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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1963

Page

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Weather and court notes from Marion area daily record

A sprawling weather and public notices page reports five day forecast with temperatures and rainfall, traffic citations for several residents including Wayne Ramos Harold Burroughs and Joseph Sinalko, plus sentences for reckless driving and unlawful license use. Births and obituaries portions list names and locations across Marion Mechanicsville and surrounding towns. Divorce petitions and decrees conclude the local notices.

Fifth Avenue Marion Sharon Pole Wayne F. Ramos Jeventh Avenue Harold W Burroughs Chelsey Yay Roald Olea Baway Temishantown Parmal George W. Forby F Avenue NW North Central

Tass Blasts Atom Force For NATO

Washington reacts to Tass critique of a NATO mixed-crew Polaris missile surface fleet plan in the North Atlantic. Moscow calls the project a breach of the nuclear test ban spirit, repeating protests from Ottawa ministerial talks and a Grozny visit by Andrei Gromyko earlier this month.

Washington Moscow Tass North Atlantic Treaty Organization NATO I Force Ottawa Atliantic Alliance U.S Uniion Europe Andrei Gro Myko

Patrol Nabs 3 Stealing Girl Near Randolph

Randol ph Neb state safety patrol units stopped a car west of Randolph on U.S. 20. They captured a man and two women who had abducted a minor girl from a parish school in O neill. The girl was found safe. Four patrol squads set up the roadblock to halt the vehicle.

Randolph Neb UPS Mongay O'Neill U.S. 20

Bus Line Union Talks Continue In Cedar Rapids

Negotiations between Cedar Rapids City Lines and its drivers union Local 638 of the Amalgamated Assn. of Street Electric Railway and Motor Coach Employes continued after sessions on Thursday and Friday. Another meeting is slated for 7 p.m. Oct. 29. The gold contract has been extended pending a new agreement. the old contract expired Sept. 30.

Cedar Rapids

Vinton Man 67 Fatally Injured In Gun Accident

Earl Gay 67 of route two Vinton died from a gun accident ruled by Benton County authorities. Neighbor heard a gunshot about 8 55 p m Saturday. Gay reportedly discharged a 12 gauge shotgun while unloading in a closet. Gay had worked in Cedar Rapids then moved to Vinton. Fire and police reports note other minor incidents in the area.

Vinton Earl Gay Route Two Benton County Galerien Kenneth L.hootman Ands Gay Sixth Street Here Carpes Lean Royder Royders Wienands Cedar’Rapids Gvariion Trans Inplowa Manufacturing Co Henne E. Fon Eighteenth Street Ford Avenue NW Center Street NE

Five-Year-Old Boy Struck by Truck Injured Near Home

Gary Looney five year old son of Mr and Mrs Albert Looney of 25 Ninth Street SE was treated for bruises and released from Marcy hospital after a truck strike near his home Monday. Police said the accident occurred at 10 49 a m when the boy ran from behind a truck into the path of a truck driven by Richard C Brown of 2515 Twenty fourth Street SE

Gary Looney Albert Looney Ninth Street Marcy Hospital Richard C. Brown Twenty-fourth Streat SE

Youthdriver given 60 day penalties for recklessness and noise

Municipal Judge Loren M. Huilinger Jr. imposed 30 days for reckless driving and 30 days for excessive noise. The youth was arrested in the 700 block of Eleventh Avenue SE at 1 40 p.m. Saturday after police said Hootman drove 50 miles per hour for four blocks, turned into an alley and tried to flee on foot.

Loren M. Huilinger, Jr Hootman

Cedar Rapids Youth, 15, Linked To Ring Theft

A 15-year-old Cedar Rapids youth was arrested on grand larceny charges after admitting to stealing an engagement and wedding ring set worth 150 dollars from Douglas Bean at 1407 Mt. Vernon Road SE. The youth was turned over to probation officers. Bean reported the theft and said the rings were taken between September 28 and October 12.

Cedar Rapids Douglas Bean Mt. Vernon Road Bean

Official Ballot Primary Election for Superintendent of Public Safety

Voters mark with an X or check in the square above their chosen candidate. No other marking will be counted and a marked ballot will be voided. Election date listed as October 22, 1963.

Official Ballot and Tax Collection Notes

Superintendent of Public Safety Artest and Vue for One oversee ballot actions. City Clerk Harrald G. Schaefer notes taxes due plus interest and penalties. The statute of limitations for underpaid returns is three years. Commission sources could not estimate extra revenue but cross checks show apparent non filers. During the data processing period delinquent tax collections rose about 500000 annually to roughly 600000 total.

Commission

Local residents listed in Cedar Rapids election race

The article profiles candidates and longtime residents involved in local politics. It mentions Ralph J. Mikesell a former Cedar Rapids police officer and World War II veteran, and Frank Bush a past business leader and community member. It covers titles, affiliations, military service, marriages, and civic roles. It notes candidates’ connections to organizations and churches in Cedar Rapids.

