Embezzler Sent Firm Big Sums
Sheldon executives disclosed that Burnice Geiger embezzled over two million dollars from her father's bank and poured substantial funds into Northern Biochemical Corp, while the company faced payroll shortages and leadership changes. Harold Kistner Jr. was fired after admitting past securities violations. The plant's cash reserves were tied to a local bank that closed after Geiger's arrest.
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Robert Haig
Sheldon
UPI
Burnice Geiger
Harold Kistner, Jr
Elliott Roosevelt
Northern Biochemical Corp
Mrs. Geiger
Kistner
Northern Biochemical
Northern
Sheldon National Bank
Mrs. Gieger
W. P
Bill” Iverson
Contractors Seek Building Policy of City
Cedar Rapids contractors press for city built work policy after meeting with Parks Commissioner Don Gardner. They worry about a new golf clubhouse at Ellis Park and potential First Street demolition for a parking ramp becoming city projects. Gardner cites year round limits and small park jobs as justification for in house work with savings to taxpayers.
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Cedar Rapids
Don Gardner
Ellis Park
Gardner
First Street
Sub Zero Cold Settles in Iowa Weather Log
Iowa endured a Saturday deep freeze with readings dropping to 17 degrees below zero in Sibley and single digit lows across the state. Cedar Rapids saw a noon 2 degrees after a high of 17 Friday, with Sunday highs expected between 20 and 30 degrees and lows from 5 below to 10 above.
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Towa News
Iowa
Weather Bureau
Sibley
Waukon
Oelwein
West Union
Postville
Independence
Decorah
Elkader
Cedar Rapids
Million Cheer Queen in India Arrives Amid Welcoming Crowd
Queen Elizabeth was greeted by an estimated one million cheering Indians in New Delhi on Saturday as she arrived for a visit to the country once ruled by Britain for two centuries.
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New Delhi
Elizabeth
Connecticut's Bailey Named To Demo Helm
John M. Bailey, Hartford lawyer, was unanimously elected by the Democratic National Committee as chairman to succeed Sen. Henry Jackson. Bailey has led Connecticut Democrats since 1946 and helped Kennedy strategize nationwide. He built a strong state organization, aiding Gov. Ribicoff's 1958 victory and a Democratic Senate win with six House seats. He is described as a cautious, cigar-smoking boss with a blunt public style.
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Washington
John M. Bailey
Hartford
Democratic National Committee
Sen
Henry Jackson
Senate
Bailey
Connecticut
Kennedy
Gov. Ribicoff
Truman Tours Kennedy Through White House in Freeze
Former President Harry Truman unexpectedly visited the White House on Kennedy’s first day, giving the new president a conducted tour. Truman noted changes since his era and recalled past access while Winston Kennedy greeted him at the driveway.
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Truman
Kennedy
White House
Washington
Harry Truman
Missourian
Dwight Eisenhower
Eisenhower
Ihe Missourian
Titan Missile Test Fails Again at Cape Canaveral
Cape Canaveral AP reports the Air Force failed for the second straight attempt to launch a Titan missile model on Friday.
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Cape Canaveral
Air Force
Alsop's Party Sparks Noise Complaint In D.C.
President Kennedy attended a late night party at columnist Joseph Alsop's home after five inaugural balls. Police received a complaint from an unidentified man over parking and bright porch lights, but no formal record was kept and the event ended at 3 20 a.m.
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Washington
Kennedy
Joseph Alsop
Secret Service
Alsop
Eisenhowers settle in private Gettysburg home after White House
Dwight and Mamie Eisenhower, out of the White House for less than a day, settle in a 14 bedroom, 8 bath Gettysburg farm house. They renovated a century old residence bought in 1950, with a sun porch overlooking the battlefield and a historic marble mantel. Ike will use an office on Gettysburg College campus.
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Dwight
Mamie Eisenhower
White House
Pennsylvania Ave
Washington
Supreme Headquarters
Allied Powers
Europe
Columbia University
Eisenhowers
James Hagerty
Eisenhower
Mr. Eisenhower
Arthur
Gettysburg College
Secret Service
Kennedy Cabinet Confirmations Clear All But One
The Senate overwhelmingly confirmed President Kennedy's 10 cabinet nominees. Only Robert Kennedy faced opposition from Sen. Gordon Allott who voted no citing lack of traditional legal background. Other cabinet members and Adlai Stevenson were approved by voice vote with praise from Mansfield Eastland and McClellan.
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Washington
Senate
Kennedy
Robert
Gordon Allott
Rcolo
Adlai Stevenson
U.N
Kennedy orders expansion of free surplus food to distressed areas
President Kennedy moved swiftly to fulfill a campaign pledge by ordering an expansion of the free surplus food distribution. Orville Freeman will oversee the program using existing funds to reach more needy families in distressed areas. About 4 million currently receive aid. the order aims to raise both reach and nutrition.
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Washington
Kennedy
Orville Freeman
Pierre Salinger
Myer Feldman
Salinger
White House
Marilyn Monroe Sues For Divorce From Arthur Miller
Actress Marilyn Monroe files for divorce from playwright Arthur Miller in Juarez Mexico citing incompatibility. The action marks a high profile separation with Monroe seeking termination of the marriage under local law and drama surrounding the high profile couple.
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Juarez
Mexico
UPI
Actess
Marilyn Monroe
Arthur Miller
U.S. Former Presidents and Living Leaders Timeline
The piece notes that three ex presidents remain alive Dwight Eisenhower Harry Truman and Herbert Hoover. It recalls periods with five or four presidents in office Martin Van Buren Tyler Fillmore Pierce Buchanan Monroe Madison Jefferson Adams Grant era and lists Fillmore Pierce and Johnson.
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Washington
U.S
Dwight Eisenhower
Harry Truman
Herbert Hoover
Martin van Buren
John Tyler
Millard Fillmore
Franklin Pierce
James Buchanan
James Monroe
James Madison
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
U.S. Grant
Fillmore
Pierce
Andrew Johnson
Adverse criticism debate on fault differences
A quotation notes that disapproval comes not from faults themselves but from faults differing from our own, attributed to Gen.Feat Corp. The remark underscores how bias grows when moral judgments hinge on relative differences rather than shared standards.
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Gen
Fea. Corp
Bus Found After Blizzard Missing in Souris
A Souris PEI school bus missing overnight in a blizzard was found shortly before noon Saturday. The occupants, 18 pupils and the driver, were safe after spending the night in the bus. It left Friday with 24 pupils. six were dropped at homes. The bus stalled on a drift. snow drifts reached telephone wires. Two snowplows located the bus along a desolate road.
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Souris
Prince Edward Island
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