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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1948

Page

2

Agricultural Forecast and City Notices in Cedar Rapids

Increasing cloudiness and warmer Saturday with rain or snow late Saturday into Sunday. Clearing and turning colder late Sunday and Monday. Winds 10-20 mph. Cedar Rapids police court fines listed. Births announced at Mercy and St Luke's hospitals. Local obituaries and funeral notices for area residents including Cedar Rapids, East Amana, and nearby towns.

Ardain Bismarck Miami Azo Minnesolis New York Pos ‘Angeles Oan City Shippers Iowa

False-Order Heckling Targets Fred Abbey in Cleveland

Cleveland AP reports Fred W. Abbey a barber, and neighbor Jim Belson endure repeated false order harassment. Coal firms, dry cleaners, an auto wrecker, and an undertaker have wrongfully involved them with unrequested deliveries, summonses, or calls. The pair seek peace as the nuisance continues.

Cleveland Fred W. Abbey Jim Belson Abbey Belsan

Eleven Injured in Fairfax Collision

Eleven people were injured Friday morning in a two car crash a quarter mile north of Fairfax on highway 149. Robert Hughes 55 of 2124 Grande Avenue SE and Othal Wright 39 of Central City were taken to Mercy hospital by Ambulance Service. Hughes suffered a possible fractured leg. Larry Sievers 6 Mrs Sarah Martin 48 Martha 15 Harlan Martin 14 Louis Martin 9 and Lorna Martin 5 all of North English were taken to St Luke's hospital. Mrs Anna Grimm 29 of Williamsburg and her daughters Ladina 9 and Pamela 2 were also injured. Highway Patrolman Charles Fels said Hughes car skidded on icy pavement and swerved into the path of Mrs Grimm's machine.

Fairfax Robert Hughes Grande’ Avenue Othal Wright Central City Mercy Hospital Hughes St. Luke’s Hospital Larry Sievers Sarah Martin Martha Harlan Martin Louis Rtin Lorna Martin North English Anna Grimm Williamsburg Ladina Pamela Charles Fels Grimm

Official Proposal for Cedar Iee City bid on tank erection

Bidders for furnishing and netles were notified proposals for fabricating and erecting a steel tank in Cedar Rapids Iowa must be received by 10:00 A M at Cedar Rapids City Hall. A ten percent bid security is required with bid. Proposals may be opened publicly. City Clerk Mau Krebs warns the right to reject any or all proposals. Notice published in the Gazette on December 5 1948 and January 1 1942.

Cedar Ieee Pids Iowa Smn Rapids Mau Krebs

Chiang Chih chung May Mediate Peace With Communists

Reports say Chang Chih chung has formally asked the United States and Russia for mediation in Sino Communist peace talks. Some sources predict Chiang Kai-shek will resign and Li Tsung jen may become president as the Nationalists push for a non Communist power balance.

United Press Chang Chih-chung Sun Fo United States Chiang Li Tsungjen China Manchuria Asia Yangtze River

Cunningham Elected to Protective Assn Post

Sgt. Dale Cunningham has been elected president of the Cedar Rapids Policemen's Protective Association for 1949. Harold Prasil announced Friday. He succeeds Sgt. Leonard Bruce. Other officers elected were Harold Mackey vice president Carl Badger financial secretary Murphy Davis recording secretary L. B. Marshall treasurer and James Shannon sergeant at arms.

Sgt Dale Cunningham Cedar Rapids

Joseph Hronik Heads Sixteenth Avenue Club

Officers for 1949 were elected at a Sixteenth Avenue Commercial club meeting. Joseph J. Hronik chosen president. Edward Zobl named vice-president Wes Sila recording secretary Charles Kriz re-elected treasurer and William Vavra named trustee for a three year term.

Sixteenth Avenue Commercial Club Joseph J. Hronik Edward Zobl Wes Sila Charles Kriz William Vavra

Breakin at David's Food Store Probed for Cash and Cigarettes

Detectives investigated a Friday breakin at David's Food Market 511 Seventeenth Street SE. Entry was gained by smashing a north side window. thieves took $5 and 12 cartons of cigarets, according to proprietor Alex David.

