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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1946
Page
1
The forecast for Iowa shows Sunday sunny and cool with a high near 82 and a low around 56, warming to mid 80s Monday. Northerly winds around 15 mph expected Sunday. warnings include multiple local traffic fines, license checks, defective equipment, and parking violations.
Special to The Gazette Des Moines audience at the Republican state judicial convention denounces the New Deal as destroying the United States Supreme Court. David M. Elderkin argues government by law not men, cites court politics, and cites Iowa justices facing re election. The convention renominates Garfield Oliver Wennestrom and discusses Democratic rivals. Supreme court pay noted at 7500 dollars.
General Nikolaus von Falkenhorst, Nazi occupation head in Norway, was condemned to die by firing squad by a British and Norwegian court for his responsibility in the execution of Allied officers captured in Norway.
The Civil Aeronautics Administration approved modifications for the Lockheed Constellation to allow a return to regular airline service. The FAA expects changes to be completed on several planes within three weeks in airline shops.
More than 1,700 servicemen were planned to disembark Saturday on two troopships in San Francisco. The Pitt, sailing from Samar, carried 1,445 navy personnel 205 marines and 17 army. the President Buchanan from Pearl Harbor carried 86 army.
Free event at Cedar Rapids municipal airport features whirring gas and rubber model planes from across Iowa and beyond competing for over 500 dollars in prizes. Program runs 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. with gas and rubber divisions and an U control display showcasing new flight methods.
Evaluators describe two atomic tests near ships Nevada and others, noting lethal neutron and gamma radiation, extensive radioactive water hazards, and extensive damage to as many as 20 vessels within a half mile. The findings urge greater ship spacing, decentralization of yards, and revised designs to reduce blast and radiation effects.
Mrs Thomas Troy 71 of 915 Seventeenth Street NE died in a local hospital at 9 45 p m Friday after a brief illness. She owned the Shamrock Sandwich Shop for 16 years and lived in Cedar Rapids 35 years. Survived by two daughters Sister Mary Ursula Sacred Heart convent Cedar Rapids and Mrs Stanley Cocker Cedar Rapids a son Thomas E Troy and a nephew. Services Tuesday at St Matthew's Church with burial at Mt Calvary cemetery. Rosary Monday at the Brady mortuary and callers may view after 2 p m Sunday.
A locomotive collided head on with a Long Island Railroad electric passenger train near Port Washington station injuring ten passengers seriously. Both the conductor and engineer were killed in the wreck on Saturday.
Senator Austin of Vermont resigns from the Senate to become the American representative on the World Security Council. The move shifts the balance of power as he departs after serving in Washington.
Edwin Serovy of Cedar Rapids area north on Center Point road said a man near his chicken house fired at him when he turned on a light at 9 30 p m Friday night. The assailant fled after the gunfire.
Judge Floyd Philbrick Saturday sentenced Clifford Lee Stroud a 90 day jail term with 60 days suspended after he pled guilty to embezzling 30 dollars collected last January for delivering two tons of coal for Chadima Coal Company.
Nealy Booker of Des Moines and Orville Trimble aged 32 of 521 Fourth Avenue SE were sentenced by Judge Floyd Philbrick to one year in county jail after pleading guilty to stealing a suit from Killian’s on Thursday and selling it in a Cedar Rapids second hand shop.
SAN FRANCISCO AP Ensign Matthew Wrublewski 24 Clinton Iowa was convicted by a Navy court martial of manslaughter in the death of Lt. Roland F. Travis in Hawaii on August 7 1944. Wrublewski testified he had been drinking and did not remember the shooting. Eight captains and one commander in the court unanimously agreed on the verdict.
Cedar Rapids recruiting office reports three local men have enlisted in the navy. Richard D. Stratton re-enlisted as radar man third class, David A. Fluegel joined as electronic technician mate, and Wayne J. Marchal entered the regular navy. Fluegel heads to Great Lakes, Marchal to San Diego for training.
Three boys ages 16 and 14 were arrested after stealing two cases of ammunition from the Nash Finch warehouse. Police recovered a case of 500 shotgun shells and 10,000 .22 caliber bullets at a boy’s residence. Detectives Kruidemier Stusak and Simon led the investigation.
The Church of Christ at 716 Eighth Avenue SW will hold a Bible study at 10 a.m. Sunday with a 10 50 talk and 11 10 communion. Evening service is set for 7 30 and Wednesday Bible study at 7 30 p.m.
