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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1946
Page
13
Daily Record details temperatures for major cities with precipitation and Iowa forecast. Includes Saturday fire call at Mt Vernon road SE, and numerous local notices on divorces, decrees, marriages, births, and traffic fines. Also lists St Luke’s Mercy Shoemaker Walker births and military family reports.
Funeral services are set for Tuesday in Washington Iowa for Hugh H McCleery 74 founder and president of the McCleery Cumming Calendar company who died Saturday night after a long illness He a Spanish American War veteran is survived by a daughter and a son
Hermann Goering testified that Nazi Germany never considered invading the United States or planning any North American invasion. He argued Germany could not threaten the American continent despite control of Europe, citing fleet limits and lack of long range bombers. He claimed economic penetration of South America was impossible and blamed democracy for Germany's downfall. He also minimized von Ribbentrop's role and defended dictatorship as necessary.
James Sandercock and Lin Kemp lead a Cub Pack 30 meeting where James earned Webelos and a three year Service star. Other awardees include Bobby Shireman Jim My Sealy Larry Morningstar John Booze Peter BurkhamDickie Sandercock Victor Griswold Dale Harmon Warren Walrath and Jimmy Biddinger receiving various badges and the gold arrow. Moving pictures of scouting were shown. Mr Rus sel Sandercock is cubmaster.
District Judge Milton J. Glenn in Dubuque ordered the Melrose ouster hearing continued indefinitely after the attorney general and defense counsel agreed to pause until the related criminal case against Buchanan county attorney Melrose is resolved. The criminal case accuses Melrose of corruptly influencing a public official.
Cedar Rapids city officials plan to finish talks with the Federal Public Housing Authority by Friday over installing 80 trailers near Ellis Park. City Attorney Don Hines City Engineer Frank Young and Henry Haegg will travel to Chicago to meet FPHA officers to settle transport from Mobile Alabama and seek sewer approvals for the site.
Veterans of World War II may buy post exchange items at Schick hospital Clinton on Wednesday starting 9 a.m. with cash or certified checks. Items include show cases safes cash registers and more. sale first come first served and removal immediate.
Public Welfare bureau to hold regular monthly meeting at noon in Montrose hotel. Linn County Tuberculosis association to meet at 7 30 p m Thursday in Roosevelt hotel Jefferson room. Minnesota Mutual Life Insurance Midwest regional meeting attendees reported at Excelsior Springs Missouri March 17 to 20. Edward Juchem address dispute notes false address. prior Gazette report claimed conviction for false uttering of a check. Cedar Rapids residents Tracey E Dale and family return to Torrance California after two week visit with Cedar Rapids relatives. James A Dale accompanied the family to California for about three weeks.
Report says 648000 pairs of nylons were shipped to Mexico in two weeks. Sixty eight cartons left Southwest Philadelphia airport on Saturday and at least 12 more cartons with 2160 pairs each were sent directly to Mexico. Most consignments went to Brownsville Dallas Fort Worth and Corpus Christi for border transfer. An airline worker said 1200 pounds were flown to Corpus Christi and 2200 pounds were awaiting shipment. Some nylons originated in New York but most were Philadelphia manufactured. Crossing the border with no price ceilings was noted as legal with duties paid on import.
No 18497 notices Charles C Bachman estate in Linn County Iowa appointed March 1946 executor Charles H Bachman Crissman and Briakley attorneys request all debts to be paid and all claims to be filed in the Clerk of Linn County Iowa with proper authentication by the claimant.
Judge Floyd Philbrick fined William C. Pettit 50 and John Pettit 18 for contributing to the delinquency of minors. Frank Pettit 24 had his charge dismissed. The three Pettits were accused of driving five minors to Independence and a private East Amana home where beer was served, and of causing curfew violations in Cedar Rapids.
Walter William Vajgert of 428 Seventh Street SE pled innocent in district court to a larceny of an automobile charge. He is held on $3,000 bond. The 1946 taxi was stolen from the Union depot cab stand near Cedar Rapids and located after a five mile chase by Patrolmen Fellwock and Navratil, ending in a ditch on a dirt road.
Edward R. Kuba of 1228 Second Street SE Chicago was named administrator of the will of Marie Pohorsky who died March 6 in Cedar Rapids. The will dated November 28, 1939, was jointly written with her husband Frank Pohorsky who survives. Kuba is named sole heir at the survivor's death and serves under a $2,000 bond.
Chauncy L. O'Kelly versus Elea nor C. O'Kelly and Mary Ahn Anderson versus Edwin W. Anderson both saw petitions dismissed at the plaintiffs' request. Harley Curtiss Kempter died August 8 over Kyushu Japan. his will dated September 23, 1944, was admitted to probate with Lou May Kempter named executor and heir.
Clarence Hess former marine pilot and airpark promoter had asked the Cedar Rapids Municipal airport to allow month by month use of runways and an office while his rezoning plan for 6 Avenue NW and Eleventh Street proceeds United Airlines and a civil aeronautics board examiner report oppose giving Mid Continent Airlines exclusive service The commission approved February bills and noted income of 1371 60 and expenses of 1454 92
Des Moines Register and Tribune company faces an NLRB trial examiners hearing on unfair labor practices charged by the American Newspaper Guild. The Polk county courthouse will host the session after alleged 1945 actions including the discharge of Lee Simon and the transfer of Ann Lipovac for guild involvement.
Chief counsel Joseph Keen of the Far East prosection said on Monday that at least 20 high ranking Japanese will be named in top bracket war crimes indictments to be announced April 1.
Depo sitions read in a patent infringement case against Pickwick Corp reveal Florida poultry operators used aggressive, unethical pricing to lure customers. Witness Jerritt B Langston, a Tampa chicken picker salesman, claims he once ran a Florida poultry business and admits unethical practices. The testimony supports claims that prior art and copying occurred before plaintiff George R Hunt's Akron patent. Judge Henry N Graven oversees the case.
