09 Nov 1953
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1953
Page
1
A 17 year old former carnival strip teaser was arrested on a federal kidnapping charge for abducting a four month old baby in Evansville Indiana. The infant Richard Lee Stammer was recovered alive and the suspect was arraigned in Oklahoma with bond set at 320,000. The mother cited expressed remorse and the FBI traced the child across states aided by witnesses.
Mildred Buster 35 of Indianapolis was stopped by a Ohio highway patrolman who clocked her at 76 mph and ordered a delay before questioning. The next day she was charged with intoxication and suspected drunk driving.
The court ruled 7 to 2 that professional baseball remains outside federal anti trust laws. The decision preserves the reserve clause and upholds owners' control, with dissent by Justice Burton and Justice Reed.
King Paul and Queen Frederika of Greece spent 12 chilly minutes in Cedar Rapids meeting about 1,000 residents. Greek nationals led by Michael Bellas and Theodore Maggas welcomed them, while Secret Service guarded the platform as the royal couple shook hands with locals before boarding the train.
Five Japanese fishing vessels were fired upon Sunday night by ships of unknown registry in the East China Sea. No injuries reported. Coast guard and naval authorities investigated the incident and pursued possible suspects. Authorities urged restraint and warned against escalation.
State highway officials announced the Lisbon to Cedar Rapids relocation of Route 30 will open officially Tuesday at 8 a.m. On Sunday heavy traffic highlighted the new cutoff as Jim Johnson near Hunter Airport reported 909 cars in an hour and a half, over 10 per minute, contrasting with 7.25 per minute a week earlier.
King Ibn Saud, legendary ruler who united Hejaz and Nejd into Saudi Arabia, died after a long reign marked by desert conquests and oil wealth. He forged alliances with Churchill and Roosevelt, expanded the kingdom, and left 40 sons and hundreds of daughters.
The State Highway Commission announced changes to Cedar Rapids roads including abandoning the 1500 route southeast of the city and rerouting U.S. 214 along a new No. 40 path. Mt. Vernon road SE drops from state routing, with city maintenance inside Cedar Rapids and county costs outside. Engineer BE Koch notified officials of the Nov. 4 actions and related route drops and extensions.
Aurora Illinois May or Paul Egan fights a planned truck blockade claiming an emergency and urging a bypass. A Geneva circuit court judge ordered removal of highway barriers pending a December 21 hearing after Union Transfer Co of Chicago sought the injunction. State police monitor the standoff as officials weigh interstate commerce concerns.
Former President Truman defended his administration against charges by Attorney General Brownell and National Democratic leaders regarding Harry Dexter White. He said he did not have people around him who could have taken advantage and declined comment on requests to appear before a Senate panel.
Treasury Secretary Humphrey warned in Detroit that the government could post an eight to nine billion dollar red next year if current spending continues. He urged deeper cuts in military outlays in the next fiscal year to restore balance between defense and a strong economy at home.
Cedar Rapids launches a revitalized season with Henry Denecke guiding the orchestra in six concerts at Coe Auditorium. The opening program features tenor Kurt Daum of the Metropolitan in a concert tonight at 8 15. Tickets are available at the box office.
In Petoskey Michigan a $20 bill tied to the Bobby Greenlease ransom was passed Tuesday by Norman Clark to Mrs. Henry Krauser a nurse at Little Traverse hospital. The serial matched a list circulated by federal agents triggering FBI involvement. Investigators traced the bill to Clark who said it came from a filling station and is under FBI scrutiny.
Fire at GM Willow Run transmission plant in Detroit area began Sunday night and was controlled by firefighters. The Willow Run department, moved from Livonia after a prior million dollar blaze, produced Hydramatic units with help from Ypsilanti fire crews. no injuries reported. The fire likely started from a tank explosion.
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