Sendoff Planned for Iowa Rose Bowl Team in Cedar Rapids
Iowa Big Ten football champions prepare to depart for Los Angeles with two planes Sunday morning and a third on December 27. Governor-elect Herschel Loveless, state officials, and University of Iowa leaders travel, as Cedar Rapids officials limit reservations for a Sunday breakfast. Local gifts from Wilson and Company and National Oats are part of ceremonies at the Huntington-Sheraton hotel with the Rose Bowl queen and princesses greeting the team.
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Corn base fails to reach two thirds in national vote
In a Tuesday referendum farmers favored the corn base plan in many states but fell short of the required two thirds, tallying 257874 for base and 163227 for allotments across 24 states. Iowa favored base while Nebraska and nine Eastern Iowa counties showed strong support for base.
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Theme of Iowa Rose Float: Strength From the Land
Gov. Leo Hoegh announced the Rose Bowl float theme will be Strength from the Land, depicting Iowa as first in agriculture, leader in industry, and foremost in education. The 40 by 20 by 17 foot float, built by Floats Inc of California, costs $10,000 funded by the Iowa Development Commission with a possible extra expense for an Rose Bowl program ad.
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U S H Test Halt Reported
The New York Post, citing a Washington dispatch, said the U S will suspend major H butterfly bomb tests at least through 1957. It may not resume tests even if world conditions improve, citing public safety and easing international tensions. The move aligns with Adlai Stevenson’s urged course, once condemned by top officials.
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Plane crashes in Oklahoma with eight aboard
A Phillips Petroleum Company plane crash south of Bartlesville Oklahoma killed all eight aboard. The aircraft carried six Phillips officials or employees and two pilots. Among the dead was A M Rippel head of Phillips natural gas department.
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Ex-Polish Official Henrik Podlaski Dies by Own Action
Vienna AP reports former Polish attorney general Henrik Podlaski, linked to wartime arrests and executions, committed suicide after recent ouster. He cited unbearable attacks on his record in a note accompanying his death.
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Agriculture Department boosts soil bank payments
The Agriculture Department on Wednesday announced a sharp rise in soil bank payments for the coming year. The per acre payment for not producing corn will be increased, compared with prior figures, signaling a stronger incentive program for farmers to follow soil conservation practices.
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Robber Uses “Good Co signer” Gun to Loot $800
In Chicago an applicant arrived at a loan office claiming a strong co signer then drew a gun and fled with $800. Police search for the suspect described as armed and dangerous.
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Hungarian Refugee Andrias Ugbary Welcomed in Calmar
Refugee from Hungary Andrias Ugbary 25 arrived in Calmar after fleeing Budapest. He spoke of walking 180 miles to escape, crossing into Austria, then coming to the United States aboard a flight to Camp Kilmer. The reception included his sister Mrs Kohout, the Calmar Commercial Club, and press partners.
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Iowa Snow Blanket Halts Travel Across State
Heavy multi county snowstorm blankets northern Iowa and spreads south with four to six inch totals expected in the southeast. Snow packed roads and limited visibility slow travel with at least one serious accident and state patrol reporting most highways hazardous as weather Bureau foresees continuing snowfall across the central Midwest.
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Plane hunt continues as 62 missing over Canada
In Vancouver the search for the Trans Canada Airlines plane missing since Sunday grows with new leads while earlier reports fade. Calvin Jones, former Iowa football star, was aboard. Officials vet sightings of lights on nearby mountains and a boy’s report of wreckage near Vedder Crossing, about 70 miles east of Vancouver.
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Djilas Sentenced To Three Years In Hard Labor
Yugoslavia’s former vice president Milovan Djilas was sentenced to three years at hard labor for spreading hostile propaganda. Belgrade radio said he accused Yugoslavia of not supporting anti Soviet action in Hungary.
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Chuckle Motorist Punchline from Old Cartoon
A joke notes a motorist asking repair cost and a mechanic replying with a precise amount. The gag hinges on a pun about how much is wrong. The captioned humor reflects classic newspaper comic style and timing.
Meyer says he will serve out safety post term
Iowa State Safety Commissioner Clinton H. Meyer denied resigning and said he will serve his four year term ending June 30, 1959. He spoke at a news conference with Gov. Hoegh and indicated no departmental personnel changes are planned.
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Florence Brown Cedar Rapids's oldest citizen dies at 101
Florence FE Brown died in a Cedar Rapids hospital at 2 05 p m Tuesday after a brief illness. Born November 22 1855 in College township she lived a full life with a mining era family history. She was the widow of Frank Brown, married in 1880, and spent her years on a College township farm before moving to Cedar Rapids in 1919.
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Willis Mercer Dies in Iowa City at 68
Willis W. Mercer 68 prominent Iowa City resident died about 11 a.m. Wednesday in an Iowa City hospital after a heart attack at his home. He was president of Economy Advertising Company and founder of the Iowa City Building and Loan Association, chaired the board of First National Bank, and held numerous civic posts. Survivors include his wife Anita a daughter Mrs Richard Fedderson and two brothers Leroy mayor of Iowa City and another brother in Ottumwa.
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Seven Accused of Flogging Cleared in Fla Case
Seven white men were cleared on a directed verdict by Circuit Judge T. G. Futch in Bushnell Florida after State Attorney A. P. Buie urged four acquittals. Jesse Woods, a 39 year old Negro, was seized from Wildwood jail amid a drunkenness arrest and alleged disorderly conduct.
Dulles Draws Sermon Like Tone in NATO Speech
The London Times described Secretary of State Dulles speech after the NATO meeting as seeming more sermon than political statement. It noted the tone mirrored a sermon in seriousness and moral emphasis.
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