Fire Claims Motorman as Rush Hour El Train Burns
A Chicago elevated train fire killed motorman Daniel Cullen, 47, and injured about 50, with a large portion of victims in critical condition. The blaze started in the motorman's cab, possibly linked to a power switch, as flames engulfed a four car train from Evans ton to downtown Chicago.
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Nixon Hints Large-Scale Aid to Allies
Vice President Nixon signaled possible large scale U S assistance to Britain France and other European nations amid the Middle East crisis saying it is in our interest as well as theirs. The plan could include indirect loans debt relief and waivers with Eisenhower backing. He urged unity to avoid driving a wedge between the United States and its allies and recalled the Egypt crisis and the moral support at stake. An unrelated report notes a Chicago area wreck where a train collision killed eight and injured others at Wilson Avenue, with damage to cars and a fatality count.
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Pair Fined for Attacking Cole
Two men pled guilty to assault in the April 10 attack on Negro singer Nat King Cole in Birmingham Alabama. Kenneth Adams 25 was fined 50 dollars plus costs and Willis Vinson 23 was assessed 100 dollars plus costs.
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U.N. Rights Day Set for Monday in Augusta
President Eisenhower designated Monday as U.N. Human Rights Day and urged Americans to remember the Hungarian people’s bloodshed and sacrifice. The announcement was released from Augusta, Georgia, amid ongoing Cold War tensions and calls for international human rights advocacy.
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U.S. Secures One Billion Loan To Aid Britain
Washington indicates the treasury will borrow one billion dollars via 95 day bills to cover urgent needs tied to Britain's economic distress. The move helps offset nearly two million dollars in interest on U.S. debts to Britain, with Britain likely to borrow from the IMF.
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Mindszenty Story to Run in Gazette in Six Installments
The Cedar Rapids Gazette will publish Cardinal Mindszenty’s account of imprisonment and torture in Hungary, his eventual release, across six instalments next week. Rev. Joseph Veesey, a trusted associate of the cardinal, authored the tellings with Mindszenty’s authorization. The series is billed as the cardinal’s own words and reputedly the sole firsthand account available.
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Italy Denies Entry to Soviet Deputy Premier Suslov
Rome barred Mikhail Suslov, a top Soviet official linked to Hungary repression, from visiting for the Italian Communist party congress. A government spokesman cited fears of anti-Communist riots and public indignation as the reason for revoking his visa.
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Wilson Says Rise in Arms Outlay Likely
Secretary of Defense Wilson told reporters after a budget conference with President Eisenhower that military spending will likely rise next year above the current 36 billion dollar estimate. He avoided specifics on manpower changes and noted higher costs for weapons and equipment while urging an end to leaks of Pentagon budget details.
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Eisenhower Says Military Budget Draft Slowed by Flap
Augusta dispatch reports President Eisenhower told reporters that the military budget draft is not far along and that in the last ten days everything has gone into a flap. He noted he has worked on the budget since 1948 and will not see it fail.
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Halloween Crash Fatal to Neil Deen 19 Central City
Central City teens Neil Deen 19 dies after Halloween night crash on highway 64 near Marion. Fleming 49 from Cedar Rapids killed. Marvin Ozburn Springville hurt. Deen died at University Hospitals Lews City after skull and limb fractures and internal injuries. Funeral arrangements by Passmore Funeral Home.
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Marvin Ozburn
Springville
Passmore Funeral Home
Evy Is Named Coach of Year in Kansas City
Forest Evashevsiti of Town has been named college football coach of the year by Kansas City officials. Swigert elected president of Dr. D. M. Nigro’s National Association of Manufacturers. award to be given at the annual dinner next March in Portland Oregon.
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Three Men Sentenced in Riesel Acid Blinding Case
In New York two men were convicted and given five year terms for conspiracy to obstruct justice in the acid blinding of labor writer Victor Riesel. A third recipient got two years. Gendolfo Mirani and Domenico Bando received five years each. Mirani was fined $10,000. Leo Telvi, Abe Telvi’s brother, got the lightest sentence saying he acted out of love. The jury returned guilty verdicts after lengthy deliberations.
