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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1963

Page

2

119th annual Grand Masonic lodge of Iowa opens delegate convention

The 119th annual communication of the Grand Masonic Lodge of Iowa opened with 500 delegates from 310 lodges registered at 10 am. Business sessions run Wednesday and Thursday at the Roosevelt hotel with officer elections set for Thursday. A two day school of instruction preceded the statewide convention and 450 Masons participated in a custodians of the work session. Mayor Robert Johnson gave a welcome, Ralph C. Brown introduced him, and a banquet for delegates and spouses is planned at 6:30 pm in the Memorial Coliseum with speaker Columbus J. Hyde. The convention ends Thursday with officer installation.

Grand Masonic Lodge of Iowa Grand Lodge Roosevelt Hotel Masonic Temple Hoyt Woody Indianola Robert Johnson Ralph C. Brown Memorial Coliseum Columbus J. Hyde Kentucky

Mobile Home Becomes Real Estate When Fixed To Foundation

Iowa tax officials explain the 1963 law that makes a mobile home real estate only if permanently fixed and attached to a foundation on land owned by the resident. Attorney George W. Murray notes the change aims for uniform treatment across mobile homes.

Des Moines Iowa Association of Assessors George W. Murray State Tax Commission General Assembly School of Instruction Murray

Senate to vote on test ban Tuesday

The Senate agreed to a 9 a.m. Tuesday final vote on ratification of the limited nuclear test ban treaty. Monday will see votes on reservations and understandings, with one hour of debate each. Senator Mansfield noted Goldwater may offer a reservation delaying effectiveness until Cuban troop withdrawal.

Washington Senate Mansfield Montana Sen Curtis Reb Sen. Goldwater R-Ariz Cuba

Youth hurt in bike and car crash at city intersection

Ronald Sheronick, 19, of 1645 Eighth Street NW, suffered a vertebra fracture and abrasions after a homemade motor bike crash at E Avenue and Twenty third Street NE at 9 56 p m Tuesday. He was listed in satisfactory condition at St Luke's hospital. Police charged him with license restriction violation. Paul Grubich, 19, of 235 Twenty seventh Street NW, faces equipment standards and no registration charges. John Young of Waterloo drove the car.

Ronald Sheronick Eighth Street NW St. Luke's Hospital E Avenue Twenty-third Street Sheronick Paul Grubich Twenty-seventh Street John Young Waterloo

Burglars Fail to Open Cedar Rapids Lumber Safe

Thieves broke into Ogden and Adams Co. Cedar Rapids at 123 Thirty Second Street SE but could only steal metal tapes measures and tools worth 126 dollars. Entry was gained by prying a restroom window. the safe dial was knocked off and the culprits fled through an east walk in door. A gold plated hammer given to co owner O O Ogden was among the items. Break in discovered at 6 25 a.m. by an employee. Detectives also investigated a separate break in at Yankee Cut Rate Service Station.

Cedar Rapids Lumber Company John Kuba Ogden and Adams Co O. O. Ogden Mt. Vernon Road

Indonesia Crisis Escalates as Mob Attacks British Embassy

As clashes flare across Southeast Asia the Indonesian flag rises while the British coat of arms is torn from a gate. In London Lord Home demands action and Indonesian Foreign Minister Subandrio warns things look very difficult. Malaysia puts the country on preparedness amid Malayia Philippines tension. Troops guard embassy staff as protests surge. Sukarno accuses Britain of colonial plots targeting Malaysia’s Borneo states.

Gilchrist Jones London Lord Home Burhanudin Mohamad Dinh Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Indonesia Philippines Subandrio Manila Jakarta U.N New York Malaya Singapore Sarawak North Borneo Sukarno Borneo

Cedar Rapids Gazette Established In 1883

The Cedar Rapids Gazette was established in 1883 by The Gazette and published daily and Sunday on Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids Iowa. It notes subscription rates by carrier and mail including 45 cents for four weeks and annually for various editions, with no mail subscriptions accepted in towns with Gazette carrier service and a notice reserving AP republication rights.

The Gazette Third Ave. SE Cedar Rapids Iowa Own U.S

Musicians Delay Broadway Strike to Monday

A threatened strike by nine Broadway shows is postponed at least until Monday as Local 802 AFL-CIO reviews out of town votes from Detroit Boston and Philadelphia. President Al Manuti says 26 ballots from these tours could swing the outcome and transport ballots are expected back by Friday.

New York al Manuti Afl-Cio American Federation of Musicians Detroit Boston Philadelphia Manuti New York Times

Youth driver given suspended terms in lawn collision case

Gerald D. Hepker, 16, of 931 Fourth Street SW, received two 30 day jail sentences in municipal court for leaving the scene of an accident and reckless driving after a 1 a.m. Sept. 1 incident. He pled innocent on Sept. 3 but changed to guilty on Wednesday.

Gerald D. Hepker Fourth Street Loren M. Hullinger, Jr Hepker Hopker

Zimmerman arraigned on license suspension charge

Roland E. Zimmerman, 23, of 1313 First Street SE, was arraigned in municipal court Wednesday on a charge of driving with a suspended license. He was given to 2 p.m. Monday to enter a plea after being stopped Tuesday for riding a motorcycle without lights and lacking a license.

Roland E. Zimmerman First Street

Tot Climbs 60 Foot TV Antenna. Rescued

In New Orleans a 23 month old Dale Montalbano climbed near the top of a 60 foot aluminum television antenna while his mother pleaded. Neighbors aided as Dale was brought down. the father fixed the base with a 12 foot sheet of tin. The incident ended without serious injury.

New Orleans Dale Montalbano Dale Peter Montalbano Yvonne Dunaway

United Nations Hears China Membership and Buddhists Issue

The U N steering committee recommended Assembly discussion on Communist China membership and Buddhists in South Vietnam. China faced 12 to 1 with eight abstentions, Nationalist China voting no. U S delegates saw debate as useless but supported Assembly consideration. The panel endorsed the South Vietnam matter as part of a broad agenda.

United Nations U.n.’S U.N China South Vietnam U.S Charles Yost South Vietnam Assembly

Water Up to Radiator Cap as Trucks Save Texans

Beaumont residents were evacuated as trucks plowed through floodwater up to the radiator cap under Red Cross direction. Operators rescued 325 by dawn, taking families to schools and seeking medical help for a sick infant amid rising waters and wary neighbors.

Beaumont Texas Pat Wortman Red Cross Disaster Oil Company Bill Harrell Brent Harrell Connie Red Cross Grover Jones

Africa's Racial Segregation Policies On Agenda

A regional meeting discusses Africa’s racial segregation policies despite objections raised by a member country. Delegates weigh legal and social implications amid rising international scrutiny and calls for reform.

Africa

Waterloo Denies Shop Center Rezoning Bid

Waterloo city council denied a motion for a hearing on rezoning a 73 acre tract at Kimball Street and Highway 412 for a proposed shopping center. Proponents included Emery Loomis Clarence Schuker and attorney Craig Mosier. Residents opposed, citing residential character traffic and downtown impact. Two petitions against the project were filed.

Waterloo Kimball Emery Loomis Clarence Schuker Craig Mosier

Columbus Day Proclaimed by Kennedy for Oct 12

President Kennedy issued a Columbus Day proclamation. October 12 was designated as the holiday with national observance and ceremonial acknowledgment across the United States.

Washington Kennedy

Easy Effective Economical Gazette Want Ads

Classified ad line encourages readers to place affordable notices by dialing EM 2-1121 for results. It emphasizes ease efficiency and cost savings in newspaper ads.

Economical Gazette

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