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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1949
Page
1
A large explosion near Pensacola caused tremors reaching nearly 100 miles into Alabama. Investigators lean toward a driven by a practice bombing run, ruling out ship explosions and other local military accidents. The blast rattled buildings and windows as a big test bomb is suspected amid a dense military testing area surrounding Pensacola.
Partly cloudy and mild forecast for Sunday in town area with highs around 74 to 78 and southerly winds near 20 mph. Temperatures for Monday similar with 50s to 70s, then cooler Tuesday with showers. Includes airport wind data, sunrise and sunset times, year ago temperatures, and multiple obituaries and traffic fines from Davenport area listings.
Inspector William Kudrna tracked Lawrence R. Ball across six states for theft and bad checks. Ball, 26, was arrested in Oklahoma City and most stolen clothing and luggage were recovered and sent to Cedar Rapids. Ball used stolen identities to obtain a job and room, and faced federal probation and FBI car-crossing warrants.
In Chicago, Marva Trotter Louis, former wife of Joe Louis, was subpoenaed to testify at an inquest on October 19 into the killing of Winston Howard, 37, a reputed gambling boss. Police say partner Charles Cole admitted the shooting at the Pershing hotel lounge. coroner Brodie extended the inquest after an anonymous tip.
Davenport AP Deputy Sheriff Joe Atkinson said Paul Galvani alias Mike Marino 46 Las Vegas Nev who is jailed on a 10000 bond for a Aug robbery has confessed kidnapping a grocery store manager and his wife and a 10000 robbery in Nevada city last Nov Las Vegas authorities say Galvani is wanted there on kidnaping and robbery Two other men were involved and deputies Roy Bahns and Paul Martin report a statement in which Galvani admitted his part in the robbery and kidnapping.
Edward M Soboda Sr 82 of 1422 Third Avenue SE Cedar Rapids president of Cedar Rapids Fuel Company was reported in fair condition by St Lukes Hospital following a colon operation His wife said the operation was a success and he is progressing as well as can be expected Soboda began in the local fuel business in 1885 and is the city's oldest coal dealer.
In Des Moines the annual drive against short beds began with 33 participants, all over six feet tall, meeting to advocate longer beds and the end of vertical stripes.
DES MOINES AP Dr Carl Grund a dentist collapsed while testifying in a $25000 alienation of affections suit filed by his former wife Shirlee Glatstein. District Judge Lou Ladd recessed for 30 minutes as Grund recovered. On resuming, he questioned whether his answers were correct and the trial will continue Tuesday with questions repeated.
Leo A Ward, 46, of route 2 Marion, pled guilty to passing a $3 check with Glen Miller’s forged name in Marion on Sept. 10. District Judge G K Thompson sentenced him to ten years in Fort Madison penitentiary but suspended the sentence, noting the past bad check record justified the leniency as a deterrent.
Robert William Campbell, 40, of Anamosa pled guilty to drunk driving before District Judge Floyd Philbrick. He was fined 300 dollars plus costs after admitting he drove intoxicated in Springville on June 18 last year.
Ronald Rankin, 24, of Cedar Rapids, pled guilty to embezzlement by bailee and received a five year suspended sentence to Anamosa reformatory from Judge G. K. Thompson. He was paroled to the Iowa State Board of Parole. Rankin admitted embezzling a diamond ring belonging to Marie Anderson, last June 22. He must make restitution.
David Warren aged 25 pleaded guilty to desertion and abandonment of four minor children. Judge G K Thompson sentenced him to one year in Fort Madison penitentiary, but suspended the term on condition he assist in supporting the children.
George D. Rusk Jr sues American Petroleum Co and Richard Dilts of Columbus Junction for 426.05 over an accident Feb 9 at C Street and Sixteenth Ave SW. Pure Oil Co files suit against Mr and Mrs Matthew H Shepard for 173.57 on an alleged account. Ethel Jane Hatter files in district court for annulment of marriage to Haree Hatter on Aug 21, 1948.
Mt Mercy junior college filed a suit Saturday against Edgar Foster Dora Foster and their daughter Dora Jean Foster seeking 114.50 alleged due on account. A separate foreclosure suit by Leo R Stark against Leo Leona Trachta was dismissedFriday by Judge Floyd Philbrick on motion of the plaintiff.
Judge Floyd Philbrick granted a default judgment for $172.25 against J. B. McCusker and ordered foreclosure of a chat tel mortgage on a refrigerator.
Wesley Waterhouse reported to the sheriff the theft of a bulldozer blade from the Central City sales barn between July 15 and an unknown later date. The incident prompted a sheriff’s investigation into the missing equipment.
Judge G. K. Thompson dismissed two suits on motions of the plaintiffs. The cases were F. H. Kubicek versus Edward Kopecky on account and James Butterfield doing business as Butterfield Hardware versus Ada Ralph Devere and Douglas Slife regarding foreclosure of a mechanic's lien.
