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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 29, 1956

Page

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Testimony on campaign contributions to Senator Hickenlooper

Conflicting claims emerged at a Senate hearing over whether Oil Company Lawyer John M. Neff offered campaign money for Hickenlooper. Des Moines GOP official Robert Goodwin testified to two offers, while Neff denied all contributions and said he met Goodwin only once.

Washington John M. Neff Hickenlooper R-Ia George D-Ga Department of Justice Robert K. Goodwin Des Moines Iowa Neff Goodwin Iowan Paul Gerdes Hick Martin Senator Hickenlooper Charles Steadman

Adlai Hails Eisenhower Nomination Backed by Leaders

Adlai Stevenson praises the likely renomination of President Eisenhower, calling it fitting as the main campaign will contrast Eisenhower’s policies with his record. Republican leaders urge nationwide support, while Democratic figures voice concerns about Eisenhower’s health. Page 8, Col. 5.

Adlai Stevenson Eisenhower

Eisenhower Signals Run for Second Term in Press Conference

At a packed White House briefing Eisenhower defers full explana tion until a Wednesday radio television appearance. He says he is willing to run if the Republican party and the American people want him, but keeps many plans private for now.

Dwight D. Eisenhower Eisenhower

Eisenhower Announces Bid for Second Term

President Eisenhower disclosed on a tense news conference that he will seek another four years and will address the nation tonight. He praised Vice President Nixon but refused to say whether Nixon will be his running mate, stressing his decision rests on many factors and must be explained to the American people. His announcement signals his likely renomination at the August San Francisco convention, while party divisions linger over Nixon’s role and Knowland’s potential withdrawal if Eisenhower runs.

Nixon Republican National Convention Eisenhower Leonard W. Hall G.O.P White House Paul M. Butler Knowland San Francisco Associated Press Washington Red Cross Dwight Eisenhower Kcrg Radio Kcrg-Tv Holman- Rowan

Nightclub Run-In Sparks Rainy Dilemma

In a rainy moment a man meets a friend outside a night club and asks whether to stay in the rain or go inside and get soaked. The quip hinges on the choice between staying outside and getting wet or seeking shelter and getting drenched.

Kesler seeks another term on Cedar Rapids school board

Dr. Carl C. Kesler, 57, incumbent board chairman, filed for re election to the Cedar Rapids school board for the March 12 ballot. He and fellow candidate Sutherland C. Cook contest two three year seats. David W. Lehti will not seek re election. Kesler, a Penick and Ford research director and former Iowa School Board Association president, resides at 2168 Linden Dr SE with wife and three children.

Cedar Rapids News Carl C. Kesler Dr. Kesler Sutherland C. Cook the Gazette Cedar Rapids Kesler David W. Lehti Lehti Ir. Kesler Penick and Ford University of Pittsburgh Town State College Southwestern College Iowa School Board Association Linden Drive Mary Alice Cornell University Car California Institute of Technology David Johnson School

Eisenhowers to Live Freer If Reelected At Presidency

President Eisenhower plans a freer White House life if voters renew his mandate. Secret Service adaptation includes last minute trip alerts and flexible schedules. The First Lady pursues Gettysburg farm ties while vacations shift toward American locales.

Washington Nea Eisenhower White House Executive Mansion Secret Service

Merchants Bank Plans Multi Story Parking Structure

Cedar Rapids bank officials announced Merchants National will erect a multi story building on the existing First avenue and Third street NE parking lot. The board authorized construction to meet growing parking needs and future business growth, with details and further information not yet released.

Cedar Rapids The Merchants National Bank First Avenue Third Street John T. Hamilton Bank Hamilton

Decision Stirs Stock Buying in Eisenhower Run Return

In New York, stocks rose briefly as President Eisenhower announced his plan to run again. The market regained only modest gains with prices up one to three points at times, trading around 4.6 million shares, the strongest volume since late September during the first reaction to his heart attack.

New York Eisenhower

Thanez Orders Purge of Communist Elements

President Carlos Thanez of Chile ordered his cabinet to purge all Communist elements from the administration in a Tuesday move. The directive targets loyalty and control within government ranks amid political tensions in Santiago.

Santiago Chile Carlos Thanez

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