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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1961

Page

1

Heiserman and McManus Nominated for Iowa Federal Judgeships

Washington sources say J. E. Heiserman of Anamosa and Edward J. McManus of Keokuk will be nominated by President Kennedy for federal judgeships in Iowa. Both are under FBI review as candidates. Heiserman is a Republican and McManus a Democrat.

Washington, D.C J. E. Heiserman Anamosa Edward J. McManus Keokuk Iowa Heiserman McManus The Department of Justice the Gazette Kennedy FBI Rourke B. Hickenlooper U.S

Esther Now To Pass East Of New York

Fringe winds of Hurricane Esther moved into the New York area but the storm stayed about 100 miles offshore. No deaths or heavy damage reported as it drifted northward with winds and waves pushing toward New England, prompting evacuations and refugee plans along the coast.

Esther New York Seaboard New England Boston Weather Bureau Cape Cod Long Island Atlantic City Fire Island Montauk Point Coast Guard Carolinas Red Cross North Carolina Virginia N. C. Civil Defense Edward Griffin

Iowa City Council Abolishes Daylight Saving Time

The Iowa City council voted 3 to 2 to rescind a June action that set DST for midJune to early September. The move urges state legislation or local delegation on the last time, with Mayor Thelman Lewis and two others in favor and Fred Doderer and Ray Thornberry opposed.

Gazette Iowa City DST Thelman Lewis James Nesmith Dorr Hudson Fred Doderer Ray Thornberry Lewis Davenport

Four Year Term Defeated by Two to One Margin

Cedar Rapids voters rejected a proposal for four year terms for city council members by a 3,799 to 1,832 margin among 5,631 ballots cast. The measure carried only in two precincts and drew little opposition elsewhere, with initial results showing early precincts favoring it by narrow margins before most precincts rejected it. The Junior Chamber of Commerce backed the measure and organized support.

Cedar Rapids News Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce Bever Park Garage Washington High School

Still No Orders On Army Call-up In Cedar Rapids

Officers of the 301st field hospital Cedar Rapids army reserve unit say they have not received active duty orders after Secretary McNamara announced the call. The unit of 10 officers 5 nurses and 65 enlisted men largely from Cedar Rapids Iowa and Minnesota awaits formal orders to determine timing location and deployment.

Cedar Rapids 301St Field Hospital Washington McNamara National Guard Thomas Sherren Iowa Minnesota Sherren

GM and UAW Reach Three Year National Contract

GM and the United Auto Workers finalize a three year national contract covering about 350 000 production workers at GM plants The agreement follows local strikes and idling that halted production and aims to resume output as materials flow again The union expects ratification by October 9 and plans to push the deal to Ford and Chrysler for similar terms with Ford council head Ken Bannon signaling possible action if talks stall or slow down

Detroit General Motors United Auto Workers UAW Walter Reuther GM Council Reuther International Union Louis Seaton Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service Ford Chrysler Ken Bannon Ford Council

Chuckle on shared truths about kids and ages

A light quip notes that only two things a child willingly shares are contagious illnesses and his mother's age, reflecting a playful take on parental endurance and common concerns.

Katanga Cease-Fire Announced by Tshombe and U.N.

Katanga President Tshombe and U.N. negotiators announced a provisional cease-fire after talks. The move follows an earlier report on page 4A and signals a temporary halt to hostilities in Katanga as negotiations proceed.

Katanga Ndola Northern Rhodesia UPI Tshombe U.N

De Gaulle to Yield Emergency Power at Month’s End

Paris plans to surrender emergency dictatorial powers by month end. De Gaulle took full ruling authority after the Algiers revolt last April and has faced criticism for sole leadership.

Paris UPI de Gaulle Algiers

Gates in Line for Coe Vice Presidency

Cedar Rapids report states Robert S. Gates may be named vice-president of Coe College after resigning as Collins Radio executive vice-president in June. Gates, Coe alumnus and trustee since 1954, has long civic ties in Cedar Rapids. James Bowers resigned as development vice-president at end of last academic year.

Heiserman Linn Jones Cedar Robert Rutledge Cedar Rapids Iowa Supreme Court Anamosa Cedar Rapids News Robert S. Gates Collins Radio Co Coe College Gates Toledo Collins Peoples Bank and Trust Co Public Welfare Bureau Chamber of Commerce Chamber Ymca Board James Bowers

Rusk to Open Berlin Talks With Gromyko Thursday

Secretary of State Rusk and Soviet Foreign Minister Gromyko will meet Thursday in New York as the first in a series of Berlin dispute talks. U.S. officials expect no quick results and caution against expecting a settlement. The encounter follows Gromyko’s push for a Troika plan and Russia’s demand for changes in U.N. structure after Hammarskjold’s death.

Gromyko Mongi Slim U.N. General Assembly Slim Dag Hammarskjold Russia United Nations State Rusk Berlin U.N Rusk U. N. General Assembly U. S Charles Bohlen Zorin U.S New York Hammarskjold Troika Khrushchev

Britain shuts schools as 28000 teachers strike

London reports show more than a million British pupils gained an extra day of holiday when about 28 000 schoolmasters walked out in a one day pay strike.

London

Reds Clear Out Border Houses Near Berlin in Arms Move

Communist authorities moved trucks men and armored cars to clear border apartments where East Berliners jumped to West Berlin. Nine jumps reported Tuesday night. safety nets used by firemen. new law empowers Ulbricht to declare a defense state seize property draft civilians and mobilize factories for war production.

Berlin West Berlin Bernauerstrasse East Berlin German Democratic Republic Red Ulbricht

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