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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1945

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Weather and notices from Daily Renee November 24 1945

Forecast calls for generally fair weather through Sunday with clouds and rain late Monday, turning to snow flurries in the west. Northern Iowa temperatures Sunday 15 to 35, Monday 30 to 38. Southern Iowa Sunday 27 to 42, Monday 38 to 44. Early Saturday a mattress fire at 405 E Avenue NW caused minor damage from a cigarette. Assault and battery case fined $25. Divorces listed for several couples. New births recorded at St Luke's and Mercy hospitals including a daughter for Pat McCann Springville and two other newborns.

Bismarck Miami Polis Beaver New York Los Angeles Siceux City Iowa St. Luke’s Pat McCann Springville Mercy Ralph Bradley Fourth Avenue John Schuman Tipton Edward McAndrews Fifteenth Street

Jurists Push Crime Label for Child Neglect in Iowa

Des Moines AP reports the Iowa District Judges association juvenile laws study committee urged making child neglect a criminal offense for parents. The plan, backed by 40 delegates, would set fines up to 100 dollars and up to 30 days in jail, with broader juvenile court jurisdiction and broadened probation and training facilities.

Des Moines Iowa District Judges Association Association Hotel Kirkwood C. R. Stafford Muscatine F. H. Cooney Carroll

Vast wartime troop arrivals listed at East and West Coast ports

The report details arrivals of large troop contingents across multiple ports including New York Boston Newport News San Diego San Francisco Los Angeles and Seattle. Ships such as General Stewart Ferdinand Gagnon Sea Centaur and HMS Tracker carry thousands of personnel with attached medical and support units, hospitals, tank and ordnance detachments, and naval escorts.

Associated Press East Coast West Coast New York Stewart Calcutta Railway Batn Richardson Karachi Maritime Victory Marseilles Santa Marta Antwerp Ferdinand Gagnon Hawaii Sea Centaur Henry Middleton Casablanca Boston Hagerstown Victory 36Th General Hospital Ord Hdg Batn Inf HMS Tracker James Gillis Ezra Cornell William Blount John Forbes San Diego Sandoval Kittson Osmond William J. Pattison Tracy Breese San Francisco Oxford Shipley Bay Wichita Salt Lake City Mountrail Lumen Warrick Frederick W. Gailbraith Cape Alexander Coucal Francis W. Parker George T. Angell Jamestown Maliku le Havre Jarrett M. Huddleston Southampton William S. Young William Cushing Raymond Stevens Peter McGuire John Pillsbury Exhibitor William T. Barry Leghorn Exchequer Samuel Adams Belle Isle Greenland Felipe Deneve Charles McNary Newport News Blue Ridge Victory Isaac Coles Nicholas Gilman Naples Walter Christianson Lincoln Steffins Robert Toombs C. F. Hughes Alcoa Puritan Amos George Throop Granville S. Hall Santa Catalina Roxane Consolation Skidmore Victory Sherburne Great Falls Victory Clermont Gillespie Caldwell Frazier Bancroft Kalk Bailey Joyce Camp Hurst Marchand Tacoma President Adams Nagoya Herald of the Morning Yokohama Seattle Mazama Eniwetok Obregon Tokyo Bay Garrison Attu Sevier Portland Tokyo Matthew Thornton Pacific

Hitler's Threats and Plans Revealed in War Conference

An article recounts Hitler describing his alliance ambitions with Stalin against Poland, planning a rapid campaign, ethnic cleansing orders, and a strategy to incite unrest eastward. He attacks Daladier and Chamberlain, warns of depopulation and brutal conquest, and urges total obedience to his brutal program.

Russia Unon Hitler von Brauchitsch Poland

Tax lien against Dewey Icter discharged remains noted

A federal income tax lien for 6.34 years 1943 against Dewey Icter was discharged Saturday. The document references a hotel address related to the case.

