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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1952
Page
1
The Daily Record reports fair weather with cooler northeast, warmer toward the west, and detailed temperatures for Wednesday through Friday. It also lists divorce petitions and decrees, a marriage license, multiple traffic fines, fire alerts, and local obituaries including Elgin Fred Kohler and Sigourney residents Pat Stan ton and Joseph Wittetoe, with service details.
A Democratic edge in national polls and battleground states leaves Democrats favored to retain control of the Senate this fall. With 34 contests, Democrats need 15 seats to hold power, while Republicans must win 21. Several races are tossups as both parties acknowledge tight odds and potential upsets.
Arthur Summerfield, chairman of the Republican national committee, denounces Adlai Stevenson for questioning Eisenhower's courage. He ridicules Stevenson's World War II record noting Stevenson did not serve in combat beyond a tennis game at the Army Navy Country Club.
The Daily News reports nine of 23 Columbia University professors who criticized Nixon are cited in House Committee files. The New York Post says the professors allege attacks were part of a scheme to suppress campus sentiment for Adlai Stevenson.
Red Cross Bloodmobile volunteers were urged to mail appointment cards to confirm each pledge for next week's visit. Theodore Kubicek explained confirmation ensures efficient operation as about 10 donors are scheduled every 15 minutes.
James Chase aged 20 of 1265 Twentieth Avenue SW was fined $25 and costs after pleading guilty to assault and battery. He was arrested Monday on Kenneth Sanborn’s complaint. Charles and Frank Chase were found not guilty.
Registration passed the 200 mark for the 39th annual East Iowa Veterinary Association meeting in Cedar Rapids at the Montrose hotel. Sessions run through Friday afternoon with technical papers by national veterinary and livestock authorities. A Thursday banquet and dance precedes a 9:30 a.m. Friday business meeting for reports and officer elections.
Ralph E. Blair, 40, of Marion pled guilty to a drunk driving charge before Judge J. E. Heiserman. Sentencing was deferred to 10 a.m. Nov. 3 after Blair was observed driving erratically at A avenue and Twelfth street NE and arrested by Deputy Sheriff Harlan Snyder Tuesday.
Emma Jacobs filed a $9,746.25 personal injury suit Wednesday against A. C. Shireman and Robert Shireman. She alleges fractures and other injuries from a collision three miles east of Central City on August 5, 1951, in a car owned by A. C. Shireman. She seeks damages for injuries and medical bills.
Harvard professors launch a nationwide mail campaign to raise funds to defeat Senators McCarthy and Jenner. Five thousand letters signed by Archibald MacLeish Arthur M. Schlesinger and Mark De Wolfe Howe claim the lawmakers threaten the liberal tradition.
In Wisconsin Stevenson contrasts GOP and Democratic stands on farm and flood control. He ridicules Eisenhower's shift and McCarthy ties. The rally draws 12,000 in Milwaukee, outpacing Eisenhower and Truman crowds, as Stevenson calls for unity and loyalty screening of public servants.
Taft accuses Truman of demagoguery and lying as he defends the 80th Congress. He blames Democratic policy for high costs, defends Roosevelt’s era gains, and challenges Stevenson’s stance on foreign aid. Taft praises Eisenhower and teases political feud across Shenandoah and Council Bluffs audiences.
Argonne National Laboratory announced Thursday in Chicago that its newest atom smashing cyclotron is now in operation. Built by Collins Radio Company of Cedar Rapids at a cost of 966 456.50 the machine is the second such cyclotron produced by Collins. It is a 60 inch accelerator designed for nuclear reaction studies and radioisotope production with an intense beam of charged particles.
Eisenhower challenged Truman accusations and defended his 1945 stance favoring hope and preparedness. He argued the USSR sought a workable friendship but was duplicitous, proposing a broad wartime psychological warfare effort using all government resources. He urged tighter integration of foreign policy, defense, and aid to deter war.
County attorney argues Rodin's actions and drinking led to a baby's death, while defense contends lack of evidence and police bias. Rodin admits a prior felony and testifies detailing Aug 8 into Aug 9 events, including drinks and driving with a child passenger.
Sixteen residents petitioned the city council to curb salvage yards in the 1200 block of Favenue NE operated by Padzensky's Auto Market and M. Feder and Sons. They cited rats, fire hazards from tires, standing water and smoke from fires, urging action and inspections by health, fire, and building departments.
Rep Judd accuses President Truman of needless concessions to the Soviet Union at Potsdam 1945 after Eisenhower warned against concessions. He cites contact before Potsdam and Forrestal’s diary notes claiming Eisenhower advised keeping Russians out of the Pacific war.
Cedar Rapids city council approved four parking and traffic measures on the northeast side. Two stop signs will be placed on Franklin Avenue NE at Twenty seventh Street stopping Franklin Avenue traffic for Twenty seventh Street. Parking prohibitions cover B Avenue NE from Twentieth to Twenty first Streets and a 60 foot stretch west from Twentieth Street between 2 and 4 pm, plus north side restrictions on B Avenue 30 feet north of Twentieth and on Twentieth Street east side 30 feet north of B Avenue.
Carrie Wenig Den linger lifelong Cedar Rapids resident dies at home after lingering illness. Services set for 1 30 p m Friday at Turner chapel with Rector D A Loferski of St John s Episcopal church. Burial at Oak Hill cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel.
Martha Kane Garnett died at home at 10 p.m. Wednesday after a long illness. Born in County Down Ireland on August 5 1869 she lived in Cedar Rapids 28 years. Survived by husband Robert Lewis Garnett a late daughter Dr W Leslie Garnett of Kent Ohio a son Adrian of San Francisco and a sister Mrs Charles Gilmore of Brooklyn Iowa Services will be held at Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories at 2 p.m. Saturday with Rev Keith Taber officiating. Friends may call Brady Mortuary after 2 p.m. Friday until 11:30 a.m. Saturday.
A Des Moines boy about three years old named Robert William Sir[i]us drowned after falling into a fish pond while playing nearby. Police and the fire department rescue squad tried to revive him but were unsuccessful.
Cedar Rapids mayor proclaims Register Now Week from Oct 13 to 18 to urge unregistered citizens to complete voter registration before the Nov 4 general election. City Hall hours and a Saturday Oct 25 deadline are noted, with residents advised on eligibility and address changes.
The supreme court postponed arguments on the constitutionality of school segregation for Negro and white children until December 8. The delay pushes any ruling past the election, with prior dates set for October 14 and 15.
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