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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1958

Page

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Mixed weather forecast and birth notices from Midwest paper

The daily record shows temperatures from several cities with partial precipitation notes and a forecast predicting scattered showers in the south and partly cloudy skies in the north. It lists highs mostly in the 70s and 90s, plus a later humidity and wind report from a municipal airport. Births announced include several couples from Cedar Rapids and nearby towns, naming parents and newborns by name and residence.

Ismarck Denver New York Duluth L. Angeles Phoenix Miami Seattle Iowa

Multiple traffic and fines listed in city notices

The document records numerous fines for traffic and equipment violations with names and addresses, plus suspended penalties. It also notes two lawsuits awarding judgments to plaintiffs and mentions services and military rites for local individuals.

Bernard Mason 4Th Ave Martin Hartell F Ave Jon Kelsey 3Rd St Jerald Best Marion James Claflin Fairfax Paul Artvan 8Th Ave Russell Grimm 2Nd Ave Charles Micklewright 16Th Ave Ronald Meyers Lewellendr William Hipp 3Rd Ave Dewey Payn 32Nd St Caroline Ross Ellsworth Kohlmann 32Nd St. SE Arthur Fry van Horne Robert Wells B Ave. NE Gerald Brown Lakeside Dr. SE Gary Cartano 19Th Ave William Reichle 5Th St. NW Paul Allison Fort Madison James Gordon Vinton Henry Meyer Anamosa

Tragic rescue attempt on Monhegan ends in three deaths

Four year old Tina Hilko fell from rocks into the sea at Monhegan Island Maine. Her mother Mildred Hilko 40 and Estelle Hoffman 30 drowned diving to save her. Jacqueline Lendeau 40 tried to aid from shore and was hospitalized in shock.

Monhegan Island Maine Tina Hilko Mildred Hilko Brooklyn Estelle Hoffman Elizabeth Norman Sacks Hilko Tina

Linn County Awards Two Road Grading Contracts

The Linn County board of supervisors awarded two road grading contracts Friday. M. L. Johnson Construction Co of Cedar Rapids will grade 3 miles of Fortieth Street south from Marion for 51,938.08 dollars. Barker and Rose of Marshalltown won 10,221.96 dollars to grade 1.3 miles of the Boyson Miller road northwest of Marion. A third project was let go to county crews for 2.05 miles from Blairs Ferry to Chain Lakes roads west of Hiawatha at about 7,000 dollars.

Blairs Ferry Chain Lakes Roads Hiawatha

Injunction Between Neighbors Settled Over Roadway Strip

Neighbors along Ellis road NW settled a 3 year old injunction in district court on Thursday. Plaintiffs Clayton and Libbie Bird deeded to defendants Herbert Rawson and Robert Webber a 31 foot wide strip for roadway purposes in exchange for valuable consideration. The Birds alleged trespass for use of an old railroad right of way they claimed.

District Court Ellis Road Clayton Libbie Bird Herbert Rawson Robert Webber

Wills admitted to probate for McNamara and Weiss estates

Friday two wills were admitted to probate. George D. McNamara died July 8 leaving his estate in equal shares to five children. J. L. Krall appointed administrator with a 7500 dollar bond. Alpha L. Weiss died June 28 naming his wife Libby as sole heir and executrix.

George D. McNamara J. L. Krall Alpha L. Weiss Libby

Four new accounts filed in district court

Four new accounts were filed Friday in district court listing plaintiffs Kraft Foods division of National Dairy Products Company vs Kenje Distributing Company for 931.59 dollars Gazette Company vs Otto R Wilson for 395.95 dollars Gazette vs Arland J Rowan for 112.82 dollars and Fullwell Motor Products Company vs Choate Equipment Company for 199.28 dollars.

Kraft Foods Division National Dairy Products Company Kenje Distributing Company the Gazette Company Otto R. Wilson Gazette Arland J. Rowan Fullwell Motor Products Company Choate Equipment Company

Red Cross Louisa County names officers

Harry Donaldson of Winfield is chairman with John O'Brien of Oakville as vice chairman. Margaret Weaver of Wapello serves as secretary and E. L. Hughes of Columbus Junction is treasurer for the Louisa County Red Cross.

Columbus Junction Harry Donaldson Winfield Louisa County Red Cross John O’brien Oakville Margaret Weaver Wapello E. L. Hughes

Indian Economic Mission Arrives in Bulgaria to Discuss Trade

A 10 man Indian economic delegation arrived in Bulgaria for talks on expanding trade relations. The mission, part of a broader visit to Soviet bloc countries, met Bulgarian officials to explore commercial opportunities.

Vienna Communist Bulgaria Radio Sofia

Iowa caucus results show split of 120 delegates

Linn county delegates vote to divide 120 delegate votes proportionally among Means Smith Reed and Ropes after a 47 delegate sample. Ropes leads primary with 57,655 votes, while Smith trails. District caucuses nominate leaders and set up future state central committee actions and rules committee appointments.

