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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1950

Page

2

Defenses Get Primary Call On Production

Washington报道 government issued first sweeping production priorities to ensure the arms drive. The Defense Department and Atomic Energy Commission gain power to assign DO defense orders, overriding civilian needs. contractors must comply or face penalties, including possible plant takeovers.

Washington Atomic Energy Commission Military Defense National Production Administration Defense Department AEC William H. Harrison NPA Agriculture and Interior Departments Interstate Commerce Commission

Moscow Gazette Lists Wallace as Political Business Man

The Literary Gazette's Tuesday issue named Henry A. Wallace as an enemy of humanity and labeled the former Progressive party leader a political business man, reflecting sharp criticism from Moscow press.

Moscow Literary Gazette Henry A. Wallace Progressive Party

Field Is Agent Of Red Chinese

WASHINGTON AP The justice department said Frederick Vanderbilt Field a wealthy New Yorker has registered as an agent in this country a financial interests of Red China and linked to it in official records

Washington Justice Department Frederick Vanderbilt Field Red

Red Cross Official To Speak at C R Dinner

Robert Edson, assistant general manager of social welfare services in Washington, D. C., will address the Red Cross board dinner at 6 p.m. Thursday in the Montrose hotel. Edson will relay a message from Gen. George Marshall and discuss the future role of the Red Cross in disaster relief. Reserved seating available by calling the Red Cross office.

Red Cross George Marshall Montrose Hotel Robert Edson Social Welfare Services Washington D. C Edson General Marshall

Preview of the 1950 World Series on Your Dial

KCRG will broadcast a special 1950 World Series preview tonight at 8 from Philadelphia hotel suite of Baseball Commissioner A B Chandler. Mel Allen and Jim Britt co host with insights from Yankee and Phil players managers and noted sports writers in town for opening game tomorrow. Exclusive Mutual Network feature plus daily news and farm show segments follow the games with Queen for a Day broadcast after each day’s play.

CRG KCRK Mel Allen Jim Britt A. B. Chandler Philadelphia Phil Pat Patterson KCRG Rex Conn Rex

Gazette Radiolog Play Reaches No 1 in Readership

The Gazette Radiolog notes a rising reading of its content as the play to its readers reaches top position at No 1, with KXEL Be cited in coverage.

Your Gazette Gaeb Callie A

Tuesday Nicht 00 Tello Test 15 News 6:30 Gabriel Heart

Schedule overview lists various programs including News at 6:30 and 4:55, with a mix of entertainment and informational slots. Names like Fulton Lewis appear among a routine broadcast lineup. The rundown hints at a daily rhythm of daytime World Series coverage and evening features.

Tello Gabriel Heart Fulton Lewis

Fulton Lewis Jr Reports Washington News at Seven

Washington news update by Fulton Lewis Jr scheduled for 7:00 p.m. includes national affairs and government briefings with emphasis on policy developments and key political figures.

Fulton Lewis, Jr Washington News

Water rights clash sparks deadly frontier disputes

Conflicting claims to water from streams produced countless court fallens even slayings in the early day west. The piece notes violent outcomes tied to scarce water amid frontier settlements.

School Board Sets 35300 Garage Bid In Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids school directors approved a Loomis Brothers bid of 34 977 for a new 55 by 78 foot bus garage at 405 First Avenue SW to house eight buses. The old house on site sold for 600, bids from five other firms rejected. Board also reviewed mid year promotions, preferring a full year system to protect instruction continuity and debating diplomas. Storm sewer plans for Buchanan school moved to tie into city lines with options ranging 800 to 3260 in cost, and a 1967 hardware purchase for the football track stadium was approved at 1987 with bid from Rubins Hardware over Hawkeye Lumber.

New Buchanan School Twenty-sixth Street Loomis Brothers Cedar Rapids First Avenue Loomis Joe Conway Conway Charles Penningroth Sandoe Jordan Clyde Parker Iowa Moines Davenport Jordan Parker Kesler Supt Douglas Grant R. B. van Cleve Penningroth Buchanan School O. H. Breidert Childs and Smith Chicago Rubins Hardware Company Hawkeye Lumber and Mill Company Russell and Erwin Corbin

Kubias Wins School Contract Bid Amid Standrdization Push

Land and Kenwood school push standardization and Kubias secures the contract after board voting. Kesler Penningroth Van Cleve and Louie J. Pochobradsky support Kubias while Grant and Jordan oppose the low bid.

Russia Puts Forth Korean Peace Plan at Lake Success

The Soviet bloc proposed an immediate cease fire and withdrawal of all UN forces, with joint elections under UN observation by North and South Korea. It called for equal representation on the elections commission and a joint UN observer group including Russia and China, to oversee a transition to a permanent government. The plan, rejected by American and British spokesmen, also matched North and South Korea to elect an interim committee via a joint assembly of their legislatures.