Dewey Icter

Two day respite from winter predicted in Cedar Rapids

Forecast calls for fair weather tonight and Sunday with a cooler spell late Sunday. Low near 20 degrees tonight,记录 shows 17 to 40 with a two day autumnal break before a drop Sunday night. A two vehicle crash near Center Point left Charles Fee with a bloody nose after his car skidded into a truck driven by Fred Potts. no serious injuries reported.

Cedar Rapids Mercury Chambers-Inskeep Weather Bureau Iowa Decorah Sioux City Atlantic Charles M. Fee Center Point Fred Potts Independence Fee Iowa Highway Patrol

City Briefs Highlights Weekend Theft and Funeral Trip

Elmer Owens reported his wrist watch valued at 30 dollars stolen from the third floor bathroom on Friday night. Mrs Esther Reed of 1005 Ninth Street NW returned from Clinton after attending the funeral of her nephew David Byers who died in an auto accident on Sunday.

Elmer Owens Milner Esther Reed Ninth Street Clinton David Byers

Missing Boy Reported By Whiteds On Friday

Mr and Mrs Milton Whited reported to police Friday night that their son Don aged 12 has been missing since 2 pm Friday He is described as 5 feet 6 inches tall 120 pounds with blond hair fair complexion blue eyes wearing blue trousers a brown coat and stocking cap

Milton Whited Nineteenth Street Don

Cedar Rapids Scout District Boards Meet This Weekend

The Cedar Rapids Scout district will hold regular boards of review Saturday at 7 p.m. at the police station and fire station No. 3, with the honor board scheduled to meet Monday at 7 p.m. at the council office.

Cedar Rapids

Far East Board To Go to Japan

The Allied Far Eastern advisory commission plans a trip to Japan soon with Gen. MacArthur's approval. The ten-nation group has met since its establishment last month and agrees detailed control issues should not be studied in an academic setting without action.

Washington Far Eastern Advisory Commission Japan Gen. MacArthur

Heat heater blast kills man. girl fatally scorched in party

Chicago report states Harry Sento, 42, a paper cutter, died of injuries from a hot water heater explosion that fatally scalded his 6 year old daughter during a Thanksgiving party. Hospital and police investigated the incident with authorities stating the blast caused burns and fatal injuries in a family gathering.

Chicago Harry Sento

OPA Expands Drive to Curb Prices After Rationing Ends

The OPA launches a stronger push to hold prices for meat butter and all red point foods as rationing ends. George Moncharsh warns price ceilings will be tougher to police and staffing is increased to enforce meat and fat price controls. He notes high risk in remote areas and cites pork butter margarine lard shortening and cooking oils as likely to remain tight. Agriculture Secretary Anderson says meat supply will meet next month's demand at about 165 pounds per person, with fats and oils at 50 pounds per person for December.

OPA Investigs Cntly Monenarsr New York Moncharsh Anderson

Cheap Atomic Energy Seen

A group of Russian Danish and Swedish scientists announced the discovery of negatively charged protons, named negatrons, by Soviet scientist Peter Kapitza using a heavy electro magnetic device atop Armenia's highest mountain. If verified, the finding could enable cheap atomic energy without uranium and may threaten the cost of producing atomic weapons, as a Russian emissary reported from Copenhagen to Moscow.

Copenhagen INS Peter Kapitza Soviet Armenia World Science Moscow

City Hall Notes on traffic, bonds, and kettles

The council sent a request from the Iowa Steel and Iron company to install telephone facilities between 415 and 400 Twelfth Avenue SE to the electrical inspector. It passed a resolution requiring the retail bureau and Chamber of Commerce to post a bond safeguarding the city from damages from Christmas decorations on streets. It granted the Salvation Army permission to place kettles on walks in front of Woolworth store Newman's Killian's and McLellan's.

