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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1955
Page
7
Chicago and Des Moines market notes show hogs at their lowest since 1950 with top prices around 16.25 and barrows to 15.75. Cattle and sheep receipts are modest with mixed steady bids, while hogs face weekly declines and sow prices drop.
In Rome Italian anti Communist leader realises grave hours for democracy. Togni calls for strict law enforcement and new laws to ban democracy’s foes and curb communist influence as factory workers show mixed loyalties amid political tension. Prices across Cedar Rapids hog, cattle, calf, and egg markets listed with wide ranges.
Rayford Oldaker living in the Allison hotel was fined $100 and costs in municipal court Saturday for causing a disturbance in a cafe. Judge Charles Benesh suspended $75 after Oldaker agreed to pay for damage she caused, including damaged stools and a broken glass in a counter showcase.
FBI Director J Edgar Hoover warned of a feverish rise in bank robberies and noted a shift toward lone wolf operators and amateurs entering the field. The remarks were reported from Washington with authorities tracking the trend.
INDEPENDENCE Elmer F. Sorg 71 president of Farmers Savings Bank died Friday. He served the bank 32 years and 50 years in banking. Survived by wife, a son, sister and a brother. Services Monday 2 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church. Burial Mt Hope Cemetery.
Special to The Gazette. Central City reports a breakin at the Farmers Co-op Exchange with about $4.50 stolen. Deputy Sheriff Larry Condon cites entry via a broken side window. Investigation continued Saturday afternoon.
Callie Chambers who died at 76 left her entire estate to the library board. Probate estimates range from 250000 to 300000 dollars. The 70000 library bond was removed from the May ballot as a result.
A central New York nursing home near Edmeston burned early Saturday, killing three including Adelaide Strait about 50, her son Adelbert 7, and patient Shora Dennison about 70. Seven patients were rescued. Strait, who operated the home, died attempting to save her son.
Mr. and Mrs. Melvyn Arp of Greenville attend death in Marion of Henry Arp Sr. Relatives visit include Doris Ziegler Jackie Arp Mary Wickham and Mildred Wickham. Ed V Carey and W R Bradley recall Maui trip near Pahoa. Albaughs return to Winner SD from Marion after sister-in-law J J Albaugh’s death. Church class starts Sunday at 9 45 at Methodist church. Norman J Waffle returns from St Louis Elbert Waffle visits Tulane Univ. Dinah Lee Sills age 4 home after tonsillectomy. Iowa State students Lala Lang Morrison home for weekend. Mrs Floyd G Slauson at St Luke's hospital. Mrs Clifford Armstrong back from University Hospitals.
The notice lists weekly services for multiple churches including Baptist, Catholic, Christian, Free Methodist, Methodist, Presbyterian, and Lutheran. It names pastors, service times, Sunday school, youth activities, choir and meeting schedules, and special observances such as the Lord's Supper and confirmations.
The Prairie Chapel notices list Rev. Harry D. Green as pastor with church school at 9:45 and service at 10:45. A Mara ie sub district rally led by Allen Bond at Seventh Day Church of God includes prayer at 7:30 p.m. Gospel services occur Fridays at 8 p.m. Sabbath school Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. Preaching Saturdays at 11:30 a.m. except first in month. young people lead the first Saturday service.
The Air Force plans nearly 500 million dollars in Boeing KC 135 Stratotankers and a Lockheed design for an in flight refueling jet tanker to extend bomber range and spur a future high speed civilian airliner. Analysts say the Lockheed model could surpass Britain’s Comet in speed and capacity, potentially rivaling the VC7. Boeing faces heavy military contracts and uncertain commercial prospects.
The Soviet news agency Tass says Anna Louise Strong was unjustly expelled from Russia in 1949 on sabotage charges led by Lavrentia Beria. It states investigations exonerate Strong and she is restored in her rights.
Washington sources report a split in the Justice Department over allowing accused security risks to confront accusers in the Peters case. Sobeloff will not argue for the government. Warren Burger will take the lead. Brownell urges upholding Peters dismissal on loyalty grounds and preserving cross-examination limits. Peters, a Yale medical professor, appeals the 1951 action.
Clarence L. Ditzler, 39, an electrician and World War II Luzon veteran who wore artificial legs since the war, died after a 220 volt contact knocked him from a 15 foot ladder. He was dead on arrival at the hospital in Miami. He had been working on a crane when the fatal accident occurred. He came from Norristown, Pa., eight years ago.
College students who want to take the Selective Service tests on April 21 to qualify for deferment are reminded that applications must be postmarked by midnight Monday March 7. Applications may be obtained from local draft boards.
Los Angeles journalist Anna Louise Strong reports from her home that Russia has cleared her of espionage charges, stating she knew she was never guilty.
Soviet officials announced Bruno Pontecorvo, the Italian-born nuclear scientist, has become a Soviet citizen and will aid the nation’s war effort if needed. He said his research since 1950 has been peaceful and described his meson production work as related to high energy collision studies.
Linda Christian, Tyrone Power’s estranged wife, says she will keep $132 500 in gems given by Robert H Schlesinger. She calls the gifts a gift and notes she only visited Schlesinger’s New York apartment once. Van Cleef and Arpels filed suit for return, alleging a $100 000 check bounced.
Lara E. Graver appointed Executrix of the estate of Frank E. Graver, Linn County Iowa. Creditors urged to pay and file claims with Linn County District Court, Iowa, per March 4 1955 appointment. Attorney Ir B. Woe acts for the executrix.
In Mt. Washington Pittsburgh a scare over a ferocious wild beast ended when police learned the creature was a bushy Angora cat from a trucking terminal. A prank by Richard Wateska and coworkers frightened residents and prompted warnings and wide media coverage before the truth emerged.
Civil War veteran Albert Woolson aged 108 was released from the hospital after eight days with lung congestion. He celebrated his return with coffee and a cigar, telling friends he was feeling just fine.
State of Iowa Linn County notice announces George Hein appointed as administrator of the estate of Mary C Hein deceased. Creditors urged to file claims and debtors to pay immediately with claims authenticated by Linn County District Court Clerk. Carl Hendrickson is attorney for the administrator.
Notice states Lulu Prink is executrix of the Rollin Prink estate in Linn County Iowa. All debts must be filed with the Linn County District Court Clerk. Attorney Fred W. Hann represents the estate.
Notice is hereby given that Florence Musker is executrix of the estate of Bela Smith late of Linn County Iowa. All persons indebted to the estate should make immediate payment. Hendrickson, attorney.
The author praises Ulanova the Moscow ballet prima donna as unrivaled in the world. He notes ticket scarcity for foreigners, her high pay and Stalin era honors, and a social visit at the Bolshoi with fellow stars. The entourage gains notice as Pravda features their interviews.
In Soviet society officials attend discreetly as elite patrons. Khrushchev entered a front box during Giselle, sat unseen, and left as the curtain fell. Two grim men in the box above were noted by American reporters as possible bodyguards while Nast assigns political cartoons to party symbols.
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