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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1958
Page
2
Partly cloudy Sunday with highs 75 to 82 and a chance of scattered showers. Daily report includes traffic, fire, and civil suits notes with multiple local incidents and court actions, detailing car problems, gas leaks, and several $2 to $109.90 service and penalty charges across town, plus forthcoming services and obituaries.
Khrushchev said the Soviet Union must prioritize heavy industry to overtake the U.S. in the shortest historical period. He pledged to order industrial equipment from capitalist nations and warned capitalism will fall as socialism grows. He concluded with a Chinese proverb about collective strength.
At First avenue and Tenth street E two cars collided injuring three people. Mrs. John L. Crumbaugh of 1640 Ninth St NW suffered lacerations and possible hip fracture and was in fair condition at St. Luke's Hospital. Joseph A. Oswald Jr of Independence sustained severe head lacerations but was listed in good condition. John Crumbaugh was treated for a cut lip and released. Fire crews cleaned up fuel spills and patrolman John Beardsley narrowly avoided an oncoming vehicle amid the scene. Larry K Butterfield of 717 Thirty-fourth St NE was charged with failing to obey a traffic officer's signal.
A Maricopa county superior court jury ruled for the Southern Pacific Railroad in a 520000 dollar damages suit. Cecilia B Allies administratrix of the estates of nine of twelve people killed when the Golden State Limited struck a car December 16 1956 at a southwest Phoenix crossing. Only survivor was Cruella Alires, Cecilia’s niece.
The British Travel and Holidays Assn announced 148000 foreign tourists visited Britain in Q1 1958, up 11 percent from the same period last year. More than half arrived by plane.
Washington marked the 34th anniversary of J Edgar Hoover's appointment as FBI director. Hoover, 63, observed the milestone on Saturday noting his long tenure with the agency.
Hollywood report says Generalissimo Trujillo's son gave Kim Novak and Zsa Zsa Gabor foreign sports cars, reportedly costing 14 300 dollars and 8700 dollars respectively. Novak says the car is a secret gift and noted she may hold it for him. Gabor says she has known the Trujillos for years and denies romance.
John E Luke 48 of 213 Fifth St SW died Saturday. Born in Cedar County on March 19, 1910 he lived in Marion and Cedar Rapids most of his life. A machinist at Cedar Rapids Engineering Co he married Genevieve Jacque in Cedar Rapids Nov 21 1930. Surviving are his wife and four children Jack Terry Susan Luke and Sandra Sturm of Cedar Rapids. Services Monday 2 p.m. at Rohn Chapel by Rev Howard Strong Olivet Presbyterian Church. Burial Cedar Memorial. Friends may call Sunday.
City briefs report a surgery at Mercy Hospital for Velma Kruse Turner of 756 Thirtieth St SE, a mother's death for Mrs John Imoehl of 1253 First Ave SE, and Marlene King joining Lana's Hairstyling Shop at 524 2nd St SW. A revolver recovered from Bill Davis's residence is found by Mrs. Louis Whitney, plus a May corsage ad from Pierson's Florists. A limb falls on LaVerne R. Martin's car at 211 Eighteenth St NE, totaling the auto. Jim Lewis Jr. named Student Editor of Luther College's College Chips, and Joseph Hightower's license suspension recommended for 30 days. Cedar Rapids area students William Dougherty and James Sullivan elected as banker treasurer and secretary of Loras College student senate for 1958-59.
The Cedar Rapids board of review will meet at 2 p.m. Monday on the fifth floor of City Hall to hear property assessment appeals. Assessor Wendl W. Kulish said three owners appeared for 1957 revaluation talks but did not file formal appeals after explanations. Under state law appeals on quadrennial real estate valuations are only in the year of assessment, 1957. Only new construction and personal property were assessed this year, along with monies and credits. The board is also reviewing delinquent reports to prevent office delays.
The document outlines a three step process: (a) a 1959 general assembly appropriation of at least 26 million dollars from the general fund to start building programs at state higher learning institutions. (b) authorization by the 1959 assembly for a November 1960 vote on incurring a state debt to cover the unappropriated balance of 68 million and issuing 20 year general obligation bonds secured by a direct tax for buildings land and utilities. and (c) approval of the bond issue in November 1960.
Harry Hagemann, head of the Iowa board of regents, urged a general bond issue to fund long overdue capital improvements for the University of Iowa and state higher education. He cited low funding since 1931 and 1945 to 1957 compared with neighboring states, warned time is running out with enrollment rising, and noted dormitories and athletics are largely self supporting. Law seniors initiated into the Order of Coif included Harold Victor Ackley and nine others from across Iowa.
Linn county authorities investigated an apparent partial car theft last week after thieves removed headlights taillights and carburetor controls from a Palo residence vehicle. Two burglaries were reported Saturday with items including a portable radio a cabin break in and fishing gear stolen from a trailer and farm outbuilding.
