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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1952
Page
13
The Daily Record reviews Sunday weather with high and low readings for cities from Minneapolis to Los Angeles and notes mixed precipitation. Iowa and Minnesota public notices list court fines, births, deaths, and obituaries across multiple towns with counts and locations.
Robert Benish aged 34 of 515 Eighth Avenue SE pled guilty in superior court to drunkenness disturbing the peace and resisting an officer. He had barricaded himself in his room with a loaded shotgun Sunday afternoon before patrolmen Baresh and Morey talked him into surrendering the weapon without force. Detectives Navratil and Mackey responding to the scene were later injured in a squad car collision at Tenth Street and Third Avenue SE while an ambulance scene followed.
An American marine was shot and grazed on the head when his jeep was ambushed on a northern road to Seoul within 15 miles of the city and 25 miles south of the battlefront. Officers noted the incident as a hazard likely during President-elect Eisenhower’s visit. Three bullet holes were found in the jeep.
In New Orleans police investigate the murder of socialite Mrs James L Cooper 30 found in her apartment with a fractured skull. Police questioned her husband 42 who owns the Court of the Two Sisters restaurant in the French Quarter. The couple married in 1950 and separated last July.
Des Moines reports official canvass of the November 4 commerce commission races. Full term results show Reed 698,859. Conway 443,640. Kaiser 1,883. Sherer 802. Short term winner Ropes 896,081. Tapscott 436,025. Governor and lieutenant governor canvass to be completed by the state legislature.
Five people died in Iowa weekend traffic accidents. Francis Revoir, 21, of Lansing perished when his car ran off a county road and hit a tree near his farm home after allegedly falling asleep. Walter Hill found the wreck around 1 a.m. Revoir’s body was taken to John Burk Funeral Home. Paul Maurer, 40, of Davenport, district manager of Toledo Scale, died when his auto struck a bridge seven miles north of Davenport on Highway 61. he was alone. The Haefts Merle, 22, and Mary, 19, of Seattle were killed after their car skidded into a semi on Highway 30 near Tama. Authorities prepared to transport Merle to Woodville Ohio and await word on Mary’s disposition. One man was killed and two injured when a truck they were hiding in struck a parked car two miles west of Sheffield. Klaus Steenhard, 66, of Meservey died in the 6 p.m. Sunday crash. his son-in-law and daughter were hospitalized.
Iowa Good Roads Association members discuss funding to double highway construction over ten years. President James W. Wilson cites a needed 500 million dollar program and 50 million annually, weighing tax, bond, and alternative funding options while noting 1952 was strong but funds are limited for 1953.
Charles E Dove, a Dubuque Republican defeated in the November state representative race, reported $1138 in contributions and $1138 in expenditures. Major money came from the Dubuquette Central committee and the Dove for State Representative committee. Expenditures covered letters to voters, advertising, and radio time. The state representative salary is $2000 for a two year term.
Mrs Edwin Hetherington 1527 Bever Avenue SE Cedar Rapids died Sunday after a brief illness. With husband they ran a mail advertising and letter service for 36 years retiring in 1940. Born Oct 8 1878 in Jesup she managed office work for the business and served many clubs. Survived by husband a nephew and three nieces. Services Wednesday at 1 30 p.m. Turner chapel with burial at Cedar Memorial cemetery.
Washington Irving Endicott 92 of Keokuk longtime editorial writer for The Cedar Rapids Gazette and authority on the American Indian died at home Sunday night. He served as inspector of Indian affairs in 14 states with 40 to 58 tribes. Survived by daughter Winifred Endicott Madole and two daughters in Los Angeles Paul Lower and Roth Endicott. Burial at Linwood cemetery Tuesday at 3 30 p.m. Graveside services by Rev. Edwin T. Settle.
Waterworks employees in a Cedar Rapids AFL Local 231 push for separate contract talks and a 40 hour week distinct from other city departments. They seek wage gains, three weeks vacation after 15 years, and seniority start dates, with the council to discuss privately after superintendent Louis endorses the plan.
Mrs Sumie Kawasaki founder and president of the Women's Livelihood Cooperative Association says the group is deeply in the red and the only way out is to hire a male business manager. The remark came after a woman admitted she cannot handle the purse strings as effectively as a man.
The case in Chicago was continued to January 5 due to illness of Willis Hotchkiss, the government's chief counsel, delaying proceedings in the high profile antitrust action.
Cedar Rapids police held a 5 year old Anamosa boy accused of attempting to steal a car Sunday night. He was caught trying to start a car near the Ambulance Service garage and taken into custody shortly before midnight. He will be turned over to juvenile authorities.
Jury selection started Monday for a personal injury and damage action against Colonial Baking Co of Cedar Rapids and Donald Aalberg versus Watkins Motor Lines Co and David Johnson of Thomasville Ga. The suit stems from a Jan 4 1951 highway 218 collision.
Mary K. Murray 45 of Marion and Roy Marvin Rice 37 of 387 Thirty-second street drive SE were charged with drunk driving after Saturday night arrests. Murray pled guilty before Judge Floyd Philbrick, fined 300 dollars plus costs. Rice, free on bond, was scheduled for arraignment later. Murray was arrested about 8 24 p.m. Saturday in Marion by Patrolman Richard Caylor after a report she struck two parked cars.
Linn County residents lined up in the courthouse lobby to buy the 1953 motor vehicle registration plates. The sale began Monday and some lines stretched nearly across the hall. Cars must display new plates by February 1 or face a penalty.
List of Monday court dismissals includes Moses Slick guardian for Raymond Slick vs Sam Clark Maye Davenport and Kenneth Finn for personal injury, plus divorce case Thomas A Kehne vs Betty Jo Kehne and foreclosures against Wilbur W Perry Delphine Perry and Baxter Motors, plus Local Trademarks Inc vs Franklin P Goodrow and Nels Tvedt vs Merle Severson for personal injury and damage.
Cedar Rapids city council notes early season displays with 26 foot trees in Plaza and Greene Square to be lit by about 50 bulbs each. Parks Commissioner Richard C. Jones reports annual Christmas tree costs covered by parks department.
Three Cedar Rapids motorists pled guilty to reckless driving and paid fines totaling 250 dollars. Norman Strain and LeRoy Pegarick each fined 100 dollars plus costs, Edward Casey 50 dollars plus costs. Strain arrested after straddling center line at First avenue and First street W as light stayed green. Pegarick after veering off road near Mayon ballroom. Casey clocked at 95 mph on First avenue E near Nineteenth street.
Local notices describe a tax delinquency sale in Cedar Rapids with bids on unpaid taxes and penalties. The article clarifies buyer rights, owner redemption terms, and the three year duration before title transfer, plus related community events and meetings.
Washington report says Republicans rejected a proposal to ride elephants at the inaugural parade while Democrats would ride in donkey carts. Parade chair Edward K.R. Carr ruled the idea too flashy for the event.
Des Moines plans to ask the 1959 state legislature for extended vacation time for state employees. The proposal would grant one week after one year, two weeks after two years, three weeks for five to nine years, four weeks for ten to fourteen years, and five weeks for fifteen or more years of service. The current law allows one week after one year and two weeks after two years.
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