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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1956

Page

6

Chicago Hog Prices Edge Up As Livestock Markets Mixed

Chicago hogs closed higher with around 200 head sold at 18.25 amid steady to strong tone. Cattle receipts 22,000 and calves 300 saw slaughter steers and heifers steady to 60 cents lower, prime to high choice steers 23.00 to 25.50, vealers 19.00 to 24.00. sheep receipts 3,500 with lambs firm to higher and ewes steady.

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Stocks Rise as Steels and Oils Lead Market Decline

Heavy trading persisted in New York with steels and oils driving modest advances. Pivotal stocks moved from fractional gains to around two points as volume reached about 4.2 million shares amid mixed cattle and livestock quotes in Des Moines and Omaha regions.

New York

Markets close steady as grains and cattle pace softens

In a slow year end session in Chicago, grains and cattle showed muted moves. Wheat rose slightly while corn and soybeans edged lower. cattle prices eased across prime steers and heifers as traders held cautious, thinly traded positions amid steady to firm butter and dairy quotes.

Man Injured in Crash Near Waterloo

Cedar Rapids resident Thormes Warren, 20, was injured Sunday night when his car collided with a pickup on Highway 218 near Waterloo. He sustained a fractured kneecap, dislocated shoulder, and head injuries and was hospitalized. The truck driver from Waterloo escaped injury.

Cedar Rapids Highway 218 Waterloo Thormes Warren Fourth Avenue SE Waoterlug Wateroo

Sniper Hunted In Six Attacks

Suburban Royal Oak police said they had no clear clues in a string of six shooting incidents. Bullets from a .22 rifle were linked to attacks on two men on Sunday and on several others including a girl shot near her bus stop. The spree began with a shot through Lyster Carney’s window and continued with Webster Eubinhill and Cindy Estes among those targeted.

Detroit Royal Oak Raymond Webster Snipers Robert Scott Fotiee Lyster T. Carney Webster F. Eubinhill

Latvian Refugees in Iowa Build New Home and Business

Twelve years after fleeing Latvia, Des Moines family the Lamberts own two houses a business and two cars. A separate item notes a Marion auto blaze and ongoing fundraising efforts for an operation with Dyersville Manchester and Tuscuque workers contributing.

Des Moines John Lamberts Latvia Lamberts Marion Fady Rose Wright Ellisi Cedar Rapids Highway 641 Rochester Dyersville Manchester John Deere Tuscuque

Bus Crash Kills Two Passengers in Wyoming Route Collision

A Greyhound bus rear-ended a semi truck on U.S. Highway 30 near Rock Springs Wyoming killing two front-seat passengers. Driver John Calling Columbus Neb offered no explanation. road conditions were clear and most passengers were asleep. Several injured, many escaping with no passports. Families linked to Cartwrights and Lamberts described as refugees from Latvia and Sweden.

Stanley Hote Revile Marlon Rock Springs Wyo Greyhound Lamberts Mr. Hotle Boston Marion Greene Hey,ravlaane Co Esther Latvia WSCS Jsert Juncheon Body Rentir Shan John Calling Columbus Neb

Safe Stolen From Big B Market With 2100 In Cash and Checks

A safe weighing 500 pounds containing about 2100 in cash and checks was taken from the Big B supermarket two blocks east of the police station late Sunday night. The break-in left no other items disturbed. The amount of cash versus checks could not be determined at the time.

Iowa City Big B Gretchen Mentzer Chicago Charles Gordon Menizer George Boersma Johanna Maich Clarinda John Peter Ralch

Early diagnosis of gum diseases urged by air force officer

Major Clifton Dummett reports in the Journal of the American Dental Association that periodontal disease is widespread and linked to aging and systemic illness. He cites a Boston study where only 9 percent were aware and 7 percent treated, stressing toothbrush care and tailored brushing techniques to prevent progression and tooth loss.

Air Force Dental Corps Journal of the American Dental Association Clifton ©. Dummett Elmendorf Air Force Base Anchorage Alaska Major Dummett Boston

Federal Court Offices to Close for Huey Funeral

Cedar Rapids and all North Iowa federal court offices will close Wednesday morning for the funeral of Judge William F. Huey of Des Moines. Deputy Clerk Herman Richmann said offices reopen at 1 p.m. Wednesday after the service.

Cedar Rapids Northen District of Iowa Herman Richmann William F. Huey Des Moines Southern District of

Butler Failed To Remember G.O.P. Boner

Political parallels are drawn between a proposed 21 member Democratic policy committee and a 1950 GOP effort led by Guy Gabrielson to restate party policy. The piece recalls Taft’s rejection of a congressional policy panel and notes how leadership shapes national stance for elections. The column argues parties must avoid dictating policy through outside committees.

