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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1954
Page
2
Daily Record reports frigid highs and scattered showers across cities including Bismarck Minneapolis Chicago and New York with detailed forecasts and wind data. The section lists speeding fines traffic violations and numerous civil judgments and municipal court defaults, followed by funeral services for multiple individuals across towns.
Lloyd H. Gray, 53, formerly of Cedar Rapids, died Saturday in Lebanon Indiana after moving there to live with his daughter. He suffered heart trouble and was found slumped in his car after reporting illness at a welding shop. Survived by wife Betty and daughter Mrs. Frank Mortier of Lebanon.
In Memphis Tennessee E H Crump veteran political boss and 80 is critically ill from a heart disorder. He was described as somewhat weaker by his physician after being ill since Wednesday.
Walde mar J. Gallman was sworn in Friday as the new U.S. ambassador to Iraq, succeeding Burton Y. Berry who retired from the Foreign Service last summer.
Robert Caldwell describes an us to us campaign to fund local services for youth sick and aged in Cedar Rapids. The final division starts fundraising next Monday with a 50 percent of 270362 goal targeted by Oct 18. Media events and a Masquerade kickoff precede the drive.
The coast guard reported two men rescued and many survivors sighted about 150 miles east southeast of Cape Henry from the ore freighter Mormackite s. The 6,000 ton vessel, with 48 crew and no passengers, sank early Thursday amid high winds and rough seas while bound from Buenos Aires to Baltimore.
In DeLand Florida a man and woman visiting jailed relatives were arrested. Fred Alderman visited his parents and sister charged with lottery offenses and was jailed for drunkenness. Bertha Carter visiting her husband was charged with driving without a license. Both posted bonds and left.
President Eisenhower delivers a nationwide TV radio address highlighting achievements of the Republican-led administration and 83rd Congress. He cites tax cuts, payroll reductions, strong armed forces, and new social programs while urging GOP precinct workers to recruit allies nationwide. NBC Mutual CBS report cutoffs noted.
President Eisenhower spoke for television and radio Friday night before his address was cut off about half a minute before his text ended. A CBS announcer reported the interruption during the nationwide program.
The joint atomic energy committee postponed its hearings on the Dixon Yates power contract until after the November elections due to a lack of quorum amidst mid campaign. Chairman W Sterling Cole and Vice-chairman Bourke Hickenlooper proposed reporting back on November 4 to reconvene the proceedings. Senators opposing the deal argued the delay aims to push approval before the Senate returns.
J B McAllister 82 longtime Cedar Rapids native died Saturday at his home in Huron South Dakota He moved to Huron in 1907 farmed near there later serving as county commissioner and state legislator Funeral arrangements will be announced later He was survived by his wife two sons Glenn and Lloyd a daughter Velma five sisters Ada Wright Minnie Jones Elsie Lattner Elsie Keller and Mrs Richard Cypra and two granddaughters
Marilyn Monroe battles a flu recurrence while at home after filing for divorce from Joe DiMaggio. She returned to work at the studio, then was sent home Friday with the studio expecting her back Monday.
In Salisbury England Mrs. Mavis Wheeler a 40 year old divorcee was found guilty of maliciously wounding Lord Vivian her married lover after a 214 hour jury deliberation. She received a six month prison sentence as spectators protested in the historic courtroom.
In Judge Floyd Philbrick’s court on Saturday George W. Fry 78 of Viola pleaded guilty to drunk driving and was fined 300 dollars plus costs. Frank Flaherty 25 of Mediapolis pled guilty to second offense drunk driving and was fined 500 dollars. Fry was arrested Friday night after erratic driving on a gravel road north of Springville and had no license. Flaherty, arrested after an August 13 accident on Highway 150 near Hiawatha, had previously been convicted in Louisa County on February 6, 1954.
Ralph E. Swallom, 32, of Palo, pled innocent to uttering a forged instrument in Judge Floyd Phil brick's court. Bond set at $2,000. He is accused of cashing a forged $65 check on October 2 in Cedar Rapids drawn on the Pale Savings Bank.
Eldon Miller Inc on Saturday dismissed a property damage suit filed against Ruan Transport Corporation. Ruan also dismissed a counter claim filed against the Miller firm.
The Navy announces new Marlin P-5M-2 anti-submarine seaplanes with longer range and higher speed for a Pacific patrol squadron at Alameda California. The plane features a T-shaped tail for better control and two Wright engines delivering greater speed than the P-5M-1 and a longer range.
Chicago authorities reveal John W. Nelson 68 left an estate valued around 150000. Bank books show 16000 in savings 120000 in stock 6900 cash and 6300 in US savings bonds. No will found. Nelson died of a heart attack and had lived as a roomer with the Swansons for 18 years.
The Labor Department reported initial unemployment insurance claims fell by 4,700 to 241,000 for the week ended October 2, the lowest level in a year amid improving job market signals.
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