Iowa Steel and Iron Company Twelfth Avenue SE Retail Bureau Chamber of Commerce The Salvation Army Woolworth Store Newman's Killian’s McLellan’s

Conference of Mayors Heads To New York December

A conference of mayors will meet in New York from December 10 to 12 and will stop in Washington en route. The delegation plans to discuss rent control officials and related urban policy during the trip.

Conference of Mayors New York Washington Come With Rent Control

Eisenhower Improving Says Hospital Commander

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS West Virginia AP The commanding general of Ashford General hospital said General Dwight Eisenhower the newly appointed chief of staff is progressing satisfactorily and is not critically ill He is reported to be suffering from an acute respiratory infection

White Sulphur Springs W. Va Ashford General Hospital Dwight Eisenhower Eisenhower

Deaths Mrs Helen Voelker dies after long illness

Mrs Helen Voelker wife of George Voelker 1524 Washington ave SE Cedar Rapids dies at a local hospital at 12 25 pm Friday after a long illness Born in Perry Ia Oct 2 1892 she married George Voelker April 7 1931 in Immaculate Conception Cedar Rapids Surviving three brothers Louis Dignan Chicago Leo Dignan Des Moines Joseph Dignan Wheaton Ill an aunt Miss Sarah Culkin Cedar Rapids several nieces and nephews Rosary by Rt Rev Msgr John Molloy and Knights of Columbus at Brady mortuary 7 30 pm Sunday Friends may call after 7 pm Saturday Burial in Mt Calvary

Helen Voelker George Voelker Washington Avenue Cedar Rapids Perry Immaculate Conception Church Louis Dignan Chicago Leo Dignan Des Moines Joseph Dig

Death of David U Sturdivan in Cedar Rapids

David U Sturdivan 67 of 501 0 avenue NE Cedar Rapids died in a local hospital Saturday at 4 am after a brief illness. Born January 22 1878 in Louisa county he lived in Cedar Rapids 39 years. He was a carpenter. Survived by widow Florence three children LeRoy Paul and Mrs Blanche Schrope all of Cedar Rapids seven grandchildren one great grandchild and brother Steven Sturdivan of Greeley Colorado. Services at Beatty chapel Monday at 1 30 pm with burial in Linwood cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel.

David U. Sturdivan Avenue NE Cedar Rapids Louisa County Florence LeRoy Paul Blanche Schrope Steven Sturdivan Greeley Colo

Death of Charles Waddington 87 in Cedar Rapids home

Charles Waddington 87 was found dead at his Cedar Rapids home 95 Ninth Avenue SE on Saturday morning. Deputy coroner Dr. F W Mulson said death occurred about Thursday evening from natural causes. Survived by four daughters E S McManes, Mrs James Turnbull of Cedar Rapids, Mrs R B Eckhart of Marion, Mrs Clark Center of Davenport. a son Paul of Bertram. several grandchildren. Body at Brosh chapel awaiting funeral arrangements.

Charles Waddington Ninth Avenue SE F. W. Mulson Waddington Cedar Rapids E. S. McManes James Turnbull R. B. Eckhart Marion Clark Center Davenport

Sobehart, Cedar Rapids man, dies at 55 in home

Adolph J. Sobehart 55 of 3016 Avenue NW died suddenly from a heart ailment at 10 20 a m Saturday. Born March 17 1890 in Cedar Rapids he lived here his whole life. He leaves widow Doris a daughter Mrs Robert Lindahl a sister Mrs G Z Andrews and a brother John Sobehart all of Cedar Rapids. Body at Janeba funeral home with funeral arrangements pending.

Adolph J. Sobehart Adolph Joseph Sobehart Avenue NW City Water Works Cedar Rapids Janeba Funeral Home

John G. Gates Dies After Long Illness at Cedar Rapids

John G. Gates aged 57 of 423 Fifth Avenue SE Cedar Rapids died in a local hospital Saturday at 6 30 am after a long illness. He had lived in Cedar Rapids for 20 years and is survived by two brothers and three sisters. The body was taken to Beatty chapel for funeral arrangements.

