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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1961

Page

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East German Reds Mark 12th Year Rally in East Berlin

In East Berlin the East German Communist government celebrated its 12th anniversary with a mass rally on Marx-Engels square attended by about 250 000 people according to ADN. Western observers noted a lack of enthusiasm among the crowd and officials including Ulbricht and Mikoyan spoke of peace and nonwar while avoiding firm dates for a treaty.

Berlin ADN East Berlin Marx-Engels Ulbricht Mikoyan Marx-Engels Square Khrushchev

Fremont Tragedy: Teen Girl and Boy Friend Die by Gunfire

In Fremont Iowa a 17 year old girl Carol Winner and 20 year old Gary Moore were found dead in Moore home after Moore shot himself and killed Winner. Dr Sidney Smith the county medical examiner dated deaths around 9 30 p m. The couple had dated about a year and left notes whose contents were not disclosed.

Fremont, In Mahaska County Carol Winner Ralph and Ruth Winner Gary Moore Donald Helen Moore Moore Chicago Dr. Smith Phoenix

Kennedy Gromyko Berlin talks fail to yield agreement

President Kennedy and Soviet Foreign Minister Gromyko held a two hour meeting on Berlin but officials say the United States and the Soviet Union remain far apart on a peaceful settlement. The dialogue focused on Berlin while Kennedy warned of dangers in Southeast Asia and rejected Soviet demands to turn West Berlin into a free city. Gromyko called the exchange useful as officials noted no formal statement was issued.

Washington Kennedy Gromyko U.S Russia Berlin Rusk Soviet Union West Berlin Kennedy- Gromyko Southeast Asia Laos South Vietnam

NE Iowa Fall Color Show Near Peak This Weekend

Special to The Gazette reports the fall color show nearing peak in northeast Iowa. Observers note green still on some trees around McGregor but splashes of red and gold appear on maples and sumac with oaks expected to color next week.

The Gazette McGregor Mississippi Guttenberg Clayton Pike’s Peak State Park Marquette Effigy Mounds National Monument Waukon Junction Harpers Ferry Color Area

Obituary: Robert L. Smith Dies at 68 in Charleston Gazette Leader

Robert L. Smith, 68, longtime publisher and president of the Charleston Gazette, died Friday night of a heart attack. He began as an errand boy and built a 58 year career with the paper in Charleston, West Virginia.

NEW York Robert L. Smith Errand Boy Charleston W. Va Gazette

Yanks Take Game Three to Lead World Series

The Yankees defeated the Cincinnati Reds 3 to 2 in Game Three to seize a 2 1 lead in the World Series. Arroyo earned the win, Purkey the loss, with key hits by Robinson and Edwards sparking New York's narrow victory in Cincinnati.

Yanks Cincinnati Yankees Cincinnati Reds

Yankees fall short as Reds edge game to Chacon beat out a

In a low scoring affair the Yankees fail to score through the first half as Mantle Berra and others go quiet. The Reds threaten with Coleman single and Freese walk before Edwards grounds out and Purkey fans. No runs, one hit.

Richardson Kubek Maris Chacon Kaska Pinson Robinson Berra Howard Skowron Kasko Purkey Boyer Mantle Coleman Post Freese Edwards Stafford Reds—Pinson REDS Lynch Blasingame Bud Daley

John J McCloy Thanks From Kennedy For Work On Disarmament

John J McCloy turned in his final report as presidential disarmament adviser and quit Friday. President Kennedy sent a hearty thank you letter praising his notable contribution to the country and world in disarmament. The White House said McCloy’s advice will remain available, and a new arms control and disarmament agency has been created with William Foster named to head it.

Washington John J. McCloy Kennedy White House McCloy William Foster

Yanks and Reds Battle Amid Uneven Inning Showdown

In a tense game the Yankees and Reds exchange short rallies as scoring lags. Mantle and Berra provide the lone counting hit for New York while Edwards and Purkey contribute for Cincinnati as late innings loom.

Doubt Weekend Ford Settlement Raised by Ford VP

Malcolm Denise Ford vice president labor relations said Saturday a weekend settlement of the UAW strike against Ford is doubtful as he returns to national bargaining with UAW President Walter Reuther. He indicated an early settlement is possible but unlikely while terms are reviewed and non-economic issues remain.

Detroit Malcolm Denise Ford United Auto Workers Union Denise UAW Walter Reuther Reuther

U.S. Tactical Air Force in Europe Ready

Ramstein Air Base reports the U S tactical air force in Europe can shift quickly from conventional to atomic weapons. Maj. Gen. H R Spicer says 95 percent of crews are qualified for nuclear use and storage is near ready areas along the frontier.

Ramstein Germany U.S. Tactical Air Force Europe 17Th Air Force Kennedy Berlin U.S H. R. Spicer Spicer 17Th

Wreckage of British DC-3 Found in Pyrenees

The British DC-3 Dakota carrying 34 people vanished en route from London to Perpignan. Wreckage was located near Canigou peak at 6000 feet with no signs of life reported. Derby Aviation said 31 passengers and 3 crew aboard. search teams and mountain climbers were deployed as weather hindered operations.

Toulouse France Pyrenees Mountains Prades Canigou Peak Mt. Canigou Gatwick London Perpignan Mediterranean Derby Aviation United Airways Spain Bordeaux Ariege Pyrenees Carcassone

Winter forecast from Baers 1962 agricultural almanac

Lancaster AP reports John Baer’s 1962 almanac predicts a bitter season with extreme snow and cold. The piece mixes grim weather prophecy with rustic humor and practical tips for winter living and farming.

Lancaster John Baer East Midwest The Almanac Baer

Plan Action Against Parents in Salk Case

Woodbridge board of education plans court action against two families for refusing polio vaccine injections for their children. The 4-year-old Woodbridge rule requires injections for all entering students. Keith Doubin aged 8 and Nancy Bantleon aged 7 have not been enrolled.

Woodbridge, N.J Woodbridge Board of Education Woodbridge Keith Doubin Nancy Bantleon

Inventions and the Road to Hades in Wartime Wit

An archival line lampoons modern tech fear as sput nik jokes surface amid Cold War anxieties. The quip contrasts new weapons with old myths, reflecting public skepticism toward rapid invention and looming catastrophe.

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