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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1956

Page

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U S Protest Over Soviet Tanks in Budapest Amid Unrest

U S protests warn of unwarranted Soviet military action in Budapest as tanks and armored cars patrol streets during demonstrations. Berlin reports say Soviet inspection demands blocked a U S convoy, while clashes leave several dead and many wounded on the Great Boulevard and Marx Square.

Washington U. S Budapest U.S Hungary Russia Thussia Robert Murphy Sergei Striganov State Department Berlin West Germany Danube Marx Square

Hungarians Beat Soviets 4 0 In Turbulent Olympic Water Polo

At Melbourne 1964 Hungary defeated Russia 4 0 in a water polo match marked by a brawl in the first half. Police and officials restored order as spectators jeered the Russians and booed the referee. Hungary leads Olympic play and eyes the gold after repeats in 1932 1930 and 1962.

Melbourne Hungary Russia Nodar Grakharia Antal Boivari

Hungarian Olympic Team Plans Asylum Returns Rumors

A Hungarian official said two thirds of the Olympic team, possibly 100 athletes, will seek asylum in the United States, Australia and other nations. Hungarian Sports Minister Gyula Hegyi, Australian sources, and athletes confirm most will not return home. Requests flood Australian immigration offices as two French planes are scheduled to transport the team to Rome. Noted asylum seekers include Jan Somogyi and coach Janos Igloi, and swimmer Valeria Gyenge. The group fears imprisonment or worse if they return.

Australia Free Nations Gyula Hegyi I N Rome Mulpourne Jan Somogyi Janos Igloi Valeria Gyenge Apbother

Police Protest Rules for New Safety Position

Cedar Rapids police protest eligibility rules for a proposed lieutenant headed safety education division. A union letter at the city council meeting questions the five years of service requirement and lack of school patrol experience. Officers Long Longerbeam and Dorman backed the protest while Safety Commissioner Prochaska defended the ordinance.

Cedar Rapids Policemen’s Protective Association Civil Service (Commission Ieast Iproivst St Gaie Long Judd Longerbeam Ivan Dorman F. A. Prochaska

Freezing Rain Creates Icy Roads Across Northeastern Iowa

Stormy conditions sweep eastern Iowa with light snow and freezing rain. Highways in the northeast turn icy by Thursday noon while western areas remain normal. Temperatures plunge to subzero in the northwest and reach into the teens in the southeast with continued cold through Friday.

Lors Marth Towa Highwaryea Fowa

United States Iceland Agree to Stay Keflavik Base

The United States and Iceland reached full accord to continue U S military operations at Keflavik near Moscow and Washington with rapid base expansion work resumed. Iceland will receive economic aid as its deficit nears 30 million dollars and Iceland takes responsibility for maintenance while U S forces of about 4000 remain. The shift follows tension over the Hungarian crisis and Middle East events.

John M. Hightower Washington U.S Iceland Keflavik Moscow Republic

Ike Tells Mollet of Harmony Hope

President Eisenhower sent a cable to French Premier Mollet expressing great interest in healing the rift between the United States and France over the Middle East crisis. The message underlines a renewed bid for harmony amid tensions in the region.

Ike Mollet Harmony Hope Augusta Usp Eisenhower U.S France

Fear Building Unsafe Move Mental Patients

One hundred female patients from Mt Pleasants State Mental Health Institute were moved Thursday due to fears of a 05 year old wing collapsing. They were sent by bus to Independence Clarinda and Cherokee hospitals as engineers surveyed the wing after larger cracks. The State Board of Control confirmed concern over the building’s condition.

MT. Pleasant Mt. Pleasant State Mental Health Institute Independence Clarinda Cherokee State Board of Control Tes Maines George Caltenius

Arrests Total 181 in Dispute On Integration

Associated Press reports growing arrests in Clinton Tennessee high school racial disorders. So far 18 arrested including two women, with two unidentified white men held by federal officials and moved to Knoxville for arraignment as more names reportedly surface.

Associated Press Clinton, Tenn Knoxville Clinton

Plumber Challenges Bid Award for New Fire Station

Unsuccessful bidder Milo Simanek objected to the city council bid procedure for plumbing and heating work at a new fire station on Wilson Avenue SW. Kehrer-Wheatland won with a bid of 18 695 while Simanek bid 16 800.

Cedar Kaisa News New Fire Station Wilson Avenue Milo Simanek Kehrer-Wheatand Company Kehrer-Wheatland Simanek Simanck

Resignation Stirs Storm On Campus

Coe college faced a campus disruption as President Brooks resigned amid protests and threats of sanctions. Demonstrations erupted with banners and chants supporting Brooks while a judge warned defendants in related federal cases.

Ider Rapids Coe Knoxville Robert L. Taylor Fowell H. Brooks Knoxvilie Acess Elliott Coe College Brooks Hickok Hall David G. Bleakley the Gazette

Six Presidents At Coe College Over Fifteen Years

Coe College shows a rapid leadership shift with six presidents noted in the past 15 years. Gage resigned in 1941 after 21 years, Geiger and Anderson alternated roles through 1945, Hallingshead led 1944 to 1950, Cumings served 1930 and 1995, and Bracks acted in 1951 and 1982 before becoming president.

Coe College Ceter Hepids

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