The weatherman predicted freezing temperatures tonight across eastern Iowa with a brief cold spell. Rain over the weekend totaled .45 inches in Cedar Rapids, plus .14 inches on Monday morning. Cedar Rapids saw 41 degrees Sunday, rising to 48 by midnight and 40 at 7 am Monday. Des Moines river flooding Highway 137 at Eddyville was expected to ease as river levels drop.
Washington AP The White House said President Truman seeks conservation of vital foods not banquets. Press Secretary Ross released a telegram to Arthur Hartnett of the Hotel Association of Washington noting banquets that conserve cereals fats and oils align with the famine emergency program and aid shipment abroad.
Two pedestrians sustained minor injuries in weekend accidents. Willie Schmitt, 316 B avenue NW, was taken by ambulance to St. Luke's for a head gash and bruises after stepping backward into Byron Hinton's car at Third avenue and Third street SW. Daniel Brush, 16, of 1316 Twenty-sixth avenue SW, was found on the bumper of B CC Pinkerton's car after Pinkerton hit an alley on Third street. Brush suffered a bruised right leg.
Maj. Gen. Fred L. Walker of the 36th division told the house military committee that the Rapido river assault did not materially aid the Anzio landing. He described the operation as a failure due to poor tactical judgment and cited unnecessary loss of life. He noted French and British attacks failed, leaving the 36th division to proceed without expected cooperation.
ST. LOUIS INS reports police searched Monday for Walter J. Hannegan 44 brother of Postmaster General Robert Hannegan charged with an attempted attack on a 20 year old girl and her parents. The alleged incident followed a tavern meeting and offer to drive her home. He is described as in a nervous condition and recently discharged from military service after wounds in Europe.
The Census Bureau seeks clerical workers including typists stenographers and clerks for its postwar data program on population business manufacturing agriculture and more in Washington D C Entrance salaries are 1704 or 1902 annually with a 40 hour week and overtime. Non veterans can apply but qualified veterans are preferred Housing is available in government dormitories for women in Washington. Previous experience is not required for the 1704 position.
A $200 reward is offered for information leading to the recovery of Howard Buck a construction worker who drowned last Tuesday in the Cedar River near Ivanhoe bridge. The Beasley Construction company of Mt. Vernon and Buck's brothers Everett and James Ames and Robert Knoxville cooperate with Sheriff James Smith at the Linn county courthouse in seeking tips.
Tokyo dispatch reports Toshio Shiratori, former Japanese ambassador to Italy, writing from Sugamo prison that Emperor Hirohito should convert to Christianity as the surest path to enduring peace for Japan while awaiting trial as a major war criminal.
Mrs James Flood aged 93 died at 6 45 p m Sunday at the home of her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs John Neary 923 Thirty third street SE Born March 28 1853 in Kentucky she had lived in Emmetsburg for 40 years and moved to Cedar Rapids two months ago Her husband died in 1931 Surviving five children Sister Ann Carmeline J P Flood Mrs C A Long Mrs John Neary and Mrs W J Fisher a sister Mrs T H Beacom 19 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren several nieces and nephews Body taken from Monahan funeral home to Martin funeral home at Emmetsburg for Wednesday morning services
Joseph F. Armon aged 54 died at his sister Mrs. Joseph Bandor's home 1530 Fourth Street NW at 10 p.m. Sunday after a long illness born in Lithuania May 12 1891 he came to the United States in 1902 and had lived here 32 years survivors include his sister two brothers Charles of Chicago and Tony of Cedar Rapids eight nieces and nephews he belonged to St Patrick's church funeral services are set for 9 a.m. Wednesday conducted by Rev Father D J Lenihan burial in St John's cemetery body was taken Monday from Teahen chapel to the poet home for calling hours
Obituaries publish in Cedar Rapids noting Charles C Lutz 64 of 1345 Eighth Street NW died after a long illness at 12 15 am Sunday. Born December 15, 1881 in Louisa he lived in Cedar Rapids 45 years leaving four children and siblings. Also listed are Tillie Mahnke Blexrud 62 died in her sister’s home at 2 15 am Sunday with survivors including a son and siblings. John N Klekar 61 a salesman died Saturday with funeral Tuesday at Brosh chapel and burial at Bohemian National Cemetery. all services set for 2 pm Tuesday.
The Iowa State Rabbit and Cavy Breeders association will hold its annual state show in Cedar Rapids May 3 4 and 5. It will be the first meeting since April 1942 with officers nominated at Fairfield. Chester Crowell will oppose G W Danielson for president and Ernie Buckheister along with Don McGuire seek board seats.
Sen Robert M La Follette leads Wisconsin Progressives back into the Republican party as delegates vote 284 to 121 to rejoin the GOP. He notes his record denounces the old guard while warning of internal Republican rifts and cites the war as ending the national Progressive movement for now. He criticizes both major parties for inaction on urgent issues.
The FR Center project costs rise to about $17,000 versus $15,820 in 1945-46. Rent for the Youth Center building increases, and supervisory staff are added. The playground fund shows a $5,733 uptick, with three playground employees getting raises. Water works budget climbs from $335,000 to $355,000 as extensions are planned. An allowance funds payroll for water main work next year. The budget allocates $146,302 for bond principal and interest across ten categories including exhibition hall, fire, park improvements, police, sewage, pool, and airport. The full budget by Burgus is in today's Gazette, page 3.
London reports Foreign Secretary Ernest Bevin will not attend the United Nations Security Council meeting in New York for now. The British delegation will be led by Sir Alexander Cadogan, permanent under-secretary of state for foreign affairs.
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