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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1949
Page
1
Cedar Rapids city approves a three department preclearance system for moving buildings. Street and traffic officials plan routes while the arborist minimizes tree trimming, and all utilities must sign off before a moving permit is issued.
Iowa forecast notes cloudy mild conditions with light rain mainly in the east on Saturday. Highs 72 to 75, winds 15 to 20 mph, shifting NW in the west. Lows 45 to 50 Saturday night. Sun–Mon fair cooler, then cooler with showers by midweek. Next five days show 0.25–0.50 inch rain and 2–5 degrees above normal. Also reports polllen counts and police court brief notices.
Daniel Valenzuela 21, itinerant carnival worker, faces first degree murder charges in the fatal shooting of Colorado state highway patrolman Harold Bechtelheimer. Richard Mc Kenna 16, a New York runaway, charged as accessory after coroner’s jury links Bechtelheimer’s death to the incident in Castle Rock. Valenzuela confessed and implicated McKenna in the holdup and car theft in Denver.
Fort Worth Texas experienced the first fatal B-36 round the world crash as five airmen died when the bomber failed on takeoff from Carswell Air Base and plunged into Lake Worth. Eight crew members were rescued and the body of T/Sgt William G Seymour was recovered. Four others were feared drowned.
Coe College expands its popular Great Books course with a three member teaching staff led by Dr. Byron S. Hollinshead Dr. Vernon Lichtenstein and Dr. Gordon McNeil. First readings include Koestler Darkness at Noon Sophocles plays and Machiavellis The Prince. Tuition is 15 and classes begin Sept 19.
ECA Administrator Paul Hoffman, returning from a tour of seven Marshall Plan countries, said communists are weaker and Europe is on the mend. He stressed the goal to put Europe back on its feet and off America's back, noting overall production 15 percent above prewar levels and Britain 50 percent higher.
Republican state committee unanimously nominates John Foster Dulles for Senate. Democratic committee in New York City nominates Herbert Lehman by acclamation, with Liberal party backing. Special election set for November 8 to fill the unexpired term of Bert Wagner. Dulles has served since July 7 as interim appointee.
Deaths notice for Amand Halsch aged 109 Twelfth Street SE lists funeral at Immaculate Conception Church at 9 am Saturday conducted by Rt. Rev. John M. Molloy. Burial in Mt Calvary cemetery. Msgr. Molloy and the Girl Foresters will recite the Rosary at 7 30 p m Friday in Brady mortuary where friends may call.
Funeral services for Frank B. Griffin aged, at 1 30 p m Saturday conducted by Rev A White in the Chapel of Memories at Cedar Memorial cemetery Friends may call at Brady mortuary until noon Saturday.
Mrs. Sanford Reed aged longtime Linn county and Cedar Rapids resident dies Thursday. Services in Turner chapel at 1 30 p m conducted by Rev Charles E Thompson pastor of the Church of the Open Bible. Burial in Shiloh Cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel.
Earl M Stahle of 809 Eighteenth Avenue SW died at the Methodist church in Solon. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday with burial in Linwood Cemetery Cedar Rapids where American Legion Stinocher Post will conduct military rites. Friends may call at Brosh funeral home Solon after 4 p.m. Friday.
Doris Kay Meyer infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard Lee Meyer of Central City died in a Cedar Rapids hospital at 2 20 am Surviving are her parents and grandparents Oliver Grishaber Central City and Maryana Hansen Cedar Rapids Private services will be in Turner chapel at 10 30 am Saturday conducted by Rev D A Loferski Burial Cedar Memorial Cemetery
Eugene Paul Boesenberg two day old son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul L. Boesenberg of Olin died in a Cedar Rapids hospital at 3 30 p m Thursday He was born Sept 13 in Cedar Rapids Surviving include a brother Kenneth James and grandparents Mr and Mrs Earl Demery of Cedar Rapids and Mr and Mrs Henry Boesenberg of Manchester Graveside services at Cedar Memorial Cemetery 1 30 p m Monday conducted by Rev John B Wieand Church of the Brethren Friends may call at Turner chapel
The Superior Court continued discussion on municipal courts with committee members split on deferring action. Proponents argued administration of justice justifies costs, while opponents warned of possible two municipal courts and tax burdens. The report divided into two divisions with votes reflecting support and opposition.
Ray J. Mills of Iowa Mutual Liability Insurance Co is named to the Insurance Department committee of the National Chamber of Commerce. Mills is among eight Iowans chosen for national chamber posts as part of a broader panel of over 500 business leaders forming 30 committees to shape policy for the coming year.
Bob LaFontaine head of the Young Men's bureau fly control committee urged Cedar Rapids residents to continue spraying their premises as fly breeding remains high. He said chilly weather this week has not eliminated flies and stressed we must persist through the fly season to keep the problem under control.
Sheriff James Smith names a six man commission to hear condemnation proceedings by the Iowa Electric Light and Power Company against James J. Lamb owner and Emil Trsl tenant for a 115000 volt transmission line right of way in section 1 Fairfax township. The panel reports to Sheriff Smith at 9 a.m. September 28. Members include John Wiley Palo L A Hinton Coggan Charles Knickerbocker Fairfax Harold Soper James H Yuill and Horace G Hedges Cedar Rapids.