Cedar Rapids LaGrange Ill Coe College Janet Wessall Rosh Bowes Auto Parts Bush Chamber of Commerce American Legion St. Michael’s Episcopal Church Mizpak Lodge West Side Civic Club Moose Jodge Sixteenth Avenue Commercia Club Ralph J. Mikese Eighteenth Street Frank Bush Mikesell Waterlolo Hawks Rapids Equipment Co Air Corps Christ United Presbyterian Church Moose, Eagles South Side Civic Club Sixteenth Avenue Commercial Club LaPlant-Choale Co North Western Railroad Blake St Clair Thirty-eighth Street Franklinrgh School St. Clair Artene Gundling Home Equipment Distributing Co Paramount Theater Motion Picture Hawkeye Sheet Metal Chamber of ‘Commerce Central Park Presbyterian Church Mt. Hermon el ‘Kahie Shrine American, ‘Legion Veterans of Foreign Wars

Iowa Tax Evasion Inquiry Expands to Ten-Year Backward Look

Continued coverage notes Iowa tax officials pursue delinquent filers who rarely pay state income taxes. The state tax commission can audit up to ten years retroactively to require non filers to report income and pay due taxes.

Iowa

Hughes Turning His Back on 82 Counties Shaff

Iowa Senator Shaff accuses Governor Hughes of ignoring 82 counties in favor of larger populated areas. He cites the Shaff reapportionment plan and predicts friction over Wednesday meetings as a community voice is limited. Shaff argues the governor’s stance risks unequal representation across the state.

Hughes National Congress U. S. Senate Shaff

Youth to Spend 60 Days in Jail for Lic Revocation

Michael KR McMurray, 18, of 1244 Wilson Ave SW, was sent to county jail for 6 days on unlawful use of a driver license and 3 cents more for revocation of a suspended petty larceny sentence. He faces a reckless driving count. police arrested him near Eighth Ave and Rockford Rd SW after an earlier drunk driving charge was reduced. McMurray used a license owned by Gerald J D Clements, 18, of 1330 Twenty-second Ave SW. Both McMurray and Clements were arrested on petty larceny charges last week and each received a 30 day suspended sentence.

Michael KR McMurray Wilson Avenue Tie Eighth Avenue Rockford Road Gerald J D. Clements Twenty-second Avenue McMourray Clements

Camp Fire Training Sessions at St Pauls Church

Camp Fire planning sessions begin Tuesday with outdoor skills training led by Mrs. John Battin executive director. Blue Bird session starts 9 a.m. Tuesday, Camp Fire Girl leader session 9 a.m. Thursday, junior high and Horizon Club leaders meet Thursday at 7 p.m. All sessions at St Pauls Methodist Church.

Towana

Three Changes Recommended in Annual City Audit

The city council discussed the annual audit noting only three recommendations appeared in the file. The audit urged open access to treasurer records by the assistant treasurer and that in the treasurer’s absence the deputy should continue operations. It also advised uninterrupted vacations for all employees handling public funds and that insurance purchases go through the finance commissioner to avoid duplicate coverage.

Stewart Shank Commissioner of Finance

Cedar Rapids Man Edward Delbert MeLaud Dies At 74

Edward Delbert MeLaud lifelong Cedar Rapids resident and former Nautuna Oats Co. employee died at home at 8 a.m. Monday after illness. Survived by wife Martha Quandt, two sons Edward Jr and Fred, two brothers Charles and George, eight grandchildren, and two predeceased sons. Memorial services set for 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Turner Chapel with burial at Cedar Memorial Cemetery. viewing after 1 p.m. Tuesday.

Edward Delbert MeLaud Avenue Cedar Rapids Natuna Oats Co Martha Quandt Edward D., Jr Fred Edward Charles George Mei Milan Robert LeRoy Edward Arthur Turner Cedar Memorial Cemetery

Jury selections in Linn County court yield two settlements

Jury selection began Monday in Linn County district court for three cases, but two were settled before juries were sworn. Walter Joy, 37, pled guilty to a drunk driving charge after 20 jurors were chosen. he was fined 500 dollars plus costs. A civil case involving real estate and alleged conspiracy and fraud also settled after jurors were questioned. Other cases included a car crash suit by Gerald and Carlos Long with claims for injuries and damages, and a false pretenses charge against Kyle W. Risher related to a check cashed from Chester Schantz. Trials proceeding under Judges Maxwell and Penningroth.

Tour Linn District Court Walter Joy Avenue NE William Eads First Avenue Triad B. J. Maxwell Gerald F. Long Carlos F. Long Robert J. W. Bensmiller Longs Gerald Merle Jones Ernest F. Crowell Walter Ashbacker Phillip F. Dvorak Gertrude E. Bean Joseph E. Dostal Anna Ealy Edward Phillips Marjorie Carrigg John L. Bender Leoi C. Pennington Cedar Rapids Ray A. Beer Clinton Township Kyle W. Risher Cedac Falls Risher Chester Schantz Alburnett Enterprise Insurance, Co Mason City Ead Charles Penningroth Edward E. Laila Marion Blanche Iy Sterns Elizabeth P. Byrnes Clarence Glee Lois Dolzell George Wagerman Benjamin Volz Mary Ann Spalding Floyd A. Thompson Judy James May Viola

Trainmen authorize strike against Union Pacific railroad

The Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen voted to strike the Union Pacific railroad at 12:00 a.m. Thursday if a dispute over the brotherhood's agreement is not resolved. An informed source said the action could start that day.

