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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1952

Page

2

Peace Hope Dashed by Vishinsky at United Nations

Soviet Foreign Minister Vishinsky told the United Nations General Assembly that Western hopes for an early Korea armistice are dashed. He backed Poland’s immediate armistice plan and accused the United States of using the war for capitalist profits while denying germ warfare charges.

United Nations, N.Y Vishinsky U.N U.S U.N. General Assembly Kremlin Poland Korea

Louisiana Governor Attacks Mitchell Tactics Over Eisenhower

Governor Robert Kennon accuses Democratic National Committeeman Stephen Mitchell of strong-arm methods against bolting leaders. Kennon says the actions could boost Eisenhower support in Louisiana and notes Texas Governor Shivers shares his anger. He cites a large voter bloc and recalls his anti Truman record.

Baton Rouge Robert Kennon Stephen Mitchell Kennon Mitchell Louisiana Dwight Eisenhower Texas Alan Shivers Eisenhower Shivers Mitchel

Weather Outlook Fair Tonight and Sunday

Fair conditions continue tonight and Sunday with lows around 32 to 34 degrees. Highs Sunday near 58 to 62 degrees. At 2 30 p m temperatures span from 65 in the northwest to 67 in the southeast.

Loweae

Fire destroys three buildings in Vinton on Fourth Street

Early today a blaze in Merlin's tavern owned by Merlin Hockin spread to the adjacent Big Wheel tavern owned by Charles Farcell and a third building owned by Clare Jewell. The two brick structures lacked a fire wall and the roofs caved in while one apartment on the second floor was occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Lane who lost all belongings. Cause undetermined. walls stayed standing. Spectal to The Gazette. VINT

Vinton Merlin Hockin Fred Martin Charles Farcell Clare Jewell Lloyd Lane Fourth Street B Avenues the Gazette VINT

Morse Breaks With Eisenhower to Back Stevenson

Senator Morse of Oregon declared he will vote for Adlai Stevenson, saying Eisenhower has shown demagoguery and dangerous desertion. He praised Stevenson and disavowed active campaigning for Eisenhower, calling for independent Republicanism.

Washington Morse Ore Adlai Stevenson Eisenhower Dwight Eisenhower

Harvester Workers Move to Oust FEU Union in Quad Cities

A drive by International Harvester Co. employees in Rock Island and East Moline to replace the Farm Equipment United Electrical Workers Union with a new bargaining agent gained momentum. Organizers report about 900 signatures collected from 600 production workers and 300 inactive workers, targeting an NLRB election against FEUE Local 109 and Local 156 amid plant strikes since August 20.

Rock Island, Lll International Harvester Co Quad-Cities United Electrical Workers Union Rock Island Farmall National Labor Relations Board Larry Shaw Moline Farrmall Metals Employes Co-operative Association East Moline

Matthews, Envoy To Ireland, Dies

Ambassador to Ireland Francis FP. Matthews, 65, died at his Omaha home after a heart attack. A prominent Is lay leader and former navy secretary, he announced his resignation in Dublin at year end and had planned to return to Ireland early next week on a family visit.

Omaha INS Ireland Francis FP. Matthews Matthews Navy Dublin

Dallas Strikes at Waste of Water

A Dallas citizen faced a possible fine up to 200 for wasting water as the city restricted usage. Water stock, depleted by three years of growth, neared a four month supply and officials warned residents not to wash cars or water lawns under threat of fines.

Dallas Texas

Court Hears Death Story Of Grammer

In Baltimore, the case of G Edward Grammer includes a confession where the New York businessman admits bludgeoning his wife 33 and staging a car crash to mimic an accidental death. The judge ruled the statement admissible, noting no police brutality.

Baltimore G. Edward Grammer New York Grammer Herman Moser Mathida Mizibrocky U.N Anselm Sodara Mizibrocky

Eisenhower pledges fair employment push in 48 states

In Newark, Eisenhower says if elected he will confer with 48 state governors to lead a program guaranteeing economic rights for all citizens. He vows to support a nationwide fair employment program and urges governors to take decisive action with his backing at their disposal.

Newark Dwight D. Eisenhower Truman Eisenhower

Stevenson Attacks Texas GOP at State Fair Campaign Swing

Adlai Stevenson met with prominent Texas Democrats in Dallas Fort Worth and Fort Worth during a three city swing. He blasted Eisenhower for endorsing conservative Republican senators and warned Texans against switching loyalties while challenging claims about school funding and tidelands. He urged loyalty to the Democratic party and defend the supreme court rulings while praising Texas free spirit.

