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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1947

Page

2

Republicans pledge no retreat on tax slash plan

Washington AP reports House Republican leaders vow no retreat from cutting federal spending and taxes. Chairmen push to reduce budget by billions, with Knutson proposing to bar recovery in portal-to-portal suits to aid tax relief. Halleck says tax cuts possible but not tied to a fixed percentage, suggesting around twenty percent as a target.

Washington House Truman G.O.P Capitol Hill Halleck Indiana Senate Republicans Taber R-N.y House Appropriations Committee Senate House — Committee Knutson R-Minn Ways and Means Committee House-Senate Congress

Daily Record Weather And Local Notices

Cloudy with possible snow on Wednesday and milder Thursday. Northeast winds, high 33 Wednesday, low 10, high 12 Thursday. Divorces granted for several couples. Numerous theft and traffic-related fines noted. Fire alarm events at Colonial Baking and Quaker Oats. New births recorded at St Luke's Mercy and Kewanee. Multiple small fines for traffic and parking violations listed with names and addresses.

Iowa Thorsey T An

Fishermen Target Sand Pike Below Dam No. 9

McGREGOR fishing party draws about 40 anglers from Cedar Rapids Waterloo Charles City Elgin West Union and Fayette to Mis at miles north of regor. They reported nearly all caught their sand pike limits from 1.5 to 2.5 pounds amid mild winter conditions. Open river extends about two miles below the dam but large wall-eyed pike remain scarce despite many hooks.

Mcgregor Regor Cedar Ra Waterloo Charles City Elgin West Union Fayette

Fatal Crash Near West Point Injures Five

Donald Baugess, 24, Burlington, died from injuries after an auto crash near West Point Indiana late Monday night. Four other persons were seriously hurt in the same accident.

Burlington INS Donald Baugess West Point

Credits Tax Bill Opposed by State Assessors Group

DES MOINES The Iowa State Association of Assessors executive committee opposes a bill to abolish the money and credits tax. A state tax study committee proposed elimination and a mortgage fee. Senators Byers and Keir introduced measures. a Senate resolution urged adjustments to current laws. The committee urged a fixed exemption on listings and mandatory confidential forms for money and credits.

Des Moines Iowa State Association of Assessors Frank C. Byers Cedar Rapids Robert Keir Spencer Iowa Senate Scolaro

Three Iowa Hunters Fined Total of $300

Fort Dodge Iowa AP three men from Iowa were fined a total of 300 dollars after police found loaded and assembled weapons in a car during a deer poaching patrol Monday night near Stratford. Officers E T Goeders Kay Setchell and Wil Chase pursued the trio after spotting a bright spotlight.

Iowa Fort Dodge E. T. Goeders Kay Setchell Hamilton County Wilchase Stratford Goeders

Widow of Grinnell Professor Injured in Car Crash

Mrs. Harry Waldo Norris 79 widow of Grinnell college zoology professor was struck by a car on highway 6 at East street and seriously hurt. She sustained a broken shoulder multiple leg fractures and internal injuries and was taken to a hospital. Police reported the driver fled the scene.

Grinnell, Ia Harry Waldo Norris Grinnell College Highway 6 East Street

Pound Arguments Set on Pound Treason Release Motion

Washington AP reports arguments will be heard on a motion to release Ezra Pound from federal custody. Pound is indicted on treason charges and remains in custody as the case proceeds.

Washington Ezra Pound Poer

House Unit Seeks Power To Probe State Department

The House Foreign Affairs Committee on Tuesday pledged bipartisan cooperation in shaping policy and proposed sweeping inquiries into State Department operations. It invited Marshall to cooperate, commit to secrecy, and suggested other committees be barred from similar investigations while allowing duly appointed subcommittees to sit in on jurisdictional questions.

