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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1946
Page
1
Cedar Rapids shoppers face a butter shortage as dealers report a buyers strike. Retail prices hover around 79 to 83 cents per pound amid dwindling oleomargarine stocks and rising wholesale costs. Grocers note sales volumes have fallen sharply and predict prices may continue upward.
Twelve persons were injured when two suburban trains of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad collided at Union Station in Chicago during the morning rush hour. One train backing out after unloading rammed into a coach of an incoming train at a crossing, disrupting services and delaying departures and arrivals.
Madison Wis LLP reports a ruling that a husband may not bring his minor wife into a tavern unless accompanied by a parent guardian or in-law. The attorney general said a husband does not count as a parent or guardian for entry, and tavern owners must enforce the age rule.
Seventy three Waffen SS veterans including three generals were found guilty by an American military court in Germany of slaughtering American prisoners and Belgian civilians during the Battle of the Bulge. The trial started with 74 defendants. one was withdrawn. Notable figures include Gen. Josef Dietrich, Lt. Gen. Herman Priess, and Brig. Gen. Fritz Kraemer. The case centered on Col. Joachim Peiper and the Malmedy massacre. Defense said fear of prosecution lingered after months in solitary confinement.
Fred L. Kusler 55 of Marion is in critical condition after heavy coils fell on him while he was helping install refrigeration equipment at a locker plant in Alburnett around 4 15 Wednesday afternoon. He suffered multiple skull fractures, possible arm break and minor injuries to arms and legs and was taken to Mercy hospital before being moved to Cedar Rapids hospital by ambulance. Deputy R D Spooner investigated the incident.
In Oelwein police and Fayet te County officials raided seven fraternal and veteran clubs seizing 160 cases of liquor and 60 slot machines valued at over 55000. Raids targeted American Legion VFW Moose Elks Knights of Columbus rooms and nearby country clubs. No arrests. attendees released. Police chief Leo Moment said complaints cited underage access and liquor law violations. Bartenders face charges and further action against clubs may follow.
Former Secretary of State Cordell Hull urged the House to approve the British loan or risk the final supreme catastrophe of another world war. In a brief private citizen letter to Speaker Rayburn of Texas, Hull pressed his stance against vetoing the loan.
Five crewmen were killed and a sixth injured when a Transcontinental and Western Airlines Constellation training plane caught fire in flight and crashed into an alfalfa field a mile north of Reading airport during a routine training flight from a base at Reading. All six aboard were reported casualties.
Washington experts say the Bikini atomic blast delivered history’s greatest single blow to shipping. The preliminary board found the test intense, yielding data to redesign naval vessels to reduce superstructure damage and protect crew. Within three fourths of a mile, damage was limited though several ships were sunk or wrecked.
Kielce Poland United Press International reports nine Poles including two militiamen were sentenced to hang for taking part in the anti Semitic riot that caused forty five deaths last week.
United Press reports buyers staging protests over rising prices in New York Washington Philadelphia St Louis Quincy Mass with demonstrations planned in Minneapolis Omaha and Salt Lake City while some cities see normal business CIO unions picket Reading market Philadelphia and milk yards in Cramp shipyard New York City plans broader action July 23 and July 16 actions urged across the nation with other groups joining amid calls for price controls.
Next Monday is the last day to renew your Iowa driver license without testing. After that date a written and driving test are required by the Iowa highway patrol. Renewals are in Sheriff James Smiths courthouse office. Bring old license and certificate if attached. new license issued. Fee is 50 cents.
Teddy Hanna, seven, of Marion, tied a clothes line to a low tree branch and accidentally hung himself while standing on a chair. His mother and aunt acted quickly, freeing him. he remained conscious at St Luke's Hospital with only rope burns.
Des Moines news: Walter J. Ruther of Clarence named assistant secretary to the state executive council and state car dispatcher. He previously served as custodian of the statehouse and formerly worked for the state tax commission.
Circus officials report Cole Brothers Combined drew about 14 000 fans over two Cedar Rapids shows. Police and crowds filled First Avenue and nearby lots. shows ran late with matinee starting at 4 50 and evening at 8. The act travels next to Ames Carroll Sioux City, with a rest day Sunday.
Des Moines Iowa Gov Rob ert D Blue and key legislators outlined a plan for a special session if Congress fails to reenact rent control by July 31 Eviction notices due August 1 could be stalled by legislative resolution while a tentative bill is prepared The group urged readiness to act and noted landlords may seek reasonable rent increases amid inflation and OPA concerns President Truman vetoes referenced are noted and the plan hinges on federal action or inaction ahead of August 1
The cooler weather arrived on schedule and is forecast to continue fair and cooler. The Weatherboy noted many slept better last night as temperatures eased from recent highs with 2:30 p.m. at 84 degrees and a midnight drop to 73.
An FHA official said on Wednesday the agency has authority to fix maximum rents on dwellings built under the veterans emergency housing act even after OPA rent controls lapse. FHA lawyers concluded the Moore amendment to the second war powers act does not apply to the veterans housing act, keeping rent limits at 80 dollars monthly and purchase caps at 10 thousand dollars.
In Washington AP report the Senate voted 58 to 14 against hawkes 5 percent rent increase proposal tied to continuing OPA authority. The debate also covered price controls on meat poultry milk petroleum cottonseed soya and grains with leaders pressing for or warning about veto risks and possible House action on reorganizing plans.
Milit Pettit of the army awards board testified the BE award to Batavia Metal Products, a parent firm of a paper empire syndicate, was due to political expediency after Rep. May interceded with the War Department. The committee labeled the action disgraceful as Gen Hardy had also testified a prompt telephone request from Patterson influenced the award.
Michigan City UP reports a 35 year old Black inmate, serving 1 to 10 years for assault and battery with intent to commit a felony, was denied parole after ten days in custody. The man, a trusty, was stepping toward parole eligibility when the brief parole hold ended.
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