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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1949

Page

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Breakup likely for Big Four talks in US later year

Western ministers rejected Vishinsky's peace proposals as propaganda and said they would focus on core German issues. Acheson led the move toward breaking up the conference with plans for another meeting in the United States, possibly in New York during the United Nations gathering.

Paris United States Acheson Vishinsky Germany London Marshall United Nations General Assembly Forei New York

Daily Record Weather and Local Notices Summary

Daily weather forecast for Minneapolis area with scattered showers possible and highs near 88 this weekend. Also includes June precipitation totals, wind at the airport, sunrise and sunset times, and recent high low temperature records. Fire and divorce notices, traffic fines, and obituaries for West Union Elkader Marengo are listed with service details.

Frank Harapot Dies of Heart Attack at Home

Frank Harapot, 59, of 320 Fourteenth Avenue SE, died suddenly Saturday afternoon after suffering a heart attack at his home. He was taken by ambulance to Mercy Hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival.

Frank Harapot Fourteenth Avenue SE Mercy Hospital

Inver Chapel recovering after Washington ambassador crash

Lady Inver chapel, Chilean born wife of the former British ambassador to Washington, was reported making a steady recovery Saturday from injuries suffered in an automobile accident Thursday.

Glasgow Inverchapel Washington

Indiana fishing conditions warned for weekend

An Indiana health spokesman said Saturday that fishing conditions in the state will be hazardous this weekend. The advisory urged caution for anglers and stated conditions could affect activity at local waterways in several counties.

Indianapolis Indiana Canationartment

Model Airplane Contest at CLR Airport

The annual Illinois Iowa Aero Nautical Association free flight model airplane contest will be held Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Cedar Rapids Municipal airport. Sponsored by the Aeroneers Cedar Rapids model airplane club, events include gas free flights rubber powered models tow line gliders hand launched gliders and carbon dioxide free flights. The ILIA A is composed of clubs within 100 miles of the Tri Cities and all will be represented. Admission is free and the public is invited.

Illinois-Iowa Aero- Nautical Association Cedar Rapids Aeroneers Ilila.a Tri Cities Iowa City Davenport Dubuque Moline Rock Island Galesburg Clinton

Mickey Used on Alcoholic Cases

Atlantic City AP reports doctors Frederick Lemere and Paul O Hallaren describe a treatment using a drugged hypnosis called a Mickey Finn to help alcoholism. Patients enter a trance for 10 to 14 days in four to six sessions and reveal their alcoholic history, then receive guidance against alcohol.

Atlantic City Mickey Finn Seattle American Medical Association Frederick Lemere Paul O’hallaren

Six-County Census of Business Opens Monday

A census of retail, wholesale and service establishments in six eastern Iowa counties will begin Monday, said Joyce Rankin, director of the survey. Twenty two census takers trained in Linn, Benton, Buchanan, Jones, Clayton and Clinton counties completed instruction, and business firms are urged to return forms promptly to the Dubuque census office.

Iowa Joyce Rankin Linn Benton Buchanan Jones Clayton Clinton Chamber of Commerce

Mine Shutdown Cuts 15000 Jobs Across States

The Pennsylvania railroad said 15,000 workers will be laid off starting Monday due to the mine workers strike led by John L. Lewis and overall business decline. The shutdown spans shops in Columbus Renovo Altoona Enola Pitcairn Mahoningtown Fort Wayne Terre Haute Meadows NW and Wilmington.

Pennsylvania Philadelphia Pennsylvania Railroad John L. Lewis Columbus Ohio Renovo Altoona Enola Pitcairn Mahoningtown Fort Wayne Terre Haute Ind Meadows Wilmington Del

Lawsuit over 4500 damages from auto crash

Courthouse records show B. F. Franks filing suit against Mary L and Mary F Jeanes for 4500 dollars claiming injuries after a car driven by Mary F Jeanes and owned by Mary L Taanac Eariie struck him on June 6 at the intersection of First Avenue and Sixth Street W.

B. F. Franks Mary L Mary F. Jeanes Mary L. Taanac First Avenue Sixth Street

Pigman Sentenced to 30 Days for Contempt of Court

Jesse Pigman was sentenced to 30 days in Linn County jail by Judge G. K. Thompson after he failed to pay court ordered alimony to Elsie Pigman who was granted a divorce on March 23.

Jesse Pigman Linn County G. K. Thompson Pigman Elsie Pigman

Pie Company Sues Donut Shop Operators Over Unpaid Bills

The L. L. Freeberg Pie Company sues Ed win Matson and Gerald Lisk operators of Eddie's Donut shop claiming unpaid bills totaling 1 dollar.

L. L. Freeberg Pie Company Edwin Matson Gerald Lisk Eddie Pie Company

Will of William K Engelman admitted to probate executrix named

The will of William K Engelman, who died May 28, is admitted to probate. His daughter Lulu Engelman Welty is named executrix. Dr Lawrence M Aronberg has filed suit for 400 against Gale Sparrow for fees for medical services.