Washington House Foreign Affairs Committee House Marshall Appropriations Committee Judiciary Committee Ways and Means Ittee

Williams burg Mourns W F Harris longtime mayor banker

William sburg reports the death of Walter F Harris 80 a former mayor and bank president who helped found local Knights of Pythias and contributed to public improvements He was born August 6 1866 in Barnstable Mass and came to Williams burg in 1885 He died suddenly morning with services set for 2 p m Thursday at Jones funeral Home Burial at St Marys cemetery He survived by his wife son a sister and three grandchildren

Williamsburg Walter F Farmers Trust and Savings Bank Barnstable Mass Elmer Independent Feed Dealers of Iowa Community Club Masonic Lodge Knights of Pythias Lodge Jones ~Neral J. J. Gaule St. Mary's Cemetery

First U B Church Adopts New Name St Andrew's

The First United Brethren church at Fourth Avenue and Seventh Street SE, part of a merger last fall of United Brethren and Evangelical denominations, has renamed St. Andrew's after a Sunday vote and a Monday board meeting. Other merger churches chose Salem and consider names for the second Evangelical church.

First United Brethren Church Fourth Avenue Seventh Street SE United Brethren and Evangelical St. Andrew's Lyle K. Anderson Anderson St. Andrew’s First Evangelical Salem Second Evangelical

Basketball Star Killed in Fight in Se Township

A Se Township high school basketball star was fatally stabbed Monday night during a fight involving four players and four other youths. Sheriff Meiner reported four youths arrested and jailed without charge, who denied the killing. The injured player died at a filing station after a dispute sparked by a post game confrontation.

Ase Township Wallace Meiner Meiner Bennett

Training program backed by Austin urges universal military training

Warren R. Austin urged that until effective international controls of atomic energy are created the United States should place its security in universal military training. After a White House conference with President Truman he said he discussed UN atomic aims regulation armament and potential disarmament with the president.

Washington Warren R. Austin United Nations United States Truman White House Austin The

Shape Retention Advice for Woven Garments

The article notes that perspiration and continual wear may wet and dry fabrics, but they will regain shape with time for longer service. It emphasizes patience and proper care to maintain appearance and durability.

Army Denies Nazi Upsurge In U S Zone Of Germany

Frankfurt AP report says US army intelligence heads quarters found no subversive movement of strength in the US zone of Germany and released files on leaflets. It contrasts with claims by the International Committee for Study of European Questions of growing re created Nazi groups and anti Semitic propaganda. Propaganda noted as localized with no centralized group. A Schweinfurt eviction note warned democracy abuses while a Wuertzburg station sheet blamed US for food shortages as German butter is sold in America.

Frankfurt United States Army United ‘States Germany International Committee For Study of European Gersal Schweinfurt Wuertzburg United States America

Death Notice Mrs. Frank Votroubek 46 Cedar Rapids

Mrs. Frank Votroubek 46 of 828 E avenue NW died in a Cedar Rapids hospital at 9 06 a m Tuesday after a brief illness Born June 30 1900 near Solon she had lived in Cedar Rapids 20 years Survived by husband three daughters Mrs Robert Krewson Mrs Theodore Albert son of Cedar Rapids Louise Ann at home a son Paul Wayne at home a sister Mrs Biochl of near Solon two others unnamed died in Cedar Rapids hospital after brief illness two more lines likely truncated

Frank Votroubek E Avenue NW Cedar Rapids Solon Robert Krewson Theodore Albertson Louise Ann Paul Wayne Biochl Near Solon

Death Notice for Bert Fay Leonard of Cedar Rapids

Bert Fay Leonard 50 of 1119 avenue Cedar Rapids died at a local hospital at 7 am Tuesday after a long illness. Born October 6 1896 in Toddville he worked 23 years for the Rock Island railroad. Survived by his wife two sons Clarence F Leonard of Sioux Falls SD William L Leonard Cedar Rapids four daughters Louise Cones Frances Geraldine Georgia a sister Edna Sapp Sampson Wis a brother William Leonard Lansing Mich and a niece and nephew Services 1:30 pm Friday Turner chapel burial Dunkard cemetery Friends may call at the chapel.

Bert Fay Leonard Cedar Rapids Rock Island Railroad Toddville Clarence F. Leonard Sioux Falls S. D William L. Leonard Louise Cones Frances Geraldine Georgia Leonard Edna Sapp Sampson Wis William Leonard Lansing Mich Turner Chapel Dunkard Cemetery

Joseph A. Sova, 71, dies after long illness

Joseph Albert Sova of 516 Ninth Avenue SE died at home at 12:45 a.m. Tuesday after a long illness. Born March 11, 1875, in Cedar Rapids, he was employed by Wilson and Company until retirement last year. Survived by daughter Leona Reed of Cedar Rapids, two brothers Rudolph and James C. Sova, and two grandchildren. Services at Turner Chapel at 1:30 p.m. Thursday led by Rev. Zdenek F. Pauk. Burial in Bohemian National Cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel.

