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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1956
Page
3
National Safety Council data show stopping distances at 20 mph vary by tires and chains. Warm up the car by letting it run briefly before driving, use high gear on ice, avoid wheel spin, install good tires or chains, and keep windshields clear to prevent accidents.
The American Business Men's Research Foundation in Chicago warns that a New Year’s Eve coffee or similar drink can give a false sense of fitness to drive. They urge drivers to instead plan a cab ride home and save one dollar for fare.
The guidance advises testing brakes at slow speeds away from traffic to judge slipperiness and adjust speed. Maintain a safe following distance, signal intentions early, and prepare for icy hills. Do not slam brakes. pump brakes instead and avoid braking during a skid while turning into the skid.
Burglars to lure by the sign at Try Me Lunch in Parkersburg West Virginia tried the spot and escaped with seven dollars.
House GOP Leader Joseph W. Martin Jr says a modest tax reduction may come next year while immigration laws likely become considerably liberalized. He spoke after meeting with President Eisenhower, predicting swift passage of an emergency Hungarian refugee measure and noting Republicans stand united behind the President.
French Foreign Minister Christian Pineau warned in a radio address that European political unification is essential now. He said Western Europe faces being swallowed by the two global blocs led by the United States and the Soviet Union if nations fail to act.
Franklin M. Kreml, director of Northwest Universitys transportation center, praises Chicago Policeman Louis Rotunno after Rotunno stops him for running a red light during a traffic safety training session. Kreml has trained thousands of officers nationwide.
Canterbury milkman Richard Atkinson deserted his route and sailed to Paris after pocketing the day's milk proceeds. He served briefly with the Foreign Legion in Algeria before stowing away to Oran and being captured as a deserter. He pled guilty at Canterbury to theft of 19 dollars 60 cents.
William H. Ryan was installed as president of the Catholic Laymen’s club of Cedar Rapids succeeding H. A. Schimberg. Joseph G. Geraghty was named vice president and Clinton E. Shaeffer as secretary treasurer. The board adds W. C. Zeman, Joseph F. Sindelar, John B. Reilly, Joseph E. Franey. Eugene C. Larkin will be program chairman for the coming year.
In San Francisco six former high paid West Coast leaders banded together to advise struggling small firms. The board offers guidance and covers only minimal office costs, helping owners improve operations. They emphasize seasoned expertise to prevent failures and highlight a case where expansion nearly bankrupted a client before cuts were made.
Logan reported sales volume reaching $35,000 and noted that 80 percent of this board's clients have become solidly established. The remarks highlight strong client retention and growth potential for the period.
Corvallis Oregon State College chemist LeMar Remmert reports irradiated sawdust may replace grain in cow feed. In lab tests cellulose in sawdust changes under beta and gamma rays and could be converted to usable sugar by ruminant enzymes, though cost and field results remain unknown.
Tony Catrambone, appointed Camden city superintendent of schools, began his tenure with a new car donated by well wishers. A parking ticket—placed by friends for parking in an illegal zone—adds humorous edge to the debut.
Aluminum Company of America reports a new 1956 primary production record and expanding markets in auto and construction sectors. President I A Wilson cites a 750000 ton 1956 effort, 962000 ton capacity by year end next year, and larger use in 1957 model cars and curtain-wall buildings. Major expansion projects include Point Comfort and Rockdale Texas Wenatchee Washington Massena New York Lafayette Indiana Vernon California Cressona Pennsylvania Davenport Iowa and Alcoa Tennessee.
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