David Seventeenth Street SE Alex David

Patrol Augmented for New Year's Eve Duty

An augmented force of highway patrolmen will be on duty across the state New Year's Eve to reduce serious traffic accidents. Patrol Chief S N Jespersen said 23 employees from the driver's license bureau will assist the 161 patrolmen in cooperation with local enforcement agencies.

Des Moines S. N. Jespersen

Rain Floods Hit Northeast As Rivers Burst Banks

Rain-swollen rivers devastated parts of New York New Jersey Massachusetts Vermont and Connecticut. Evacuations exceeded 500 with trains and roads shut. Dams threatened and towns like Manville South Bound Brook Bradley Gardens Albany and Troy affected. The Hudson rose flooding areas as rainfall totals reached over four inches in several locations. Forecasts expected a stop to the deluge followed by freezing weather.

Associated Press United States Newland New York New Jersey Massachusetts Manville South Bound Brook Bradley Gardens Bridgewater National Guardsmen Center Berlin Upstate New New England

Court arraigns Rudolph Rodriguez in larceny from a person

Rudolph Rodriguez 29 of 719 Second Street NW was arraigned in district court on a larceny from a person charge. Bail set at 3500 with counsel assigned. He allegedly dipped into a Bull Durham tobacco sack pinned to Edward Gross 69 of 95 Ninth Avenue SE and took 70.70 dollars while Gross napped at Wheel Inn Thursday night. Patrolman Jack King assisted the case.

Rudolph Rodriquez Second Street NW G. K. Thompson Rodriquez Edward Gross Ninth Avenue SE Gross Wheel Inn Jack King Rodriguez

Hungarian Cardinal Mindszenty Sought U.S. Aid, Govt Says

Hungary's Communist government released photocopies of letters it says show Cardinal Mindszenty sought United States aid to alter internal political problems. Letters allegedly from U S Envoys to the archbishop claim requests involved Czechoslovak minority treatment and other internal issues.

Budapest INS Hungary Cardinal Mindszenty United States Selden Chapin Arthur Schoenfeldt Chapin United States Army Mindszenty Vatican Schoenfeldt United States State Department

Wholesale Prices At Low For Year

The labor department reported that average wholesale prices fell 0.2 percent during the week, the lowest level of the year. All major groups declined, with the index at 163.5 percent of the 1926 average, compared with late 1948 and late 1947 levels.

Washington (Lp Labor Department Department

Third Car Crash Hits Milwaukee Trainman Twice

Milwaukee engineer C F Chism faced a rough stretch as cars collided with his switch engine in quick succession. At 4 52 a m Friday Clarence Huff 144 Bowling street SW struck the train at Ninth avenue and First street SW. The prior collision occurred about 3 a m Thursday by Richard Miller at Ninth avenue and Sixth street.

Milwaukee C. F. Chism Chism Clarence Huff Bowling Street Ninth Avenue First Street Richard Miller Sixth Street

Former North Korean Official Predicts Guerrilla Campaign in March

SEOUL reports a former high official in the Russian sponsored North Korean government predicted that Communists will launch a widespread guerrilla campaign in South Korea in March. The claim frames Seoul and allied observers with caution about an expected intensified insurgent effort.

Seoul INS People’s South Korea

Ex-Boxer Claims K O of Governor In Mayoralty Tiff

POMEROY Ohio AP Delmar A The Kid Canaday former prizefighter claimed the decision Friday in his fight with Gov Thomas J Herbert over the village mayor s office And he says he will bang the gavel at Monday s council meeting Herbert suspended Canaday Nov 22 on eight charges of misconduct They concerned handling of fines and Canaday s attempt to buy a 265 water cooler for the state bureau of unemployment compensation office Canaday resigned a few days later He argues the resignation had no effect since he was suspended Canaday says he was advised by legal counsel that he was legally correct to resume office His move challenged the tenure of Sidney Spencer named to succeed the ex boxer after he resigned Attorney General Hugh S Jenkins said the resignation forfeited Canaday s right to the office.