Joseph Albert Sova Ninth Avenue SE Wilson and Company Leona Reed Cedar Rapids Rudolph James C. Sova Turner Chapel Zdenek F. Pauk Bohemian National Cemetery

Services for Ada Jane at Beatty chapel at 1 30 pm

Funeral services for Mrs. Ada Jane are held at Beatty chapel on Thursday at 1 30 pm with Rev Mr Page of Clinton and Cedar Rebekah lodge officiating. Burial follows in Linwood cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel.

Ada Jane First Street Beatty Chapel Page Clinton and Cedar Rebekah Lodge Linwood Cemetery

Paroled Convict Sentenced to 20 Years for Burglary

John C. Jacobsen, 30, paroled Iowa convict, was sentenced to 20 years in Fort Madison for entering a Clinton home on Christmas Eve and undressing a baby girl in her crib. He pled guilty to aggravated nighttime burglary and habitual criminal charges.

Clinton John C.jacobsen Iowa Fort Madison Jacobsen Sen

University of Iowa Freshman Missing in Muscatine

A statewide search was under way for Ernest Archer of Muscatine a University of Iowa freshman missing since he left for Iowa City Saturday night with tuition money in his pocket It was not known if he boarded the bus officials at the university could not locate him and advised the family to contact police.

Muscatine Ernest Archer University of Iowa Iowa City Young Archer

Wilkins Resigns as Iowa Veterans’ Representative

Des Moines reports Charles F. Wilkins, Iowa veterans’ representative, has resigned effective February 1 to take a position with the Veterans Administration in Washington. He will be succeeded by a new appointee in the Employment Service.

Des Moines Charles F. Wilkins Iowa Veterans Veterans Administration Washington

Hawaii Statehood Backed by Wilson and Martin

Senator George A. Wilson and Representative Thomas E. Martin push Hawaii statehood. In letters to the Cedar Rapids Young Men's Bureau, they support a YMB approved resolution urging admittance as the forty ninth state. Martin of Iowa City concurs with the Hawaii statehood plan.

George A. Wilson Thomas E. Martin Hawaii Young Men's Bureau Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce YMB Board of Directors Iowa Rep. Martin Iowa City YMB National Junior Chamber of Commerce Milwaukee Territory of

No General Boost In Rent Ceilings In Des Moines

AP report quotes John Beller, area rent control executive, saying Washington orders to liberalize rents in hardship cases will not substantially alter his office. He notes landlords may seek increases on defined grounds but no broad boost in rent ceilings is intended.

Des Moines John Beller Washington OPA Beller

City Briefs and Local Notices

Mrs C D Bumgardner convalescing at home 1510 N Street SW. Attorney Michael G Nassif announces opening at 315 20 O R C Building West Virginia. Mrs Robert Gulick 1311 Eleventh Street NW recuperating at Mercy Hospital after major operation Monday. Hus Memorial Presbyterian church 9th Ave and 7th St SE hosting a Chicken Noodle Soup Supper Kolaches Thursday Jan 30 serving starts 5 PM. Mr and Mrs J G Schoenfeld 115 Thirty-fifth Street Drive SE left Monday night for Topeka Kan to attend funeral of Mrs Catharine Schoenfeld.

