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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1950
Page
4
Washington reports Republicans seek a 300 000 vote swing in about 100 close districts to loosen Democratic grip on the 432 member House. Democrats say gains may reverse and warn the outcome hinges on local races and turnout. Experts doubt a GOP sweep, while a 5 000 vote turnover in 44 districts could shift control.
Reports describe UN bridgehead near Chongchon and maneuvers around Chongju and Sinanju. US bombers attacked troop concentrations while B 26 aircraft struck Chongju area killing about 500. China denounces US actions threatening security, calling Korean war a violation of its rights.
The United States notes aggression in Indo China and asserts North Korea has gained support from China. The questions center on Beijing's objectives and how heavily it is willing to fight to achieve them in Korea.
Stassen warned of World War II losses and blamed Truman administration blunders in Asia for hurting American families. He urged a nationwide Republican congressional win, attacked appeasement of Communist powers, and cited Wake Island lines as proof. He criticized inflation and alleged improper use of campaign funds and networks to push political puppets.
Police held James Myers age 23 after he allegedly pulled an open pocket knife on a tavern patron at a First Avenue bar around 10 10 p m Virgil Schmickle of 1151 Fifth Street NW said Myers threatened to hit a girl and then drew the knife Schmickle threw beer in his face and tackled him before officers arrived
Floyd W. Lindholm twenty of Des Moines was charged with reckless driving and failing to halt for a stop sign after a two car collision that killed Ardyce Woodside thirty four of Cedar Rapids. Lindholm and his new wife were returning from their wedding at Eldora when his car struck Miss Woodside’s auto. Two passengers in Lindholm’s car and one in Woodside’s were reported in fairly good condition at Des Moines hospitals.
Seven month old Rowley infant McGrath died Saturday at Peoples hospital Independence. Services 9:30 a.m. Monday at St John’s Catholic church Independence. Malone 84 of Delta died Friday with services Sunday at 2 p.m. Delta Methodist church. Body at Reynolds funeral home Sigourney. Burial in Pennington cemetery. Mrs Emma Gar 69 died Friday at Lake Park Iowa. Services 1:30 p.m. Monday at St John’s Evangelical and Reformed church London cemetery burial. Chapman funeral home listed for calling hours after 7 p.m. Sunday.
Pittsburgh AP reports four subsidiaries of the nation's largest steel producer raised pig iron prices by 3 dollars per gross ton on Saturday.
President Truman spoke at Kiel Auditorium amid tight security after last week’s assassination attempt. He defended the Democratic record, attacked Republican “campaign of lies,” warned against isolationism and Communist expansion, and touted Taft Hartley reforms and social security gains while criticizing GOP union policy.
The United Nations lifted its four year blockade on Franco Spain and allowed Spain to join UN specialized agencies. The Assembly voted 38 to 10 with 12 abstentions on a Latin American backed resolution softening restrictions, while maintaining the 1946 denunciation and deferral of full UN entry. It leaves member states to decide on restoring Madrid's top diplomats and agency membership.
A partial stoppage of non dial and long distance calls in the St Louis area ended Saturday night after about 5000 workers were recalled. D L McCowen of the Communications Workers of America said Southwestern Bell reversed its position and the company stated no employee was discharged and workers may return to their jobs at once.
Mrs Caroline Mary Evans aged 83 of Walker died Friday night in a Cedar Rapids nursing home. Born in Highland Park Illinois she lived much of her life in Central City and was married to Adam Evans in Marion January 2 1889. Survived by two sons two sisters four grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral at Walker Methodist church 2 p.m. Tuesday. Burial Blodgett cemetery Central City. Friends may call Barta Hesser chapel after 4 p.m. Monday.
Ruth M Bain 58 of 811 Third St NW died Friday in a Cedar Rapids hospital. Services set for 1 30 p m Tuesday at Beatty chapel with Rev D Keith Irwin officiating. Burial in Linwood cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel.
Services for Stephen Prochaska of Cedar Rapids route 1 will be at 2 p.m. Monday in the Brush chapel conducted by Dr. Marion H. Williams. Burial follows at Bohemian National cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel Sunday.
John Sprynel of 1935 Johnson avenue NW died Thursday. Funeral services set for 3 p.m. Sunday in the Bartal Hesser chapel conducted by Rev. Zdenek F. Pauk. Burial follows at Walker cemetery with calling hours at the chapel.
Services for Arthur P. Groff of 1615 Second Avenue SE will be held at 2 p.m. Monday in the Barta-Hesser chapel conducted by the Rev. D. Loferski. Burial will be in Bohemian National Cemetery. friends may call at the chapel.
City cab services advertise two way radio numbers and Marion cafe gathering at 2 pm Friday for Railway Employes Unit 29 retirees. National Secretaries Association dinner Tuesday at 6 15 pm Montrose hotel. call if unable to attend. Rotary Club to host Dr Walter M Block on radioactivity effects at noon Monday. Armistice Day closures listed for Greenlee barber shop and banks and liquor stores. other offices stay open. Mt Mercy Cana conference today 1 to 5 pm with Rev James Casey and Dr R E Weland. Mt Mercy College plans a play The Joyous Season by Philip Barry next Tuesday. Linn County Beverage Association meeting 8 pm Monday above Troy Laundry. Ensign and Mrs William H Kernan welcome a newborn son.
Born Nov 3. Mrs. Kernan is Rex B. Conn’s daughter from 2023 Washington avenue SE. Ensign Kernan serves as an instructor at the naval air base in Corpus Christi. Also notes a classified ad seeking old hand painted china glassware kerosene lamps jewelry and a request for a free ride to vote on Election Day November 7 by calling Headquarters 3-7480.
Washington weighs how to respond as reports mount of Chinese units aiding North Korea. Officials favor waiting to clarify China's aims before any broad U N intervention challenge. dispatches note two marine battalions cut off, raising fear of larger war but policy favors restraint.
French forces withdraw 24 miles of defense line southwest of Hanoi to Hoa Binh leaving Vietminh with access to foothills that could threaten Hanoi from the south or west. Hadong guerrillas active as Bao Dai loyalists and civilians are moved from the region amid ongoing pressure along the Hoa Binh corridor.
A three alarm fire in St Paul caused about 200000 dollars in damage to the U S Thermo Control Co plant that makes refrigeration units for trailer trucks. The blaze struck Saturday and required extensive response.
Iowa Senatorial race heats up as A J Loveland accuses Republican opponent Hickenlooper of poor attendance on agriculture committee meetings and votes on key farm programs. He cites CCC bill, gas rates, grain storage, REA TVA and housing as issues he says matter to Iowa farmers.
Senator Hickenlooper accuses A J Loveland of bringing Pendergast politics to Iowa. He calls Loveland a rubber stamp for the Washington administration and says the campaign is funded and aided by cabinet members to oust him. He defends Iowa voters autonomy in choosing candidates.
Special to The Gazette reports a headon collision two miles east of Marengo on highway 6 injuring three people Saturday evening. Harlie Ewing 32 and Esther Ewing 26 both from Cedar Rapids were hospitalized in critical condition en route to Des Moines before moving east. Lloyd Prebill 44 of Davenport suffered a fractured left arm and cuts. All were taken to Mercy hospital in Iowa City and reported in good condition.
The Master Barbers Association announced price hikes in Minneapolis with cuts rising to 1.25 dollars from one dollar within a week or 10 days. Some barbers expect the increase to take effect on November 10.
The National Geographic Society notes that the boa constrictor tends to avoid human contact and prefers concealed areas for safety. The observation highlights a timid behavior pattern in this large snake within its natural habitat.
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