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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1957
Page
15
John Reynolds notes the rise of serious swingdingle collecting as once ordinary items gain value. He urges selective saving, judging by craftsmanship and trends, since today’s junk can become tomorrow’s treasure and unique pieces may fetch high interest.
Pentagon officials plan to keep details of the next U S satellite launch private after criticism of prior publicity. Dr John P Hagen says an announcement will come only after the firing and that future space plans depend on congressional and defense support. He notes a review after the International Geophysical Year may shift emphasis to instrumentation improvements.
Secretary of State Dulles will lead a U S observer delegation to a meeting of Baghdad Pact foreign ministers in Ankara Turkey January 27 30 The United States not a member but supports the pact and seeks closer liaison among Free World alliances The move follows three years of pact activity and aims to strengthen coordination with Iraq Turkey Pakistan Britain and Iran
Gill Robb Wilson warns of a global decline pattern echoed in national life as he critiques empires. Eisenhower in Paris hopes a peace ideal nears reality. Senator Monroney jokes about presidential ambitions. Mansfield urges renewing ambassadorial level diplomacy away from show.
Naomi Doebel offers party ideas for New Year’s Eve serving safe, warm drinks. Suggests hot soups such as tomato, green pea, and celery cream as easy chafing dish options with butter, toast, salad, and cookies. Includes simple mulled tomato soup and quick individual pizzas as entertaining ideas for guests and children.
Puzzle style clues mix sports terms and related words across and down for a crossword themed grid and answers list.
Answers include Russian mountains and historic terms. The list provides terms for clues such as clerics notion weights and other words like eats away staid interior run together small ones journey demigod portent taro roots give forth cheat and famous uncle.
The first state to ratify the U.S. Constitution was Delaware on December 7, 1787, after initial hesitation by the original thirteen states. Delaware, the nation’s second smallest, covers about 2,057 square miles.
Teamsters leaders and negotiators for truck drivers in 12 central states announced a tentative wage and benefits deal on Sunday. Approval by members and employers is still required. Hoffa said the package totals about 42 cents an hour, though an employer negotiator contested that figure.
In Amarillo Texas two 14 year old boys admitted they set off a homemade bomb in a theater Friday night injuring four youths with minor cuts and burns. Police say the boys acted after one held a grudge against a theater usher.
Paris February report says Premier Gaillard will present a constitutional reform plan to strengthen government power and curb assembly control. The plan requires coalition and two thirds parliamentary approval, with possible dissolution rights, amid doubts over its passage and political responsibility.
Calcutta AP report quotes Premier Dewan of Sikkim saying the Himalayan kingdom will start distilling Scotch. He argues the water in Sikkim resembles Scotland's and experts think it could yield good quality Scotch.
George Armour reports in Burlington Wisconsin that a tall tale about a long South Dakota field won the 1957 Burlington Liar's Club award. Harry Berogan of Mission South Dakota was named winner by founder O. C. Hulett. Honorable mentions went to Hickory Bill Simmons Madisonville Kentucky and Ray Burmeister Kewaunee Wisconsin.
Local newspaper advert rates show pricing for one day two line ads at 74 cents for three line ads at 11.48, five line ads at 1.85, with extra charges noted for longer entries and a reference to Chinese characters and above rate conditions.
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The Iowa Highway Commission discussed its 1958 road program with reporters present under a gentlemen’s agreement to withhold details until official release two weeks later. Although debated as not open, commissioners say withholding the news does not make the meeting closed and aids the news release process.
The Iowa Utility Association, influential in the state since 1952 and comprising seven utilities including Iowa Public Service Sioux City Interstate Power Iowa Electric Light and Power Cedar Rapids Iowa Power and Light Des Moines Southern Utilities Center ville Iowa-Illinois Gas And Electric Davenport and Union Electric, reportedly disbands. A western Iowa farmer, after license revocation, bought a new tractor to travel between home and farm, citing no law prohibiting highway tractor use.
The article notes Governor Loveless will make a single January 1 appointment to the merit council. It also reports the legislative investigating committee has set June as the target for its report and recommendations on election practices and procedures.
Two Russian economists failed to attend an American Economic Association convention in Philadelphia and cabled president Morris Copeland that bad weather canceled their trip. They hoped to establish scientific contact in the future.
Tony Czopkouchee, 66, was admitted to a BRANDFORD hospital after rubbing his feet with alcohol. The flames erupted as he warmed them over an open coal stove.
Advertisements list multiple New Year Eve events at venues like Old Hickory Inn and Prairie Moon Ball with bands and dancing. Also many service classified notes offer septic pumping window cleaning plumbing and moving hauls. Job ads seek waitresses clerks carpenters and sales staff. Car listings market used cars with prices and mileage.
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