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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1955
Page
1
TOKYO AP reports Peiping radio announced a harsh new discipline in China's Communist ranks after the party purged Kao Kang who led the faltering five year plan and Jao Shu-shih a Shanghai stalwart who ruled six eastern provinces, both tagged as pro Russian.
Peiping charged Kao Kang and Jao Shu shih with anti party conspiracy to seize leadership with Red army help. The broadcast urged creation of party control committees to strengthen discipline and prevent recurrence of the case. The People's Daily editorial warned class struggle within the party continues and called for mobilization to meet the five year plan.
Cedar Rapids reports Dr A F Harrington medical director of this year's polio vaccination program and last year's vaccine test in Linn County suffered a second polio attack type three after returning from St Luke's hospital. He may have 50 percent impairment and uses crutches. Blood titres show immunity to type one polio at 256 and type three at 4096. Mrs Harrington and their daughter also had polio recently. the daughter recovered in five days with no paralysis. Polio may be more prevalent than believed.
Indianapolis AP a criminal court judge ruled that jurors in a robbery case need not be examined by a psychiatrist. Judge Saul I Rabb said grounds exist to bar jurors but no law requires their sanity.
Chicago report says Recruit Alfred Padilla, identified as a bullfighter, is being evaluated across 60 possible naval classifications, with officials unsure which fit his duties and background.
Detroit AP report notes a late Republican surge offsetting Detroit and Wayne County totals. Two GOP candidates gained state office leads while incumbents for superintendent of public instruction and state board of education also moved ahead, eroding the Democrats near complete statewide advantage.
Washington report says only three of 11,282 department employees were fired as security risks in 1954. Two accused of Communist affiliation. Dennis A. Flinn testified to the House appropriations committee that 104 employees have been fired for sex perversion. Scotty McLeod said full field investigations of all personnel are complete.
Dominic Grasso complained a neighbor's rooster crowed before dawn waking his family. An officer investigated and reported the rooster was cooked for dinner and the case closed.
A historic Rocky Mountain blizzard left hundreds stranded as highways closed across Wyoming and Montana. Sheridan reported 36 inches of snow since Saturday with 24 inches in 24 hours setting a local record. Winds up to 70 mph plus drifts halted travel. 53 motorists were rescued by a school bus near Lusk.
Martinsdale Montana sits snowbound as officials report no snow on the ground within 10 miles yet the surrounding area endures the state's worst storm in years. All roads into Martinsdale are drifted.
In Sheridan Wyoming an AP report notes a bulldozer served as transport for expectant mothers replacing the taxi. It made three trips to the hospital illustrating a quirky local solution to urgent travel needs.
A Monday tornado near Minburn in Dallas county damaged outbuildings on the Glenn Thompson and Howard Goldsberry farms east of town. No injuries were reported. The twister hit about 4 p.m. with warnings later withdrawn as winds abated. Cedar Rapids saw rain and hail with 61 degree low Tuesday. highs of 50 Monday and 60 projected for Wednesday.
Iowa auditors urge abolition of the parttime State Conservation Commission in favor of a fulltime three member panel. The audit cites mishandled fishing licenses, wasted inventory and missing project controls as key issues under the current system. Gov Hough names two Democrats to six year terms on the State Conservation Commission including Helen Crabbe and George Jeck.
Dozens of soldiers marines coast guardsmen and national guardsmen with heavy equipment fought Tuesday the largest and most dangerous forest fire in North Carolina history. The blaze spread across coastal flatlands on a 10 mile front sweeping through treetops like a cyclone across 250000 acres.
Washington officials question the purge of Kao Kang and Jao Shu shih in Red China. They reject Moscow split theories and CN intel reports of conspiracies, noting internal instability and no clear evidence of a peiping Moscow divide.
Collins Radio Company filed with the SEC for a registration covering 122 500 shares of 50 par value convertible preferred stock totaling 6 125 000 par value before costs. Offered to common stockholders via subscription warrants, with underwriters Kidder Peabody and White Weld. Proceeds to redeem 2 75 preferred stock and fund working capital. A prior split converts each common share into 1 14 shares class A and 1 4% class B non voting stock. Special meeting set for April 25 1955 to approve. Communications show six months ending January 31 1955 sales 48 214 000 earnings 1 495 572 or 3 01 per share. backlog 160 000 000 as of Jan 31 1955.
Des Moines reports the Iowa Senate passed a bill allowing Cedar Rapids city council members to raise their own salaries from 5,250 to 7,000 dollars, and the mayor's pay from 6,750 to 8,300, with increases optional. Fort Dodge Burlington and Keokuk would have lower limits.
New York AP The Court of Appeals unanimously upheld a new immunity driven law forcing witnesses to testify in national security probes. Chief Judge Clark expressed regret in a separate opinion while concurring. The ruling upheld a six month contempt sentence for William Ludwig Ullman who refused grand jury testimony after immunity was granted.
Washington AP report says the American National Red Cross has relaxed its guidelines allowing local chapters to join community or United Fund drives under specified conditions. The change enables broader participation while maintaining oversight.
Secretary of State Dulles warned that any war in the Formosa area would be caused by Chinese Communist provocation and initiative. He emphasized that the United States seeks to deal with Communist China on a civilized and peaceful basis during a news conference.
Waseca Minnesota UP reports the county spelling contest on Monday released its rules for determining the winner. The article notes the event and the governance details guiding final selection.
Sir Winston Churchill, 80, visited Queen Elizabeth II after resigning the premiership, ending a near nine year tenure. Anthony Eden to succeed him, with Churchill spared from Commons duties and preparing a Sicily vacation after a farewell cabinet meeting.
Churchill, after a brief three minute speech, bowed his head in humble thanks as a guest list unfolds like a roll call of Britain’s wartime greats. The page text hints at further continuation on Page 2 Col 4.
Miroslava Nachod skova, a Czech skating star who fled to the West last February, said 90 percent of Czech piO would follow if given a chance. Nachodskova reportedly jumped her team at the Vienna world skating championships and asked American authorities for asylum.
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