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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1957
Page
2
Friday high and low temperatures across cities with precipitation notes. Iowa forecast calls for fair mild weekend. detailed weather data, barometer, humidity, sun rise and set times. Local public service notices include funeral services, incinerator and house fires, and numerous traffic violation fines across multiple towns.
A withheld official report released in Paris says a government commission found torture and inhuman treatment of Algerian rebel prisoners by French forces, noting eight camps housing 5 000 to 6 000 inmates though not a generalized system. Specific cases include deaths from carbonic acid gas and asphyxiation in wine cellars and a wine vat, with disciplinary actions cited and later orders to prevent recurrence.
Marine Cpl. Sheldon Sibell 21 of Nelson Minnesota was convicted in Yokosuka Japan of cruelty to navy prisoners. He received three months hard labor without confinement and a $75 monthly fine for three months. He is the sixth Marine convicted in the Sasebo mistreatment case with five acquitted and five others awaiting trial.
In Pusan, Korea, a factory explosion killed five employees and left three others seriously injured on Saturday. Fire officials said the blast occurred at an explosives factory, the cause under investigation.
New York officials report a growing rift within the Motormen's Benevolent Association as a subway strike extends into the sixth day. Subways run at about 70 percent capacity with nonstriking workers and supervisors aiding service. A bus strike deadline was extended to January 1. Frank Zelano, MBA acting head, found a microphone in the union office triggering a probe, while union leaders clash with Mayor Wagner and attorney Louis Waldman over settlement terms. The MBA, claiming 2,600 motormen, seeks independent bargaining versus the TWU.
Air Force Secretary James Douglas suspended a Tuesday issued order creating an air force directorate of astronautics. He called the move premature. The Defense Department plans an Advanced Research Projects Agency to direct futuristic projects. In New Mexico the Talos defense unit’s first firing occurred, a navy developed missile later turned over to the army.
President Eisenhower sent a Christmas greeting to the armed forces noting many are far from home but in our hearts and minds. He praised those who stand watch and pledged to work for enduring peace with justice among nations alongside Mrs. Eisenhower.
Kenneth LeRoy Wilcox a 22 year old Cedar Rapids man wanted on a larceny charge in Vinton was arrested Friday afternoon by Cedar Rapids detectives on a warrant from Justice Fay W Hite Benton County. He is accused of stealing several tires Sept 18 in Vinton.
Hospital updates list Mrs. Willard Endsley in St. Luke's for observation and treatment and Milton J. Kubicek at Veterans Hospital in Iowa City awaiting major surgery. Police report larceny of shotgun shells, sweater, and knife from Kenneth W. Watts's car. Initiation of David Thomas into Tau Beta Pi at Iowa State College noted. Troop 33 plans court of honor and Christmas party at Cleveland school with several honorees.
The Air Force will begin building the first American base at Presque Isle Maine to place Snark missiles within range of Russian targets. A larger ICBM base near Cheyenne Wyoming is planned for 1958 with the ICBM ready after 1960. The Snark tests at Cape Canaveral recently hit within four miles of a target after 5 000 miles flight. A Snark squadron will begin training December 15 at Patrick AFB Florida before moving to Maine.
King Mohammed V of Morocco concluded a 19 day U S tour Friday night as he flew home aboard the Columbine I a former Eisenhower plane. The royal visit included meetings with U S officials and coverage across American cities.
The Japanese coast guard reports a South Korean merchant ship sank in the Tsushima Strait between Japan and South Korea on Friday with 14 crew members missing.
Frank H. Winters 80 of 417 Seventh Avenue SW Cedar Rapids died Friday after a brief illness. Born August 6 1877 in Dekalb County Missouri he moved to Cedar Rapids from Perry. He was an elder in the United Presbyterian church for 30 years. He is survived by a daughter and son both of Cedar Rapids and a brother of Cascade. Services at Barta Hesser chapel Monday at 1 30 p m with two ministers officiating. Burial at Cedar Memorial. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Sunday.
