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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1957
Page
3
Partly sunny forecast from Sunday through Monday with highs around 72 degrees and cooler nights in the 40s to 50s. Iowa death notices, divorces, marriages, and births are listed, including service times and local cemetery details.
Two Cedar Tanids men were arrested Saturday night for reckless driving. George Vick, 31, of Seventh Avenue SE, and Eugene P. Totnes, 10, of 1819 Baby Third Avenue SW, were charged after Vick’s car sideswiped a vehicle driven by Joseph Albert, 616 Fourth Avenue SE, who followed them about three miles. Totnes led officers on a high speed chase through southwest Cedar Rapids, allegedly reaching 85 miles per hour, after which he ran a stop sign and struck a Roark Ford road.
In Toddville the telephone franchise vote ended with 139 eligible residents, about half voting. Seventy percent? Fourteen voted to grant Northwestern Bell Telephone Company a Cedar Rapids office franchise, while twenty-one backed continuing the Farmers Independent Telephone Exchange. The question had previously come to a vote in year xE0, when the existing franchise was renewed by a narrow margin.
New York ministers oppose nuclear warfare by about five to one in a Fellowship of Methodist Pacifists survey mailed to 16 000 ministers. Replies totaled 2 11, majority against stockpiling hydrogen bombs and for disarmament only with other powers. Debate included whether the United States should act alone to stop communism and how disarmament might be pursued.
L B Schoonover of Washington told Cedar Rapids postal clerks that another $58 million cut plus an extra appropriation may be needed if the Post Office operates on the present basis. He warned several curtailments would occur including continued limited window service, elimination of Saturday deliveries except in business districts, halting city delivery expansions, and mailers routing second and third class mail by postal zones starting Sept. 4. He cited a new mechanized delivery system in Cedar Rapids as a preview of broader adoption elsewhere.
Milwaukee refugees in the area received letters urging them to return to a Communist controlled Hungary. Charles ONeill of the SS Vincent de Paul placement program reported none of the 302 housed and employed refugees had returned or inquired about returning, noting the letters began arriving recently.
Jordan marked its Independence Day with government offices closed and flags flown over public and private buildings. Diplomatic leaders visited the palace to extend congratulations as authorities urged vigilance against subversive doctrines.
Health authorities report a new flu strain has affected about 10,000 people in Tokyo and widespread cases are rising across the Far East. Officials urge vigilance and preventive measures as the outbreak expands.
Bol. Hock, one year old son of Dr Waller Block of Forest Drive SE, competed in the finals of a nationwide Junior Toastmasters contest in St Paul Minnesota. Bob Cedar Rapids junior club member, sponsored by Optimists, finished among six finalists from about 25 to 30 local entrants on Friday.
A double fatal crash near Benson Wisconsin claimed two couples and seven children. The first car carried Karl Block and family. the second carried Dr George Von Steen Hheeg and family. Police identified children from surviving papers. investigation described the scene as horrific with both cars heavily damaged. Authorities considered speed and possible third car involvement, with more details pending.
Paris sources say René Pleven aims to form a government of all non Communist parties excluding Poujadists. He would remove Christian Pineau and Hubert Ramadier from key posts, risking Mosllret tag, as Mollet's Socialist coalition dissolves amid political turmoil and Coty delays US visit.
Senate GOP leader William F. Knowland warned Formosa riots may signal the United States is over extended abroad and urged a review of Asia and Europe policy. He noted about 12,000 Americans in Formosa and criticized embassy violence while Congress contemplates aid questions and oversight.
Funeral services for Mary Catherine Thoennes infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Fugen will be held Monday at 2 pm with burial at Calvary Cemetery. The family address is 11138 Twenty eighth Street SE. Rev Edmund J Becker of All Saints Church will preside at the graveside. Friends may call at Munahen Funeral Home.
A Conar Rapids man, Joseph H. Crave, 58, of 1218 Nineteenth Avenue SW, was booked into Lion County Jail Saturday night on a charge of drunk driving. James Gildway of Highway Patrol arrested him.
A Cedar Rapids American Legion auxiliary spokesman reported Saturday night that Memorial Poppies raised approximately $2,300 with more than nine volunteers working about four hours each. The report noted no breakdown of poppies actually sold.
Jack Weat aged 27 of Bertram road SE sustained severe lacerations to his right foot after a power lawnmower accident Saturday afternoon. Authorities at Mercy hospital report the rotary mower severed four toes on his right foot and his condition was listed as good Saturday night.
Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru said he had no intention of meeting Italian filmmaker Roberto Rossellini who is in India to make a documentary. Officials noted the visit is private and not a government matter, despite ongoing rumors of a supposed romance involving Ingrid Bergman.
In URAGLA Alabama bootleg soda pop floods city outlets as distributors halt compliant deliveries in protest of a local tax. Dealers keep coolers stocked and Mayor Laid promises ample supply throughout the summer despite enforcement laxity.
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