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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1956
Page
12
Chicago hogs gained 25 to 60 cents with activity strong. Cattle and sheep prices moved mixed, steers mostly down and cows up modestly due to tight supplies. Des Moines and Chicago reports show varied carcass weights, packing sow ranges, and feeder prices across regional markets.
Prices for hogs rose Saturdays with base market gains of 15 cents. A perplexing inquest into a domestic disturbance tied to Mrs Klapp and her son Timothy revealed threats and a pistol incident, while a letter requested cremation for her body and an inquest extended to January 16.
An inquest into the stabbing death of Margarith Klipp, 49, in the bathroom of her suburban home, heard testimony about a quarrel with her airline executive husband J Mileham Klapp, 41, and a struggle for a pistol. The deputy coroner noted the extensive wounds and a hunting knife embedded in the throat. investigators planned to consult a lock expert and consider a lie detector test for Klapp.
Chicago report notes a skin specialist advises against oral sun tanning pills. Dr Norman Ti Kano of New Mark University says the pills contain a preparation eastern Aminp which may harm skin and be risky for sensitive individuals.
Belgian foreign minister Paul-Henri Spaak was named to the top NATO post and will assume office in April, succeeding Britain's Lord in the role. The appointment places Spaak as the NATO secretary general designate and signals a major shift in the alliance leadership.
President Eisenhower Friday accepted the resignation of Davis of Lincoln Nebraska from the Interior Department. Davis wrote that personal considerations made the resignation necessary, and urged the President to accept it.
The Veterans Administration authorized lenders to commit GI home loans at the maximum permissible interest rate at closing. The move signals plans to seek a higher rate ceiling from Congress early next year to ease financing as FHA mortgage rates rise. Officials said this protects lenders and prevents limitations on GI loan demand while Congress considers changes to the rate cap.
Multiple local churches list their pastors and weekly schedules. Marien Churches Baptist Morning worship at 10 40, Evening 7 30. St Josephs Catholic mass at 6 8 9 30 and 11 am. Christian at 8 0 1645 with sermon The Christmas Rush. Free Methodist services 10 45 am and 7 30 pm. midweek prayer. Methodist with Christmas music. Presbyterian divine worship and church school. Missouri Synod Lutheran divine worship 10 and 1 30 subject Must Decrease But Christ Must Increase. Seventh Day Church of God Friday prayer, Sabbath school 10 30, preaching Saturday. United Seventh Day Brethren services in Memorial Hall Saturday 9 am. Bible study Saturdays.
A two-wheeled self feeder box was stolen last night in West Union. A vehicle backed up to the trailer-type machine, hooked up, and tow away, with the machine valued at 90. The victim is Herman Durshar of West Union Implements. The scene referenced a red and green color.
Washington reports President will deliver the state of the union in a joint session of Congress on January 10. The event sets the tone for policy priorities and legislative agenda as leaders prepare for a new congressional year.
Wharton The Union Pacific train bound for Chicago was stopped at 5:45 am Saturday in Marion after officials found an overheated boiler in the engine. Firefighters used chemicals to suppress flare ups as crews cooled the boiler and secured the scene.
Former heavyweight champion Joe Louis faces seizure of a $65,000 trust fund for his two children as part of a federal tax claim. The U S Tax Court permit partial payment, citing about $1 million owed with penalties and interest. Louis’s payments and ongoing income are cited but tied up by the government.
The Masional Association of Manufacturers urged American industry to aid Hungarian refugee families toward economic self sufficiency. It named four welfare agencies handling processing and noted employers should specify job openings by skills wage age and language. Agencies can sponsor and fund travel and training, with emphasis on securing local housing for newcomers.
Lowell Rivers 26, deaf since an ear infection, read the judge’s lips as U S district Judge Michael L Igoe commended him Friday for admission to the federal bar. Rivers, a John Marshall Law School graduate, ranked third in his class. The judge noted the handicap can be a blessing in disguise.
A new industry to Iowa City was announced on Friday with Precision, Inc. set to establish a plant on 28 acres near the Procter and Gamble facility. Precision, makers of Dr West toothpaste and toothbrushes, will manufacture drug and toilet goods at the site. no construction details were revealed.
Washington AP reports President Eisenhower wore a bil pot tape on a rough spot on the fourth finger of his right hand after playing golf at Augusta Georgia. The White House secretary described the adhesive tape as covering a rough spot rather than a blister as he returned home Thursday.
ISTC and Cedar Falls educators organized aid for Hungarian refugees amid the anti communist struggle. President J W Maueler praised the courage and stamina of the Hungarian people in their fight against tyranny and thanked supporters who contributed to relief efforts.
DES MOINES AP Iowa lawmakers consider a seven percent withholding rate of federal income tax to collect Iowa state income tax. Committee chair Senator Prentis and economist Murray cited ease of collection and revenue gains, with estimates showing 1 to 2 million dollars more annually. The study panel aims to reform taxes away from property toward direct taxes like sales and income.
Two morning holdups in Des Moines netted about $200. A shotgun wielding man robbed the Coronial Ol Stetign and Grand Jlamburger hop, with one suspect possibly behind both crimes. At the old station between $4 and $59 were taken, and $40 to $60 from the hamburger shop.
Davenport report says James Kuryear, 25, of Chicago died in a two car collision on highway 6 six miles west of Davenport on a slick curve with limited visibility due to fog. His eastbound car carried two passengers George Reinhold, 28, from Wisconsin and Edward Cropp, 18, from Wisconsin. they were hospitalized along with Lola E. Klose, 46, of Durant who drove the other car.
Florence Gilbert, 60, visiting from Atlantico, Iowa, was struck and killed by a car Friday night in Phoenix. The incident occurred as she crossed a street, prompting police to investigate factors including driver behavior and lighting conditions.
Seven new directors and officers were elected Friday at the Sunshine Mission annual meeting. New board members include Mrs. Lee B Winterberg Ars F L Wil re Bryan K Anderson Glenn B McMillan Clarence C Hirr Ralph F Bresher Edwin W Lundquist. Holdovers and officers named start Jan 1 include Pleune as president Ainsworth vice president Van Slyke secretary and Aechter treasurer.
Three year old Pamela Gulick of Burlington, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Gulick, beat polio a year ago and becomes an early contributor to the March of Dimes drive in Des Moines County. She told KBUR owner B McDermott she is grateful for polio foundation aid and wants to lead next year's drive.
The City National Bank has received its federal charter and will begin operations in temporary quarters on Old Marion Road and Forty-second Street NE. It plans a January opening with permanent facilities to follow, under a provisional charter while construction proceeds.
Local listings show 10:00 New Weather segments and 10:15 BEncovered li sports. Programs include 4-Him Behind Badge and 11:30 Movie Lant Toundaries with weather updates interspersed.
Des Moines AP Iowa State Commerce Commission Secretary George L. McCaughan 72 resigns effective January 2 after starting with the old State Railroad Commission in 1902. He has led the secretary role most of the time since 1911, citing reasons not to be stated. Health is cited as good and he will not retire yet. The commission’s future secretary may be influenced by January’s new appointees and shifting support among commissioners. The post carries a salary of 5300 annually. There are rumors of potential replacements including L W Abel.
An editor's note from Philadelphia notes a shop sign declaring a clearance sale and going out of business. A handwritten line beneath asks "Promises, promises, 'promises!" adding a skeptical aside about the commitment of the store.
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