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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1952

Page

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Spanish Price of Bases Too High for U.S.

Washington reports that the United States seeks a drastic cut in Spain’s price for use of American air and naval bases as talks on aid and base rights continue. Madrid proposes immediate access to 125 million dollars in aid with no strings, large military aid, security guarantees, and a possible American-Spanish alliance, creating a sharp clash with U.S. aims for simultaneous base and aid agreements.

Washington U. S Spain Russia U.S Madrid Congress

Daily Record Weather and Local Notices July 30 1952

The page reports temperatures for cities including Bismarck Minneapolis New Orleans and Phoenix with highs around 80 to 96 and lows in the 40s to 70s. Forecasts predict fair and cooler conditions then warmer midweek with scattered showers in the northeast. Weather totals include precipitation 3.06 inches and normal July totals.

Bismarck Minneapolis C O Orleans Beaver New York Uth Phoenix Mont Beton Iowa

CIO Reluctantly Accepts Board Role in Wage Stabilization Plan

The CIO reluctantly agreed to join a new Wage Stabilization Board patterned after the old one but lacking powers to settle labor disputes. In a letter to President Truman CIO Chief Philip Murray cited weaknesses in the economic controls law as the reason for hesitation.

Washington INS CIO Truman Philip Murray

Feud End Seen By Summerfield

National Chairman Arthur E. Summerfield said the Taft Eisenhower feud is fading. He announced campaign appointees Wayne Hood executive director Wesley Roberts director of organization and Stanley Pratt as Summerfield's representative to Eisenhower headquarters.

Washington Arthur E. Summerfield Republican Party Summerfield Wayne J. Hood la Crosse Taft National Committee Wesley Roberts Holton Kan National Eisenhower Stanley R. Pratt Sault Ste. Marie Mich

Cedar Rapids Family Injured in California Bus Crash

Three members of the John L. Hodges family from Cedar Rapids were injured when their Greyhound overturned near Devore California. Mrs Hodges 41 remained in serious condition. John Hodges 44 and daughter Jane 4 were treated and released. Twenty five others injured, four seriously, in collision involving Salt Lake City to Los Angeles bus on Route 66. The Hodges had left Cedar Rapids last Saturday and planned to explore moving to Burbank.

John L. Hodges Cedar Rapids Greyhound Devore Calif San Bernardino Hodges St. Bernadine’s Hospital John Hodges Jane Salt Lake City Los Angeles Burbank

Truman names arbitration panel in wage dispute

President Truman named a three man arbitration panel to handle the wage dispute between North American Aviation Inc and the United Auto Workers of America. The action follows ongoing negotiations as workers seek terms acceptable to both sides.

Kansas City Truman North American Aviation, Inc United Auto Workers of America

Nebraska Senator Expects Taft to Visit Eisenhower in Denver

Nebraska Senator Butler said after talks with Gen. Eisenhower that Taft will likely visit Denver to confer with the general. Butler, a former Taft supporter, reported 100 percent GOP backing for Eisenhower and noted Taft's possible Denver visit after his Canadian vacation.

Denver INS Nebraska Butler Taft Eisenhower G.O.P Dwight Griswold Senator Seaton

Douglas proposes using tax money to finance campaigns

Senate Democrat Paul Douglas urged using public tax funds to finance political campaigns with a spending cap. He argued current campaigns are largely funded by wealthy contributors who demand repayment or oppose candidates in future races.

Douglas Chicago Paul Douglas Illinois Democrat

City Briefs Roundup of Local Meetings and Incidents

Ambar Grotto hosts a Friday evening family picnic at Bever Park with a covered-dish rule. Theft report notes $70 missing from a dresser on Tuesday. Civic Bureau lunch meeting at the Roosevelt hotel discusses next fall programs. John Whitney, 43, suffered minor head cuts in a hotel fall and received six stitches. Norval I Oliver, son of Lloyd and (address), completes recruit training at Lackland AFB. Girls Juvenile Foresters plan Rosary services for Janice Proskovec at Brosh chapel and St. Wenceslaus Church. Ralph Howland fined $25 for leaving the scene of an accident after a July 28 sideswipe at First Ave and 23rd St E. Chamber of Commerce Board to meet at the Roosevelt hotel to fill a board vacancy. Pvt. Richard F. Gelski serving in Korea with the 77th Engineering Company of the 65th Army Battalion. William J. Kleiman on a 10-day leave from Camp P to visit parents in preparation for overseas duty. Prof. Gordon McNeil and family travel to Colorado for summer visits and attend a conference at Colorado Springs.

