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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1947
Page
26
February 12 1947 report shows generally fair Iowa temperatures through Thursday with a cooler Friday. Winds 8 to 12 mph Thursday. Highs reaching 41 Thursday 46 Friday. lows around 32. Police notes include theft of an electric razor and a house fire loss. births announced at St Luke's Mercy and nearby hospitals.
Bryan Green vicar of Holy Trinity Brompton London accuses the U S press of distorting the British Labor government during his Religion in Life week lecture at the University of Iowa. He says the Labour government is an experiment in socialism with strong U S and Russian pressures shaping Britain.
Ottumwa on Lincoln's Birthday reports 18 colored persons living in a single three room dwelling since last Friday. D. B. Arnold appeals for public aid to locate a new house as a crowded family situation stems from eviction and settlement issues involving a Des Moines mother and a Polk county denied relief.
Ten witnesses heard as two consolidated suit dockets proceed over fatalities in a Benton county crash near Cedar Rapids on Oct 1, 1945. Plaintiff Rev John Chihak seeks 15000 and J P Novak 10000, against On Time Transfer and driver Clark Glad den.
Walter H. Thye aged 22 of Yarmouth Ta was electrocuted Wednesday when an iron rod on the end gate of a truck struck a transformer after slipping between the guard rail and transformer The Des Moines county coroner R O Giles ruled the death accidental and no inquest would be held Thye worked for the Yarmouth Elevator Company and apparently stepped from the truck when the accident occurred
Roy Burke, 53, was found dead in a farm area near Thompson Iowa in a blizzard. His loyal dog remained by his side as searchers located him about 50 feet from his home. Burke and Leon Kinsbury had been staying with him when their car stalled and they separated on the side road.
Michigan City police charged Robert Hanief and Samuel Smart with beating Lizzie Dean, 59, grandmother of Hanief, and robbing her of over $13,000 after she signed a statement permitting Hanief to open a safety deposit box. Police found $13,000 in Hanief’s luggage and $2,000 on Smart. Dean ran a nearby restaurant.
Iowa senators backed a bill to raise legislative pay from 1000 to 1500 plus 500 expense, but the Senate Governmental Affairs Committee unanimously recommended indefinite postponement. Debate noted public service duty and warned against setting a pay-rise standard for officials and staff.
Albert E. Paxton of Engineering News-Record told Cedar Rapids manufacturers that 1947 will bring a surge in engineering construction, with totals rising from 1946 and output higher across durable and non durable goods. He cited material, equipment, and labor constraints but projected continued high employment, lower living costs, and improved machine availability driving faster projects nationwide. He noted Cedar Rapids as a growing heavy construction machinery hub and highlighted Missouri River development as a major ongoing project, largely powered by local machinery.
In a Cedar Rapids lecture, Jacobs attacks the CIO and Wagner act, arguing labor cannot set wages and that consumer interests must be considered. He cites a Milwaukee NL.R.B. election, defends management cooperation, and urges production incentives over job protection, noting OPA effects.
Hatsuo Inukai, believed dead in action, demands 5000 yen given at his funeral. Cousin Taro Tanikawa refuses, saying Inukai is alive. Police face a dilemma over whether to return the funds or set a precedent for similar cases.
The ancient king Hammurapi of Babylon establishes what is regarded as the oldest known legal code. It codifies rules governing property contracts crime and civil disputes, reflecting early Mesopotamian governance and societal norms.
Death notice for H L Haase 2523 E avenue NE Cedar Rapids who died suddenly at home Saturday. Services Friday 11 a.m. in Turner chapel with a reader of the First Church of Christ Scientist. Cremation at Greenwood Monroe Wis. No flowers. Survived by three daughters Mrs Helen Larsen Mrs H W Lane and Frances Haase a brother E C Haase and four grandchildren. Born Waverly March 21 1874 a Burlington Business College graduate. Flour salesman resident of Cedar Rapids 25 years. Member Christian Science church.
Jared Blanchard Brown 85 died at his Solon area home four miles south of town at 11 55 am Tuesday. He lived on the family farm settled in 1839. Survived by wife Cora Adams Brown three daughters Mrs C F Van Atta Ottawa Ill Mrs Harold Burge Mt Vernon and Clara W Brown a son Julius G Brown near Solon ten grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren Services will be at Brosh funeral home Solon 2 pm Friday with Rev S V Williams Burial Oakland Cemetery Solon Friends may call at the funeral home. No flowers requested.
Flora L Pohler 82 widow of Frank G Pohler died at her Solon area home four miles southwest of Solon at 205 p m Tuesday after a long illness. Born in Newport township she lived in the area all her life. Surviving: daughter Jennie and son Joseph both at home sister Mrs Edward Miller Canby Minnesota and brothers John Michel Cedar Rapids and Fred Michel Solon. Funeral 230 p m Thursday by Rev A C Proehl burial Oakland cemetery. Friends may call funeral home.
Samuel T Harriman 76 of 1523 E avenue NE Cedar Rapids died at 11:50 a.m. Wednesday after a brief illness. Born October 12, 1876 in Newtown Missouri he married Margaret Widner January 24, 1897. They marked their fiftieth wedding anniversary this year. He worked for Collins Radio Company four years after farming earlier. Survived by wife two sons C Wayne Harriman of Cleveland Joseph H Harriman and Basil L Harriman Cedar Rapids. three daughters Marguerite Harriman Mrs William Schamberger and Mrs Paul (incomplete)
The obituary lists Sturdivan of Cedar Rapids and seven grandchildren. He was a member of the Baptist church at Newtown. Services will be held in the Turner chapel at 1.30 p.m. Saturday with burial in Linwood cemetery.
Frank Katzenmeyer died at his home in Walker at 5 45 am Wednesday after a long illness. Born March 13 1859 in Johnson county he lived near Walker 29 years and belonged to St Marys Church Iowa City. Survived by two sons Albert and Charles in Iowa, a daughter Maud Valenta, a brother Philip Een Meyer, and a sister Anna Katzenmeyer all of Iowa City. Services at Barta Hesser chapel with time to be announced.
Mrs. Dora Ellis widow of Charles Ellis and mother of Clair Ellis of Toddville died in a Cedar Rapids hospital after a six week illness. Services will be held in Turner chapel at 1 30 p m Friday with burial in Oliphant cemetery near Toddville. Friends may call after 10 a m Thursday. Mrs Archer dies at 80 in Sheldon after long illness survived by three sons and four daughters.
The Washington Times-Herald reported that the State Department allowed a noted Red espionage agent to depart the United States. The paper identified Alfred Kantarowicz as a powerful Comintern liaison between Germany and Mexico and a boss of Red NKEVD espionage.
A search of the Cascade mountains north of Medford Oregon was organized for a coast guard plane with six aboard overdue on a flight from Port Angeles Washington. The plane was last heard at 523 p.m. Tuesday and the pilot reported no difficulties and expected to land in Medford within 30 minutes.
Cedar Rapids police report the latest collection from parking meters totaled 1416.77 dollars, the lowest of 11 collections since meters were installed last November.
Lt. Gen. Ray S. McLain of the War Department said that World War II had cost 340 billion dollars to date. He projected costs could exceed 700 billion dollars in 25 years.
The Iowa House voted to transfer business manager appointments for state institutions from the governor to the Board of Control and to empower the board to set salaries for institution superintendents and prison wardens. No votes against. A third measure to hire a psychiatrist for state mental hospitals was not acted on.
Paris AP sources say Abd El Krim, who led the Riff rebellion in Morocco, is allowed to come out of exile on Reunion and live with his family on the French Riviera. The 20-year exile ends under clemency measures by France's postwar government.
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