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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1948

Page

2

Chiang Kai-shek seeks U.S. aid after talks with Marshall

Mme Chiang Kai-shek conferred with Secretary of State Marshall for the second time in 24 hours and left encouraged, saying she wants to know anyone who has seen an end to the Reds. She pressed her appeal for aid during her U.S. visit as President Truman discussed foreign affairs with his cabinet.

Washington Mme Chiang Kai-shek Marshall Chine General Marshall Chi Marshalle Burg Chiang United Sttates Aglp Truman China Connally D-Texas White House Mme. Chiang Senate Foreign Relations Committee Paul G. Hoffman Economic Cooperation Hoffman England Korea Japan

Weather and Police Court Roundup in Daily Record

Weather notes show mostly cloudy skies in Iowa with brief light rain possible, turning colder Sunday night into Monday with northwesterly winds 20 to 25 mph. Temperature ranges cited and winds shift from west to northwest in western areas. Police Court records: multiple drunkenness, curfew, reckless driving, speeding, and parking violations with fines listed for Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas.

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Local residents sentenced and public notices update

intoxication case sentences include Donald Jones and John Irish both sent to 30 days in county jail. Cristine H. R. Church ill suspended Jones fine. fire and alarm reports list grass fires and car antifreeze incident with multiple fire companies responding. births and deaths noted in several towns with names and dates. obituaries mention Anna Rathbun and Elmer Spicher.

Donald Jones Chariton John Irish Shellsburg Cristine H. R. Churchill Jones

Notice of Estate and Probate in Rural Iowa

Notice records indicate a probate filing in Iowa with estate details for a deceased individual. The brief notice cites an executor, local court, and a schedule of claims and deadlines for interested parties to respond.

Fragmentary OCR Item Norse Fragment Charles Pettorney

A distorted OCR snippet mentions Charles Pettorney amid an unclear event. Names and exact actions are not clearly readable, leaving the core fact as an unidentified item tied to a person named Pettorney and various stray letters.

Palestine Plan Clears Barrier

U N political committee approves a Palestine conciliation plan and a five power panel to name three nations to appoint representatives. The plan aims to urge Arabs and Jews to settle differences, but faces Arab opposition and a two thirds general assembly requirement while Western critics call it too weak.

Paris U.N Palestine Con Commission Ig Five United States Britain France China Russia Commission E Conciliation Palestine Holy Lane General Assembly

$21 746 Mystery Is Still Unsolved

Detectives remained at a standstill as they pursued a mystery tied to 21746.86 found in a garbage can at 609 Second Avenue SW. Detective Jake Stusak reported Mrs Dell Connally found a tarp sack on her porch and police moved the money to a bank vault pending further clearance.

Thursda Secon Avenue Jake Stusak Dell Connally Second Avenue Frank Burecek Reap Bank and Trust Company Fridy Connally Bukacek

Two Men Fined For Reckless Driving In Court

Harold Dvorsky aged 21 of 1427 Fourth Street and Richard Lyness of Manchester pled guilty to reckless driving Saturday in traffic court. Dvorsky fined 40 dollars plus costs after police say he drove 55 miles per hour on East Avenue near Fourth Street. Lyness fined 25 dollars. Police report Dvorsky cut through a service station at Thirteenth Street to avoid a traffic light and missed two pedestrians.

Harold Dvorsky Fourth Street Richard Lyness Manchester Henry Christianson Thirty-seventh Street Ervin Gosenberg Iowa City Ted Gness Fis AauEirst Avenue Dvorsky Thirteenth Street Lta Fatoess

Milk bill mystery uncovered in attic note

In Quincy Massachusetts an old unpaid milk bill from 1914 was found by Mrs. Dor Bigelow. The torn check, intended for Pyle, had vanished years earlier and was returned to his daughter with a note stating that the discovery had restored her faith in man.

Quincy Mass Pyle Dor Bigelow Low

Reds Forecast No Near Term Showdown Says Kazmayer

Robert Kazmayer, world traveler and author, argues the Russians bluff toward war and a major clash is unlikely. He notes blockades and military posture stop short of a Europewide conflict, while urging the United States to leverage its industrial base for lasting peace. He also criticizes a decline in American citizenship responsibility and parental discipline.