Pomeroy, Ohio Delmar A Canaday Thomas J. Herbert Wax Works Herbert Pomeroy State Bureau of Unemployment Compensation Cleveland Washington Huntington W. Va Sidney Spencer Exboxer Hughs. Jenkins Columbus

City Briefs From Ottumwa Area News

Items note Pfc James Boyle stationed on Guam son of Earl and Mrs Boyle living at 1556 Washington Ave SE. Also mentions two way radio service City Cab dial 6161. Obit note Leo and Keith Ledore Cedar Rapids called to Ottumwa due to death of father John 73. New Year church services listed at 7 and 10 am. Watch Night Service at Sunshine Mission 9 pm with program by Dairy Dale Baptist and Edgewood Community churches. Townsend clubs meet. inductees George Meinholdt Carl Nissen Arnold Thoma sent to Fort Riley. Local court fines $25 for disturbance. Enlistments in air force and army reported for several residents.

Guam Marine James B. Boyle Earl J. Boyle Washington Avenue Ottumwa Leo Keith Ledore Cedar Rapids John Sunshine Mission Dairy Dale Baptist Edgewood Army Fort Riley Kaw George A. Meinholdt Tipton Carl Nissen Monticello Arnold J. Thoma Olin

Army Air Force curb medical service abuse

The army and air force ordered families of service personnel to stop calling in military doctors for inconsequential ailments. A public circular directs commanders nationwide to curb the misuse of free medical service available to dependents.

Washington Army Air Force United States

Death of Kay Van Riper Shown As Suicide

Glendale police report Kay Van Riper, 40, a screen and radio writer who contributed to the Andy Hardy stories, died from an overdose of sleeping tablets. Her mother said she had been ill for years and had previously tried to take her life with sleeping pills.

Glendale Calif Kay van Riper Andy Hardy

Extradition Hearing Set on Dr Rutledge Case in Missouri

The Iowa pursuit of Dr. Rutledge advances as Jefferson City hosts a January 6 extradition hearing. Governor Donnelly set the date after Iowa papers were confirmed in order. Crissman and Detective Condon will travel to Missouri, with Condon acting as the governor’s agent to return Rutledge to Cedar Rapids if extradition is granted. Byron Rutledge is described as a respected marine veteran with a clean record and steady life prior to the dispute over alleged blackmail and marital status.

Byron Marine Corps Iowa Dr. Rutledge Jefferson City Missouri Phil M. Donnelly J. E. Taylor Robert D. Blue Crissman Tom Condon Condon Cedar Rapids

Auto Industry Guilty of Bad Faith Prober

Rep Macy accuses auto makers of bad faith for not policing sales practice abuses. He cites loading cars with unwanted accessories and low trade-in values as reformable, warns anti trust fears hinder honest policies, and questions federal mandates on dealer franchise renewal.

Macy House

Mortgage Paid Off at Bethany Lutheran Church

In Reading Pennsylvania an anonymous donor completed paying off the Bethany Lutheran church mortgage. The giver previously contributed 5000 toward reduction and cleared the remaining 6500 due, with church officials told only that the donor's identity must remain secret. The pastor, Rev. Paul J. Kidd, received mortgage papers marked paid in full from an attorney sworn to secrecy.

Reading Bethany Lutheran Church Paul J. Kidd

Jack Carson Hurt In Act at Theater

Cincinnati AP reports comedian Jack Carson sustained a broken blood vessel in his left arm during a rough theater routine. Dr. William Riddle says Carson refused surgery and opted for frequent compresses to reduce swelling while continuing a week long engagement with Robert Alda on stage.

Cincinnati Jack Carson William Riddle Carson Robert Alda

Asylum Releases Slapper of Tojo

TOKYO AP A former defendant in the Tojo war crimes trial Shumei Okawa was released Thursday from a mental hospital after slapping Hideki Tojo during the opening session. He returned to his Yokohama area home and refused reporters. Doctors say his sanity could fully recover if he stays quiet. Okawa was among 19 suspects held on war crimes charges last week.

Tokyo INS Shumei Okawa Hideki Tojo Okawa Yokohama M.p.’S

Final Licks End of War-Time Republican Congress

Washington AP reports the Republican controlled 80th congress adjourned after sending a notice to President Truman that the session is over. Minor actions included extending the Hoover commission for 60 days and a 30 day extension for a small business committee. Senator Lucas opposed further extension. Senator Murray signaled a push for a permanent continuation.

