Weather Outlook and Local Deaths Reported in Monday Record
Mostly chilly conditions with highs in the 20s and light snow possible in extreme northeast. Temperatures dip to the teens Wednesday night, with a low around 10 to 15 northwest and 15 to 20 southeast. A partly cloudy, not quite so cold Friday with scattered snow flurries in the northern state. Burial services for Alonzo Duncan, 95, held at Snider Funeral Home in West Liberty. he died Monday in a Columbus Junction home.
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Iowa
Council Hill
Monona
West Liberty
Alonzo Duncan
Snider
Columbus Junoon
Building Needs Of C R Schools Discussed Again
The Cedar Rapids board of education and a 45 member citizens advisory committee reopened the building needs debate. A plan for a 1.75 million bond issue would fund a new elementary school in the Northeast, additions at Hayes Lincoln Tyler Johnson, and site acquisitions for future campuses.
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C.R
Cedar Rapids
Board of Education
Citizens Advisory Committee
Clyde Parker
Carl Kesler
Watt
Kesler
Hayes
Lincoln School
Tyler and
Johnson Schools
Douglas Grant
North Central Association
Midwest storm strands motorists across midwest region
About 500 motorists were stranded in a restaurant and farmhouse near Elkhorn Nebraska and 100 cars jammed near Eagle Nebraska. Wind up to 55 mph piled drifts near Owatonna Minnesota trapping 50 semi loads. Hogs unless snowplows break through. Hotels filled and drivers slept in police stations. Rural schools in Minnesota ordered closed and farmers urged to keep outdoor lights on for stranded motorists.
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Elkhorn
Neb
Eagle, Neb
Oklahoma
Missouri
Kansas
Owatonna
Minn
Minnesota
South Dakota
OPS Decontrols Women's and Men's Clothing
The Office of Price Stabilization moved to decontrol women's clothing effective Wednesday, with an identical order to decontrol men's and boys' clothing signed by Stabilizer Tighe Woods. The action was issued late this week.
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Washington
INS
Office of
Tighe Woods
Iowa Storm Rages as Highways Closed and Towns Isolated
Western and central Iowa faced heavy snow and blizzard conditions with 10 to 13 inches in the northwest, drifting roads and power outages. Many towns like Mason City and Rockwell City were isolated, motorists stalled, bread and milk deliveries blocked, and several fatal accidents were reported.
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Weather Bureau
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Chicago
Cafe Owner Fined for Serving Colored Oleo
Des Moines AP reports the Iowa Department of Agriculture says Fredericksburg case is the first of its kind in years. Ernest Wagstaff, operator of the Ernest Locker Case, was fined 25 dollars plus costs in Fredericksburg mayor's court, but 15 dollars was remitted.
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Iowa Department of Agriculture
Fredericksburg
L. B. Liddy
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Dairy and Foods Division
Ernest Wagstaff
Ernest Locker
West Union Man Fined for Drunk Driving
Marcellus H. Schmitt, 30, of West Union pled guilty to a drunk driving charge. Judge Floyd Philbrick fined him 300 dollars plus costs, allowed installments of 75 dollars down and 50 dollars monthly. He was arrested Tuesday by Highway Patrolman Charles H. Schawl, who cited erratic driving on highway 30 west of Mt. Vernon.
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West Union
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Schmitt
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Linn county board approves road district and delay on assessments
The Linn county board of supervisors created Patchin Lane secondary road district southeast of Bert ram. It approved a highway consent petition for Cox avenue and Harnett street outside Cedar Rapids. It delayed the Clay ill road assessment spread until 10 a.m. Dec. 9 for further study.
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Bird Convicted Of Auto Theft In Cedar Rapids
Robert H. Bird, 39, of Cedar Rapids, was found guilty by a district court jury of stealing a car owned by Lester Peck of Marion on Oct. 25. Judge Charles Penningroth gave his attorney until Dec. 5 to file a motion for a new trial. sentencing would follow if denied. Prosecutors were County Attorney Willis A. Glassgow and assistant Richard F. Nazette.
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Cedar Rapids
Bird
Lester Peck
Marion
Charles Penningroth
Edward Dahms
Willis A. Glassgow
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Woman Settles Suit With Bus Firm Over Wrong Bus
A Cedar Rapids woman, Joanne Reed Johnson, settled out of court with Jefferson Transportation Company for 150 dollars after filing suit on October 14 seeking 2,504.50. She claimed a company agent placed her on the wrong bus July 12, causing her to ride west of Cedar Rapids and depart seven miles west of the city.
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Two Cedar Rapids Men Plead Guilty in Federal Game Bird Case
Donald Harmon and Charles Rammelsburg of Cedar Rapids pled guilty to violating federal hunting laws in Clayton county. They were fined $25 plus costs each by U.S. Commissioner Charles L. Benesh after arrest on November 4 in a federal game reserve. Harmon allegedly shot migratory birds after legal hours. Rammelsburg faced a charge of hunting migratory birds with a 12 gauge capable of holding more than three shells.
