08 Dec 1947
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1947
Page
1
Communist CGT faced a sharp setback as the two day Paris subway and bus strike was called off for failure. Government worker warnings met dubious success while forces arrested nearly 1,000 in a nationwide Sabotage sweep.
Robert DeBont, charged with a third drunk driving offense, pleaded guilty to a second offense in district court before trial began Judge G K Thompson accepted the plea over the county attorney’s objection The case raised questions about a parole discharge form used in 1940 and whether prior offenses were wiped out Sentencing was set for Thursday at 10 am. penalties for a second offense include a fine up to 1000 dollars or up to one year in prison.
London reports show Molotov demanding ten billion dollars in reparations and repeal of the Allied zone merger as the price for German economic unification. US Britain and France held a secret late night conference to prepare for a showdown with the Soviet Union at the Big Four session, with Marshall Bevin and Bidault meeting at the US embassy.
Subpoenas will be issued for 40 witnesses to testify in the Commonwealth rent control case opening next Monday in federal court in Cedar Rapids. The trial before Federal Judge Henry N. Graven will decide if the Commonwealth and its 110 rental units are a hotel or an apartment and overturn rent increases.
President Truman cut short a Florida vacation after five days and flew back to Washington aboard his official aircraft to finish a message to Congress outlining long range plans. The trip signals work on a statewide or national agenda as he resumes duties and prepares for upcoming congressional sessions.
New York dispatch notes a notable development as Moenda references a major event or figure with emphasis on the city. The report mentions significant activity, hinting at political or cultural momentum affecting the area and its institutions. Further details remain sketchy in the fragmented source.
The U S Supreme Court unanimously voided a Mississippi Negro death sentence for racial discrimination in jury selection. Justice Black stated Mississippi failed to meet strong evidence of racial discrimination.
A Saturday night crash on highway 30 near Marshalltown killed 32 year old Max Smithson and left two others injured. Al Kane and Ralph Smith were hospitalized with bruises, rib fractures, and possible chest injuries. The truck driver, Max Kautz of Des Moines, was uninjured. The car skidded on an icy curve, struck a semi, and jackknifed, blocking the highway for three hours. Smithson was a Cedar Rapids resident formerly from Green Island. Kane owns Bulk Oil Co.
Washington insiders report the Senate approved a hemispheric defense treaty by 75 to 1, urging New World republics to aid any member under attack. The lone dissent came from Sen. Millikin who warned the pact could tragically draw the United States into conflicts between major powers.
The commerce department said the effective date for the ban on exporting soft coal used for home heating is postponed to December 15. The delay extends the period before the embargo takes full effect.
London reports Britain will surrender its Palestine mandate by May Fifteenth with a two week transition to Arab and Jewish states. Arab Legion units may police key areas as troops evacuate to Haifa beachheads ahead of a August first end date. UN five nation commission must approve provisional governments before power transfer.
In Cairo seven Arab states plot action after UN partition vote. Four Jewish workers are killed in a Tel Aviv Jaffa border area attack and an Arab corpse is found in Jaffa, marking 83 deaths since the partition decision. Haj Amid el Husseini arrives to join talks on guns and men for Palestine.
In Baltimore thieves gained entry by cutting a hole through the wall of the pastor’s study at St Matthew’s Evangelical church, stealing about $300 after finding a steel vault door with a tile and latching wall. The sexton discovered the break during Sunday service.
Cold spell follows weekend ice wind and snow storms that damaged telephone lines in northeast Iowa. Northwestern Bell says 34 towns isolated and 335 circuits out as a Sunday temp drop to 18 degrees accompanies .06 inch precipitation. Continued on Page 2.
Twenty five residents of a Hartford three story apartment building were overcome by coal gas fumes Monday. Five were reported in serious condition and several others treated at the scene by police surgeons. Authorities said the fumes spread after the furnace fire was banked and all drafts closed.
ST. LOUIS UP A veteran, William M. Ernst, plans to revive nickel beer and 15 cent mixed drinks at his tavern under a weekly $1.50 service charge. Patrons pay to join a club, securing unlimited drinks for four weeks, with a New Year’s Eve party for the first 60 joiners. Ernst vows no dipsomaniacs, reserving rights to revoke members who misbehave.
Orville Vanston faces an assault with intent to murder charge in district court before Judge G K Thompson. A seven men and five women jury was seated after brief opening statements as state witnesses described the Armistice Day shooting at a Pleasant Prairie school where Golda Vanston taught.
Building activity rose 26 percent in the third quarter nationwide led by California Texas and New York. The commerce department said dollar value reached 3 662 000 000 for the period with all building types included. Ohio Pennsylvania and Iowa highlighted public utilities and farm construction respectively.
The Interstate Commerce Commission authorized a 6.06 percent rise in first class passenger fares for western railroads effective on five days notice. Western lines will raise basic one-way fares in standard sleeping and parlor cars from 3.3 to about 3.5 cents per mile, with proportionate increases for round trips and other rates. Tourist sleeping car fares rise from 2.75 to three cents per mile, with proportional adjustments.
The body of Paul W. Kruger a Marion mailman of 20 years was found in Oak Shade cemetery Marion. Coroner said death by own action from calcium cyanide poison taken Saturday afternoon. Kruger had been missing since Saturday and was last seen near Cedar Rapids. He was 4yearold? No, incidentally listed. Kruger was survived by his wife Oma two sons and three sisters. funeral arrangements pending at Yocom funeral home.
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