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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1963

Page

3

American student back from East Germany says he was treated well

Robert Mann of Sepulveda California, 20, describes 21 months in East Berlin jails as a nervous wreck after a secret trial in 1962. He says he faced no beatings but endured solitary confinement and pressure while detained and continues to adjust to life after release.

Berlin Robert Mann East Germany Mann Sepulveda Calif U.S West Berlin Reds East Berlin Hohenschoenhausen Stuttgart Stanford University

Auctioneers Fall Meeting Ends Today

Eighty to 160 auctioneers are expected at the Iowa Auctioneers Assn fall meeting at the Roosevelt hotel. The two day convention began Saturday with panels on furniture antiques machinery and pure bred livestock and a noon banquet today features speakers Col Bernard Hart Col Ed McNamara Rex Conn and Joe Donohue. A ladies auxiliary meeting is planned this afternoon.

Iowa Iowa Auctioneers Assn Roosevelt Hotel Col Bernard Hart The National Auctioneers Assn Ed McNamara Wisconsin Auctioneers Assn Rex Conn Cedar Rapids Gazette Joe Donohue

Flames Destroy Maternity Ward at Manila Hospital

A fire destroyed the hospital maternity ward in Manila with six infants and their mothers escaping unharmed. A student nurse died after returning inside to save jewelry from her room.

Manila

South Miami Council Uses Chemicals to Kill Canal Weeds

Residents complained of foul odors from dead weeds after the city council ordered chemical treatment to clear a clogged canal in South Miami Florida. The action followed neighbor worries about weed growth and water flow.

South Miami Fla

Nixon says U.S. prestige in Europe at low ebb

Former Vice President Nixon arrived home from Europe saying American prestige was lower than ever. He criticized government from Washington as too many voices speak for the administration. He predicted a GOP victory in 1964 and urged Goldwater Rockefeller debates to sharpen issue contrasts.

New York Nixon Kennedy Washington Paris G.O.P Arizona Barry Goldwater Rockefeller Goldwater

Douglas-Home Vows Expanded Social Service

Prime minister Sir Alec Douglas-Home launched his campaign in Perth pledging to expand Britain's economy and social services while preserving the nuclear force. He defended a centrist path, pledging rapid progress on housing education pensions and hospital services and arguing Britain must maintain its deterrent to stay influential at the international peace table.

Perth Scotland Alec Douglas-Home Britain Labor Party House of Commons Douglas-Home

Wuppertal Report Says Erhard Will Seek 1965 Re election

Chancellor Ludwig Erhard announced in Wuppertal on Saturday that he will run for re election in 1965. The statement came amid questions about his leadership and the future of West German policy.

Wuppertal Germany Erhard

Community Events and Meetings Highlight Cedar Rapids Area

City briefs list multiple Monday gatherings at 7:15 p.m. Cedar Rapids recreation and other venues. Debates, talks, and club meetings include Kiwanis, Optimist, YMCA Toastmasters, and United Community Service. A hospital admission and a postposed UCS board meeting are noted.

Community Chess Club Eastside Recreation Center Seventeenth Street SE UCS United Community Service YWCA

Syrian Dinner at St George Church This Sunday

Syrian dinner serves two sessions on Sunday October 27 at St George church from 12 30 to 2 30 and 4 30 to 7 Tickets are available at the door Breakfast Optimists presenter Jim Risk Marion high school teacher and Bryce Canyon ranger will show slides at 7 45 a m Wednesday at the Town House The notice lists weekly sessions until January 1 with ads for specials and local services including haircuts and contact numbers Rotarians mention Parks Commissioner Don Gardner in a brief item.

St. George Church Jim Risk Marion Bryce Canyon Utah

38 Freighters Trapped in Fog on St. Marys River

Thirty eight Great Lakes freighters were trapped Saturday in thick fog that shut the American Sault lake system on the St. Marys river, the Associated Press reports from Sault Ste. Marie Ontario.

Sault Ste. Marie, Ont Great Lakes St.Mary’s River

Fresno boy’s life hinging on rare drug to staunch bleeding

Larry Lee Green an eight year old hemophiliac from Selma is bleeding from two jaw sockets after tooth extraction. Doctors at Valley Children’s Hospital in Fresno report they are administering rare fibrinogen to halt the hemorrhage. San Francisco shipped 33 grams at two gram doses every six hours costing about 100 dollars per dose. The bill for fibrinogen nears 1600 dollars with donors offering blood in lieu of money. The family hopes the bleeding stops before Larry’s birthday on November 22.

Fresno Calif San Francisco Valley Children’s Hospital Larry Lee Green Larry Wayne Green Selma Green Central California Blood Bank

Rummage Sale and Community Notices Highlight Ottumwa Classifieds

Ottumwa notices include a rummage sale at 826 35th St. NE with clothes, furniture, toys, and antiques. a confidential counseling service for unmarried mothers via the American Home Finding Association. a jewelry and clock shop ad. and various personals and vacancies. The items reflect a busy Halloween season era of local ads and community services.

Rosen’s Tailor Shop Ney A Chite Passons Fourth Street 35Th St. N.E Ottumwa American Home Finding Association Fifth Street Iowa Anne Charles A . Perry Cedar Oto Army Con Zatee Studio Girl Cosmetics Dial M

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