Flying saucers attack report shocks aviation world

Cleveland Press aviation editor recounts Lt. George Kinman of Birmingham saying his F-51 was repeatedly attacked by a flying saucer over Augusta Georgia on a warm sunny day. The tale, not officially reported, cites Kinman’s conversation with Editor Charles Tracy.

Cleveland Cleveland Press Air Force Charles Tracy Augusta George Kinman Birmingham Ala Germany Tracy

Man claims deed to all outer space and bans flying saucers

Chicago reports James T. Mangan who filed a claim to all outer space says he forbids flying saucers to roam the sky. A jrocket society leader warns President Truman that firing at such objects could be unhealthy, especially if they originate from another planet.

Cook Chicago Outer Space Jrocket Society Truman James T. Mangan

Stevenson Maps Foreign Policy And Senate Tactics

Stevenson discusses campaign focus noting foreign policy as central, praises Western Europe alignment with Eisenhower but with unknowns about the opponent. He avoids pledging a strong public health shift, cites Dr. Paul Magnuson and Oscar Ewing differences, and says Truman cooperation is welcome but uncertain on plans. He declines a loud victory approach, asserts good health, and asks about presidential nominee precedents for resignations.

Eisenhower Europe Stevenson Federal Security Oscar Ewing Paul Magnuson President Truman National Health Commission Truman

Negro Group Seeks Sparkman Stand on FEPC Civil Rights

The National Negro Council asked Sen. John Sparkman to publicly define his position on Senate Rule 22 and using all means to pass civil rights laws including FEPC, anti poll tax, anti-lynch, and anti segregation measures. The 300,000-member group urged active campaigning for effective civil rights legislation.

Chicago INS National Negro Council John Sparkman D-Ala FEPC Council Edgar G. Brown Sparkman Senate Alabama

Labor Hearing Turns To Wilsons Evidence

In Cedar Rapids a labor relations board hearing on Wilson and Company began presenting its evidence Tuesday afternoon. Attorney Richard Winkler said the process could take several days, without a definite duration. The government and the packinghouse workers union case opened July 21 and lasted seven days. Trial examiner is C. W. Whittemore of Washington.

Carson and Albright Plan Friday Hollywood Wedding

Comedian Jack Carson and actress Lola Albright announce plans to marry on Friday in Hollywood. Carson was previously divorced two years ago from singer Kay St. Germain.

Hollywood (Ap Jack Carson Lola Albright Carson Kay St. Germain

Disc Jockeys Bin Flying Saucers From Airwaves

Racine reporters Ed Ruetz and Rick Edwards canceled flying saucer reports on their radio show Melodie Nuthouse after describing a golf course sighting. They claimed a two foot tall man controlled the craft and spoke only Hiyah. Callers flooded switchboards seeking updates on the space visitor’s fate.

Racine Ed Ruetz Rick Edwards Ruetz Edwards Hiyah Outer Space

Man Shoots Wad In Final Spree Ends Up in Court

Camden AP report says 68 year old Harry Ambruster, a hat blocker, spent his $7000 life savings in Atlantic City on food, drink, and “the house” spree over three weeks. He faced charges of passing a bad check and disorderly conduct. the charge was dropped when a friend covered the check. He said he earned over $100 weekly and once ran a Camden men’s wear shop.

Camden N. J Harry Ambruster Anthony Lario Ambruster Atlantic City Harry Kyler Lakie

Death of Pfc. Joseph A. Moller in auto crash near Lisbon

The body of Pfc. Joseph A. Moller, killed in an auto accident near Lisbon Monday night, was moved from Turner chapel Wednesday to the Culp mortuary at Mason City Illinois for services and burial.

