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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1945
Page
2
Daily Record outlines monthly renewal for red and blue stamps across meat foods sugar gasoline and oil subsidies. Includes stamp ranges and validity dates through Sept 1945, penalties for violations, parking fines, infant care and drunkenness entries, and a long list of marriages births and legal notices.
President Truman on Saturday authorized the new property custodian to seize full possession of liquid assets of Germany and Japan, blocked by the treasury since before Pearl Harbor. The assets include cash bullion and securities valued at 220 million dollars, previously restricted by the alien property order. Proceeds will go to the U.S. government.
Dorn Machevec, 18, Renwick, Iowa, received a $25 award at Boys Town’s honor assembly for scholarship leadership and extracurricular activities while serving a life sentence in the state penitentiary for killing his stepfather.
Installation services for Rev. Ralph B. Colton, chosen pastor of Sinclair Memorial Presbyterian Church, are set for 7:30 p.m. Sunday with Rev. D. Keith Irwin presiding. A reception for the Colton family follows. Colton, who started June 3, comes to Cedar Rapids after nine years at First Presbyterian in Jasper. The service features clergy from Cedar Rapids Presbytery, Vinton, Coe College, Sunshine Mission, and a sermon by Rev. Gilbert Voorhies of Marion.
A Soviet delegate in San Francisco urged understanding of Moscow's veto stance and urged patience in the UN conference. He said the East and West fought together to win the war and must not lose the peace, stressing that differences can be resolved through goodwill and proper discussion. He argued a four or eight week delay would fade, but the charter and UN organization would endure as foundations for peace.
Des Moines AP reports Bishop Charles W Brashares announced changes in Iowa Methodist pastorates during the annual conference. Deacons and elders were ordained as part of the session, and listed transfers include Burlington district and Ottumwa area assignments among many church changes.
President Truman nominated Col. Paul W Thompson for promotion to brigadier general and he will head the education program for troops in Europe. Thompson, a University of Iowa and West Point graduate, led a unit into Normandy on D Day and earned the Distinguished Service Cross. He is from Alliance, Nebraska, and his family has moved to Alexandria, Virginia for wartime service.
Washington AP Republicans won a victory by cutting 17 million dollars from the 1946 fiscal year allotment for the Office of War Information. The 138 to 128 vote left OWI with 18 million unless the Senate restores the reduction. The measure also sought to curb funding for the Office of Economic Stabilization, Office of Inter American Affairs, and War Relocation Authority, while other agencies faced withholding or no changes. The bill totals 752,764,850 for 15 war agencies for the year starting July 1.
Mrs Edna Sivers reported a tire and tube stolen from her car parked at Fourth avenue and Fifth street SE Friday. The value was $14. Rev J Hamilton Dawson will preach The Wonder and the Bloom of the World at St. John's Lutheran Ely Sunday at 8 p.m. Congregational meeting will follow worship. Sunday school is at 10 a.m.
The morning service at Central Park Presbyterian Church has been moved one hour earlier to 10 o'clock for the combined church and Sunday school children's day program.
Washington AP A spokesman for 27 state taxpayers groups urged tighter congressional control over fiscal affairs. Carter W. Atkins executive director of the Connecticut public expenditure council told a joint Senate House committee studying reorganization that legislative power has deteriorated while executive power has grown, noting the public purse as the most evident area.
Mrs Marie McDermott, 31, of 1207 N street SW, was sentenced to 30 days in county jail by Police Judge Harry S. Johnson after pleading guilty to neglecting her children. The sentence was suspended on good behavior with a warning that any further neglect complaints would revoke the suspension. she was arrested at home Friday night.
Pfc. William M. Kasner aged 18, infantryman, was slightly wounded in action on Luzon on May 16. A War Department message to his parents Mr and Mrs T N Kasner 912 Eighth street SE confirms in service since September 1948 and four months training at Camp Hood Texas.
Linn county and Cedar Rapids trail in seventh war loan efforts city chairman Ed Zeller says sales lag and place is 43rd or 44th in state. He calls E bond the people’s bond and measures public interest. Des Moines members hope better weather and farmer quota buys push drive to goal. Total E bond sales reach 52.2 million dollars, 63.6 percent of state goal.
