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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1963
Page
3
A detailed five day outlook includes cloudy skies with scattered showers and thunderstorms Monday night and Tuesday, mild Monday night, highs in the 70s Tuesday, and cooler, near normal through Saturday. Normal lows range from upper 40s to mid 50s, highs from lower 70s to upper 70s, with rainfall about .50 to .75 inch centered mid period.
British rocket expert Charles Tharratt, 41, announced he is emigrating to the United States to join the American space program. He has been chief development engineer on Britain's Black Knight rocket project on the Isle of Wight. He cited personal reasons and rejected further comment amid concerns over brain drain to America.
In Anniston Alabama a $1000 reward was posted by Mayor Claude Dear for the arrest of leaders of a white gang that beat two Black pastors on the public library steps. About 100 whites attacked Sunday afternoon while one assailant used a chain.
Police in Mexico City launch nightly raids on bars cabarets restaurants and cafeterias to disarm individuals found carrying firearms without permits.
Following the blast in Birmingham where a church was bombed, police and federal agents swarmed the area as King urged non violence. Rioting injured and killed youths while segregationists pressured for the end of integrated classes in Alabama schools including Tuskegee and Birmingham where attendance dropped across several campuses.
Washington AP reports Rep. Leon Gavin Republican Pa 70 dies from a cerebral hemorrhage at his Oil City apartment after returning from dinner with his wife Susan. Gavin served 21 years in Congress and earlier was Oil City Chamber of Commerce executive secretary. Born Buffalo Feb 25 1893 he was a World War I sergeant in the 51st Infantry 6th Division.
Gardena California AP Policeman Jack Bair said I must have spit it out as a handgun slug lay on the patrol car floor after a night gun battle with burglary suspects. He was in good condition Monday at a hospital, doctors deeming the wound a miracle. Eddie Sharp 24 of Rochester NY was shot to death an hour later when he refused to surrender after pulling a gun.
Des Moines AP report notes former Iowa congressman Merwin Coad, who resigned from a $75 a day AID consultant post, will appear on WHO TV at 10 20 PM to explain his side of the controversy. He flew from Washington after Republican objections.
Two Cedar Rapids youths aged 13 and 16 confessed to shooting a cow and a horse on Oct 21 1962 near Ely one mile west of town. They used .410 shotguns and were charged with cruelty to animals. They will be referred to the county probation office.
The first autumn fog blankets London slowing commuter trains and disrupting air service. Jetliners from New York and Chicago are diverted to Shannon Airport in Ireland.
A want ad seeks capable workers for immediate hire. The notice requests applicants with basic skills and a willingness to start soon, offering steady day or evening shifts and competitive pay.
President Kennedy will speak to the nation via television and radio at 5 p.m. CST Wednesday to discuss his tax bill, as announced by the White House. The address aims to explain the measure and its implications to the public.
One new bankruptcy petition was filed Monday in Cedar Rapids federal court. Ronald Allen and Lillian Maxwell McNeill of Lamont list $5,041.73 in debts and $550 in assets, all claimed as exempt.
A wind and rain storm lashed New Delhi causing at least three deaths and 12 injuries. The weather bureau reported seven inches of rain.
Walter L. Joy, 37, of 4505 0 Avenue NE, pleaded innocent Monday to a second offense drunken driving charge. He was arraigned after an accident last Monday at First Avenue and Thirty third Street East where his car struck another vehicle.
A collision on August 13 on First Avenue in the Kenwood area leads to a Linn district court suit. Gale and Vivian Batchelder seek 5775 dollars against James and Robert Heslop claiming their car rear ended the Batchelders and caused damages. Dismissals listed include several civil actions against various defendants.
Washington high school announces two new night school offerings. Beginning Electronics will meet Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7 to 9 30 pm, and Your Grammar Is Showing runs 7 to 9 pm on the same evenings. Registration is at the school Monday to Thursday 7 to 9 30 pm.
The report itemizes 411 million in military assistance split between Europe and Latin America. Latin America received 370.569 million with Brazil leading at 22.8 million and several others earning millions. Europe saw Italy top with 70.7 million, followed by Norway 47.1, Denmark 44.4, Spain 35.2, the Netherlands 25.2, Britain 21.1 and Belgium 15.9 million.
Robert F. Hamm presided at the opening session of the fourteenth Chamber of Commerce fire safety school in Cedar Rapids. About 80 participants attended as Hamm warned fire losses aid communists and urged six preventive "ifs" to reduce destruction and boost safety. The program runs through Tuesday with leaders from multiple area fire departments and the National Automatic Sprinkler association presenting technical talks.
