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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1958
Page
2
The House swiftly passed a 549.67 million defense bill for a stepped up missile program and space age defenses. The measure authorizes establishment of the Advanced Research Projects Agency under Secretary McElroy to initiate development of missiles defense systems and outer space weapons.
Des Moines Iowa Gov. Loveless announced he will seek a second term and faces a likely unopposed Democratic primary on June 2. Republicans plan multiple candidates as they aim to regain the office lost to Loveless in 1956 with the general election set for November 4.
Washington reports the air force has developed a long range warning system to detect intercontinental missiles enabling a rapid counter attack. Chairman Vinson said the breakthrough uses 4,000 mile radar and could put SAC bombers in the air within 15 minutes, deterring an enemy strike.
Iowa roads remained slick in the northwest while towns like Council Bluffs Spencer and Sioux City reported only traces of snow. Temperatures statewide ran 10 to 15 degrees above forecast with lows in the 20s and highs in the 30s as a hotel auction hall collapsed trapping people and causing injuries.
Des Moines with Ally Gen Norman Erbe says he has backed off from acting as a judge on the legality of the legisl ative interim committee emergency appropriations. He states the definition of an emergency is settled and the committee must decide if a given need qualifies. Comptroller Glenn Sarsfield sought a written ruling to shield himself from liability, while Erbe downplays such concerns as unfounded.
Washington The head of Lockheed Aircraft, Robert E. Gross, urges President Eisenhower to declare a firm, long range national defense policy and streamline Pentagon procedures. He testifies that a clear plan and less bureaucracy are essential to counter Soviet space and missile advances and notes industry concerns over government silos and decision delays.
Springfield officials say Herman Flood of Ash Grove confessed to the killings of Vic Spinetto and Virgil Ussery at Spinello’s grocery on December 15, after a knife was found under a loading dock. Police planned further questioning before filing charges.
A Canadian Pacific line derailed Wednesday near Forks due to a bomb destroying 300 yards of track. No injuries reported. Police found track damage and sent trail to pursue the bombers.
Washington AP reports a House subcommittee approved a bill to grant retroactive pay raises for about 1.5 million federal workers. The measure targets compensating workers for wage gaps and inflation, with final passage on the horizon.
President Eisenhower said he prefers a moderate deficit to a tax increase to balance the budget. He indicated some red ink spending may be needed and defended his health, noting he feels very well and wants to act, while avoiding resignation amid stroke concerns.
The text portrays Gavin urging a bold military push. He argues for rapid mobility and vast missile and surface-to-air capabilities to deter and prepare for future conflicts. He warns that without mobility the nation risks another Korea and calls for a comprehensive arms expansion across all services.
Four Avon high school seniors Sheryl Furs Loretta Derm Robert Dale Pond Bengis Enal Aue were killed in a head-on collision west of SCT shortly after they started advertising for their senior event. The northbound vehicle gave way causing the wreck. The sheriff reported the bodies remained in the wreckage for over an hour before removal.
A garbled report states the Republican party in Illinois will pick up costs related to a presidential election event. The text mentions a national figure and a Chicago area context with unclear names and dates. The overall implications point to party funding for a candidate event in Illinois.
Washington report says Dave Beck, president of the Teamsters, pledged the union to continue cooperation with other labor organizations despite its expulsion from AFL-CIO. The statement signals ongoing efforts to maintain allied ties amid organizational rifts.
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