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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1953

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Secret Plan On Captives Given Reds In Secret Talks

PANMUNJOM UP Allies hand the Communists a secret plan to end the Korean war prisoner deadlock and give a week to consider. Gen Harrison led brief secret sessions while newsmen were kept away. Clark brought the allied plan to Panmunjom and met with Rhee. secrecy surrounds the plan's details. The two sides remain deadlocked over repatriation and the neutral custody commission for 48,000 prisoners.

Leroy Hansen Panmunjom William K. Harrison Harrison North Am II Redney Mark W. Clark U.N Far East Panrounjom Syngmen Rhee Clark Rhee Washington London Barrison

Millersburg Clean Up After Tornado Storm

Millersburg residents cleaned up after a Sunday storm that lokal officials described as a tornado. One witness, Anna Huffman, saw a funnel cloud as trees and barns were leveled and roofs torn off. No injuries reported though damage included shattered windows, downed power lines, and several destroyed barns within two miles.

the Gazette Millersburg Anna Huffman Roy Taylor Grr Condivig Morrison jHutioian Locker Louis Foubert Fower Phore

Central City Boy Shot by Brother in Theft of Rifles

Eldon Bremer eleven and his brother Donovan fifteen admitted taking three rifles from the Enoch Smith home in the Palo Chain Lakes area. Eldon was wounded in the hip by a .22 from an automatic rifle and is in good condition at St. Luke's hospital. Deputy Harlan Snyder recovered the guns. Donovan said the rifle fired when he had it. The Bremer family had recently moved from near the Smith residence. Deputy Larry Condon noted a rear window entry.

Eldon Bremer Bonovan Eldon St. Luke's’ Hospital Harlan Snyder Enoch Smith Palo Chain Lakes Larry Condon On Smith House

Hot Moist Air Crossing Iowa Shifts Weather

Severe weather across Iowa with 86 degree Cedar Rapids high as hot moist air moves in from the west. Thunderstorms in eastern Iowa, a tornado report near Millersburg, 75 mph winds at Clinton, and a squall line expected in central Iowa this afternoon. Showers and possible hail forecast for tonight into Tuesday. Cedar Rapids records warm high after a cool 67 degree night. Sunday rainfall totaled .88 inches in the city.

Cedar Rapids Iowa Millersburg Clinton Nebraska

Returned to Korea in Death for Murder Case

The U S air force flew a second American to Korea to face charges of murdering a South Korean civilian in 1953 and said there will be another arrest. Airman Thomas L Kinder 21 of Cleveland Tenn was aboard the flight. Sgt Robert W Toth 21 of Pittsburgh remains jailed in southeast Korea.

Seoul Air Force Korea Thomas L. Kinder Cleveland Tenn U.S Southeast Korea Robert W. Toth Pittsburgh

Listener Spots Defect in Track

PIQUA Ohio Mrs James Griffin listened to the familiar sounds of the clackety track during a local event noting a defect that disrupted the routine activity. The report highlights concerns over equipment condition and safety in the venue.

Piqua Ohio James Griffin

Beardsley Signs Public Employes Pension Measures

DES MOINES Gov William S Beardsley Monday signed the remaining two bills of a three package pension plan affecting about 80000 public employees Also signed two major appropriation bills The pension measures place workers under federal social security and establish a supplemental state system replacing the old age survivors insurance plan The new plan is actuarially sound and combined with social security costs employers five percent of salaries The signing ends veto talks and follows beardsley’s view the measures are constructive for employees and state The other bills include the large departmental appropriation and the 12000000 yearly general school aid proposal

Des Moines INS William S. Beardsley Beardsley

Indict Mayer For Murder In Bloomfield Farm Shooting

Walter M. Mayer 56 was indicted for first degree murder by the Davis County grand jury for the May 2 shooting of John C. Wisdom 51 on Wisdoms Bloomfield Farm near Bloomfield Mayer who says he acted in self defense surrendered shortly after the incident He is held without bail and trial is set for the September term by County Attorney Charles Pettit.

Bloomfield Walter M. ‘Mayer Santa Fe Ranchez Davis County Grand Jury Mayer John C. Wisdom Des Moines Wisdom FE. L. Simmons Guy Walker Pulaski Charles Pettit

De Gaullist Rejects Bid To Form Cabinet

Paris AP reports Andre Diethelm, 57, head of Gen. Charles de Gaulle’s parliamentary group, rejected a bid to form a new cabinet after being offered the post on Sunday. Diethelm chose not to assemble a government under the proposal and declined to work with Vincent Auriol.

de Gaullist Paris Andre Diethelm Charlies de Gaulle Auriol Diethelm

High court upholds ad stand for Times-Picayune

The U S Supreme Court ruled five to four that the New Orleans Times-Picayune did not violate the Sherman Act in its advertising sales, rejecting a DOJ anti trust claim that forced rate practices tied morning and afternoon editions harmed rival papers. Justice Clark wrote the majority opinion, with dissent by Justice Burton joined by Douglas and Minton, noting the decision applies only to these circumstances.

