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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1958

Page

2

Synagogue and Negro School Dynamited in Jacksonville Riot

In Jacksonville Florida early Monday a synagogue and a new Negro school were dynamited in the citys first outbreak of racial disorder. A dynamite cache at the Jewish center blew in windows and doors, with a later bomb damaging the school estimated at twenty thousand dollars. No injuries or arrests reported.

Jacksonville Fla Jewish Center Hom Po- Ee Stitt Roca R. C. Blanton Grimm Schoel

Van Allen Differes With Ex General On Space Agency Policy

A civilian scientist and a Pentagon official clashed over Eisenhower's proposed space agency. Dr James A Van Allen argued the civilian use of space should lead with weather and scientific aims while noting military potential exists but should be defined later. General Herbert Loper said Cold War pressures will push the agency toward military work in time.

Washington Pentagon Eisenhower Space Agency Herbert Loper Genecak Secretary of Defense Atomic Energy House Space Committee U. 35 James A. van Allen University of Town Agriculture Department van Allen

Tragic Tractor Crash Kills Three Teens Near Clinton

Three teens died and four more were injured when a farm tractor collided with a car on a country road six miles northwest of Clinton, on Sunday afternoon. The deceased were Donna Proulx 19 Marius Robert 18 and Ralph Cuizen 19 all from Clinton vicinity. Injured who were in good condition at Winton hospital were Ronald Dixon 19 Robert Luther 15 Gene Kendrickson 17 and Richard Schoel 23.

Loerville INS John Kirk van Devender Adel Loeerville Fern Lake City van Devens der Dean Kiney Lohrville Clinton Here Donna Proulx Marius Robert Ralph Cuizen Winton Hospital Ronald Dixon Robert Luther Gene Kendrickson Richard Schoel Fualansie Marion Shaban Maries Pade

Iowa Traffic Toll Reported After Collision

The crash near the scene involved a tractor operated by Scheel who lives a half mile north. The car was driven by Dixon with teenage occupants. Authorities identified the riders and noted the April 1957 date in the report.

Scheel Dixon

Dismissal of Faubus Suits Upheld in Integration Case

The U S Court of Appeals upheld the dismissal of Gov. Faubus of Arkansas and others in suits challenging government actions to enforce integration at Central High School in Little Rock. The court rejected Faubus' appeal against using National Guard troops to keep Negro children out and sided with Judge Ronald Davies in all actions brought by Mrs. Clyde Thomason and Margaret Jackson of the League of Central High Mothers.

ST. Louis Faubus Arkansas Central High School Little Rock US S. Court of Appeals National Guard Clyde Thomason Margaret Jackson League of Central High Ronald Davies

Sweden to receive U S aid for nuclear reactor work

Washington officials said the United States will contribute 450000 dollars toward building a 4.294 million dollar nuclear research and materials testing reactor in Sweden. The U S will also make the necessary atomic fuel available.

Washington U.S Sweden

Tractor accident kills John Nissen near Wearing

John Nissen farmer west of Wearing dies Monday morning when his tractor overturned. He was pinned against a plow after the crash. Nissen’s son Elmer witnessed the incident as his father worked in the field. The body was taken to Wallace Funeral Home.

Dallas R. R. Scrivner Ian Reth- Nissen Elmer Lets Wallace

Iowa Tax Commission Cannot Divulge Names

In Des Moines the Iowa Tax Commission cannot reveal names of individuals who failed to file state income tax returns or those who filed delinquent returns. Attorney General Oscar Strauss wrote the opinion at request of the Tax Commission, noting such disclosures would imply deliberate wrongdoing.

Des Moines Iowa Tax Commission Norman L. Erbe Commission Asst Alty Oscar Strauss The Tax Commission L. B. Forsling Anthon

Britain Announces Nuclear Test Over Pacific at Christmas Island

Britain said Monday it would test a nuclear device over the Pacific, with officials stating fallout would be negligible. The test was set for Christmas Island, where preparations for hydrogen bomb activity have been underway.

London Britain Pacific Christmas Island

Repeal Fails on Taft Hartley Amendment in Senate Vote

The Senate rejects a 50 to 33 amendment to repeal a Taft Hartley section barring a striker replaced in a plant from taking part in a representation election. AFL-CIO backs strategy to reject all amendments to the labor bill as leaders push for final action by nightfall.