Omaha UPS Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen Union Pacific Railroad

Armed Forces Brothers From Marion Enlist In Air Force

Four Marion air force recruits reported Monday including Frederick R. Moore 20 and Dennis G. Moore 18 of 4 Fourth Street. They were sent to Lackland Texas for recruit training. Frederick and Kinkead head for mechanical and Dennis for administrative training. Also re enlisted Gary G. Smither 25 for navigation equipment repair at Keesler Texas. Robert J. Thoman 18 of Route One enlisted in the Army to train as an aircraft mechanic at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri. Three others reported home on leave Monday including Randall R. Richards son of Ka Richards and Lynn M. Richards for 14 days at Great Lakes naval training station. Pvt. Grant Emmett Pedigo and Pvt. Nicholas J. Henkelman, both connected to Camp Pendleton, were en route to Memphis and Hawaii respectively, and Henke man will attend intelligence school. both were in a company featured in The Lieutenant TV show sequence.

Marion Ai Force Keesler Air Force Base Texas Park View Drive Robert J. Thoman Route One Army Port Leonard Wood, Mo Tireran Ranald R. Richards Ka ¥. Richards Edgewood Ron Lynn M. Richards Fighteenth Street Great Lakes Naval Warning Station Pvt Grant Emmett Pedigo Jesse A

Neproes sentenced to death in 1961 NC robbery murder case

Court continues ruling with Arnold and Dixon sentenced to death. Appeal alleges grand jury exclusion of Neproes invalidates indictment. Cade, a Black Muslim, denied a hearing after conviction for flag desecration in Louisiana argues offense against federal government, not state.

James Arnold George Dixon North Carolina Neproes Troy Bland Cade Louisiana Cade

Also Mentioned on This Page

Daily Record Kenneth L. Hootman Kenneth L. Hoolman Sen Tenen C. R. Weather Vel Ea Municipal Eat Tuesa Mississippi Mercy Robert Newmann West Am Norman Staub Thirty-fifth Street Andreas Garnes Schaeffer Robert, Beer Twelfth Street Robert Hartogh Thirty-sixth Street Victor Griswold Marion Trailer Court Roger St., Luke's Gordon Weasel Fifth Street Jobie Water C Avenue NE Donald Ray Booze Torldville William Peck Eighth Street NW Morgan Heister Mechanicsville Peter Turner Adel Street John Alden North-i View Drive Robert Paul Fourth] Street Donald R. Landers Fairfax Michael R. McMurray Gor Sreuanans Alfred M. Griffin Earl l Hstcher Horner's Manchester George C .Darey Shelly's Volga Sarah Cottman Methodist Church Gill's Burrghorse Point Jesup Frank Greenies Parker's Tipton E. J. Cryder Bennett Sheets and Sheets and Dahn's. Norway—Connie Marie Volz Jinfiust David Volz St. Michael’s Church Family Home Independence 5 John's Church Passmore’s Prairieburg Decorah Hurral Devaney Benjamin Hugh Butler Christian Harch. Powell Clep Ianer Mary Lockhart Dwight Kellicut Marlene Wickan A. J. Davis Linda L. Jones Thomas G. Jones Vernon Axling James Minninger Diane Jonsen Hugh W. Scriven Mary K. Rupe Dale’ D. Donald Mr. Vernon Judith Ann Nelson Lisbon Douglas M. Pyle Patricia K. Kelley Toddville Douglas R. Miller Norway Lynda L. Cuberly David Howell Shirley A. Neely Daniel Humpfer Constance Morgan Los Angeles Bernard A. Hynek Swisher Mary A. Reed Wilber Olesen Vera Marie Olesen Barbara J. Jones Stan Ley C. Jones Roseleo M Rink Orvin HK Karene I. Harford Charles D. Harford Patrol Union Vinton Man Municipal Court George W. Nye Chris C.larson Center Point Road Mark Jackson C.R Teahen Funeral Home First Ave 6Th St Superintendent of Public Safety Vue L Ba' ‘ Bosh Mikesell Frank A, Ralph J Clair Blake M Hince John E. Lapes Beatty-Beurle O24 3Rd Ave Airport Memorial McGladrey Hanson Dunn and Co Certified Public Accountant Edward DB. MeLaud Courthouse News Charles Penningrath Milford J Marilyn’ ‘A. Comley Edward H. Roling Glen G. McConaughy Todd Real, Estate Robert E. Smith Maine Township Household Finance Corp James W Betty Aay Christen U.P Air Force T Turner’s John B. Turner & Son
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