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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1947
Page
2
A Cedar Rapids page reports a cold wave with 5 to 10 below zero temps north and zero to 5 south, strong northerly winds easing at night, partly cloudy skies, and light snow possible west Thursday. Several local court fines, births announced in Mercy and St Luke’s hospitals, traffic and parking penalties listed, and a chimney fire incident noted.
A small amount of pigment in poultry feed can tint eggshell yolks red or green. The effect depends on the pigment type and concentration used in the hen’s diet.
The National Junior Chamber of Commerce selects ten men aged 21 to 36 for the Outstanding Young Men of the Year honor. Recipients include Joseph A. Beirne, Charles G. Bolte, Van Dyke, John F. Kennedy, Joe Louis, Bill Mauldin, Philip Morrison, John A. Patton, Arthur Schiesinger Jr., and Harry M. Wismer. They will be feted at a January 22 banquet in Chicago.
DACHAU Germany 40 defendants were convicted by a six member American military court for torturing and killing thousands at the Flossenburg concentration camp. Five were acquitted. Sentences to be announced later this week. Prosecutor William Denson estimated more than 60 000 prisoners passed through Flossenburg in one year and at least 15 000 inmates were killed.
Officials of the AFL union and Cedar Rapids City Lines began negotiations Monday for a new contract covering wages and working conditions. The last contract, signed in October 1945, expired December 31.
W. H. Witte, cashier of the American Trust and Savings Bank for nearly two decades, has been chosen as bank president. He succeeds 88 year old August Freund, who had led the bank since 1913.
A Cedar Rapids resident Betty Anderson 3104 C avenue NE is charged with leaving the scene of an accident after a collision with Mae Parrish’s car in Dubuque Sunday night. Parrish found a license plate and tail light at the scene and Anderson admitted striking the other car.
Quotas are open for reserve officers to attend special service schools tied to their branch. Periods of schooling will last 90 days or less. Pay follows the officer’s current rank. Bachelor quarters provided at school locations. Write to Major Donald B. Buck Cedar Rapids.
A helicopter from the Byrd Antarctic expedition fell into icy waters near the Pine Island base. Captain George Dufek and the helicopter pilot were rescued unharmed after the crash. The wrecked craft and rescue followed lifting constraints as the operation continued with the Bay of Whales unloading efforts underway.
AP reports a 102 member budget group delegated budget authority to a 20 member Tauber led subcommittee. Senator O Mahoney denounces the gag rule arguing the larger group is shut out. Representative Keefe dismisses O Mahoney as crazy. Taber vows to use a sledge hammer on Truman's budget.
Lt. Gen. Roy S. Geiger a wartime Marine leader from Guadalcanal to Okinawa is critically ill at Bethesda Naval Hospital in Maryland. The Marine Corps announced he will retire on January 27, with Geiger turning 68 this Saturday.
General Marshall rode a special car toward Washington on the Manhattan Limited as photographers captured the scene in Chicago. A breathless matron pointed out to her companion, “Look, there’s Gen. Eisenhower!”
Walter Winchell reports on a star studded scene with Mayor Hague and former FBI chief spilling through as F B Eye is disqualified in the Damon Runyon Memorial feature race at Tropical Park. The piece blends showbiz scandals with sports results and city lore in a brisk, era voice.
City notes Army combat boots sold for 6.89 and rebuilt shoes for 2.45 at College Shoe Shop on Center Point Read. V. Insure your home with Fire Insurance Agency. Mrs. Clarence Day returns home from Missouri after the serious illness and death of her mother, Mrs. Anna Palmer, on Wednesday.
Senior directors of the Chant chamber convene for a board meeting to discuss agenda items, upcoming events, and policy decisions affecting local business and community initiatives. The session includes standard motions, officer reports, and public comment periods.
A luncheon at the Montrose Hotel on Tuesday will elect a new chairman for the Public Welfare Bureau. The retiring chairman is William J. Barron.
William Guenther succeeds Kenneth Feller as president of the Vinton Chamber of Commerce. New directors include O. Stephens Robert Mahood Louis V. Conter Alfred Happel and Guenther with Earl Irvin as vice president.
Carl Oscar Nelson, 75, retired Rock Island railroad foreman, died 11:20 p.m. Sunday in a Burlington hospital after a long illness. Born November 12, 1871 in Sweden, he lived in Cedar Rapids 50 years. Survived by two sons Alvin and Elmer, two daughters Mrs. Russell and George W. Magee, a brother Edward, and two grandchildren. Services 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Turner chapel. Burial Linwood cemetery.
Mrs Mary Vavra widow of Joseph Vavra and former Cedar resident died in a local hospital at 2 15 am Monday after a lingering illness Born in Moravia Czechoslovakia September 12 1886 she came to the United States and Cedar Rapids 29 years ago Surviving include son Joseph of Prairieburg two brothers Anton and Frank Roman Cedar Rapids and sister Mrs Frances Navratil of Czechoslovakia Services set for 8 30 am Wednesday at the ee chapel and 9 am at Wenceslaus church burial in St Johns cemetery Friends may call after 3 pm Tuesday
Alma Lorenc aged 38 of 703 F avenue NW Ely dies Saturday after a long illness. Born November 29 1908 in Ely she leaves father John Lorenc and brother Edwin J of Ely. She was active in the Moose Lodge Women’s Organization Iowa City. Services at Bohemian Moravian Brethren church near Ely at 2 p.m. Tuesday conducted by Rev Ludvik Burian and Rev Francis Pokorney. Burial in Truhlar cemetery near Ely. Friends may call Brosh chapel until noon Tuesday.
