House Votes Against Troop Curbs and Approves Defense Budget
The House defeated a proposal to limit U S troop use in combat zones by 214 to 37 and approved a defense budget totaling 1 202 billion for mid 1955, with air force funding at 10 8193 million, navy 9 7058 million, and army 7 6191 million. The Coudert amendment requiring congressional consent before deployment was defeated 214 to 37 in a standing vote.
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Rep. McCormack
Massachusetts
Korea
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D-Miss
Crash Kills Father of 3 At Iowa City
Gerald Balloun 23 of Iowa City father of three died after a car left a curve struck a light pole and hit two trees near the city edge. Sopho more Jerry Chalupnik 19 suffered minor injuries. Balloun died en route to hospital. Funeral plans set at St Patrick's church.
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the Gazette
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Jerry Chalupnik
University of Iowa
Chalupnik
Balloun
Donna Reim
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University Hospitals
West Branch High School
Iowa State College
Nancy Spencer
Linda
Diane
Jane
Charles Balloun
Toledo
Eugene
St. Patrick’s Church
St. Joseph’s Cemetery
Cathout Funeral Home
Britain to lift rubber export controls to Soviet bloc
London reports Britain will end all export controls on rubber to Russia and Eastern Europe Monday. A Board of Trade spokesman cited evidence the Soviet bloc is obtaining rubber elsewhere and that quotas have not been fully utilized. The ban on rubber shipments to Red China remains in place.
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Britain
Russia
Europe
Soviet Bloc
Board of Trade
Red China
Sharp Quake Hits Greece
A major earthquake struck central Greece near Grainitsa, northwest of Athens, causing extensive destruction. Dwellings collapsed around Lamia and Agia Marina, with injuries reported and thousands left homeless. Telegraph and telephone lines were damaged as the catastrophe prompted official fear.
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Greece
John Nikollitsas
Granitsa
Athens Observatory
Lamia
Agia Marina
Kato Domokos
Trikkala
Rains Move East Across Iowa Fronts Following Heavy Wet Friday
Rain fell across Iowa Friday with totals up to 1.63 inches in Buckeye and 1.50 inches in Estherville. Forecasters expect more showers Saturday mainly in the eastern and southern regions as colder air moves in, with Cedar Rapids reporting 0.07 inches by 2:30 p.m. and highs near 62 Thursday.
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Iowa News
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Estherville
Woodward
Ford
Bluffs
Arshalltown
Union Chief Gold Draws Pen Term
Union leader Ben Gold was sentenced to one to three years for falsely swearing no ties to the Communist party. Judge Charles F. McLaughlin allowed Gold to remain free on $10,000 bail pending appeal. Gold is president of the fur and leather workers union.
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Ben Gold Friday
Communist Party
U. S
Charles F. McLaughlin
Gold
Liberty
Furland Leather Workers
More Children Than Expected Get Shots
In Linn county polio vaccine trial 4926 Cedar Rapids youngsters were vaccinated Friday morning. County co chair Howard Chalmers said many turn up with forms and all were treated along with earlier sign ups. No physical reactions were reported though some felt unwell afterward.
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Cedar Rapids News
Cedar Rapids
Linn County
Howard Chalmers
Chalmers
Dulles Heads Home Amid Indo-Chinese Peace Talks
Secretary of State Dulles plans to fly to Washington Monday before the Geneva talks resume on Indo-Chinese war. U S delegates push to avoid a settlement that lets the Viet Minh gain a foothold as Hanoi sees mass demonstrations against a French pullout. France faces cabinet strains over peace terms as Bao Dai lingers on Geneva participation.
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Car Dealers Plan May Safety Check Drive in Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids Auto Dealers Association to offer 13 free mechanical safety checks in May as part of a national safety program. Inspections cover brakes glass mirrors steering tires exhaust horn wipers lights with on road spot checks by Iowa Highway Patrol and Cedar Rapids police.
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Cedar Rapids Auto Dealers Association
National Safety Council
Inter-Industry Highway Safety Committee
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Cedar Rapids Drive
Dealers Association
Iowa Highway Patrol
Culver
Iowa
Juliana Testifies He Altered Three-Man Photo
A former FBI agent on McCarthy staff took responsibility for doctoring a photo of Army Secretary Stevens, Private G. David Schine, and Col. Jack Bradley. He said he acted under instructions and disputed who issued them, during Senate hearings in Washington.
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Sen. McCarthy
Army
Stevens
G. David Schine
Air Force
James N. Juliana
Joseph N. Welch
McCarthy
Schine
Juliana
Col
Jack Bradley
George Anastos
Ray H. Jenkins
Jenkins
Roy M. Cohn
Bradley
Welch
Luse
Colin
Mundt
Anastos
Frances Mims
Tornadoes Strike Three States Hit Fort Worth and Dallas
At least five tornadoes hit three states on Friday bringing violent winds and heavy rain to Fort Worth Dallas and San Antonio. A storm near Lufkin Texas damaged a country school injuring 11 pupils. Frank Oakes 70 was trapped when a tornado collapsed his Hugo Oklahoma home. Major damage reported in Nashville Arkansas and Fort Worth. B 29 bombers damaged at Randolph AFB near San Antonio.
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San Antonio
Lufkin
Texas
Frank Oakes
Hugo
Okla
Nashville
Ark
Randolph Air Force Base
Chiefs of Three Big Unions Meet
Presidents of three major labor unions met Friday to discuss ways their groups can assist each other. Dave Beck of the AFL Teamsters announced the meeting on Thursday night amid speculation of a possible merger. Beck planned talks with John L. Lewis of the United Mine Workers and David J. McDonald of the CIO United Steelworkers.
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Dave Beck
AFL Teamsters
Beck
John L. Lewis
Independent
United Mine Workers
David J. McDonald
CIO
United Steelworkers
Burglars Take $300 From Coralville Cafe
Johnson county authorities report burglars forced a rear door at the Steak Shop in Coralville and stole $300 from an unlocked cash box under the counter. The break in occurred between midnight and 7 a.m. Friday, operator Robert Irving said. Sheriff Albert J. Murphy investigated.
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the Gazette
Coralville
Johnson County
Robert Irving
Albert J.murphy
Joe May Dies Veteran European and American Film Director
Hollywood reports the death of Joe May a pioneer film director noted for his work in Europe and the United States He died on Thursday in a notable loss to early cinema circles.
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