Reds Propose New Plan in Korean War Captives Talks
MUNSAN Korea AP Communist negotiators unveiled a new plan to break the truce talks deadlock seeking return of 20 000 Chinese captives in U N stockades while offering secret sessions The allied side voiced skepticism noting gimmicks and possible gimmicks Major General William K Harrison called for adjournment to Friday for study of the proposal.
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Munsan
Korea
William K. Harrison
Reds
U.n.stockades
Harrison
U.N. Command
William P. Nuckols
Weather and notices from the Daily Record page
The Daily Record provides a mixed page with weather figures for multiple cities, precipitation, wind, and river stages, followed by police speed and traffic citations, divorce actions, birth notices, and obituaries from various Iowa towns with names, ages, and funeral details. Also listed are weddings and births at Mercy and St. Luke's, and multiple city deaths with service times and cemeteries.
Allied raiders clash with Communists near Panmunjom fronts
Allied raiding columns penetrated Communist lines at two points near Panmunjom while a third group forced Red troops from a hill near Kumhwa. On the western front, Communist artillery shelled Old Baldy and T-Bone Hills as Allied planes re-entered overcast skies for supply-line strikes.
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Seoul
Panmunjom
Korea
U.N
Kumhwa
Democrats Fail to File Linn County Campaign Finance Reports
Three Democratic nominees for Linn County offices did not file required financial statements within 30 days after the June 2 primary. The list includes auditor nominee Clarence F. Redmond sheriff candidate R Neil Moore and county attorney nominee Joseph J. O Severn. Auditor Otto F. Hanzlik reported 22 of 25 primary candidates filed, with many showing no contributions and several listing no expenditures.
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Linn
Deadine
Clarence F. Redmond
R. Neil ‘Moore
Joseph J. O'Severn
Iowa
Otto F. Hanzlik
Hanzlik
Three Plead on Criminal Counts
Three men pleaded guilty before Judge Floyd Philbrick. Hurley Barkowski 19 of 132642 Second street SE and Leon H. Willard 19 at large faced charges of contributing to the delinquency of a minor girl. James J. Gerrity 25 of 628 First avenue NE admitted embezzlement by agent and was sentenced to six months in county jail with three months suspended. Gerrity’s term starts May 17.
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Floyd Philbrick
Hurley Barkowski
Second Street
Leon H. Willard
James J. Gerrity
First Avenue
Barkowski
Willard
Gerrity
Kresge
Silent Prayer Observed Friday Across Cedar Rapids Churches
Cedar Rapids churches will ring bells for five minutes at noon Friday to mark the national Fourth of July day of prayer. Residents are asked to use the period for silent prayer for the nation and world peace. An open air service at Municipal Plaza at 7 15 p m features prayers in line with the observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Council of Churches
Congress
Union
Linn County Ministerial Fellowship
Eisenhower Train Arrives Amid 4th of July Plans
Mrs. Robert Redus Mrs. Guy P Linville and Mrs. James Noell named to plan a gift presentation to Mrs. Eisenhower, a former Cedar Rapids resident. Sam Cohen leads a six member committee arranging Eisenhower's talk after the Fourth of July fireworks at Hawkeye Downs and Union Station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Redus
Guy P. Linville
James Noell
Eisenhower
Cedar Rapids
Northwestern Honors Former Cedar Rapids Resident Cummins
Paul S. Cummins, a former Cedar Rapids resident, received Northwestern university alumni service award at commencement for loyal service to the Northwestern Alumni Association. He is Los Angeles based president of United Soya Company and head of Paul S. Cummins Building Co. He is married to Ruth Wenter and they have two children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul S. Cummins
Cedar Rapids
Northwestern University
Northwestern Alumni Association
Mr. Cummins
Joseph Edward
Ruby Stedman Cummins
Los Angeles
United Soya Company
West Coast
Paul S. Cummins Building Company
Ruth Wenter
Wilmette, NL
Traer Child Struck by Car Injures Head and Leg
Bobby Staker six year old son of Mr and Mrs Burdell Staker suffered head and leg lacerations and severe bruises Tuesday after being struck by a car driven by Larry Voetberg of Traer.
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TRAER
Bobby Staker
Man Appeals Support Provision of Decree
Attorneys for Earl C. Dunham challenge the support order and home possession portion of Judge Charles Pennington Roth's decree in the divorce from Lena F. Dunham. The March 15 divorce awarded Dunham the divorce itself, with Mrs. Dunham receiving $10 weekly support and a life interest in the home at 1244 Wilson Avenue SW. The appeal targets only the support and real estate aspects, not the divorce decree.
