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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1955
Page
2
The bulletin records frigid temperatures and variable precipitation across cities including Bismarck Minneapolis Omaha and Phoenix with outlooks for fair to partly cloudy conditions and warmer highs. It also lists wind speeds at Municipal airport and sun and moon times, plus numerous local court actions fines registrations and memorial services across Iowa communities.
Cedar Rapids police found two abandoned ice boxes on the southeast side in violation of Ordinance No. 2956 which took effect this month. One box was moved inside the home and a lock removed after the owner was informed, earning a warning.
Municipal Judge Charles Benesh recommended suspensions for two drivers. Paul D. Smith of North Liberty faces a 30 day license suspension for 48 mph in a 25 mph zone with a $20 fine and costs. Charles H. Baasch of 2754 Franklin Ave NE gets a 20 day suspension as a second offender for 15 mph over. Glenn D. Wagner of Alburnett route 1 was fined $10 for leaving the scene of an accident with a City Lines bus. both parties argued over who was at fault and a light fine was urged due to confusion over obligations.
In St Luke's Hospital Mrs Alverta Groff of 856 Nineteenth Street SE is ill with visitors allowed. Frank R Banes of Clutter was charged with failing to keep his car under control after an accident at Second Avenue and First Street SE involving James G Torbert of Marion. June Ann Harris of 716 E Avenue NW was charged with failing to keep her car under control after an accident at First Avenue and First Street East involving Richard W Vincent of Cedar Rapids Route 3.
Funeral services for Mrs. James E. Brawner of Williamsburg will be held at 9 a.m. Monday at St. Marys Catholic church. Surviving are three sons John J Brawner Paul N Brawner of Cedar Rapids and Joseph of Williamsburg and two daughters Mrs Roy Cornwell of Gurney Ill and Miss Anna Brawner all formerly of Cedar Rapids.
E. J. and R. O. Amish, operators of the Taft hotel, renewed their lease on the hotel building for ten years starting April 1. The lease covers hotel and related businesses, arranged by Ray H. Wortmann for a rental of 700 dollars per month, per Linn County Abstract Company report.
London AP report says the United States and allies denounce a Soviet disarmament plan described as a joker that would yield Russia 3.5 million armed personnel, far beyond Western proposals and violating secrecy pledges at the London conference. France and the U S criticize Moscow for breach of faith and seek binding international controls before any cuts.
CHICAGO AP Charles B. Shuman president of the American Farm Bureau Federation criticizes proposed CCC program to dump surplus U S farm commodities at cut rate export prices He warns indiscriminate selling would ruin foreign markets U S farmers have built.
Senator Mundt proposes enlisting known Communists into battle posts as dangerous as those given to patriots. He notes security rules exist to weed out risk in officers while arguing Reds in the draft must serve. He calls for a board of battle-wise officers to assign Reds to balanced duties.
Tokyo police report Kiichi Kitagawa, recently released from prison, peering through a window at actress Kei ko Tsuchima. The incident follows his prior conviction for peeping in Tsuchima’s residence.
Mrs Louis Kemler a 23 year old Cedar Rapids mother was arraigned in municipal court on a charge of attempting to set fire to a dwelling at 517 Fifth street SE. The case was continued to next Tuesday for counsel and officials. She is held in jail in lieu of 500 bond.
New York AP reports Brazil may burn six to seven million bags of coffee this year to support prices. Exporter Abraham Jabour said the 1954-55 crop could yield 15 million bags with 16 or 17 million next year, while a price drop could ruin many producers.
Harvard University plans a 60 foot radio telescope to study distant Milky Way regions and birthplaces of new stars. The tool uses a wire mesh dish and a dipole to collect invisible radiations, enabling higher resolving power and detailed views of spiral structures and radio stars.
One man Clarence L. Hawkins 34 of Center Point pled innocent to drunk driving. Bond set at 500 by Judge Charles Penningroth. The other Richard L. Corporan 42 of 75 Fourteenth Avenue SW pled guilty and was fined 306 and costs by Judge Floyd Philbrick with 25 down and 25 a month. Corporan was arrested Feb 16 by Marion police for erratic driving. Hawkins was arrested after his car stalled on Milwaukee railroad tracks at Blairs Ferry road crossing. Deputies said it appeared he tried to drive on the tracks and his car was towed off.