Lake Success N. Y Soviet Bloc United Nations U.N Douglas MacArthur Russia Kremlin MacArthur World Organization Korea

Helscher Named on Real Estate Round Table

Washington Howard B. Helscher of Cedar Rapids and Sid B. Gordon of Des Moines were named among 55 real estate operators nationwide as members of the National Association of Real Estate Boards round table. The group will provide market insight across cities and comment on local conditions. A round table session is set for the NAREB annual convention November 12 to 17 at Miami Beach Florida.

Washington Howard B. Helscher Cedar Rapids Realtor Sid B. Gordon Des Moines National Association of Real Estate Boards Round Table Herbert A. Nelson Nelson Miami Beach Fla

Destroyer Mansfield Strikes Mine Off Korea Coast

A second American destroyer, the USS Mansfield, hit a Soviet-made floating mine off the Korean east coast Saturday. Seven crewmen were injured. The Mansfield proceeded under its own power to the U S base at Sasebo, Japan, from Changjon.

Washington Mansfield Navy U. S Sasebo Japan Changjon

Park Tavern to open in Marion with beer license

Marion council granted Robert E. Taylor a Class B beer license for a new Park Tavern in the north S and S Lockers area. Taylor also holds a cigaret permit. The council also renewed Class B beer licenses for Club Royalé and the Uptown Club. Fire department members offered $100 toward repairing Marion’s aluminum ladder, damaged March 28, 1950 in a Central City fire while Marion aid was given. The council accepted the donation. Glen E. Miller sought a sidewalk west of his home and was advised to secure a signed petition. A local business residents group asked for airport strip help. Mayor Biddick to appoint a committee to study leasing one. No parking signs were ordered on the north side of Seventh Avenue between Fifteenth and Twentieth streets due to traffic from a nearby fruit stand. The council bought a $504 snow blade from Henke Manufacturing Co. for mounting on a city truck.

Marion Robert E. Taylor Cedar Rapids North S S. Lockers Park Tavern Taylor Club Royalé Uptown Club Central City Fire Department Central City Glen E. Miller Tenth Avenue M. H. Biddick Seventh Avenue Fifteenth Twentieth Biddick Leighton Ford Henke Manufacturing Company Janesville

Mrs. Perry Williams Dies in Marion at 67

Mrs Perry Williams 67 died at 9 50 am Tuesday at 2701 Fifth avenue Marion after a long illness She was born Alta G Little October 5 1882 in Havelock Ia and moved to Marion as a child She married Perry Williams in Moline Illinois December 12 1908 She is survived by her husband a brother Floyd Little Palisades Colorado a half brother George Dusman Detroit and three half sisters Elsie Crist Savanna Edna Nesmith Los Angeles and Edna Smidth Hinsdale Il Services will be held at 2 pm Thursday at the Yocom Murdoch chapel with Rev Richard Goins Burial will be in Oak Shade cemetery Friends may call at the chapel.

Perry R. Williams Fifth Avenue Marion Alta G. Little Havelock Williams Moline Marion Christian Church Floyd Little Palisades Colo George Dusman Detroit Elsie Crist Savanna Edna Nesmith Los Angeles Edna Smidth Hinsdale Yocom- Murdoch Chapel Richard Goins Oak Shade Cemetery

Farm Sold Near Marion and Local Birth News

The 125 acre farm of W G Byse three miles north of Marion sold to C W Crawford of near Robins for about 250 dollars per acre. Sale handled by E V Carey of Marion. Mr and Mrs Milton Sills announce the birth of a daughter Susan Marie Monday at University hospital in Iowa City.

W. G. Byse Marion C. W. Crawford Robins E. V. Carey Milton Sills Seventh Avenue Susan Marie University Hospital Iowa City

Gas Leak At O K Drive In Reports No Damage

Fire department responded to a gas leak near the kitchen stove at the O K Drive In at 10 15 p m Monday no damage occurred. Other notes include a lost Des Moines Register receipt book contact Dick Downey and several social visits among local residents.

O.K Des Moines Register Dick Downey

Hollinshead To Attend Education Conference

Dr. Byron S. Hollinshead will consult at a Washington DC education conference on Higher Education hosted by the American Council on Education. He joins section chair Dr. Everett N. Case of Colgate University and fellow leaders in the national program.

Byron S. Hollinshead National Service Washington, D.C American Council On Education Hollinshead Everett N. Case Colgate University Coe George Zook A.C.E

Mrs Ethel Daws and William E Caldwell Wed in Cedar Rapids

Mrs Ethel Daws of Marion and William E Caldwell of Cedar Rapids were married Monday evening at the Christian parsonage by Rev Richard Goins. Attendants were Mrs Kenneth Roth and Charles W Schmatt Jr. Caldwell works as a night watchman for the North Western railroad. A dinner for 11 followed at the O K Drive In. The couple will reside at 1024 Tenth street SE Cedar Rapids.