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Cedar Rapids
Charles Penningroth
Iowa Supreme Court
Earl C. Dunham
Lena F. Dunham
Dunham
Guthrie Sues Huntley and Nimmers for 1000 Dollar Debt
Russell A. Guthrie filed suit Thursday against Ed Huntley and Bernard Nimmers seeking 1000 dollars relating to a tractor purchased for 2000 dollars on March 15 1951. Other suits include Ogden and Adams versus Robert and Edith Laird for 119 39, St Luke s Hospital versus Philip Sweet for 120 37, and A R Brown doing business as Brown Hardware Company of Marengo versus William and Virginia Randolph for 653 53 plus 347 91 from Randolph alone.
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Russell A. Guthrie
Ed Huntley
Bernard Nimmers
Guthrie
Huntley
Nimmers
Ogden and
Adams
Robert
Edith Laird
St. Luke’s Hospital
Philip Sweet
A. R. Brown
Brown Hardware Company
Marengo
William and
Virginia Randolph
Randolph
Ballistics Expert Sentenced for Communist Affiliation
Franklin Victor Reno, 41, a ballistics expert and head of the theory division of the exterior ballistics section at Aberdeen Maryland, was sentenced by US District Judge Lee Knous to three years for failing to disclose his membership in the Communist party. Reno pled guilty in February.
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Denver
Lee Knous
Franklin Victor
Reno
Communist Party
Aberdeen
Marengo Restores Angle Parking After 2 Days
The Marengo city council voted 3 to 2 to restore angle parking in the business district two days after ordering parallel parking. A petition by 12 merchants claimed a one-third drop in business and urged the reversal. The plan requires merchants not to park all day in front of shops and trucks to be kept in alleys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marengo
Tree Decay Caused by Fungi and Bacteria
Tree decay mainly stems from fungi and is accelerated by certain bacteria. The fungi initiate rot while bacteria contribute to breakdown and spread in affected wood.
Hawkeye Music Festival Sees 220 Solo Entries
More than 220 students entered the solo division of the Hawkeye Music Festival in Cedar Rapids. Contests are on the Coe campus Friday with winners announced at Hawkeye Downs evening show at 7 30. Fireworks cap the night at 9 30 after a vaudeville act and a massed bands program.
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Cedar Rapids
Coe
Hawkeye Downs
Fourth of July Festivities in Cedar Rapids Planned
The Fourth features Ameri can Legion post 5 and Coe College events at Hawkeye Downs with music contest winners exhibitions a massed band show a barber shop quartet and an hour long vaudeville act then a 9 30 fireworks display. Dwight Eisen hower to speak at Union station on a 10 15 p m train stop. City offices including the courthouse post office and city hall closed Friday and Saturday. recruiting offices vary. Retail shops mostly closed Friday open Saturday.
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Hanford Post
American Legion
Coe College
Hawkeye Downs
Cedar Rapids’ Country Clubs
Cedar Rapids Country Club
Elmcrest
Indian Creek Country Club
Dwight Eisenhower
Marine and Navy
Army and Air Force
Three Patrolmen Named to Force in Cedar Rapids
The Cedar Rapids city council appointed three patrolmen to the police department from a civil service eligible list. Charles W. Johnson from 620 First Avenue W begins July 5, Robert T. Fox of 510 F Avenue NW starts July 6, and Robert D. Kraft of 1218 Sixth Street SW begins July 7. Appointments followed Police Chief William Kudina and Safety Commissioner E A Prochaska recommendations.
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Ree
Cedar Rapids
First Voters for Eisenhower Name Iowa Chairman
Iowa City state chairman David Stanley announces Mrs. E. G. Sparks of Osceola as Iowa chairman of First Voters for Eisenhower. The group targets first time voters and Sparks, an alternate delegate at the Republican national convention, is believed to be the youngest such delegate or alternate from any state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
David Stanley
Eisenhower
E. G. Sparks
Osceola
Iowa
First Voters
First Voters For
National Youth For
Eisenhower Movement
Sparks
Man with Santa Whiskers Sought After Ice Cream Ruse
Police search for a man with Santa Claus whiskers after a 3 year old, Rhoda Taylor, allegedly traded the girl an ice cream cone for a $20 bill taken from her mother’s purse. The incident occurred in Sonia Michigan and authorities pursue the suspect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sonia, Mich
Santa Claus
Rhoda Taylor
Beach Habits of Russians Take Turn for the Better
Russians stationed in Washington plan a patriotic Independence Day beach visit with families at Woodland Beach and nearby Chesapeake Bay resorts. Local residents had complained last year about overcrowding and motor boats, but this season Russians stay in small groups and are keeping to regulations, easing tensions for Woodland Beach residents.
