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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1946
Page
2
Agricultural forecast says Tuesday cloudy with showers and cooler Wednesday. Local police report include theft of a boat chained to a tree, several assault and battery and disorderly conduct fines, births announced at local hospitals, and multiple traffic fines for speeding reckless driving and failures to stop or have licenses.
A list of individuals with addresses fined one dollar plus costs for various parking offenses. Names include Earl Gunderson 1424 Second Avenue SE D taxi plus, Fortner 1215 A Avenue W, Robert Thompson Fortner 1215 A Avenue NW, Robert Goodall Wilson Avenue SW, H J Ewaldt 2424 B Avenue NE, Dan Hoffman 1031 Fifth Avenue SE, C Meyer 1435 Bever Avenue SE, and W L Shea 118 Dawley Street NE. Each payment included costs.
Washington AP reports a growing split within the State Department as Secretary Byrnes returns from Paris. Resignations and possible reassignments loom, with debates between professional diplomats and Byrnes allies shaping policy toward Molotov and the Soviet Union.
Donald Stusack, 3rd son of Mr and Mrs Wil Stusack of Anamosa, was killed Sunday evening when a car door sprang open on highway 161 near Springville and he was hurled to the pavement. A Springville doctor said the child was killed instantly as a rear wheel ran over him. The child’s van was taken to Smykil's funeral home. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Methodist church with burial in Cedar Memorial Park.
Three monkeys elude tired New York police after a mass escape from a pet shop in lower Manhattan. The fugitives dodged officers through streets, stores, roofs, and fire escapes amid a large police hunt.
Dr Elwood A Rowsey pastor of Dundee Presby terian Omaha urged Rotary members to think with minds not emotions to bridge gaps between promises and performances. He warned a third world war looms if the U S fails to act and criticized drift in foreign policy while stressing personal responsibility and honest planning.
Chicago police and underworld sources tie Ed ward P. Jones the 48 year old Negro gambling magnate to a Saturday night abduction. Four masked men seized him in front of Frances Myles home after a gun battle with pursuing officers. Jones rumored pressured to surrender control of the policy racket or face death.
R M M D resumes caretaking service and is practicing at 419 Higley Building. Mrs Parke Parks of 3503 Elm Ave SE recovers at St Luke’s Hospital after major operation ten days ago. Kinney Insurance Agency promotes home goods auto coverage. Friends gather at organization club rooms 106% Second Ave SE Saturday night.
Miss Alma Turechek assistant emeee will Saturday for Ohio where spend a week as a member of the party traveling with relatives and likely visiting relatives and friends.
In Tokyo a Communist led group demands food and government leadership. About 100 demonstrators breach Sakashita gate and reach the imperial household ministry area. They present oral demands inside the palace compound while a clash over banners occurs with guards.
Nellie Douglass aged about 60 died Saturday in University Hospital Iowa City after 28 years with Iowa Electric Light and Power. She lived in Cedar Rapids 32 years and earlier studied at West Branch high school Cedar Rapids business college. Survived by sisters Mrs Adaline Roegle and Mrs Martha Hunter Iowa City, brother Frank Iowa City, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral at Turner chapel 1:30 p.m. Tuesday led by Dr H K Galloway. Burial West Branch. Friends may call at the chapel.
Wiley Zbanek of 1516 M Street SW died in a local hospital at 5 20 am Monday after a long illness. Born in Bohemia on August 16 1878 he came to the United States at age three. He married Anna Vondra May 5 1905 in Cedar Rapids. Survived by wife two sons Ernest Detroit Elmer Cedar Rapids a daughter Clara six sisters two brothers and a grandson. Funeral plans pending with Moon chapel awaiting arrangements and calling hours Tuesday.
Charles W. Miller of 1310 M Street SW dies in a local hospital at 3 10 a.m. Monday after a long illness. Born Oct 26 1857 in Tipton he married Martha Studer in 1875. Survived by daughter Estal Russell five grandchildren six great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral set for 2 p.m. Wednesday at Turner chapel with burial in Cedar Memorial Park.
Louis A. Ling of Portland Oregon died in Rosemead California Thursday night. Born August 25 1880 in Cedar Rapids he leaves wife Grace a sister Mrs Sant V Lane of Cedar Rapids and two Tag conte gee The body will be brought to Cedar Rapids Wednesday morning. Funeral services will be held at the Turner chapel at a time to be announced later.
The Episcopal diocese of Iowa meets in Waterloo Tuesday with sessions starting at 9 am. Proposals to liberalize divorce and remarriage rules will be debated in a business session as the church considers a new approach to these issues.
John Maxwell Good and Eldon G. Perrin faced sentencing in Cedar Rapids for bad check and burglary related offenses. Good, 23, received an indeterminate term up to ten years at Anamosa State Reformatory after pleading guilty to burglary and entering, while Perrin, 25, drew a year with six months suspended for a bad check.
