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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1956

Page

13

Nixon as Ike Running Mate Gains Ground Among Republicans

A United Press poll of Republican state chairmen and others shows strong support for Nixon as Eisenhower's running mate, with 36 states backing Nixon unqualified and 11 states backing him if Eisenhower approves. Some prefer alternatives like Knowland or Thornton, while officials note grass-roots momentum and expectations Eisenhower will announce a second term.

Lyle C. Wilson Washington United Press Ike Nixon Dan Thornton Colorado William F. Knowland California Sawu Ena W Chaims Ixuu Eisenhower Mixon Loo Morton H. Hollingsworth Trilnols Compton Missouri Pease Wood Arizona George Longmire North Dakota

Nixon support and southern views tip U S poll

United Press poll shows Knowland receiving two votes from Gov Bracken Lee and Arson Sheldon while Nixon shows strong cross party backing. Republican leaders including Stratton and state chairmen praise Nixon as a unifying, capable veep candidate amid talk of Eisenhower’s pick for second place.

Raweh Knowland United Press Bracken Lee Utah Missisippi Arson Sheldon Lee

War on rats urged in Cedar Rapids effort

Public health officials urged households to step up rat control in Cedar Rapids. Sponsored by the city health department and federal and state health services, the plan stresses removing food, water, and harborage. Officials call for clean garbage practices, inspection of homes, and sealing entry points to curb rat nesting.

Cedar Rapids City Health Department U.S. Public Health Service Town State Department of Health Carl Sith Smith

Rat breeding sheds light on pest control proposal

Utter of young is born 22 days after a pair mates. Each litter may have six to 14 young. Immediately after birth the female can mate again. Thus she may produce five to seven litters a year depending on warmth, food and shelter. Savne joined Smith in suggesting that homeowners unite a cooperative effort to rid each residential block of its rats.

Utter Savne Smith Sugere

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