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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1954

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Soviets May Doublecross Red Chinese

Washington speculation that the Soviet Union plans a diplomatic doublecross of its Red Chinese allies gains currency. French sources drive the talk, with U S officials now noting potential fears that Red China could unseat Moscow if it wins Big Five status at the Geneva Korea Indo China conference.

Howard Handleman Washington INS U. S Korea Far East Paris Red China Geneva

Statue of Liberty Stamp to Debut Next Thursday

The United States will unveil its first red white and blue postage stamp next Thursday. The eight cent Statue of Liberty stamp will be used mainly for international mail. President Eisenhower Vice President Nixon Secretary Dulles and Postmaster General Summerfield will attend a star studded ceremony broadcast nationwide. Religious leaders will speak and the stamp bears In God We Trust marking a first for regular issues with a religious inscription. Summerfield noted thousands urged the inscription on U S postage.

Post Office Department Eisenhower Nixon Dulles Summerfield U. S Department

Turkish State Airways Flight Explodes Over Adana

An explosion on a Turkish State Airways plane near Adana on Saturday killed 29 people aboard. Officials report a midair blast caused the disaster and are investigating the incident as authorities assess the wreckage and identify victims.

Istanbul Turkey Turkish State Airways Adana

Hall accuses Stevenson of glib misstatements

Washington AP Leonard W. Hall Republican National Chairman says he is reasonably certain Adlai E. Stevenson is again a candidate for office. He accuses Stevenson of glib misstatements for publicity and defends the Eisenhower administration's slogan prosperity with peace.

Washington Leonard W. Hall Adlai Stevenson Hall Charlotte N.C Eisenhower Truman- Stevenson

Western Powers Expel Pro-Communist Doctor From West Berlin

The Western Allied authorities ordered Dr. Peter Pavlov, a dual French Bulgarian citizen, expelled from West Berlin for alleged agitation for communism. They say the move sets a precedent and expect him to relocate to France where his wife and two children reside.

West Berlin Berlin West Berlin Peter Pavlov Pavlov France

Distribution of Bomb Test Color Film Restricted

Washington police and informed sources say the government restricted distribution of color films showing hydrogen bomb tests in the Pacific. The policy, cleared by the Operations Coordinating Board under the National Security Council, aims to curb emotional impact abroad amid ongoing concerns over the tests.

Washington Pacific Operations Coordinating Board Eisenhower National Security Council

Pope Pius XII to preside over Pius X canonization

The Vatican confirmed that Pope Pius XII will preside over the canonization ceremony for Pope Pius X in St. Peter's Square on May 29. The solemn event will mark the sainthood of the early 20th century pope.

Pius X Vatican City Ins Vatican Pope Pius XII Pope Pius X St.Peter's Square

Hebert Praises Nike Missile In Demostration Visit

Rep. F Edward Hebert described the Nike guided missile as the most unbelievably fantastic weapon seen during a Southwest demonstration of new army arms. Hebert said Nike can track intercept and destroy enemy bombers with no escape and warned millions rely on it for protection as Nike batteries are authorized for major cities including Washington.

Washington Edward Hebert D-La Nike Hebert New Orleans

Egyptian Students Clash With Police in Cairo Riot

Police clashed Saturday with thousands of stone hurling student demonstrators in Cairo, demanding parliamentary government and opposing the revolutionary council. Tear gas bombs broke up the riotous gathering at the Abbassia technical school as others joined in.

Cairo Egypt Revolutionary Council Abbassia Technical School Council of Military Officers

UN Seeks Early Talks on Atomic Arms Control

Western powers urged an early United Nations Disarmament Commission meeting to address the hydrogen bomb and press for Soviet agreement to curb such weapons. The move aims to ease global anxiety after U S hydrogen tests and to break the East West deadlock on atomic hydrogen warfare.

United Nations, N. Y INS U. N. Disarmament Commission U. S Pacific Nehru India U.N U.S Henry Cabot Lodge Sir Pierson Dixon Henri Hoppenot Andrei Vishinsky Disarmament Commission Tingfu Tsiang China U.N. Assembly Tsiang

Kluss Calls Cedar Rapids Roosevelt High Lacking Modern Facility

Principal Fred J. Kluss of Roosevelt high school told a public meeting last Monday that the Cedar Rapids school has never had an up to date modern high school building. The remarks are printed in full on today's editorial page, urged for all citizens concerned with local education.

