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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1952
Page
6
Safety Commissioner Edward Prochaska issued a New Year’s Eve message urging safe driving. He advised not to drink and drive, to drive carefully, and to consider children at home when returning. He emphasized slower speeds to save lives and protect families.
Iowa forecast notes partly cloudy skies with little temperature change and a chance of light snow or rain in the far east. The report lists temperatures in major cities, December precipitation totals, and year-to-date figures. Divorces, fines for traffic violations, fire department calls, and funeral notices from several towns including What Cheer Tama Postville Victor Tipton are recorded with dates and locations.
Des Moines police officer Kenneth Lutz 31 died after a fatal shooting at Patricia Newman 40’s home. Investigators seek state aid as autopsy and ballistics tests support the claim Lutz shot himself. Newman maintains the original account. Detective work traces a torn personal history, a marriage denial, and prior threats amid ongoing inquiries.
A note explains the American possum as a marsupial related to kangaroos, highlighting its family ties and distinguishing features within the marsupial order.
Tuskegee Institute released its annual report noting no lynchings in the United States for 1952, the first such record since 1882. President F. D. Patterson cautioned that while lynchings declined, other violence like police brutality and mob beatings continued to rise.
Glasgow authorities halted soccer at Barlinnie prison after 11 inmates escaped while games were underway on the field outside the prison. The escape occurred during a morning session, prompting security reviews and heightened patrols.
Alcoa rejected a government offer to raise ceiling prices for primary aluminum, ingots, and fabricated products. The proposal tied higher prices to contract changes with Kaiser Aluminum and Reynolds, while Alcoa sought broader increases of one cent and five percent.
Richard Green former manager and co owner of Guild Product is indicted on four counts of false statements after 15000 defective bandages cut to fall apart and shipped to marines in Korea none reached combat due to a foreman quitting and informing the FBI the bandages were damaged by a cutting machine and had been re labeled with new lot numbers
Senator Hennings and the senate elections subcommittee report six million dollars was spent on political broadcasts in the 1952 campaign. Radio stations received 3,111,050 and television 2,951,328. Republicans spent 3,457,734 on radio and TV versus 2,673,576 by Democrats.
The Linn county board approved moving 250000 from the secondary road construction fund to the maintenance fund and 34343.49 from maintenance to construction as end-of-year transfers. They also authorized altering a county highway northwest of Center Point to remove curves and set January 27 at 10 a.m. for assessments hearings on roads 367, 351, and 353 in Linn and neighboring townships.
Captain William Benton announces Cedar Rapids plan to convert the Lagomar cinema site at 323 First Street SE into a men’s rehabilitation center. The facility will include a chapel, dining room, kitchen and dormitory for 40 men, with two trucks for regular pickups of scrap paper furniture and clothing. The $75,000 purchase funds come from the Salvation Army’s self supporting men’s department, which operates store outlets and does not rely on the general Salvation Army fund or local Community Chest.
Linn county tax lists for 1952 were handed to Treasurer Frank F. Bates by the auditor's office under Deputy Auditor Donald Van Dura. The books show each taxpayer's 1952 bill payable in 1953, computed from assessed valuation and local levies. Iowa law requires placing the tax books with the treasurer by year end. Citizens may begin paying 1952 taxes on the first business day of 1953.
Harold Perry Knapp aged 41 of 400 F avenue NW pled guilty to a drunk driving charge. Judge Floyd Philbrick fined him 300 dollars plus costs and allowed installments of 100 dollars down and 50 dollars per month. Knapp was arrested Tuesday by Highway Patrolman Harry Cloud who observed erratic driving on Mt. Vernon road SE near Thirty sixth street.
In a debate over security, Chelf cites a 1946 committee finding of laxity while Acheson argues security has advanced greatly though it hinders business. He notes new rules keep secret papers from home and slow his paperwork as he laments entry restrictions.
A Philippine Airlines DC-3 was hijacked by a Chinese gunman who ordered the plane to fly to Communist China. Pilot Pedro Z Perlas and purser Eduardo Diego were killed, two American passengers Mary Ireton and Marshall E Nunn survived as Nationalist forces forced a landing on Kinmen island. The gunman Ang Cho Kio alias Philip Ang was taken into custody.
Clifford L. Snodgrass a 27 year old Newton man pled guilty to false uttering of a $795.50 check for a used car against Culver Motor Company. Judge Floyd Philbrick sentenced him to a term not to exceed seven years at Fort Madison penitenary. Snodgrass was arrested by Linn County authorities and returned to Cedar Rapids to face the charge.
Glenn Truesdale a 26 year old Marion man was given until January 7 at 10 a m to plead to a charge of embezzlement of an automobile Judge Floyd Philbrick appointed an attorney and set bond at 2000 dollars Truesdale is accused of taking a used car from Culver Motor Company and driving it to Missouri He was returned to Cedar Rapids from Missouri to face the charge Tuesday.
The 10 week old daughter of Mr and Mrs Alva Heisdorffer near Sigourney died suddenly while being driven home from Sigourney Tuesday evening. An autopsy will determine the cause of death. Dr Edward Gann pronounced the infant dead and notified the coroner after arrival at his office.
Washington report shows U S battle casualties in Korea reaching 128 238, an increase of 155 over the previous week marking the smallest rise since March 26 according to the defense department.
Henry Ryan Elliott aged 23 from Miami walked into Fresno police headquarters asking for help. A teletype listed a prior auto theft in Florida last July, and clerk William Oliver booked Elliott on that charge.
