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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1956

Page

4

Allies to Receive Modern Arms With U S Nuclear Capabilities

The United States pledged to supply NATO allies with modern weapons able to fire conventional or nuclear charges while retaining ownership of atomic warheads. The plan aims to pace defense to deter Soviet forces and encourage allied security with reduced European armaments costs.

Paris U. S NATO U S U.S North Atlantic Treaty Organization Washington Wison Snan Wilaen Hungary Bulganin Ins Mr. el America Benhower U.N Russia Red China Britain France Congress Wilson Europe

Arms policy shift to break stalemate with Soviets

The United States shifts disarmament policy with two key proposals. Outlaw intercontinental ballistic missiles and curb long range missiles. Modify the C5 inspection standard to allow gradual increases in teams and facilities while reducing military forces. Proposals to be presented to the United Nations in early 1957.

Ty Don Dixon Washington INS U.S Soviet Union U.N Ike

Union row in McKeesport ends with president chased away

Angry Steelworkers at Loral 408 hall chased president John J. Donahoe from a meeting to nominate candidates for international posts. Donahoe refused to accept nomination for Don Rarick who seeks McDonald endorsement. Police arrived as scuffle broke out and Donahoe fled down the street. Rarick, a White Oak resident and $6,500 a year Irvin Works employee, seeks locals endorsement to appear on the ballot.

Mckeesport Loral United Steel Workers John J. Donahoe Donahoe Don Rarick Rarick David S. McDonald McDonald White Oak Irvin Works U. S. Steel Corporation Trarick

Regents Approve University of Iowa Dormitory Rate Hikes

The Iowa Board of Regents unanimously approved dormitory rate increases at the University of Iowa to fund new buildings and salary raises for staff. The boosts affect about 3 000 single students and 660 families, with total annual costs rising in several room types. Expanded room and board rates now range up to 775 dollars per year for single, double, and quadruple accommodations.

BES Iowa Hoard of Regents University of Iowa E. T. Jollisse Bath Jaicn

NATO Urges Suez Accord and Middle East Peace

The Atlantic allies pressed for rapid clearance of the Suez Canal and final settlement of its future by the United States, seeking a permanent Arab Israeli peace. They also condemned Soviet actions in Hungary and warned of Cold War tensions in the Middle East, pledging close observation of regional developments.

Parisap Atlantic Suez Canal U.S Russia Atlantic Council Middle East Atlantia Treaty Area Security Council Egypt Suez

Moscow Show of Hungarians Is Off

An advance ticket ad promised refunds for a 100 member Hungarian army ensemble that arrived in Moscow then vanished from hotels. In Chicago, a Hungary returnee described a tense mood as the two day engagement sold out before cancellation announced.

Moscow Red China Chicago Insland Santa Claus

NAACP Fined and Official Jailed in Atlanta

In Atlanta a state court fined the NAACP 25000 dollars and ordered J H Calhoun, president of the Atlanta NAACP branch, jailed until he produces financial records. Judge Durwood Pye suspended a further 12 month contempt sentence pending good behavior. The case followed a raid on NAACP offices as investigators sought donor records to challenge tax free status.

Atlanta Sunetlor National Association For Advancement of Colored Durwood T. Pye J. H. Calhoun NAACP Pye Maneaver Calhoun Attorney General State Revenue Commissioner Eugene Cook Georgina

Millionaire Meyer Mester Slain in Brooklyn Waterfront

New York based police investigated the murder of Meyer Mester, an olive oil dealer and head of the Halba Oil Company with his brother. Detected clues include a Cadillac with running lights on, found on the Brooklyn waterfront, four bullets to the back, wallet in his hand containing 64 dollars, and an extra $40 in his pocket. Detectives questioned family, business associates, and connections amid a high profile foul play case.