Washington Congress Truman Senate House Hoover Commission Lucas Ill Murray Mont

Traffic Fatalities Decline for Second Straight Year

The National Safety Council reports about 32,000 traffic deaths for 1948, just under 1947 by roughly 300, despite higher travel. It notes 28,690 deaths in January–November, vs 29,110 in 1947, with December not enough to push the total above 32,000, as vehicle miles approach 334 billion for ten months.

Chicago National Safety Council Council

United States backs Chiang Kai-shek as China leader

The State Department stated the United States continues to support Chiang Kai-shek as president of China and leader of the Nationalist opposition to the Communists. Spokesman Michael J. McDermott affirmed Washington will deal with Chiang while he remains in power and has no plan to remove him.

Washington State Department United States Chiang Kai-shek China Department Michael J. McDermott Chiang

Newsprint Supply To Continue Tight In 1949 50

A congressional committee said the newsprint supply will be tight if not short in 1949 and 1950. The panel notes rising production in Europe and North America and surging U S demand. It also predicts an oversupply of other papers in 1949 may create a buyer's market with lower prices.

Washington Congressional Special House Europe North America United States

Welfare Bureau Elects Directors in Cedar Rapids

Six new members were named to the Cedar Rapids Public Welfare bureau board at the annual election. New directors are Mrs. T. M. Ingersoll, B. D. Silliman, Frank Nye, W. L. Crissman, C. R. Fahrney and Ed win C. Evans, each to three-year terms. Nye was designated vice chairman by the Chamber of Commerce. The board will elect a chairman at the January 18 meeting, with eight candidates for six seats. Retiring directors include Harry Boyd and others.

Cedar Rapids Public Welfare Bureau T. M. Ingersoll B. D. Silliman Frank Nye W. L. Crissman C. R. Fahrney Edwin C. Evans Nye Chamber of Commerce Harry Boyd John Berger L. P. Boudreaux William P. Whipple Everett E. Fisher Rollo S. Pickford

Frau Koch Faces Soviet Zone Trial

Bavarian officials said Ilse Koch known as the witch of Buchenwald will be tried in a German Soviet zone court after release from Landsberg prison. Thuringia in the Russian zone has requested extradition to stand trial for crimes against German nationals at Buchenwald, now in Soviet-occupied Germany.

Munich INS Ilse Koch Buchenwald Landscher Thuringia Frau Koch Germany Landsberg Lome

Icecap Airmen and Rescuers Reach New York Hero Welcome

Seven of the twelve American airmen stranded on the Greenland ice cap last December arrived in New York with their rescuers for a heroes’ welcome. Lt. Col Emil Beaudry and Lt. Charles Blackwell led the mission in a C-54 jet-assisted takeoff, while families and reporters swarmed the scene at LaGuardia. Beaudry and Blackwell, slated for decoration in Washington Monday, expressed pride in the rescue and noted the harsher weather compared with a prior Labrador mission.

New York INS Greenland LaGuardia Field Goose Bay Labrador Emil G. Beaudry Charles Blackwell Beaudry William O’dwyer J. J. O’brien City Hall O’brien Beaudry and Blackwell Washington

Deaths Anna Brunsmann 70 Cedar Rapids resident

Anna Brunsmann 70 widow of Henry Brunsmann of Cedar Rapids died in a city hospital at 6 20 p m Thursday after a short illness. Born December 17 1878 in New Vienna she left four daughters four sons two brothers two sisters and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Services are set for 10 30 a m Monday at Immaculate Conception Church with burial in Mt Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call Brady mortuary after 2 p m Saturday.