Linn county supervisors awarded a 1953 workers compensation policy to Iowa National Mutual Insurance of Cedar Rapids. The 1954 premium will be set by the county's loss rate, with Iowa National the sole bidder.
Two wills were admitted to probate. John B. Robinson’s widow Alice is sole heir and executrix without bond. John Peter Mack’s will leaves equal shares to Bertha Rabik Edna Marshall and James B. Mack with Blake H. Shipton as executor bonded at $10,000.
Judge M C Hamiel dismissed a promissory note suit filed April 17 by Phil Featherstone against Max Ashlock after finding Featherstone failed to prove his case. The petition sought 1500 dollars.
Two divorce actions were dismissed Wednesday by the plaintiffs. The suits were Marian Nance versus Sidney J. Nance and Clarence H. Ebsen versus Geraldine L. Ebsen.
Adm Luke McNamee USN ret 81 died Tuesday after a two year illness He was former president of the Naval War College and former president land chairman of the board of MacKay Radio and Telegraph Company A native of Mt Hope Wisconsin he retired from the navy in 1934.
Berlin reports Gerhart Eisler, former East German propaganda chief, has been demoted to a social science lecturer position at Berlin University in the Soviet zone. The Neue Zeitung, official U.S. High Commission German language paper, published the note on Wednesday.
Special census counts have been conducted in several cities since 1950 to gain larger shares of state taxes. Phoenix estimates a nearly 15 percent rise since 1950, potentially yielding about $112,000 yearly. Other completed counts include Torrance California and several states.
In captivity, sharks and barracuda rarely attack when they are fed regularly, a behavior noted as a deterrent to aggression in open ocean encounters.
In MASON CITY the Cerro Gordo county authorities planned a sanity hearing for a former Glenwood State Mental Health Institute patient who predicted a $100,000 fire in Albia. He warned police Monday claiming a repeat of an eight year old blaze, then was taken into custody and questioned. Fire destroyed the Hawkeye lumber yard and multiple adjacent buildings in Albia.
Joseph Troyak 64 of 817 Fourteenth Street SE Cedar Rapids died in a local hospital at noon Tuesday after an extended illness. A retired carpenter and Hus Memorial Presbyterian Church member, he led local unions and lodges and served as treasurer of a Bohemian mutual insurance association. He was married in 1904 to Mary Kvetinsky, who died in 1947. Surviving relatives include a daughter, a granddaughter, three brothers and three sisters. Services are set for Friday at Hus Memorial Presbyterian with burial in Oak Hill Cemetery. viewing begins Thursday after 2 p.m.
Lillian V Hill 45 wife of George Will Hill route 3 died at her home at 7 45 am Wednesday after a brief illness Born June 23 1900 in Olin she married there Oct 18 1917 She lived in the area 30 years Survived by husband four daughters six sons three sisters two brothers and 16 grandchildren Services set for 1 30 pm Saturday at Turner Chapel conducted by Rev L T Olson Family may call after 1 pm Thursday
Arthur E. McGowan 58 of Cedar Rapids route 1 and a truck driver for Iowa Steel died in a Cedar Rapids hospital at 3 15 a m Wednesday after an extended illness. He was a Methodist, member of International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 238, AFL Cummins. Surviving are his wife Grace three sons Kenneth Ernest and Richard all of Cedar Rapids nine grandchildren and two sisters Mrs Edward Hipson of Seattle and Mrs Durward McGraw of Cedar Rapids. Services are 2 30 p m Friday at Barta Hesser chapel with the Rev H G Schwegler First Lutheran Church burial Linwood Cemetery Friends may call after 2 p m Thursday.
Wilbert Clayton Beatty, 1270 Fourth avenue South East Cedar Rapids retired farmer and resident since 1919, died in Santa Ana California after a brief illness. Services will be conducted Friday by Dr. Andrew E. Kurth pastor of Westminster Presbyterian Church. Entombment at Chapel of Memories Cedar Memorial Cemetery. Friends may call at Turner Chapel.
The text notes higher Smith surname density in England with 18 per 1000 people, versus about 1 per 100 in the United States. It highlights stark difference in surname frequency between the two nations.
In Washington, rail workers won the initial ruling that a productivity based wage increase is allowed under government policy. Referee Paul N. Guthrie indicated the policy supports annual boosts tied to higher output per man hour, with final amount to be determined if unions and carriers fail to agree.
A Cedar Rapids resident Bert Rich aged 65 was killed instantly when a free moving boxcar struck him north of the A avenue viaduct. The incident involved North Western switch foreman D E Robison and engineer Charles Shatton. Rich leaves a wife Anna Mae and 9 children plus 19 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Burial in Cedar Memorial cemetery.
Ambar Grotto hosts a Friday picnic supper at 6 15 p m in K P hall followed by officer installation The Knights of Columbus hold a New Year Eve party at club rooms starting 9 30 with refreshments James E Davis James Butterfield and James Hoerner paid 175 96 to settle damage from a hydrant in an auto crash City Council allows Dance Land to stay open until 1 45 a m New Year s Day with beer sales barred after 12 45 a m Donald P Routson informed of his father Howard J Routson s death Burial set for Libertyville Pfc Ivan W Smith returns to Camp Carson Colo after furlough Grandview See Sunrise Sandwich ad Open all night New Years Eve Five king size hamburgers 1 00 Purse lost Rose Kapl reports 81 missing from Peoples Market after leaving it there
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