Shakeup in Soviet leadership signals tougher policy
AP reports a Moscow shakeup may push Soviet foreign policy harder especially toward the Far East. Khrushchev emerges as the strongest figure, possibly backing China on Formosan issues, while Bulganin’s premiership invites debate over power balance and collective rule in the Kremlin.
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Soviet Premier Quits as Bulganin Takes Post in Shakeup
Moscow reports confirm Georgi Matenkov resigns as premier under pressure from Khrushchev who nominates Bulganin, with Molotov accusing the U S of aggression in China and warning of world domination while Malenkov steps back to focus on heavy industry.
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Eisenhower Proposes 7 Billion Emergency School Plan
President Eisenhower urged Congress to approve a seven billion dollar emergency school construction program over three years. The plan would channel 1.12 billion from the federal government, with 750 million to buy school bonds for communities unable to sell them at fair rates. It calls for 900 million in federal loans and 200 million in grants, plus 20 million to plan long term financing and a five million dollar first year appropriation.
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Civilians Cleared From North Tach en Evacuation Continues at South Tach en
The U S navy said evacuation of Chinese Nationalist civilians from Upper Tach en island is complete and the operation continues at Lower and South Tach en with U S Marines aiding loading. Vice Admiral Pride said the mission progressed satisfactorily amid limited Communist interference and protection by Seventh Fleet ships.
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Formosa
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Pride
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Rosa Leaves Des Moines Show as Parker Replaces Him
Des Moines announces Frank Parker will replace Julius LaRosa in the Des Moines auto show lineup from Thursday to Saturday. LaRosa left Tuesday bound for New York amid illness and an anticipated $200,000 breach suit over his eight day contract while Parker jets in for seven appearances at Cedar Rapids Feb 17-20.
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Arthur Godfrey
Des Moines
Parker
Julius LaRosa
Godfrey
Cedar Rapids
Memorial Coliseum
LaRosa
New York
John Pisnalp
Grossman Agency
Cedar Rapids teachers get $250 pay raise in board action
Cedar Rapids school board approved raises totaling about 250 dollars for roughly 530 teachers starting July 1. The plan also increases pay for 84 custodians and 15 bus drivers by 225 dollars and 12 administrative staff by 250 to 550 dollars. Overall district costs rise to about 215000 to 229000 for 1955 56 with 17740 for 35 new teachers and staff to open three new elementary schools next fall.
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Cedar Rapids
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Cedar Rapids Education Association
Formosa Defense Pact Backed by Senate Committee
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee approved the Formosa American mutual defense treaty in a 11 to 2 vote despite opposition from Morse and Langer. The pact would commit the United States to defend Chiang Kai-shek’s Formosa island as tensions with the Soviets and China persist.
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Television Crossing Gates Aired Before City Council
Cedar Rapids officials heard details Monday on an experimental automatic crossing gate and television watching system proposed by Rock Island and Chicago rail interests. The plan would place gates on First through Eighth avenues with a TV tower north of Second Street to monitor traffic. The railroads favored a full rollout, while officials scheduled a follow up meeting for next Monday at City Hall to study the proposal further.
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Des Moines
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Twelfth Avenue
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Moscow Remains Indifferent After Premier Change
In Moscow the cabinet reshuffle failed to spark public reaction. Muscovites voiced apathy with remarks that the change makes little difference and that politics feel routine.
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