Uvalde Texas Adlai Stevenson Garner Dallas Fort Worth Dwight Eisenhower Stevenson Qoyster Washington Chesapeake Bay Great Lakes Shivers Democratic Party Supreme Court Tidelands United States Steve United States Senate

Hoover Ike clash over civil rights and Marshall praise

CBS radio and WHBF-TV will air Herbert Hoover speaking on the GOP. WMT will rebroadcast at 10 30. Eisenhower calls George C Marshall a patriot and denies trimming him from Milwaukee remarks. He criticizes the McCarran immigration law and cites Truman veto.

Ike Truman Adlai Herbert Hoover G.O.P CBS Radio and TV Tonight Whbf-Tv WMT Eisenhower McCarran Italy Greece Europe

Babies Born Ten Hours Apart to CR Sisters

EAST HAMPTON Conn UP two first graders and a one year old companion admitted Saturday they were involved in a three week spree of thefts from local businesses. The girls and the companion allegedly took money and merchandise totaling hundreds of dollars. Their mothers said the births occurred within hours of each other, linking family events to the incident.

East Hampton, Conn Bigagi Clabntine Wiliam F. Burk Eleventh Street Ona Ren Anttane Robert Witters J Avenue Meri State Police Robert N. Rancy Burk Witters Kundie

Pioneer officer Loomis dies at 92

William Anson Loomis aged 92, a veteran lawman who battled Old West bandits, died Friday in Santa Monica. His career spanned frontier policing and later years as a pioneering figure among officers.

William Anson Loomis

Byrd Declines Endorsement of Stevenson in Virginia

Senator Byrd of Virginia says he cannot endorse the Stevenson Sparkman ticket or the Democratic platform. He states he remains a Virginia Democrat and declines to urge votes for any candidate. Vice President Barkley, speaking in Arlington, criticizes any Democrat who votes Republican.

Winchester Byrd Virginia Dwight Eisenhower Adlai Stevenson South Barkley Arlington Thomas Jefferson

Yanks Seize Last Triangle Hold of Reds in Korea

In Korea on Saturday American infantrymen battered Chinese forces from their final Triangle Hill position amid fierce hand to hand fighting. Sabre jets shot down two MiG-15s as Gen. John R. Hodge observed frontline action during a tour of units. The UN offensive began last Tuesday and earlier peaks fell to UN forces.

Seoul Triangle Hill Korea U.S Pike's Peak Triangle Heights John R. Hodge U. S Triangle Jane Russell Sandy U.N

Republicans Lash Back at Truman Nazism Charge

Republican leaders and allies denounce Harry Truman after he accused Dwight Eisenhower of adopting Nazi theories and attack the GOP on immigration. Taft, Summerfield, Lodge, Myer, and Mundt condemn the remarks as false and harmful, urging withdrawal and criticizing the president’s campaign conduct.

Washingson Harry Truman Dwight Eisenhower Truman G.O.P Willling Arthur Summerfield Gov. Lodge Connecticut Eugene Myer The Washington Post Sen. Mundt R-S.d

Grandmother Bank Robber Stuns California Teller

A gray haired woman in her sixties robbed a Los Angeles bank on Friday. Marguerite Everet, a teller, said the grandmotherly bandit shoved a bag and whispered to fill it with money. The suspect escaped with about $1000 and vanished into a crowd.

Los Angeles Marguerite Everet Miss Everett

Small Boys Lie on Tracks To Stop Trains

Two Cedar Rapids boys aged three and four lay on tracks near Ninth Avenue SE on Friday afternoon, halting a switching locomotive. Police received a report at 4:25 PM and turned the children over to their parents for discipline. Names were not listed on police records.

Cedar Davnds News Cedar Rapids Ninth Avenue SE

Wage Board Cuts Soft Coal Wage Boost

The Wage Stabilization Board reduced the 1.90 daily wage increase won by John L. Lewis by 40 cents, approving 1.59 for soft coal workers. About 350,000 miners are affected as 150,000 already walked out. a general Monday shutdown was anticipated amid stockpiles near 80 days. Archibald Cox defended the decision as balancing inflation and fairness.

Washington Wage Stabilization Board John L. Lewis Archibald Cox Lewis WSH Cox Congress Roger Putnam

Raven at London Zoo Shouts Get on with it

A London Zoo raven perches calmly yet shrilly repeats Get on with it instead of Never more, zoo official says. The unusual vocalization adds a quirky note to weekend visitors at the famed menagerie.

London

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