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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1946
Page
9
The paper details weather across cities with highs and lows, rainfall amounts, and a forecast. Iowa’s forecast calls for mostly cloudy skies with rain across the state Tuesday, turning partly cloudy Wednesday, with little temperature change.
A list of residents including Mrs. Walter Rose at 1931 Mt Ver non avenue SE and Mrs. J. J. Mokress at 802 B avenue NE were fined $1 and costs. Additional names include F A. Challed 126 Twentieth street NE and John A. Briggs 519 Thirty-second street NNE with similar fines.
The Cedar Rapids city council split the sewer project into four contracts, awarding sections to Gjellefald Construction of Forest City and Haegg Construction of Cedar Rapids. Peter N. Kruse bid all or none was rejected as uneconomical. four sections total 11, c 616 feet, 220 feet, and streets in SW area assigned to the two firms at amounts from 2,444 to 3,616 dollars.
Ralph A. Wagner, 34, captured in Texarkana Arkansas, to be returned to Muscatine Iowa on two murder charges. He allegedly killed Milton Rex Kilburn 32 and Willis Jack McKenzie 41 at The Club billiard parlor after a dispute over money. A stray bullet wounded Mrs. Paul Hunn 34. Wagner had been sought since October 4 with a $300 Iowa reward.
The Soviet government did not inform London about its action, according to available sources. Officials in London reportedly learned of the move through other channels, prompting diplomatic inquiries and protest discussions.
Iranian Ambassador Hussein Ala met with Secretary Byrnes at the State Department and urged the United States to join Britain in demanding Russia withdraw Red troops from Iran as required by the Tehran and allied agreements. He said Washington should assume moral leadership for justice.
A 50 year old man tentatively identified as Peter S Beck of Roosevelt New York fell from an upper floor of the 102 story Empire State Building on Monday. He struck a sixth floor setback as investigators looked for his exact floor of origin and the observation tower remained closed.
Two 17-year-olds pled guilty to larceny of a motor vehicle in Linn County. Judge Floyd Philbrick postponed sentencing to Tuesday to allow further investigation. Attorneys W. Howard Smith and M. L. Nathanson were appointed. both defendants are held on $2,500 bonds. Darringer and Brady have family struggles noted, with Brady's father seeking custody and Brady's mother blocking parole efforts.
John Stichnoth of Sioux City told Rotary that University of Iowa students, especially veterans, are serious minded and contribute to a better world. He noted veterans seek education, weekend library access, and housing, while urging funding and public understanding of university expansion to meet next fall’s enrollment.
A DC-3 attempting to fly over wreckage turned back within 20 miles as storm clouds and fog shrouded the Laguna range. Rescue efforts mobilized a dozen ambulances and a temporary morgue. victim Mrs. Margaret Greener of Forest City Ark traveled with her infant to Hawaii where her husband works for the Reconstruction Finance Corporation. Under Civil Aeronautics Authority rules the DC-3 may carry 21 passengers plus four crew. children under two not counted.
A housing focused special session was urged for Iowa by Orvel T. Champ secretary treasurer of the Iowa Nebraska Industrial Union. Gov Blue indicated Iowa will cooperate in housing efforts but said federal program details from Washington must be settled before Iowa acts.
The United States asked Russia and China for information on reports that Red Army forces removed industrial equipment from Manchuria. A State Department official said Washington has no official data yet but has requested Moscow and Chungking provide details. The department noted such property should not be removed while Allied reparations are decided.
President Truman urged Congress to approve the 3.75 billion dollar British loan warning that rejection would trigger trade warfare. He thanked the War Mobilization Board for its approval and said foreign trade is vital to a growing American economy and world peace. The board's leaders emphasized the loan would boost global production jobs and markets.
Paris reports that France and Britain will withdraw troops from Syria by April 30 with the joint withdrawal to begin March 11. The two nations also study evacuation plans for Lebanon through a French British military commission.
Mrs Oliver Carr spent a night awaiting delivery of a new car at an Illinois auto agency. She began at 7 p m with chair and blankets as near freezing weather set in. By 5 am 15 people waited and she beat rival Donald Kelly by 11 minutes. The car will be delivered later this month.
The Cedar Rapids probate records show Anna Zak of Chicago named executor without bond in the will of Anna Zeleny who died February 20. The will dated January 9 bequeaths the estate to Mrs Zak “because of the many kindnesses she has shown me throughout my life.”
