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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1961

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Gromyko rules out East Berlin change in Berlin talks

Soviet Foreign Minister Gromyko said East Berlin is part of the German Democratic Republic and rejected Western suggestions to place Berlin under U N control or unify the city. He arrived from New York for talks with Kennedy and Home, flying to Moscow the next day.

London Gromyko East Berlin West Berlin German Democratic Republic New York Macmillan Lord Home Berlin U.N Soviet Union Germany Washington East Germany Kennedy

U S Experts Doubt Soviet Nuclear Sub Claims

Washington AP report says U S navy authorities doubt Izvestia claims that Soviet nuclear submarines are the world's fastest. Navy analysis notes U S fleet includes 14 nuclear attack subs with more under construction and Polaris boom capability. Russian speed assertions cited as unproven and contested by U S naval officials.

Washington Soviet Union U.S Polaris Navy Izvestia Europe America George Anderson

Prison Asphalt Tank Explosion Kills Two at Camp Enterprise

An asphalt tank exploded at Camp Enterprise near Enterprise Alabama, killing two prisoners and injuring six. The blast started a fire that damaged another tank two trucks and surrounding vegetation while firefighters prevented spread to camp buildings.

Teamsters Readmission Bid Rejected by AFL-CIO Council

In New York the Teamsters union failed to win readmission to the AFL-CIO as the international union's executive council rejected a resolution at a Tuesday meeting. The vote halted any immediate reentry plans for Jimmy Hoffa's labor group.

New York UPI Jimmy Hoffa Teamsters Union Afl-Cio International Union Executive Council

Rainy Iowa Weather Drenches State With Mild Temperatures

Drenching rains moved into Iowa with local heavy thunderstorms forecast through Tuesday night. One to two inches of moisture reported at many points as rain pushed west to east and central Iowa received soaking rains by mid day. The system southerly winds kept mild temperatures. Tuesday lows in the lower 60s with cooler eastern sections Wednesday and highs in the 60s to low 70s.

United Press International Iowa

Soviet Defector Charged With Reuniting at Schipol Affair

Amsterdam AP reports Alexei Golub a 35 year old Soviet chemist who defected to the West said he pursued research on nuclear fallout effects. The defection led to a clash at Schipol airport when Soviet Ambassador Ponomarenko and aides attempted to board Golub’s wife on a Moscow bound flight.

Amsterdam Alexei Golub Panteleimon Ponomarenko Schipol Russia Ponomarenko

Berg, 82, Noted Alabama Industry Leader, Dies

H. A. Berg, 82, longtime leader in Alabama industry, died Monday in Birmingham. He played a major role in regional business development and corporate leadership.

Birmingham Ala H. A. Berg Alabama

State of Siege After Slaying in Lonely Area

Mendota area residents live in fear after the slaying of local grocer Carl Jones 50. Police search for Donald Smith 24 a former mental patient who threatened Jones and others. Smith last seen driving Jones pickup toward Iowa. Jones body found on his farm near Mendota as residents seek protection in the town’s lone business buildings.

Unionville Mendota Carl Jones Donald Smith Jones Smith Iowa

September U S Jobs Hit Yearly High in September

The labor department reports 53.9 million wage and salary workers employed in September the highest monthly figure on record. Total employment fell 1.5 million from August to about 67 million due to school returns. Unemployment dropped to 4.1 million, a seasonal decline.

Washington U. S Labor Department Goldberg Seymour Wolfbein General Motors Wolfbein

Van Allen urges universities to lead in space education

Dr. James A. Van Allen, discoverer of the Van Allen radiation belt, urged American universities to step into the space race by expanding space education facilities, research support, and fellowships. He warned that without stronger university involvement the nation’s program would remain limited and less imaginative.

New York UPI James A. van Allen Earth American Rocket Society University of Iowa National Aeronautics and Space Agency van Allen van Allen Radiation Belt

United States Recognizes Syria. Damascus Embassy Planned

The United States on Tuesday extended recognition to the Syrian Arab Republic and announced it will raise the U S consulate general in Damascus to embassy status. Ridgway Knight will serve as charge d affaires until an ambassador is appointed. Britain and other Western powers were expected to recognize the new regime as Syria ends its union with Egypt and neighbors move to acknowledge the state.

Washington U. S Syria State Department Mamoun al Kuzbari Damascus Ridgway Knight Syrian Arab Republic Ridgway B. Knight Britain Mamoun Kuzbari Nasser United Arab Republic Egypt Jordan Turkey China Soviet Union Red Tunisia Iraq Tass Romania London U.S

Camel Driver plans visit with Vice President Johnson

Bashir Ahmed the camel driver from Pakistan will meet Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson in Washington on Sunday. Final plans to finalize the postponed visit are due by Tuesday. The meeting aims to be a simple people to people exchange highlighting warmth toward Pakistan.

Washington Bashir Ahmed Lyndon B. Johnson Bashir Johnson Pakistan New York LBJ Texas U.S Karachi Kennedy

Couple Waits 60 Years To Marry In Nantucket

Aloysius Blaeser aged 78 from Allentown Pennsylvania and Anna M Seifert 75 from Mt Vernon New York were wed on Monday after a sixty year wait.

Nantucket, Mass Aloysius Blaeser Allentown Anna M. Seifert Mt. Vernon N.Y

France and United States agree on simplified cross border formalities

Paris and Washington announced a joint effort to ease procedures for citizens living and working in the other country. Officials said the agreement will streamline visa and residence requirements and reduce bureaucratic steps for expatriates and bilateral workers.

Paris France U.S

Chuckle Boss Juxtaposes Miss Smithers on Inefficiency

A humorous quip from Today's Chuckle Boss mocks Miss Smithers for being versatile yet inefficient in many ways. The line plays on wordplay and workplace satire with a sharp delivery.

Miss Smithers

Rayburn Sees Restful Night After JFK Visit

House Speaker Sam Rayburn, ill but improving after President Kennedy's visit, spent another comfortable night, resting well and enjoying a small breakfast. Dr. Ralph Tompsett of Baylor University Medical Center says his general condition remains about the same as the past two days. A circulating report suggested Rayburn asked for a newspaper to learn more about his illness.

Dallas Sam _ Rayburn Kennedy Ralph Tompsett Baylor University Medical Center Sam Rayburn Rayburn

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