Pfc Joseph A. Moller Lisbon Turner Chapel Culp Mortuary Mason City Ill

Services for Miss Janice L. Proskovec

Services for Miss Janice L. Proskovec of 1814 Eighth Avenue SSW are set in Brosh chapel at 8:30 a.m. Thursday and 9 a.m. at St. Wenceslaus Church with Rev. Anthony W. Chihak officiating. Burial will be in St. John’s Cemetery. Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at ban chapel, with friends invited to attend.

Janice L. Proskovec Eighth Avenue SSW Brosh Chapel St. Wenceslaus Church Anthony W. Chihak St. John’s Cemetery Father Chihak Ban Chapel

Death of Month-Old Gary Nash Due to Virus Pneumonia

Gary Dean Nash aged month died at 7 a.m. Wednesday from virus pneumonia. Survived by parents John D. Nash Jr and spouse and two brothers John Connor Nash and Robert T. Nash and grandparents in Cedar Rapids. Services at 2:30 p.m. Thursday at Mona han funeral home with Rt. Rev. Msgr. William H. Schulte. Burial Mt. Calvary cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday evening.

Brandon Charles Long The Christian Church People’s Funeral Home Independence Kalona Charles S. Jira Holy Trinity Catholic Church Richmond Church Cemetery Manchester Margaret Fisher Wilkins Gill Funeral Home Edgewood Alfonso Schepens Oakwood Mt. Vernon Glenn Hoffman Federated Church Lisbon Brosh Funeral Solon Gary Dean Nash John D. Nash Thirty-fifth Street John Connor Nash Robert T. Nash John B. Nash John Gorman Cedar Rapids Monahan William H. Schulte Mt. Calvary Cemetery

Riverside Navy Veteran Rypka Dies in California

Frank E. Rypka 56 a Cedar Rapids former carpenter died Tuesday in Port Hueneme California after a long illness He was born October 13 1895 in Cedar Rapids and lived there until 1925 when he moved to Los Angeles He had resided in Los Angeles and Port Hueneme since then He was a World War I Navy veteran Surviving are his wife his mother Mrs F W Rypka and a sister Mrs Max Janowsky Services and burial set for Saturday afternoon in Oxnard California

Frank E. Rypka Cedar Rapids Port Hueneme Calif Rypka Los Angeles F. W. Rypka Max Janowsky Nineteenth Street Oxnard

County board rejects blacktop resurfacing request

Linn county supervisors dismissed a plea from Jack Jones to blacktop a three mile stretch near Blairs Ferry Marion saying the county cannot afford it. Chairman Miles Sutera estimated $25 000 per mile and annual upkeep plus charges to landowners of 350 500 dollars each yearly for 10 to 15 years.

Linn County Board of Supervisors Jack Jones Blairs Ferry Road Marion Jones Miles Sutera Sutera

Air Force Seeks Cameras for UFO Sightings Report Network

Samford noted pilots and seasoned airmen, while astronomers produce sky photos, few saucer reports come from observatories. The Air Force plans Schmidt cameras to image large sky areas and will distribute 200 standard astronomical cameras to reporters near Southwest units. Usage could begin in 30 days as more sightings accompany energy sites.

Samford Air Force Air Technical Intelligence Center Dayton

Hearing on Vacating of Road Set for Aug 19

Linn county supervisors set August 19 at 10 a.m. for a public hearing on vacating part of a county road in College township. Five adjoining property owners petition to vacate the William Thorne road from the Muscatine and Cedar Rapids road north about 2220 feet to the new road built by the State Highway Commission. They ask lowering banks and filling ditches to suit fencing and restore drainage.

Linn County Board of Supervisors College Township William Thorne Muscatine Cedar Rapids State Highway Commission Linn County

Drop Charge Against Center Point Youth

A charge of embezzlement of mortgaged property against Don ald McAtee 19 of Center Point was dismissed Tuesday and he was released from county jail by court order. Lack of evidence was the reason. McAtee had been in jail in lieu of 2000 dollar bond since his arrest Sunday. A preliminary information charged that he sold a car mortgaged by Earl Lanning. He waived to the grand jury Monday when arraigned before Justice Charles Benesh.

