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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1949
Page
1
The House approved a 15 month extension of rent controls with a home rule option allowing states cities or counties to end ceilings, a setback for President Truman. The vote was 261 to 153 with Democrats and Republicans largely split.
Thomas Pryor Gore, 78, three term Oklahoma Democrat and the first blind U.S. senator, died at his Washington home after a cerebral hemorrhage. He served in the Senate from 1907 to 1921 and 1932 to 1937, known for memory driven speeches and staunch antiwar and anti League positions. He practiced law in Oklahoma and Washington and was famed for wit and expertise on Indian affairs and rural credits.
Six of Iowa’s eight Republican representatives opposed the rent control bill in the House vote. Only Representatives Gross and Talle supported the measure, while Cunningham Dolliver Hoeven Jensen LeCompte and Martin voted against it.
Democratic opposition split as 260 to 154 backed the measure seeking home rule on rent limits. Rent Administrator Tighe Woods projected most counties would keep controls, while the bill fails to grant criminal penalties or re control power. The measure passed with 71 Democrats and 156 Republicans in favor, despite opposition from 181 Democrats, six Republicans and one American Laborist.
Ila Charles Alan Ward three year old son of Mr and Mrs Charles C Ward of Independence drowned in Squaw Creek near his home. A neighbor boy led the father to the scene where the trio found the child and his tricycle near the shore. Police said he fell from a six foot bank and the body was found lodged against an ice cake.
Forty three Polish seamen including two women who left aboard the Batory and Sobieski asked U S immigration officials not to be sent back behind the Iron Curtain. They surrendered to authorities and were released into custody of Polish American leaders Edward Kozmer and Father Felix Burant who arranged for their cases to be processed. About 60 more deserters are expected to turn themselves in under the same agreement. authorities said no action would be taken against families who sheltered them.
Deputy Sheriff R P Pedersen reports 83 fence posts pulled from Jay Springer farm. Posts fresh in ground, soft soil allowed easy removal. likely hauled away by truck. Loss estimated at 35 dollars.
Republican guerilla units attacked a rubber and tea estate 30 miles south of Batavia, the second strike within 48 hours, as authorities reported updates from the Java front.
Hoover commission backs a single smart uniform for Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service Waves and Marine Corps women and possibly all female service members. A unified dress code could reduce inter service rivalries and aid morale while suggesting a separate women’s service.
Davenport defeated Newton 50 to 29 in the Iowa high school basketball tournament at the fieldhouse on Wednesday. The Bears built a comfortable lead, leading 21 to 14 at halftime as the second day of first round play began.
The State Department said 23 delegates from Russia and Soviet bloc nations will attend a world peace conference in New York this month. Five Hungarians were barred in retaliation for Hungary’s actions toward U.S. diplomats. Delegates will be restricted to views approved by Moscow, and Communists are expected to attempt to manipulate the event. Dmitri Shostakovich is among the Russian delegates.
Linn county supervisors set March 24 at 10 am for a meeting with township representatives to plan a two year road program. The plan targets 17 miles of resurfacing and grading across 19 townships with funds and constraints noted by County Engineer William Behrens.
Framingham National Bank officials announce a new service for left handed customers. Left handed check books are now available featuring reversed printing to suit southpaw users.
Chuckle caption about a salesman teased for sending his photo to a Lonely Hearts club. the club returns it with a note saying they are not that lonely.
Chairman Vinson announced a formal inquiry into reported leaks of secret military information after Rep Mahon and others demanded a congressional look into sources and safeguards. Mahon criticized press disclosure of Air Force war plans and maps, warning of vast information aiding enemies.
The American Bar Association named seven Iowa lawyers as nominees for a Southern District federal judgeship. From 23 candidates, William F. Riley Des Moines Edward Halbach Clinton John C Pryor Burlington James Leary Fort Madison Glenn Kelly Davenport E O Newell Burlington and P J Siegers Newton were selected. The attorney general will recommend one to President Truman.
Western nations rushed defense preparations after a perceived Russia led crisis threat. Britain France Belgium Holland and Luxembourg mapped a master defense line from Switzerland to the North Sea and urged US weapon support. UK MPs warned July may mark a decisive moment. Iran urged alliance with the United States as Britain accused Bulgaria and Romania of breaching peace limits. Russia hinted at atomic capabilities amid escalating diplomatic strains.
The Dun and Bradstreet wholesale food index dropped 13.6 percent from a year earlier and fell to $5.79 this week after declines in 14 commodities. Since Dec 21 the index has trended downward, hitting a 27 month low. the all time high was $7.36 set on July 13, 1948.
Utica Michigan four persons were burned to death when their home burned Wednesday due to a defective chimney, according to police reports.
Reports from Assad observers and embassies suggest renewed Moscow pressure on Marshal Tito with internal unrest in Macedonia and pro Cominform propaganda. Istanbul sources warn of possible upheaval as Moscow aligned groups accuse Tito of straying from Marxist Leninist lines.
Donald S Barry 57 of 3235 Brever Circle SE, vice president of Hawkeye Lumber, dies after his car swerves into traffic on Second Street NE near A avenue. Coroner cites heart attack. Survived by wife Maude Fisher, two daughters, a son, sister, three brothers, and two grandchildren. Services in Turner chapel with burial at Oak Hill cemetery.
A late winter snowstorm dumped two inches by 2:30 PM in Cedar Rapids causing slick streets. Three accidents were reported by noon with one injury as Felix O Donnell and a truck collided at Second Avenue and Sixth Street SW. Mercy Hospital treated a side injury, and highs Thursday were projected in the mid twenties while temperatures fell to about 15 at night.
Washington AP reports Democrats push for roll call votes on every issue, seeking to expose who surrenders. Republicans and Dixie Democrats claim a compromise to end 15 day deadlock, with 52 members pledged to support it and a plan to end debate with 64 votes on most matters.
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