John G. Gates Fifth Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Beatty Chapel

G I Fatalities in India Riot Denied

CALCUTTA UP Violence surged as police charged a 2000 strong student parade and riots spread to Bombay where police fired on demonstrators. A US army spokesman denied American personnel deaths in Calcutta while reporting injuries among troops. Earlier reports claimed an American major and three others were killed. Six US soldiers and 52 Indians died in a ammunition blast north of Calcutta, not linked to the riots. General Hospital 142 in Calcutta was reportedly isolated and water supply cut off.

Calcutta Bombay United States Army United States United States Army General Hospital

Peter Bremer Pioneer Linn Resident Dies at 75

Peter C. Bremer 75 a Linn county resident for 68 years died at his Paris Iowa home after a long life with wife Mrs. Bremer and 14 relatives including three sons Owen Peter Jr and Glenn and three daughters Mrs Lillian Powers Mrs Wilhelmina Powers and Mrs Carrie Anna Nietert. Survivors include 11 grandchildren, two sisters and two brothers. Services set for Sunday at 2 30 pm at Central City Christian church.

Central City Peter C. Bremer Linn County Paris Bremer Owen Peter Glenn Bremer Tulsa Okla Lillian Powers Okmulgee Wilhelmina Powers Des Moines Carrie Anna Nietert Coggan Carrie Evans Bert Miles Walker B. F. Briggs Appleton City Fred Troy Mills George Bremer Chicago

Pearl Harbor Warning Mentions Japan Attack Scenarios

In a 1941 memorandum to President Roosevelt Japan may attack the Burma Road Thailand Malaya the Netherlands East Indies the Philippines and the Russian maritime provinces. Hull and Welles testify about Tokyo threats and the peril of moving Pearl Harbor fleet.

Japan Burma Road Thailand Malaya Netherlands East Indies Philippines Welles Rep Murphy Roosevelt Churchill America U. S Britain J. O. Richardson Pearl Harbor United States Richardson Hawaii China Pacific Hull Saburo Kurusu Kurusu

Dr J E Rose Former S U S Professor Dies

Dr Joseph Elon Rose 74 longtime University of Iowa School of Dentistry faculty member died Wednesday in Iowa City Services were held Saturday He trained at Iowa 1894 practiced dentistry in Vinton early 1900s returned in 1924 to teach orthodontia His 1935 text on orthodontia was published He retired in 1936 Surviving are his widow two daughters five grandchildren and two sisters

Iowa City Joseph Elon Rose University of Iowa School of Dentistry Rose Iowa U Vinton George H. Coleman Kenneth Youel Irvington Hudson N.Y J. S. West Baker, Ore William Correll Los Angeles

MacArthur to Attend Army Navy Grid Tilt

Philadelphia AP report notes a hotel suite reserved for General Douglas MacArthur on December 1. Warwick Hotel manager Gerald ONeill confirmed the reservation but would not reveal who arranged it, fueling speculation the Allied supreme commander in Japan would attend the annual football game.

Philadelphia Gen Douglas MacArthur Japan V. Gerald O'Neill Warwick MacArthur Iite

Service members and families on leave and move plans

Capt Ralph J. Schindler and family visit his parents after 30 years in service with 15 months in Europe. Others: Martyn and Marvin Sevening return from San Francisco. Lloyd Elgas on 15 day leave. William Jepson arrives in Japan. Lumir J. Zitek discharged after three years service. Vernon L. Holets awarded Bronze Star for Okinawa campaigns. Lt L C Collister to join Santa Fe railroad in Somerville after naval reserve discharge.