Cedar Rapids Fred J. Kluss Roosevelt High School

Teller Hid 40000 In Bad Checks To Shield Writers

A plea faced bank teller Helen de Berto admitted hiding about 40000 in bad checks to spare writers embarrassment. She also took 22000 to cover expenses of a diner run by her husband. In Wappingers Falls she had long controlled bank records before dismissal. She waived examination and posted 10000 bail.

New York FBI Helen de Berto Wappingers Falls N. Y de Berto National Bank of Wappingers Falls

Jets to Fly Over Van denberg Grave in Final Tribute

Sleek jet aircraft will fly over the grave site of Gen Hoyt S Van denberg on Monday as a final tribute to the former air force chief of staff who advocated global air power. Military funeral services will be held at Washington Cathedral with burial at Arlington National Cemetery.

Washington Hoyt S. Vandenberg Air Force Washington Cathedral Arlington National Cemetery

Paratroopers Reach Dien Bien Phu as Battle Rages

French paratroopers jumped into Dien Bien Phu to reinforce Col. Christian de Castries amid a renewed four hour siege. Gen. Navarre expressed confidence the defenders would prevail as efforts to evacuate the wounded continue despite rebel fire.

Dien Bien Phu Hanoi Indo-China Christian de Castries High Command de Castries Henri Eugene Navarre Col. de Castries

Trio Unarmed Chase Bank Robber Through Indiana Roads

Three unarmed citizens pursued a bank robbery suspect at speeds up to 85 mph through Indiana routes for over an hour. Tom Daly, cashier of the San Pierre State Bank, said the gun man took 1505 dollars. Calvin Inman, 45, Westville, Ind., was captured by Sheriff Lee James after joining the pursuit. Inman denied the holdup and claimed to be a fuel oil salesman.

San Pierre Ind Tom Daly Lee James Inman

Nixon H Bomb May Be Greatest Force For Peace

Vice president Richard Nixon said the H bomb may prove to be history's greatest force for peace and that massive retaliation policy reduces the chance of Chinese aggression into Indo China. He spoke at a Ferguson dinner in Detroit, defending retaliation as a way to deter war.

Detroit INS Richard M. Nixon Indo-China Homer Ferguson R-Mich Eisenhower Congress Nixon Knowland China Far East Yalu North Korea Chinese Manchuria U. S Red China

U S Chiefs Huddle in Washington on Indo China Crisis

Secretary of State John Foster Dulles met with bipartisan congressional leaders led by Senate Majority Leader Knowland in two top level sessions. Admiral Radford briefed on Indo China and Southeast Asia, with discussions of possible responses if Red China intervenes.

Washington INS John Foster Dulles Senate William F. Knowland Calif Knowland Dulles Arthur W. Radford Joint Chiefs of Staff Henri Bonnet Dulles and Radford Indo-China Southeast Asia G.O.P Red China Bonnet State Department Henry Suydam France Suydam House Joseph W. Martin R-Mass Eugene D. Millikin R-Colo Secretary of State Adm. Radford

Apparent Attempt To Derail Cedar Rapids Train

Cedar Rapids detectives investigated a suspected derailment attempt on the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City railway line. Four pieces of four by four lumber were piled on the track south of the Sixteenth avenue viaduct. A switch train crew spotted the obstruction in time to halt the train on a curve, preventing an accident.

Cedar Rapids Iowa City Sixteenth Avenue James Shannon Roy Walker

Early Character Clashes In Newark With Bat Attack

Newark police report 3 45 a m Saturday where 38 year old Early Character struck neighbor Ezell Johnson 36 over the head with a baseball bat ending an argument. Johnson required 14 stitches at Mainland Medical Center. Character booked on assault and battery.

Newark N. J Ezell Johnson Johnson Mainland Medical Center

Freeman to contest Ripley mayoral election

Dr. J Louie Freeman plans to contest the reelection of Mayor L S Scott in Ripley Tennessee after unofficial returns showed Scott with 760 votes, contractor Joe Tucker Jr with 346 and Freeman with 57. Freeman quips he has more than 57 relatives who voted for him.

Ripley, Tenn J.louie Freeman L S. Scott Ripley Scott Joe Tucker, Jr Freeman

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