Detour bulletin lists multiple county road detours with grading paving and culvert work. Includes Iowa 22 to Iowa City detours in Johnson County and numerous county routes such as Guthrie, Benton, Crawford, Cherokee, and Harrison. Open dates vary from Oct 15 to Nov 1 with temporary bridges and graveled run-arounds noted. Roadwork spans cemented, resurfaced, widened, and realigned sections affecting Des Moines Newton to Council Bluffs corridors.
Secretary Brannan told Chicago Executives Club the administration’s farm plan would give taxpayers more value for each price support dollar by returning subsidies as lower consumer prices. He tied the plan to land conservation and stressed no extra authority beyond existing laws. Brannan warned declining farm purchasing power and said adequate price supports could curb price declines and stabilize the economy.
Arnold Larson, 36, a car salesman from Iowa, declined to waive extradition on a first degree murder warrant in the two year old death of Dr. James McCloone of La Crosse Wisconsin. He appeared in Minneapolis municipal court on a fugitive warrant, bail set at 50000, case continued ten days, and he was jailed. Larson is the son of Arthur and Mrs Larson who farm near Waukon Iowa.
A farm home six miles west of Hopkinton was destroyed by a fire about 9 30 a m Saturday. The roof spark started the blaze and volunteers with Hopkinton firemen saved most household goods and kept the fire from spreading to adjacent buildings. Occupants were Mrs Henry Aldrich and Mrs Henry Aldrich. The home belonged to Freeman Smith of Manchester. Damage was about 5000 dollars, with part covered by insurance.
Callie W. Johnson 61 of 1811 Third Street SW died Friday at home. She was active in Mt. Zion Baptist Church and held many Eastern Star and Daughter Ruler roles. Survived by husband Cc. W. Johnson a daughter Thelma Price five brothers and two sisters. Services Tuesday at Mt. Zion Baptist Church at 2 p.m. Burial Linwood Cemetery. Friends may call Rice funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday.
U S Britain and Canada complete a blueprint for joint action after Russia's atomic test. Presidents Truman and congressional energy leaders to review the plan. Reports say stockpiling U S bombs in Britain and free exchange of atomic information may be included. Congress to be asked for 70 million dollars to accelerate counter efforts.
Pfc Harley Akers has arrived at Sheppard Field Wichita Falls Texas after visiting his cats at 2105 Burlington Street SW. His brother Pfc Vernon Akers serves with the Marine Corps at Camp Pendleton Ocean Side California. Also notes two way radio for City Cab and local ads for hemstitching friendly nursing home vacancy and Christmas cash wants in the Gazette Want Ads.
Nine airlines will present cases before the Civil Aeronautics Board over feeder routes led by Mid-Continent Airline of Kansas City. Parks Airline of East St Louis testified Friday and cross examination delayed absorption plans. Oliver L. Parks outlined a $532,500 funding package to activate routes with single engine planes, with loan terms and bank restrictions noted.
The Senate approved a $100 yearly pay raise for about 480000 postal workers, with an estimated total cost of $61 million. Conferees will reconcile differences with a House measure proposing a $150 annual boost costing about $180 million annually, including postmasters in fourth class offices receiving 2.5 percent raises and part-time workers earning two and a half cents per hour.
Lucile Miller of Iowa Falls was crowned queen of the Iowa Library Association at its annual convention in Des Moines.
Edward Ewart of Des Moines will invest Earl B. Delzell of Cedar Rapids with the Legion of Honor the DeMolay’s top rank tonight at 7 30 at the Con isistory building. An investing team of Cedar Rapids and Des Moines Masons will perform the ceremony followed by a public reception and dance.
Edward Beckwith 27 attempted to wreck the car carrying him to Waterloo for trial in the Morrison housewife mutilation case Grundy County Sheriff John A. Meyer said Beckwith grabbed the steering wheel near Waterloo and tried to swerve into an oncoming vehicle. Driver Wesley Free and the sheriff restrained him and handcuffed him as he showed anger toward his lawyers and feared he might jump from the car.
In Birmingham area, three blasts at the Fairfield coke works of Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Co. caused a fire injuring five workers. A scrubber washing coal gas exploded, sparking flames that rattled windows a mile away. Fire crews saved eight nearby coke oven batteries.
Peter Wolf an 83 year old widower and Mrs Ida Fishman a 60 year old widow from Chicago say love struck on their first date and three months later obtained a marriage license. He proudly notes brisk pace in courtship while she recalls a first kiss during their initial meeting.
President Truman appealed to all Americans to support the $185 million Community Chest drive. He urged every citizen to give generously in a nationwide broadcast from the White House.
Moscow reports on Saturday that Pravda states a Russian mountain has been named in honor of singer and activist Paul Robeson, reflecting official recognition by the Communist party press.
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