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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1956

Page

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Burgess and Maclean as Soviet Tools

AP analysis examines how Burgess and Maclean’s Kremlin disclosure aims to widen Britain US rifts ahead of Khrushchev Bulganin visit. It notes potential backfire if London cancels the trip and cites Maclean admitting family in Moscow while Burgess and Maclean held a brief news conference near the Kremlin.

Tom Whitney Moscow Guy Burgess Donald Maclean Kremlin Britain United States Nikita Khrushchev Nikolai Bulganin Burgess Maclean London Washington West Douglas MacArthur Truman National Hotel Reuters London Sunday Times Tass Pravda

No Violence Pledged by Alabama Students Over Lucy Return

Eighty percent of the University of Alabama student body pledged a no violence policy if Negro student Autherine Lucy returns to classes. Some students debate passive resistance including partial class boycott, dining and dormitory access, as guards pledged protection and governor support possible.

Tuscaloosa, Alae University of Alabama Autherine Lucy Walter Flowers Flowers

Europe Endures Severe Cold Wave With Rivers of Snow

Europe reels under a brutal cold spell as blizzards and sub zero winds claim hundreds of lives. Dozens of cargo planes and helicopters aid victims while rescues probe seas for sinking ships. France tops fatalities with 82 dead. Italy reports at least 71.

London Europe Royal Air Force English Channel France Italy

Heavy Snowstorm Clamps Chicago Area With Deep Snow

A major snowstorm paralyzed Chicago and southern Lake Michigan suburbs with up to 14 inches in places. Two deaths were blamed on the all day storm as airline delays, road hazards, and late trains disrupted travel across the region.

Chicago Lake Michigan Midway Airport O'Hara Field Indiana Lower Michi‘ba

Freedom of the seas in Latin American talks looms

Washington faces a likely showdown at the Ciudad Trujillo conference as 15 Latin American republics press for territorial waters beyond the three mile limit. Chile Peru and Ecuador have asserted 200 mile claims, risking clashes with U S and Cuba cases while the United States defends a 3 mile standard.

Washington United States Ciudad Trujillo Dominican Republic State Department Mexico City Chile Peru Ecuador Mexico

Burlington Man Killed in Highway 61 Mishap

Burlington resident James Griffin aged 20 died when his car left control on Highway 61 near the Des Moines Louisa county line about 7 30 PM Saturday. The crash happened roughly 21 miles north of Burlington.

Burlington James Griffin Des Moines Louisa County Line

How Lincoln Looked to His Law Partner and Biographer

The portrait describes Abraham Lincoln with a long tall head, high narrow forehead, dark hair, sharp cheekbones, and a sallow, leathery face. He appears plain, homely, and plain-acting, lacking pomp, with a melancholy, sad bearing as he walked.

Lincoln R. Lincoln Clay Webster

U S Aid to Ceylon Approved to Tighten Asia Ties

President Eisenhower ends a policy ban and approves a five million dollar annual aid program for Ceylon to bolster ties with free Asian nations. The agreement follows disputes over rubber sales to Communist China and includes plans for an atomic reactor likely by mid March.

Washington Eisenhower U. S Ceylon Asia State Department China Florines United States Philippines

Eisenhower appoints aviation aide Edward Curtis of Rochester

President appoints Edward P. Curtis a special assistant to direct a long range study of aviation facility needs. Curtis will lead civilian aviation planning with cooperation from the defense and commerce departments. Curtis is vice president of the Fastman Kodak Company and a World War I pilot.

Washington Eisenhower Edward P. Curtis Rochester N. Y Curtis Defense Department Commerce Department Fastman Kodak Company

Halleck urges Eisenhower bid only with doctors OK

Rep. Charles A. Halleck said the Republican convention should unanimously nominate Eisenhower for a second term if doctors give a favorable medical report. Halleck stressed the move should await Eisenhower’s own willingness to run.

