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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1940
Page
12
A dense listing outlines suspensions, statutes, and license actions across multiple streets and avenues. It notes suspended penalties for individuals, court actions, marriage licenses for Edence Haupnik and Hearnd of Desart, along with addresses tied to municipal filings and business activity.
A transient, Lloyd Barax 49, was arrested in Perryville Missouri by detectives at 10355 on Thursday as part of an investigation into a lumber company break-in. Four brushes were reported stolen, with two later found in second-hand stores and other shops. Police linked a seller and the lumberyard to the theft, valued at 5959.
A Davenport report notes the grand jury did not indict Mary Arce and several others in a Louisa County fraud case. The panel did not publicly release all final details after extensive testimony and evidence review.
Demands grow for a probe into propaganda by foreign agents. A speaker claims English propagandists have shifted from top flight to middle rankers to avoid notice as he cites stop arrival lists. He argues exposing propaganda aims to keep the nation out of war, while noting that American cities themselves are effective propagandists for Fagaland.
Sioux City defense attorneys pressed to impeach state testimony as Claude Bledser and Peirs Daxis faced fifth day of court. A farmer witness testified about dope peddler Dan O Cannell, claiming he was paid to testify against the defendants before the grand jury. A defense witness also recounted arresting Leona Galington on prostitution charges.
Witnesses from Crooked Rapids and eastern Iowa supported the Chicago to Council Bluffs rail line plan at the Iowa commerce commission hearing. Railroad and truck representatives argued the proposal would speed freight while preserving carload traffic and avoiding elimination of trains. The session adjourned to resume at Carroll on April 9.
The driver pulled across the truck’s path causing a crash. Fire Captain Tim O Brien, of 323 Ravenue NE, was thrown from the truck and treated. doctors say his spinal injury is severe but not immediately dangerous, with three months expected for convalescence. Fireman E F Cherry, Route No 3, suffered head cuts and possible back injury. he was dismissed from St Jukes hospital after frost.
Three persons were slightly hurt in separate accidents reported to police Thursday afternoon and night in Muscatine and adjacent areas. Kaufmann and Graham involved in a rear end collision on Sixteenth Avenue SW near Ninth Street. Washburn claims limited visibility. Dorothy Newman and Len Matthews bruised on Third Avenue bridge in a two vehicle crash. Ralph Anderson blamed another driver for a left turn. Donald McCulloch escaped injury when his car hit a telephone pole on Eighth Street SE. No charges were filed.
A definite improvement was reported Friday in the condition of Dr. Benj F. Shambaugh 69 head of the political science department at the University of Iowa who is suffering an attack of cerebral thrombosis for the first time since Sunday.
Attending physicians reported a veteran, who emerged from a coma Friday morning, recognized his wife and the hospital supervisor. Relatives from North Carolina were present as his pulse and temperature remained normal.
Special to The Cazette Monticello Cedar Rapids students dominate the prelim session with multiple first place solos in Class A to D across tuba trombone trumpet and other instruments, including Roosevelt Cedar Rapids and Marion competitors among top finishers.
Testimony recaps indicate Sergeant Day used a vertical signal during the Krumrox stop while Patrolman Parr testified he used a vertical flashlight signal. Jurors were selected after two hours of witness questioning as prosecutors argue signals matter for the reckless driving case.
Guardian resignations proceed in a case involving an injured Cornell student Brannaman and Braunstman with statements about signing guardianship papers after doctors and an attorney advised. Proceedings were postponed to the January term due to the youth’s condition. Endlers’ report notes agreement to substitute the guardian and a pending parental application.
London reports Allied claim that German submarine losses near 350 of prewar total and convoy efficiency cut March ship losses to 34 vessels totaling 90 397 tons. The figure covers Allied and neutral shipping, about half December and January, following a February surge.
Mrs Dorothy Lewis, 23, of Till Street SW 6, drank a teaspoon of antiseptic and aspirin then fell ill on a Waterloo Cedar Rapids bus. She was taken to St Lukes hospital by ambulance at 8:34 pm Thursday and released later that night. Police say she admitted drinking the liquid in Waterloo before boarding. She became frightened, drank a beverage and milk, then lost consciousness upon arrival.
An early twentieth century report ranks the motion picture industry seventh among the United States leading industries, highlighting its growing economic influence and national significance in trade and employment.
The guardian report states no Brannaman property came to the guardian and only an alleged accident claim remains. Eilers asserts he was informed Brannaman parents refused guardianship and believed the minor’s rights should be protected under court direction.
Rear Admiral Richard E Byrd informed President Roosevelt that the expedition to the Antarctic continent has been accomplished. The President said he received a communication about a week or ten days ago while Byrd was returning from the Antarctic to Punta Arenas, Chile. Volcanic steam is used to heat houses in Iceland.
British bombers attacked the Jade Estuary near Wilhelmshaven and damaged four German destroyers. No British losses or casualties were reported as the formations reconnoitered the naval base and returned safely.
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