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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1961

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Survivor of Dag Hammarskjold crash dies in Ndola

Harold Julien 37, last survivor of the Dag Hammarskjold DC-4 crash, died in Ndola after severe burns and injuries. His Cuban born wife Maria 30 was at the hospital after a 24 hour flight from the U.S. Julien’s death raises the toll to 18 as investigators sought clues to the crash that killed the U.N. secretary general.

Ndola Northern Rhodesia Harold Julien U.N Dag Hammarskjold Julien Maria U.S Hammarskjold

Five Executed in Cuba and 64 Sentenced in Coup Plot Case

Five men were executed by a Cuban military court for counterrevolutionary activity tied to the April invasion. Sixty four others received prison terms from 10 to 30 years for sabotage or terrorism, with prosecutors alleging CIA recruitment. One defendant, Robert Geddes, got 30 years and defended himself claiming innocence. Geddes, a Havana business liaison born in Peru, addressed the tribunal with a brief statement of nonpolitical stance.

Havana U.S. Central Intelligence Agency Fidel Castro Angel Posadas Gutierrez Manuel Blanco Navarro Pedro Sergio Cuellar Jorge Rojas Castellanos Braulio Contreras Maso Posadas Gutierrez Robert Geddes CIA Rafael Garcia Rubio Miami Herbert Stanley Geddes Cuba Peru

Union at Amana Okays Contract

Local 1526 of the Machinist union accepted a new two year contract with Amana Refrigeration. The agreement retroactive to August 24 provides a five cent per hour raise in the first year and a seven cent per hour raise in the second year.

Middle Amana The Machinist Union

Kennedy nominates Fowler Hamilton as foreign aid director

The Senate confirmed on a voice vote President Kennedy's nomination of Fowler Hamilton, a New York attorney, to lead the foreign aid directorate.

Washington Senate Kennedy Fowler Hamilton New York

Golf Club Receives Grain Payment in Blair Nebraska

The Blair golf club awaits its second government check under the feed grain program after converting 14 acres from corn to fairways. Last spring it received 228.20 as an advance. the club had rented land to farmers before redoing the layout and planting bluegrass and alfalfa. Roland Smith of the local ASCS office said the club meets all requirements and the second payment should be slightly larger.

Blair, Neb Blair Golf Club Roland Smith Blair Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Office Smith

Their Shelter Is A Popular Place

In Salisbury Maryland the Taylors fallout shelter built for four at 1250 dollars drew nine requests to use it as civil defense officials called it ideal amid hurricane Esther. Mrs. Taylor said 12 people sought permission to use the shelter.

U S Tourists Spent 142 Million in Mexico Last Year

U S tourists spent 142 million dollars in Mexico during the past year, wholesalers quoted by the Mexican hotel association convention on Friday.

Tequisquiapan Mexico U. S Mexican Hotel Assn

First Fall Day In Iowa Brings Cold and Rain

The onset of autumn in Iowa brings rain and cool air with highs in the 50s and frosty nights. A band of showers and thunderstorms has affected the state for two days with Davenport hit by a 15 minute squall that uprooted trees and damaged homes.

Iowa United Press International Davenport Dubuque Ottumwa Cedar Rapids

Marion Davies Dies Film Star and Philanthropist

Hollywood mourns Marion Davies 64, cancer patient for three years, died Friday night with husband Capt. Horace Brown at her side. The Ziegfeld Follies alum rose under William Randolph Hearst, built the Versailles of Hollywood, later donated to UCLA and supported veterans and students.

Hollywood Marion Davies Horace Brown Miss Davies New York William Randolph Hearst Ucla Medical Center Marion Cecilia Douras Follies Howard Chandler Christy Harrison Fisher Beverly Hills Beverly of Graystark Blondie The Las Vegas Brown

Signposts Spell New Approach in Berlin Talks

AP report notes apparent shift toward a flexible Berlin bargaining stance amid denials. U S policy remains unchanged but signs point to Western officials urging West Germany to acknowledge East Germany and to potential talks with Moscow on supply routes to Berlin. Key for Khru shchev is whether he seeks compromise or dictates terms, which would shape Western reaction.

New York Germany Russia Berlin U. S East Germany West Germany State Department West Berlin Lucius Clay Kennedy Washington Khrushchev

World Raps Reds Skips U S Praise

The United StatesIA reports overseas reaction to Russia resuming nuclear tests after a 3 year halt is negative. Asians and Near Easterners blame both powers amid criticism of Kremlin while the US airloft tests underground to avoid fallout. Experts say only AEC and defense could judge the dirtiness. officials decline comment.

Washington Russia U.S. Information Agency Kremlin USIA U.S Soviet Union Atomic Energy Commission Defense Department

Police place Alter Pinakothek art collection under 24 hour surveillance

In Munich police mount constant watch over the Alter Pinakothek after a surge of art thefts, aiming to prevent further robberies and safeguard the museum's valued pieces.

Munich Alter Pinakothek

Iowa graduate plans big bid in politics and business

Glenn R. Stine, 25, August graduate from the University of Iowa, files for Fifth district congress candidacy and incorporates American Majors Corp with 10 million shares at 100 dollars each. He plans private offerings, explores investments, brokerage and construction while remaining self employed. His decision to run hinges on future choice, with Neal Smith the current Democrat incumbent. His parents live near Adel, Iowa.

DES Moines UPI University of Iowa Glenn R. Stine Young Republican Club University American Majors Corp Stine Neal Smith Altoona Olin Stine Adel

Vaughan Lands Mayor Suggests New Questions

James S. Vaughan, chair of the Citizens Advisory Committee on Urban Renewal, praised Mayor Meaghan for a constructive step toward renewal in Cedar Rapids. The mayor announced five candidates for the Urban Renewal board and listed questions on displaced families and renewal costs, urging inquiry into blighted housing elimination and federal funding benefits.

Cedar Rapids James S. Vaughan Citizens Advisory Committee On Urban Renewal Jim Meaghan Vaughan St. Luke’s

U S Maintains Berlin Policy on Access and Reunification

Gen Lucius D Clay reaffirmed U S policy in Berlin. no shift toward recognizing East Germany and full ground access for Western allies remains, with air corridor freedom and support for German reunification. West Berlin officials and Bonn critics questioned any change while Mayor Brandt stressed allied obligations to Berlin and Germany.

Berlin Lucius D. Clay A. S Germany U. S West Berlin Kennedy East Germany Clay West Germany U. N East Bonn Adenauer Christian Democratic Party Brandt

Thurgood Marshall Named to Judgeship

President Kennedy sent to the senate the nomination of Thurgood Marshall for the Second Circuit Court of Appeals. He is the second African American named to a federal appellate bench, following William Hastie. Marshall has long served as counsel for the NAACP with a life appointment and a $25,000 salary.

Hyannis Port Kennedy Senate Thurgood Marshall Second Circuit Court of Appeals Marshall Federal Circuit Court of Appeals William Hastie Philadelphia National Assn. For Advancement of Colored People

Norwegians Urged to Fund Dag Hammarskjold Foundation

Oslo reports Premier Gerhardsen and other prominent Norwegians appealed Saturday for donations to support the Dag Hammarskjold Foundation, seeking national backing for its cultural and humanitarian programs.

Oslo Gerhardsen Dag Hammarskjold Foundation

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