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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1957

Page

4

Soviet Call Rejected by UN in Steering Committee Vote

UNITED NATIONS The U N Steering Committee rejected on Soviet demand a General Assembly debate on the Eisenhower Doctrine and other U S aggressive actions. The vote followed lengthy statements by U S Ambassador Lodge and Soviet Deputy Foreign Minister Kuznetsov with abstentions and few supporters.

United Nations U. N General Assembly U. S U.S Turkey Italy Dominican Republic Peru China France el Salvador Denmark United Kingdom Soviet Union Czechoslovakia India Egypt Pakistan Thailand Henry Cabot Lodge Eisenhower Lodge Forcig V. V. Kuznetsov Russia Middle East Kuznetsov U.N Free World

Treasury seeks flexible rates for savings bonds raise to 3.25

The Treasury asks Congress for authority to set flexible interest on Series E and H savings bonds and to raise the rate from 3.0 to 3.25 percent. If approved, new bonds sold after February 1 would feature the higher yield, with shorter maturities and higher early redemption values to attract reinvestment while preserving benefits for current holders.

Treasury Washington Conress Senate House Congress

Penalty accepted as lesson to son in Louisville

AP report says Carl Heyser pled guilty to drunken driving and chose a six month license suspension and a $100 fine over letting his son think law can be ignored. Defense attorney Robert Zatlinger noted Heyser decided to plead guilty after considering his family.

San Louisville Carl Heyser Robert Zatlinger Heyser

Hagerty Denies Ike Barracks Talk to Eden Report

Thomasville Ga INS says White House spokesman Janes Hagerty questioned a British MP's claim that President Eisenhower used barracks language in a telephonic exchange with Sir Anthony Eden while Harold Macmillan was premier. Hagerty stated the President never used such language.

Thomasville INS White House Chursday Eisenhown Anthony Eden Hinchingbrooke House of Commons Eisenhower Baen Britain Middle East Janes Hagerty Lord Hinchingsbrooke

Hyde girl breaks 128 year Hyde family birth streak

Grand Rapids reports Linda Sue Hyde, born Wednesday, becoming the first girl in the Hyde family since 1828, ending a long 128 year tradition.

Grand Rapids Linda Sue Hyde Hyde

Loveless Flooded by Calls on Cedar Rapids Judgeship

Des Moines Governor Loveless said he will not act for a week on filling the Cedar Rapids municipal judge vacancy created by James Paterson's death. He noted many calls and letters, saying further contact will not change his decision, while prioritizing several major state appointments. Loren Hullinger Jr and Cedar Rapids figures were among callers, with unrelated federal vacancy noted in jest.

Frank Nye Des Moines Herschel Loveless Cedar Rapids Durancy Loveless James Paterson Sune Day Farlier Iowa Federal District Will Riley Robert F. Wilson Robert Fossier Robert Conner Cedar Raplis Roberts Lavedess Loren Hullinger, Jr

Barracks Scolaro Nominated for Municipal Court Judge

Anthony R. Scolaro, 33, was recommended by the Linn County Bar Association to succeed the late James E. Patterson as municipal court judge. He won a runoff over John Reilly after no majority on the first ballot. vote totals were not announced. Scolaro has practiced law in Cedar Rapids for seven years.

Ncoar Rapids Newon Anthony R. Scolaro Linn County Bar Association James E. Patterson Scolaro Teo John Reilly L. M. Hullinger, Jr Reilly Scolara Dwight Kru Herschel Loveless Seolarn Ceder Rapids

U S Proposal Strains Saudi Ties Over Gaza Aqaba Plan

Washington reports say the Dulles plan to move Israeli troops from Egypt risks souring U S relations with Saudi Arabia. Arabian Ambassador Abdul lah Al-Khayyal pressed Assistant Secretary William Rountree about the plan, fearing U S tilt toward Israeli interests in Gaza and the Gulf of Aqaba and wondering if force would back a pledged free passage if Egypt blocks the Gulf. The United States asserts the plan avoids force and aims to resolve Gaza via the United Nations.

