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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1955
Page
1
The forecast calls for mostly fair and warmer weather with a low around 45 to 52 and a Friday night to Saturday high near 72 to 86 depending on location. Extended outlook shows a chance of scattered thundershowers west Saturday night with partial cloudiness and mild conditions Sunday.
In Marion and surrounding towns children faced immunization with stories of bravery and mixups. A second grader preferred shots to polio hospital, Don Kensinger feared no more, and a Cedar Rapids girl joked it tickles. College township clinics treated 183 youngsters, improving speed over last year due to better organization. One janitor burned leftover vaccine and syringes by mistake.
Giovanni Gronchi, a left wing Christian Democrat and president of the chamber of deputies, won the presidency by a 658 to 70 vote. He will succeed Luigi Einaudi who steps down May 11, triggering an automatic resignation of the Scelba cabinet. It is unknown if Scelba will lead a new government.
Two marines Homer Watson and Arthur Manthey set out from South Bend to Michigan City Indiana walking 40 miles. Each step earns a penny donated to the Salk vaccine fund with a matching pledge by donors. A radio car relays the penny news to the walkers. They carry full packs and plan C rations and roadside sleep if pennies fall short.
The article notes meteorologists detecting shifting winds delaying a test shot near Las Vegas. Officials insist safety drives the program, canceling tests if weather or staffing falter, aiming for zero injuries across five detonation series despite high powered devices comparable to Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
James H. Clark 63, of Cedar Rapids and Miami Beach, died suddenly in a downtown cafeteria. He was born December 21, 1891, a Carnegie Tech graduate, World War I veteran, and member of numerous fraternal and civic organizations. Services set for Saturday at 11:30 am at Turner chapel with Rose Croix rites.
The Iowa House approved a bill boosting Cedar Rapids council pay from 6750 to 8300 and top limits to 7000 for commissioners, with Fort Dodge Keokuk and Burlington included. The measure moves to Gov. Leo Hoegh for signature and would take effect after publication. Mayor Sedlacek expects action by June 1. Additional amendments would raise municipal court salaries on a graduated scale.
Romanian defector Jan Cimpu said Ana Pauker former Romanian foreign minister fired in 1952 is under house arrest in Bucharest. A friend of a Copenhagen fleeing chauffeur delivers food and necessities to her and she cannot leave her home.
Cedar Rapids parks will open for the weekend season with all facilities including fireplaces food and water available Saturday and Sunday. Reservations are required through the city hall park department office 48121 as announced by Parks Commissioner Richard C Jones.
Lizzie Vavra 77 of Fairfax route 1 widow of Joseph Vavra died at home after a long illness. Born in Ely on November 9 1877 she was lifelong in the Fairfax area and active in Bohemian Moravian Reformed church and Johanna society. Survived by two daughters four grandchildren eight great grandchildren three sisters two brothers. husband died 1946. Services Sunday at 2 30 pm in Bohemian Moravian Reformed church with three pastors. Burial in Trular cemetery Ely. Friends may call after 2 pm Saturday at Barta Prey chapel.
Word has been received of the recent death of Charles E Claus sen a Cedar Rapids resident most of his life at the home of a son Richard in Concord California He was 80 and formerly worked for the Farmers Insurance Company and the Cedar Rapids Insurance Company He had lived with his son for the last 15 years Surviving are three grandchildren of Concord and a sister Mrs Bertha Anslinger of Sacramento His wife Susie died in 1948 Services will be held in Concord Saturday with burial in Linwood Cemetery Cedar Rapids
Isaac Monson of 1008 Eighth Street SW died Thursday after fifty years in the community. Funeral services will be held in Turner chapel at 1:30 p.m. Saturday conducted by Rev. D. Keith Irwin of Olivet Presbyterian Church. Burial is in Linwood Cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel.
Rangoon Burma Premier U Nu said Australia and New Zealand should attend the upcoming Asian African conference if they consider themselves Asians. The remark was made Friday as he addressed regional issues.
City officials approved a unanimous plan to rezone about 80 acres south of Thirty-fourth Avenue from heavy to light industrial while keeping adjacent North Western tracks heavy industrial. The action followed petitions and protests by residents and the CIO Industrial Union Council.
TOGO Japan AP reports Osaka elders concluded a mayoral race would cause friction among villagers. All six candidates withdrew, resulting in no election this Saturday. The move leaves the office unfilled and preserves the status quo in the hamlet.
The cruiser Bremerton departed San Francisco carrying the cremated remains of Vice Admiral Frank Lowry who died on March 26 and were to be scattered at sea.
The Senate approved a $4,410,750 education capital improvements bill by 46 to 0 and sent it to the House. It also backed a $1,173,000 two year conservation capital bill by 42 to 1, establishing county conservation boards though with a stripped provision allowing condemnation.
Des Moines Iowa senator George Scott a West Union Republican was stricken with mumps on Thursday in a casu alty reporting brief.
The debate centers on unit voting for school reorganizations and a new equalization plan to aid districts with high schools and larger enrollments. The measure ties general aid to district spending and excludes duplicate aid, while lawmakers discuss adjournment and related education bills amid a bank robbery incident and legislative committee actions.
The Iowa chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association holds its annual spring meeting at the Montrose hotel in Cedar Rapids. Talks by Dr H Lloyd Miller on Obstetrics and Dr John R Huey on Hip Pathology are on the program with a film on Ultrasonics. A 2:30 pm business meeting and a Cerebral Palsy clinic open house follow as about 60 therapists from across the state attend.
The 19 dog-problem solution seekers warn the measure may create more difficulties than it solves and unfairly penalizes responsible owners. They request delay of council action while further study and understanding guide a better alternative.
The 1955 Boy Scout Exposition starts this evening at Farm Youth Center and Exhibitions Hall Hawkeye Downs with 7 to 9 30 PM access tonight and Saturday Arena shows run nightly with awards for outstanding displays at 8 PM Saturday Indian dancers from pack 67 sponsored by Anamosa Methodist church pack 202 with Cub songs and troop 202 Boy Scout band sponsored by Longfellow PTA Iowa City and a parade by pack 33 Cleveland school Cubs Scouts and Explorers from 21 Eastern Iowa communities participate in the event.
Charlotte Shivvers of Cornell College Mt Vernon won the preliminary round in the Interstate Oratorical Association contest sponsored by Northwestern University at Evanston Ill. She was slated to compete again Friday afternoon. Students from colleges and universities in 13 states competed.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette offers Mail Away and Lay Away plans for summer travelers. Mail Away stops delivery at home, mails issues to a vacation address, and resumes on return. Lay Away pauses delivery, stacks daily copies for pickup on return, and resumes afterward.
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