Milo L. Wolrab, 64, of 704 Second St. SW, pleaded innocent in Linn County District Court on a drunk driving charge from an accident in Palo Friday night. Patrolman Charles Fels and Deputy Harry Ackerman arrested him after finding a car in a ditch on Highway 74 west of Cedar Rapids. The Palo mayor had already identified him as the hit and run driver of a car that struck Helen Schmied of 1139 Oakland Rd NE.
District Judge B. J. Maxwell ruled that corn oats hogs and beans are agricultural commodities and that Midwest Farm Management Company workers are agricultural employees exempt from Iowa employment security tax. Costs charged to the state. The suit filed in February argued the state commission erred in interpreting federal law defining agricultural workers.
A eviction suit was filed in Linn County District Court against Mr. and Mrs. Jess Humphrey for 508 Fifth Ave SE. Plaintiffs Robert and Hazel Melsha seek evicting the couple for $12 in arrears on the $2 daily rent and alleged violations of the oral rental agreement. Hearing scheduled for next Friday at 9 a.m.
Fred E. Free aged 21 of 800 Sixth St SW received a four month suspended county jail sentence after pleading guilty to lewdness. The suspension is conditioned on good behavior. Free was arrested Thursday on a warrant charging an offense with a high school student with whom he had been going steady.
One man pled guilty Saturday to false uttering of a check. Carl E. Armstrong, 40, of Dav- explains a spather was given time to enter a plea.
Enport was sentenced to 30 days in the county jail for passing a $10 no account check on June 26 at Charlie's Place in Cedar Rapids. Thomas Dyer, 44, of Pittsburg Kansas, requested an attorney at arraignment on Saturday morning and was granted time until May 14 to enter a plea.
Bohemian Savings and Loan Association filed a suit Friday to foreclose a promissory note and chattel mortgage against John C. and Mildred K. Wetter. The Cedar Rapids property on Highland Park Second Addition covers 3 notes totaling 4600 dollars from 1945 to 1952. The bank seeks 1986.83 dollars plus costs and sale of the property to satisfy the judgment.
Two dismissals filed Saturday in district court dismiss one state forgery case against Wesley K. Gates alias Wallace A. Gordon and an out of court settled suit Larry P. Lawrence against Mrs. Frank Naibert dismissed with prejudice.
Lenore Goodwin filed Friday to have herself appointed guardian of Marie Siebert. The suit claims Marie is incapable of managing her property and that property may be dissipated without a guardian.
James R. Null of Westland road NW appealed a speeding conviction to district court on April 11 and had the ruling upheld Saturday after he declined to defend. The court found the municipal court conviction valid and sustained a $10 fine.
An 11 year old boy was bitten on the calf while riding a bicycle in the 1100 block of Fifteenth Ave SE. Robert Sells, 1528 Fifteenth Ave SE, was treated at Mercy hospital and released. Mrs Mabel Webster, 1106 Fifteenth Ave SE, had her left leg bitten by her dog. she was treated at Mercy hospital and released. Mrs Melvina M. Gores, 853 Fifth Ave SE, reported multiple bites on her left leg Saturday morning and was treated and released.
American Legion national commander pledges support for Eisenhower Pentagon reorganization but calls for increased manpower and equipment to safeguard national security. John Gleason of Chicago warns of Soviet superiority in nuclear, missile, and air power and cites U.S. forces shrinking to about 870,000.
St Louis AP report says Dr. Edwin Dahlberg president of the National Council of Churches urged Friday an immediate end to nuclear weapons tests as a first step toward disarmament.
In Athens the election centers on foreign policy with NATO missile bases and the Cyprus dispute shaping the contest. Premier Karamanlis seeks a narrow win as opposition argues for stronger Cyprus self determination and opposition to bases.
Cedar Rapids churches announced Ascension Day services. St John’s Episcopal holds Communion Thursday at 6, 7 30 and 10 a.m. Trinity Lutheran offers Thursday at 7 30 p.m with the sermon Why Not Look Up.
Johnson agreed to rescind his order if Judge Hullinger clarifies his ruling on investigative reports. Linn County Bar Association warned the order was illegal and argued records are public. Ford questioned whether civil actions could access records while police must be subpoenaed for pretrial talks. Elderkin pressed for written orders. depositions followed.
Judge Loren Hullinger clarified the ruling on accident reports noting two separate reports exist after an incident. The state report is confidential while the local police report remains open for public inspection with redactions from the state file. Hullinger cited the Iowa Supreme Court and discussed testimony related to the state report preparation.
A March city code addition bars unnecessary streetcar noise. Houston has not used streetcars in a decade and officials cannot explain how the clause was included.
Lawrence Welk hosts a Mother's Day salute on Channel 9 Saturday night at 8 00 p m The program features his band and guest appearances delivering a family friendly musical tribute.
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