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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1954
Page
2
Partly cloudy and mild Sunday with high in the 60s, cooler Sunday night. Reports include numerous birth announcements from Cedar Rapids and surrounding towns, listing families and newborns with dates in early November, plus funeral notices for Earl De Poy and Margaret Dennison and local service details.
A Linn county district court jury returned a verdict in the Jerry Heintze personal injury case but the decision remains sealed until Monday when opened in court. Heintze and his parents seek 306,195 against Dallas and Mavis Forwarding Company and driver Luther Hall for a crash nearly three years ago.
Herman Field, a 44 year old Cleveland architect released after five years in a Polish jail, said in a statement through his wife that he wishes to return to the United States but does not want his return to heighten the cold war. He dictated the statement during a daily call from Warsaw. he is staying at a Polish sanatorium near Warsaw.
President Eisenhower proclaimed Thursday November 25 as Thanksgiving Day and urged all citizens to observe with prayer. The notice emphasizes national observance and reflection.
Washington, INS. Senate leaders Lyndon B. Johnson and William F. Knowland pledged there will be no stalemate in the next Congress and that cooperation between executive and legislative branches will continue. Johnson said Democrats will not engage in Cold War tensions with the Eisenhower administration and expect consultation on issues, especially foreign affairs. He noted past good working ties when Democrats hold a razor slim majority and emphasized a pendulum swing won’t derail cooperation.
In Algiers 13 leaders of a fanatical Arab outlaw band were jailed after a bloody revolt that left several dead. White capped Foreign Legionnaires aided regular troops in rounding up organizers, arrested Friday night at Turgot in Oran department during a patrol ambush. French forces continued operations across eastern Algeria against a 1,250 strong uprising.
The Dixon-Yates steam plant deal faced questions on its legality as the AEC and lawmakers clashed over whether a binding contract exists. Murray warned the controversy distracts from vital weapons work, while committee members urged a Monday vote to resolve contract status and signatures.
A Shepperton restaurant owner, Tom Leonard, smashed his TV and radio after a child told him to be quiet. He tore the TV apart and tossed the pieces into a bonfire, watched by about 200 spectators who cheered as the sets burned.
Homing pigeons reportedly avoid the Iron Curtain as a metal ring on a Sicily shot bird bears the inscription Moscow 369275 E. The AFP dispatch notes the unlikely link to Moscow despite the ring’s presence.
James J. Donovan, president of the National Licensed Beverage Association, urged public support to stop minor purchases of alcohol as the group prepared to open its Los Angeles convention. More than 1,000 members expected.
Dr. Franz Alexander of Chicago rebuts Austrian psychiatrist Hans Hoff who labeled America a matriarchy. Alexander argues American equality allows women in business and politics while men still lead careers, noting role changes at home but refusing the matriarchy label.
Democratic leaders announced plans to seek a recount of ballots in New Jersey's contested senatorial race. Lawyers were sent to 19 counties with petitions to impound ballot boxes and voting machines, aiming to overturn the apparent victory of Republican Clifford Case in at least four counties. Hudson and Essex counties were skipped as Republicans had already pursued similar actions there.
Obituary notes list Mrs. Osie Nandell of Marion dying after illness in Cedar Rapids hospital. Surviving husband Robert M Nandell there are details of children and relatives. Services planned in Turner chapel. health advertisement and local club notices follow including Optimist Club talk, Goose and Turkey Supper, Jaycee Toastmasters event, Rotary club exchange program students, and Maine lodge degree conferred in IoOF hall.
Joseph Arthur Livermore 68 a Cedar Rapids roofer and lifelong resident died Saturday morning at 1017 First street SE. Surviving include a daughter Mrs D L Sines of Cedar Rapids four brothers Frank of Napierville Illinois Clarence and Harley of Kenosha Wisconsin Ray of California a sister Alice Huff Alhambra California and two grandsons. Services to be at Ete services funeral home with funeral plans to be announced. Roy Elmer Doroithy 124 Fortieth street NE Cedar Rapids resident 45 years died Saturday. Funeral 1:30 p.m. Monday at Barta Hesser chapel with Rev Wilbert R Ehlert Kenwood Methodist church. Burial Cedar Memorial cemetery. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Sunday.
Edward J. Prohaska of 2875 Mt. Vernon avenue SE died Thursday. Services set for Monday at 9 a.m. at Kuba funeral home and 9:30 a.m. at St. Wenceslaus Church with Rev. Anthony W. Chihak officiating. Rosary to be recited at 7:30 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home. friends may call.
Funeral services for Joseph J. Hall Jr., a Taft hotel resident of 53 years and former feed salesman, will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Monday in Turner chapel by Rev. W Jackson Burns of St Pauls Methodist Church. Burial follows at Cedar Memorial Park. Friends may call at the chapel.
Adam Krueter of the Linn County Bar Association will speak to St Wenceslaus High School National Problems class Tuesday at 1 45 p m. on Courts and Lawyers in Iowa. Over 61 000 in Sunday circulation of The Cedar Rapids Gazette.
Seven Western nations led by the United States presented President Eisenhower's atoms for peace plan at the United Nations. Officials delayed the rollout to prevent Peiping China from joining via specialized U N agencies, confirming Red China is not a UN agency member. Germany, Japan, Spain and Portugal may benefit under the plan as they qualify as specialized agency members.
Three days after narrowly surviving a hurricane a large tree toppled in Bristol during a light rain, prompting inspection of damaged branches and nearby structures.
Fragmentary OCR notes record Camp Good Health 1955 fund items including a $56.39 entry for McGladrey Hansen Dunn and a $15.00 entry. Arthur School P.T.A. shows a $5.00 amount. Details incomplete due to transcription errors.
France pursues broader reforms with housing expansion and a sugar driven beet shift. national income up 3 to 7 percent with a record wheat crop and boosts in iron steel glass and building materials. Sweden fears inflation but auto boom drives record sales. textile slump. Netherlands GDP and production peak since war with higher income and low inflation. Belgium increases building materials imports and funds public works including autobahns. Switzerland building boom with modern apartments and comfort focused homes. Italy growth cools from 1953 gains though cars scooters and chemical rubber natural gas and plastics rise.
Karachi reports Pakistan's Western-minded government has added a new subject to exams for higher civil servants titled The History of the United States. The move signals emphasis on familiarity with U S history among senior officials.
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