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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1955

Page

2

Weather and city notices from Daily Record 1935

The page reports a weather forecast with high 80s and increasing southerly winds for Tuesday, plus cooler north and mild elsewhere. It lists numerous local fines and court actions, birthdays and births, service notices in multiple towns, and a series of legal filings including divorces and petitions, with addresses and names such as Marion residents Richard Todd and Wayne Lewis, and closures for accidents and safety violations.

Bimarck Chica Denver Duluth Oe Sekneille Rapid City Lanseles Seattle

Municipal Court Policing Fines In Mt Pleasant And Davenport

Police division notes fines for multiple drivers including Paul Merkowitz of Mt Pleasant and Garland Davis Jr of 710 Ninth Avenue SE with $5 and $10 costs respectively. Howard Lannom forfeited $30 appearance bond for license issue, Frederick Iben cited, La Questa Davis paid $5, and John Rauch and Howard Lannom faced $105 bonds for reckless driving. William Offutt of Davenport fined $100 plus costs for related offense. failure to stop for traffic sign noted with incomplete detail.

Paul Merkowitz Mt. Pleasant Mich Garland Davis, Jr Ninth Avenue SE Howard Lannom Fifteenth Avenue SW Frederick Iben Anamosa la Questa Davis Ninth Avenue, SE John Rauch Marengo Fifteenth Avenue William Offutt Davenport

Two Motorists Lose Licenses In Reckless Driving Case

Howard Lannom, 86 Fifteenth Avenue SW, and John Rauch of Marengo each drew 60 day suspensions of their licenses when they failed to appear in municipal court on reckless driving charges. Judge Charles Benesh ordered the suspensions and forfeited appearance bonds of 105 dollars posted at arrest.

Howard Lannom Fifteenth Avenue John Rauch Marengo Charles Benesh

Fire Kills 4 in Iowa Home Blaze Near La Porte City

A fatal house fire near La Porte City Iowa killed a family of four including three children and left two others unaccounted for as flames trapped residents inside a two story structure. Firefighters arrived to find the building a tinderbox and could not enter for hours. Funeral services are set for Tuesday afternoon in La Porte City. In Lenox Iowa a farm house blaze destroyed by a furnace spark. Campbell reported starting the fire and roof and furniture on the ground floor were damaged but saved.

Brown Smelser Lenox Leland Campbell Here Campbell Gazette la Porte City Bert Smelser Glan Donna Michael

Man Injured in Fall from Ladder

Robert Kitterman a 35 year old employee of Kennedy Paint Company suffered a back injury Monday afternoon after falling from a scaffold at a car parked on C Street SW Rauch was arrested at 7 27 p m He was taken by ambulance to St Luke s hospital for treatment at Fifth Street E The incident occurred near 3223 Mansfield Avenue NE

Robert Kitterman Mansfield Avenue Segamee Ie C Street Vine Avenue Rauch First Avenue St. Luke's Hospital Fifth Street Kitterman Kennedy Paint Company Tay Barker Ray Elisha Barker Avenue NE Barker Thirty-sixth Street

Report Asked on Kinship Firings in Government

The Senate constitutional rights subcommittee asked the Civil Service Commission for a report on all cases where government workers were fired on security grounds due to kinship or marriage links. The panel also seeks review of Fred Karpoff Jr.'s dismissal as an aeronautical research scientist tied to a theory of guilt by kinship.

Washington Senate Constitutional Rights Civil Service’. Commission Lon Hocker Un!l Civil Service Commission Commission Fred Karpoff, Jr Cleveland Hocker Karpoff

Zoologists Learn Why Skunk Pink

In Southport North Carolina zoologists traced a rare pink skunk to a workman who claimed he was sprayed while about to paint a room. The animal appeared pink after the skunk used a paint loaded spray to scare him off.

Southport N.C

Mother urged to shun Mississippi in murder trial

Chicago report says Mamie E. Bradley, mother of a Negro boy killed in Mississippi, was told to stay out of Mississippi and not testify at the trial of two white men indicted for the murder. She will decide on witness status only after receiving a written invitation to appear.

