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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1960

Page

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Five day forecast and scattered notices from a Midwest region

The daily record lists Sunday high and low temperatures for cities including Bismarck Minneapolis Chicago Denver New York and others with rainfall notes. It forecasts fair to partly cloudy conditions through Tuesday with highs in the 60s to 70s and a slight cooling late Wednesday, plus a five day outlook of temperatures near normal and no significant precipitation. Additional data cover river stage reports, dawn and dusk times, and local notices of births, weddings, traffic incidents, and obituaries from various towns and counties.

Kennedy and Johnson Campaign in El Paso Rally

Kennedy and Lyndon Johnson appeared together for the first time in El Paso drawing about 7,000 cheering supporters. Kennedy spoke briefly before introducing his sister Mrs Peter Lawford as the crowd called for more. Signs in Texas read JFK-LBJ as the caravan moved toward a hotel.

Kennedy Johnson el Paso Peter Lawford Texas JFK LBJ Attaboy

Jury Chosen in Mail Fraud Case Against W F Todd

A Des Moines federal court jury was selected for the 23 count mail fraud trial of W F Todd 48 of Marion. The indictment by a Davenport grand jury also named nine other men seven of whom were Des Moines residents. The defendants allegedly used the mails to market a fibrous exterior house surfacing material. Todd pleads innocent while seven co defendants pleaded guilty on one count each with sentences postponed for probation review. Remaining counts against the others were dismissed.

Des Moines U.S. District Court W. F. Todd Marion Davenport Todd

Pershing Centennial Day Proclaimed in Iowa

Des Moines reports Gov. Herschel Loveless has proclaimed Tuesday as General of the Armies John J. Pershing Centennial Day in Iowa. The official observance marks the anniversary of Pershing’s service in the U S Army with state and local ceremonies planned.

Des Moines UPI Herschel Loveless John J. Pershing Iowa

Wolf Rally Funds Sought for Garnishment in Congressional Case

Clayton County hearing sought to attach $2,931.70 in Len Wolf Bean-Feed rally receipts to reduce a $16,168.39 judgment against Rep. Leonard G. Wolf of Elkader. The funds, held in Anamosa by Bean-Feed Committee, Jim Reed, and Max Schmitz, were tied to a fundraiser at the Jones County Fairground with Lyndon Johnson as principal speaker.

Gazette Eleader Clayton County District Court Iowa Citizens State Bank Anamosa Jim Reed Max Schmitz DeWitt, Ia Clayton County Harold Ward Leonard Wegman Wolf Leonard G. Wolf Elkader Monticello Lyndon Johnson Texas Jones County Fairground

Hurricane Donna Threatens Atlantic Coast a Huge Storm

Gov Ribicoff ordered shoreline evacuations from Greenwich to Stonington as Donna neared with intensity rivaling the 1938 New England hurricane. Fire Island evacuated. Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and New York prepared coastlines. nine deaths reported along its path with tornadoes in Charleston and Morehead City sustaining injuries.

Connecticut Ribicoff Greenwich Stonington New England Rhode Island Massachusetts Fire Island Long Island New York National Guard Coast Guard Donna U.S Florida North Carolina Carolina South Carolina Charleston Morehead City

Death notices for Kriz and Kikendall in Cedar Rapids

Victor J. Kriz, 67, of 1101 Sixth St SE, died in a hospital after a long illness. Born January 6, 1893 in Protiv, he lived in Cedar Rapids since 1942 and retired from Welch Cook Bears Co. Survived by wife Emma Lukesh, four sons, a daughter, eight grandchildren, a brother, a stepbrother, two sisters, and extended family. Services Wednesday at 2 pm at Kuba funeral home. burial Czech National. Also, Lydia Clydia B. Kikendall, 2015 Washington Ave SE, Cedar Rapids resident 28 years, died in hospital early Monday. Born April 6, 1888 in Corydon Indiana, married September 15, 1912 in Kansas City, MO. Survived by husband James L. Kikendall, a daughter Margaret Jane Howatt of Portland, four grandchildren, and a brother Roy Swarens. Member of Calvary Baptist Church. Services at Turner chapel. burial Cedar Memorial. Friends may call after 1 pm Tuesday.