Frank Dzaugis died in a Cedar Rapids nursing home on Friday. Born January 29, 1883 in Lithuania he arrived in the United States in 1913. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Brady mortuary led by Rt. Rev. Msgr. Maurice Sheehy with burial at Mt. Calvary. Friends may visit the mortuary after 1 p.m. Sunday.
AP reports Senator Johnson of Texas suggested ending the 40 hour work week to speed missile and satellite programs. AFL CIO leaders warned of unemployment and industry layoffs amid defense cuts while Johnson later clarified the remark only applied to missiles. The subcommittee continues its inquiry into missile labor needs.
The Rev. Walter Pierce resigns as superintendent of the Sunshine Mission after more than five years. Mrs. Pierce also resigns as director of women's work. Both take effect February 1 and will become executive director and co-director of the Rodeheaver Boys Ranch in Palatka Florida. Five new board members are elected for three year terms starting January 1, and A. T. Pleune is re-elected president for 1958 with Chester Ainsworth as vice president H. R. Van Slyck secretary and Henry J. Achter treasurer.
Major General John B. Medaris testified to the Senate preparedness subcommittee that the army successfully solved the re-entry issue in two tests, confirming one nose cone previously shown by President Eisenhower and reporting a second cone survived a test but was lost at sea. He noted balloon-supported remains and discussed the broader aim of launching an instrumented scientific satellite, which was reportedly rejected in August.
A fire damaged a former hatchery and rocket plant used as temporary Lone Tree high school quarters, with over $2,000 in losses. The main high school building burned last Christmas. the gym survived. Classes shift to nearby buildings as equipment is moved to the new school slated to open after holidays.
Tehran AP reports 1,287 killed from the western Iran quake as of Friday. A newspaper correspondent cites 500 victims in a single village. Government counts 205 bodies recovered. final toll undetermined. Tass reports a December Mongolian quake with unknown casualties near the Mongolia USSR China junction.
In Linn county district court three men admitted guilt on drunk driving charges. Paul H. Hartke, 36, of 1271 Twenty-first avenue SW, faces a second offense with sentencing set for December 21 by Judge Charles Penningroth after a Friday arrest for erratic driving on First street SE. Hartke’s prior conviction dates from 1947 in Delaware county. Harold P. Paulsen, 55, of 927 L street SW, and Summers R. Dowell, 62, of 411 Eighth street SE, each pled to first offense drunk driving and were fined $300. Dowell was cited for erratic driving on Tenth street SE between Third and Fifth avenues, Paulsen for driving on the wrong side of Third street and Fourteenth avenue SE. Both defendants can pay fines in $50 monthly installments.
Edward M Bizek, a former Oxford Junction man now at 830 B Avenue NE, received a ten year state prison term after pleading guilty to forging checks and cashing a $10 fake in a Marion tavern on December 6. The case involved at least five forged checks alleged by authorities.
Har old Sanders pursues eviction of Leslie Watson and wife for unpaid rent at 503 avenue NW. The filing cites failure to pay rent as the basis of the suit. Swab Motor Company sues Ernest Cejka for 169.32 for auto damages after a collision near Bertram on June 21. Farmers Elevator Company of Alburnett sues Lloyd Lala of Walker for 1914.82 on account and contract terms.
Bakersfield California AP Jesse Hogan aged 35 sustained leg wounds after a shotgun discharged during a safety features demonstration by John Stone a 62 year old. Hogan was treated Friday at a local hospital.
Senator Mundt says the senate rackets committee investigates many improper UAW activities and that the Kohler strike violence inquiry is only one facet. He and Senator Curtis reject AFL-CIO charges of bias while defending Committee Counsel McGovern amid tensions with UAW officials and AFL-CIO leaders.
President Eisenhower named Karl Rankin as ambassador to Yugoslavia on Saturday, succeeding James Riddleberger who was recently appointed ambassador to Greece.
Clinton, IN. A 21 year old man, Arthur House, died after a tavern fight Friday night when he collapsed after being struck during an argument. Maynard C. Schultz, 31, was held on a tentative homicide charge with an inquest and post mortem ordered to determine death cause.
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