cedar Rapids
Group plans church meeting amid church-state separation concerns
Cogdell stated the organization is anti Catholic and sought permission to use the First Presbyterian church as a meeting place. Shrine facilities were rented anticipating rejection. PCAU lists 224 Cedar Rapids members and aims to discuss local state and national issues on church separation.
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Cogdell
First Presbyterian Church
PCAU
Cedar Rapids
Man Given 30 Days in Jail on Gun Charge
Wade Arthur Turpin twenty two of 1727 Grande avenue SE pled guilty to pointing a gun for another and was sentenced to 30 days in the county jail by Judge Loren M Hullinger Jr Linn county sheriff deputies say Turpin held Mr and Mrs Leonard R Willis of Wilder drive SE at bay on two occasions with a BB gun while impersonating a peace officer The second incident occurred about 830 p m Sunday when he blocked Wilder road and stopped the couple who later described the car and Turpin was arrested by Marion police
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Grande Avenue SE
Loren M. Hullinger, Jr
Linn County
Turpin
Leonard R. Willis
Wilder Drive
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Willis
Theouple
Marion
Me morial Day shifts garbage collection in city
Health Officer Carl Smith announced holiday changes to the pickup schedule. There will be no municipal collection on Thursday for Memorial Day. Thursday’s route moves to Friday and Friday’s to Saturday. Regular services resume after the holiday.
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Carl Smith
Regan daughter earns nursing bachelor at St Ambrose
Marilyn Regan daughter of Mrs Albert J Regan 1526 Tenth Avenue SW graduated Sunday from St Ambrose College Davenport with a bachelor of science degree in nursing.
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Albert J. Regan
Tenth Avenue
St. Ambrose College
Davenport
City Briefs and Updates From Local Groups
Various short notes on community events and notices. Story Hour at the Psi chapter and university library Wednesday at 10:30 with Mrs. Keith Stapleton in charge. Marty’s Car Wash sold as of June 1. Bible class Q and A session Friday at 9:30 a.m. Bowling open lanes. Jim's barber shop closed Wednesday and Thursday. Chamber of Commerce Personnel Managers meeting moved to noon June 5 at the Roosevelt hotel. Diaper service for vacationing guests. Car prowling reported at St. Luke's hospital. camera and sunglasses taken. ZCBJ office closed Thursday and Friday. Cub Pack 139 awards announced. Free ride and shop promotions from downtown merchants. Break-in at Joe's Beauty Salon. coins stolen from vending machine. prior break-in May 6 or 7. Lietzow elected. address on Bowling Street SW. Home finding ad for 4323 Fairlane Drive NE. Oak Hill cemetery gates closed for Memorial Day ceremony. Classified ads service info via EM 2-1121. Pack Four awards at Harrison School.
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Beta Psi
Psi Pharmaceutical Frater
City
University of the Library
Wisconsin
Keith Stapleton
Ecuador Frees Two Tuna Boats
Ecuador announced the release of two American tuna boats seized Saturday for allegedly illegal operations in territorial waters.
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Ecuador
Quito
Youth Burned in Car Explosion Improves at Mercy
Michael Brawner, 18, seriously burned last Friday when a carburetor exploded while he worked on his car, was reported in good condition Tuesday at Mercy hospital. He was working in front of his home at 220 Sixth Avenue SW and was driven to hospital in a private car by Vernon Mumm. Visitors were allowed per hospital authorities.
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Mercy Hospital
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Sixth
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