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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1947
Page
2
The issue reports Iowa precipitation and a forecast of cold, clear and cloudy days with light snow possible. It lists multiple local court actions including drunkenness, disorderly conduct, speeding, driving without a license, and two divorce petitions, with numerous names and addresses and fines. It also notes police and fire responses and birth announcements.
Park off street tonight as Cedar Rapids snow plows clear roads. Public Improvements Commissioner David L Williams urges residents to move cars to ease removal. overnight parking ban in the loop district adds to the challenge.
A judicial clash over leadership at Iowa State College's science department continues as Assistant Attorney General Oscar Straus says a motion to lift a restraining order will be filed. Dr. H. M. Harris is acting head while Dr. Drake remains court-restrained. Attorneys Carl Smedal and Dean H. V. Gaskell discussed the case with Straus.
The committee found no aiding constituents in wartime contracts but deemed improper Bilbo acceptance of gifts services and political contributions from contract firms. It cites over 300000 in contractor donations, improper use of aid for personal charities, and notes a $1000 potential drug addiction payment concern.
City officials urged coordination with railroads to ease Fourth Street congestion in the loop district. Hughes noted a Rock Island diesel hauled 14 cars through the loop recently. City Attorney Hines called railroads the lifeblood of industry and stressed synchronized schedules to reduce delays during peak hours. Former Mayor Rall recalled a 1929 case where signals limited trains entering the loop, and urged lasting railroad consideration.
Senators Bridges and Hickenlooper assert Bilbo will be charged with violating three federal statutes in a report by the minority members of the special investigating committee. They cite the Hatch Act intimidation ban and conspiracy provision, with penalties up to a $1,000 fine or ten years in prison.
The New York Daily News reported on Thursday a drive to nominate James A. Reeves as president in 1948 with a co presiding ticket. The plan outlines a bold campaign by Reeves and allies to gain support across major political factions.
Janet L. Morgan of a local hotel was fined $50 and costs and Richard M. Loesbe of Marley was fined $25 and costs after police court on charges of disorderly conduct. They were arrested in a downtown hotel room about 2 05 a.m.
The high court favors portal to portal pay and the broader 40 hour week question stirs lawmakers as Thomas recalls the fair labor standards act. Senator Flanders urges Congress to take up the serious issue soon amid long-standing precedent.
The CIO United Auto Workers filed claims totaling 490 million dollars against Ford General Motors and Chrysler. Detroit suits seek 410 million in Michigan and 32.21 million against Ford outside Michigan. Ford faces a 150 million demand while Chrysler seeks 70 million.
Rockwell Manufacturing says it will sue two employees and two AFL representatives for 15 million dollars alleging the AFL United Automobile Workers violated contract on hours and production. Colonel W F Rockwell cites losses from slowdowns and alleged refusals to maintain production.
Secretary of State Byrnes conferred with Ambassador Messersmith in Washington about policy toward a major Latin American country. The discussions focused on diplomatic relations and regional stability.
William C Ronnenberg 44 an employee of Quaker Oats died at home after a long illness at 713 L Street SW Surviving wife Ardelia Ward Ronnenberg two daughters Violet June May and son William Charles mother Anna Ronnenberg and three sisters and three brothers Funeral services set for Saturday at 2 pm in Brosh chapel with burial at Shiloh cemetery Also Clayton Emery Memier 1861 B Avenue NE Cedar Rapids resident for 18 years died at home after a long illness Born January 10 1896 in Johnson County Surviving wife two children mother Margaret Memler and brother Lloyd D Memler Funeral arrangements at Cedar Memorial cemetery burial location and viewing details noted
SE foreman for the Northwestern in Cedar Rapids died at St Luke's hospital Thursday noon after illness. He moved to Rapids in 1930 from Fort Dodge and was a member of Westminster church and several Masonic bodies. Survived by wife and four children Frieda Mae 15 Esther Lou 12 Dean Edward 9 Bruce Joe 4 and sister Mrs Blanche Lewis Springfiell IL. Burial at Cedar Memorial. service Saturday 11 am by Rev Andrew E Kurth.
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