Chicago Mississippi Mamie E. Bradley

Assorted Display At Chicago Post Office Auctioned Items

At the Chicago post office more unclaimed merchandise was offered for auction including 300 pounds of feathers 50 pounds of slovebird seed and 60 Liberace charm bracelets as part of the items displayed for sale on Monday.

Chicago

Girl Suffers Injuries In Motorcycle Accident

Thelma Reynolds, 29, of 415 Fourteenth Street SE sustained a right leg injury when a motorcycle she rode collided with a car on highway 150 near Bennett. She was taken to St Luke's hospital for treatment after a piece of chrome trim pierced her leg and had to be removed.

Thelma Reynolds Fourteenth Street Highway 150 Bennett St. Luke's Hospital

Surgery Patient Reigns as Queen in Photo Page

A green eyed Southern belle from Germantown Tenn Kathryn Rodgers 19 recently recovered from facial plastic surgery reigns as national college queen. She won the title Sunday at the University of Mississippi after tearfully revealing she had completed corrective operations on facial scars from an automobile accident three months earlier. The event featured 27 coeds from states where their colleges sponsored beauty contests.

Asbury Park, N. J Kathryn Rodgers Germantown Tenn University of Mississippi

Electronic brain speeds up check distribution in Cleveland

The Chesapeake and Ohio lines announced the first use of an electronic brain to prepare dividend checks. More than 90,000 quarterly checks were printed in the Remington Computing Center in New York for the period ending June 30. Machines to handle the process will be installed at the Cleveland headquarters later. the task, usually a multi day clerical effort, was completed in under half a day.

Cleveland Ohio Chesapeake and Ohio Rails Reminston New York

iCity Seeks More Right of Way for Cottage Grove SE

City officials move to acquire additional property to widen Cottage Grove avenue SE from First Avenue to Forest Drive as part of the major streets plan for an 80 foot right of way. Negotiations are led by Public Improvements Commissioner Stolba with Planning Director Moore handling eastern parcels. Council also approves installing school signals at Cottage Grove and First Avenue E.

Cottage Grove Avenue W. W. Stolba First Avenue Forest Drive Tom Moore Thirtyfourth Street Stolba City Plan Commission Cottage Grove Frank Young Plan Commission George Cockburn First Avenue E

Amvets condemn civil defense plan at national convention

Philadelphia AP Amvets 11th annual convention closed with a harsh attack on the administration's civil defense program and a critique of the 84th Congress. A resolution denied any real civil defense, warning cities and civilians face danger from a hydrogen bomb threat and that current policies risk millions of lives. National commander Rudolph G. Pesata, Berwyn, became leader after a tight election.

Philadelphia Amvets Cvil Washington Congress Rudolph G. Pesata Berwyn

Violator of Parole Arrested in Illinois

A 45-year-old former Chicago man Earl E. Finstrom, sought since 1953 for breaking parole on a false check conviction, was arrested in Oak Park Illinois. He had been given a suspended seven-year sentence at Fort Madison state penitentiary on December 8 1952. Authorities say Finstrom violated the suspension by failing to honor outstanding Cedar Rapids checks. Sheriff’s office planned to pick him up and return him to Fort Madison.

Chicago Linn County Oak Park Earl E. Finstrom Fort Madison State Penitentiary Finstrom Cedar Rapids Fort Madison

Molotov To Head Soviet Delegation At UN Assembly

United Nations sources say Soviet Foreign Minister Molotov will head the Russian delegation at the UN General Assembly session starting September 20 in New York. A Miami report had claimed Molotov’s removal from post amid speculation of a setback.

United Nations N. Y UNNS U.N Monjay Molotov U.N. General Assembly Miami

Cedar Rapids man gets five years for Marion break in

William D. Campbell, 48, of Cedar Rapids, was sentenced to five years in Fort Madison state penitentiary after pleading guilty to a larceny at the Jones Novak Plumbing and Heating Co. in Marion on a Sunday afternoon. A breaking and entering charge was dropped. Companion Robert A. Fouts of Cedar Rapids had previously received a ten year sentence on a related B and E charge.