William K. Engelman Engelman Lulu Engelman Welty Lawrence M. Aronberg Gale Sparrow

Rapids Chevrolet Sues Liston for 264 82 Debt

The Rapids Chevrolet Company has brought suit against Donald A Liston for two hundred sixty four dollars and eighty two cents claiming he owes the amount.

The Rapids Chevrolet Company Donald A. Liston

Spindler and McCann File Suit Over Lime Purchase Debt

Ray Spindler and Robert Mec Cann doing business as Spindler and McCann sue Patrick McCann for 600 dollars claiming a building lime purchase debt is owed amid a commercial dispute.

Ray Spindler Robert MecCann Spindler and McCann Patrick McCann

Truman warns against relaxing wartime aid and trade aims

President Truman argues that the underdeveloped regions program is not relief or imperialism but a step toward private investment and a growing world economy. He cautions against voices urging cuts to aid defense and trade, insisting the nation must stay committed to peace and recovery efforts.

Truman United States

Suspended Sentence For Melvin Semelroth

Melvin A. Semelroth, 34, of 128 First Avenue NW received a 30 day sentence with probation for passing a bad check. Justice H. R. Churchill suspended the sentence after Semelroth paid the $7.50 value of the check at Bender service station on June 4.

Melvin A. Semelroth First Avenue NW H. R. Churchill Semelroth Bender

Pattern 751 Crochet Doilies for Entertaining Guests

Readers are invited to write for Pattern 751 Crochet Doilies with the Cedar Rapids Gazette Needlecraft Department. Send 20 cents in coins and include pattern number your name and address to P O Box 5740 Chicago Illinois.

Cedar Rapids Gazette Needlecraft Dept P.O Chicago Ill

New Cardiac Imaging Breakthrough Aids Infants

Doctors Wendell G. Scott and Sherwood Moore report a new cardiovascular angiography and aortography technique that photographs the bloodstream of infants to diagnose congenital heart disease. The system uses a rapid sequence X ray with a long film, enabling safe, quick imaging with sugar water or small sedatives to keep children calm during the procedure.

Atlantic City American Medical Association Wendell G. Scott Sherwood Moore Nt of Washington University School of Medicine St. Louis

Copper Tubing Debate Spurs City Vote on Prefab Homes

Plumbers local 125 members clash over copper tubing in prefab housing as D Schodde warns of long lasting materials while Siepman touts local crew use and future sales. City leaders push an ordinance amendment amid opinions from Williams Hines and Hughes.

Williams Hines Berry Iowa William A. Schmatt Gordon Hughes L. D. Bur Henry T. Merklin Co. L. Cashman P. H. Thomas

Babich Testimony Highlights Duress Claim in Milwaukee Slaying

In Milwaukee, Milton Babich 19 takes the stand as defense argues duress over his confessions in the Patricia Birmingham murder. Police testified Babich made statements without a lawyer and without coercion, while the defense presses for admission challenges and rights warnings.

Milwaukee Milton Babich Patricia Birmingham Babich Albert Birmingham Birmingham Patricia Lawrence Papke Papke Herrt J. Steffes Kathleen Arthur Richter

Deadline for Bike Licenses Set in Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids youngsters planning summer biking must have 1949 registration plates by July 1. Traffic Captain L. W. Remington says bikes without proper reg plates will be impounded after that date. Registrations are available at the police station from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and on Saturdays from 9 to 5.

Cedar Rapids L. W. Remington Lice Cork Desiey

Sergeant Bernard F. Shea Burned in Paris Blast

Staff Sergeant Bernard F. Shea of the United States Air Force near Paris France was seriously burned in a gasoline explosion last Sunday. He is listed as critically injured with second and third degree burns. His mother Mrs. Marion Shea of 326 First Avenue NW was notified Friday by the Air Force.

Bernard F. Shea United States Air Force Paris France Air Force Marion Shea First Avenue NW Shea

Traffic Bureau Plans Survey To Improve Shipper Service

The Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce Wholesale and Traffic bureaus announce a Better Service Intracytate survey from July to October. A special department will screen customer replies and handle about 35 000 cards, aiming to adjust with carriers or the Iowa Commerce Commission to raise service quality.

Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce Cedar Bay Maples Iowa Commerce Commission Traffic Bureau

Man Burned to Death After Car Hits Pole

Richard H. Christiansen, 31, of Humboldt, was killed when his car struck a frequency electric transmission pole, then a tree, sending live wires across the vehicle and igniting a fire. Sheriff Joe McMahon said he was alone. rescue was impossible as wires trapped the car along Fort Dodge area roads between midnight and 1 a.m.

Fort Dodge Richard H. Christiansen Humboldt Joe McMahon Christiansen Fortenge Piehway

Deaths Mike Wyman 84 Cedar Rapids area

Mike Wyman 84 a lifelong Cedar Rapids area resident died Saturday at his son Walter Wy man’s home three miles north of Center Point after a lingering illness. Born in Czechoslovakia October 16 1864 he came to Cedar Rapids at 16 and lived there except three years in South Dakota. He retired from farming four and a half years ago. Surviving are two sons Walter Center Point and Lumir Central City a sister Mrs Joseph Soukup Cedar Rapids four grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Services at Polansky funeral chapel at a time to be announced.

