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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1958

Page

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Daily Record weather and notices blend city brief update

Friday temperatures ranged from a high in the 60s to a low in the teens across cities including New York Duluth and Phoenix with notable precipitation None recorded for January total Barometer and humidity readings listed Police and court notices cite fines for traffic violations and civil suits plus obituaries and service notices across multiple Iowa towns including Elkport Marengo Sigourney and Vinton

Bismarck Apolis N.orleans New York Duluth Omaha Bango Phoenix Miam Seattle Iowa PS Bgg

Nowinski Emerges as Top Echelon in Science

Dr. Stanley Corrison of Hopkins department of mechanical engineering says Nowinski is top echelon in science. His work on materials behavior under high temperature stress applies to rocketry and nuclear fields, though he mostly uses pad and pencil and library.

Nowinski Stanley Corrison Hopkins

Rushmore’s turbulent career tied to McCarthy era clashes

Former journalist Rushmore testified in a Hollywood libel case and recalled joining Confidential to expose communism but doing celebrity gossip pieces. He blamed publisher clashes for leaving the magazine. He later worked for the New York Journal American and True War magazine, with a noted 1955 disappearance and a dramatic incident involving his wife.

Rushmore Hollywood Confidential Theagazine Robert Harrison New York Journal American Roy Cohn Joseph McCarthy McCarthy Senate Journal American East River Bellevue Hospital Chicago Butte True War Magazine

Not Woman, It Is Laundry Bundle Incident, Pittsburgh

Police responded to a reported assault in Pittsburgh when a man was said to force a woman into a truck. Officers found the apparent victim was a bundle of soiled clothing being loaded by a laundry driver.

Pittsburgh

More Serious Strife Feared In Venezuela

AP report from New York outlines fears of a wider military uprising in Venezuela after the March Perez Jimenez regime upsurge. Exiles warn of oil field sabotage to pressure the government while younger officers grow discontent over stalled promotions. Civilian opposition remains quiet amid arrests and jailings.

New York Venezulelan Marcos Perez Jimenez Perez Jimenez Rafael Areas Isaias Mendina Angarita Joffie Old Guard

Woman Divorced After Testimony of Abusive Husband

In Los Angeles an AP report states Marlene Shoemaker, 21, was granted a divorce from Norman, 32, after she testified about abuse including being hung out a seventh story window and locked out of their apartment in pajama bottoms. She noted the abuse caused her to lose sleep.

Los Angeles Marlene Shoemaker Norman

Fire damages Ted Wernimont home near Hazel Drive NE

A Saturday afternoon blaze badly damaged the living room of the Ted Wernimont residence at 1277 Hazel Drive NE. Firefighters forced a roof opening near the chimney to extinguish the fire. cause remains undetermined.

Ted Wernimont Hazel Drive

Nepal Drives Major Highway Plan With 900 More Miles

Nepal moves to build 900 additional miles of highways in five years under a three nation pact. The United States funds 75 percent of the 10.7 million dollar project with India and Nepal supplying the rest. The Himalayan kingdom sits between Tibet and India and aims to improve regional connectivity.

Katmandu Nepal United States India Tibet

Cedar Rapids Inter-Service Club Council Elects Novotny President

Charles A. Novotny has been elected president of the Cedar Rapids Inter-Service Club Council for 1958. Ted Healey is vice-president Dorothy Hahn secretary and Esther Barker treasurer were also elected last week.

Charles A. Novotny Cedar Rapids

Telephone Strike Call Is Delayed

In New York union and company negotiators set further talks for Saturday to avert a nationwide long distance strike. The American Telephone and Telegraph Company and the long lines division of the Communications Workers of America had a contract expiry at midnight. Union leaders had threatened a 12:01 a.m. walkout but postponed action pending more talks.

New York American Telephone and Telegraph Company Long Lines Communications Workers of America

Deaths of Clara Klassen and Mary Ellen Johnson in Cedar Rapids

Clara Klassen 56 widow of John Klassen died after a brief illness. Survived by four sons Otto Lawrence Leon Lloyd, a daughter and siblings. Services Tuesday at Immaculate Conception Church. Burial Mt Calvary. Mary Ellen Johnson died after a brief illness at 345 Nineteenth Street SE. Survived by husband two daughters and parents. Services Monday at Barta Hesser chapel. Entombment Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories.