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Woodland Beach
Washington
State Department
South River
Chesapeake Bay
S. Michaelis
Woodland Beach Property Owners’ Association
Michaelis
Deaths John L. Smith Cedar Rapids Assemblyman Dies
John L. Smith a Cedar Rapids resident and former Collins Radio assemblyman died in a Cedar Rapids hospital at 12 10 a m after a long illness Born May 18 1891 in Round Grove Illinois he served in World War I and leaves wife Ruth L McKeen sister Amanda Smith of Omaha. He was a member of St Pauls Methodist Crescent lodge A F and A M Hanford Post American Legion. Funeral services will be held at O Keefe and Towne funeral home Waterloo at 1 30 p m Saturday burial in Fairview Cemetery Waterloo Friends may call at Turner chapel until noon Friday.
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John L. Smith
Bever Avenue
Cedar Rapids
Collins Radio
Round Grove
Ill
Ruth L. McKeen
Waterloo
Amanda Smith
Omaha
Crisman Rites Set For Cedar Rapids Resident
Frank Don Crisman 1893 01 22 born Garrison died 1 35 a m Thursday in Cedar Rapids hospital after a lingering illness. Survived by wife Lenore Humble Crisman two sons Marion Central City and John with the army air force in Japan a daughter Mrs Melvin VanFleet Hawthorne California two brothers DeVere and Murray Vinton and two grandchildren. Rohn chapel service 2 30 p m Saturday by Rev J F Wipperman burial Evergreen cemetery Vinton friends may call after 2 p m Friday
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Frank
Don” Crisman
McCarthy Road
Cedar Rapids
Garrison
Horsemen's Club
Lenore Humble Crisman
Marion
Central City
John
Army Air Force
Japan
Melvin VanFleet
Hawthorne
Calif
DeVere
Widow Blanche Guhlow Dies After Long Illness
Blanche Guhlow widow of August Guhlow of 1340 Fourth Street NW Cedar Rapids died in a Cedar Rapids hospital at 10 45 p m Wednesday after a long illness. Born June 21 1882 she had lived in Cedar Rapids 25 years. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Body remains at Turner mortuary.
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Blanche Guhlow
August Guhlow
Fourth Street
Cedar Rapids
Guhlow
Turner Mortuary
Kitts Loses Plea To Void 20 Year Prison Sentence
SIOUX CITY AP Federal judge Henry N Graven refused Kenneth A Kitts Omaha bank robber’s request to set aside a 20 year sentence imposed March 18 at Waterloo The denial follows Kitts May 7 letter claiming promises by federal officials He is serving a 30 year term at Leavenworth for a 1963 Laurens Iowa bank robbery.
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Sioux City
Henry N. Graven
Kenneth A. Kitts
Omaha
Waterloo
Kitts
Graven
Lone
Federal
Leavenworth
Laurens, Ia
Social Security Office Traffic Drops From Tuesday Peak
Cedar Rapids SSA field office reports 43 retirement benefit applications on Wednesday vs 79 on Tuesday, the first day full benefits could be filed under the 1950 law. Week total reaches 119 with a normal weekly run of 30 to 35. Thursday expected at about half Wednesday but still above normal.
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Social Security Administration
Cedar Rapids
Farmer Levy/Leverton Faces Default Judgment in Iowa Suit
A federal court in Cedar Rapids entered a default judgment against Herman Leverton, a Hardin County farmer, for 203.12 dollars plus 53.80 dollars in costs. The suit sought recovery of the difference between the grain loaned and the grain turned over to the government to satisfy the loan.
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Federal District Court
Cedar Rapids
Herman Leverton
Hardin County
Malik veto blocks germ warfare inquiry at UN
Russia vetoed an American proposal for an impartial inquiry into alleged Communist germ warfare. The Security Council voted 10 to 1 for an investigation in Red China and North Korea by the International Red Cross. Soviet Delegate Malik had warned he would veto if Chinese and Korean Communists were not invited to participate. US Delegate Gross said the move proved the charges false.
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United Nations
N. Y
Russia
Security Council
Red China
North Korea
International Red Cross
Jacob A. Malik
U.S
Ernest A.gross
Malik
Mrs. Moershel To Head Linn County Crippled Children Society
Mrs. W J Moershel was elected chairman of the Linn County Society for Crippled Children and Adults at the annual board meeting in the Roosevelt hotel. New officers include Walter Shupp as vice chairman Dr Alice Salter secretary and Russell W Manatt treasurer.
