03 Sep 1960
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1960
Page
1
Fragments show forecast of fair to partly cloudy conditions with cooler turning to north, scattered showers possible in the north on Saturday night through Sunday. Local police blotter lists traffic penalties, incidents, gas line ignition, and a long string of names with fines. obituaries note several Belle Plaine and Manchester residents and service times for multiple church burials.
United Press report says northern Iowa residents may get brief relief from heat and humidity as a storm center tracks through North Dakota and Minnesota. A cold front sweeping southwestward into Idaho should break temperatures but likely won’t reach far enough south to alter conditions much in southern counties, with tonight’s move bringing partly cloudy skies and a chance of isolated thunderstorms in northern Iowa.
Waterloo tragedy reports a 12 year old bike rider killed after a car driven by Donald Wooden pulled out to pass another vehicle. The incident occurred on highway 7 near the northern edge of Waterloo. Police note the driver failed to see the rider on the opposite side. Further details include names and church affiliations of local figures referenced in surrounding notices.
The floogedd motor yacht Wild Goose H. lurching in a storm anchored in Kealukekua Bay Hawaii Island after a two day battle to save 18 aboard. Two crewmen and four young passengers including a 4 year old girl destined for Seattle heart surgery were to be flown to Honolulu for care.
Police set up spot radar checks around Cedar Rapids Friday night and arrested 27 speeders. Capt. Bill Remington said the roving units targeted multiple locations as part of a Labor Day speed enforcement breakdown, with more checks planned through the weekend. The effort began at 1:00 a.m. and ran to 2:40 a.m.
Mrs M W O Rieley former Cedar Rapids public schools teacher died Friday night at her home 215 Blake Blvd SE A Cedar Rapids resident 28 years she previously taught in Aberdeen Sioux City and Seattle Aomadioa? of Mates Jun
A gas heater explosion at a farmhouse near Clemmons hospitalized Mrs. Alfred Berry and her two sons Roger and Michael Berry in serious condition. The mother suffered extensive burns and the blast damaged the dining room as the family played in a porch area. Local father later assisted by neighbors and physicians.
Kennedy warned of harsh times and heavy burdens but urged the nation to rise. He framed his campaign around action at home to meet growing needs and aid the disadvantaged, and action abroad to counter rising Communist power and global revolutions.
County Supt. Marsh all Field announced the Penn township bond proposal totaling 140000 dollars carried by one vote. The tally stood fourteen yes to eighty seven no with one spoiled ballot and a 10 percent threshold met. Canvassing set for Monday night confirms the plan to build an elementary school near North Liberty.
Washington AP The Switchmen's Union of North America set a strike for Sept 8 on major railroads but postponed to Sept 19 at government request. The 7000 member union, smallest among five, rejects terms recommended by a mediation board while other unions have approved a 25 raise this year and 2% next year. Western railroads, notably the Rocky Island, are the main dispute.
DES MOINES UP I Non-Farm employment in Iowa fell 8100 from June to July per the State Employment Security Commission. Employers cut staff by over 1 percent, with durable goods down 700 while arm machinery and equipment rose 1700. Apparel stayed level. manufacturing employment in labor disputes under 500. Average weekly earnings reached 93.77 in July, a 1960 high aided by overtime in non durable sectors.
Floods in northwest India kill 55 in Punjab as a Hindu and Anglican official plan to return to duties. The report notes political figures and church leaders discussing the deaths and recovery efforts.
Harvey Aldridge received a suspended six month jail term on a desertion and abandonment charge. He was identified as a resident of Vernon View addition, with no current address listed. No further details were recorded in the available item.
The article describes Fidel Castro’s denunciation of a U S Cuban defense treaty and the San Jose declaration. He claims the pact allowed Batista to use U S forces against Cubans and announces Cuba’s withdrawal from the Rio Treaty. He rejects the Monroe Doctrine and welcomes Soviet rocket aid.
Sacramento prosecutors pursue ten counts of bad checks totaling about $200000 after Bobby M Blundell and Ruth D Blundell of California are linked to a nationwide scheme. Arrested in Oklahoma City, the pair allegedly passed numerous counterfeit checks across several states with accomplice Ray Lowry. Mrs Blundell says her husband knew the checks were bad and spent the proceeds on high living as authorities note his escalation to the $35 and larger schemes over five years.
In Scranton Pennsylvania Clyde Shark 27 received a five year conditional sentence with psychiatric treatment after threatening to shoot President Eisenhower and his grandchildren. Judge John Murphy ruled confinement up to four years but parole eligibility upon medical fitness. Shark mailed the threatening letter January 29 referencing his air force discharge.
In Lemont township a one room Sug Bridge school dies with its lone teacher Mrs Kelly 63 killed in Wisconsin auto crash. The district faces no applicants to fill the post and eight grades were taught by Mrs Kelly.
Two people suffered injuries Friday afternoon when two cars collided at the intersection of Wilson Avenue and Sixth SW. Police listed drivers as Mary Gloe from Town City and Dorothy La stlt of 2265 Hamilton St. SW. Mrs. Gloe and Esther Lavender, a passenger in the Sasek car, were taken to Mercy hospital with lacerations and abrasions and released. Police charged Mrs. Gloe with disobeying a traffic signal.
City briefs note Lena Ament of 324 Fourteenth street is convalescing at Mercy Hospital after surgery with visitors allowed. Also mentions hospital stay for patrolwoman Margaret Doher ty at Mercy Hospital in good condition following surgery.
Injured Norma Szyman of 402 A ave NW was treated for a head laceration after a fall at home and released. Also noted: Karin McKee and Donna Pranklin at the Artiste Beauty Salon on First Ave NE. Engineering exams set by Iowa State Board for Dec 1 and 7 in Des Moines House chamber.
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