Khrushchev toasts Eisenhower at Moscow New Year reception
In a Kremlin New Year gathering Khrushchev raised his glass to President Eisenhower and urged a U.S.-Soviet accord. He and Balganin and Voroshilov shared year end greetings with state and government chiefs and wished lasting peace to all. Khrushchev named U.S. Ambassador Thompson and proposed a toast to the American president.
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Harold K. Milks
Moscow
Nikita Khrushchev
Eisenhower
Kremlin
U. S
Russia
Communist Party
Mice Balganin
Voroshilov
U.S
Llewellyn Thompson
Khrushchev
Islale
Gettigsburgz
Two Killed In East Iowa Auto Crashes
Two men died in separate East Iowa crashes on Highway 30 and Highway 40 near Oxford Junction LeGrand. John T. Beranek 26 died after his car was rear–ended by an empty car transport driven by Frank Edson 3 miles east of Oxford Junction. Clarence Melisa 45 died when his car struck a semi trailer on the shoulder of Highway 40 near LeGrand.
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Ond
Iowa
John T. Beranek
Oxford Junction
Clarence Melsa
Haverhill
Beranek
Antone Beranek
Frank Edison
Navi
Mich
Clarence
Palvolman Richard Ward
Tigton
Edson
Ward
Hayden
Melisa
Highway 40
LeGrand
Pal Bates
Melia
Soviet Union
United Marshall Phone
Denver
Colo
Bates
Picone
Bias in Cairo parley admitted by organizer
Ant i West conference closes with Dr Anup Singh conceding bias toward Communists. He says speeches focus on imperialism and racialism, linking Western nations to Asia and Africa. U S stance criticized as aligning with European powers to counter communism.
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Antoine Yared
Cairo
Anup Singh
Eoee Ween
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Russia
Singh
Egypt
Nasser
India
Congress Party
Europe
Hungary
Africa
U S Population Rises by Three Million in New Year
The Census Bureau estimates the U S population at 172,809,000 as of Wednesday, up from 169,900,000 at the start of 1957. The report notes a net gain of one person every 12 seconds and that women outnumber men by about 14 million.
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Washington
U.S
Census Bureau
Winter Cold Grips Lansing and Statewide
Iowa weather forecast shows a slight warming trend after another frigid night with subzero lows. Lansing records a state low of minus 16 while CLR hits minus 5 as cold snap continues.
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Lansing
Iowa News
Iowa
Democrat Wins Winds Election In Illinois 7th District
Roland Libonati, Democrat, wins the Illinois 7th District congressional seat by a large margin over Republican Anthony C. Catena. Libonati, 57, longtime lawyer and near west side leader, received 32 105 votes to 4 341 for Catena, filling the seat vacated after James Bowler's death.
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Chicago
Roland
Libonati
Illinois
Anthony C. Catena
Near West Sides
Catena
Aula Res
Adalph Sabath
Uneasy World Welcomes New Year Across Cities
The new year opened with mixed moods as celebrations span Pike's Peak, Vatican City, Times Square, and capitals worldwide. Fireworks, parades, and religious rites marked 1958's first hours while leaders urged peace and restraint amid lingering global tensions.
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Associated Press
Colorado Springs
Bardymen
Adaman Club
Pike’s Peak
Vatican City
Pope Pius XI
St. Peter’s Square
Gas Company to Spend 690000 for Improvements
The Gas and Electric Company plans about 690000 in improvements to extend service in Marion and surrounding areas. Main extensions total roughly 232000 with new service lines near 255000, plus replacements and equipment purchases as part of a 1958 program.
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lowi-Tinuis Gas and Electric Company
Ceular
Marion
Juanes Calbert
Gaus
Colbert
Assessors To Begin Work On Thursday In Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids set to start unofficial city census for 1958 as field assessors begin annual rounds. City Assessor WW Ku sh said crews will survey every dwelling, commercial, and industrial building to establish valuations and update population counts with results due after July 1.
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Cedar Rain
Cedar Rapids
Jxlafe
Kush
Kidish
Alo
Six European Nations Move Toward Unity and Framework
Readers see six Western European states France Germany Italy Luxembourg Netherlands and Belgium forging a joint economic and defense framework. They sign treaties creating Eurone and Euratom aimed at unity in markets energy and political ties while considering a broader free trade zone among other nations.
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France
West
Germany
Italy
Lelbium
Netherlands
Luxembourg
Jiia
Hernslia
Euromartland Euratany
Sente
Europe
Bettali
Sressudl
Anticipated Payoff From Research Shapes 1958 Defense
Washington expects past weapons research to start affecting U.S. defenses in 1958. Deputy Defense Secretary Donald Quarles cites new missiles and modernization as key gains while warning of Soviet Sputniks and weaponry. Bracketed by bipartisan calls to prioritize national security over party aims, the outlook emphasizes military readiness and future planning.
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Elton ¢. Fay
Washington
Dep
Uty
Donald Quarles
Iguarlex
Penistan
Inis
Quarles
Russia
Bridges
Mansfield
Congress
Isl
Big Income Tax Evasion Charges Highlighted by Senator
Senator Perea calls attention to widespread tax dodging citing boxing champ Jie Louis and others who owe government large sums. He advocates stronger enforcement and expanded IRS staff to close gaps and speed tax return checks.
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Washington
Perea
Ted Mich
Cesmibos
Jie Louis
Sail Tiis
Rear
Puayip
Freer
Conari
Bodiey
Alaska Statehood Predicted in 1958
Washington reports both Senate and House committees discussed Alaska statehood but no action taken in the last session. Predictions noted that Hawaii statehood appeared likely while Alaska’s path remained uncertain.
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Alaska
Washington
Nebraska
Lee Publican
Paterier Cammltes
Hawaii
Senate
House
Camele
National City Lines Chief Apparent Death by Own Action
Lent Fitzgerald 38 president and general manager of Minneapolis Transit Lines Inc was found dead at home with a gunshot and a pistol nearby. He had been in ill health and was a board member of National City Lines.
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Springfield
Dl.ap
Lent Fitzgerald
Mlnnias Transit Lines, Inc
Peice
Fitzagerald
Fitzgerald
Naional City Lines
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