Iowa Labor Law Repeal Remote Despite 1955 Session Prospects
AP survey signals dim outlook for legalizing union shops in Iowa contracts. Closed shop provisions in labor-management deals appear unlikely with the 1955 legislature slated to convene January 10. Dwight McCormack reported from Des Moines on the AP survey of incoming lawmakers.
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Associated Press
U. S
James P. Mitchell
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Iowa Republican Party
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Iowa Manufacturers Association
Hoegh
House
Senate
Unsafe Acts Blamed for Ammo Blasts
Savanna Ordnance Depot Col. L. A. Burbank notes most explosions come from external fire or unsafe acts. He cites the Owatonna Minn. blast as a gasoline fire and urges grounding of filler nozzles to prevent static sparks. He warns proper handling and respect for cargo reduce danger.
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Gazette
Savanna
Ill
Owatonna
Minn
Savanna Ordnance Depot
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L. A. Burbank
Col. Burbank
U.S. Army Ordnance Corps
Florist Reports Santa Claus Theft in Lima
Joseph Uhl of Lima says a six foot wooden Santa Claus was stolen from in front of his greenhouse on Tuesday. Police are investigating the theft of the holiday figure.
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Lima
Ohio
Joseph Uhl
Eisenhower says fear of global war is at a low
President Eisenhower told reporters fear of a world war is lower now than at any time in years as he differentiates peace from an armistice. He outlined upcoming talks with Republican leaders on the 1955 program and foreign aid plans, and emphasized dairy policy and milk consumption while addressing criticism from Paul Butler and the ongoing Korean War prisoner issue.
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Eisenhower
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Appropriations
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Congress
Mitchell
Administration
Pauling Says Prize Funds Help With Old Bills
Dr. Linus Pauling of Pasadena explains at Stockholm that his 35 000 dollar Nobel chemistry prize will be used to pay existing debts. He notes many scientists struggle with old bills even after receiving the prize.
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Stockholm
Linus Pauling
Pasadena
Shindley Sentenced to 20 Years for Arson in Waterloo
Donald Clifford Shindley, 21, received a 20 year term at Anamosa for arson that destroyed the Evansdale home of his stepparents, with his wife and infant present in court. He pled guilty as his mother faces separate charges and insurance suit seeks $4,073. The court noted no bench parole in arson cases and Shindley may seek parole after good behavior.
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Anamosa
Ehlert
The
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Watertown
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Four U S Airmen Held by Red China Named
U S Ambassador Henry Cabot Lodge informed UN Secretary General Dag Hammarskjold that four U S airmen are prisoners in Red China in violation of the Korean armistice. The pilots, Capt Harold Fischer Swea City Iowa Lt Lyle W Camderon Lincoln Nebraska Lt Roland W Parks Omaha Nebraska and Lt Col Edwin L Heller Wynnewood Pennsylvania, were on UN missions during the Korean war.
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Henry Cabot Lodge
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Dag Hammarskjold
Lodge
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Geneva
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Red China
Harold Fischer
Swea City
Lyle W. Camderon
Lincoln
Neb
Roland W. Parks
Omaha
Edwin L. Heller
Wynnewood
Polish Reds Order Voters Try It Again
London dispatch reports Poland ordered voters in 11 small towns to vote again after weak turnout for Communist candidates in Saturday's elections. The PAP communique notes national front candidates won over 90 percent overall, with several villages showing under half participation and council seats unsettled.
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London
Red Poland
PAP
National Front
Chou denounces U N mutual security pact as grave provocation
Peiping broadcast quotes Premier Chou En-lai calling the U S formosa military pact a grave warlike provocation. He says if forces stay on Formosa and Penghu, China will bear all grave consequences and refuses any interference from foreign powers. He labels Chiang Kai-shek traitorous and vows to liberate Formosa and liquidate the Chiang clique as a sovereign matter.
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London
Chou En-lai
U. S
Chou
Peiping Radio
U.S
Formosa
Formosa Strait
Penghu Islands
China
Chiang Kai - Shek
Chiang Slique
Rallying Pontiff Salutes Pilgrims at Window
Pope Pius XII, recovering from a serious illness, appeared at his bedroom window in Vatican City and saluted the pilgrims of the Marian year for about five minutes. The public display came six days after a near fatal collapse.
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Vatican City
Pius XII
Oldest Practicing Doctor Dies at 96 in Quincy
A.P. Dr. Edmund B. Montgomery aged 96 died Wednesday in Quincy. He was believed by associates to be the oldest practicing physician in the United States, having practiced in Quincy for 76 years since his 1878 graduation from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia.
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Edmund B. Montgomery
U. S
Quincy
Jefferson Medical College
Philadelphia
Doctor weighs neck marks on Sam Sheppard case
Defense pathologist Dr. Clifford Foster testified that bluish marks on the back and neck of Dr. Sam Sheppard could have been caused by the osteopath himself during restraint on July 4. He noted possible cheekbone fractures but said X rays showed none.
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Cleveland
INS
Sam Sheppard
Clifford C. Foster
Sam
Marilyn
Foster
Bay View Hospital
Stephen Sheppard
Charles Flick
Bay View
Flick
Eisenhower declines to comment on McCarthy attacks
President Eisenhower refused to attack Senator McCarthy personally at a news conference. He noted he would not comment by name and directed questions about party impact to Republican leaders. He defended congressional inquiry and civil rights while praising Brig. Gen. Zwicker and warning against party splits.
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Reuther
Mitchell
CIO
Los Angeles
Sen. McCarthy
Eisenhower
Washington
McCarthy
Hall
United States
Christmas Parcel Lands Man in Jail
Chicago police nabbed William Penn after a "do not open until Christmas" package triggered a search. Penn, wanted on 21 traffic violations, disturbed the parcel while hiding in a closet and was arrested. Unable to pay a $210 fine, he received 140 days in jail.
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Chicago
William Penn
Penn
U S to Present Submarine to Italy in New London Ceremonies
The United States plans to present a submarine to Italy in ceremonies on December 13 at New London Connecticut. The event marks a milestone in defense relations and showcases naval cooperation between the two nations.
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Washington
U. S
Italy
New London
Conn
Hastings Town Seeks Christ in Christmas With Lights Off
Hastings Michigan plans a one night pause on Christmas consumerism. The 14 churches will sponsor a citywide event to honor Bethlehem and the Gospel of Luke with an hour long torchlight parade and religious floats while shops close to remove Christmas displays.
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Hastings, Mich
Bethlehem
Hastings
Christ
Santa Claus
Philip E. Schubert
Hastings Chamber of Commerce
Ellwood Elected By Committee for Fund Screening
Cedar Rapids news reports a city committee formed to oversee fund raising proposes its first actions. Ellwood named chairman with Mrs. Wray as vice chair and Robert Caldwell serving as temporary secretary. A subcommittee will study membership rules and potential expansion. Cont page 10.
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Cedar Rapids
William P. Ellwood
Robert Wray
Robert H. Caldwell
Chamber of Commerce
Community Chest
Wray
John Evans
J. F. Hladky, Jr
President Eisenhower backs National Safe Driving Day
President Eisenhower urged reporters to pressure bosses and media to promote Safe Driving Day on December 15. He proclaimed a 24 hour period to keep the nation free of fatal accidents. The National Automobile Dealers Association pledged full cooperation in publicity and observance.
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