Sixty four percent of men in Marine divisions on Okinawa are buying war bonds via pay allotments. Navy reports over 93 percent of civilian employees investing about 11 percent of gross pay. Treasury notes seventh war loan purchases reached 4.845 billion dollars, 69.2 percent of the 7 billion quota.
American infantry have advanced seven miles into the Cagayan valley in northeastern Luzon and seized Bayombong. Beightler’s 37th division also destroyed enemy flame-throwing tanks, seized vehicles, and pushed east from Santa Fe. In eastern Luzon, flanking advances reached two miles while Mindanao gains continue. MacArthur reported Tagakpan near Davao fell to American forces as patrol planes blockaded Japan, and Allied air and sea operations targeted shipping near Foochow and Hainan with BNZ air support aiding Australian troops east of Manitu.
DES MOINES AP A 4126 63 payment for the death of Mildred Peterson 36 in an April 11 explosion at Super Products was approved by District Judge O Franklin B Hill acting receiver. The Iowa industrial commission approved the settlement for Oral Peterson husband and Marilyn Peterson daughter.
Representative Halleck of Indiana ridiculed Secretary Wallace for taking flying lessons to become an aviation expert. He urged separating the Civil Aeronautics Board from the Commerce Department to avoid political pressures as Congress prepares to fund a large national airport program.
Frank J Dlask 66 a Cedar Rapids resident for 56 years died at 7 a m Saturday at his home 625 Eighteenth avenue SW after a long illness Born in Czechoslovakia December 3 1878 he came to the United States 62 years ago Surviving his wife Pauline a daughter Mrs T A Cizek a grandson Frank J Cizek three sisters Mrs John Essker Mrs James Benda Mrs Charles Prekasky and a brother James Dlask Several relatives preceded him in death He was a member of Modern Woodmen of America and Miladocech lodge Z C B J The body is at the Janeba funeral home pending funeral arrangements
Margaret Jennings wife of Thomas Jennings of 123% Third street NE Cedar Rapids died in a Cedar Rapids hospital at 7 35 p m Friday after a brief illness Born February 16 1871 at Iowa City she was the daughter of Mr and Mrs David Collins resident of Cedar Rapids since 1917 Married in 1880 at St Marys church Iowa City On May 21 this year they celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary Survived by husband four sons Frank Edward Andrew and LeRoy all of Cedar Rapids two daughters Mrs J P Martin of Portland Oregon and Mrs John Q Meister of Culver City California nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren Member of Immaculate Conception church services will be announced later Friends may call at Brady mortuary Sunday
Jack Burman of 612 Seventh Avenue SE was released at 11 a.m. Saturday after Judge G K Thompson lowered his bond from 2000 to 1000. The 21 year old Navy in home on leave faced arraignment on a concealed weapons charge. Police were alerted after Wes Fiala of 708 Seventh Avenue SE said Burman demanded 140 in payment for magazines owed since 1939.
Patrick Forshay began a 10 month term in Linn county jail after Judge G. K. Thompson revoked the suspended portion of his Nov 26 1943 sentence. Forshay age 22 of 320 Seventh Street NE had already served two months and faced a 30 day jail term for intoxication. The original 12 month sentence included a 10 month suspended portion on good behavior for larceny.
Siebke and Taylor at 219 Second Avenue SE now include G. F. Siebke and Nathan Siebke of 2025 Blake Boulevard SE and Pearl M. Taylor of 1400 Second Avenue SE. The Pearl Taylor and Mr. Siebke partnership dissolved February 1, new articles filed with County Recorder Dempsy Jones. The King vs Smith case continues until defendant is discharged from service. case stems from a May 14, 1942 automobile accident seeking 300 dollars for auto damages and 700 dollars for mental shock and bruises. Judge G. K. Thompson also dismissed Julia C. McCurdy vs Lawrence McCurdy maintenance petition at plaintiff’s request Filed May 11.
Baccalaureate services for the senior class of Coe College will be held on campus tomorrow at 11 a.m. in Sinclair Memorial chapel. Dr John W MacIver pastor emeritus of the Second Christian church St Louis Mo will deliver the address titled The Responsibility of the Educated. Dr C Harve Geiger acting president of Coe will introduce Dr MacIver.
Manila AP reports a Japanese broadcast claiming Allied troops began landing at Labaum area in Brunei bay on Borneo’s northwest coast. Tokyo said Allied ships approached Brunei and MacArthur HQ noted shelling of beaches and a major air raid on Borneo.