John Ot Sento Washington Dulles Egypt U. S Saudi Arabia State Department Saud Eisenhower Abdullah Al-Khayyal Wiliam Rountree Iil Saud U.S Gulf of Aqaba Jerael U.N Gaza Strip Israel U. N Aqaba Gulf Titan Strait of Tiran Rountree

71 Year Old Man Is Second C R Traffic Fatality

A Cedar Rapids man, Robert E. Maxfield, 600 N Street SW, died after being struck on Sixteenth Avenue SW at 10 40 p m Wednesday while crossing diagonally. Earl Skahill, driving from Dubuque, said he did not see Maxfield. police charged him with failing to exercise due care. Maxfield, 71, had lived in Cedar Rapids 41 years and worked for Wilson and Company until 1954. He is survived by a sister, Mrs Ernest Greenwood. Services will be held at Turner chapel with time to be announced. friends may call after 1 p m Friday.

Cedar Waxvids Cedar Rapids Sixteenth Avenue SW Robert E. Maxfield N Street Maxfield Earl Skahill Lsld Loras Academy Indentrem Dubuque Sixteenth Avenue Skahill Dubuque Slanik Henry Overman Overman Robert Emry Maxfield Wilson and Company Mt. Auburn Ernest Greenwood Eagles Moose Indges Turner Chapel

Beck Says He'll Seek New Term as AFL-CIO Leader

Dave Beck declared he will run for re-election as president of the AFL-CIO Teamsters union next September and will serve a full five year term if elected. He denied reports he would quit to allow James Hoffa to become president, calling the rumors without any truth.

Beck Vienna Dave Beck Hursday Afl-Cio Teamsters' Union James Hoffa de~ Jtroit Deck

Eisenhower Gains Backing for Middle East Authority Plan

President Eisenhower appears assured of strong congressional support for military and economic authority in the Middle East. The resolution cleared Senate committees 20 to 18 after edits, moves to full Senate for debate, and contrasts President’s constitutional powers with Congress backing for necessary aid and actions.

Washington Eisenhower Middle East Senate Foreign Relations and Armed Services Committees Senate Joint Senate Committee Congress U. S House Humphrey D-Minn Mansfield D-Mont

C R Nursing Homes Inspected

In Cedar Rapids, Fire Chief Jesse Hunter notes nursing homes are inspected at least every four months by the fire prevention bureau. All 19 homes have fire alarm systems but none have sprinklers, though operators have cooperated on issues. About 400 patients reside in the homes.

Celar Rapids Jesse Hunter Fire Prevention Bureau Hunter

Legislature Acts After Convalescent Home Fire Tragedy

DES MOINES Iowa house and senate pass a joint resolution to probe nursing home licensing after a Council Bluffs convalescent home fire killed 14. Gov Loveless backs a state inquiry and lawmakers set a 30 day reporting deadline with hearings and subpoenas.

Des Moines Iowa House Senate Iowa Council Bluffs Herschel Loveless Pottawattamie House Pottawattamle Jim O. Henry Carson House of Representatives Judson Perkins T. J. Frey Neola George O'Malley O'Malley Loveless

Fire Fatal to 14 Blamed on Wiring Defect

Lewnen Wires reports a rest home blaze that killed 14, with 43 inside as flames engulfed the three story building late Wednesday. Fire officials say defective wiring started the fire, possibly a faulty radio or lamp, as victims and survivors endured rapid, searing flames. Police recovered the body of Annie Orme, about 75, who escaped but later died, while Mathilda Luchow and Rose Cochran remained unidentified among the dead. Kenneth Pitin’s family and staff were among those helped from the building.

Ome Lewnen Council Bluffs Photon Herries Mathilda Luchow Rose Cochran Iwan Ed Herron Anna Hahn Kenneth Pitin

Glib Minister Exposed as Phony Ex-Convict

ELMDALE Kan authorities Thursday charged Calvin Laskey 44 a Canadian native with posing as minister Rev Dana Barton and using aliases. Laskey who claimed to be a POW in Korea preached at the Elmdale church after a career in jails across the U S and Canada. He was arrested after sermon and sentenced to six months in county jail for misrepresentation and performing an illegal marriage.

Elmdale Kanthorities Calvin Laskey Canada Dana Barton Laskey Park Eollege Parkville Elmdale Church Roy Moore Korea Cottonwear Falls Moore Kansas City

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Plocess Re~ Sisaytnn Maingary Carchestovakia Hagerty Ike Eden C.R Cedar Raunds Wilson Linn County Gannett Fa Jer Scolaro Co Strong U.K James Hagerty Tremaecats C.R. Nursing Homes Council Bluffs Jiu State Health Department Herron The Health Department Annie Ormer Glib Inez Robb Marion Spriaty
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