Donald McAtee Center Point McAtee Earl Lanning Charles Benesh

Tiffin Man Sentenced To One Year In Penitentiary

Franklin H. Pierce 42 of Tiffin was sentenced by Judge Floyd Philbrick to one year at Fort Madison penitentiary for false uttering of a check and as a fourth offender. He had been jailed since July 14 on $1,500 bond after passing a $12 bad check at the Shawey Company Marion in April. Pierce had prior offenses for three bad checks under $20 each.

Franklin H. Pierce Floyd Philbrick Fort Madison Pierce Smithey Company Marion

Three district court suits favor plaintiffs in Tuesday rulings

In district court Tuesday three suits were awarded, with Leslie T. Dulin and Don J. McMullen paying 1101.90 plus five percent interest from Nov 18, 1951 to In clinator Company of America after default. Daniel W. McNabb received 276.97 for attorney fees from Kenneth W. and Marian A. Stewart. R. M. Laughlin awarded 133.50 from Ronald C. and Shirley Crawford.

Leslie T. Dulin Don J. McMullen Inclinator Company of America Daniel W. McNabb Kenneth W Marian A. Stewart R. M. Laughlin Ronald C Shirley Crawford

Bentley Will Admitted To Probate After Death

The will of Ira Myrtle Bentley who died July 16 was admitted to probate Tuesday. Her husband Joseph G. Bentley was named heir and executor without bond.

Ira Myrtle Bentley Joseph G. Bentley Reed

Arabian King To Get Fancy Plane

The king of Saudi Arabia will receive a four engine American plane converted at Oakland to a plush personal transport. A rotating elevated throne with a 360 degree turn will sit above 18 seats and is belted for 10 G. The remodeling aims to allow travel between winter and summer palaces for the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca.

Washington Saudi Arabia Transocean Air Lines Oakland Trans-ocean Bradley Field Transocean Auadh Taif Mecca

Board to Close Saturdays at Kansas City Market

Kansas City board of trade will close on Saturdays starting this week after directors voted to adopt the practice used by Chicago Minneapolis and other markets.

Kansas City INS Kansas City Board of Trade Chicago Minneapolis

Public Employees Favor Joining Federal Social Security Plan

About 700 state and local workers, mainly University of Iowa staff, voted to drop the Iowa state retirement and insurance program and come under federal social security. The move would keep Iowa’s plan as a supplementary option if workers want it. The fund totals around 33 million dollars and actuarial reports warn of insolvency without higher contributions.

Iowa City G. M. Ludwig Herman Lord Muscatine Iowa Ludwig Louis Cook Legislative Committee

Divorced Man Marries New Wife Then Takes His Own Life

Hubert Keith 38, recently divorced, married Ora Lee Dossett 44 in Shawneetown Indiana. Later that night he shot himself with the pistol he carried as a coal company guard after letting his wife out near their home. police reported no motive.

Madisonville Hubert Keith Ora Lee Dossett Shawneetown Keith

Hippo Crosses Berlin Barriers Reaches West for Mating Season

Olga the 12 year old female hippo moved from Leipzig in the Russian zone to West Berlin. She crossed East West barriers and was stopped five times and turned back twice by Communist police before settling in Berlin Zoo to mate with Knautschke.

Berlin Olga Knautschke Leipzig West Berlin

Rains Devastate Southern Honshu. One Dead Ten Missing

Tokyo reports one death and ten missing after heavy rains strike southern Honshu on Tuesday night. Rescue efforts continue as weather hampers search operations. Authorities warn of continuing rainfall and potential flooding across the island.

Tokyo Honshu

Churchill signals defense slowdown to aid exports

In a Commons debate Churchill said Britain would alter the defense program to free engineering capacity for export goods amid financial strain. He argued exports and arms production can balance without harming solvency, while Attlee and Bevan pressed for precise figures and limits on arming abroad.

London Winston Churchill House of Commons Commons Churchill Attlee Britain Europe West Labor Aneurin Bevan Commonwealth Bevan

Violent Dubuque Area Storm Damages Farm Buildings

A violent 15 minute storm with 80 mph winds, hail and heavy rain hit Epworth and nearby areas injuring one person and causing power outages, downed trees, damaged buildings, and cut four telephone circuits. Similar storms were reported in Peosta and Bernard in the Dubuque area.

Epworth Roy Calvert Don Mueller Mueller Peosta Bernard Dubuque

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