Guy J. Meskimen 22 of 1822 Ninth Street SW pled guilty to assault with intent to inflict great bodily harm and received a one year suspended sentence in the Anamosa reformatory. Judge Floyd Philbrick suspended the sentence after Meskimen made restitution to George David for hospital and medical expenses. Meskimen and two others were charged Nov 4 with assaulting David in a tavern owned by David. The operator suffered a fractured rib and ruptured kidney. Other youths were Donald E. Schminkey 21 Route 2 and Raymond Kruger 22 Cedar Rapids. Schminkey pled innocent and is free on $1,000 bond. Kruger's case was dismissed. Allied Building Credits Inc dismissed a promissory note suit against Frank J. Kuenzinger.
The White House declassified Operation Squirrel Trap and announced three "non-golfing" squirrels have been deported ending trapping. Press Secretary James C. Hagerty said there will be no more trapping and presented the conclusion as mission accomplished.
In Hutchinson Kansas, a fifth grader Harold Stover ten years old faced a cold 15 degree day. When asked why no coat, he revealed he wore nine shirts to stay warm showing his teacher his layered clothing and claiming he did not need a heavy coat.
Auburn New York AP reports East High School valedictorian John Contiguglia topped his twin brother Richard by six hundredths of a point. John earned a 99.06 average while Richard finished at 99.00 as salutatorian. The twins are identical.
John Choate of 513 Vernon drive SE was injured in a Friday night collision on Fifth avenue SE when his car hit a parked vehicle owned by James E. Franken of 11825 Fifth avenue SE. Choate was treated at St Luke's hospital for a bruised jaw and nose bleed and held for observation.
Taunton Massachusetts district judge John E Welch fined Everett Wiechert 38 of Pawtucket Rhode Island 25 dollars for negligent driving. Police said Wiechert drove from Taunton to Dighton at thirty miles per hour on three wheels.
Tickets will be available at the door for tonight's Swim Sing at the Coe auditorium. The 8:15 p.m. performance follows a 7:30 p.m. ticket window opening. Admission is a dollar donation to the Jaycee fund for a second municipal pool, with acts by El Kabir Shrine Chanters Collins Chorus Cedar Rapids Barber Shoppers Mello D Men and 105 voices under master of ceremonies Robert Jones.
Cedar Rapids police issued 127 summonses in two days for outdated auto license tags. Forty-one fines were paid, with 27 paid Friday. Cars with 1955 validation tags not displayed faced stamping and entry of fines, treated like meter violations with no license record. The city faced complaints over late tag placement on its own cars, though some plates are fee-exempt. simply having tags purchased did not excuse noncompliance.
The U S court of military appeals agreed to review the conviction and sentence of Cpl Edward S Dickenson found guilty by a court martial of unlawful communication with the enemy while a prisoner of war in Korea. An issue on appeal contends Article 104 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice is unconstitutional.
In Des Moines the Iowa House approved 32 bills Friday with 26 in a two hour after noon session that produced fireworks but no votes against. Rep. Russell Patrick condemned the rapid readings while Rep. Ernest Kosek defended the non controversial calendar. The agenda included legalizing Ames school election changes and amendments to Iowa corporation laws amid a shortened session as many members left for the weekend.
The house appropriations committee on Saturday recommended 4,463,126,000 for the Veterans Administration for the new fiscal year, 10,756,000 more than Eisenhower requested, earmarked for repair and modernization of older veterans hospitals. The VA share helps fund a 5,845,595,375 money bill supporting 18 federal agencies, with the Civil Service retirement fund needs driving much of the total.
Iowa House approved a bill 60 to 0 in Des Moines to legitimize Cedar Rapids district boundary changes amid a pending 5 950 000 high school bond issue. The action aims to prevent future legal challenges by bond attorneys from Chicago regarding the district debt limit and annexations made in recent years.
Washington Senator Wiley Republican of Wisconsin said the choice to pursue a conference with Russia is President Eisenhower’s prerogative and not Congress’s. He urged lawmakers to refrain from outlining U.S. steps, noting the executive branch must take the lead. Wiley avoided naming individuals but referenced comments from Senate leaders about a possible Big Three or Big Four meeting. He added he would support a conference if the President decides to proceed.
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