Moscow Washington United States Robert Kazmayer Busin Kazmayes Europe Berlin Vienna Kazmayer

Two Iowa teens plead guilty to purse larceny

Mrs Eva Vogel aged 20 and Miss Nadine Medinger 18 of 804 Sixteenth St SE pleaded guilty to simple larceny in a Cedar Rapids case. Judge G K Thompson sentenced them to three months each but suspended on good behavior after bounty of $21.50 was divided from the purse. They were accused of taking the money from a store counter and later trying to access a bank safety box before arrest. The judge warned against tavern lingering and threatened revocation of suspension if rules were violated.

Eva Vogel Nadine Medinger Sixteenth Street SE G. K. Thompson Vogel Cedar Rapids Elsie Ds Ayenue Miss Medinger Arends Merchants National Bank Thompson

Oelwein Soldier Given Plea Date For Forgery Charge

Cpl Charles Eugene Cousins 24 of Oelwein was ordered to plead next Wednesday at 9 a.m. on forgery charges. Judge Thompson appointed counsel. Arraigned Friday, bond set at 3500, jailed in lieu of bail. Police said he passed two checks at Kinney Hoe and Big Shoe stores while AWOL from Fort Knox.

Charles Eugene Cousins Oelwein G. K. Thompson Ousins A.W.O.L Fort Knox Lyle Marshall Cousins Kinneyhoe

Tobin sues Century Cab for $10,000 over July collision

Ollie Tobin filed a $10,000 damage suit against Jay William Van Orsdol and Marvin and Ethel Hart doing business as the Century Cab Company. He alleges a Century cab struck him about 1 15 p.m. last July 22 while he was crossing Third street at Eighth avenue SE.

Ollie Tobin Jay William van Orsdol Marvin and Ethel Hart Century Cab Company Tobin Century Cab Third Street Eighth Avenue SE

Barton Pleads Guilty To Second OMVI Count

Barton Barton of Davenport appeared in district court Saturday and pled guilty to a second offense of drunk driving from last March. Judge G K Thompson set December 23 at 10 a m for sentencing.

Waldron Chase Barton Davenport G. K. Thompson Barton

Woman Sues Over Alleged Tavern Fight for 2600 Dollars

Jean H. Pray sues Viola Davis for 2600 dollars claiming injuries from a punch at Midway tavern 810 Third Street SE at about 11:45 pm on November 27. Pray seeks 1500 for art and 1000 for exemplary damages in the petition.

Jean H. Pray Viola Davis Egedly Arta Midway Tavern Third Street

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A report describes a tiff resulting in a punch to her face, causing bruising and an injured eye and facial discoloration.

Foreclosure suits filed in Wan County District Court

Two foreclosure actions filed Saturday in Wan County District Court target mortgages and farm property. M. E. McCrabb seeks $25.06 from G. A. Larson and Maud Robbins plus mortgage foreclosure on a Viola area farm. Charles Brownell sues E. McSpadden and Mary McSpadden for $45.2 and foreclosure on a chat mortgage.

Wan M. E. McCrabb G. A. Larson Maud R Obbins Viola Charles Brownell E. McSpadden Mary McSpadden

Speer seeks judgment over dairy cattle shipment damages

Gene M Speer asks for 943 dollars for alleged injuries to 26 cows shipped April 24 1946 from Milwaukee to Orlando Florida. He claims cows arrived hurt with one killed en route and another dying after arrival due to mishandling. The state case against Floyd Harvey Harger for drunk driving is continued to November term by Judge Floyd Philbrick.

Gene M. Speer Alwaukee Speer Orlando Fla Floyd Harvey Harger Floyd Philbrick

Judge awards Citizens Loan Co. default judgment

Friday Judge G K Thompson grants Citizens Loan Company a default judgment of 220.20 against William Crookshank on a promissory note.

G. K. Thompson Citizens Loan Company William Crookshank

Paster Distributing Co Sues Bank For 214 20 On Account

The Paster Distributing Co filed suit against Bank Lewis seeking two hundred fourteen dollars and twenty cents on an open account. The action names Bank Lewis as defendant and seeks repayment based on alleged outstanding charges.

Paster Comny Friday Lewis

Judge Floyd Philbrick’s chamber redecoration begins

The courthouse enters a redecorating phase with Judge Floyd Philbrick’s chamber first to be painted in green instead of the building’s usual buff and brown scheme.