Victor J. Kriz Sixth St. SE Protiv Cedar Rapids Welch Cook Bears Co Emma Lukesh Little Turkey Clarence Stanley Donald LaVern William Mentzer Charles New Hampton Frank Zeman Protivia Mary Jirak Joseph Tupy Protivin Clydia B. Kikendall James L. Kikendall Washington Ave. SE Corydon Ind Kansas City Margaret Jane Howatt Portland Ore Roy Swarens Fresrto Calif Eikendall Calvary Baptist Church Turner Chapel Cedar Memorial

Zone Change Debate Draws Rezoning Hearing

In northeast Cedar Rapids a Plan Commission hearing on H. J. Bjornsen’s 27 acre apartment rezoning from R-2 to R-4 drew about 40 observers. Eleven opposed, 702 signed a resisting petition. Council vote planned next Monday after 55 minutes of objections and 30 minutes of support, with opponents citing devaluation of single family homes and loss of neighborhood character.

Cedar Rapids H. J. Bjornsen Center Point Road 42Nd Street City Plan Commission Miami Drive Donald R. Wigton Jim Meaghan

Independent Is Ruled Off Iowa Governor Ballot

DES MOINES AP Independent Curtis Thornton of Knoxville was barred from the Iowa governor race after his petition papers were deemed noncompliant. A three member panel including Secretary Melvin Synhorst Attorney General Norman Erbe and Auditor C B Akers ruled the petitions lacked an affidavit swearing signers were qualified voters. Thornton said he pursued an independent bid as a constitutional right and expressed disappointment at the decision.

Des Moines Curtis Thornton Knoxville Iowa Melvin D. Synhorst Norman Erbe C. B. Akers Thornton Walter B. Reno

Rail strike ends as Pennsy outlines worker protections

Quill reports a severance plan for protection of rail workers and a rule defining each employee’s job. The railroad agrees to drop lawsuits totaling 14 million against the union. Revenue losses reach about 2.5 million daily, 30 million total, with 52,000 furloughed at onset. Fixed expenses about 600,000 daily, covered by carrier insurance. strikers lost roughly 4 million in pay.

Quill Railroad

Jessie Weaver Widow of Frank W Weaver Dies in Cedar Rapids

Jessie Tice Weaver 1881 10 18 Kansas born widow of Frank W Weaver died Sunday after brief illness in Cedar Rapids aged 74. Survived by daughters Clara Archibald and Alice Sievers Mt Vernon son William Cedar Rapids seven grandchildren fourteen great grandchildren. Services at Brosh chapel Wednesday at 2 by Rev J Richard Wagner Cedar Memorial burial Friends may call at chapel Tuesday.

Jessie Weaver Sixth Ave Frank W. Weaver Cedar Rapids Kansas Jessie Tice Weaver Clara Archibald Alice Sievers Mt. Vernon William Brosh J. Richard Wagner Cedar Memorial

Nixon Campaign Under Hurricane Rain Ends In Good Form

Eisenhower invoked the hurricane as a good omen while recalling a 1952 Abilene rainstorm that launched his campaign. National Chairman Morton noted it marked the first campaign launch in a hurricane as crowds braved the storm to attend. Police counted hundreds, estimates ranged from 700 to 1,500. Nixon remained in strong campaign voice, pledging to share his daughter’s kittens with other children. In Indianapolis he said he hopes the President will never need to intervene.

Nixon Khrushchev U.S Eisenhower Abilene Kan Morton

Allies Curbing East Germans Travel Papers

Berlin AP reports Western powers push back against Communist harassment of West German travelers to East Berlin. Issuance of travel papers to East Germans seeking Western travel has been restricted. A spokesman said the policy is under review, but details remain unclear.

Bus plunges into river in Cordoba killing 20

A Sunday night bus crash in Cordoba, Argentina, left 20 dead among 22 passengers when the vehicle plunged into a river. Rescue teams searched for missing riders as authorities investigated the disaster.

Cordoba Argentina

C R Horse Show Winners Listed at Hawkeye Downs

More than 100 horses entered Sunday in the Cedar Rapids Horsemen's club show at Hawkeye Downs. Winners by class include Western Pleasure Pony Donna Forsyth of Brandon and Open Appaloosa Bonnie Kieth of Solon. Judy Rathjen of Marengo named show queen. attendants were Dick Milder and Bob Smith.

Cedar Rapids

Step Taken To Drop Police Post In Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids city council began action Monday to abolish the deputy chief post in the police department. An ordinance was introduced for the first of three readings with more to come next Monday. If approved, Deputy Chief Norman Young would revert to detective. Police Chief Lester Woodward and Safety Commissioner Ralph Mikesell cite elimination of duties duplication and taxpayer savings as key goals. The deputy post was created in November 1958.

Cedar Rapids Norman Young Lester Woodward Ralph Mikesell

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