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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1949
Page
1
Truman asked Congress to broaden social security to cover 20 million more people and fund federal aid for the needy and disability insurance. The plan hikes employee and employer taxes, expands coverage to self employed workers, and sets new welfare goals with higher benefit limits and reduced retirement age for women.
Federal Judge Henry N Graven heard Losieau's motion to vacate sentence after he claimed unfair treatment. Sheriff Smith testified Losieau attempted to break from Linn County jail by sawing a bar and that solitary confinement followed. The hearing also touched on an August incident involving inmate Charles Green and disputes over food and access to a dentist while awaiting indictment on forged money orders.
Linn county Red Cross reports 1949 drive receipts of 294705 on day one with nine of thirteen divisions contributing. Campaign runs to March 5 with a $50000 quota, led by campaign chairman John Beck as progress barometer and lapel tags for donors. Junior Red Cross did not participate this cycle after autumn drive raised 1129 dollars and 17 200 members.
The weather forecast predicts a five day period with temperatures rising to about 58 degrees midweek and above normal readings. River levels on the Raccoon and Des Moines near Des Moines are expected to rise as ice f issues thaw with potential breakup in places.
Threats of floods in the Midwest rose as temperatures neared above freezing over Nebraska snow. Gov Val Peterson scheduled a statewide conference with state, local, and federal agencies in Lincoln to coordinate flood preparedness amid massive snow melt.
Ralph Jones 43, a filing station operator in Alburnett, stopped his car for a freight train at Fourth Street and Third Avenue SE about 8 30 p m Monday and died while waiting for the train to pass. Police found him about 10 minutes later. coroner cites heart ailment. Body sent to Center Point funeral home.
The Policemen's Protective Association shows willingness to draft a seniority plan and negotiate with Chief Jesse Clift and Commissioner Gordon Hughes. The group accuses Inspector Howard Walsh of submitting his own plan without consulting the seniority committee or membership. Continued discussion expected on findings and next steps.
The Cedar Rapids school board approved an immediate renovation plan costing about 131 396 to upgrade ten elementary schools and the administration building. The first step rewires and relights Fillmore Johnson Tyler and Van Buren, with contracts awarded and bids to follow as architects prepare plans for remaining projects.
In Newark AP report a former model sued her father retired Col. Paul J. Horton and stepmother for $5,000 in personal property. A unanimous jury awarded Mrs. Arturo Gay cash totaling 1338 and numerous furniture and sporting items, excluding an old waffle iron. The trial halted when she became emotional. she said she could not hire a lawyer and spoke of family loss.
Five members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee press for a strong pledge that the United States will back its European allies if attacked. Critics warn two thirds approval could invite loose interpretations. Senator Vandenberg stresses psychological value while Senator Donnell seeks no implied commitment to fight without full congress approval.
Des Moines Iowa lawmakers pass a 48 million dollar road fund bill by a 95 to 9 vote. The plan splits 42 percent to primary roads 35 percent to secondary roads 15 percent to farm to market roads and 8 percent to city street funds. Northern lawmakers backed a 60 40 area need split, while southern legislators opposed it. Farm to market funds total about 7.2 million yearly with primary roads receiving roughly 20 million annually.
Norwegian Foreign Minister Halvard Lange said Norway will align with the proposed North Atlantic alliance backed by the United States. A Scandinavian defense union, relying on Sweden for northern neutrality, is ruled out. Parliamentary debate will shape the exact timing and method of joining talks this week.
Sections 3 and 4 of today's Gazette feature farm news ahead of the Winter Fair in Ce dar Rapids. The Memorial coliseum, armory, and Chamber of Commerce floors host exhibits for farm and town folks, with Gifts from the French Thank You Train as an added feature. Rex Conn and Lee Schwanz supervise farm coverage and pictures.
Police warn children after meatballs laced with strychnine resembling cookies with white icing kill dogs across southeast Kansas City. Fifteen dogs die in three days and three weeks earlier sixty two pets had perished in the area. A special five officer detail polices the case as twenty eight baits have been recovered.
Senator Pepper of Florida rejected the idea his remark about sons of manufacturers staying home during the war questioned patriotism. He said the statement was misinterpreted and expressed regret.
London AP reports six hundred British government scrubwomen petitioned President Truman for Marshall Plan aid to fund a raise in pay from 34.5 cents per hour to 40 cents. They met Monday night and urged Cripps to increase the offer by one farthing per hour.
The piece notes two defendants Louis Hand and Karl Kehrer paid a $25 minimum fine for leaving the scene of an accident after signing waivers. Merle Casteel appeared in court and pled guilty. Judge Johnson set five dollars and costs with no stated reason.
Hoover commission proposes sweeping overhaul of the agriculture department at state county and local levels to cut duplication and waste. It calls consolidating land agencies merging county advisory structures and transferring land and water programs to cut costs and streamline services. The panel favors a single county advisory committee and a nine agency reform including expansion of farm credit simplification of credit and elimination of wartime price supports risk.
Berlin AP United States authorities say a Russian rocket fired in practice during maneuvers landed in the American zone some time ago without damage or injuries. A high American officer notes it was an ordinary rocket and nothing unusual in its construction. the incident was filed as top secret at the time.
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