Iowa City Daily Record News Update
Thursday weather forecast partly cloudy with showers possible in southwest. July totals and river stage readings listed. Several local divorce petitions and court actions noted. Recent marriages and births reported. multiple death notices from Clermont to Arlington with burial details.
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Democratic race shifts as Kefauver aims for finish
Delegates tally shows Kefauver with 262, Russell 16414, Stevenson 148, Harriman 104, others 26114, uncommitted 290, need 615%. Kefauver aides believe Harriman group backing could boost his bid while Harriman insists he stays in to the finish. Russell vows not to withdraw as Kerr notes Barkley’s withdrawal changes nominating dynamics. Oslo sits near latitude of southern Greenland and Seward Alaska.
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Stevenson
Harriman
Tennessee
Tennessean
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Sen. Kerr
Oklahoma
Barkley
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Seward
Alaska
Iranians Demand Qavam Death After Riots In Tehran
A crowd of about 50,000 in Tehran urged the death of former Premier Ahmed Qavam as anti American sentiment grew. Mohammad Mossadegh was renominated by parliament, with Iran gaining a favorable World Court ruling against Britain in the oil dispute. Reports said Qavam was arrested and escaped. unconfirmed claims linked police custody south of Tehran.
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Mr Marine Receives 50 Blood Transfusions in Cedar Rapids
Bruce Fishwild reports that the man nicknamed Mr Marine visited Cedar Rapids as Iowa's assistant recruiting officer while the Red Cross bloodmobile was in town. Lt Rocky A Zollo arrived with him, underscoring the importance of whole blood for war casualties.
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Gazette
John McIvor
Marine Corps
Cedar Rapids
Red Cross
Rocky A. Zollo
Korea
A. D. Clark, Jr
Duane van Note
Iowa
Lt. Zollo
Blood drive totals rise to 346 pints in two days
Contributions to the blood mobile totaled 158 pints on Tuesday, lifting the two day total to 346 pints. The drive far exceeded the goal, reflecting strong community participation and steady donations at the event site.
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Goa
Iowa Delegates Debate Loyalty Pledge Amid Convention Turmoil
The Iowa delegation debated a loyalty pledge rule at a party caucus and chose to back the signiture requirement for the national convention. Leaders discussed how the pledge would affect seating and the ability to secure a favorite son vote for Senator Gillette.
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National
Michael P. Hogan
Dubuque
Iowa
Stevenson warns against weakening free alliance facing China and corruption
The remarks condemn Stevenson’s stance as weakening the grand alliance and warn that reliance on possible war would drain resources and deepen China’s dependence on Russia. The text calls for eradicating corruption and argues loyalty oaths and McCarthyism threaten democracy, while recounting Alger Hiss’s deposition and Stevenson’s defense of his prior statements.
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China
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Russia
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Washington
Eva Peron Condition Reported Unchanged
BUENOS AIRES IN S THE condition of Eva Peron wife of Argentine President Juan Peron remains unchanged as no medical bulletin has been released for 36 hours. Officials offered no new details, and observers interpret the silence as a stationary status in her battle with cancer.
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City Opens Campaign To Poison Rats
The city health department will install two experimental rat poisoning stations Thursday to curb rising infestations. Assistant health officer Carl Smith says the effort follows industry-driven rodent displacement and stresses sanitation and elimination of food sources. Stations use Warfarin bait in covered traps with water to encourage feeding and reduce secondary poisoning concerns.
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Marion man charged with third offense DUI in district court
Haven Paulsen, 43, of 141 First Street NW, was charged Wednesday with third offense drunk driving in district court by County Attorney Willis Glassgow. He was arrested at 7 30 p.m. Tuesday by Marion Policeman Richard Cayler for First Avenue East crash with a car owned by M C Kline of Marion. Glassgow cited two prior DUI convictions on January 18 1949 and December 1 1950 in Black Hawk county.
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First Street
Willis Glassgow
Paulsen
Marion
Richard Cayler
First Avenue
Interrupted Phone Service Restored in Cedar Rapids
Telephone service in part of southwest Cedar Rapids was disrupted about noon Tuesday when an underground cable at Sixth Street and Wilson Avenue SW was cut by earth moving equipment. The break affected south of that point including the Cherry Burrell plant and the municipal airport. Maintenance workers spliced wires, and service was fully restored by afternoon.
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Sixth Street
Wilson Avenue
J. T. Soleglad
Cherry-Burrell
Balloting at Democratic convention may start late Thursday
Temporary Chairman Dever of Massachusetts said balloting for presidential and vice presidential nominees could begin late Thursday and be finished that night if only one ballot is needed. If more ballots are required, voting would be delayed to Friday's opening session.
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Des Moines
Kremlin
Jake More
Iowa
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Dever
Massachusetts
List of Manufacturers To Be Sent by Chamber
A 17 page mimeographed list of all manufacturers and processors in Cedar Rapids was issued Wednesday by the Chamber of Commerce. It will be mailed to firms on the list and to those who requested it. Others may obtain a copy by writing or calling the Chamber office. The list shows company name and address, top officer, goods made, telephone, and approximate number of employees.
