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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1957
Page
1
The Cedar Rapids Daily Record reports January 22 1957 weather with highs in the upper 50s and low 20s across several cities, plus precipitation figures. It lists judgments in favor of plaintiffs in multiple civil suits, dismissals, and various local notices. It also includes funeral services, births, and divorce petitions alongside traffic and police notices.
Rep. Howard Reppert and Sen. George O Malley announce companion measures in the Iowa House and Senate to investigate the State Tax Commission income tax division. They urge discovery of special treatment for some taxpayers and aim to secure fuller tax collection, citing a top employee who did not file returns for years.
Charles Van Doren a Columbia University English teacher becomes the top money winner in U S television quiz shows with earnings at 104 500. He began the night with 99 000 and added 5 500 on NBCs Twenty One and plans to return January 28 to decide if he will take the winnings or seek more.
Clayton Ohlhauser, 31, of Crestwood Drive NW and Warren Walrath, 20, of 1300 Third Avenue SE had their licenses suspended for 30 days after appearing in municipal court on traffic charges. Ohlhauser paid a 50 dollar fine for leaving the scene of an accident and Walrath paid 15 dollars for speeding.
A proposed trading stamp tax of 10 percent on gross receipts was filed in the Iowa Senate by six Republican senators led by W H Tate. The bill would require licensing for stamping firms, licenses for each retail establishment, a 100 dollar fee, a 20 thousand dollar bond, quarterly reports, and a 10 percent tax on gross receipts. Senator Tate also introduced a separate life insurance agent licensing bill requiring a written exam.
The Iowa House unveiled 20 bills and three joint resolutions including a pay raise plan for legislators shifting to per diem, extending session length to 150 days, and a constitutional amendment to lower the voting age to 18. Other measures seek to standardize firefighters hours and raise funeral aid from 300 to 400 dollars.
The United Auto Workers struck American Motors in Kenosha with over 5,000 production workers from the Nash and Hudson plants walking out after night-long talks on layoff procedures failed. A Milwaukee body plant worker count of 2,500 faced early dismissal due to component shortages.
Four masked bandits burst into a Wynnefield Civic League meeting in Philadelphia late Monday night forcing attendees to the floor. They escaped with about $5,000 after taking wallets rings and watches from twenty businessmen.
Washington The house banking committee Tuesday voted for a congressional inquiry into the nations banking and credit system. The move follows President Eisenhower’s call for a commission to study the financial system’s adequacy, with Johnson saying Congress will prioritize study of rising prices and interest rates.
Linn county board rejects a residential zoning request in Ingleside addition south of Cedar Rapids. Opponents call it spot zoning within heavy industrial area along Hawkeye Downs near North Western and Crandie tracks. The action upholds a denial by the county zoning commission. The board also names weed commissioners James Jordan and W J McCalley and reports fourth quarter 1956 fee collections of 10 45125 for vehicle licenses and 853 in miscellaneous fees.
In district court three wills were admitted for probate. Ed F. Weingart died Jan 14 leaving bequests to 14 individuals including a gold watch to nephew John B. Anderson and $100 to two nephews William Hemsky and Donald Winters. Rest of estate divided among nieces nephews and in-laws with executrix named Mrs Leona Winters. Also provisions for Nelle M. McDowell and Albert G. Byers wills with various bequests and executors named without bond.
An Aurora man, Harlan L. Zerba, 27, pleaded innocent in Linn county district court to a false pretenses charge and is free on $1,000 bond after being charged on November 28 for purchases at five Linn county service stations using a fictitious oil company credit card. In other actions, Hartford Accident and Indemnity sued Teamsters and Truck Drivers union No. 238 for $633.56 on workers compensation and employer liability insurance. James Elliott, Des Moines, remained jailed in Linn county on a false check charge with related warrants from Franklin county. and judgment for $22 was entered for Franklin Clark, administrator of the E. J. Dahms estate, against Eva M. Clark.
Mrs. Henry W. Burma wife of the State Board of Control chairman died in Allison. Funeral rites are planned for 2 p.m. Wednesday in Allison.
London reports captive Czechoslovakia rising as a key engineer for the Communist bloc. Prague plans to deploy Czech plants and technicians abroad including Egypt Syria and India, expanding heavy and light engineering exports to Russia and other nations while grain imports rise.
A specialist testified that Dr. John Bodkin Adams systematically dosed Edith Morrell to create addiction and then killed her with large narcotic doses in a single fatal fortnight. Based on evidence, morphine and heroin prescriptions from January to November 1950 show a pattern intended to cause addiction.