New York Meyer Mester Friday Brooklyn Halba Oit Company Mester

Lutheran Units Agree on Union in Chicago

Four Lutheran church bodies with 2 861 000 members vote to form an organic union. A steering committee will draft a constitution, meeting in Chicago in March to map a new church structure. The groups are United Lutheran Church in America, Augustana Lutheran Church, Finnish Evangelical Lutheran Church, and American Evangelical Lutheran Church.

Union Chicago Chi “Gogo United Lutheran Church In America Augustana Lutheran Church Finnish Evangelical Lutheran Church Suomi Synold American Evangelical Lutheran Church

LaMarca Sentenced to Death Week of Jan 28

In Mineola New York AP reports etco LaMarca the kidnap slayer of Baby Peter Weinberger was sentenced Friday to die in Sing Sing prison by electric chair during the week of January 28.

Mineola N.Y Ecto LaMarca Peter Weinberger Sing Sing

Cedar Rapids Post Office expands holiday mail service

Cedar Rapids postal officials announce extra weekend post office hours and nine additional parcel post staff to handle Christmas mail. Extra collection boxes near curbside sites ease traffic while windows stay open Sunday 2 to 5 30 pm and Saturday until 5 30 pm.

Kapa Cedar Rapids

Ishibashi Named Japan Prime Minister Before Christmas

Tanzan Ishibashi 72, former finance minister and once barred under MacArthur, was chosen to succeed Hatoyama as Japan’s prime minister. His election as Liberal Democratic Party president secures the move with Hatoyama resigning December 18. Eden in London downplays policy shifts as Ishibashi, son of a Buddhist priest, returns to public life. A separate note reports Wheeler’s refusal to allow British and French crews in Suez Canal clearance.

Tokyo INS Tanzan Ishigashi International Trade and Industry Gen. MacArthur Tohiro Hatoyama Japan Liberal-Democratic Party Hatoyama Ishibashi MataArthur London Ter Eden Britain Jamaica U. S Canada Oriental Economist Raymond Wheeler U.N Suez’ Canal

Doctor Riordan Faces Burglary Charges in Redwood City

District Attorney Keith Sorenson said Dr. John F. Riordan an anesthetist who admitted burglary will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. The case centers on alleged crimes in Redwood City.

Redwood City Calif Keith Sorenson John F. Riordan

Tiny Followers Will Keep Earth Satellites Company

The NACA disclosed plans to launch six main satellites into high orbits during the International Geophysical Year starting next July. A follow-on sub satellite will eject after the main craft, weighing under four ounces, and will aid measurements of atmospheric density and drag for observers using telescopes and radar.

National Advisory Committee For Aeronautics Eorth NACA

Hungarians Defy Troops Strike Again at Csepel Works

In Budapest on Friday about 28 000 workers at the Csepel iron and steel works led a new air down strike defying Soviet troops. Thousands joined stoppages across Budapest plants demanding release of labor leaders Racz and Bark, while Bejolanis electrical plant stayed mostly idle and clashes reported around Be Nolannis.

Budapest Hungary Csepet Iron and Steel Works Crepel l Works Janos Kadar Bejolannis Eléctric Sandor Bacz Race Barl

Year Jail Terms Are Suspended In Lobbying Case

Two lawyer lobbyists Elmer Patman of Austin Texas and John Neff of Lexington Maine pled guilty to a misdemeanor for failing to register as lobbyists while aiding a gas bill. They received one year suspended jail terms and Superior Oil Company was fined five thousand dollars on two counts. The government dropped other indictment counts including attempts to influence Senator Case. The judge called the violation technical and no jail served.

Washington Elmer Patman Austin Texas John M. Nefl Lexington Meb U.S Joseph C. McGarraghy Superior Oil Company of California Patman Neff Neft Francis Case R-S.d Aucoo Campaian Sioux Falls McGarraghy Altermeya Paiman Senare Superior Oi Nell Lor iPatman and Neff

Finnish Leader Paasikivi Dies

Juho Kajusti Paasikivi 88 former president of Finland died Friday in Helsinki after serving two terms during the postwar era.

Paasikivi Helsinki Finland Juho Britisli Paasikivi

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