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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1946
Page
1
High and low temperatures for Monday with scattered notes on rain or snow Friday night. Divorces listed include Velma Mitvalsky vs Joseph Mitvalsky and several Cedar Rapids cases. Also reported are thefts, fires, births at Mercy Hospital, and local court fines for disturbance and drunkenness.
Washington pundits say Republicans will seek sharp 1947 48 budget cuts in armed forces to fund tax lowerings and a balance budget. Army and Navy faced biggest reductions as party leaders weigh smaller military, reliance on atomic deterrence, and continued oversight on spending efficiency.
A summary of local court fines for various offenses including trapping without a license and out of season, driving a truck without a travel order, defective equipment, reckless and speeding driving, leaving scene of an accident, no lights, failure to control a vehicle, parking in a prohibited zone, and double parking. Fines range from 1 to 100 dollars plus costs, with names and addresses of the offenders listed.
Carrollton Illinois reports Bossy the cow relies on Tony the horse to pull up hay from the bottom of the manger when feed runs low. Hyde, the farmer, notes the pair share the hay to keep Bossy fed.
A new type ironing and appliance cord coils itself to the correct length when in use, preventing tangling. It will be available soon.
Price Administrator Paul A. Porter announced that about 20 000 of the 33 000 OPA workers will be kept on the payroll to Jan 1 and that many will be needed afterward to run rent control and rice programs. He said no more pink slips will be handed out before Nov 30 and that a 30 day notice will be issued to those affected thereafter.
Mrs. Carmel Tremont, manager of a 47 family building in Minneapolis, warned she will not rent to any of the 12 children who picketed on Armistice Day when OPA controls end. The youths led by Ronnie Durant carried heat protests as police broke the line. Tremont kept indoor temperatures between 65 and 70 with coal. Ronnie’s stepfather Earl Brown disapproved but noted the heat issue, while tenants reportedly wore coats to stay warm.
Willie Jones, 30, refused to pay fare and was put off a state street car in Chicago. He crawled under the trolley and tied up traffic, prompting police to arrest him on disorderly conduct charges and grant him his so called free ride.
Funeral services for A. Ray mond Swem longtime Crandie line general superintendent who died in a Cedar Rapids hospital will be held at Turner chapel Wednesday at 3 30 p m. Rev Waldemar Argow will officiate and burial will follow at Oak Hill cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel.
Former vice president Henry A. Wallace told New Republic luncheon guests in New York that voters are confused and crave leadership. He said his tour showed Americans seek peace and foreign policy clarity and warned against domestic or foreign policy excesses.
In Commons, Winston Churchill, leading the opposition, denounced Soviet control of much of Europe and warned the future of France amid a European front. He praised Bevin’s efforts, supported the UN, and distanced the Conservative party from Potsdam negotiations, stating matters were beyond their control.
John J. Pelley aged 68, president of the Association of American Railroads, died Tuesday at Doctors Hospital. Born May 1, 1878 in Anna Illinois, he began as an Illinois Central station clerk in 1899 and rose to top executive posts including Memphis division superintendent and general manager before joining the AA R in the 1930s.
Washington AP dispatch cites Civilian Small saying removing price controls will quicken elimination of other industry restraints. He notes continued housing program materials controls and CPA consolidation limits, with price control reductions boosting production in some sectors and risk of higher prices deterring demand. He cautions major strikes depend on price levels and ongoing management labor talks.
Homer F. Rose and Patrick Eddy, both Chicago residents aged 24 and 19, appeared before Judge G K Thompson on a Tuesday. Rose received until November 23 to plead, Eddy pled guilty but awaiting sentence until the same date due to joint charges. The alleged break in occurred at Joe and Cliff's sandwich shop.
Linn county auditor Otto Hanzlik reported little change from unofficial counts after the general election last Tuesday. Officials have not totaled official figures. The county board aided by Maude Cedar Rapids city clerk completed the canvass Monday afternoon.
The November term of Linn county district court opened Tuesday as Judge G. K. Thompson presided over the grand jury. Judge Floyd Philbrick serves as second law judge and Judge M. C. Hamiel as first equity judge for the term.
Two wheelbarrows were reported stolen from B. E. Hahn Construction Company in Elkader on highway 261 south of Mt. Vernon over the weekend. Deputy R. D. Spooner said Tuesday.
Mrs John Bowers of Toddville treated at Mercy for asthma of the heart and is not receiving visitors. George Stickley of 717 Second Street SW moved from St Luke’s Hospital to the Veterans Hospital in Des Moines after serious illness. Pierre J Tracy Wilson school principal addressed the Quota Club on Facing New Tasks during National Education Week at the Roosevelt Hotel Tuesday noon.
Army corps students at Coe ee will be held Saturday and Sunday. Meeting for the 'er, 2 6115.