William D. Campbell Cedar Rapids Fort Madison Marion Campbell Jones-Novak Plumbing and Heating Company Robert AD. Fouts State Penitentiary

Dress Designer Held in death by own action Pact with Mate

Multiple obituaries note deaths in Cedar Rapids and New York. Ottilie Andersen of Cedar Rapids, 44 years, died after long illness. born 1889 in Aalborg Denmark, survived by husband Oswald, daughter Mrs William Peterson, sons Martin and Oswald Jr., siblings in Aalborg, and three grandchildren. Anna Hubner, 88, of Cedar Rapids, died after long illness. born in Clinton County, survived by two sons, Rudy and Albert, six great-grandchildren, three sisters. Maude I Moore of Cedar Rapids, 71, died after car exposure to exhaust in Centralia. husband Rudolf found slumped in car, several notes, eight grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren.

Ottilie Andersen Oswald E. Andersen Eighth Avenue Cedar Rapids Aalborg Denmark Nerli William Peterson Martin S. Anders Oswald E. Anderson, Jr Los Angeles John Hubner Clinton County Anna Hubner Stratford American Legion Auxiliary Albert Rudy J. H. Hietkamp Montevideo Minn Julia Airhart Perry Ella Ankrey Long Beach Calif Otto Steele South Marion Barta- Hesser Hanson Mortuary Maude I. Moore Frances Becker Seventh Street Cedar la Cedar Rapids Jhusband Rudolf Centralia Rapids Farley George Koehler Plano Allil Donald Campbell Lil Kan Edwards Valu-L Zeta Keistler Kansas City Ables Daniel Moore Dren

Russian Attitude Softening Cited by State Dept Official

James F. Green, a long time State Department official, says there is notable softening in Russian speeches at the U N and in diplomacy, though the outcome is uncertain. He notes Moscow’s greater willingness to discuss armaments and atomic energy and mentions steps toward UNESCO and ILO engagement.

U.N Green State Department Unesco International Labor Organization U. N Human Rights Committee The Eleanor Roosevelt U.S. F Osway, Lord

Bottles Seized at Rochester Tavern

Cedar County Attorney William Norton reported a raid on Rudy's Bar in Rochester at 12 15 a.m. Officers seized several bottles and beer from patrons tables. No arrests were made. Mrs Becker and her husband, who owned the nut packing firm converted to investment in her ventures, were involved in a drink spree prior to the incident. Mrs Becker died after a failed attempt to summon help.

Tipton Cedar County William B. Norton Moore Cedar Memorial Thy Hauer Eatly Becker Norton Charles R. Willey

Marilyn Monroe Shaped Jet Boosts Speed 25 Percent

Airstart designers unveil a Marilyn Monroe shaped jet design reducing fuselage drag at transonic speeds. The area rule, developed by NACA scientist Richard Whitcomb, cuts drag and has raised top speeds by up to 25 percent on inaugural military aircraft tests.

Washington Aero- Digest National Advisory Committee For Aeronautics NACA Richard T. Whitcomb Langley Aeronautical Laboratory

Only 2 Coralville Cases Not Settled

DAVENPORT AP An entry filed in federal court shows only two disputed cases remain over land seized for the Coralville reservoir project near Iowa City. The cases involve James Riddle with 483.2 acres appraised at 98400 and Earl H Jacobs with 1676 acres appraised at 206255. Commissioners to review government appraisals will be named after Oct 1. Bids on the dam and spillway are to be opened Oct 18 at the Rock Island district Army Engineers office, with project completion aimed for December 1957.

Davenport Iowa City Coralville James Riddle Earl H. Jacobs Rock Island The Army Engineers

Zoning tweak grants tavern option in B-2 zone

Cerar Rapids city council gave preliminary approval to a zoning amendment correcting an omission in the latest revision. The measure would permit sale of beer or intoxicating beverages in B-2 commercial zones, aligning with the former straight commercial category. With two of three readings achieved, final passage is likely next week.

Cerar Rapids City Plan Commission

Lightning Strikes Home. Ceiling Knots Torn Out

In Jacksonville Florida Mrs A Y Smith found her knotty cypress wood ceiling ruined by a Sunday lightning strike. The bolt damaged the ceiling but caused no other major harm to the dwelling or occupants.