Mike Wyman Cedar Rapids Inlaw Walter G. Wyman Center Point Mr. Wyman Czechoslovakia South Dakota Cedarapids Walter Center T Lumir Central City Joseph Soukup Wyman Polansky

Death of Mrs Lettie Devin at 88 in Cedar Rapids nursing home

Mrs Lettie Devin aged 88 died in a Cedar Rapids nursing home at 6 30 p.m. Friday after a lingering illness. Born in Keosauqua on October 5 1866 she spent most of her life there and lived in Cedar Rapids the last two and a half years. Surviving are two sons John of Cedar Rapids and Harry of Detroit. Services will be held at 1 30 p.m. Monday at the Burnett funeral home in Keosauqua with burial in Keosauqua.

Lettie Devin Cedar Rapids Keosauquact John Harry Detroit Burnett Funeral Home Keosauqua

Services for Second St. Adan 2. Abraham

Funeral services for Abraham, son of Mr and Mrs Samuel J Abraham of 1715 sixth avenue SE, will be held at St George s Syrian Orthodox church at 2 30 p m Sunday with burial in St George s cemetery A prayer service is scheduled at 9 p m Saturday in the Barta Hesser chapel Friends may call at the chapel Lt Abraham was killed in action in France during World War II.

Second St. Adan Abraham Samuel J. Abraham Sixth Avenue SE St. George’s Syrian Orthodox Church St. George’s Cemetery France

Services for Mrs Earl Burlingham at Ford Chapel

Funeral services for Mrs Earl Burlingham of 10 Eleventh Avenue who died Friday will be conducted Monday at a Ford funeral chapel. Burial will be in GhitoK cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel.

Earl Burlingham Eleventh Avenue Beatty Ford Ghitok Cemetery

Townsend Victory Club to Meet Sunday Evening

Townsend Victory Club will dine and hold business at 6 p.m. Sunday in the K of P hall. City Cab two way radio advertised as available at 6161. Glen Rieord suffered first degree burns from a blowtorch blast at his home Friday evening and was hospitalized at Mercy hospital in fair condition Saturday. Century Cabs ad mentions a Sunday event at 7:30 p.m. and polio insurance rates from Moore Insurance Agency.

Townsend Townsend ‘Victory Club Sunsday K. of P. Hall Glen Rie Ord Fifteenth Avenue Mercy Hospital

Itinerant Laborers Sentenced for Shoplifting

Orville Trimble and Henry Spear itinerant laborers were jailed 30 days each in Linn County after police caught them fleeing Woolworth on Second Avenue SE with 18 women’s scarves. Justice W A Ball imposed the sentences on Saturday.

Orville Trimble Henry Spear W. A. Ball Linn County Woolworth Second Avenue SE

Attempted Breakin at Leo Cole Home Probed

Police investigate an attempted breakin at the Leo Cole residence at 2201 B avenue NE. Neighbors reported a disturbance at about 4 a.m. Saturday. The Coles were away. Officers found a broken lock and evidence suggesting an attempt was made.

Leo Cole Leo'Cole B Avenue NE Cole Coles

Executive dies prominent New York financier J Frederic Byers

J Frederic Byers aged 67 chairman of the board of A M Byers and Company and a director of several large corporations died Saturday in New York.

New York J. Frederic Byers A. M. Byers and Company

European Aid Slash of 780 Million Sought in Congress

The article reports calls to slash ECA aid by 780 million dollars with a 10 percent cut and debates over distributing 3.568 billion across 12 months. Sen George supports slower spending and Hoffman’s ability to stretch funds as prices decline, while McCarran urges direct cuts and questions project scope.

Taft P-Onion House Sen McCarran D-Nev Senate-House Watchdog ECA Paul ‘Hoffman George D-Ga Senate Hoffman Congress

Larynx Cancer Treatable by X-Ray Says Chicago Doctor

Dr. Max Cutler reported that some larynx cancers once needing surgery can be cured by X-ray and radium with voice restoration. Based on 157 consecutive cases treated at the Chicago Tumor Institute from 1938 to 1944 with five years follow up. Radiotherapy offers outcomes at least equal to total removal when lesions are not yet fixed.

Atlantic City INS Chicago American Medical Association Max Cutler Chicago Tumor Institute Cutler Totel

Mistake in Date Made In Sentence to Chair

Norfolk Virginia inmate Willie Rose convicted last March of murdering his wife was sentenced to die in the electric chair on Friday July 30. An official note from the prison superintendent says July 30 falls on Saturday this year and Rose is to be resentenced in Spin dle's court.

Norfolk, Va INS Willie Rose Virginia W. E. Smyth, Jr Norfolk Corporation Rose Spindle's

Roosevelt Jr Returns from Europe and Israel

Congress man elect Franklin D Roosevelt Jr returned by plane Saturday from a trip to Europe and Israel.

F.D.R., Jr NEW York Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr Europe Israel

Whittam Case In Town District Court

A district court proceeding in Li county concerns the case of Whittam and related parties. The document references a petition, possible guardianship or verdict action, and filings dated in the legal matter within the town court.

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