St. Luke’s Kenneth McGee Marion A. B. McCall Mechanicsville Mercy Frank Jacobs Thirty-sixth Street Keith Strait Maplewood Drive James Kemp Thirty-fourth Street Kewanee Robert J. White Donald D. Bruns Fifteenth Street Thomas E. Carney Twelfth Avenue H. J. Spreetzer Country Club Parkway Joe Pazour Nineteenth Avenue William Bradshaw Fifth Avenue Ellis Jones Center Point Road Darline Roberts George Barkley Central City C. F. Wertz Seventeenth Street Clifford Kelly Iowa City Otto Kruegel Glidden Walter H. Wickler Thirty Second Street Robert Salmon Elmhurst Drive John E. Young Longwood Drive W. H. Chipman Liberty Drive Paul Walter Memorial Drive Roy Randall Fourth Street E. L. Patton Merchants Bank B. F. Paul Blairstown Leila Shirley Tipton Harry J. Wilford Allison Hotel Glenn Bordwell Vinton Francis Hughes Grand Avenue John Fults Tenth Street Alois Jedlicka Ely Avenue Michael G. Nassif O.R.C Robert Gulick Eleventh Street Mercy Hospital Kolaches Hus Memorial Presbyterian Church 9Th Avenue 7Th Street SE J. G. Schoenfeld Thirty-fifth Street Drive Topeka Kan Mr. Schoenfeld Catherine Schoenfeld

Townsend Victory Club to Hold Card Night

Townsend Victory Club No 8 members and friends plan a card evening at 8 p.m. Thursday at K of P Hall.

First Church of Christ Scientist Service Tonight

The First Church of Christ Scientist invites the public to attend a service tonight at eight o clock. The gathering will feature readings and reflections in a quiet, worshipful setting suitable for all attendees.

First Church of Christ, Scientist

Local men inducted into regular army at Fort Omaha

Dale Lao of Troy Mills and Robert D. Wallace of Dubuque were inducted into the regular army at Fort Omaha Nebraska, with Cedar Rapids recruiters announcing the action on Tuesday.

Dale Lao Troy Mills Robert D. Wallace Dubuque Fort Omaha Neb Cedar Rapids

Thief Steals $759 From Davenport Cigar Store

Davenport AP report says $759 was stolen from the Martin Cigar Company store by a person inside the building as it was being closed Sunday night. Police pursue leads as investigation continues.

Davenport Martin Cigar Company

Russia Presses Britain on USSR US Ties

London dispatch notes Tass the Soviet news agency urged Britain to honor the 20 year alliance spirit while criticizing its U S ties. Bevin says the treaty is not dead and Stalin agrees it could be extended but only after pruning weakening reservations.

London Tass Britain United States U.S.S.R Georgi Zarubin Ernest Bevin Premir Stalin Daily Worker of London Bevin Russia Stalin

Civic Club Names New Committees

Jay W. Hesser installed as president of the South Side Civic club at C.S.P.S. hall Monday night and announced committee personnel for 1947. Committees include House and building with C. Thomas as chairman and Ed C. Rudin and Dick Patek as members, program chaired by Jesse Scheppele with Ralph Anderson George Evilsizer and Fred Joulik, banquet and lunch led by Ed E. Hach with Joe Zachar Frank Zachar and Leon Drapela, membership chaired by Lumir W. Striesky with Rudy Felter and Joe Zastera, aviation chaired by T. J. McPartland with Duane Cecil and Robert T. Werning, civic relations led by Frank Zastera with Charles Chadima Rudy Felter and Joe, memorial chaired by the Rev. Z. F. Pauk with Dr. Leo B. Sedlacek and Frank Stourac, finance chaired by L. B. Christensen with Charles Chadima and Ed night, officers include J. Joyce vice president, Marvin S. Kuba secretary, and Frank J. Kindl treasurer. Past President Fred C. Henson installing officer assisted by past presidents M. F. A sk y Lumir W. Striesky Rex Conn. Gazette farm editor gave Guatemala talk. William L. Broulck received retiring president plaque.

Jay W. Hesser South Side Civic Club C.S.P.S. Hall E C. Thomas Ed C. Rudin Dick Patek Jesse Scheppele Ralph Anderson George Evilsizer Fred Joulik Anderson Ed E. Hach Joe Zachar Frank Zachar Leon Drapela Lumir W. Striesky Rudy Felter Joe Zastera T. J. McPartland Duane Cecil Robert T. Werning Frank Zastera Charles Chadima Joe A

March of Dimes Drive Reaches Linn County Community

Two Linn County public health nurses Joella Antes and Catherine Peckosh persuaded Linn County Junior Farm Bureau members in Marion to support infantile paralysis fundraising. Campaign Manager H J Achter reported a growing total as 18 dimes were donated and Boy Scouts aided theater collections along with offers to contribute at the March of Dimes office in city hall. The drive ends Thursday.

