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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1956
Page
4
Storm data and community notices list temperatures winds and barometer readings for several locations and a long column of obituaries births marriages and divorce petitions. The item includes Denver and Des Moines style weather, town service notices, funeral service details, and the ongoing daily birth and death notices.
The United Nations debated a resolution condemning the Soviet intervention in Hungary. Cuba resisted stronger language and offered possible amendments, while Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Denmark, El Salvador, Ireland, Italy, The Netherlands, Norway, Pakistan, Sweden, Thailand and the United States sponsored the measure. Britain, France and Peru joined a private Saturday meeting but did not sponsor.
Des Moines, UP Rep Vern Lisle of Clarinda announces he will not seek appointment as speaker of the Iowa House in 1957. He says personal matters prevent campaigning for the post. Four Republicans already announce candidacy: A C Hanson Inwood Henry Stevens Jefferson William L Mooty Grundy Center and Ernest Kosek Cedar Rapids.
President Eisenhower signals Nixon may lead a political buildup by acting as a spokesman for administration policies. Nixon's New York speech on aiding Great Britain is viewed as a test of public reaction and signals broader trust, with Nixon already attending cabinet and National Security Council meetings.
The American Farm Bureau federation begins its 38th annual convention in Miami Beach with about 1,600,000 farm families represented. Delegates expect steady policy from Chicago last year as profits rise by 500 million dollars this year while the 49 member resolutions committee prepares policy proposals for next Thursday.
In Colombia two bus accidents killed 13 and injured many as football fans traveling to a national championship game bound for Medellin. A second bus near Tulua also carried fans, resulting in one death and multiple injuries.
L. M. McConnell, city manager of Council Bluffs for over four years, submitted his resignation on Saturday in a letter to Mayor Carleton Woodward. He cited unfavorable working conditions last year and a lack of relief in the near future.
One person died and six were injured in a two car crash on snow covered Iowa 14, four miles north of Chariton. The dead man was identified as George W. Morton, 34, of Chariton, by Highway Patrolman Marvin Lee.
Local notices list church and club meetings at the YMCA Roosevelt hotel and Sheraton-Montrose, plus talks by Bucky O Connor and Rev. T A Youngquist. Purses snatched on Sev enth Street and Fifth Avenue SE. William Zbanek remains in critical condition after a Friday crash at Oakland Road and J Avenue NE.
A stormy Los Angeles hearing of a House subcommittee investigating subversion ended in fisticuffs and clashes as attorneys were expelled. Witnesses faced questions on alleged ties to Chinese Communist leadership while some refused to answer under the Fifth Amendment. Contempt and potential deportation were discussed as the three day session proceeded.
The commerce department announced the United States will take part in a June trade fair in Poznan Poland marking the first U.S. exhibit behind the Iron Curtain. The move follows the cancellation of a planned Moscow show due to Soviet actions and aims to promote American goods while countering Communist propaganda abroad.
Baghdad reports Iraqi troops pulled out of Jordan following a request from the Jordanian government approved by King Hussein. The move was announced Saturday night by Iraqi authorities.
Elizabeth Christine Bjornsen widow of J C Bjornsen longtime Cedar Rapids contractor died after a long illness in a local hospital at 6 p m Saturday She was 77 Surviving are her son four daughters two daughters in law ten grandchildren and four great grandchildren Funeral services will be held at Turner chapel Tuesday at 3 30 p m Burial will be Linwood cemetery Friends may call after 1 p m Sunday
Mrs J W Zarecky has word of the death of her uncle Charles Rutter 88 in Oakland California. A longtime Monticello and Hopkins county resident he is survived by his wife Josie Murphy of Castle Grove township two daughters Laura and Berdina a son Howard all of Oakland and nine grandchildren.
Princess Marie Louise age 84, oldest royal family member and Victoria’s only surviving granddaughter, died Saturday night at her London home after a battle with bronchitis.
Services for Harry William Golwitzer 609 I Avenue NW Cedar Rapids World War I veteran and former Iowa Steel and Iron Works employee will be held at Turner chapel Monday at 1 30 p m with Rev Arthur Schultt of St James Methodist church officiating Burial will follow at Cedar Memorial Cemetery Friends may call at the chapel
Services for Wilber Leo Spencer, longtime Cedar Rapids resident and former Rapids Chevrolet employee, will be held Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. in Turner chapel with Rev. Ernest S. Worden conducting. Burial follows. calling hours available at the chapel.
Budapest remains tense as police fire injures several. the Central Workers Council prepares to announce a district factory office action at 8 a.m. Sunday possibly signaling a general strike. Russian armor patrols persist while workers vow resistance despite a 3,000-strong Budapest police force. Train workers threaten to strike Saturday if three arrested rail workers are not freed.
Gov. Christian A. Herter said he is delighted to be part of the Eisenhower team as the newly named under secretary of state. Secretary Dulles praised Herter and successor Herbert Hoover Jr. Herter will finish his term as governor Jan. 3 and then report to the State Department after briefings.
Harry Villers, 35, of Ely, was injured Saturday night when his car skidded and struck a telephone pole on C street SW. He was thrown through the windshield and listed in good condition at Mercy hospital with severe facial lacerations and a possible fractured nose. Police report the car crossed to the left and split the pole as slick street conditions contributed.
U S automob ile owners in Formosa face high 1957 plate costs ranging from 130 to 320 dollars per car as they line up for renewal.
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