Linn County Means Smith Reed Ropes John H. Cruickshank Sioux City D. Reed J. C. Tallman Guthrie Center John A. Tallman Clarion Herbert M. Reed Panora

State Committee Names Five New Iowa GOP Members

In Des Moines five new members join the 16 member Iowa Republican committee after district caucuses. Curt Yocom won the Fourth district committeeman race by seven votes over Clark E. Bailey. Third district sees Mrs L L Weldon elected committeewoman after votes shifted from Chickasaw and Marshall counties. New members include Ben A. Galer in the First district, C W Hilliard in the Fourth district, and Angus Cotton in the Sixth district replacing retiring officials.

Ben A. Galer Pleasant Harold Dickey Packwood Maxwell M Miller, Jr Davenport Curt Yocom Chariton C. W. Hilliard Oskaloosa Wilbur C. Molison Paul Smith Toledo L. L. Weldon Iowa Falls W. Louis Beecher Waterloo Des Moines Iowa Republican Committee Clark E. Bailey Creston Bailey Gertrude Stockdale Aplington Fred Gordon Waverly Chickasaw Marshall Weldon Mt. Pleasant Roy Pierce Morning Sun Miggie M. Crambill Ottumwa

Cuban Rebels Free 4 More Americans

Cuban rebels freed four more American servicemen at Guantanamo Bay bringing the total released in three days to 15. Fourteen Navy sailors remain held by rebels in a mountain hideout about 40 miles from the base. The released include Hannibal T. Holmes Jr of Richmond Virginia and Albert H. Mathews of New York.

Guantanamo Cuba U.S. Navy U.S. Naval Base Hannibal T. Holmes, Jr Richmond Albert H. Mathews

Centennial Observance Set by Immaculate Conception Church

Immaculate Conception parish in Cedar Rapids marks its 100th birthday with a festival August 15 to 17, part of a $100,000 fund drive for centennial year projects. Renovations include redecorating the church interior and remodeling the grade school and former high school.

Immaculate Conception Celdar Rapids Maurice S. Sheehy Msgr. Sheehy J. A. Lattner William J. Stewart Eighth St. SE Third Ave Denti Ist. SE Deprato Studios Chicago New York Fourth Ave Regis High School Swill

Authorities Seek Death Penalty for Killer of Officer

Scott county attorney will seek the death penalty for LaVerne Zaehringer 29 Davenport charged with first degree murder in the killing of Detective William H. Jurgens. A coroner jury concurred. trial set for September. Jurgens died aiding officer Ernest Lester in an abduction case after Zaehringer allegedly abducted Marilyn Sullivan.

Davenport Scott County Attorney’s Office LaVerne Zaehringer William H. Jurgens Asst Edward N. Wehr Zaehringer Kenneth Froslschle Jurgens Ernest Lester Marilyn Sullivan Cedar Rapids Rock Island

U.N. Faces possible split over indirect aggression threat

In a heated U.N. debate, Senator Lodge warned the United Nations may fall apart if it cannot curb indirect aggression. He urged expanding observer forces and feared subversion by cloaked actors, insisting the U.N. must answer whether it will condone such activity or risk dissolution.

Lodger Middle East U.N U.S

Wave Recruiter To Visit Cedar Rapids For Interviews

Wave recruiter Vonda Freeman from Des Moines will interview Wave applicants in Cedar Rapids over a three day period. The Marion Mississippi native will be at the Cedar Rapids Navy Recruiting Office on July 31 August 1 and 2. Appointments may be made through Navy recruiters.

Vonda Freeman WAVE Des Moines Cedar Rapids Marion Miss Freeman Navy

Be Sure to See ESP with Vincent Price on Friday

Local listings promote E S P with Vincent Price airing Friday at 6 00 PM on Channel 9. The spot advertises the classic horror program and invites viewers to tune in for the frightful feature.

E.S.P Vincent Price Channel

Cedar Rapids Wrecker Dispute Sets Police Rotation Plan

Cedar Rapids officials settle a heated Friday discussion with a plan to limit city towing to one service after Aug 1. Johnson cites taxpayer protection while Coonrod and others challenge the move, detailing current fleets and new written towing designations.

Johnson Cedar Lapis Carl Badger Ed Popelka

Protests Across Europe and Asia Target U.S. Actions

Rioters and Communist agitators clashed near the U.S. embassy in Potsdam with East German police watching as mobs tore down flags at the American and British missions. U.S. Marines sealed the embassy gate while thousands marched in Pyongyang and Peiping calling for withdrawal from the Middle East.

U.S Potsdam Germany Middle East ADN Peiping Radio Charge D’affaires Peiping Kim I Sung Pyongyang

Police effort drives quicker intersection clearing plan

Johnson and Art Fox argue the aim is faster, cheaper intersection clearing with current setup. They say revenue is not the prime goal and will test the new arrangement, promising a review if it fails.