Ralph J. Schindler Joanne Martyn Sevening Mary Sevening Norway San Francisco Calif Ulysses S. Grant Marvin Seaman Lloyd Elgas Ben Elgas Tenth Street William T. Jepson Japan Mabel Jepson E Avenue Lumir J. Zitek Pacific Second Street Vernon L. Holets Swisher Philippines Okinawa 96Th Leyte Edward M. Holets McKinley Iowa State College Ames L. C. Collister Collister Eva Collister Emmett Ninth Street Naval Reserve Strategic Air Forces Santa Fe Railroad Somerville Texas

Jury Selected For Klatt Murder Trial At Eldora

In Fort Dodge Iowa a jury of seven women and five men was chosen to hear the second degree murder trial of Carl Klatt former Eldora training school guard. The panel from 32 included 12 jurors and one was excused for having formed an opinion. Opening arguments set for Monday after a 4 40 pm adjournment.

Fort Dodge Eldora Carl Klatt Eldora Training School Nebo H. McCord Mount Pleasant Ethel McBride Jack Saeger Webster County Mabel Marsh Carrie Luhman Dayton M. J. Crawford C. E. Swan Cornelia Meyer Ben Hanson Gowrie Frieda Spirek Eva Dilges James Roach Duncombe Homer van Osedell Robert H. Meyer

Fighting Divisions Black Hawks Active In Brief Stay

The 86th Infantry Black Hawk division fought 42 days in Europe under four armies. They crossed the Rhine at Bonn and pushed toward the Danube, liberating POWs at Echstatt and advancing into Austria, racing ahead to Perwang as war ended.

86Th Infantry Black Hawk Black Hawks Europe 86Th Danube Ruhr Rhine Bonn Germany Echstatt Ingolstadt Black Hawk Doughs Third Army Austria Perwang

Ramsey Named To Succeed Spruance In Pacific Fleet

WASHINGTON UP Rear Admiral Dewitt C Ramsey Friday was named deputy commander in chief of the Pacific fleet succeeding Admiral Raymond A Spruance.

Washington Dewitt C. Ramsey Friday Pacific Fleet Raymond A. Spruance

French Cadets Leave Iowa City Naval School

Twenty seven French air cadets who trained at the navy preflight school in Iowa City departed Friday for New York City to sail for France. The withdrawal follows the lend lease agreement terms. Prior to Iowa City, the cadets were stationed at Chapel Hill North Carolina.

Iowa City Naval School Iowa City Navy New York City France United States Chapel Hill N. C

Ballard and Johnson Hired as State Complaint Investigators

Two complaint investigators for state institutions are paid 175 dollars monthly plus travel expenses. H A Johnson of Des Moines and Mrs J W Ballard of Cedar Rapids began work Nov 1 and are funded from 5000 dollars of contingent board funds with approval from Gov Blue. They operate under the governor and report to the governor, board, and committee to pursue complaints by relatives of state patients.

DES Moines Board of Control Institutions H. A. Johnson J. W. Ballard Cedar Rapids Robert D. Blue

Case Completed Against One Ottumwa Policeman

The case against one Ottumwa police officer charged with misconduct in office was completed before the civil service commission. The second officer’s appeal was adjourned to next Thursday to fit attorneys in other litigation. Higdon, a 46 year old former department inspector, was discharged for alleged involvement in removing money from slot machines at the American Legion home. He had 24 years on the Ottumwa force and 10 years as president of the Iowa State Policemen’s Association.

Ottumwa Civil Service Commission Richard Paul Graebel John Stark Carl M. Higdon American Legion Higdon Ottumwn Iowa State Policemen’s Association

Divorce Petition Seeks Alimony and Property Relief

In Linn County Iowa W Mead plaintiff sues Frank O Mead for absolute divorce on cruel and inhuman treatment. The petition seeks cancellation of a quit claim deed dated April 1 1942 and requests title to property and permanent alimony plus further relief and costs. A court notice instructs the defendant to answer by a given date at Cedar Rapids.

Beart Iowa Linn County W. Mead Frank O. Mead Penden Sanced Defendan Dicant Court Seid Greene Tion Rapids County Oceneden Jean Coun Petingion Ouserty St She Genere Higley Bidg Cedar Rapids Lows

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