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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1960

Page

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Weather and notices flood LaCrosse area with temps and trespass fines

Sunday temperatures show high in the 60s and a low near 40 as forecasts call for fair windy weather. Five day outlook expects 7 to 10 degrees above normal, with cooler conditions midweek and more rain possible later in the period. Through Nov 20 reports list daily highs, lows, rainfall totals and a roster of local traffic violations and court actions including fines for pedestrians, speed, and signal violations across Cedar Rapids, Marion, Hiawatha, Robins, and neighboring towns.

Miami Seattle

Pact Creates Fast Nationwide Conelrad Alert System

In New York the Conelrad alert system was updated to a missile era pact with Air Force FCC AP and UPI signatories. It enables nationwide alert within 10 minutes with a single Colorado Springs official triggering the alert and wire services broadcasting to thousands of radio stations in minutes.

New York Air Force Federal Communications Commission Associated Press United Press International Air Defense Command Colorado Springs

Mild Thanksgiving forecast for Iowa with light warming break

The weather bureau said mild conditions prevail in Iowa through Thanksgiving with mostly cloudy skies. A weak cold front crossing from the northwest will raise temperatures drop slightly Tuesday and Wednesday with no precipitation expected and rain likely late Thanksgiving Day.

United Press International Iowa Weather Bureau

Eastern Iowa's top shop ping guide Gazette Want Ads

The Gazette outlines Eastern Iowa shopping options in a condensed want ad style. Local merchants highlight selected items and services with brief descriptions and prices.

Iowa Gazette

London Upholds Ford Purchase by British Ford

The British government approved Ford Motor Co. to buy all remaining shares of British Ford. Chancellor Selwyn Lloyd announced in the House of Commons that full American ownership would spur stronger Ford development at home and boost export efforts.

London Ford Motor Co Ford Selwyn Lloyd House of Commons Lloyd

Ambulance Driver’s Premonition Fulfilled

Ambulance driver Wallace Howard faced a chilling coincidence when his six year old son Donald darted into a crosswalk and was struck by a car. The boy survived a basal skull fracture and doctors say he has a good chance of recovery.

Long Beach Wallace Howard Howard Donald Wallace

Community Is Rated Best Education Aid

BUFFALO N Y AP The president of the U S Chamber of Commerce said American education has made its greatest gains under community leadership and faster progress will come through partnership between business and education He cited tripled expenditures built over 500000 classrooms eliminated inefficient districts and higher teacher salaries in the last decade.

Buffalo N. Y U.s.chamber of Commerce Arthur Motley

Woman Dies in Clarence Crash

Mary Zirianni 49 of Sterling Illinois died when a semi trailer rolled onto her son Eugene Zirianni’s car on Highway 30 west of Clarence. Eugene and Mary Jr. were severely injured. Don Zirianni unharmed. The tractor trailer owned by Zeismer Lines hit the rear of the car driven by Eugene as it followed Keel Kreinbring’s vehicle. Three wreckers cleared the scene.

the Gazette Clarence Mary Zirianni Sterling, Ill Highway 30 Kreinbring Zirianni Zeismer Lines Garner Sam Weinstein, Jr

Obituaries: Dr. Charles Day Dies in Florida

Dr. Charles Day a retired Cedar Rapids obstetrician died in Fort Lauderdale Florida at 61 He was former Linn County Medical Society president and left practice in 1950 after ill health Born February 3 1899 in McKeesport Pa he studied at Washington and Jefferson and Northwestern medical He moved to Florida in 1950 and is survived by his wife and two sons Services set for Wednesday in Fort Lauderdale

Charles Day Cedar Rapids Fort Lauderdale Fla Linn County Medical Society Day Florida McKeesport Washington and Jefferson College Northwestern University Medical School Chicago St. Luke’s Hospital Medical Society Irene Gray David Stephen

Vote Records in Alabama Opened

In Tuskegee Macon county voter registration records were opened to the U S attorney general after a court order. About 300 black residents gathered in the courtroom seeking registration, but federal agents prevented registration with a sign outside stating the office was invaded by agents of the injustice department.

Tuskegee Ala Macon County U. S

Venezuela to receive 350000 atomic grant for reactor project

The Atomic Energy Commission announced a 350000 grant to Venezuela to support the completed atomic research and training reactor project. The grant is part of President Eisenhower's atoms for peace program.

Washington Atomic Energy Commission Venezuela Eisenhower

Action Sought On Wenig Road Paving Petitions

Donald M. Ross urged city council to advance sewer and paving petitions for Wenig road NE area. Officials noted Ross land exceeds 10 acres and lies in a steep dropoff raising agricultural exemption concerns and potential assessment issues. City Attorney to review state code on a financing agreement. further discussion planned.

Wenig Wenig Road Donald M. Ross Public Improvements Woody Stolba Ross Stolba Avenue NE Shaver Road Shaver Park David McGuire Jim Meaghan

Soviet Erosion Warning Issued On Virgin Lands

London AP reports Prof Konstantin Pavlovich Darshenev warned on Moscow radio that the virgin lands opened by the plow are at risk of soil erosion and fertility loss. He cited the eastern steppes in Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan, a Khrushchev project.

London Konstantin Pavlovich Darshenev Moscow Radio Uzbekistan Kazakhstan Khrushchev

Betty Hutton Calls Off Planned Marriage to Pete Candoli

Hollywood AP report states actress Betty Hutton has canceled her engagement to musician Pete Candoli, ending plans for their marriage.