Washington Senate Momnitay Afl-Cio Johnson i Texas

Cardinal Stritch Has Arm Amputated En Route to Rome

Samuel Cardinal Stritch the 70 year old archbishop of Chicago had his right arm amputated just above the elbow to treat a blood clot. The operation was performed by Dr Pietra Valdoni in Rome while he prepared to take up duties as pro prefect of the Vatican worldwide mission activities. The cardinal woke soon after and felt fine with no pain and was expected to stay about two weeks in hospital.

Oy Frankow Rome Samuel Cardinal Stritch Chicago Pietra Valdoni Stritch Vatican Filippo Reccchi Vatican Medical Malif James Ryan Brazil

Monkey Escape Ends As Parks Men Shoot Four

Four escaped zoo monkeys terrorized Cedar Rapids area causing property damage and roof damage before park staff used a 122 caliber rifle to remove them from a treetop on Woodland River SE. The four cost about 25 dollars each and prompted fears of bites. authorities deemed the nuisance over after capturing three of the group earlier.

Cedar Rapids Bever Park Potter's Field Corrai Gardner

Nehru Plans Tiger Area Vacation in May

Prime Minister Nehru will start a two month vacation in late May in tiger filled areas. Home ministry sources said the trip will be his first long break in nearly a year.

Nehru New Delht

Eisenhower Campaigning Role Mapped for 1952

Senate and House GOP campaign chairmen plan active Eisenhower participation in the drive for congress. They aim to rally support for his program among Republicans who have given less than full backing. Booths and conventions in California and across the nation are noted as shaping the effort.

Eisenhower

Nose Cone Lost in Ocean Had Mouse as Passenger

CAPE CANAVERAL INS reports an Air Force effort to launch a mouse in a nose cone aboard the Thar Able missile toward Ascension Island failed when the second stage malfunctioned. The nose cone and payload fell into the Atlantic and could not be recovered.

Ocean Mouse Sy Darrell Garwood Cape Canaveral Ins Air Force Anwriva Lonely Ascension Island Africa

UAW Plan Seeks Price Cuts and Pact Extension

The United Auto Workers proposed extending contracts to September 10 to enable a clearance sale of 1.85 million unsold cars with price cuts on 1958 models. The plan, offered to GM Chrysler and Ford, would retroactively suspend part of the 10 passenger car excise tax and seek unemployment benefit extensions. Ford, GM, and Chrysler indicated they would study or reject the idea as talks broke for the day.

Detroit United Auto Workers Union General Motors iChrysler Ford T Ito John Bugas Chrysler

One–Way Streets Go Into Effect With Minor Hitches

One way streets began Sunday across Cedar Rables, Cedar Rapas area with smooth rollout. Traffic rose as regular and curious drivers tested the change, though some sped mistakes and left turn issues surfaced near Sixth Street and Second Avenues. Officials promised signals at the problem intersection and urged caution in church zones. Continued on Page 2.

Bob Johnson Johnson Carl Badger Sixth Street Second Avenues Janagan Second Avenue Third Avenue

Mass Jump Called Off at Fort Campbell

Fort Campbell Ky general Westmoreland halted a mass parachute drop after a misstep by his aide and gusty winds caused near‑ground instability. He noted a safer landing standard and recalled the past deadly winds that have postponed the event.

Fort Campbell 101St Air Ayest W. C. Westmoreland Stillman Hazeltine

Eisenhower urges Khrushchev to join Arctic aerial inspection plan

President Eisenhower appeals to Premier Khrushchev to join an Arctic region aerial inspection program as part of disarmament talks. The move follows Russia's rejection of a nuclear test ban study proposal and ties to U.N. Security Council discussions led by Henry Cabot Lodge.

Marvin J. Arrowsmith Augusta Eisenhower Khrushchev Arctic Kremlin Alec Laionsentlee Russia Soviet Union U.S U.N. Security Council Counsy Henry Cabot Lodge Krushchev United States

Bitter cold grips regions as forecasts warn of sleet and wind

The forecast noted winds across several regions with subfreezing temperatures and potential showers. Reports described a northern cold front bringing sharp temperature drops, high winds, and a mix of rain and sleet in parts of the area.

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