Clara Klassen Fifth Avenue SE Cedar Rapids John Klassen Lattnerville St. Elizabeth’s Circle Immaculate Conception St. Joan’s Circle St. Matthew’s Church Otto Lawrence Klassen Waterloo Leon Los Angeles Lloyd la Jolla Calif Brady Mortuary Donald E. Johnson Nineteenth Street Munnsville N. Y Mary Ellen Johnson Central Park Presbyterian Church Cedar Chapter Daughters of the Nile Gethsemane White Shrine Pilot Club Cinda Marie Terrie Kay Allen Stamy Reuben J. Tjaden Central Park Presbyterian Church Cedar Memorial Chapel

Cross Released On $2,500 Bond

James G. Cross , president of the Bakery Workers union, was released on $2,500 bond on a charge of embezzling union funds. Cross flew from West Palm Beach to plead innocent to an indictment naming him and George Stuart as partners in embezzling $6,500. Trial set for March 10.

Chicago James G. Cross Bakery Workers Union Cross West Palm Beach George Stuart International

Trains Delayed Briefly in Marion After Freight Car Incident

Milwaukee railroad crews cleared tracks at Marion after a minor accident delayed four streamliners for about 1.42 hours. Officials said a frame on a freight car wheel broke early today at Morley blocking the line until the wreck was moved and the track cleared.

Milwaukee Railroad Marion Morley

Man Sentenced for Assault in Linn County Case

George Freeman, 34, of 1102 Twelfth Street NE, is jailed in Linn County for assault and battery. He was arraigned before Judge L M Hullinger Jr and received a 30 day sentence with 20 days of it suspended. The charge stemmed from a complaint by his wife Ida Mae Freeman. Meanwhile Myrtle Ampey, 17, was held in the county jail on a ladultery charge filed by her husband James Ampey.

George Freeman Twelfth Street Linn County L. M. Hullinger, Jr Ida Mae Freeman Myrtle Ampey Eighth Street James Ampey

AEC Moves to Germantown with Transit Subsidies

The Atomic Energy Commission relocates 1600 employees to Germantown, with about 700 workers starting Tuesday. Subsidized bus routes across 13 paths will cut costs, up to 1 dollar daily for round trips. Resignations were projected at up to 30 percent, but only 89 workers have left so far.

Germantown AEC Washington Virginia Maryland

Girl 7 dies after toy balloon inhalation incident

Valerie Viola, seven, inhaled a toy balloon to inflate it and sucked it into her windpipe in Bogota New Jersey. Parents called police and a rapid police to hospital transfer failed to save her within ten minutes.

Bogota N.J Valerie Viola Valerie

Pretty Tough for A Little Kitty

Clint on Tenn story reports Charlie Phillips crawled under his house to fetch a cat and found a snarling bobcat. He wrestled the animal with Louis Patterson assisting, and Phillips strangled the bobcat after about 11 minutes. Phillips suffered scratches as the cat died during the struggle.

Clinton, Tenn Charlie Phillips Phillips Louis Patterson

Coggon Man Fined For Three Traffic Offenses

Francis Kester, 39, of Coggon, was fined 60 dollars in municipal court after admitting to hitting two vehicles on First Avenue East. He drove east and struck cars driven by Robert W. Hysell and Gilbert Camp, then fled the scene before Marion police stopped him near the Armory Ballroom. He faced charges of left of center, leaving the scene without identifying himself, and driving without a license.

Elma O. Hackett Webster Harry R. Zimmerman Anamosa Curran N. Williams Whittier Margaret Beth van Dyke Maplewood Drive Harley R. van Dyke Avenue NW Gordon D. Craft Sixth Avenue Edward Vanderling Thirty-third Street Kuris A. Raits Marion Dale H. Martin Tenth Street Dale A. Perry Fortieth Street Gary Lee Mrazek Frank C. Michael van Vechten Francis Kester Coggon Pauline T. Jondall Carlyle C. Ferick Twenty-fifth Street Tranquilino Romero Hildegard Mittelbach Seventeenth Street Norman C. Humble Chester L. George Veretta FE Stone Fourth Avenue Edward C. Mittvalsky Chandler Street Mildred L Kline Lee Minor Fairfax John D. Richmann Glenn D. Jacobs Ninth Avenue Dennis R. Brink Wisconsin Street Leonard N. Black First Avenue Kenneth G. Hook Thirty-first Street Thomas L. Gardner Hullinger Harold Motor Company First ‘Avenue Robert W. Hysell Werner Avenue NE Gilbert Camp Thirty-fourth Street Kester Hysell Armor Ballroom

