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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1957

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Bakers Face AFL-CIO Expulsion Over UnionCorruption

The AFL-CIO Executive Council voted to expel the Bakery Workers union unless cleanup moves are completed by noon Thursday. James G. Cross refuses to resign and plans to run again March 3-5 in Cincinnati as Meany shifts toward chartering a new Bakery union within the federation.

Atlantic City Afl-Cio James G. Cross Cross Cincinnati George Meany Executive Council Meany Bakery Union Council Independent Motormen’s Benevolent Association Afl-Cio Transport Workers Union Michael J. Quill MBA TWU Transit Authority TWA

Detective Arrests Forger While Hospitalized in Pittsburgh

Detective George Weidl, recovering in a Pittsburgh hospital, spotted suspect William Swindell 28 of Etna, Pa, attempting a fraudulent check. Weidl sprang from bed and arrested Swindell, who had been eluding him for months.

Pittsburgh George Weidl Weidl William Swindell Etna

Indiana bans amateur rocket firing statewide

Indiana State Fire Marshal Jay Foster banned all amateur rocket firing after citing potential accidental explosions. He referenced a Texas teacher's death in a rocket blast and did not single out the Vanguard incident.

Indianapolis Jay Foster Indiana

Regulus II Missile Demonstrated By Navy At Edwards

The navy showcased the Regulus II hypersonic guided missile at Edwards Air Force Base California in a semi public test. The 57 foot weapon flew about 30 minutes reached over 1000 miles range and landed on retractable gear after jet chase. The test stressed shipboard conditions and verified final testing program status.

Edwards Air Force Base Calif Navy Desert Cape Canaveral Fla Patrick Air Force Base

Pembroke Coeds Subdue Prowler in Dormitory

Providence report says Pembroke College coeds cornered a prowler in Paula Hersey’s dorm room. Albert Messier, 29, of Lawrenceville Illinois, was found spread-eagled on the floor with two black eyes as five nightgown clad students restrained him until police arrival.

Providence INS Pembroke College Albert Messier Paula Hersey Lawrenceville Messier Paula Sandra ‘Newman Needham Mass

Garberson to Retire as City Attorney in January

City Attorney C. W. Garberson announced plans to retire January 1, ending his fourth two year term. He will join the firm Elliott Shuttleworth and Ingersoll to devote full time to practice. The council must fill the vacancy by appointment before terms start next month. Mayor Jim Meaghan expects a new attorney to be named late this month. Garberson, 46, has served since March 1950 after succeeding Don Hines.

Elliott, Shuttleworth and Ingersoll Garberson Jim Meaghan

Erbe Rules Game Warden May Enter Private Property

Iowa Attorney General Norman Erbe said a conservation officer probably can enter private property to enforce fish and game laws, though the ruling is under study. The issue arose after Officer Robert Daubendick of Decorah posted bond on trespassing and assault charges for stopping a boy on private land without a license. He reported a deer sighting before chasing the hunter, who later faced a $25 fine for deer hunting without a license. a large Winneshiek County deer herd was noted by Sheriff Robert Hitesman.

Des Moines Norman Erbe Erbe Robert Daubendick Decorah Justice Court Daubendick John Carolan Court of Justice of the Peace Clifford Shrubbe Carolan Winneshiek County the Conservation Commission Iowa Supreme Court Conservation Commission Bond Howard Winneshiek Benton County Court of Justice Harry Hansen Donald McCally Cedar Rapids Iowa Robert Hitesman

Guilt Complex From Atomic Raid Blamed In Burglaries

Claude Eatherly, 39, who helped drop the first atomic bomb, faces burglary charges in Texas with a reliance on insanity. A psychiatrist testified he has a guilt complex linked to the Hiroshima raid, while witnesses noted Eatherly and accomplices broke into View and Avoca post offices on April 30, 1956 to obtain money order blanks and stamps.

