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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1946
Page
1
The Air Force disclosed that the six engine B-36 heavy bomber could carry an atomic bomb to any inhabited region and return without refueling. It is produced at Fort Worth Texas and has a 163 foot length, 230 foot wingspan, and a 40 000 foot ceiling.
Jesse E. McCloskey of Cedar Rapids was awarded the Legion of Merit for meritorious service with the 634th tank destroyer battalion during World War II. The warrant officer junior grade earned the award for design work on a radiator cover that reduced deadlined vehicles, contributing to the battalion’s combat mission with the First Army in Europe.
Twenty five Rock Island county Republicans move to sue all involved in last minute withdrawals of two Republican nominees and the blocking of their names on voting machines. The action targets Republicans and Democrats over the election that installed two Democrats Samuel Mullinix county clerk and Forest Dizotell probate judge after Fritz and Lee were barred from machines. Mullinix says he acted on legal advice from the state's attorney and the secretary of state election department.
Chairman Fred C. Bergesen triggered Mullinix arrest on two warrants alleging acceptance of withdrawals in violation of state election law. Bergesen set the withdrawal date as August 28. Mullinix posted bond and was arraigned in Moline police court with the case continued to February 14.
E R Galvin of LaPlant Choate announced at the Lions Club meeting that the Cedar Rapids firm will enter rubber-tire tractor units. He traced the company’s growth from horse-drawn equipment in 1911 to bulldozers in 1944 and outlined a new distribution system with units able to move 150 yards of dirt per hour.
Cedar Rapids city council Thursday declined involvement in a drainage ditch project in the northeast district proposed by Hamilton Development Company. The plan aimed to divert a stream north of Collins Radio to drain a sizable area, with the council noting a 30 foot easement strip already conveyed to the city could be used for Hamilton property drainage.
M. H. Luber Killian’s display manager won $50 second prize in a national display contest by the Art Needlecraft Association New York. His prize winning window featured a large map and a display of notions in a Killian store window during the last week of September.
Baltimore AP reports Walter Haas and John Hatgimisios were indicted by grand jury on arson and murder charges for a waterfront rooming-house explosion that killed five seamen and injured three, with victims treated at Johns Hopkins Hospital.
DES MOINES (UP) The house of delegates of the Iowa State Teachers Association supports the 1947 legislative program for school aid. The group notes reports from school code committees are unfinished and will guide the 1947 bills. Proposals include sick leave for teachers, minimum salaries, and county administration reorganization with a policy board and levy power. The assembly also votes to move its meeting from November to February.
Two men were fined $50 and costs after being arrested early Thursday for reckless driving on First Avenue East. Patrolmen Jerry Navratil and Art James chased one suspect, Ingersoll, from Eighth to Thirty-eighth streets at about 1:50 a.m. His speed reached 70 mph. The second driver, L. Robinson, was clocked at 58 mph between Thirty-fifth and Thirty-eighth streets.
United States and Canada jointly announced that goods may be shipped from the mainland to Alaska via the Alaska highway and connecting roads. The move ends long discussion though civilian traffic remains restricted for the time being.
Judge Graven rules on occupancy versus rent provisions in Marion housing dispute. He says if the defendant intends to occupy the premises she may, but if she plans to rent she should rent to Ross until her rights are determined. An order dismissed OPA suit against Frank E. Sarby of Olin.
Steubenville Ohio AP reports City Solicitor William J. Weinman says the city council lacks authority under the sledgehammer vice patrol to act independently of police.
Waterloo resident Howard Puckett died after a plane crash near the quarry while en route to a hospital. He is survived by his wife.
In Marshall Texas the Harrison county Republican executive committee formed a Dewey for President club to back Thomas E Dewey for the GOP nomination next year. The move aims to promote the New York governor for re election in 1948.
Las Vegas reports Bridget Waters, a nurse with green eyes, received a one to five year term for killing her husband Frank K. Waters Jr. on Labor Day. District Judge A S Henderson imposed the sentence despite defense pleas for leniency noting two months already served in jail and an appeal pending.
A study finds that about one third of the workforce operates under union contracts. The report highlights sector differences and ongoing labor negotiations influencing coverage.
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