City Briefs: Hospital Patient and License Suspension

Mrs. Alex Noble, 62 Twenty second avenue SW, is a patient at St Luke s hospital being treated for pneumonia. Gordon D Craft of 1554 Sixth avenue SE had his driver s license suspended for 15 days by Judge Donald Barnes in municipal court after pledging guilty to a speeding charge.

Alex Noble Twenty-second Avenue St. Luke’s Hospital Gordon D. Craft Sixth Avenue SE Donald Barnes Craft

Courthouse One Arrested and Second Sentenced on Check Charges

Lester W. Stille, 27, of Center Point, freed on 110 bond after false uttering of a 3.76 check at Dale's Fruit Market. Ivan F. Gillis, 24, Cedar Rapids hotel resident, received eight months in county jail with five months suspended and credit for 30 days served for false checks including a 20 check at Brown's service station.

Lester W. Stille Center Point Cedar Rapids Ivan F. Gillis Stille P. J. Whittemore Dale’s Merchants National Bank Gillis Brown Peoples Bank

Youth 20 Convicted On Grand Larceny Charge

Charles L Spicka aged 20 of 3048 Circle Drive NE received a six month suspended county jail sentence after pleading guilty to grand larceny. He admitted taking $42 in cash from women’s purses at Danceland ballroom Cedar Rapids Friday night. Detective Captain John Kuban reported restitution was made in the case.

Charles L. Spicka Circle Drive Danceland Ballroom Cedar Rapids John Kuban Charles Penningroth

Cedar Rapids man told to plead in child sex case

Fred M. Bennett, 53, a Cedar Rapids hotel resident, was arraigned Saturday before Judge B. J. Maxwell on a charge of lascivious acts with a child. He was given until Tuesday to plead and his bond was set at $500 after arrest on a bench warrant issued last Tuesday. The complaint came from the mother of a 16 year old girl.

Fred M. Bennett Cedar Rapids B. J. Maxwell Bennett

Auto accident damage suit filed over 644.91

Warner Charles Ruggles sues Roy L. Dulin in district court for 644.91 accusing Dulin of unsignaled left turn on June 29 near Edgewood Road SW on Highway 30. Ruggles says he swerved to avoid a crash, hit gravel and left the road into a ditch.

Warner Charles Ruggles Roy L. Dulin Edgewood Road Ruggles Dulin

Collection suit over promissory note for $1000 against Pride duo

Eldon Martin doing business as Airport Trailer Sales files a collection suit for $1000 plus interest and costs against Ray Pride Jr. and Vivian Pride based on a promissory note dated March 25. Principal unpaid, seeks judgment for the amount, interest, and costs.

Eldon Martin Ray Pride, Jr Vivian Pride

Cedar Rapids man faces statutory rape charge

Ronald E. Nelson, 20, of 825 Seventeenth Street SW, Cedar Rapids, is ordered to enter a plea by 10 a.m. Wednesday in a statutory rape case involving a 12 year old girl. Bond is set at $5,000.

Cedar Rapids Ronald E. Nelson Seventeenth Street

Television lineup tease for KCRG-TV channel bi

A preview promises favorite old shows and many new programs arriving this year on KCRG-TV channel bi. Viewers are encouraged to keep watching for fresh series and familiar favorites.

Channel Bi Kcrg-Tv

Labor and Management Face 1958 Struggles Ahead

AP report analyzes looming economic and political pressures for unions in 1958. Job layoffs rise as five to six million unemployed loom by March, wage hikes press employers, and wage and bargaining battles threaten a renewed labor-management clash.

Washington

Fifty Moroccans Rescued From Snowbound Hamlet

About 50 Moroccans marooned for a day in a Riff hamlet by heavy snows were rescued Friday by Moroccan army mountain teams.

Rabat Morocco Riff

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