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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1952
Page
1
February 23 1952 Daily Record reports high and low temperatures for multiple cities with precipitation amounts, Iowa forecast including cloudiness and light snow, and sun/mood data. It lists civil disturbances and court actions from Cedar Rapids area including fines, jail days, and license suspensions, plus local births deaths and obituaries.
The senate internal security committee released an interim report accusing Communist officials of the American Communications Association of fixing elections to stay in power. Former ACA leaders testified to ballot destruction and substitution to oust noncompliant officers.
Sgt John Williams 2333 Second Street SW called back to the air force reserve leaving Thursday for Chanute Air Force Base Illinois. Pvt Russel A Hansen 2921 Iowa Avenue SE returns from Fort Riley Kansas after 16 weeks basic training and will report to Fort Lawton Washington March 7 for Alaska duty. Pvt Kenneth A Fascher son of Mr and Mrs Arno Fascher 112 Sixth Street NE serves as ammunition bearer with First Cavalry in Hokkaido Japan after Korea tour since October. Mr and Mrs Ronald J Valenta of Los Angeles and Mrs Alvin V Dingler Milwaukee visit their mother Mrs Wesley A Valenta 526 Fifth Street SE called by their father’s death funeral held Wednesday.
In Christopher Illinois a resident was fined 15 dollars after being drunk when a truck hit the horse he rode. The truck driver was exonerated after claiming the horse had no tail light. The horse was killed in the crash.
Cedar Rapids Democratic caucuses expected to draw record turnouts with high interest says county chair Rodney E. Birkicht. Precinct meetings start 7 30 p m Tuesday on west side and Thursday on east side with locations listed for Cedar Rapids and Linn County sites.
Newburg New York AP Mick ey Spillane famous mystery writer says he will stop writing about murder and sex and devote himself to promoting the Kingdom of God. He joins Jehovah's Witnesses and plans future work aligned with his beliefs. Spillane lives at Orange Lake near here with his wife and two children in a self built house.
The St Louis Post-Dispatch reports a Washington influence case involving a St Louis firm that failed to buy federal property until a former election board official was hired. James A. Waechter admitted taking $25,000 from Kenneth Baker of J D Streett to move a $90,000 Jefferson Barracks property deal.
Former Czech official Dr. Peter Zenkl, escaped Nazi and Communist persecution, warns that free elections in Czechoslovakia would show strong anti Communist awakening. He notes rising distrust of the government, poor food distribution, and propaganda shifts under Moscow control, while fear of liquidation grows.
The Rev. George Ghannam, Syrian Orthodox priest from Syria, is appointed pastor of St. George Church Cedar Rapids under Archbishop Antony Bashir. He comes from Terre Haute where he served since 1946 after arriving from Syria and leading St. George monastery. Services are Sundays at 11 a.m. with Sunday school at 9 30 a.m. and evening meetings at 8 p.m.
The Coggon independent school district drops a $150 000 building program after a court case over a 1950 bond election. The board filed a motion on Saturday to dismiss an injunction suit, citing revised plans and current price levels. Plaintiffs claimed voting irregularities and invalid ballots. district courts upheld legality but appeals reached the supreme court before dismissal.
The will of Mary A. Pulda who died December 16 was admitted to probate. It leaves her estate in equal shares to her children Carrie R. Ritcher Mamie A. Weber and William F. Pulda. Mrs Ritcher was appointed executrix without bond.
Ann P. Technik of 844 Oakland Road NE filed suit Wednesday against Joseph F. Technik for separate maintenance alleging a marital dispute and seeking relief under applicable laws.
Newsweek reported it gave Gen Douglas MacArthur a chance to read and comment on a story about him before publication and believed the piece reflected his views. The magazine said MacArthur preferred Taft for the Republican nomination but would support Stassen or Eisenhower if they beat Taft. MacArthur denied liking or opposing the current president.
Republicans face dueling counsel as Duff warns against old guard control while Taft urges a sharp critique of Truman policy. Taft campaigns in New Hampshire ahead of March 11 primary, arguing for clear issues to win independents. Kefauver-Kerr race looms for Democrats with Truman’s decision pending and Nebraskan primary set for April 1.