Mrs Sarah Elizabeth Vaughn 82 a longtime Cedar Rapids resident died at her daughter’s home in Iowa City. Survived by five daughters Mrs Hazel Crow Des Moines Mrs Elsie Slead Moline Ill Mrs M R Hohmann St Louis Mo Mrs E J Koser Mason City and Mrs Glen Thomas San Mateo Calif plus Mrs Hazel Saturday and 15 grandchildren.
Leonard Pfeifer aged 32 formerly of Cedar Rapids died recently on the West Coast after a year away. Survived by brothers Frea of Waterloo Lumir of Cedar Rapids and sister Mrs Gordon Shimek of Cedar Rapids. Body to be brought to Cedar Rapids for services at Janeba funeral home.
Mrs. Urilla Lybarger Williams formerly of Cedar Rapids died Sunday at 2 55 a m in a Marshalltown hospital She was born November 10 1862 in St Charles Minnesota Survived by her husband a daughter Mrs William H Duvall of Detroit five grandchildren and one great grandchild Services and burial set for 2 p m Tuesday in Marshalltown
The March of Dimes campaign starts Tuesday in Cedar Rapids theaters to raise funds against infantile paralysis. Cedar Rapids Boy Scouts and executive Keith Benner will assist, with 180 scouts needed. boys should notify their Scout masters to participate.
Representatives from civic fraternal and labor groups meet Tuesday at 8 p m in the VFW clubrooms to discuss plans for the establishment of a monkey island in Bever Park. Groups interested in the project are invited to send a representative.
Wilson and Company reports 1946 ended October 26 with net earnings of 3.43 per share on sales of 440.57 million and a 1.89 percent profit margin. Federal taxes rose to 8.55 million while operating revenue declined from 1945. The year benefited from outside meat and poultry operations despite black market pressures and shifting prices.
Des Moines Iowa secretary of state Rollo Bergeson urged the Iowa Republican Veterans League to study a proposed 20 percent cut in federal income taxes and send findings and recommendations to the state’s congressional delegation. He warned the net effect may hit lower income groups and World War II veterans hardest and urged the group to advise Iowa's Republican lawmakers. The league’s legislative committee includes Boyd Mann Town City John Tallman Clarion and Louis Coran Sibley.
The Rt. Rev. Fulton J. Sheen claimed radio censors blocked him from discussing communism for three years on his Catholic Hour. He linked the ban to the Soviet dissolution of the Communist Internationale and warned Americans are conditioned by commentators on the danger of communism.
Des Moines AP report says city council rejected 4-1 Safety Commissioner Walter J Massey effort to overturn last week's resolution naming Jack Brophy as chief of police. Massey charged the appointment was railroading and questioned knowledge of the arrangement, voting with the council later in the meeting.
Representative Landis of Indiana urged Congress to prioritize aid to nations over extending loans, arguing for direct assistance rather than debt-heavy financing.
Richard E. Simpson Ellis Trailer camp Donald R. Jones Alburnett and Joseph To pinka Jr 1002 Nineteenth street SE were arrested on First avenue E and fined $25 plus costs in police court Mon Simpson charged with reckless driving after a Sunday incident involving Pete Funcke and Glenn Walters. Jones clocked at 60 mph from Thirty-second to Tama streets Saturday by Patrolmen Walt Bishop and Henry Overman.
In Anamosa district court two men were sentenced for larceny and delinquency offenses. Clark received a five year maximum term for larceny building after confessing to taking a billfold containing 39 dollars from a sleeping man in Cedar Rapids. Smith, 26, of 422 First Avenue NW, was given 30 days in jail and a 100 dollar fine for contributing to the delinquency of a minor, with 50 dollars of the fine suspended.
Everett Robert Gorvin, 40, of Oxford Iowa, was charged by Linn County authorities after a Highway Patrol pursuit on Highway 84 near Hawkeye Downs. He faced a drunk driving count and was fined 25 dollars plus costs by Justice H R Churchill. Three passengers, Eugene J. McCarthy 36, William C. McCarthy 39, and Garvin Cooney 34, were also cited.
E L Miller Cedar Rapids alcohol tax investigator warns veterans may violate the National Firearms Act of 1934 by failing to register fully automatic weapons. Federal law requires registration with the treasury department unit. many weapons were brought home as souvenirs by servicemen.
The Rock Island line reported three westbound Rocket coaches derailed by a broken rail at Abbott Ark at 145 a.m. Monday. No serious injuries. passengers may have minor bruises. The consist included three coaches a baggage car and a diesel locomotive running from Memphis to Amarillo Texas.
Investigation into the Crandic head on crash near Cou Falls moves into its third day. Witnesses describe speeds and orders as conductor Parrish is suspended from operating duties. Margaret Nosek, 21, is among the injured. Full reports will be filed with the Iowa and Interstate Commerce Commissions.
Cedar Rapids realtors discussed population trends and future school needs at a Y M C A luncheon. They praised the school board and supported acquiring sites for a future west side high school with notes on east side location and student transportation.
Mr. and Mrs. George Holub of 3348 Pioneer avenue SE and John Pringle were fined $25 and costs in police court Monday for drunkenness and disturbing the peace at Nick's tavern. Holub reportedly argued and threatened to fight after another patron tried to quiet the disturbance.
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