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W. J. Moershel
Fifth Avenue SE
Linni County Society For
Moershel
Society
Roosevelt Hotel
Walter Shupp
Alice Salter
Russell W. Manatt
Edward Bock
Linn County
Charles Buse
Des Moines
Iowa Society For Crippled Children and Adults
Buse
Linn
University of Iowa
Richard Nazette
Price Denied Place On Democratic Ticket
SIOUX CITY AP Milo Price LeMars schoolteacher lost his bid to be placed on the Democratic ticket for congress from Iowa Eighth district. A recount in 10 of 12 counties including Woodbury showed he had 1 235 votes short of the 1 880 needed. two counties refused a recount.
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Sioux City
Milo Price
LeMars
Congress
Iowa
Woodbury County
Price
Woodbury
Leaders exchange views amid political year quotes
A collection of brief statements from Anthony Eden, Senator McMahon, Senator Russell, President Truman, and General Mark Clark emphasizes diplomacy, hydrogen bomb concerns, age discrimination, and responsive action in the North Korean crisis.
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Anthony Eden
Historic Church Series To Appear In The Gazette
The Gazette will begin a church page next Saturday featuring sketches and brief articles on historic churches. Artist Frederick Polley created both drawings and texts, with research done at the church sites. First Baptist of Providence and Old North Church Boston are the initial subjects.
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North America
United States
The
Gazette
Frederick Polley
First Baptist Church of
Providence
R.I
Pioneer Baptist Church of America
Old North Church
Boston
Iowa
Polley
University of Iowa
America
Nebraska Supreme Court weighing Cornett rehearing request
The Nebraska Supreme Court weighed a request for a re hearing in the L S Bob Cornett case after upholding a district court conviction for obstructing justice. The ruling could trigger execution of a 60 day jail term and 1000 dollar fine unless the rehearing is granted and a mandate issued.
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Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska Supreme Court
L. S
Bob” Cornett
Omaha
High Court
Omaha District Court
Cornett
Supreme Court
District Court
Robert C. Rutledge
Iowa
Rutledge
Dwight Miller, Jr
Council Bluffs
Miller
James T. English
Aiken voices plea against anti Taft cry in GOP
Senator Aiken of Vermont urged anti Taft Republicans to stop saying Taft cannot win. He avoided declaring a preferred nominee, promising to back the eventual Republican choice. He argued factional doubts hurt the party and that Taft Eisenhower or Warren could win with unified support.
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Washington
Aiken
R-Vt
Taft
Sen. Taft
Eisenhower
Gov. Warren
Springville Man Feared Drowned in Mississippi River
Police say John Irish, 55, of Springville, vanished while swimming with two other patients near Clinton. A wallet and clothing were found on a dock as officers fear he was swept downstream by a strong current after one man drank and fell asleep.
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Clinton
John Irish
Springville
Mississippi River
Irish
Veterans Administration Domiciliary Center
High Officer Bolts to West in Berlin Defection Surge
A senior East German Volkspolizei officer, Inspector Ernst Bollow, and nine other Red policemen defected to the West in 24 hours. Bollow, in charge of Soviet border measures in Berlin, crossed the border Wednesday and sought sanctuary. The group brings thirty defectors in the first days of July, signaling a large drainage from East Germany and potential intelligence on Volkspolizei plans.
Council Endorses Cedar Rapids Highway Approach Plan
The Chamber of Commerce backed a multi project plan to widen and relocate approaches to Cedar Rapids. City Council approved the overall plan and funding steps, with Linn County Board of Supervisors and Iowa Highway Commission to review. Main focus areas include a north south link to Highway 30, reshaped Highway 150 entry, and extension of Highway 74 to connect with new routes.
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Chamber of Commerce
Cedar Rapids
Linn County
Board of Supervisors
City Plan Commission
Iowa
State Highway Commission
B. L. Anderson
William Cullyer
Chamber
W. W. Stolbai
Plan Commission
Marion
Mt. Vernon Road
Sixth Street
Highway Commission
Iowa City
Sixth
Anderson
Union appeals over ruling in Charles City case
The United Electrical Workers filed with the district court clerk a notice of appeal from the order denying the union a new trial and judgment notwithstanding the verdict in the Charles City Oliver Corporation case. The motions were overruled June 3 by Judge Henry N. Graven after a $66,722 jury verdict in Waterloo federal court related to work stoppages at the Charles City plant in January and February 1951.
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Charles City
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