Dr. Marcus Bach of the University of Iowa will address the 83rd annual YMCA meeting on Wednesday March 5 at 6 30 pm. The program includes dedications for the Arthur Poe Memorial chapel and the Earle G Nichols Film library. John Turner II will present the 1951 annual report and outline future YMCA plans.
Mrs. Charles K Mundel 82 of 816 M avenue NW Cedar Rapids died Saturday in a Cedar Rapids nursing home. Born April 12 1869 near Vining she was married April 30 1889 at Luzerne. Surviving son Frank Cedar Rapids a granddaughter three brothers Joe Elberon Frank Belle Plaine George Vilek California. Services Monday 1 30 p m at Elberon Methodist church. Friends may call at Ayres funeral home Keystone Sunday. Body will lie at Elberon church 11 a m Monday until service.
Candidate Webster, newly filing for public office, runs his Cedar Rapids heating business for over three years after a prior stint at a local heating firm and Collins Radio. He was born in Cresco and moved to Cedar Rapids in 1943 from Decorah, attends Our Saviors Lutheran, and has a five child family with one in college and others in local schools. Other filings include Licht, Ross, and David Hodgin. several others have taken papers but not filed. Three school board terms expire next month with Jordan Penningenroth and Pochobradsky serving terms.
Mrs Carl C Olson of 1321 Avenue NE Cedar Rapids died Friday at 11 30 am She was born in Konswer Bruit Sweden and married May 17 1923 in Ottumwa Survived by husband daughter Mrs Carrie A George son Dr Fred W Adams of Cedar Rapids four grandchildren and nine great grandchildren Services 1 30 pm Monday at Barta Hesser chapel with Dr Marvin Kober of St Pauls Methodist Church officiating Burial Cedar Memorial Cemetery Friends may call after 4 pm Sunday at the chapel
Word was received of the death Tuesday of Mrs. William Kent Wisner, formerly of Cedar Rapids, who moved to Seattle some years ago. She was affiliated with the Christian Science church.
Premier Aly Maher Pasha announced that British Egyptian negotiations on the Suez canal dispute will begin in Cairo early next week.
Notice filed in Cedar Rapids Linn County Iowa states 8523 Arthur M. Kelley seeks an absolute divorce from Helen L. Skelley. The petition also prays to quiet title to both real and personal property and to grant custody of their daughter Mary. Defendants must appear within 20 days of service or default will be entered.
State of Iowa Linn County on February 8 1952 Imogen Berry attorney of Cedar Rapids applies as administrator with will annexed of the estate of Jean G Gunn deceased Those indebted must pay promptly and file claims with the Clerk of the District Court Cedar County Iowa The Merchants National Bank Cedar Rapids is named as Will Annexed guardian or attorney for the estate
Reports from Dhaka indicate two days of student riots left 12 dead and at least 50 wounded in the provincial capital. The clashes involved students and police, highlighting escalating unrest in the region.
A Soviet general said on Saturday that Russia has built and tested atom bombs of multiple calibers. The remarks came as officials discussed advances in nuclear weapons development and potential arms capabilities.
The Quasqueton Riding Club held its regular Thursday night meeting and officially renamed the club to Wapsi Trail Blazers with blue and gold colors.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Manley have returned home from a Cedar Rapids hospital after injuries from an auto crash. Mrs. Manley remains bedfast for several weeks.
Cedar Rapids city health officials said January disease cases more than doubled December. Assistant Health Officer Carl Smith reported 77 cases in January, led by 53 chicken pox, 20 mumps, three measles, and one scarlet fever. January deaths were 57, with 35 males and 22 females.
Rep. Patrick Hills asked Harold Stassen to expand for Congress on his charges that Attorney General J. Howard McGrath grew rich during 12 years in public office. Stassen agreed to cooperate fully and reiterated calls for a congressional inquiry into McGrath finances.
Public corporate charter notice for G & F Investment Co Cedar Rapids Iowa. Details include business purpose to buy sell lease and develop real and personal property with investment motive. Authorized capital 500 shares at 100 each total 50000. Inc begins when 5000 stock issued. Founders and officers named with board size 2 to 5. Annual stockholders meeting set for first Monday of July.
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