In a courtroom dispute, Judge Harrison says Bennett has been unfairly portrayed and allows further testimony. Mrs. Pizinger testified she saw Bennett leave the store with Brylcreem and later claimed he did not pay, though she now believes he did. The cash register tape indicated a 67 cent purchase around the time of the visit.
Four U S destroyers rescued 120 passengers from a New Zealand motorship that ran aground on a reef near Suva in Fiji. The 60 crew stayed aboard the grounded vessel and it was refloated at high tide.
In New York a suspect known as the Mad Bomber, George Metesky, appeared relaxed during questioning after claims he did not plant bombs in the last month. Arm testified Metesky bought materials at various stores, sourced supplies from both New York and Connecticut, and used powder taken from bullets to make explosives. Metesky, about 5'11" and 175 pounds, faced photographers with a composed bearing during his book-in.
Phoenix AP reports Charles Abbott, 85, a veteran solar researcher, claims rainfall for a community can be forecast up to a decade in advance. He links small solar irradiation changes to 5 25 percent rainfall shifts and 1 5 degree temperature changes, claiming 50 to 100 percent accuracy despite skepticism from meteorologists.
Former Governor James M. Curley, 82, who fought a stomach ulcer, left Boston hospital Monday with a hopeful outlook and a plan to resume public duties.
Sir Walter Raleigh Gablemonday received a suspended sentence for driving without a license. Andrew Jackson and George Washington were released after being questioned about two slayings.
Cedar Rapids school board discussed installing eight Aetna driver trainers per new senior high to cut behind the wheel time from six hours to two. Estimated cost about 11 000 dollars each totaling 22 000 while possibly reducing one to three teachers per school. Superintendent Clyde Parker urged further board study for February 4 meeting. The classroom simulators allow several students to drive in a simulated vehicular scenario.
Superintendent Parker announces Stoakes to lead curriculum and instruction at the secondary level in Cedar Rapids. Stoakes, a former Wilson high math and science teacher, has served as acting Franklin principal since last fall and aims for a PhD after three summers. He grew up on a Dysart area farm, attended Geneseo schools, and lives with his wife and two daughters at 322 Eleventh Street SW.
Washington The Supreme Court ruled 8-0 that unions with indefinite duration contracts may strike after a 60 day management notice to renegotiate. Justice Brennan did not participate. The ruling reversed the Eighth Circuit and affirmed a 1954 NLRB decision on Taft Hartley limits.
Mrs Agontina Amata 78 widow of Michael Amata died Monday in Washburn Wisconsin after a lingering illness She was born in Italy and formerly operated Bever Park grocery in Cedar Rapids She moved to Wisconsin years ago The body will arrive in Cedar Rapids Wednesday and go to Monahan funeral home for calling after 5 pm Funeral services set for Thursday at Immaculate Conception Church with Msgr William H Schulte Mt Calvary cemetery Rosary to be recited Wednesday at 7 pm in the funeral home
Frances A. Vaughn widow of Alton P. Vaughn of 1412 Third Street NW Cedar Rapids died Sunday. Services will be conducted at Turner chapel at 11 30 p m Wednesday by Rev Lemuel C Ritchhart of Ellis Park Church of God. Burial will be in Cedar Memorial cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel.
Services for Webster Hugh Baker longtime Cedar Rapids resident who died Monday will be conducted at 1 30 p m Wednesday by Rev. Howard Strong of Olivet Presbyterian Church Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery Friends may call at the chapel.
Private graveside services will be held for infant Thomas Slocum O'Donnell, son of Mr and Mrs Stephen Barnes O'Donnell, at Oak Hill cemetery at 3 30 p m Wednesday conducted by Dr Theo Lilley.
The Italian Line, the Swedish American Line and insurers in the Andrea Doria collision have reached an out-of-court settlement. The London Underwriters said the agreement should settle all claims promptly without further litigation. The case is in New York federal court with over 2,000 suits totaling more than 160 million dollars pending.
Earl Hoodmaker of Mt. Vernon suffered a fractured leg after slipping on ice in the 4600 block of Ford avenue NW. He was taken to St. Luke's hospital while performing meter reading duties for the Iowa Electric Light and Power Company.
The program titled The Trial airs on Channel 9 in Broken Arrow Tuesday at 8 00 PM. Viewers are invited to tune in for the presentation featuring legal drama from the local station.
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