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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1952
Page
1
Minnesota and Iowa forecasts show fair cooler conditions in eastern and southern areas with five day highs near 77 to 84 and lows around 63 to 66. City listings include temperatures from Minneapolis to Seattle, dewpoints, wind, sun and moon data, plus local divorce records and traffic fines for Cedar Rapids, Austin and nearby towns.
At the Chicago Democratic convention a loyalty showdown emerged after the 1948 states rights revolt. Governors Byrnes Talmadge White demanded seating for Virginia Louisiana and other southern states, sparking a roll call vote over loyalty compliance and the seating of Virginia.
Democrats outline a broadened farm program to protect prices for perishables and basic crops, extending price supports to livestock dairy and poultry while ditching a flexible plan through 1954. The Brannan plan is not named, but aims at practical methods for perishable subsidies and continued soil conservation programs amid GOP critiques.
Plankton is a small life form in sea water that serves as nourishment for larger marine animals, functioning similarly to how grass feeds land herbivores. This basic food chain example helps explain ocean ecosystems.
A mule at Twin Cities coal mine near Knoxville fought a three hour battle against being shod. The animal was tied, hoisted, and finally calmed only when a smith applied pressure to its ears, after which it was shoed.
Jonesboro Arkansas AP reports Edward Saint aged 22 returns home welcomed by his parents Mr. and Mrs. Richard Saint and cousins Mr. and Mrs. Tilton C Angel after serving 24 months in Korean waters.
A parolee from the Iowa state penitentiary, Lloyd T. Eddy, was named heir to Estelle Demory’s estate in a will admitted to probate. The will provides Eddy with the bulk of the estate after a six month Fort Madison period, plus $500 and residence occupancy rent free for six months. Isabelle Loomer receives $200 and a $500 trust, with insurance benefits. Homer Scorey gets $200 to be held until Jan 1, 1960. Cedar Rapids Alcoholics Anonymous gets $200 for loans to members in state institutions. The second will, of Emilie Tapper, leaves her home to daughters Inga B. Tapper, Olga A. Tapper, and Bertha Skinner in equal shares. Inga Tapper is executor with $1,000 bond. A. H. Sargent named attorney.
A 21 year old Cedar Rapids marine Alvin Leo Kohout of 2301 Cold Stream avenue NE was arrested on charges of desertion for the second time in six months. He is held by county authorities for Marine Corps officials after prior desertion arrest on February 6 1952 and release two days later to marine officers.
Eldon and Jeraldine Dyson filed a $500 claim against Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Robinson for damage to goods stored in the basement of a home once occupied by the Dysons and owned by the Robinsons. The suit attributes the destruction to a faulty sewage and septic tank system that backed waste into the basement.
A charge of embezzlement of mortgaged property against Le Roy E. Collier of Sterling Illinois was dismissed Friday after the county attorney’s office moved. Collier was accused of selling $136.31 worth of mortgaged household goods and restitution was made.
Glen McNeal 36 of Lisbon was jailed Wednesday for contempt of court for failing to keep up alimony payments to his former wife. He was released Friday after promising to resume regular payments.
The Midwest Fruit Company of Cedar Rapids filed a suit Friday against Ben Kramer of Tolleson Arizona for 943.75 dollars alleging a June 1951 truckload of merchandise was not delivered.
Donald V. Peterson of Springville sues Joe Pelisek on a 172.17 debt for car repairs. He seeks the lien amount to gain permanent possession of Pelisek's car.
Linn county caucus notes harmony despite debate over lieutenant governor votes. Beardsley, Hickenlooper and labor plank support mark a GOP day as Elthon vies for lieutenant governor. district committees reelect multiple members and set party lines.
RCA engineers in Camden New Jersey built a 14 by 10 foot stratosphere chamber valued at 150000 dollars. The 50 ton unit simulates Earth conditions with 185 degree Fahrenheit heat and minus 85 degree cold, plus air pressure to 70000 feet and adjustable humidity for testing all types of electronics including airplane transmitters and walkie talkies.
Charles King reports his billy goat calmly chewed on a roll of cap pistol caps as they popped. He says the animal reached for the caps at his feet and appeared to enjoy the noise and smoke.
Des Moines Iowa Senator Rourke B Hickenlooper praised the Republican presidential ticket at the Iowa Republican convention. He defended the Eightieth Congress for shifting farm aid toward a 78 to 95 percent program and lauded General Eisenhower as a proven leader.
Chicago dispatch reports chaotic scene at the Democratic convention as acting Chairman McCormick calls for a pause for prayer and recess amid heated nominations. The piece highlights Senator Benton’s dual nomination maneuver and Carvel Schricker’s pro Stevenson sales pitch, with Sam Rayburn steering through the parliamentary maze.
The vice presidency candidate Barkley reenters the race boosting the stop Stevenson faction as Stevenson who did not seek the nomination faces pressure from Kefauver Harriman and others. Stevenson expresses gratitude while Indiana Governor Schricker presents him to the convention amid tensions over convention chairmanship and nomination process.
PARIS. The six nation Schuman plan to pool West Europe coal and steel resources formally became effective Friday.
Senator McCarthy of Wisconsin was reported in good condition Friday after an extensive operation. Medical officials said the procedure progressed without complications and he is resting under careful supervision.
Eight-year-old Dallas Coats of Effingham Illinois slashed his left arm when he broke through a window in a door and then cut his right arm on shattered glass while attempting to leave for school. The doctor advised replacing the door with a solid one.
Services for Leo C. Miller age 62 of 924 Thirty-sixth Street SE who died suddenly Wednesday in Cody Wyoming while returning from vacation will be held at 1 30 p m Monday in Beatty chapel with Rev N L Wogen of St Stephen s Lutheran Church officiating Burial is in Oak Hill Cemetery Friends may call at the chapel after 11 a m Sunday
Services for Frank Slavik of 1810 A Street SW will be conducted by Theodore B. Hlubucek at Kuba Funeral Home Saturday at 2 30 p m. Cremation committal to follow. Friends may call at the funeral home.
Denver based Arthur E. Summerfield will serve as campaign manager for Dwight D. Eisenhower. The announcement came Thursday and positions Summerfield as a key Republican national committee figure and organizer for the campaign.
About 30,000 workers at the Pentagon faced a water outage when a valve failed in northwest Washington. Drinking fountains ran dry and sanitation facilities lost water, leaving the world’s largest office building scrambling for supplies in Arlington, Virginia.
Iowa leaders delayed Barkley bid as Gillette split with the delegation amid confusion over seating Virginia and a tabling motion. The roll calls showed mixed signals as Kefauver Harriman factions tested strength, with Iowa voting 15 to 8 against tabling and two alternates absent. En route home Airman David E. Thiher completes Korea tour. Budget conferences set with Chest agencies in Cedar Rapids Community Chest.
The South Dakota Democratic delegation walked out of the convention hall arguing that Permanent Chairman Rayburn wronged their group. Rayburn defended his rule as he presided over the legislative body for 14 years and held the Virginia issue vote despite Louisiana having only two delegates present. After a brief walkout, the South Dakota delegates returned to their seats.
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