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Chamber of Commerce
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Mrs Irvin Brown Dies at 98 in Cedar Rapids
Rebecca Brown of 1010 E Avenue NW died Tuesday night in a Cedar Rapids nursing home at 98. Born May 15 1854 in Union County Ohio she moved to Linn County as a child and lived there all her life. She helped organize St James Methodist Church and engaged with the Rebekahs. Surviving are her son Isaac L Brown a half brother Arthur Collins two grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Services planned Friday at Turner Chapel with burial in Mt Vernon cemetery. Rosary and foresters services to be held prior.
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E Avenue NW
Iowa
Linn County
Cedar Rapids
Union County
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Deaths Clifford A. Schmalfeldt 39
Clifford A. Schmalfeldt 39 died Sunday night at Veterans hospital in Iowa City. Disabled veteran resident of 2391 Rempot Street SE he is survived by wife Helen and three children Clifford Roger Carolyn Ann and Harvey Lee plus three brothers John Delmar George and Ed win and three sisters Mrs. Louis H. Guhl Olin Mrs. J. W. Toclasen and Mrs. J. L. Womachka Cedar Rapids. Funeral services held 2 p.m. Wednesday at Harrington funeral home in Wyoming with burial in Wyoming cemetery.
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Veterans Hospital
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Rempot Street
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Clifford Roger
Carolyn Ann
Harvey Lee
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Edwin
Wyomin
Louis H. Guhl
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Cedar Rapids
Harrington Funeral Home
Wyoming
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Williams Beall matriarch dies in Cedar Rapids home
Mrs Harriet D England long time Cedar Rapids resident died suddenly at 10 am Wednesday at her daughter Mrs Mabel Berger s home 1803 Johnson Ave NW Born Mason City Iowa survived by two sons Chauncey C Beall Chicago and Lynne O Beall Jr Fontana Calif a grandson and sister Mrs Emma McLain of Gresham Ore Services to be held at Beatty chapel with time to be announced later
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Cedar Rapids
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Johnson Avenue
Mason City
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Chicago
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Fontana
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Gresham
Ore
Beatty Chapel
Services for Mrs. Adam W. Peitz at Immaculate Conception
Mrs. Adam W. Peitz of 1806 Bever avenue SE Cedar Rapids who lived there 60 years died Monday. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Immaculate Conception church with Rt. Rev. Msgr. William H. Schulte officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary cemetery. Knights of Columbus will assist.
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William I. Kelly
St. Peter’s Church
McGregor
Oxford
Anna Slezak
Beckman’s Funeral Chapel
Iowa City
Oakland Cemetery
Decorah
Ole H. Bersland
Adam W.peitz
Bever Avenue
Cedar Rapids
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John C. McDonald 71 dies in Cedar Rapids
Services for John C. McDonald 71 long time Cedar Rapids resident who died Tuesday at his sister’s home will be at Beatty chapel at 3 30 p m Thursday conducted by Rev Marvin B Kober Burial in Oak Hill cemetery Friends may call at the chapel
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Cedar Rapids
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Dalewood Avenue
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Oak Hill Cemetery
Funeral rites for Mrs. William Bright announced
Services will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. at Mount Zion Baptist Church with Rev. Percy Burt officiating. Burial follows in Muscatine. The body lies at the family home 103314 Tenth Avenue SE where friends may call after 8 p.m. Wednesday.
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Mount Zion Baptist Church
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Muscatine
Tenth Avenue SE
Allies Blitz Osan and Wonsan Supply Areas
Two waves of 100 Allied planes hit a Communist troop and supply center south of Wonsan and at Osan on Korea's east coast. Bombers dropped 75 tons, fired 300 rockets and 37,000 rounds as anti aircraft fire raked the skies. Ground forces pressed the assault atop Old Baldy during a six day battle with heavy casualties.
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Explosion Destroys Doskocil House and Damages Neighboring Home
Gas buildup inside the Doskocil residence ignited, causing an explosion that ripped the meter from the line and blasted the north wall into an adjacent lot. Thompson notes the Desko cils had switched to gas two weeks earlier. Mary McCarthy, a Marquette student, watched her home as the blast exposed the living room and kitchen while firefighters fought gas leaks.
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Frank McCarthy
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Marquette College
Nación War Casualties Reported in Korea Update
Washington report shows U S casualties in Korea rose by 520 this week to 113 363 since the war began. Last week counts: Army 333, Marine 180, Navy 5, Air Force 2. Total killed 17 866. wounded 82 933 with 1 857 dead. missing 12 564 with 202 dead.
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Vaughan Taking Rest From Duty
Major General Vaughan, President Truman's military aide, is resting at home on doctors orders after a prolonged confinement due to a severe bursitis attack.
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