Weather forecast and local notices in Cedar Rapids paper
Partly cloudy through Wednesday with cooler temps in the northeast and warmer in the south. Lows 54 to 62, highs 70 to 80, with fair and slightly warmer Thursday. Also includes city crime alerts, divorce petitions and decrees, traffic violations, and funeral notices for several Iowa communities.
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Chicago
Detroit
Lyle Schiele
Iowa City
Amana
Belle Plaine
Goldfield
Thor
Steamboat Rock
Iowa River
Cascade
Clarion
Wapello
Lamont
Contracts Let In Iowa City
The Iowa City council let contracts for several projects including the north approach to the Dodge street railroad bridge by Olson Engineering of Waterloo at 28 238 dollars under estimate and Glendale road bridge over Ralston creek by Olson Engineering at 11 411 dollars under estimate. Gannan Construction will build Town avenue bridge sidewalks land new guard rail at 16 616 dollars. Wilman Company of Cedar Rapids to pave five streets for 86 797 dollars. A sewer contract let June 26 for five streets will be re let after the low bidder Dennis and the men refused the job. The council ordered a forfeit on a 2500 dollar performance bond and will re let July 31. The budget and tax levy were deferred until July 28 to discuss a 10 000 Dutch Elm disease expenditure. A Democratic central committee resolution urged ward and precinct realignment so no precinct has more than 700 eligible voters.
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Iowa City
Dodge Street
Olson Engineering Company
Waterloo
Glendale Road
Ralston Creek
Town Avenue
Gannan Construction
Wilman Company
Cedar Rapids
Com
Christensen
Democratic Central Committee
Marines land and clear beach amid Lebanese crowding
Landing describes Marines in drab gear unloading on the shore with jeeps ammunition and anti-tank guns in view. Lebanese youths help pull a jeep from surf as Marines begin clearing civilians and watch mountains near the airstrip, one Marine noting the country’s beauty while others grimly react to flood damage.
Britain says Russia refuses talks to end radio jamming
London reports Russia will not engage in discussions with Britain aimed at stopping radio jamming, with the British government announcing the decision on Monday.
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London
UPI
Russia
Britain
Hazleton Lions Seek Backing for Fontana Park Plan
Hazleton Lions Club president Al Reinhart asks Oelwein and Independence clubs to support a park project at the Fontana dam site south of Hazleton. They seek to buy 76 acres from Dale Kissel, with 64 acres for farmland and 12 acres for recreation. Estimated land cost is 7000 dollars plus 2000 dollars for improvements. County mill levy for parks may rise from 0.25 to 1.0.
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Hazleton
Hazleton Lions Club
al Reinhart
Oelwein Lions Club
Fontana Dam
Buchanan County Conservation Board
Dale Kissel
Kissel
Reinhart
Independence Lions Club
Tornadoes Rain Across Iowa Leave Farms Damaged
About a dozen funnel clouds were seen as storms swept Iowa on Monday. Marilyn Kessler and family hid in a farm cave while a tornado struck Hank Kessler’s Prescott area farm, destroying equipment and killing livestock. Numerous farms near Lenox and Prescott reported damage as heavy rainfall topped five inches in parts, with streams flooding low-lying land but no major floods expected.
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Lenox
George Jenkins
Kenneth Barker
Edwin Burkhalter
Glen Vogel
Wayne O’riley
William Den‘nison
Des Moines
Ames
Grand Junction
Greenfield
Fontanelle
Iowa
U S Tells UN It May Act Without Saining S Security Council
In response to Lebanon events the United States signals it may act with independent force despite prior statements of seeking UN approval. President Eisenhower asserts Article 51 allows collective self defense and urges the Security Council to preserve Lebanon's independence. He criticizes the UN report as inadequate.
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U.S
U.N
U.N. Security Council
Security Council
Eisenhower
Lebanon
U N Observer Team Reports In Lebanon
An United Nations observer team visited Lebanon and found no evidence of U A R in filtration. The report notes no sign of armed groups or illicit arms activity at the site.
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U.N
Lebanon
U.A.R
Three Men Plead Guilty In District Court
Edward W. Smiley 45 of 1500 Sixteenth St SE fined 300 for drunk driving with 50 monthly installments set. Maurice E. Korsmo Jr 21 of 2366 Thompson St SE given suspended four month jail term after pleading guilty to a false check. Mathew Terronez 31 of 384 Fifteenth St SE given until Thursday to plead to larceny after allegedly taking 50 $2 bills from a purse at Addie Alexander’s home.
