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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1957
Page
19
Chicago dealers reported mixed cattle and hog results with receipts around 15,000 cattle and 5,000 hogs. Prices varied from steady to higher for cattle and weaker to lower for butcher hogs amid a soft overall tone and light supplies for the period.
Prices across hog and livestock markets show declines with butchers paying 10 to 40 cents less per hundredweight on meat types and fats. The cattle section lists varied quotes for steers, heifers, calves, and cows, alongside dairy and poultry market notes and a brief crime-related reference.
In Fessember Alabama two explosions struck a Negro church and the home of a labor leader Sunday night. Four white suspects sought by police. no injuries though parishioners were present and the leader's son was shaken. The blasts occurred within ten minutes of each other.
Abels paced the stock market to a moderate gain as leading stocks moved up around two points in brisk trading. Volume reached about 2.29 million shares as New York trading continued.
Chicago futures mostly down as weather boosts crop prospects and arrivals rise at terminals. Prices for soybeans and grains fell while cash provisions and commodity quotes listed nearby reflect market softness and ongoing trading activity.
AP survey of New York produce lanes shows variable quotes for dairy and grains. Prices list butter creamery items, bread spreads, and assorted extras with small changes across several lines.
Dinner was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Max Davis for their son and other relatives. The notice also lists funeral details for Mrs. Harry Waline of Marion and provides biographical notes, family survivors, church affiliations, and a schedule of local social events and club meetings.
In Cedar Falls a group of students from Town State Teachers College visited Terry Halstead’s home. General Wheeler marked the end of the Suez clearance mission as crews of Danish salvage ships departed Port Said. Egypt refuses to bear canal toll costs, raising questions of accountability for last fall’s war and possible toll surcharges.
A corporations report shows their first quarter dividend payments. The notice highlights planned investor actions and quarterly earnings indicators for potential shareholders.
Anag nar Benson of Chicago plans a Sweden trip with 71 relatives and friends, covering a $50,000 expense. He will meet King Gustaf Adolf in the royal palace after embassy coordination. Benson previously met the king in 1937 and will return home with his group aboard a chartered plane.
A blast shattered a church and a nearby home after a bomb exploded, blowing holes in doors and windows. Howard, leader of a Black civic group, says men attacked during a meeting. Police report indicate four white men threw the bombs.
The Iowa Executive Council authorized spending 6093 dollars for a new police radiotelephone transmitter to be installed in Des Moines. Wilcox Free Electric Company of Kansas City was the low bidder for the project.
Senator Byrd charged President Eisenhower's budget is a luxury plan with indefensible increases including 12 new state aid programs. He warned it would unleash inflation and urged massive public demand for cuts in the budget and taxes.
City council approves plans for sidewalk construction on A and First avenues NE Fourth and Eighth avenues SE this summer. Bids open May 20 under sidewalk order No 1. Details filed in city clerk's office. Abutting property owners will be assessed for the work.
Senator Kennedy warned that reckless foreign aid cuts would threaten national security and could provoke fighting in some areas. He spoke at the U S Chamber of Commerce convention saying foreign aid cannot be reduced to simple labels and single solutions.
West Germany argues Soviet aid cuts threaten European stability and could create a monopoly of nuclear weapons. Brentano warns Russia seeks domination while Kennedy and Nixon stress aid must prove security value and budgetary restraint.
State Department security chief Scotty McLeod, nominated as ambassador to Ireland, told reporters he is astonished by the furor over his appointment. He preferred a diplomatic post after years in security work and opposed allowing U S newsmen into Red China. He values consular duties and cites admiration for Ireland from a 1954 visit.
Butler on television charged that Beck was coddled long enough by the administration and had access to the White House. He said Beck was a close friend and confidant of President Eisenhower, and alleged delayed disclosure on the union investigation. He did not claim collusion.
Jaycee Cornell Executive s council of the Junior Chamber of Commerce will hold a dinner meeting at noon Tuesday at Nick's restaurant. The council for the year starting July 1 will meet late p.m. in the Roosevelt hole to elect officers. May 1 at all Dairy Queen stores regular 35c strawberry shortcakes for 24c. Television theft being investigated. A portable set valued at $150 was reported stolen from Charles Duffy at 123 Tenth street NE between 8 40 a.m. and midnight Saturday. Coe Honors Day speaker Dr. Craig R. Thompson will address Lawrence College students Tuesday at 8:50 am in the auditorium on Convention and Adventure. One Coe scholar honored. Pierson's Florist advertises geraniums and vines. Cub Pack 29 awards presented to Robert Barnard and other members at Hoover school. Prowler breaks into Cannon's tavern 4117 Center Point road NE stealing $14.90 from cash register. window left as found.
Senate Judiciary Committee members opened discussion on attaching a right to work amendment to the civil rights bill. Senator McClellan proposes outlawing union shop contracts. administration and unions oppose it. Attorney General Brownell testifies against adding the measure. Chairman Eastland says panel will resume work next week.
Des Moines Iowa Aldo W Kell of Bellevue offered 501 for 55 acres in Jackson county including a gravel pit. The bid was accepted Monday by the Iowa Executive Council. The land will transfer to the State Highway Commission.
Sir Anthony Eden was discharged from New England Baptist Hospital in Boston after a bile duct obstruction surgery performed 16 days earlier. He underwent the operation and was released Monday.
DES MOINES Iowa seven noncontroversial bills were sent to the governor including relaxing drunk driving penalties and letting mentally ill persons obtain licenses. One bill removes the mandatory three year term for a third offense and allows a judge to set a one to five year penalty.
Former President Truman testified before the House Foreign Affairs subcommittee praising restraint in foreign aid spending while supporting the president's budget. He defended aiding defeated nations and endorsed sending the sixth fleet to the eastern Mediterranean as a show of resolve.
Iowa senate votes 39 to 1 to refuse house amendments on airline property tax revenue. Original plan earmarked 55 000 dollars yearly to the state general fund. House would split the revenue, giving cities 60 percent and half at airports to cities, prompting possible conference committee.
Arthur A. Coburn 76, longtime Iowa Liquor Control Commission member and former chairman, died after illness. A native of Cherokee County and retired farmer, he served a six year term by appointment of the late Gov William Beardsley and led commission efforts before a 1955 accident. Survives include his son and other relatives. funeral Thursday in Cherokee.
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