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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1956

Page

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Dixie School Board Seeks Federal Action Over Clinton High

The Anderson County school board in Clinton asks the Justice Department to enforce the federal desegregation order amid rising harassment and threats to close Clinton high school. Ten Negro pupils remain from the federal intake. incidents include rock and egg throwing and ink on a pupil’s locker.

Clinton, Tenn Anderson County School Board Clinton High School Brownell Anderson County U. S. District Court Knoxville Department of Justice John Kasper Washington, D.C Kasper Robert L. Taylor

Egyptian mummy fraud traced by X-ray techniques

In Chicago X-ray investigations reveal that an ancient Egyptian undertaker committed fraud in 300 B.C. by stuffing a mummy case with a cloth dummy. The discovery angles into forensic archaeology and ancient deception.

Chicago B.C

Gen Smith Seeks Retirement From National Guard

Brig. Gen. Carlton K. Smith, 62, a building contractor and assistant division commander of the 24th Red Bull division, has announced plans to retire after 37 years of continuous military service. The Cedar Rapids notice says he sent his formal retirement application to Major Gen. Fred C. Tandy, with no word yet on a successor.

Cedar Rapids News Iowa Carlton K. Smith Mt. Vernon Road Gen. Smith 24Th Red Bull Iowa-Nebraska Cedar Rapids Smith Fred C. Tandy Iowa Adjutant General Des Moines Tandy Donald B. Johnson Iowan Warren C. Wood Gehring Neb

Refugees Seek Free Austria After Harrowing Marsh Crossing

A refugee group recalls a bitter cold night as they fled through a frozen marsh toward the Austrian border. They describe hunger, fear of Soviet tanks, and hopeful reunions with warmth at a farm where refugees received tea, bread, and safety, while a Hungarian father dreams of a new life in America and a reclaiming of his craft.

Austria

Iowa to Return 80 Percent Of Rose Bowl Ticket Orders

Iowa City AP report says about 12 000 Rose Bowl tickets will be allocated for the public, with 80 percent of orders to be returned. Francis Graham, Iowa athletics business manager, noted mail processing delays and the absence of actual tickets from Rose Bowl authorities, planning prioritized mailing to successful purchasers.

Iowa City Iowa University of Iowa Athletics Francis Graham O Athletics University Graham

Hungarian Refugee Bride Diagnosed With Tuberculosis

CAMP KILMER N J AP A Hungarian refugee and bride stobe was diagnosed as a tuberculosis case shortly after arrival. Elizabeth Kiss 24 will be transferred to Deborah Sanitarium Browns Mills. Her care will be donated by New Brunswick women among 35000 sponsors of the free non sectarian institution.

Camp Kilmer N. J Elizabeth Kiss Bel Deborah Sanitorium Browns Mills New Brunswick

Hungary Ousting Yankee Newsman

Budapest United Press correspondent Russell Jones, the only American newsman in Hungary, has been ordered out effective Sunday. He arrived Oct 29 without a visa and was allowed one month stay, then given a six day extension.

Budapest United Press Russell Jones Hungary

Hungary Accepts UN Visit Date. Refuses Observers

UNITED NATIONS, N.Y. AP The Hungarian government accepted the offer of UN Secretary General Hammarskjold to visit Budapest but said the trip should occur at a later date suitable for both sides. The regime again rejected UN observer entry into Hungary as urged by a General Assembly resolution.

United Nations, N. Y U. N Hammarskjold Budapest General Assembly U.N Hungary Istvan Sebes U.S Soviet Union

Hungary admits deportations to Soviet Union

A government spokesman acknowledged that Hungarians were deported to the Soviet Union but said all have returned and there have been no deportations for two weeks. The U.N. inquiry debate centered on convening observers by December 7. Henry Cabot Lodge Jr condemned Hungary’s stance and urged a final deadline for an impartial on the scene. In Budapest, enraged Hungarians killed the Soviet commander in Pecs as tensions rose.

Budapest Soviet Union U.S Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr Hungary Hammarskjold U. N Lodge INS Pecs

Colder Tuesday Forecast Toned Down In Iowa

The cold wave hitting Iowa is weaker than first predicted as a westerly shift in the upper air dampens its strength. Temperatures are expected to fall to roughly 6 to 13 degrees in the north and 14 to 20 in the south by Tuesday morning, with clouds, wind, and milder prior conditions noted. Cedar Rapids logged 54 degrees by afternoon after a low of 31, with Sunday reaching 52.

Iowa Lowa Pacific Atlantic Missouri Pacific Northwest Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids Expands North Side With 265 Acre Annexation

Cedar Rapids approved two north side annexations totaling 265 acres after petitions from property owners seeking involuntary inclusion without court action. About 172 acres north of Blairs Ferry road and east of Hiawatha were added, with 90 to 95 acres owned by Collins Radio Company north of Old Marion road. Fire and police protection will be extended immediately and water service prospects are developing.

Cedar Rapids Blairs Ferry Road Hiawatha Collins Radio Company Old Marion Road Collins Research Laboratory Bessie M. van Note Avis E Elmer L. Neff Richard P. J Frances E. Louvar Mary J. Cook Collins Iowa Electric Light and Power Company Television Realty Company Fairy Marie Carver Cavenne NE Milwaukee Railroad Jacres Jim Meaghan Mealghan

U N to Take Over Suez Fate and Drawn-Out Withdrawal

Britain and France agreed to withdraw from the Suez Canal Zone and Gaza Strip following U N General Assembly resolutions. U N Secretary General Hammarskjold expects Port Said under U N police by mid December as Keightley coordinates a timetable. Lloyd announced phased withdrawal and continuity of security while acknowledging unresolved Israel-Arab tensions.

Britain France U. N Suez Canal Zone Israel Gaza Strip Egypt Sinai Peninsula U.N New York Hammarskjold Port Said Selwyn Lloyd House of Commons Charles Keightley Lloyd Paris Christian Pineau National Assembly Suez Canal Gen. Keightley Burns Hammskjold

Cedar Rapids approves traffic safety education division

A new city police division to oversee traffic safety education received preliminary council approval. A police lieutenant will lead the unit earning 405 dollars monthly, with civil service exams likely in about 90 days and final passage next Monday.

Cedar Rapids E. A. Prochaska George Davis Seivil

Syrian Premier Resigns Over Army Rift in Syria

Baghdad based Al Shaab reports Syrian Premier Sabri Assali offered to resign after a clash with the army over alleged Iraqi arms for a coup. President Shukri Kuwaily rejected the resignation and sought to mend the rift.

Bagdad al Shaab Sabri Assali Iraq Shukri Kuwaily Assal Syria

Turkey Deploys Troops to Iraq Aid Baghdad Government

Moscow radio reported that Turkey sent two battalions to Iraq to support Premier Nouri al Said’s government against growing popular pressure to withdraw from Baghdad. The claim, aired in London by United Press, frames the move as reinforcing stability amid protests.

London Moscow Turkey Iraq Nouri El-Saidi Bagdad

U S Suspends Soviet Cultural Exchange Amid Hungary Attack

Washington AP reports the United States has suspended its cultural exchange program with Russia in response to recent developments. The State Department said the decision was made after Russian forces attacked Hungary while exchanges with Soviet European satellites proceed.

Washington U.S Russia State Department Hungary

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