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Cedar Rapids
U.S
Charles L. Benesh
Donald Harmon
Rammelsburg
Benesh
Clayton County
Eric C. Lawson
Harmon
Collins seeks $1355 damages in Cedar Rapids car crash
Catherine Collins of Cedar Rapids files a personal injury suit against Francis Gillispie seeking $1355.70 after a collision on October 2 at Eighth Avenue and Fifth Street SE. She alleges headaches and pain since the accident and claims $37 in medical costs and $355.70 for her car damage.
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Cedar Rapids
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Judgments Awarded in Three Suit Trials
Judgments were entered for the plaintiffs in three suits Wednesday. Household Finance Corporation versus James R and Letha Derifield awarded $291.07 on a promissory note. L. G. Carrigg versus John E and Betty Fuller awarded $250 on an account. Hansen Loan Service Inc versus Leon and Bernadine Rude awarded $342.63 on a contract.
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Letha Derifield
L. G. Carrigg
John E
Betty Fuller
Hansen Loan Service, Inc
Leon
Bernadine Rude
Will of Anna Kloubec Probate Reveals Family Trust
The will assigns Anna Kloubec’s estate to her husband Frank with life interest in half and the remainder to daughter Edna M. Iientz after Frank’s death. The document lists the probate admission and outlines the succession plan within the family.
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Anna Kloubec
Pasate Etpende
Frank
Executor Named Involving Walker and Roach for Damages
The report notes Raymond A. and Roach named as executors in a case involving a $400 allowance for alleged damage. The details reference a Wednesday event and a, unclear, arrangement with R. Gordon Walker.
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R. Gordon Walker
Raymond A
Roach
Cedar Rapids Mother of Three Ends Life
A Cedar Rapids mother of three, Esther J. Hinrichs, 28, was found dead by hanging in a garage behind her home early Wednesday. Coroner’s report cites death around 5 am amid ill health since September. Survives include husband Howard Hinrichs and three children Judy 7 Larry 5 Roger 4 along with multiple relatives. Funeral services will be at Trinity Lutheran Church with details pending.
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Pingel
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Belle Plaine
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Rudolph
Hinrichs
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Body of Chapman Arrives in U S
The body of Raymond Curtis Chapman 22 son of Mr and Mrs Fred C Chapman 1909 Grande Avenue SE arrived in San Francisco from Korea Tuesday. Chapman a navy hospital corpsman was killed in action Oct 7 after serving in the combat area since July 20 He was a University of Iowa junior when he enlisted in January 1951 Survived by parents a sister Marjorie a brother David and grandmother Mrs Stella Chapman Moorhead He arrived aboard the transport Harvard Victory with 234 other Americans who died in the Korean fighting.
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Grande ‘Avenue SE
San Francisco
Korea
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Navy
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David
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Moorhead
Harvard Victory
Truman Talks of Raising Chickens
President Truman said on Tuesday he might return to the Missouri farm and raise yellow legged chickens after leaving office. He spoke during a chat with visiting business editors at his office.
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Truman
Missouri
Ofice
Destroyer Hanna Hit Off Korea. One Sailor Dead
The U S Navy disclosed that the destroyer Hanna was struck by enemy fire off the east coast of Korea on Monday. One sailor, machinist's mate third class Robert Potts of Pittsburgh, was killed. The ship sustained only slight damage and was possibly the vessel Pyongyang claimed to sink as 499.
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Navy
Korea
Robert Potts
Pittsburgh
Radio
La Porte Resigns as Dubuque U President
Dr. Rollo La Porte announces resignation as University of Dubuque president effective by July 1 1953. He cites wish to return to pastoral work after leading since April 1948 amid expansion needs and property acquisitions.
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la Porte
Dubuque U
Hedy Lamarr Sues Loder for Child Support
Actress Hedy Lamarr filed a suit in New York alleging that her former husband actor John Loder owes 19,300 dollars for support of their three children. Lamarr seeks recovery of the amount.
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Hedy Lamarr
John Loder
Biodiversity Highlights of the Great Smokies
The Great Smokies harbor 130 native tree species 1300 flowering plants and 3600 plant varieties overall.
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Cedar Rapids man named in suit against packing company
Lawrence Warehouse Company files two federal suits for 54238 naming Dr. A R Menary of Cedar Rapids as defendant. One suit seeks 25736 on bank notes tied to A B Mead and others related to Mid States Packing. The second suit alleges theft of a carload of meat from Milan packing and seeks 28502 from National Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh for unpaid theft claims.
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Chicago
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Rent Control Debate Corrodes in Cedar Rapids Hearing
Barr defends temporary rent controls amid a crowded Cedar Rapids meeting. Critics from real estate, hotels, and unions demand proof of outreach and warn against permanent policy. Speakers cite vacancy rates, housing growth, and cost pressures while urging low income housing and balanced regulation.
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Office of
John Bickle
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