Linn County March of Dimes Joella Antes Catherine Peckosh Linn County Junior Farm Bureau Marion H. J. Achter Achter Alfred Vaupel, Welker

First 60 Barracks Apartments at SU Are Now Completed

Iowa City married students at the University of Iowa will move into the first 60 barracks apartments, prioritizing families with children living in trailers and cooperative houses. Other tenants will follow in order of waiting lists.

Iowa City University of Iowa C. Woody Thompson Thompson University

Wife Makes Firm Head Scrub Floor and Seeks Divorce

ST. LOUIS INS Carl J Reinecke 60 president of a lam ies wife Elizabeth compelled him to scrub the kitchen floor after long weeks at his office She hired a janitor to redump in the basement and kicked a bronze bookend at him over a radio policy She refused to give up her meal ticket when he sought divorce noting his ailment and diet plans He testified his annual earnings total 30000.

ST. Louis INS Carl J. Reinecke Lamies Elizabeth

Molasses To Be Freed From Price Controls

Washington announces ending price controls on domestic blackstrap and beet molasses at midnight with all allocation controls lifted for domestically produced molasses. Imported molasses allocation remains through February 28 or until five tanker loads planned for February are sold.

Washington Ohn R. Steelman

Man Slain After Bank Holdup Fails

PHIL. CAMPBELL Ala AP One man was shot to death and another injured after an unsuccessful bank robbery attempt at the First State Bank. Thomas H. Taylor 24 of Russellville was killed near Phil Campbell after forcing a taxi driver to drive him to the bank and then away from the scene. Cashier C P Allman turned in the alarm as Sheriff Berry Shedd said Taylor fired at the bank and at Chief Lonnie Kent who arrived with officers. The taxi driver Wylie F Martin was injured and treated in hospital. no charges filed at this time.

Phil. Campbell Ala First State Bank Thomas H. Taylor Russellville Lonnie Kent Wylie F. Martin Florence Taylor Martin Berry Shedd Franklin County Phil Campbell C. P. Allman Allman Chief Kent

Local Option Beer Bill Filed In Iowa House

In Des Moines AP reports 43 Iowa House members sponsor the Local Option beer bill, with 32 senators backing a parallel measure. The bill would let city and town councils grant licenses if applicants meet current standards, shift beer tax revenue to state and local funds, require quarterly sheriff or police inspections, and compel annual crime and seizure reports to county authorities.

Des Moines Iowa House Senate Gene Poston Corydon State Gen Fund

Tead Speaks at Coe Lecture on Labor Relations

Dr Tead, longtime editor and authority on labor relations, discusses his work in work class problems and management theory. The event, introduced by Coe President Byron Hollinshead, includes a 45 minute audience Q and A after the talk.

South End Boston Tead Columbia University McGraw-Hill Harper and Brothers Society For the Advancement of Advanced Management American Economication American Psychological Association National Council of the Y. M. C. A St. Lawrence University Amherst College Dr. Tead Byron Hollinshead Coe

Cedar Rapids Drum Corps seeks 20 recruits for growth

The Cedar Rapids drum corps sponsored by Hanford post of the American Legion invites 20 new members to reach a total of 60. Ages 10 to 18 may enroll with drills Thursdays at 7 p.m. and beginner instruction Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Director Vernon Kriz will teach, with a 25 cent lesson charge. W Gaines notes the group offers concerts in surrounding towns and at Milwaukee festival. New uniforms are being ordered. Mail or call 1217 Third Avenue ISW 4093 or Mr Kriz 2-9074.

Cedar Rapids Hanford Post The American Legion Vernon Kriz W. Gaines Parents Association Milwaukee Y.M.C.A Nes Third Avenue Isw Mr. Kriz

Cigars Found in Old Central Hotel During Razing

Workers in Laverne Minnesota uncovered several cigar boxes in the old Central hotel building as it was razed. After sampling them they said they were better than many smoked during the war. The cigars had been hidden for years and are believed to be part of a burglar's cache.

Laverne, Minn Central

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