Hollywood (Ap Betty Hutton Pete Candoli

Deaths Marguerite Regina Harris Cedar Rapids

Marguerite Regina Harris 407 Aave NW Cedar Rapids died Sunday. Born Parnell July 15 1921 she came to Cedar Rapids in 1940. Survived by husband Arlo Harris married February 18 1939 at Parnell two daughters Cheryl Beverly a brother John Griffin Oakdale and four sisters Gayle Wetherell Loretta Hall Cedar Rapids Milo West Parnell and Maurice O Rourke North English. Services at St Patrick church Wednesday 10 Rev J Robert McDonald burial Mt Calvary. Friends may call after 7 p.m. Monday Teahen Chapel with rosaries Tuesday 3 10 Sacred Heart Court No 727 Junior girls St Patrick high students and at 8 p m Father McDonald parish.

Marguerite Regina Harris Aave Arlo Harris Parnell Cedar Rapids Cheryl Beverly John Griffin Oakdale Gayle Wetherell Loretta Hall Milo West Maurice O’rourke North English St. Patrick’s Church J. Robert McDonald Mt. Calvary Teahen Cchapel Sacred Heart Court No St. Patrick’s High School Father McDonald

Memorial service set for Henrietta Mooty at Reinbeck church

The United Presbyterian church in Reinbeck hosts a burial service at Reinbeck cemetery following a Tuesday afternoon memorial led by the Rev. Paul Falansky for Henrietta Mooty.

Mooty Henrietta United Presbyterian Church Reinbeck Paul Falansky Reinbeck Cemetery

Johnson Seeks Wider NATO Role and Global Outlook

Johnson urged expanding joint aims to include new global neighbors and economic progress alongside military goals. He contrasted democracy with the challenge of a more responsible life and praised Eisenhower’s service to NATO, warning the public that the 1960s must advance freedom worldwide.

de Gaulle NATO Johnson Eisenhower Western Europe Free World

Six Hurt When Cars Crash Near Hawkeye

Six people were injured Sunday night in a two car crash on a county road four miles north of Hawkeye. Drivers were Michael Beaton aged 19 of Waterloo and Robert Huwitt aged 34 of Fredericksburg. Beaton and Huwitt’s three children were treated and released. Huwitt and his wife remain in fair condition at West Union hospital. Fayette officials said the cars met at the crest of a hill.

Hawkeye Michael Beaton Waterloo Robert Huwitt Fredericksburg Beaton West Union Hospital Huwitt Fayette

Cedar Rapids Man Pleads Guilty in Hit-and-Run Case

Jess Hall, 42, of Cedar Rapids pled guilty to leaving the scene of an accident and drunk driving in Iowa City. District Judge Clair Hamilton suspended a one year term for the hit and run, fined Hall $300 for the drunken driving charge. He was accused of driving a car that struck and injured a motor cyclist near North Liberty on August 6.

Iowa City Jess Hall Cedar Rapids Clair Hamilton Hall North Liberty

Postal annex to hire mechanics for new regional garage

The annex will serve local and regional offices with a full time staff of automobile mechanics. A civil service exam is set for filing by December 5. Applicants must live in the service area Iowa driver license and pass a federal road test. Permanent salaries range 4605 to 5565 dollars. substitutes start 2.28 to 2.76.

Civil Service Iowa

Plane Turns Up Safe at Decorah

A three state air search for a missing Reno pilot and passengers ended when all arrived safely in Decorah Iowa indicatings a reporting error in the Cessna 210 license number. D E Thompson and passengers were located after leaving Waterloo and driving to Decorah.

Des Moines UPI Reno Nev Decorah Civil Air Patrol D. E. Thompson D. W. Worthington Waterloo Worthington Thompson

Sabathani Baptist Members Hold Outdoor Service After Fire

In Minneapolis, Sabathani Baptist Church members held Sunday services on the steps of their church, which was destroyed by a fire the prior day. The congregation gathered outside as investigators began assessing the damage.

Minneapolis Sabathani Baptist Church

Indonesians land attempt repelled in New Guinea

About 20 Indonesians tried to land in New Guinea last week but counter action captured some. The interior ministry said the group carried rifles automatic weapons and hand grenades. Prisoners warned that more infiltrators could follow as Indonesia vows peaceful means for its western New Guinea claims.

the Hague New Guinea Interior Ministry Indonesia

Eaton Plans Trip to Russia for Pugwash Conference

Industrialist Cyrus Eaton and his wife will travel to Moscow for a five day Pugwash conference of scientists. Eaton said she will leave Sunday. He sponsored the original meetings of the conference at his Pugwash Nova Scotia estate.

Cleveland Cyrus Eaton Hhis Moscow Eaton Pugwash Nova Scotia

Miami Airport Fire Causes 350000 Dollar Damage

A blaze tore through a cocktail lounge at Miami International Airport causing about 350000 dollars in damage. Firefighters said the fire originated in a refrigerator. Smoke filled the main waiting area but there were no evacuations or injuries.

Miami Miami International Airport

India Plans Plan On Foreign Aid For 1961 66

New Delhi India will depend entirely on foreign aid to finance the third five year plan for 1961 to 1966 Finance Minister Morarji Desai said India cannot stand on its own feet for ten years at least He cited tentative aid of 157 billion dollars about 30 percent of total needs from partners including the United States Britain Russia Germany Japan Canada and the World Bank

New Delhi India Morarji Resai U.S Britain Russia Germany Japan Canada World Bank

Waucoma Farmer Hurt In One Car Crash

Henry Versteffen a 57 year old Waucoma farmer is hospitalized in New Hampton after a Sunday night one car crash on a county road north of St Lucas. Fayette county officials said the car went off a dead end road and rolled over.

The Waucoma Henry Versteffen New Hampton Hospital St. Lucas Fayette County

A Lovely Girl’s Passion Delays Peter Gunn

A lighthearted TV note shows Peter Gunn spared from danger as a charming girl’s affection for flowers influences the plot. The segment airs Monday at 9 30 on channel nine.

Peter Gunn TV 9

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