Dr Arthur C Najibert announces the opening of his dental office at 411 Higley Building with phone 9657. Adv promotes quick courteous service. Also notes Beatrice I Janeba named among Red Cross fund raisers. correction Beatrice I Janeba. Kiwanis Ladies' Night features Coe College music department at Roosevelt hotel with dinner at 6 30. Bungalow Cooking School runs Monday Tuesday Wednesday.
President Truman and former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill left Union Station by special train for Fulton Missouri where Churchill will speak at Westminster College on Tuesday. The train carries about 100 presidential guests and is due in Jefferson City Tuesday morning. They will drive from Jefferson City to Fulton.
Hollywood AP reports Martha Kemp Mature formerly married to Kal Kemp and later to Victor Mature plans to wed writer St. Clair McKelway in the coming month.
Robert R. Melrose, suspended Buchanan county attorney, asked the Iowa supreme court to appoint a judge from outside the Tenth district to hear the state's removal action. Melrose pled innocent to corruptly influencing an official. The hearing is set for March 8. Independence officials meanwhile named Allen Smith, a World War I veteran and Republican, as acting county attorney.
Harvey A Hudepohl of South Amana is in the Pacific with the army, to be transferred from Manila to another unit. Overseas since August, he is son of Rudolph Hudepohl and formerly worked on a farm. Lt Andrew Rector, son of Mr and Mrs A J Rector of 610 Fourteenth St SE, earned the Air Medal for meritorious aerial achievement in the Pacific. stationed at Okinawa, he has three battle stars. Rector has been in service since 1942 and overseas since 1944, a Manchester High School graduate who attended Coe College before enlisting.
John Artgotsinger aged 21 of Lisbon was charged with reckless driving after his car crashed into a parked vehicle at A avenue and Seventh street E early Sunday. He was released on a 102.25 dollar bond and awaits a Tuesday court appearance after admitting to drinking. Patrolmen Vande Fellwock and Felix Barta arrested him.
Dr. Herbert Gerstman, who left Marion in 1944 to serve in the armed forces, will resume his practice Tuesday in rooms once used by the Red Cross. He served as a captain in the Sixty third infantry and saw front line duty in Central Europe and the Rhineland after five years of local practice.
DES MOINES AP Governor Robert D Blue denied the clemency appeal for Philip H Heincy 72 and his son William Heincy 45 who were scheduled to hang March 29 for murder The governor left open a possible later action if new mental condition evidence emerges The appeal was supported by court appointed defender K B Welty and opposed by Dickinson County Attorney Walter Bedell who noted the men long criminal records and said they had planned a robbery and killed Raebel at West Okoboji lake resort
City council deferred Superior Oil gas bottle permit at 820 First St SW to the building inspector. Morehead Construction curb cuts at 211 Eighth St SE and 109 115 Seventh St SE referred to city engineer and police traffic. Class B beer permit renewed for Joseph F and Mary Mrazek at 219 Fourteenth Ave SE. Otto Lizcar surrendered class C beer permit at 1127 29 Third St SE. Class C permits issued to Orlo A F Van Tassel and LaVerne B Fleagle, both at 1127-29 Third St SE. Cigarette permits granted to Mrs Charles Hughes 1125 First Ave E, William F Miller and L R Buroker 326 Eighth Ave SW. L F Speedling surrendered cigarette permit at 1125 First Ave E. Auctioneer license granted to Andrew L Shakespeare, 702 Ninth St SW.
Major Harry E. Hoch announced that twenty one men have enlisted for three years in the army at the local recruiting station. The signees include Joseph L. Vopalka Edmund J. Saldana Lee K. Bailey Donald C. Black Walter L. Coon Roy L. McDowell Wallace W. Post Kenneth H. Johnson Marvin L. Rooks Richard P. English Leland W. Novadsky Howard A. Caperonis George A. Miller Frederick A. Gable Darrel G. Athey Terry T. Burke Victor L. Van Horn Stanley L. Loftsgrad Clifton J. Bernhard Carl W. Hendrickson and Robert L. Miller Most chose three-year terms and selected their preferred branch and theater of service.