An Algerian economic mission led by Economics Minister Bachir Boumaza will soon travel to the United States to seek economic aid, officials announced Saturday.
William Bendix and Ernest Borgnine, stars of McHale's Navy, appear on Around the Horn and Trail Master at 3 on Channel 9 Tuesday.
Four girls and a boy comprise the quintuplets born Saturday to Mr and Mrs Andrew Fischer of Aberdeen South Dakota. Dr James Berbos delivered the quints and already has five children.
President Kennedy will not hold a news conference this week, the White House said Monday.
The World Health Organization says it approved a 13.5 million dollar UNICEF budget for 1965 projects in Afghanistan Burma Ceylon India Indonesia Maldives Mongolia Nepal and Thailand. UNICEF is the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund.
Renowned comedian Gil Lamb appears Tuesday at 4 on Channel 9's MICKEY MOUSE CLUB offering a novelty act described as a human giraffe performance on a children’s program segment.
Marvin C. Ford, 69, of 1138 Center Point Road NE, died suddenly Saturday. Born October 21, 1893, in Central City, he lived in Cedar Rapids 18 years. He worked as a machinist for Iowa Manufacturing Co. before retirement five years ago and belonged to the Fraternal Order of Eagles and the International Association of Machinists AFL Harmony Lodge 831. Surviving: wife Anna Vig. three daughters, three sons, three stepsons, one stepdaughter, a brother, and many grandchildren. Services 1:30 Tuesday at Brosh Chapel. burial Cedar Memorial. Memorials may be directed to the family.
Rita Wieneke aged 73, of 110 Janice Drive NW Cedar Rapids, wife of William J. Wieneke a police officer, died Sunday after a short illness. Born November 15 1936 in Enid Oklahoma she is survived by two sons a mother three sisters and a brother. Services at St Jude's church Wednesday 10 am Rev Richard Krapfl with parish rosary 7 30 pm Tuesday at Brady Mortuary burial at St Joseph's Cemetery Stark Settlement. Friends may call after 2 pm Tuesday.
Forrest Knuth Taschner 54 of route two Cedar Rapids died 10:25 p.m. Saturday after a brief illness. Born September 26 1908 in Benton County he married Eva Cheney in Cedar Rapids November 9 1929. Surviving are his wife three daughters Phyllis Kriz Marian Glandorf Patricia Glandorf two sons Forrest Jr in Salem Ore David L with U S Army in Germany his mother Anna Taschner of Vinton and seven grandchildren. Services pending Beatty Bearle funeral home with calls after 7 p.m.
Effie Myrtle Konen, 81, of 627 Sixteenth Avenue SW Cedar Rapids died in a nursing home at 2 40 p m Sunday after a brief illness. She was born May 9 1882. Her husband Frank died in 1960. Surviving are a daughter and other relatives.
Sherwin J. Caldwell 68 of route three Cedar Rapids died at his farm home at 3 30 p m Sunday after a long illness Born April 4 1895 in Solon he married Ruby Fetterman April 9 1913 in Marion They had two sons Gilbert Mt Vernon and Donald D Cedar Rapids six grandchildren and a great grandchild Aison Paul died Sept 3 1960 He belonged to Bertram Methodist church Services will be held at Beatty Bearle funeral home at 1 30 Wednesday with Rev Thomas Sears Burial in Campbell cemetery five miles east of Cedar Rapids Friends may call after 7 p m at the funeral home
Lumir J Kazimour 42 of 1114 Fifteenth Street SW Cedar Rapids died suddenly Sunday evening at home. Born January 14 1921 in Cedar Rapids he was a World War II veteran and member of Immaculate Conception Church. Survived by brothers Richard and Frank of Cedar Rapids and sister Dorothy Wheeler of Los Angeles. Services Wednesday at 9 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Church with Rt Rev Msgr William Roach officiating. Burial in St Johns Cemetery. Rosary recited Tuesday 7:30 p.m. Teahen chapel.
Memorial services at 10 30 a m Tuesday by Rev A W Chihak. Military honors at graveside in St John's cemetery by Hanford American Legion Post. Rosary at 7 30 p m Monday in the chapel.
Former Broadway actress Faye Martin Anderson donates 100000 to Waterloo for a memorial civic theater. The theater honors her father Hope C. Martin, a Waterloo businessman who died in 1948, and ties to the new recreation center funded by a 250000 bond approved earlier this year. The total center funding rises above 400000 with this and prior gifts.
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