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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1964

Page

2

Union Official Receives 3 Year Suspended Term

A Cedar Rapids union official, Lester W. Melsha, pled guilty to converting union funds to his own use and received a three year suspended sentence plus three years probation. He must resign as union officer and restitution of 5410.80 was made. The morning session also covered other defendants and pending cases in federal court.

Lester W. Melsha Cedars Rapids McManus Melsha Rubber Workers Local 426 Cryovac Cedar Rapids Bobie D. Brockmeyer Manchester Pat McNeil Center Point Iowa Grand Rapids Midh Robert D. Cole, Jr Merced Calif California Timothy M. Willis

Great Potential In World Market For Iowa Culver

John C. Culver a Democratic candidate for Congress in Iowa's Second District urged Cedar Rapids Rotary to support freer world trade. He noted Iowa exports exceeded 600 million dollars last year with agricultural goods comprising about 350 million and Cedar Rapids as a leading per capita export city. Culver pressed against protectionism and called for regional industrial development conferences to spur long term economic growth.

John C. Culver Congress Cedar Rapids Iowa Culver

Youth Gets 60 Days for Attack on Policeman

David H. Forde 17 of Mt. Vernon received a 60 day jail term for his role in attacking Patrolman Lynn Faaborg in Cedar Rapids. He served 30 days for drunkenness and 30 days for resisting an officer. Gerald Hopker 17 of 931 Fourth Street SW pled innocent to three counts and faces trial November 4. He posted bonds totaling $720 and was released. The incident occurred Friday near Hopker’s home after a traffic stop for reckless driving.

David H. Forde Mt. Vernon Cedar Rapids Loren Hullinger, Jr Forde Gerald Dale Hopker Fourth Street Lynn Faaborg Hepker

Forgery Suspect Surrenders to Milwaukee Police

James R. Parrett age 21 formerly of 716 Sixth Avenue SE surrendered to Milwaukee police Sunday after returning from Milwaukee where he gave himself up last week. He was charged Monday with forgery for allegedly forging the name George Awes to two checks he wrote and passed at a local bank in September.

Milwaukee Cedar Rapids Jerry Navratil Parrett Parrrett Linn County James R. Parrett Sixth Avenue SE George Awes

BEN CASEY Offered Two Choices Monday Night

The station KCRG TV 9 schedules the program BEN CASEY for Monday night at 9 00 CST with two viewing options presented to viewers.

Ben Casey Kcrg-Tv

Easy Phone Call Lets Buyers Earn Hundreds

A brief note explains that buyers can secure several hundred dollars simply by making a phone call. The item highlights ease and quick payoff through a direct contact.

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