Orville Wright, 34, of Palo, pleaded innocent before Judge G K Thompson to uttering a forged instrument. County Attorney William W Crissman alleges he signed his ex wife’s name to an $800 promissory note at a Cedar Rapids bank on Jan 29. On Apr 10 he began a 30 day term for cashing 14 bad checks. Bond set at $2000.
Jesse L Brimm of Marion dismissed his Feb 5 suit against the heirs of Bertha Sellers widow of George Sellers. He sought a $523.80 lien for work on a farm about three miles northeast of Marion. Defendants include Carl A Sellers of Marshalltown Mrs C H Niles of St Louis Mo Mrs J L Hodge of Alhambra Calif Mrs W A Boyd and Leo Sellers of Memphis Tenn.
D E Wears of Wears Standard Service won two district court judgments. George Rutan owes 74.77 on goods bought last November. L C Arnold must pay 210.52 for purchases from December 13 to February 9. Petitions filed March 20. costs about 6 dollars charged to each defendant.
Harmony Fire Insurance of Buffalo filed a suit Monday against Howard R. Smith, residing at 324 Seventh Street SE, seeking judgment for 350.52 on an allegedly overdue promissory note. The loan was made April 7, 1937 and payable in $10 monthly installments at a check In. bank.
A federal tax lien against Howard A. Livermore, 1243 Fourth Street NW, was discharged Monday. The lien, for 1944 income tax, covered $34.86.
Postmaster Frank Baldwin states that weight and size limits on parcel post packages imposed last week are lifted effective Monday. The previous rule tied packages to 11 pounds and 0 inches of girth. new limits allow up to 70 pounds and a combined length and girth of 70 inches.
In Athens Acting in the name of King George II fixed September 1 as the date for a plebiscite on the fate of the monarchy. The announcement signals a national vote on the monarchy’s future with authorities outlining the process.
President Truman signed an order abolishing the nine army service commands in the United States. Their functions will be consolidated with army area commands and the army service forces will be eliminated. The change follows Simpson board recommendations though others were not approved. Army area commands will assume supply and personnel duties formerly handled by service commands.
Pi Kappa Delta initiates 17 new members at Coe College on Sunday afternoon in Voorhees hall west parlor. New members include Mary Hubbard Cedar Rapids Kathleen Robison Cedar Rapids and others from Cedar Rapids Spirit Lake Ottumwa Mt. Vernon To ledo Rochester N Y Chicago and Glen Ellyn Ill Ruth Zika becomes honorary member. Seven students join Alpha Psi Omega after the social hour. Faculty present include Dr J Dale Welsch and Verne Pangborn.
Spry reports general freeze damage across Iowa with potatoes in Des Moines area and gardens hit, no major losses expected beyond a broad area. Northeast escaped largely, southwest also harmed. oats may show early damage in northern third per Leslie Carl, with final assessment due in about ten days. Cedar Rapids low dipped to 33 at 4 am, various temps through Monday.
A nationwide traffic safety drive with the slogan Take It Easy began Monday under the American Automobile Association. It aims to reduce highway fatalities and injuries through individual responsibility, endorsed by President Truman in a letter to Lou E. Holland, chairman of the AAA traffic safety commission.
Des Moines report says Iowa considers buying and milling flour to ease shortages at mental institutions. Gov. Blue orders AG Rankin to study legal steps for state run milling. Board of Control seeks 450000 pounds for May June and 625000 for July August September as mills hit quotas.
Colonel Francis S Gabreski, famed World War II ace with 28 confirmed downed planes, joins Douglas Aircraft in Santa Monica as assistant to Vice-President Victor Bertrandias in the foreign sales department and will aid development of new military aircraft.
Ten people were taken to two Dubuque hospitals after a three car crash on the Illinois side of the Julien Dubuque bridge. Howard Pratt of Dubuque stopped with a flat tire, while A J Reed of Farley and six Farley youths followed. a third car driven by James Ter, 31, Dubuque, struck them. Injured victims from Farley include Jack, 17, Victor Ken, 24, and Miss Mary Huber, 23, all treated at Finley hospital. Also hospitalized are Mr. and Mrs. Walter Ryan and Miss Helen Vogt of Cassville, Wis. Other sufferers include James Baxter, Gloria, and James Fox at Mercy hospital.
Des Moines federal judge revokes the probation of J. G. Woodbury, a rooming house owner, and orders a six month prison term for violating OPA rent regulations. He is the first Iowan jailed for OPA violations. Woodbury pled guilty December 7 to three counts of rent ceiling violation and was sentenced to six months with two years probation.
The National Association of Home Builders warned 15 construction materials are so scarce they threaten the government housing program for veterans. Directors say prices must stay adequate to fix the shortages, noting private builders have started 171,000 dwellings since January 1 and completion is at risk.
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