John M. McGuire, 62, of 1216 Eleventh Street NW, a former junior field adviser with the Iowa Employment Security Commission, died Monday after a lingering illness. He leaves his wife, two McGuire siblings, father Michael McGuire, a grandson, and a sister J M Fieseler. Private services will be held at Satchett funeral home Center Point with burial there. family requests no flowers.
Linda Lou Black two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Neil Black 101 Kenridge Terrace Cedar Rapids died at a Cedar Rapids hospital Tuesday morning after a brief illness Born August 8 1944 Coggan she died of a pneumonia this month Surviving are her parents two brothers Leonard and God Cedar Rapids Burial will be Oak Shade cemetery Marion Friends may call at the chapel Wednesday
Frank William Sedlacek 66 lifelong Solon resident died at his home after a brief illness. Born Newport July 31 he is survived by wife Mary Dvorsky Sedlacek two daughters two sisters his mother and four grandchildren. Funeral services set for 9 30 a m Thursday at St Marys Solon with burial in St Marys Cemetery. Rosary to be recited Wednesday evening by Father Clems.
Edgar E. Sisley 82, a lifelong Palo resident, died at his son-in-law’s home near Atkins after a brief illness. Born July 30, 1864 in Linn county, he is survived by his daughter and a brother Charles Sisley of Alliance, Neb. Services at Palo Methodist Church Thursday at 1:30 p.m. with Rev. Frank Ward. Burial in Palo Cemetery. Friends may call Turner Chapel until 11 a.m. Thursday.
Frank J. Lawrence of 704 E avenue NW died Monday. Funeral services will be at St. Patrick's Church at 9 a.m. Wednesday conducted by Rt. Rev. Msgr. D J Lenihan. Rosary at 8 p.m. Tuesday in Teahen chapel. burial in St. Joseph's Cemetery Prairieburg. Friends may call at Teahen chapel.
Services for Orvilla Jean Jones, three month old daughter of Mr and Mrs Orville E Jones of Fifteenth avenue SE, who died Sunday, will be conducted in the cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home.
John F. Kloubec died Monday at 119 Fifteenth Avenue SE. Services are set for 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Brush chapel conducted by Theodore B. Hlubucek. Burial will follow in Bohemian National cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel.
MERNBERG AP United States court officials said Tuesday the first of the American conductors accused of cruelty to concentration camp inmates would start Dec. 5.
Arthur W. Cowles, 58, longtime Chicago Great Western railroad agent in New Hampton, died Tuesday from a heart ailment. His wife, Chickasaw County auditor, survives him.
Frank T. Nye predicts the 1947 Iowa legislature will expand public school funding though the exact amount depends on competing bills. He suggested liquor tax revenue as a possible source, urged teacher unity, and noted past differences over a state superintendent. Cedar Rapids attendees included Supts. Shupp and Parker.
Army sources say the lack of legislative authority to train and equip allied nations hinders hemispheric defense. The proposed inter American military cooperation act would create a common system for organization training and equipment supply for Western Hemisphere armies. South American officials favor the plan but fear rivals may be chosen if the United States acts promptly.
Minority party leaders announced a final bid to mediate between Nationalists and Communists in China. Tense politics persist as Chiang Kai shek delays the national assembly until November 15, while Communists refuse to join until peace talks and government reforms proceed. An upcoming meeting of Communists and American commissioners at executive truce headquarters seeks to work out the cease fire order.
The Troika night club in Mason City was destroyed by a fire early Tuesday. The building had been remodeled only a few months earlier.
Raymond Schnell 34 of Marion died at 12 15 am Tuesday at his mother's home after being pardoned Oct 21 by Gov Blue. He had served an eight year manslaughter sentence for the death of Evert R Brooks after a street fight. Born May 13 1912 at Palo he leaves a son Wayne and daughter Kay and three sisters and a brother. Funeral Thursday at Turner chapel with burial at Palo.
All six Father and Son Y Indian Guides tribes and families were entertained Monday night at the Y M C A Little Theater by Waterloo magician Professor Charles J. Levett. The Blackfeet tribe hosted with chiefs named.
Harold Chapman of route 2 Marion and Frederick Share of Marengo each were assessed $100 and Malcolm L. Gunn of 225 Thirty Fourth Street SE paid $25. Chapman was arrested after his car struck a parked car on E Avenue NW. Share was fined after a fracas near Third Street and Twelfth Avenue SE. Gunn was clocked at 53 mph on First Avenue E by officers.
The court agreed Paul Porter may delegate subpoena power to district directors and plans review of three related cases. It did not issue formal decisions on the more than 20 cases argued in October.
Detroit insiders report the Automobile Manufacturers Association halted plans for a 1947 auto show. AMA General Manager George Romney cited minimal model changes and production constraints delaying deliveries for 1947 cars.
Two Marion men E. J. McGee and L. W. Lansing were fined $50 and costs each on two counts by Justice H. R. Churchill. Arrested by Game Warden Lester L. Pike, they faced charges of trapping without a license and trapping out of season.
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