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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1963

Page

6

Weekend Weather And Local Birth Announcements

ForeCast shows varied highs from the 60s to 80s with rain chances Sunday night and cooler Monday. Normal October totals noted as 2.26 through Oct and 29.39 year-to-date. October 18 and 19 birth announcements list multiple families receiving daughters and sons at various addresses in the area.

Bismarck Mineapolis Chicago N. Orleans Denver New York D. Moines Omaha L. Angeles Phoenix Miami Seattle

Acheson Meets West German Chancellor Erhard in Bonn

Former U S secretary of state Dean Acheson spent half an hour in Bonn with West Germany’s new chancellor Ludwig Erhard. Acheson, not in official post, is frequently sought by President Kennedy for foreign affairs guidance.

Bonn Germany Dean Acheson U.S Ludwig Erhard West Germany Acheson Kennedy

Bug in Eye Blamed for Train Wreck in Illinois

In Willow Springs Illinois a freight train collided with the Santa Fe Chief injuring at least 42. An object blew into engineer George Breeze's eye, which he said was likely a bug. He removed it after removing his glasses, missing a caution sign.

Willow Springs Ill UPI Santa Fe George Breeze Fort Madison

India Holds at Least Until Taylor Returns

Nehru urged Indians to stand against the Chinese menace to convert weaknesses into strength. He reaffirmed a peaceful settlement but warned any surrender would be disgraceful and stated India will boost army navy and air force to preserve freedom.

India Taylor Nehru China

Cedar Rapids Gazette Established In 1883

The Cedar Rapids Gazette established in 1883 by The Gazette Co. and published daily at 500 Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids Iowa. It lists subscription rates by carrier and mail for night and afternoon editions and notes no mail subscriptions in towns with Gazette carriers.

Cedar Rapids the Gazette Co Third Ave. SE Iowa Owa U.S

Funeral and Service Notices Across Several Iowa Towns

Obituaries list several residents with ages and service details. Tipton Mrs. Fred Adams 64 services Monday 1 30 at Four Square Gospel church. Waukon Mrs. Dale Reetz 55 services Sunday 2 at Center Baptist church. Decorah Mrs. Lester Sunday 46 services Tuesday 2 at Decorah Lutheran church. Millersburg Mary Mitt Taylor 83 services Sunday 2 at Methodist church. Iowa City Margaret Schnore 91 services Monday 9 at St Patrick's church. Margaret Donohue Rosary Sunday 7 30. Strawberry Point Fannie Glass 68 formerly of Edgewood services Monday 1 30 at Gill chapel. Marion Charles Clark 1354 Thirteenth avenue services pending at Baxter's.

Methodist Church McAninch’s Iowa City Margaret Schnore St. Patrick’s Church Donohue’s Strawberry Point Fannie Glass Edgewood Gill Chapel Marion Charles Clark Thirteenth Avenue Baxter’s

Deaths of Vaclav Benesh 89 lifelong Cedar Rapids resident

Vaclav Wes Benesh 89 of 1502 C street SW died Saturday at the V A hospital Iowa City after a short illness. Born May 27 1874 in Cedar Rapids he was a Northwestern University graduate and Spanish War veteran. He operated the Benesh drug store for many years and had affiliations with AF and AM Crescent lodge and El Kahir Shrine. Services Monday at Brush chapel with Masonic rites. burial at Czech National. No survivors. Friends may call after 3 p m Sunday.

Vaclav Wes) Benesh C Street V. A. Hospital Iowa City Cedar Rapids Northwestern University Iowa el Kahir Shrine Covert Lodge Af&am Benesh Drug Store Brush Chapel Richard Wagner Crescent Lodge Masonic Hall

Korth Responds to Resignation and Bank Probe Details

In a prepared statement Korth explains resignation for personal reasons and outlines the McClellan subcommittee inquiry into his former Continental National Bank leadership. He notes no conflict of interest from the bank line of credit and defends Navy service against insinuations of self‑interest.

Navy Korth Senate Committee Continental National Bank of Fort Worth Department of Justice Continental National Bank TFX Chase Manhattan Bank of New York Sen. McClellan Lauris Norstad Owens-Corning Fiberglass International Waxahachie Texas Bank and Trust Co Owens-Corning Washington

Funeral service for Thomas James-Rohn Monday at 11 30

The funeral home announces services for Thomas James-Rohn on Monday at 11 30 led by Rev. Warren L. Feller. Burial will be at Linwood Cemetery.

Goldwater Opposes Foreign Aid Principle

SAN BERNARDINO Calif AP Senator Barry Goldwater said Saturday night he opposes the principle of foreign aid because it has not achieved its intended purpose.

San Bernardino Calif Barry Goldwater

Warrant Issued In Cosa Nostra Case

Philadelphia FBI seeks Angelo Bruno head of the Philadelphia Cosa Nostra as an arrest warrant for interstate extortion is issued. U S Attorney Drew O Keefe says the action follows Valachi's informant details. Five other men, including two from Bayonne New Jersey, are in custody along with material witnesses.

Philadelphia Angelo Bruno Joseph Valachi Cosa Nostra Drew O'Keefe U.S Pennsylvania Valachi Our Thing FBI Bruno Bayonne N.J Philip Testa

Cholera outbreak in South Korea claims 75 lives

South Korea reports the cholera outbreak, which has killed 75 people since September, is now confined to coastal areas. Officials say cases remain under control in other regions. Local health authorities monitor water sources and sanitary conditions to prevent further spread.