Washington CAP Supreme Court New Orleans Times- Picayune Justice Department Truman Administration New Orleans Item Clark Burton Douglas and Minton Times-Picayune

St Paul chosen as site for 1953 Young Democrats convention

The Young Democrats national committee announced that St. Paul will host the 1953 convention, to be held in November. The selection was reported Sunday, marking a notable gathering for the youth political group.

Denver St. Paul Young Democrats

Roosevelt Roughly Confronted by Red Banner Women in Tokyo

In downtown Tokyo Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt was blocked by twenty Japanese women waving Communist banners after she refused an interview. One woman allegedly pulled her from the car. A 41 year old US born Fujikawa, identified as linked to the Japanese Communist party, was said to have shouted and participated in May Day riots.

Tokyo Franklin D. Roosevelt Yomiuri Re Yomiuri Ioene Mrz. Fujikawa Japan Nist Roosevelt Fujikawa Ameree New

Atomic Annie fires first U S atomic artillery shell

LAS VEGAS AP The United States fired its first atomic artillery shell dubbed Atomic Annie at the Nevada test site. The 84 foot 280 millimeter cannon delivered a seven mile burst over a dry lake bed, witnessed by lawmakers military officials and troops. The blast produced a mushroom cloud and showcased a compact heavy shell weighed about 900 to 1000 pounds. The test marked the tenth and final shot in the current series with no casualties among the 3100 officers and men nearby.

Robert Bernshoff Las Vegas Nevada Desert Proving Grounds G.I U.S Alamogordo Atomic Energy Commission Yuear Abe Hiroshima Packere Frenchman’s Flat Rep. Cole R-N.y Joint Congressional Atomic -Energy Committee Wilson Army Collins Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral Radford

Drowns in Trying To Recover Boat Tragedy Near Delhi

David Schmitz a 21 year old University of Iowa student drowned around 1 pm Sunday while attempting to recover a drifting boat on the Maquoketa River near Delhi. He and his brother Daniel had ferried lumber across the river for a private cabin project. David, an expert swimmer, reportedly suffered a cramp during the rescue attempt. He was born January 27, 1932 in Cedar Rapids and survived by his parents, brother, and several relatives. Burial arrangements at Monahan funeral home pending.

David Schmitz University of Owa Maiquoketa River Delhi BR. J. Schmitz Bever Avenue David Daniel Camp O'Delhi Lorasi Academy al We Stu's University At San Antonio Loras Academy Lubbock Texas Cedar Rapids Knights of Columbue Immadgulate Conception Church Holy Name Society Beats Joseph Diane John B. Benenite Dyersville Monahan Funeral Home

Eisenhower Allows McCarthy Access to Tax Returns

President Eisenhower signed an executive order granting Sen. McCarthy and the House and Senate Government Operations Committees access to individual and corporate tax returns. White House secretary Hagerty says committee use is routine and will require Treasury consultation for any release.

Washington INL Eisenhower McCarthy R-Wis Congressional Senate House Government Operations Committee Rep Hoffman R-Mich White House James C. Hagerty Hagerty Acon Hower Treasury

Rosenberg appeal denied by high court

The U S Supreme Court refused a third appeal by Julius and Ethel Rosenberg who face death in Sing Sing. The court vacated the stay of execution, leaving the government free to carry out the sentence once New York trial court is informed. Defense counsel may seek reconsideration and a justice may extend the stay. The couple were convicted March 2, 1951, of supplying U S atom secrets to Russia as part of a ring including Greenglass.

Washington Supreme Court Julius and Ethel Rosenberg Sing Sing Circuit Court of New York Emanuel H. Bloch Justice Frankfurter U. S Rosenberg David Greenglas Cassator Nagasaki Greenglass Pei Ae Sylvester J. Ryan

Snyder Linked to Tax Ruling Shift

Washington report alleges former Treasury Secretary Snyder intervened to influence a favorable tax ruling for a Schentey Dr executive. The sequence included a phone call to a Ways and Means subcommittee attorney and entangled figures such as John Tobin and Lewis Johnson, with the defense secretary referenced.

Snyder Washington Treasury Schentey John E. Tobin Ways and Means Itera Genus Barens Expesania Jonnie Jobineid Revenue Lewis Jobnsoo Defense

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