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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1963

Page

4

Business leaders urged to drop bias in hiring

Sterling F. Green reports F. R. Kappel of AT&T urged more than 100 corporate chiefs at the Business Council meeting in Hot Springs to intensify efforts to eliminate job discrimination. He cited talks with Justice Department officials and predicted further progress, though the Council does not lobby for legislation.

Hot Springs Business Council F. R. Kappel American Telephone and Telegraph Co Kappel Blue Ribbon Organization Justice Department

U S Weighs Expanding Indian Mountain Divisions Aid

United States officials in New Delhi dispute reports that Washington will equip two more Indian army mountain divisions. The debate centers on congressional funding and Pakistan’s objections, with Britain previously agreeing to six divisions as part of emergency aid after the 1962 Sino Indian conflict.

New Delhi India U.S Pakistan Indian Defense Ministry Britain Kashmir

Two New York Locals Vote Against Hoffa Power

Two major Teamster locals in New York City voted against granting International President James R. Hoffa authority to negotiate national trucking contracts. The vote suggests local opposition but is not seen as blocking Hoffa’s wider national plan, which enjoys broad national support.

New York International James R. Hoffa New York Times New York City

Gromyko Says Report On Talks Distorted

London AP dispatch quotes Tass as saying Gromyko denied pessimistic remarks on U S Britain and Soviet Union talks. Tass said comments referred only to disarmament negotiations and not all international subjects. British Press Association noted reported phrasing was distorted in transmission from Prestwick.

London Tass Andrei Gromyko U.S Britain Soviet Union Prestwick Scotland British Press Assn Gromyko

Cross of Fire Stirs Connecticut Bi racial Lake Row

In Andover Connecticut a burning cross on a highway sign highlights a dispute over bi racial access to Andover Lake. James Tsuffis whose wife is Black helped extinguish the blaze and backs Rev William Philpots bid for membership in the Andover Lake Property Owners Assn local civil rights officials decry the act as deplorable and urge restraint.

Andover Lake Connecticut James Tsuffis Tsuffis Volunteer Fire Department William Philpot New Haven The And Over Lake Property Owners Assn State Civil Rights Commission Association Thomas Henry

Pocket Watch Keeps Girl Alive Through Pacemaker

Bobbie Lyn Null, a Westland minor, relies on a implanted pacemaker that uses a five ounce battery to stimulate her heart from 40 to 92 beats per minute. The $550 device, among a few in the United States, powers through two wires and could last four to five years before potential battery replacement. Medical experts note the heart may adapt to 92 bpm, possibly obviating further surgery, though certainty is uncertain.

Gazette Art Hough Miracle OF Science Bobbie Lyn Null Cedar Rapids Bobbie James R. Nulls Westland Road Madison School James Nulls Westland Read NW United States

Modern art joke about painting and sculpture

A humorous observation on modern art classifies hanging objects as paintings while walkable works become sculptures. The remark playfully contrasts definitions to spark a smile.

Moroccan Forces Dig In Near Figuig In Sahara Clash

Moroccan government sources said Saturday night rapidly massing Algerian and Moroccan forces were digging in at Ici near Figuig 400 miles north of earlier Sahara fighting. Figuig reportedly put on wartime footing.

Marrakech Ici Figuig Sahara

Troop Lift Begins with U S Armored Air Bridge to Europe

In Frankfurt the U S armed forces dispatched 450 troops from Texas aboard seven C 35 jets to Western Europe as the start of a 20 million operation. The plan calls for 14 500 soldiers of the 2nd Armored Division to reach Rhine Main Sembach and Ramstein, with a 1500 man air task force dropped into Etain Phalsbourg and Chaumont to train and deploy against the Third Armored in field exercises. Brig Gen Keith Ware, Medal of Honor recipient, led the lead plane in a smooth cross Atlantic flight. Weather was favorable and officials awaited further success.

Frankfurt Germany U.S Europe Texas Atlantic C-35s Came To Germany, the Seventh Went To the Toul France 2Nd Armored Division Rhine-Main Sembach Ramstein Etain Phalsbourg Chaumont Atlantic Alliance Second Armored Third Armored 2Nd Armored Keith Ware Bergstrom Air Base Ware

Reason Is Personal: Korth Denies Resignation Was Admin Pressure

Navy Secretary Fred Korth, hospitalized for a minor operation, denies reports that he was asked to resign. He submitted his resignation to President Kennedy on Oct. 11 for urgent personal reasons, with Kennedy’s acceptance noting his reorganization of the Navy. Congressional sources linked the move to orbiting investigations into the TFX contract with General Dynamics.

Washington (Ap Navy Fred Korth Korth Kennedy White House Fort Worth Bank Navy Department Senate General Dynamics Corp Fort Worth

Pope Paul Declares Right to Earn a Living for All

In Vatican City Pope Paul VI told Italian business and labor leaders that selfish aims for profit strain labor relations. He urged fair compensation, work for a living, and a future security, stressing a humane social vision beyond economics. He spoke during a ceremony honoring Knights of Labor.

Vatican City Paul VI Rome Knights of Labor Paul

Ocean hopping commuter Flys between Cedar Rapids and Berlin

A Cedar Rapids resident works in Berlin and makes a round trip to Germany about every two months. He says Cedar Rapids is the best place to live and notes his airline pilot job helps his unusual commute. The full story appears on page 18A.

Cedar Rapids Germany Berlin Today Gazette

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At&t By Sterling F. Green Justice Dept Treasury Dilson Taylor Maxwell Taylor U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff Sunday's Index City Hall Iowa News You Iowa Marion Aeane Food New Books Ieeee Hoffa ADN Moscow Assn Burning Cross Conn Andover, Conn Cross Bill Nelson Obbie Lyn Null U. S By Tom Reedy Flight Air Force Army Ben Levre U.S. Army Heidelberg By Elton C. Fay Defense Departments Eorth Defense McNamara TFX Pope Paul C.R
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