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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1956
Page
2
May totals and normal figures accompany a weather digest listing temperatures from Bremer to New Orleans and forecasts for Friday through Saturday. The report notes barometer changes, wind at the municipal airport, sunrise and sunset times, and last year’s highs and lows. It also includes a long obituary and public notices with numerous names and addresses.
Robert Murray, 20, of Anamosa suffered serious injuries Wednesday at the Ladora rodeo when he fell from his horse and was kicked in the head by another horse. He was taken to Marengo Memorial Hospital for examination and treatment. the extent of injuries was not immediately known.
Cedar Rapids motorists Dennis Zelezny and Joseph Vanda had licenses ordered suspended for 30 days by Municipal Judge George Farmer after reckless driving arrests on Wednesday night. Both men paid $100 fines.
Obituaries list Michael Everhart of Cedar Rapids and vicinity who died after a long illness in a nursing home. Rows mention surviving family, church ties, and service details. Other notices cover Emma Stastny and Leonard Bright with birthdates, marriages, and funeral arrangements.
Secretary of Agriculture Benson arrives in Iowa tonight for a tour of southwestern farming areas hit by dry weather. He had postponed the trip three times and will visit eastern Nebraska on Saturday as part of the tour.
President James H. Hilton of Iowa State College declines public comment on Senator Frank C. Byers letter concerning the suspension of Cedar Rapids freshman John R. Marshall. Hilton will study the letter and decide what to disclose, while affirming faith in the campus disciplinary committee and detailing readmission options for suspended students.
The University of Kansas dismissed 58 male students for taking part in a pantry raid on Alpha Chi Omega at Baker University in Baldwin Kansas on May 21. The raid involved 89 to 100 students, damaged the sorority house, and tore dressing robes from three coeds. Several fights occurred between Baker and KU students.
Los Angeles AP report states television star George Reeves sues for 500000 over a March 1 traffic accident. He alleges injuries to his left side and arm that may affect his earning power. Defendants include truck driver Taylor Thompson and his employer O Sullivan Building Materials.
In Cynthiana Kentucky Eliza Ann Rogers at 104 hopes friends will live to witness her 110th birthday. The AP report notes she is starting her 104th year with that wish and a long life ahead.
Parks Commissioner Don eee announced an eight member panel to work with the ADE and architects drafting plans for two Cedar Rapids pools at the northeast and southwest parks. Members include Rob ert Olson, Robert Ettinger, Nevin Nichols, C. M. Manley, Kenneth Hastie, Frank Nye, Deve Brockway, and Mrs. A. H. McCann. First meeting set for early next week with further committees to follow and a public vote on pool and park development planned later this year, date undecided.
National Safety Council president Ned H Dearborn warns there is time to curb rising highway fatalities after April deaths reached 2960, a record for the month. First four months total 11550, an all time high, with pace suggesting 42000 for 1956 if unchecked. Dearborn appeals to officials and citizens for early action.
Senate subcommittee testimony alleges Sergei Tichvinski, named head of the Soviet trade mission to Japan, was a top Soviet spy. Yuri Rastvorov, a defected agent, said Tichvinski worked years in China, recruited Japanese POWs as spies, and served in Moscow, Hong Kong, England, and New York, including a role with the U.N. delegation.
West German government charges 18900 political prisoners remain in East Germany jails and cites no Soviet moves to ease East German conditions. Minister Jakob Kaiser notes postwar losses include about 70000 deaths in Soviet zone camps, with at least 1000 under 18, and 23000 arrested by police never heard from again.
In Chicago a baby sitter and three men were arrested on a $4,000 jewelry and clothing theft. Jack Messer 20 allegedly plotted the crime and bound an eight year old girl in a South Side apartment. Missing items belonged to Mrs Durante and wife of a man who investigated the plot.
President Eisenhower prayed for American war dead and world peace at Memorial Day services in Washington. He attended St. John’s Episcopal Church after returning from Gettysburg and read prayers from the Book of Common Prayer. An Arlington wreath was laid on the tomb of the Unknown Soldier on his behalf.
In Judge Floyd Philbrick's court Ray F. Crowley of Cedar Rapids sues James Thompson of Central City for 3027.50 claiming injuries to him and his family from an April 11 1955 traffic accident. Thompson counter sues for 11462.50. Trial began Monday with intro of evidence. jury verdict expected Thursday or Friday. Amy McCarthy of Cedar Rapids sues Equitable Life Assurance Society for 9850 on an insurance application for her late husband Frank McCarthy. plaintiff rested Thursday morning. defendant case ongoing.
Lawrence Buol a 35 year old former Stockton California pilot who was held by Chinese Communists nearly six years died Sunday of a heart attack at a village near the Pyrenees He was visiting Lt Georges Euchenie a fellow former captive and had been chief of flight operations for Chennaults civilian air transport in China He was captured January 15 1950 and released September 17 1955 after his wife appealed to Premier Chou En Lai.
Cedar Rapids police investigate an attempted safe cracking at Hawkeye Seed Company at 116 First Street SE. A prowler blew near the safe but failed to open the door, with about $150 reported inside. The suspect had prepared for the break in by loosening door hardware over prior days.
Thirty five petition signers urge Belle Archer Elizabeth Emma avenues Simmons Water streets and Hawthorn drive SW be served by sewer and water by assessment. Council refers proposal to waterworks and engineering for further study. Finance Commissioner to attend Municipal Finance Officers Association meeting in Washington DC June 3 7 at city expense.
In Stockholm a letter to Greta Garbo at her Hollywood address was returned stamped Receiver unknown in U S A. The note mentioned she inherited 800 Swedish crowns from her uncle Rudolf Johansson, with executor Arvid Stroembaeck receiving the return in Hoegsrum. He said he was surprised most Americans would know her.
Federal Judge Roy Harper testified he was not influenced by T Lamar Caudle in fining income tax evader Irving Sachs $40000. Harper said he did not impose a prison sentence in 1951 because medical reports warned it would endanger Sachs' life. Caudle and Matthew J Connell y are on trial for conspiring to let Sachs escape trial.
Fire Chief Jesse Hunter backs a request. A 20 minute parking limit along 40 feet at 131 First avenue was set from 8 am to 5 pm daily except Sundays and holidays. Crandic railway notified plans to end next November 1 lease near Twelfth Street SW. Lease paid $25 yearly since October 192. Renewal cigaret permits due June 30 must file by June 15. Park Forest second addition final plat and Novak’s first addition preliminary plat approved. Pavison Construction authorized to build sidewalk canopy at 310 Th avenue SE for George Albers and Eugene Haddy. Objection to paving plans in 1000 block of Twen first street SE filed by four owners. May Dean Durgan may transfer a class beer permit 214 to 136 avenue NW. Class B beer permit issued to International Association of Machinists Harmony Lodge 831 for 3224 First avenue E.
The Arrangers' Guild presents a spring flower show at Bever Park greenhouse this Sunday afternoon. Non-members may enter, with a junior class for 16 and under. contestants supply their own containers and exhibits must stay until 5 p.m. The show is free to the public from 2 to 5 p.m. Entries must be in place by noon.
Dysart memorial day event ends in tragedy as Dysart Ray Ocheltree a Sea Scout base agent and World War I veteran dies suddenly from a heart attack at about 10 am while attending a Memorial Day program in the Community building Survivors include his wife two sons Eddie and Keith and a daughter Karen Funeral arrangements are being made at Overton funeral home in Cedar Rapids.
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