Jacksonville Fla A. Y. Smith

Elsa Maxwell Ends Celebrity Tour in Venice Return

Elsa Maxwell wraps up a 15 day celebrity tour of the wreck islands and returns to Venice with a host of notable guests in tow.

Elsa Venice Elsa Maxwell Wreek Islands

Dallas Negroes file suit over school admission denial

Federal court action filed Monday by 28 Dallas residents backed by the NAACP seeks a temporary injunction to bar the Dallas Independent School District from denying admission to public schools. The suit asserts discrimination against Negro children, with NAACP leaders stating parents resent the board’s attitude.

Dallas Dallas INS National Association For the Advancement of Colored People Dallas Iaolipe Eia Monte Bello Islands Australia Ministry of Supply Monte Bello Maralinga Britain B. E. Howell The NAACP

Albania to Free 13 Italians Held Since War

Albania announces the release of 13 Italian detainees held for wartime crimes and liberation era actions. The statement from Tirana indicates the prisoners will be freed as part of postwar reconciliation efforts.

London Albania

Polio Up Five Cases In Cedar Rapids August

Asst Health Officer Carl Smith reported Cedar Rapids saw five polio cases in August, more than double July's two. Measles led with ten cases, down from twenty one in July. mumps fell to eight from sixteen. Hepatitis one case and chicken pox three joined the month's tally. There were 20 fewer deaths in August, with a total of 78, including 3 females and 53 males.

Cedar Rapids Carl Smith Smith

Psychiatrists urge institutional care for Mrs. Silver

Philadelphia AP report: Two Commonwealth-appointed psychiatrists testified Gertrude Silver is too ill to face charges of being an accessory and conspiracy in her daughter's abortion death. They urged placement in a mental institution. Magistrate Elias Myers ordered $1,500 bail for further hearing but set no date, noting she should stay in an institution until she understands the charges.

Mrs. Silver Philadelphia Gertrude Silver Elias Myers

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Daily Recordsa C.R. Weather Nal Richard Todd Wayne Lewis Glenn McClintic, Jr Mt. Vernon Road Darrell Kyeh Third Avenue Jerry Falls Delhi Arlo Schultz Third Avenue SE Hattie Manon John Baumhoebner Johnson Avenue NW Francis Burgert Fifth Avenue SE Jack Rochlitz Washington eSqurey Avenue SE William Rose Municpal Airport Pollen County Linn Cownty Medical Society C.- Cee Ceca Lansing Dam McGregor Dubuque Keokuk Neenan Thomas Center Point Arnold Stanwood Neil Williams Boulevard Oberreuter W. MM. Watkins Weems Leonard St. Luke's Ritchie James Fourth Street Fedderson John Clarence Rouseh Maurice Eighteenth Street McAfee Jerry Linwood Street Bromson Fred Eleventh Avenue Harvey Mannen Robert Jacobi Harley Kephart, Jr H Street Joseph Douglas Forrest Switzer Accep Blackhawk First Street Herbert Cherry Ninth Avenue Roy Buck Iowa Gertrude Haars Alice Community Alice Cemetery Satchett-Murdoch Monticello J. George Mardorf St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church Oakwood Goettsch Solon Joseph Malatek Ely Brosh Funeral Home Kinross Rebecca Rhee Church of the Brethren Church Cemetery East Moline Jerry M. Zach Paul LeRoy Zach Edith Hannah Eighth Street Jerry H. Zach A Avenue NE Colorado Springs Col H. E. Schamberger Schamberger Helen Stone Mildred Stone Tenth Street Clifford R. Stone John E. Leary Mary Mu Leary Margaret E. Bliss Harold Bliss Ernest H. Zumbach Blanche Zumbach Bowling Street C Avenue Pfire Cutler Ralph Brown Renue Loans Cedar Rapids Loan Co Merchants Bk Peter F. Bezanson Rorey Whitehead Dial Temoved iCity Illinois Beatty-Bearle Murdoch Funeral Homes Centes Point Walker Mate Mra James F. Green U. S Council On World Questions Rochester Durant Marilyn Monroe Star Jewelry Co 2Nd St. SE Janeba Funeral Home 16Th Ave J. Street S.W John & Turner & Son John B. Lapes 2Rd Ave Mt. Vernee Newspap
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