Three Cedar Rapids youths Eugene F. Davis 24 William J. Warrick 24 and Clarence F. Hoover 22 were arraigned in district court before Judge M C Hamiel on Aug 22 break in at Fairfax Texaco station. They pled innocent to charges of stealing 25 in cash five cartons of cigarets a Remington pump gun a Winchester 22 rifle and tools valued at 100.
Joseph W. Quaid pled guilty to a drunk driving charge and was fined 300 dollars plus costs by Judge M. C. Hamiel for an March 20 accident on Highway 74 near Cedar Rapids. Buddy F. Cousatte pled guilty to contributing to the delinquency of a 15 year old girl last Aug. 16 and was sentenced to 30 days in jail by Judge Hamiel. Ernest J. Cook pled guilty to uttering a false check and was sentenced to not exceed seven years in the state penitentiary at Fort Madison after offering to plead to a lesser charge. The desertion case against Jerry A. Whitmore was continued until the November term. James Butterfield sued for 307.90 for a furnace and lien foreclosure. Carrie Ann Rice’s divorce petition against LeRoy Rice was dismissed. George Scurlock filed two account suits against J. H. Franks and Bruce Alnutt. Judge Heiserman awarded Peoples Bank and Trust Company judgment against Ashley.
Deputy Sheriff Harlan Snyder traveled to Des Moines Friday to recover a 1948 GMC truck tractor and pursue $313.11 in damages. Two men sought on check charges, Stuart D. Smith and Dennis R. Tow, both of Des Moines, were taken into custody Thursday afternoon.
County Attorney William Criss filed informations on Thursday against Arthur Childers also known as Bob Cagney for assault with intent to commit a felony and against Dorothy Scolaro for prostitution. Both defendants are free on bond on preliminary charges.
Myron Stuefen aged 17 of 627 Third Avenue SW pled guilty to contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Judge M C Hamiel imposed a suspended 30 day county jail sentence and a $100 fine plus costs. He had been jailed since July 30.
Navy Secretary Matthews ordered all naval officers to send controversial views to him before making them public, signaling tighter control after Capt. Crommelin’s outspoken attack on the army and air force. Retired Rear Adm. Zacharias supported Crommelin, who is currently out of official command, while changes reshuffle Crommelin’s position to the air warfare section.
Missouri Pacific railroad pickets were moved to block an adjoining Cotton Belt Line as trains were halted last week. Negotiators for four operating brotherhoods rejected management proposals to end the week-old Mo Pac walkout.
In Reykjavik four Russian vessel captains were fined for fishing inside Iceland's east coast territorial waters. Their gear and catch were confiscated by authorities.
Former congressman Wearin, Harvested from Mills county, says he has not decided on a Senate run but attends a Cedar Rapids gathering to test reception. State Chairman More urges one real worker per Iowa precinct as Democrats note 1948 Linn County gains and the Pennsylvania race impacts strategy.
Members of VFW post 788 voted to ask the state department to hire a fulltime contact man for the Des Moines Veterans hospital. The post cited failed staffing since William Nettleton’s death last May and noted difficulty tracking Cedar Rapids area veterans in the hospital.
A Polish state liner on the Danzig-Katowice route landed at Linkopping airfield Sweden after four passengers forced their way into the cockpit with pistols and compelled the pilot to fly to Sweden. The crew and 12 passengers were detained for questioning.
Roy V. Rimmer of 1506 Fourth Jevenue SE Cedar Rapids filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in U S district court. He lists debts totaling 1384 19 including medical and hospital bills an unpaid loan and grocery costs and assets of 295 including 150 in exempt personal belongings. He is employed as a painter by his father Earl G. Rimmer.
Childs said many proposals will pass and praised Senator Taft as a moderating influence though he noted Taft’s pacifist streak on foreign policy. He argued Congress is beginning to build a foreign policy to keep peace and that United States bears growing global responsibility.
He urged Americans to adopt long term views with the world’s peace at stake rather than focus on the present and the United States. He warned of the risk in confronting Russia and emphasized steadfast resolve within a free Western bloc. He warned that 1950 tests are upon them.
Nick Siamis twenty seven of 1526 Third Avenue SE suffered minor cuts when struck by a car at Third Avenue and Second Street SE. He was treated at St Luke’s Hospital and released. The driver Eldon Smith of 107 Fourth Avenue SW was fined ten dollars plus costs for failing to yield and ten dollars for faulty brakes.
Cedar Rapids police hold Cecil Milton Ayers 32 of McAllen Texas on a Dubuque warrant for false uttering of a check. Detectives John Kuba and Jerry Navratil arrested Ayers Thursday night. Ayers, in the real estate business, drives Cedar Rapids prospects to McAllen Texas.
President Truman has sent to the Senate postmaster nominations for Iowa. Lee C. Kramer of Urbana and Joseph F. Kelly of Harpers Ferry are named for appointment.
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