Anna Brunsmann Twelfth Street Henry Brunsmann Cedar Rapids New Vienna A. J. Jennings Roy Rolson Eugenia Klaren Appoline Adams Cyrus, Minn Edward Brunsmann Dundee Richard Brunsmann Washington, Conn Clarence Brunsmann Joe Brunsmann Morris, Minn Bill Riesburg Tom Riesburg Dyersville Mary Rolling Remson Katherine Mecher Immaculate Conception Church Mt. Calvary Cemetery Brady Mortuary

Infant Allen Coppock Dies in Iowa City Hospital

Allen Dean Coppock, 3 day old son of Mr and Mrs Myron Coppock of 1003 Eighth Avenue SE Cedar Rapids, died at 12:01 pm Thursday in an Iowa City hospital. He was born Monday in a Cedar Rapids hospital. Survived by parents a brother Billie and grandparents Irwin Coppock Mt Vernon Mrs Bill Coghlan Cedar Rapids Emil Paulson. Private services at Turner chapel conducted at 3 pm Friday by Rev John K Moore.

Allen Dean Coppock Myron Coppock Eighth Avenue SE Iowa City Cedar Rapids Billie Irwin Coppock Mt. Vernon Bill Coghlan Emil Paulson Turner Chapel John K. Moore

Graveside rites for George A. Jackson in Cedar Memorial

Graveside services for George A. Jackson former Cedar Rapids resident who died Monday in Batesville Arkansas will be held at Cedar Memorial cemetery at 11 a.m. Monday with Rev G S Hartong officiating. The service was moved from Friday due to a train schedule change. The body arrives in Cedar Rapids early Saturday and lies at Turner chapel until 9 a.m. for friends to call.

George A. Jackson Cedar Rapids Batesville Ark Cedar Memorial Cemetery G. S. Hartong Turner Chapel

Services for Wes Zalesky at Polansky chapel

Wes Zalesky of 728 Third Street SW died Thursday. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Polansky chapel conducted by Rev. Zdenek F. Pauk. Burial will be in Bohemian National Cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel.

Wes Zalesky Third Street Polansky Chapel Zdenek F. Pauk Bohemian National Cemetery

Eight Germans Get Penalty Cut

FRANKFURT AP Eight German war criminals who won last minute reprieves from the gallows had their death sentences commuted to prison terms Friday General Lucius D Clay affirmed death verdicts against seven others The US commander had granted special reviews after appeals by German clergy and new evidence The reviews saved 15 from hanging at Landsberg prison where Hitler was once an inmate Between Oct 15 and Dec 3 there were 4 to 14 hanged weekly All eight spared from death were given life terms except one with 10 years.

Frankfurt Lucius D. Clay United States Landsberg Hitler Dachau

Russia Says Steel Output Surpasses Prewar Levels

Moscow reports to Prime Minister Stalin that Russia has significantly exceeded pre-war steel production and outpaced Britain. Metallurgical Minister Ivan T. Tevesyan notes Russia topped pig iron output in Q4 1948 and cites other industrial gains.

Moscow Stalin Russia Ivan T. Tevesyan Britain

Post Office Business Nears Million-Dollar Mark at Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids post office receipts are expected to total about 1 042 000 by Friday night, according to assistant postmaster Walter C Anawalt. The figure tops last year's record 954 291 71 and marks a new milestone for the local facility.

Cedar Rapids Walter C. Anawalt

Funeral services for Andrew Cunis at St John’s Hellenic Church

Andrew Cunis of 1230 Second Avenue SE died Wednesday. Services will be held at St John’s Hellenic Orthodox Church at 2:30 p.m. Sunday with Rev. George Hadjis officiating. Burial is planned at Linwood Cemetery. Friends may call at the Barta Hesser funeral home.

Andrew Cunis Second Avenue SE St. John’s Hellenic Orthodox Church George Hadjis Linwood Cemetery

Services for John C. Merritt in Brady Mortuary

John C. Merritt died Wednesday in a Cedar Rapids nursing home. Services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday in the Brady mortuary by the Rev. Rodney C. Gould. Burial will be in Merritt cemetery near Olin. friends may call at the Brady mortuary Sunday.

John C. Merritt Cedar Rapids Brady Mortuary Rodney C. Gould Merritt Cemetery Olin

Sugar price rise prompts refinery increases

New York AP reports American Sugar Refining Company announced a 25 to 8 cents per pound base price increase on refined sugar, effective January 4, joining other refiners in higher pricing.

New York American Sugar Refining Company Friday

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