DES MOINES AP Work men's compensation insurance premiums rise 14.7 percent in Iowa effective July 4. The 1945 legislature liberalized benefits, raising weekly maximum from 15 to 18 and minimum from 6 to 8, cutting waiting period from two to one week. A second injury fund funded by employers at 160 per covered employee death creates a $50,000 state goal. The fund aids maimed veterans to gain employment, with higher compensation for second injuries and a disincentive for hiring those with major disabilities.
Iowa City attorney H. J. Ries was appointed special assistant attorney general to assist in defending a district court suit challenging the constitutionality of Iowa's new gasoline tax increase. Ted Yoder and Harold Clark met Ries regarding the case filed by L. F. Carlton against State Treasurer John M. Grimes and Johnson county supervisors.
Dr. Frank A. Lindhorst, area counselor and executive secretary of Christian education for Des Moines Methodist area, resigns effective Aug. 31. He will become director of Christian community administration at College of the Pacific in Stockton California, after five years in Des Moines and prior work in Chicago directing church education for Missouri, Iowa and Illinois.
The War Food administration suspended until July 15 all limits on cheese manufacture to ensure full use of milk production. Milk output is at record levels, prompting the move to maximize available dairy supply.
A memorial service for Staff Sgt Harold Z. Beach, who died March 16 in a German prison camp at Limberg, will be held Sunday at 2 30 p m in the Methodist church. The Rev W G Rowley will officiate assisted by Dean Albion R King of Cornell college and Hahn Howard Legion post. Sgt Beach was the son of Mrs J Beach.
Lt. Frank Cooper, pilot of a B 26 with the Ninth Air Force, spends leave in Washington with his wife and parents, report for rest and reassignment in Santa Monica. Pvt. Orlan Klopp arrives at Camp Wolters for basic training, joined by brother-in-law Pvt. Melvin Kent. Sgt. Carl Smith and wife sail to San Francisco after furlough. Joe Wicke, flight engineer on a B 17, promoted to technical sergeant and earns Air Medal with two clusters. Sgt. Anthony Pusateri earns five Bronze battle stars across five European campaigns. H F Marty of Iwo Jima promoted to petty officer first class after eight months in the Pacific. Staff Sgt. Harold Main, with Distinguished Flying Cross and five battle stars, after B 29 gunnery school heads to Albuquerque for assignment.
Robert Frakes died in his Sioux City hotel room after taking poison Friday afternoon. The Woodbury county coroner ruled it a death by own action. He was a disabled World War I veteran. his son Robert L. Frakes was en route from Germany, where he had been released from a POW camp, to join him. Survived by three sisters including Mrs. C F Stiles. Frakes had been divorced from his wife who later remarried the local stationery store manager.
President Truman asked leaders of three veterans groups to help the treasury mobilize ten thousand men as investigators to ferret out tax evaders. Col John Taylor of the American Legion Milton D Cohn of Disabled American Veterans and Omar Ketchum of Veterans of Foreign Wars met at the White House and pledged cooperation.
A reflective verse on a boy who ran errands for peace and service. Gratitude earned beyond money, now aged and at temples gray, recalling a life spent in useful acts. The speaker concludes that true fulfillment lies in being of use to others.
Gen Bradley credits American troops with outsmarting Germans in World War II operations across France and into Germany. He praises training, initiative, and flexibility of U S troopers and notes that Allied planning targeted weakening German armored forces. He recalls river delays and Ardennes timing as pivotal factors in breaking the German offensive and emphasizes steadfast American resolve.
Annual Youth Service Sunday at St Pauls features programs across departments and a theme A Light Unto Our Paths. Mary Jeanne Faces Charlotte Conden Bets Scholvin lead songs with the ota choir. Mrs L Jo Teangeeth and Mrs Helen Lithhe Thekman coordinate music. Joyce Crabbs, Patricia Prats and Bob Beane present talks. Esther Arm strong Alberta Mueller 65 and Bew Swaney perform music.
Mt Vernon Tavern operator R A Busenbark is named as defendant in a petition for injunction in the U S District Office in Gas City Rapids. The filing alleges receipt of rationed goods illegally from January to March 1945, with claims of forged ration prints and unsurrendered rations, urging compliance with wartime ration orders.
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