Police and Safety Department Johnson

New Magazine Focuses on Elders and Their Achievements

Quakertown, Pa new monthly titled 65 targets readers over 65. Publisher Henry L. Sieking, 79, aims to showcase active older people including Sam Hoffman Davis, 89, now painting in Daytona Beach, and Dr George F Potteiger, 90, practicing dentistry and obstetrics for 67 years.

Henry L. Sieking Bucks County Traveler Sieking Quakertown Sam Hoffman Davis Daytona Beach Fla George F. Potteiger Hamburg, Pa Potteiger James Dorney Wescosville

India Accepts British Frigate Khukri for Navy

India's navy this week accepted the British-built anti submarine frigate Khukri with a 140 crew. The vessel was launched in November 1956 in COWES Isle of Wight England.

Cowes Isle of Wight England India

Saudi Arabia Bars Oil Lift From Bahrain to Jordan

American embassy sources said Saudi authorities denied passage to tanker planes carrying oil from Bahrain to Jordan. Saudi Arabia is the sole direct link between Bahrain and Jordan, and Jordan relies on Iraq for most oil after Baghdad’s revolt cut supplies.

Amman Jordan Bahrain Saudi Arabia Iraq Bagdad

Yugoslavia recognises Iraqi rebel regime as Russia seeks base

Yugoslavia quickly recognised the new Iraqi republic amid West Western and Soviet moves in the region. The Soviet air chief reportedly met Cairo leaders while Nasser left Yugoslavia after the Iraqi revolt. Western observers say Moscow seeks a Middle East military base but the UAR and Arab states will restrain actions to avoid direct clashes with the West.

Kremlin Tito Yugoslavia Nasser Iraq London Evening News Russia Soviet Union Bagdad S. I. Rudenko Cairo Abdel Hakim Amer U.A.R al Gun Damascus Syria Egypt Middle East U.S Washington

Goldfines Adams Share an Evening at Sherman Adams House

The Goldfines and the Adams family hosted a cordial gathering at Sherman Adams' home Thursday night after Goldfine was dismissed as a witness in their hearings. The couple said they were old friends, with their publicity man noting they had dined together. Mrs. Goldfine and Mrs. Adams had also shared lunch recently.

Goldfines Adams Washington Sherman Adams Goldfine Bernard Goldfine Boston Jack Lotto

Freeman Adams Escapes From Indiana Instution Again

Freeman Adams 31 a patient at Independence Mental Health Institute was missing after knotted bed sheets were found hanging from a second story window. He has escaped about five times in recent years. his home is in Waucoma.

The Gazette Independence Freeman Adams Adams Independence Mental Health Institute Waucoma

An Unexpected Meeting For 2 Chicago Families

Two Chicago families traveling separate ways met near Oelwein on Highway 3 when a Freelain car driven by 17 year old Norman blew a tire and slid into the Hagelin car driven by 23 year old Jerry. No injuries were reported.

Gazette Oelwein Chicago Freelain Hagelin West Coast Here Highway 3 Norman Jerry

Deaths Mrs. Fred W. Groth of Cedar Rapids

Mrs. Fred W. Groth a Cedar Rapids resident for seven years died after a lingering illness. Born April 16 1892 in State Groeningen Holland she leaves daughter Mrs. George Rubey six brothers and two sisters. She was a member of Cedar Christian church. Services at Range mortuary Davenport at 1 30 p m Monday Reverend Clinton B Meininger officiating. Burial Pine Hill cemetery. Friends may call at Turner chapel until 9 p m Saturday. Body to Davenport Sunday morning.

Bertha Hawkins Groth Fred W. Groth Eave Cedar Rapids Groeningen Holland George Rubey Jake Albert Fred Hoeksema Muscatine Herman Henry Davenport Chester Clinton Merle Dilley Lester Graff Cedar Christian Church Range Mortuary Clinton B. Meininger Pine Hill Cemetery Turner Chapel

Murray Defends Sales Tax Amid Iowa Political Clash

In a debate over education funding and tax policy, Murray argues that the sales tax revenue can support 16 million in improvements while accusing the governor of blocking education and property tax relief. He blames Democrats for the 1933 adoption and seeks repeal of certain property taxes on household goods. Lt. Gov. Nicholas is welcomed with a standing ovation.

Murray Iowa William H. Nicholas

State Income Tax Director Stricken in Des Moines

Des Moines IA George Eischeid director of the state income tax division was taken to Mercy hospital for observation after falling ill in his office Thursday. Assistant director Claude Bradley said he spoke with him minutes before, noting he appeared in good health. Eischeid, a Democrat, had been appointed director on July 1 1957 by Gov Herschel C Loveless.

Herschel C. Loveless

1.6 Billion Paid In Soil Program

US farmers received 1.645 billion dollars from the Soil Bank acreage reserve over the last three years for crops they did not produce. The Agriculture Department report to Congress details payments averaging 1.20 per bushel for wheat 0.90 for corn 83 per bale for cotton 0.20 a pound for tobacco and 2.44 per hundredweight for rice.

Washington Uncle Sam Agriculture Department Congress Soil Bank

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