Peter Edson Ashington NEA Paul Butler G.O.P Congress Guy Gabrielson Republican National Committee Robert Taft Gabrielson Shamaz Dewey Gillation Jiv Democratia Sam Ray- Duro Texas Taft Senate Palley

Five Freed from Jail On Sobriety Promise

Five Des Moines men jailed for drunkenness were released after sending a written pledge to remain sober over New Year’s. Judge Howard Brooks accepted their promise, praising their candid self description as “five good drinking men” and granting a second chance.

DES Moines INS Muncipal Howard Brooks Tufee Brooks Judge Brooks

Foreign Fraud Orders Issued by Post Office

The Cedar Rapids post office reported fraud orders against two senders of letters to local residents. One letter referred to a National Lottery scam and a Havana address. the other contained a sweepstakes book. The notices list Jamaica and British West Indies connections and claim a potential $400,000 loss, with witnesses noting related theater fire context.

Post Office Post Office Department Cedar Rapids Cent Rapids Post Cubanione Brooks Luis F. Valdez Jesus del Monte Havana Cuba Jamaica British West Indies Blgin INS Freemen Hiummond Hagley Park Ligin Riollo B.W.I

Polio chairmen to attend March of Dimes coffee in Des Moines

Polio chairmen from all nine Iowa counties are slated to attend the second annual March of Dimes coffee at the favornee's mansion in Des Moines. Mrs. R. B. Engebeck will preside in Mrs. Leo Heegh's absence, who is in California.

Des Moines Palio Iowa Favornee R. B. Engebeck Leo Heegh California

Holiday Guests Arrive From Several States at Stanly Hotle Home

Families from Savannah Long Island and Winfield visit for the holidays at the Stanly Hotle home. Recurring guest lists include Ross Walker and Hart families from Washington Indiana with others from Terre Haute Waterloo Chicago and Onalaska. Local notices mention New Year’s Day hall closure and a lot sale by Edward Kendall with the Town Illinois Gas and Electric.

Hotles Stanley Keith Hotle W. H. Hotle Savannah Eugene Hotle Ronsie Janet Long Island N.Y Max Huston Nicky Winfield Stan Iay Hotse Hubert Ross Tony Billy Tommy Walker Terry Bette Bonnie Washington, Ta Gritzner Beeverly Hart Davenport ISTC Teresa Gritzner Jn Moesphital Marsha Miller Washington School Graham Edward Kendall Sixth Avenue Town-Illinois Gas and Electric Company Alma A. Henderson Realtors

Earthy Hog Tale Wins World Champion Liar Title

Burlington Wisconsin AP report notes Albert R. Hopkins of Madison won the 1950 world champion liar title with an earthy hog tale about hog tails. Thipkins 4B electroplater earned a gold plated medal in a contest featuring humorous fabrications from several writers.

Burlington Wis Albert RB Hopkins Madison Liars’ Club Thipkins South Dakota Wisconsin

Fargo businessman injured in emergency plane landing

ALBIA I AP A Fargo WN DI business man, David S. Bowe 30, from Pella Products, is in good condition after a light plane crash landing. He suffered a scalp laceration and shock when rocks hidden near the runway broke the wheel, causing the craft to flip and damage the fuselage and wings.

Albia Fargo David 5. Bowe Ftom Pella Products Company Des Moines Pella Ollunwa

Iowa City Gas and Electric Plans 1.15 Million Improvement

The Iowa Illinois Gas and Electric Company announces a 1 150 000 improvement program for Iowa City and area in 1857. Planned spending includes 275 000 on electric transmission 665 000 on electric distribution 16100 on electric production and 185 000 on gas distribution. The gas supply outlook delays new gas permits until 1958 at the earliest.

Iowa City Iowa-l Illinois Gas and Electric Company

Boy's Hand Mangled In Hospital Mishap

A one year old boy Otis Bemrose employed in the kitchen at University hospitals suffered a badly mangled hand and arm when a conveyor belt caught his arm Sunday evening. A food tray slipped and he reached for it. his hand was mangled and he suffered broken bones. His condition was reported as good at University hospitals and he was to be hospitalized for several weeks.

Cial Towa City University Hospitals Otis Bemrose Lloyd Abbey

State of Siege for South Sumatra declared

AP reports President Sukarno proclaimed a state of war over South Sumatra amid post coup unrest on Sumatra and protests against Jakarta. similar emergency actions followed in North Sumatra regencies after a bloodless coup led by army commander Malchin Simbelom.

Sakarta Indonesia Sukarno South Sumatra All Sastron Midjojo North Sumatra Thei Malchin Simbelom Jakarta

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