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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1962
Page
2
President Kennedy argues that foreign aid keeps underdeveloped nations free, preventing communist takeover and preserving peace. He warns against cutting aid and says the program beats communism, while Rep. Passman calls aid a bottomless pit and cites fiscal risk.
President and Mrs. Kennedy extend a cordial greeting to President Mohammed Ayub Khan of Pakistan at Quonset Point. Full military honors accompany an unofficial visit and a luncheon at Hammersmith Farm attended by US and Pakistani officials.
DeWitt motel operator Ed Svenksen filed an assault complaint against Robert Bluejacket 32 of Tulsa alleging he was struck for refusing to rent a room to him and two companions. Bluejacket and the others, Owen Kelly 52 and Lee Swarthout 58, worked for Tower Maintenance and Salvage Co. of Tulsa. Bluejacket was jailed on 500 bond pending Monday appearance.
Fay ette teenager Jean Marie Mohlis, 18, was hospitalized in fair condition after her car was struck by a Great Western freight train on the Fayette Bremer county line near Oran crossing. The collision left the car a total wreck, with fractures to her leg and arm and multiple cuts. The train dragged the wrecked vehicle about a quarter mile along the tracks.
A detective hidden in a closet with a decoy officer trapped a rapist and strangler, Charles Gumby, 37, in a bathroom shootout. Gumby was found dead as detectives linked his fingerprints to two earlier Brooklyn slayings. Boston police opened a separate homicide probe into possible ties to six women in the summer.
Special to The Gazette Independence Victor White 72 former Buchanan county treasurer died Sunday evening in an Independence hospital. He was a banker in Dyersville and Sherrill Iowa from 1911 to 1931 and farmed near Independence before being elected county treasurer in 1941 retiring in 1961 for health reasons. Survivors include his wife Emma five sons John Vincent of Independence Father Norman White of Mason City Victor Jr and Joseph of Rockford Ill a daughter Mrs Jack Schwertzer of Rockford two brothers Alfred and Raymond of Worthington and two sisters Rose White and Mrs Peter Mangerinch of Earlville. Services at St John Catholic church Wednesday at 9 30 a.m. Rosary Tuesday 8 p.m. Hawe funeral home.
Urgent call for assistance with everyday problems. Contact EM 2-112 for an ad writer to craft notices and listings.
Six Iowa graduates are selected for the University of Chicago Small Town Talent Search. Four hail from Eastern Iowa and enroll with the class of 575 freshmen. Nominees include Dan Holtz Vinton Frederick Lyford Marion John Pazour Marion Leroy Matthias Oelwein Betty Bartley Centerville and Richard Moles Shenandoah.
Des Moines AP reports an auction of old state equipment raised about 2500 dollars. Secretary Gary Gill said the sale included chairs filing cabinets typewriters and dictating machines. The items were stored in the Capitol attic.
A U S Army convoy from West Germany to Berlin was held up nearly 21 hours by Soviet guards at Marienborn. The 80 man, 26 vehicle unit from the 2nd battle group 12th infantry faced unclear delays as a second convoy passed through earlier in 66 minutes.
Burglars pried open the Decorah high school principal's office Saturday night and breached a locked filing cabinet. About 35 dollars in change was stolen.
Proceedings show the Linn County Board of Supervisors meeting in session on September 4 1962 approving release of institutional liens against property in Cedar Rapids and other actions including road safety at Indian Creek and tax exemptions for 1962 payable 1963. Claims 5752 to 5867 listed with numerous county offices and staff expenses.
Gustav M Ihde 57 died at his Marion home after living in Garnavillo and Mineral Wells Texas born June 22 1905 in Garnavillo. He served in World War II and worked for Pickwick Co He leaves wife Eva daughter Lorace Stade Gordon Gossman seven grandchildren brother LeRoy Ihde and his mother. Services at St Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Garnaville burial at Garnaville Tuecke Funeral Home in charge.
The Marion Canton No. 7 and auxiliary will meet Wednesday at 6 30 for supper in the IOOF hall. The general meeting follows at 7 30. Women's Relief Corps meets Wednesday at 2 in Memorial hall. Bay House new owners Dale J Wicke purchase 940 Seventeenth Street from James Warner with possession Oct 1. Kensinger Realtors handled sale. Dr Floyd Domer of Cincinnati visits parents Mr and Mrs Ray Domer for a week. he is on the faculty of Cincinnati University.
Clara Alexander Baumgartner aged 70, former Marion and Cedar Rapids resident, died Monday in Bellflower California. Survived by two sons Elwyn Cedar Rapids and Dean Bellflower a daughter Evelyn Washington DC two grandchildren six brothers including Dewey Cedar Rapids and Richard Baumgartner Marion and two sisters including Mrs Howard Leeks Marion. Services will be at Bellflower.
Chickadee Blue Birds held an outing at Palisades Kepler State Park with breakfast before a round trip hike between the upper and lower areas. The six members ended with a noon wiener roast, as listed in Marion notices.
Cambodian authorities said a patrol captured an armed group of Laotians who crossed the border about 200 miles north of Phnom Penh. The incident was reported from Saigon by AP.
Classified notice seeking a part time farm hand to work at the last house on Spruce Avenue. Requires reliable assistance with daily chores and general upkeep. Apply to the Bos Boy Manager at the Athletic Club Sheraton Montrose Hotel. Sector refers to location and contact in the hotel complex.
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