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Michael Meyocks
5Th Ave
Darrell Sturtz
A Ave
Robert Clark
Roberd
Harry Andrews
Hinkley Ave
Walter Riley
Don Tomanka
8Th Ave
Kenneth Matheny
Roxie Malnix, Jr
Spruce Ave
Lumir Asenbrewer
10Th St
24Th Ave
Lester Brockmeyer
1St St
Roger Aerar
Bever Ave
Ardell Vine
Dave
Geraldine, Huerter
Marion
Larry Norris
30Th St
Donald Merta
Robert Millage
5Th Ave. SE
Dan Boyle
35Th St. NE
Douglas McKechneny
Des Moines
Jimmy Stewart
Route 3
Robert Krayuse
Virgil Klenk
Betty Eilers
6Th St. SE
Russell E. Nickels
Edward W. Smiley
Sixteenth St. SE
Udge
Floyd Philbrick
Smiley
Maurice E. Korsmo, Jr
Thompson St. SE
Philbrick
Korsmo
Fred van Dyke Company
Mathew Terronez
Fifteenth St. SE
Terronez
Addie Alexander
Eleventh St. NE
Holland Furnace Company
Alexander
Girl Bitten by Dog Prompts Sheriff Involvement
Twelve stitches were required to close a dog bite on Dixie Perrin's upper lip. The 12-year-old, daughter of Lee Perrin, was visiting her uncle when attacked by a dog owned by the Sahs family. Mercy hospital treated her. the dog was ordered confined 10 to 14 days for observation.
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Linn County Sheriff’s Office
Dixie Perrin
Lee Perrins
Seventh Ave. SE
L. J. Sacs
Twenty-sixth St. NW
Dixie
Max Blosvich
Twenty-seventh St. NW
Sahs
Mercy Hospital
Harry Ackerman
Wills of Husband and Wife Filed for Probate
Five wills admitted to probate include those of J. K. Myers and his wife who died this year. Children Glenn and Ralph Myers and Martha E. Baylor named as beneficiaries. Glenn named executor. S. O. Stamy wills name twelve heirs with several education bequests. Sophia Elmer named wife and executor. Paul O. Michel will splits between wife Maude and two children Ralph Michel and Dorothy Morrison with a life income trust for Maude. Lumir Sedlacek will names Alma S. Mach as sole heir and executrix.
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J. K. Myers
Myers
Glenn
Ralph Myers
Martha E. Baylor
S. O. Stamy
Marie Rose
Mary Stamy
Scott Stamy, Jr
Jean Sobek
Richard
Donald Stamy
David Rose
Elmer
Mr. Stamy
Sophia Elmer
Stamy
Paul O. Michel
Maude
Lumir Sedlacek
Alma S. Mach
Center Point Lumber files $1 581 32 suit against Vickreys
A Center Point Lumber Company filed a $1 581 32 account suit Monday against Albert and Violet Vickrey. Two suits were dismissed Tuesday after settlements. Plaintiffs and defendants included Cutler Hardware Company versus Leo French and Louis L. Melsha versus Bernadine Kloubec.
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Albert
Violet Vickrey
Center Point Lumber Company
iPlaintiffs
Cutler Hardware Company
Leo French
French Hardware
Louis L. Melsha
Superior Press
Bernadine Kloubec
88 Year Old Cedar Rapids Woman Found Dead In Bed
An 88 year old Cedar Rapids woman, Sarah M. Smith, was found dead in her bed on Tuesday afternoon at 603 Third St SW. Police report death from natural causes.
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Cedar Rapids
Sarah M. Smith
Third St
James Young Says He Took Second Wife Last November
In Jackson Mississippi James Young charged with bigamy testified in court that he married a second wife last November because he believed no law prohibited the act. He maintained he did not know of the bigamy statute.
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Jackson
Miss
UPI
James Young
Civilian Air Czar And Safety Bill Passed by Senate
The Senate passed by voice vote a bill to create a civilian air safety czar and a federal aviation agency. The administrator would control civil and military air space, unify air navigation, move C A A duties from commerce, and operate without outside approval.
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Washington
Federal Aviation Agency
House
A. S
Mike Monroney
Dokla
Eisenhower
Civil Aeronautics Administration
Commerce Department
U S Output Holds Gains in June as Production Rises
The Federal Reserve reports June industrial production at 130 percent of 1947-49, up from May 128 revised upward. Output of consumer goods and autos rose, housing starts and nonfarm payrolls improved, while unemployment edged up little.
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Washington
U.S
Federal Reserve Board
Agricul
Tural
Cedar Rapids approves three new pools in Noelridge area
In Cedar Rapids voters endorse a three pool plan costing 225000 for Noelridge park and about 100000 each for southeast and southwest pools at Jones Memorial and Van Vechten parks. Turnout 8722, with 2 pool option previously failing by 60% threshold. officials praise community effort led by Jaycees.
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Cedar Rapids
Noelridge Park
Jones Memorial Park
van Vechten Park
Jaycee
Don Gard
Jaycees
Nev
Nichols
Jack Hart
The
Harry Whitehead
Turmoil in Iraq Jordan and Lebanon amid coups and Cold War tensions
Rebels surround the U S embassy in Bagdad as a new pro Nasser regime under Brig Gen Abdel Karim Kassem claims calm. Iraqis are urged to return home while Jordan reports loyalty of troops in Amman. Faisal's fate remains unknown. Britain backs US action in Lebanon though not taking part. Western influence and UN action hang in the balance.