Seoul South Korea

Father Ciszek Returns to Celebrate First Mass in Free Years

In Shenandoah Pennsylvania Father Walter Ciszek led a Mass of Thanksgiving marking his first public address in 23 years after release from a Soviet prison. He and Marvin Makinen were exchanged for two Soviet spies in October. He spoke of prayers answered and kept details of his arrest private.

Shenandoah Edward McCawley Walter Ciszek Father Ciszek St. Casimir’s Christ Ciszek Marvin Makinen University of Pennsylvania Ashburnham Mass New York Makinen Russia

Dillon Eyes Tax Cut To Unlock Growth And Investment

Dillon predicts an $11 billion tax cut will ease the burden of high tax rates on business investment. He argues profit returns could rise nearly 35 percent with the tax proposals and 1962 measures to spur plant and equipment. He cautions Congress may delay but says lower rates could take effect January 1 if enacted.

Dillon Congress Senate Finance Committee

Classified Ad Prices Prompt Immediate Action

Promotional line urges readers to act now to take advantage of low prices in today’s classified section, highlighting affordability and urging quick engagement with current offers.

O.K

Lord Home Picketed by Oxford Students in London

Anti Lord Home picketers appeared in London's government district after he became Britain's new prime minister. Three youths, who said they were Oxford students, carried a placard reading Home go home and argued that democratic processes of election had been bypassed.

London Home Britain Oxford

Call for German peace treaty amid Berlin status debate

Gromyko states efforts to ease tensions with proposed steps akin to the Moscow limited test ban treaty. He emphasizes the need to abolish West Berlin's status and establish a free German state, noting some Western leaders underestimate this issue.

Moscow West Berlin

Barnes pleads guilty to drunken driving charge

Charles D. Barnes of Des Moines pled guilty to a drunken driving charge. He received a $300 fine plus court costs.

Toledo Charles D. Barnes Des Moines

Tito Leaves Illness Behind With Light Remarks

Yugoslav President Tito, 71, appeared outside at Richmond House in Williamsburg after a flu lay up. He joked I am not dying, then said it would be a pity to die in such weather. He hoped to stroll the streets after cooler weather and watched the West Virginia Pitt game. His wife Madame Broz toured plantations and was seen at a supermarket before the motorcade.

Williamsburg Tito Yugoslavia Madame Broz James River Plantations U. S Washington Kennedy Angier Biddle Duke U. S. State Department

Kennedy jibes at critics amid election year push

President Kennedy in Boston challenges congressional critics to prove their concern by voting for his programs. He cites unemployment relief with an $11 billion tax cut, restoring Alliance for Progress funds, and passing a strong civil rights bill as tests of responsibility.

Korth Navy Boston Kennedy Congress Barry Goldwater R-Ariz

Wallet Stolen From Cedar Rapids Department Store

Cedar Rapids man Ted J. Lindeken reported his wallet containing 114 dollars vanished Saturday afternoon while shopping in a downtown department store. He left the wallet near a cash register with clothing items and the clerk began ringing up purchases before the loss was noticed.

Cedar Rapids Ted J. Lindeken Edgewood Road

Girl Bicyclist Released After Scalp Laceration

Shirley Hoffman eight year old daughter of Mr and Mrs William D Hoffman of 1709 Twentieth Street NW was discharged from Mercy hospital Saturday after treatment for a scalp laceration suffered in a bicycle fall.

Shirley Hoffman William D. Hoffman Twentieth Street Mercy Hospital

Three Sons and Accidents Claim Three Lives

Detroit AP reports Luzilda Neely of Novi endured three car crashes leaving three sons dead. Carl Jr. 17 Ronald Church 18 were killed when a car struck them while changing a flat near Detroit on U S 24. Ronnie 21 and Donald 18 had died in prior crashes. Luzilda was injured and her husband Carl B Jr died in 1962.

Detroit Luzilda Neely Novi Donald

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Daily Record C.R. Weather Municipal Louis Bishop Eighth Street William Werden M Street Michael Kane Third Avenue Clarence Haugen C Avenue NE Herbert Richards Ellis Boulevard Gary Jacobi Wiley Boulevard Larry Jacobsen C Avenue NW Robert Boison Keystone Thomas Reilly Hiawatha Frederick Gersh Fourteenth Avenue SW St. Luke's John Hawkins Lisbon Oliver Nephew Henry Court William Menzel West Post Road Paul Schwiebert Kencrest Drive John Jordan Thirty-fifth Street Ronald Anderson Avenue NE Warren Gerts Seventh Street Richard Alatalo Thirtieth Street Drive Associated Press Vaclav Benesh McClellan Senate Permanent Investigations John McClellan D-Ark Department of Defense Justice Department U.S. District Court Goldwater Kinsey Memorial 3Rd Ave Seem Ast 5Th Ave John E. Lopes Beatty Roo A Ld Beable ALL Faiths Hesser Chaptei Jay W. Hesser Lord Home Gromyko By Bill Johnson JFK Sclon Child Hart N.Y. Mercury First Church of Christ, Scientist Novak Turner B. Turner
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