Floyd Philbrick

CIO Plans Civil Rights Meet in Cedar Rapids

The Iowa State CIO Council sponsors two civil rights conferences in Cedar Rapids December 9 at the YWCA. The 2 p.m. afternoon session features Ken Everhart and Nat Grey with a focus on community action against racial discrimination. The 8 p.m. evening session discusses the union role in fighting discrimination.

Iowa State Cio Council Cedar Rapids W.C Sharen Ken Everhart Iowa State Industrial Union Council Nat Grey National Labor Service CIO

Two Carried Safely From Burning Dwelling

In Rock Island Illinois an infant and a 67 year old man were carried to safety from a fire that heavily damaged a fire apartment building at 11 30 a m Friday The two year old Michael Householder was carried to safety by a neighbor Johnston 62 was returning home when the fire started and helped his bed fast husband to a neighbor s home The owner couple of the building held no others in the 22 occupants at the time No damage estimate yet available

Rock Island, Ill Bernie Michael Householder Ae Corre Saiatana Johnston Cuseholder

Soviets Try to Pressure Clay in Berlin Chokehold

AP analyst John M. Roberts Jr. reports Soviet tactics aim to deter General Lucius D. Clay from leaving Berlin. Despite propaganda and threats, Germans resist Communist pressures as airlift endures through winter, with Clay remaining in Berlin until a period of quiet allows departure.

John M. Roberts, Jr Lucius D. Clay Berlin Theal Otten America Adolf Hitler Clay Germany

Knapp Charged With Malicious Injury to Building

Harold Knapp, 37, of Kenridge Terrace, arraigned on a charge of malicious injury to a building. He allegedly broke off a door leading to Elmer Hempy’s apartment in a building owned by Mrs. A. S. Long at 526 Sixth Avenue SE after failing to find his wife. Bail set at 500 dollars.

Harold Knapp Kenridge Terrace H. R. Churchill Knapp Elmer Hempy A. S. Long Sixth Avenue SE David Elderkin Elderkin

Townsend Victory and Masonic Officers Elected for 1949

Townseling news notes a 6 p.m. supper and testify session in K hall. Worshipful Master Hermon Loner of No. 263 AF&AM announces Carl R. Butterfield as master for 1949, with W. H. Osborn and Ray Pollock as senior and junior wardens. O. Lee Eckert and Otto F. Hanzlik re-elected as secretary and treasurer. Also mentions two-way radio ad and Christmas pup demand. A separate police report mentions a man arrested near Wh Ion at 1 a.m. after drunkenness and disturbing the peace.

Hermon Loner Af&am Carl R. Butterfield Butterfield Fred Hollands W. H. Osborn Ray Pollock O. Lee Eckert Otto F. Hanzlik Poe Callie

DVORAK Exec Stewart Wines Report

Unclear OCR text mentions DVORAK, Exec Stewart, wines, possibly a business note. Fragmentary details reference monetary terms and people names unclear in this readable segment.

Dvorak Exec Stewart Wines Ren Ee

B A Barlow Dies After Long Illness

Byron A. Barlow, age unknown, of 3338 C Avenue NE, died in a Cedar Rapids hospital after a long illness. Funeral services are set for 11 a.m. Monday at Westminster Church, with burial in Jamestown, New York. The body was taken to Turner Chapel.

Byron A. Barlow C Avenue Cedar Rapids Westminster Church Jamestown N. Y Turner Chapel

Deaths Herbert V. Weed 67 Chicago Salesman for Quaker Lace

Herbert V. Weed 67 a Chicago salesman for Quaker Lace for 40 years died in a Cedar Rapids hospital at 9 45 pm Friday after a brief illness. He was born September 18 in New York City and married Gertrude Moor in Cedar Rapids on July 14 1911. Surviving are his sister Victorine Weed of Chicago and other relatives. He belonged to the San dist church Medinah Shrine and North Shore lodge AF and AM. Services will be at Turner chapel at 3 30 pm Monday with burial at Oak Memorial. Friends may call at the chapel.