Abilene, Texas Claude Eatherly Eatherly Japan Air Force van Alstyne Texas Hiroshima Mantooth Alvin Crews View Avoca Federal Prison System Medical Center Springfield Crews Robert McElroy Veterans Administration Hospital Waco McElroy

Cold Wave Grips Cedar Rapids as North Wind Howls

A sharp cold wave hits Eastern Iowa with 21 degrees at 2 30 PM in Cedar Rapids and strong north winds 25 to 43 mph. Dust from plowed fields, snow flurries, and power lines down test utility crews as forecasters warn of subzero to near zero lows across northern Iowa and slightly warmer readings in the south.

Cedar Rapids Mercury Iowa Iowa Electric Light and Power Company Weather Bureau

Dice Game Hold Up Ends in Slaying at Fairview

In Fairview Kansas a stickup man hijacked 1700 dollars from a neighborhood dice game Monday night and killed 70 year old John Mackey. Deputy Kenneth Karnes said the gunman ordered players to line up against a wall before Mackey stumbled and was shot.

Fairview Kan Kenneth Karnes John Mackey Karnes Mackey

Perjury Bid Tied to Slugging Incident in Nashville

Keith Draper testified that Perry Canaday, a Teamsters Local 327 agent, slugged him in a cafe washroom on Sept 22 and later urged perjury before a grand jury. Draper, who swore out a warrant then withdrew it after threats, said he later testified truthfully. Keeling described a year of union harassment against Avis Motors workers in Nashville including syrup in engines and stolen tools.

Washington Senate Nashville Teamsters Keith Draper American Bread Company Nashville Perry Canaday Teamsters Local 327 Draper Shelton Keeling Teamsters Keeling Chattanooga Union Canaday Joe Doe Robert F. Kennedy Kennedy McClellan D-Ark Teamster Avis Motors Avis

President Eisenhower Set for Paris NATO Trip Verdict

Six doctors cleared Eisenhower after a minor stroke showing he is fit to attend the NATO conference in Paris. If approved, he will depart Washington by air Friday for Paris arriving Saturday and stay one day after the talks end, with Sherman Adams declaring the President back in the saddle and fully able to perform duties.

Washington Eisenhower NATO Paris White House Sherman Adams Republican Finance Group St. Louis Adams

Pat Nixon Awarded Nation's Ideal Wife by Homemakers Forum

Frances Lewine reports Pat Nixon received a silver bowl as the nation's ideal wife from the Homemakers Forum. Forum founder Howard S. Cohoon cited a 500000 woman poll showing 70 percent favored Mrs Nixon, praising her as a supportive partner who does not compete with her husband.

Washington Richard M. Nixon Pat Nixon Homemakers Forum Howard S. Cohoon Jackson Nixon Cohoon Mrs

Subway Strike Paralyzes New York Transit Network

New York commuters faced chaotic morning as a mushrooming subway strike halted most service. By 8 a.m. only about a third of trains ran on some lines while buses and rail connections overflowed, prompting mayoral appeals and a 25 percent bonus offer to workers staying on.

New York Interborough Rapid Transit Division Interborough Brooklyn- Manhattan Transit Division

Government raises pay to attract scientists and engineers

Washington AP reports the government will boost pay for about 48,000 existing physical scientists and engineers by 135 to 1080 dollars annually. Starting salaries rise for new recruits, with total annual cost approximated at 25 million dollars for current staff and 342 million for 4000 new hires over the next year.

Washington

Banker Sentenced for Overdraftcase in Ellenville Bank

New York banker William Rose 51 formerly of Ellenville pled guilty to applying bank funds and allowed over one million dollars in overdrafts to aid Ellenville businesses. He was sentenced Tuesday to five years in prison.

New York William Rose Ellenville N.Y Rose Home National Bank

Dear Sir Letter From Businessman About Desk Visit

A humorous missive complains of a communication claiming to be from John Jones and asks to visit the desk. The note reflects playful samplar business correspondence and a mock inquiry about meeting.

John Jones

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