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Victor Riese
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Telvi
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Leo Telii
Abe
Gendolfo Mirani
Domenico Bando
Herlands
Mirani
Lea
Reiniiac
Philippines Elected to Council Job at United Nations
Philippines won a first ballot 17 vote majority over Czechoslovakia for a one year term on the UN Security Council replacing Yugoslavia. Carlos Romulo will occupy the seat starting next month, following a formula that settled the election after Yugoslavia resigned mid-term. Russia warned it would block council expansion if Czechoslovakia failed to win. Conservative abstentions were noted as a political victory for government backers amid a two day foreign policy debate.
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Vassily V. Kutnectsov
Carlos Romulo
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Jose Mazo
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Yugostoyle
Russia
Europe
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Eden
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Harold MacMillan
U S Snark believed in jungle area
The Air Force said a runaway Snark missile launched from Patrick Air Force Base Florida on a 3000 mile range may have landed in the Brazilian jungle near the Amazon. No warhead. radar tracked to South American coast. wreckage unlikely to be found in dense jungle.
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Air Force
Amazon River
Patrick Air Force Base
Fla
Atlantic
South American
Wash
Ington
Rose Bowl Ticket Rules Explain Allocation Policy
The Rose Bowl distributes seats among teams, conferences, and special groups. Iowa’s 16 000 allotment includes about 2 000 for other Big Ten schools, with 2 200 tickets going to students and faculty, plus 400 to the Sheraton Huntington hotel and about 400 to General Motors for band travel. Remaining tickets go to Hawkeye letter winners, current players, and the University Club, with unused seats offered to the general public.
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Rose Bowl ticket allotment arrives for Iowa I club members
Iowa officials report ticket allotment for the Rose Bowl arrives by truck and I club members will have first chance at remaining tickets after verification. I club members pay at least ten dollars yearly to support scholarships for athletes and students, with almost all being football season ticket buyers. Officials fear shortages and seek an extra allotment of unsold tickets from Oregon State to cover members.
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Eden's Party Wins Will He Retain Helm
Britain’s Conservative party solidified power after fending off a Labor motion censuring the Suez invasion and winning a confidence vote on Middle East policy. Despite the victories the fate of Sir Anthony Eden remained in doubt as the government held a narrow edge in Parliament.
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Hungary Denies Deceit Over Hammarskjold Visit Charge
The Hungarian delegation at the United Nations rejects U.S. claims that Foreign Minister Imre Horvath misled Hammarskjold and the General Assembly about a Budapest visit. They call Lodge's remarks insulting and unfounded while noting ongoing discussions with the secretary general about a possible Dec. 16 meeting. Unconfirmed reports say the U.S. seeks to expel Hungary's delegation if Hammarskjold is denied access.
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U.S
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Puddletown to Piddle Town Name Change Sparks Resignations
In England the county council renamed the village from Puddletown to Piddle town to avoid confusion in the Piddle valley. Nine town councilmen threatened to resign in protest, calling the new name unseemly, as they urged the reversal.
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Boy Stuck on Saxophone Foot Gets Rescue
In Los Angeles Randy Koral aged 2 wedged his foot in a saxophone while watching TV. Firemen pried the instrument apart and freed his foot with pressure from the bell. Randy then asked for a saxophone for Christmas. His father wanted a new one.
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Chest Campaign Nears Goal in Cedar Rapids Drive
Cedar Rapids Marion Community Chest nudges toward its goal with an unaudited total of 324176.96 dollars, about seven percent of the 233441 dollar target. A door-to-door drive in the northwest area raised 200.25 dollars, led by the Ellis Community Center YMCA. Otis Elevator Company topped its quota by exceeding 27 percent to become the 172nd group over the top.
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Cedar Rapids News
Cedar Rapids-Marion Community Chest
Ellis Community Center
4A Community Chest
Otis Elevator Company
Mercury Surged 24 Degrees In One Hour At Cut Bank
In Cut Bank Montana the temperature dropped to 22 below at 4 30 am then climbed to 2 4 degrees above within an hour due to a sudden wind shift. Winds shifted from northwest to southwest at 48 mph between 4 30 and 6 40 am, meteorologists said.
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Japan Asks UN for Renewed Security Council Look at Membership
Japan requested renewed consideration by the United Nations Security Council of its application for UN membership. The move signals Tokyo's push to gain full admission as a member state amid ongoing UN deliberations.
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