Ethel Daws Marion William E. Caldwell Cedar Rapids Christian Parsonage Richard Goins Kenneth Roth Charles W. Schmatt, Jr Caldwell North Western Railroad O. K Tenth Street

Chamber Elects 6 New Directors

Marion Chamber of Commerce annual dinner confirms six new directors Beryl Dickey George Hanry H F Lockwood Ralph Potter Carl Stuber and Fred Weber holdovers Renfer Bezdek Sever son Harvey O'Brien remain on board Frank LaBarge James Grunewald Henry Katz Don Torrence J O Sheets Stan Hotle depart. Financials show a 220 29 balance expenses 7 219 and 754 in the fly control fund with 505 30 start and 700 contributed by Red Cross and Marion Community Chest. Dinner served to 50 at Legion hall. Installation news from Grand Lodge Ladies Encampment auxiliaries lists Mrs W J Fleisher Mrs Harrison Booze Mrs Everett Lurth and Mrs Effie Miller with guests from Marion.

Marion Chamber of Commerce Beryl Dickey George Hanry H. F. Lockwood Ralph Potter Carl Stuber Fred Weber Irwin Renfer Art Bezdek, Jr B. T. Severson Norman Harvey Dale Miner George O’brien Frank LaBarge James Grunewald Henry Katz Don Torrence J. O. Sheets Stan Hotle Renfer Fly Control Red Cross Marion Legion Hall American Legion Auxiliary

Marion Meet Schedule and Local Social Notes

Morrison, Verle Thompson, Frank Luse and Ivan Mann are mentioned in connection with next year’s meet to be held in Marion. Ralph Rauch of Robins, a First Marine Division reserve member, will depart for the West Coast on October 17. Mr and Mrs Paul Kimmerle of Rowley and their son John were dinner guests in the W L Morgan home. Mrs Lenna Mc Cannon of Des Moines, formerly of Marion, recently visited the Morgan home.

Ralph Rauch of Robins First Marine Division West Coast Paul Kimmerle Rowley John W. L. Morgan Lenna McCannon Des Moines Marion Morgan

Hickenlooper Blames State Dept for Korea Losses

Sen. Rourke B. Hickenlooper, campaigning for re election, told about 100 Boone county Republicans that American losses in Korea are caused by the states department he branded stupid and conspiratorial. He linked the situation to decisions made at Yalta and Potsdam.

BOONE Rourke B. Hickenlooper State Department Korea Hickenlooper Boone County Russia Yalta Potsdam

Curran Tries Third Escape, Soon Caught

Donald M. Curran, 40, who was committed to Independence State hospital last February after a Cedar Rapids shooting, escaped again on Tuesday before Buchanan County Sheriff Emery Hart recaptured him at 11 a.m. He had fired a revolver into a house at 1320 D Avenue NE, while a 43-year-old widow hid inside.

Donald M. Curran Independence State Hospital Cedar Rapids Curran Buchanan County Emery Hart D Avenue NE

Grahl Ordered To Duty In Washington Oct. 12

Col. Charles H. Grahl Iowa director of selective service said he has received orders to report Oct. 12 to National Selective Service headquarters in Washington for duty.

Des Moines Charles H. Grahl Iowa Selective Service National Selective Service Washington

Cornerstone for Coe Chapel To Be Laid Sunday

Cornerstone laying for the T M Sinclair Memorial chapel at Coe college is set for 2 p m Sunday with President Byron S Hollinshead presiding Arthur Poe will wield the trowel and Owen Elliott will speak Dr Willard Lampe will be principal speaker representing the Sinclair family is Thomas G Sinclair of Indianapolis Indiana secretary treasurer of Kingan meat packing firm and trustee at Hanover college The first chapel at Coe was destroyed by fire in 1947 and the replacement is named for T M Sinclair The cornerstone box will include a copy of The Cedar Rapids Gazette the college catalog and other campus and national life publications

T. M. Sinclair Memorial Coe College Byron S. Hollinshead Arthur Poe Owen Elliott University of Iowa Willard Lampe Sinclair Thomas G. Sinclair Indianapolis Ind Kingan Meat Packing Firm Hanover College T. M. Sinclair Cedar Rapids Coe Board of Trustees College

Iowa Doctor Rescued By Helicopter In Wyoming Bear Trip

A 74-year-old Akron physician, Dr. J. E. Kerr, was evacuated by helicopter to a Cody hospital after a bear hunting trip in the Absaroka mountains. He suffered possible broken ribs when his horse rolled on an icy slope last Friday, with swollen streams delaying an earlier horseback evacuation. His son reported the doctor is in care in Cody.

Cody, Wyo INS Akron Cody Wyo J. E. Kerr Absaroka Mountains

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