Three youngsters received first aid at St Luke's hospital cercency room over the weekend. Tom Uiebes ten suffered a one inch wrist cut from a porch fall onto broken glass Saturday night. Lyle Johnston age four was treated for second degree burns on his face and right side from boiling water at home Monday morning. Betty Lee Bowden eight suffered a puncture wound to her left leg after falling on iron while playing Sunday.
Standard Electric of Cedar Rapids begins work Monday on the DuPont Celophane plant in Clinton. The $7,000,000 contract is described as the largest electrical job the firm has handled. The project foresees seven production buildings at similar costs, with more than 100 electricians needed between July and March 1947, on a cost-plus basis.
Forrest D White retired Chicago and North Western Telegraph operator dies at his Cedar Rapids home after a long illness. Born September 14 1888 in Traer he lived in Cedar Rapids 16 years and is survived by his wife Elma Long two daughters Leonard a son a sister and four grandchildren. Funeral at Brady chapel Wednesday at 2 pm with burial in Linwood cemetery. Friends may call after 5 pm Tuesday.
Funeral services for Will Lee Porter lifelong Cedar Rapids resident who died Saturday will be conducted in Turner chapel at 3 30 pm Tuesday by Rev C V R De Jong of Marion Burial will be in Oak Hill cemetery Friends may call at the chapel
President Truman will travel to Chicago on April 6 to deliver an Army Day address, likely in the early afternoon at Soldiers Field if weather permits, then return to Washington for an evening Collier Aviation Awards dinner. The White House had not finalized all details but confirmed the appearance and timing.
Alberta Germaine of 1236 Third Street NW was fined 25 dollars and costs after a Sunday incident at the police station. She allegedly fought patrolmen Vande Fellwock and Tom Gaines during her arrest for drunkenness and disturbing the peace after a motorist flagged down a car she was in driven by Herman Swanson of 1810 E Avenue NE who said he tried to take her home but she passed out. She required a strait jacket to be restrained.
Japanese Vice Admiral Kosao Abe surrendered to Allied authorities at Sugamo prison. He had admitted ordering the beheading of eight American POWs on Kwajalein in fall 1942. In related action, 13 minor suspects were released from Sugamo for lack of evidence regarding wartime prison camp atrocities.
Jean Kyle 22 with no address was fined $25 and costs on a disorderly conduct charge in police court Monday. Roy Carlson of 911 Seventh Street SE, arrested with Kyle in a downtown hotel room about 3 30 a.m. Sunday, also was fined $25 and costs.
Towanda Pennsylvania AP reports student pilot William Dunfee escaped with a fractured nose when his training plane struck a power line, nosedived onto a highway, and ricocheted to rest atop a wall just inches from a 1,300-foot cliff drop. The aircraft was demolished.
Sleeping car service returns between Cedar Rapids and Chicago starting March 15 after wartime restrictions ease. Berths from Chicago to Cedar Rapids aboard train No 15 depart at 11 45 p m with arrival 7 10 a m the next day. A 12 section drawing room sleeper for Cedar Rapids to Chicago boards at 9 30 p m March 15 and connects with train No 22 at Cedar Rapids 2 20 a m March 16 arriving Chicago 7 30 a m.
Republican congressional leaders narrowed the race for the next GOP national chairman to Rep. Clarence J Brown of Ohio and Rep. B Carroll Reece of Tennessee Both are National Committee members and the choice will be decided by the Republican National Committee on April 1 after Herbert Brownell Jr resigns The group expects a strong weight from their recommendation as they believe the GOP could win control of the House and possibly the Senate This report notes John J Danaher of Connecticut as background but not a candidate for chairmanship.
Richard Hartman of Waterloo confessed to Cedar Rapids detectives that the reported theft of a $700 billfold last week was a hoax. The wallet contained only $51 and was found by a hotel maid under the mattress as Hartman sought to improve his standing.
Francis Anton reported a theft Sunday in which a thief, while he attempted to dry out his car trunk, stole the spare tire and wheel. Anton had left the trunk open on Second Avenue SE around 5:30 p.m. and found the loss upon returning at about 7 p.m.
Notice is given that on February 16, 1946, L W Buckton was appointed administrator of the estate of Haro T. Buckton, deceased, Linn County Iowa. All indebted persons must pay promptly. those with claims should file them with the Clerk of Linn County District Court. Barnes Chamberlain Hanziik and Wadae worth represent the estate.
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