Lafayette Ind Charles A. Halleck Eisenhower Halleck

Eisenhower Shown to Improve After Walter Reed Tests

President Eisenhower spent 70 minutes at Walter Reed hospital as doctors completed a new series of medical tests including X rays fluoroscopic studies blood chemistry and cardiogram. A public update will follow Tuesday with results on recovery from the September heart attack and readiness for full duties of the presidency.

Marvin L. Arrowsmith Washington Eisenhower Army Walter Reed Hospital Hagerty Virgil L. Peterson Peterson Walter Reed Denver

Mollet Faces Algerian Backlash on Return

Premier Guy Mollet arrives in Paris amid a stone throwing demonstration on the Champs Elysees protesting concessions to Arab nationalism. About 1000 demonstrators clash with police as Mollet reports from Algeria and outlines steps to halt violence and pursue a political solution.

Paris Guy Mollet Algeria Champs Elysees Mollet L’express Pierre Mendes-France Republican Front Movement

Two Boys Charged With Arson At Sac and Fox School

Two teenagers, David Youngbear 17 and Laverne Youngbear 15, sons of Robert Youngbear of the Mesquakie Indian settlement, were charged with arson in connection with a fire at the Sac and Fox day school near Tama Iowa. The FBI says the blaze caused about 50000 damage to the one story frame building. The fire started in paper toweling. beer bottles were found in the rooms. The west wing classrooms suffered extensive damage and about 120 pupils attended the school.

Tama David Youngbear Laverne Robert Youngbear Mesquakie Linn County J. E. Thornton FBI Omaha

Juror Asks About Six Pack During Denver Beer Trial

A murder trial paused when a woman juror requested permission to write District Judge H. Joe Rawlinson a note asking what a six-pack means. The remark arose as testimony discussed six cans of beer in a single package.

Denver H. Joe Rawlinson

Free World Eyes Turn on Moscow Party Congress

United Nations reports that Khrushchev seeks one man rule at the 20th Communist party congress in Moscow next Tuesday. Diplomats warn he may fix votes to block Malenkov from the presidency, with widespread reshuffles in Soviet republic leadership signaling a possible consolidation of power.

United Nations N.Y INS Communist Party Moscow Mikita S. Khrushchev Russia Khrushchev Georgi Malenkov Kremlin Malenkov Lithuania

N Y Police Under Probe for Communist Ties

About a dozen New York City police officers are under investigation for possible Communist links. The probe is conducted by a special squad out of Police Commissioner Stephen Kennedy's office, with a separate inquiry led by Commissioner of Investigation Charles Tenney. Kennedy says investigations follow any allegations, and action will follow if facts warrant. One sergeant resigned after 24 hour surveillance was exposed.

Jack Lotto New York INS New York City International News Service Stephen P. Kennedy Charles H. Tenney Kennedy Alter Arm Tenney

Senator Case considers gas bill fund probe

The $2,500 donation to Senator Francis Case is examined as a possible improper influence. Howard Keck of Superior Oil denies knowledge of the money, while Elmer Patman says funds belonged to Keck and claims the money came from personal sources. Neff and Patman deny any link to the bill. The Senate committee weighs broader investigative authority and schedules Monday hearings with witnesses to follow.

Douglas B. Cornell Washington Francis Case R-S.d Oil and Gas Company Senate Howard B. Keck Superior Oil Co California Case Elmer Patman Austin Texas Superior Oil Keck John M. Neff Lexington Neb Sioux Falls S.D Neff Patman George Dga Paul Whaley Dawson County Howard Keck

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MacArthur Communist Party Congress England Richard Hughes The Sunday Times Alabama University O. C. Carmichael Miss Lucy James E. Folsom Carmichael Chieti Aburzzi Sangro Lake Region Associated Press Abraham Lincoln Alexander Hesler Rand McNally and Company Ben F. Meyer U.S John M. Hightower Ike James C. Hagerty White House Iowa News Free World Moscow Party Pierre J. Huss Cedar Rapids ADGL Ganette Trtecesevense & Servicemen’s Seeneeee Sreeeere Seenee Orlo
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