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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1956

Page

16

Adlai Attacks GOP Over 1956 Issues in Oregon

Adlai Stevenson accused the Republicans of ducking the 1956 issues at a Portland fundraising dinner. He criticized Eisenhower on farm policy and natural resources, attacked corporate interests, and backed parity for farming though he warned against narrowing debate to price supports. He aligned with Senator Wayne Morse for re election and noted Oregon’s likely uninstructed Democratic delegation for the May primary.

Morrie Landsberg Portland Ore Adlai Stevenson Eisenhower Illinois Pacific Northwest Stevenson Oregon Wayne Morse Morse Paul Patterson Phil Hitchcock Lamar Democratic Howard Morgan Estes Kefauver Tennessee Democratic Party Interior Department Rogue River National Forest

Like Lincoln Eisenhower Compared as Freedom Chosen

Springfield UP Republican Chairman Leonard Hall likened Eisenhower to Abraham Lincoln and said millions of Democrats and Republicans will vote for him in 1956. He spoke at Lincoln Day dinner in Illinois after wreaths at Lincoln's tomb, noting Lincoln and Eisenhower were moderates who valued freedom amid global conflict with Marxist regimes.

Springfield Leonard W. Hall Eisenhower Abraham Lincoln Hall Illinois Lincoln Oak Ridge William G. Stratton G.O.P C. Wayland ‘Brooks Union

Hall remarks on welfare dignity and freedom beyond promises

Hall states that progress for welfare dignity and freedom comes from action by people, not solely from political promises. The remark emphasizes voter empowerment and practical steps over rhetoric.

Hall

Five Puppies Up for Adoption at Humane Shelter

Five golden retriever puppies for sale at the Humane Shelter on 7000 Avenue NE as dog license deadline nears. License fees are two dollars with tags available by mail or at City Hall fifth floor, City Treasurer Walter E. Miller.

Humane Shelter Avenue NE Walter E. Miller Humane Society

Mercy Hospital Establishes Cancer Fund

Mercy Hospital announces the Mercy Hospital Cancer Fund led by Sister Mary Maura. Principal and earnings will be used to augment facilities equipment and professional care for cancer patients and may receive bequests gifts or other designated property.

Mercy Hospital Mary Maura Maura Sa

Camera Operation Topic at YMCA Camera Club Meeting

The YMCA Camera Club plans a session on Cameras Their Features and Their Shortcomings at 7 30 Thursday in the Keen Teen room. Members will discuss personal cameras from box to view type and share tips for smoother operation moderated by president Bob Levien.

Ymca Camera Club Keen YMCA Bob Levien

G I Gazette Toasts Home On Leave And Service News

G I Gazette lists servicemen on leave and assignments. Sgt Marlin Stevens son of Mr and Mrs Bert Stevens 1222 Lake Ave NE on 15 days leave from Santa Ana CA. after duty at Kaneohe Bay HI. Airman 3/c Dale C Kamp 1323 Ellis Blvd NW for 10 days from Sheppard AFB TX. Pvt Curtis R Miller 1114 Thirteenth Ave SE for 10 days from Fort Leonard Wood MO. his brother Airman 2/c Ralph L Miller in the Air Force at Reno NV. Further details note Myrna L Bixby 934 Nineteenth St SE for 10 days, en route from Lackland TX to a West Coast base.

Marlin Stevens Bert Stevens Genevieve Stevens Lake Avenue Marine Air Station Santa Ana Calif Kaneohe Bay Hawaii Army McKinley High School Dale C. Kamp Clair P. Lauer Ellis Boulevard Sheppard Air Force Base Texas West Union School Parks Air Force Base California Air Force Myrna L. Bixby W. E. Bixby Nineteenth Street Lackland Air Force Base Air Force Base Wash Curtis R. Miller Laura Miller Thirteenth Avenue Fort Leonard Wood Ralph L. Miller Reno Nev

Brother Sterling Discharged After Four Years in Air Police

Sterling, a brother, was discharged after four years of service in the air police. The notice confirms his completion of duty and separation from active duty.

Sterling Air Police

C R Firm Buys Land South of Hawkeye Downs

Divine Engineering Inc announces the purchase of about 15 acres just outside the city limits near the new highway 30 and Sixth street road intersection. The land, part of a 16 acre tract with a schoolhouse, is for potential future expansion. no construction plans are disclosed. Howard E. Divine is president and Walter F. Heaton is vice-president.

Divine Engineering Inc Seventh Avenue Sixth Street Road Howard E. Divine Walter F. Heaton

Bridge Crash Kept Eggs Intact Despite Damage

A tractor-trailer carrying 400 egg crates hit a bridge in TE, North Carolina, causing about $1,000 in bridge damage. Police said no eggs were broken as the truck toppled off its wheels.

N.C

Turkey to Spurn Soviet Aid Offer, Observers Assert

Washington officials say Turkey will reject Russia offering economic aid, wary of Soviet motives and tied to NATO and Baghdad Pact. U.S. plans about 70 million dollars yearly in aid to bolster Turkey’s economy, while Turkish leadership tightens belts to avert crisis. Experts cite rapid industrialization subsidies and poor harvests as root causes.

Washington Russia Turkey Middle East Kremlin United States NATO U. S

G.O.P. Battle Is Possible In Hampshire

In Concord New Hampshire the 1956 presidential primary headlines a potential intra party clash over the Republican delegation if Eisenhower retires. Senator Bridges expected to file as an Eisenhower favored delegate and signals a liberal conservative fight for control of the 14 member GOP slate.

Concord N. H New Hampshire Eisenhower Bridges R-N.h G.O.P Lane Dwinell Kefauver Tennessee Nega Adlai Stevenson Averell Harriman New York G. Mennen Williams Michigan

Ex Premier Tsouderos Dies in Genoa

ROME AP Emmanuel Tsouderos aged 74 former prime minister of Greece died Friday in Genoa a Greek embassy spokesman said Saturday The report notes no further details and unrelated legend about Egyptians adopting the wedding ring is mentioned.

Rome Emmanuel Tsouderos Greece Genoa

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