Herbert V. Weed Chicago Quaker Lace Company Cedar Rapids Mrs. Weed Bert Eerd Taft New York City Mr. Weed Gertrude Moor Cedar Rap Victorine W Sandist Church Medinah Shrine North Shore Lodge A.M

Services for Sister Mary Borromeo Nash

Services for Sister Mary Borromeo Nash longtime Mt. Mercy instructor will be held Monday at Mt. Mercy college chapel at 9 30 am with Rev Louis Wendling officiating Burial at Mt Calvary cemetery Mt Mercy alumnae to meet at Sacred Heart convent Sunday at 3 30 pm to recite the Rosary for Sister Mary Borromeo

Sister Mary Borromeo Nash Mt. Mercy Academy Mt. Mercy College Louis Wendling Mt. Calvary Cemetery Mt. Mercy Sacred Heart Convent Mary Borromeo

Two Escape Injury in Crash at Intersection

Ray Bleedner age 20 of 1461 Fifth Avenue SE and an unidentified passenger escaped injury when a car rolled over after a collision with another vehicle at Fourth Avenue and Fourteenth Street SE. Police said both men crawled out through the trunk as doors were jammed. Samuel Caldwell age 57 of 1228 First Street SW was the other driver. Police charged both men with failing to have their cars under control.

Ray Bleedner Fifth Avenue SE Fourth Avenue Fourteenth Street SE Samuel Caldwell First Street

Boy Suffered Fractured Collarbone in Accident

Ronald Barnes nine son of Mr and Mrs Leo Barnes of 329 Fourth avenue SW was struck by a car driven by Dale Norris of Marion at Third avenue and Third street W around 10 30 a m Saturday. The boy was taken home by Norris then later to St Luke s hospital for treatment after reporting shoulder pain.

Ronald Barnes Leo Barnes Fourth Avenue St. Luke’s Hospital Dale Norris Marion Third Avenue Third Street Norris Ronald

Des Moines Reports 54th Polio Case

Des Moines records its fifty fourth polio case for the year as a three year old resident is hospitalized. The patient is associated with Mr. and Mrs. Rolland H. Meffert, residents mentioned in the report.

Des Moines City Health Neon Patie I Metal Hospital Rolland H. Meffert

Canadian cost of living index holds steady in October

Ottawa reports the Canadian cost of living index had no increase in October, the first flat reading since January 1947, according to the bureau of statistics.

Ottawa Bureau of Statistics

Motion with Peter Bailey in Court

A motion involving Peter Bailey appears in the text triggering a brief court or legal notice item. The fragment references Bailey as a party or respondent in a legal proceeding. Further details are not readable in the supplied snippet.

Pair Reaping Profits from Forecasting Weather

Two ex soldiers John Wallace and James Mazza run the Northeast Weather Service selling advance forecasts to clients like the Long Island Railroad and various towns. They claim higher accuracy and sell 24 to 36 hour warnings for snow, ice, and wind to organizations, contractors, and users seeking avoidance of weather damage.

Boston Long Island Railroad Government Weather Bureau John E. Wallace Maar James Mazi E United Se Weather Bureau No Mazza Northeast Weather Service Long Island Ted Northeast Service Northeast Allace Mazza Hartford Hartford Street Department

Video Set Leads To Ouster Edict

Charles P. Hoon refused eviction from his River side housing unit after the Wilmington Housing Authority ordered him to vacate and remove a television antenna screwed to the roof. Officials said the setup violated the lease clause prohibiting nails or screws. Hoon said he would sue.

Wilmington Del Charles P. Hoon Hoon Wilmington Housing Authority Riverside

Cedar Delaware men take draft physicals in Cedar Rapids

Fifteen men from Cedar and Delaware counties underwent pre induction physical examinations at the Cedar Rapids draft center on Friday. From Cedar county listed are Kroeger Junc tion Peden Rathjen Schroeder Tisinger Jon Thompson Dunham Knipper Bell Stelken Skemp Wade Holidays, while from Delaware county are Knipper Skemp Holidays and others.

Cedar Delaware Counties Cedar Rapids Cedar County Henry E. Kroeger Wilton Junction George A. Peden Atalissa Donald V.rathjen Durant Kenneth W. Schroeder Clifford W. Tisinger Tipton Roscoe J. Jon Downey Francis G. Thompson Mechanicsville Delaware County Loren L. Dunham Raymond G. Knipper Masonville Herbert J. Bell Jerome W. Stelken Pales Menoseph J. Skemp Hopkinton Leland H. Wade Ryan Leland C. Holidays Colesburg

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