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Bagdad
Abdel Karim Kassem
Iraq
Jordan
Amman
Hussein
Faisal
Hauge Quits As the Aide
Washington AP report states Dr. Gabriel Hauge resigns as Eisenhower’s chief economic adviser after six years. He will leave in the fall to become finance committee chairman and a director at Manufacturers Trust Co in New York.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Gabriel Hauge
Hauge
Manufacturers Trust Co
New York
Goldfine Hearing Sparks Fight Over Court Move
Boston textile millionaire Goldfine faces questions from a congressional subcommittee with attorney Samuel Sears urging immediate adjournment and court action. Rep Harris resists, while Goldfine's Boston and Washington lawyers clash over appealing the questioning to the Commerce Committee. Robb and Lotto weigh in as the session stalls.
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Goldfine
Sears
Federal District Court
Harris
Congressional
Boston
Washington
Roger Robb
Robb
Jack Lotto
Commerce Committee
Rep. Wolverton
R-N.j
Jover
Zsa Zsa Name Found on Trujillo Yacht Hull
In red paint on the white hull of General Rafael Trujillo Jr.'s yacht the words Zsa Zsa slept here appeared Monday. A ferry ride to Terminal Island spotted it at dawn. Trujillo visited Southern California for leisure and was linked to actress Zsa Zsa Gabor.
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San Pedro
Calif
Dominican Republic
Rafael Trujillo, Jr
Zsa Zsa
Terminal Island
Trujillo
California
Hollywood
Zsa Zsa Gabor
Oelwein Reinstates City Sick Leave Program
Oelwein city council reinstates a 10 day sick leave for all city employees with a warning that abuse will revoke it. The leave had been revoked previously for abuse. Mayor Louis Lonberg urged a 10 percent across the board pay raise for all city employees due to rising living costs, but no action was taken.
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Oelwein
Louis Lonberg
Cuba Release Delayed As Rebels Hold 29 U S Sailors
Cuban rebels still held 29 U S sailors and Marines with a tentative plan to move them from mountain camps to an assembly area delayed by rain. Helicopters waited at the base for the captives, but no prisoners appeared and weather hampered the evacuation effort.
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Cuba
U.S. Navy
Thessembly Point
Christensen
Cedar Rapids
Fidel Castro
Navy
Castro
Farm Tractor Accident Leaves 17 year old Injured
Monona resident Robert Needham 17 son of Ethel Needham sustained internal injuries and cracked ribs when his tractor overturned on him Monday. He is listed in fair condition at the hospital.
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Monona
Robert Needham
Ethel Needham
Deaths Mrs. Fred H. Shaver 89 in Cedar Rapids
Mrs. Jessie Daphene French Shaver died at home on Twenty second Street SE age 89. Born in LaSalle County Illinois on August 24 1868 she moved to Cedar Rapids with her parents where her father ran a drug store. Survived by husband Frederick H. Shaver daughter Marie Diehl son Isaac H. Shaver II brother Harry M. French and several deceased family members Graveside services at Oak Hill Cemetery will be announced later Flowers omitted. Public viewing at Beatty Beurle's funeral home.
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Jessie Daphene French Shaver
Twenty-second St
Fred H. Shaver
LaSalle County
Charles H
Julia Ann French
Shaver
Cedar Rapids
Grand Hotel
First Avenue
Third St
Conservatory of Music
Jessie Daphene Shaver Isaacs
Isaac H. Shaver II
Oak Hill Cemetery
Beatty‘Beurle’s
Rosser 84 Retired Erie official dies in Cedar Rapids
Forrest W. Rosser 84 of 410 Fairway Terrace SE Cedar Rapids died in a hospital after a brief illness. Born Arcanum Ohio April 19 1874 he worked in railroads and wartime bond drives. Survived by wife Annabelle two children a brother and two sisters. Funeral services set for Thursday at St Matthew's Church with burial at Mt Calvary.
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Forrest W. Rosser
Fairway Terrace
Erie Railroad
Cedar Rapids
Arcanum
Ohio
Rosser
Secretary of the Treasury
Annabelle Flah Oeerty Rosser
Forrest, Jr
E. C
Marea) Frick
Davenport
John
Bradford
Isabelle Pruner
Lucy Rosser
Norwalk
Monahan-Stewart
St. Matthew’s Church
J. D. Kearn
Mt. Calvary
Kearn
Services for Grant Umsted
Grant Umsted of 1224 Eighteenth Ave SW died Monday. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Rohn Funeral Home with Rev. Walter Cerka of Sharon Evangelical United Brethren Church officiating. Burial will be at Linwood. Friends may gather at the funeral home.
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Grant
Ryan Minister Leads 3 Scouts on 3000 Mile Western Trip
The Rev Edmund Cooney pastor of St Patrick s Ryan and 3 Boy Scouts from Troop 56 leave on a 3000 mile motor journey to the Black Hills Yellowstone Salt Lake City Cheyenne and other western points. Earl Carlton is Scoutmaster and the group will finance the trip jointly. They travel with a new trailer and expect to return around August 1.
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John Murphy
Bill Corcoran
Mike Morrissey
Kingdom Of Terror on BROKEN ARROW at 8 p.m.
Arizona program titled Kingdom Of Terror airs on Channel 9 from Broken Arrow at 8 p.m. Tuesday. The telecast highlights suspense content and local scheduling details for viewers.
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Arizona
Kingdom of Terror
Broken Arrow
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