The Gazette will publish tomorrow the pairings for the Ellis Park A golf tournament in its sports section.
Donald E. Burlingham of 2525 Johnson avenue NW was taken to St. Luke's hospital by Ambulance Service Friday evening after a contusion to the lower left leg occurred while he was moving a metal beam in a net at Iowa Manufacturing Company.
President Truman named a three member emergency board to investigate the Pullman wage dispute with ORC represented employees. The panel includes Dr. I L Sharfman Judge Robert G Simmons and Dr. W H Hamilton. Hearing set for Monday in Chicago with testimony expected within ten days. board has 30 days to report findings.
Des Moines AP reports hundreds of Iowa landlords who raised rents while the OPA paused seek permission to keep higher rates. OPA official Joan Beller said boosts require justification, with some cases allowed. In June, 116 units authorized increases and 207 eviction certificates issued. Average granted rise was $4 per unit from a $31 base, and most rents now roll back to June 30 levels, making future increases tough.
The University of Iowa School of Religion announces two new appointees. Rabbi Judah Goldin becomes associate professor, replacing Rabbi Morris N. Kertzer who resigns to lead a New York City congregation. Dr. O D Foster named guest Protestant professor and will teach Religion in the Americas.
Cancer caused 74 of 437 deaths at city hall in early 1946 six months per Dr Mulson Linn county clinical society. Deaths split 35 men and 39 women while St Luke's Hospital discharged 90 cancer patients, 37 men and 53 women. Early diagnosis urged as curable when caught early.
Marion News notes Frank Clark remains in critical condition at Mercy Hospital with no visitors permitted. Mr and Mrs Paul Wulfsberg travel to northern Minnesota for two weeks. their son Gary stays with grandparents Mr and Mrs E C Hamm. Freshly dressed spring fries and stewing hens from Gordon Hatchery listed. Phone 134 Adv.
Improvement was reported Saturday in the condition of C. L. Granger of 1073 Sixth street who has been ill for several months. Pvt. Donald Parsons, just back from Germany, visited Marion for a short time and left Friday for Fort Sheridan to receive his dis. He will return home Monday.
Mrs. Fred Putnam arrives in Spokane Washington Saturday after a three week visit with her brother Arthur Hanson and sisters Edith Gordon Benedict and Minnie Ahl.
The Rev. T. J. McElliott, after two weeks illness, said Saturday he expected to officiate at mass in St. Joseph's Catholic church on Sunday.
Help wanted advertisement for laundry position. Apply in person at Marion Cleaners to discuss duties and qualifications.
Mr and Mrs Leigle Fleisher and children Mark and Peter travel to Milwaukee to visit Mrs Fleisher's mother in a family outing.
Mr and Mrs Merle Knight are summoned to Monticello on Friday due to the death of Mrs Knights brother Maurice Maire.
Mrs. Kathleen Goodyear earned medalist honors at the invitational golf meet held Friday at Maquoketa Country Club. Eight women from Indian Creek Country Club participated in the event.
A compilation of church services and pastors across Marion area. Details cover Marion Churches Baptist, St Josephs Catholic, Christian, Congregational, Free Methodist, Methodist, Union services, Presbyterian, Westminster Fellowship, St Pauls Lutheran, Prairie Chapel, Seventh Day Church of God with service times, sermon topics, and visiting pulpit arrangements.
Dr. Howard Thurman visiting preacher and former Howard University dean will speak at St. Pauls Methodist Church in Iowa City on Sunday. He will discuss The Quest for Fulfillment as part of his guest sermon. He serves as co pastor of the Church For the Fellowship of All Peoples in San Francisco and plans seven months of church work annually.
The CIO United Packinghouse Workers proposed a contract with a guaranteed 52 weeks of 40 hours per employee, a social security fund, and higher wages. Contracts with five large firms expire Aug. 11, with parallel expirations for rival unions. Ralph Helstein urged job continuity unless talks break off.
Notice is hereby given that the last will and testament of Julian Northrup, late of Linn County Iowa, has been admitted to probate in the District Court. The hearing will occur at the Cedar Rapids Court House on a stated date in August with probate administration to follow. Wm. F E Treichler, Clerk of District Court, Cedar Rapids Iowa.
Notice is hereby given that Elliott, Mortis Shuttleworth and others have been appointed as executors of the estate of Max Oshman of Linn County Iowa. All persons indebted to the estate are asked to make payment and all claims must be filed with the Clerk of Linn County District Court.
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