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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1960

Page

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De Gaulle Stands Firm on Algerian Policy Amid Unrest

Paris reports President de Gaulle and his cabinet pledge to maintain Algerian policy and restore order as deadly clashes in Algiers escalate. Militants led by Lagail larde and Ortiz oppose government moves, with 25 dead and 140 wounded in the weekend fighting.

Paris de Gaulle Algiers Pierre Lagaillarde Joseph Ortiz Jacques Massu Massu Algeria Oran Constantine Sidi Bel Abbes Adm Philippe Auboyneau Mediterranean

Tug of War Saves Ships In Collision

On the English coast six ships battled to separate a collided American freighter and a Norwegian tanker in a dangerous channel. The 11200 ton Gorm of Oslo and 6125 ton Santa Alicia faced fire, oil, and shifting seas as four British tugs sprang to save them with tow lines and careful navigation to safety. No casualties were reported.

Spithead Southampton Grace Lines New York Germ Oslo

Van Allen to Receive $5000 Award for Space Discovery

New York AP report notes Dr. James Van Allen of the University of Iowa will receive a $5000 prize at a Tuesday night ceremony. The Louis W. Hill Space Transportation Award honors fundamental research and early aerospace applications, recognizing efforts related to the Van Allen radiation belts around Earth.

New York James van Allen University of Iowa van Allen Philbrick Indi- W. Hill Space St. Paul

Union Officials Testify in Show Cause Hearing

In Cedar Rapids a show cause hearing before Judge Floyd Philbrick featured Union official Harold J. Smith testifying about 34 people seen near the Wilson and Co. plant and their dues histories. Smith, financial secretary treasurer of United Packinghouse Workers local No. 3, could not confirm current membership and would later review the union constitution to determine time limits for dropping members. Dues last paid dates named include Clyde Traw in June and Donald Gatewood in September with multiple others from October to November listed.

Cedar Rapids Wilson and Co Harold J. Smith Floyd Philbrick Smith United Packinghouse Workers Local Clyde Traw Donald Gatewood Henry Boesenberg Roy Ford Joseph Martinek Leo White Joseph Beauchamp Harry Satterfield Phil Younkers Joe Simparosa William Mallone Ken Jones Bill Cady Leonard Sipe Leroy Pulver Leonard Nelson Gordon Pisarik Art Holland Milton Scheibe Lyle Hyke Charles Hawk

Elks Lodge Fire Leaves Members Homeless in Cedar Rapids

A $250000 Sunday blaze devastates the Elks club downtown Cedar Rapids. The 1800 member lodge housed records in secured safes and cabinets. Fire started in a waitresses dressing room. origin under investigation. Temporary quarters and offers from other fraternal orders flow in as trustees plan rebuilding.

Cedar Rapids Elk Club The Elks

Navy Launches Record Balloon From Carrier Valley Forge

ABOARD CARRIER VALLEY FORGE AP The Navy launched the largest balloon from a ship as a 200‑plus foot balloon with 2 500 pounds of helium rose 2 million cubic feet in volume. The test aimed for future 10 million cubic foot balloons to reach 22 miles altitude and possibly carry film for high altitude photography.

Valley Forge Navy Monday

Quest to capture first detailed tracking of primary cosmic rays

A 48 hour balloon mission carries suitcase size 800 pound film packs total 1630 pounds inside aluminum cylinders. Each pack holds 500 emulsion sheets to record primary cosmic ray events and secondary interactions. Orange waterproof gondolas with lights will be recovered by destroyers and sent to the University of Chicago labs. Film processing takes 50 days with results shared among 14 nations. final reports due about two years. Valley Forge involved, plus six destroyers and dozen aircraft stand by for launch.

University of Chicago Laboratories Valley Forge

Navy hunts Gulf wreckage in national airlines tragedy

The navy plans to search the Gulf of Mexico bottom for National Airlines crash debris from November 16 to determine if a bomb caused the disaster and whether missing Tampa man William Taylor is among the 29 unaccounted bodies, while officers head toward Louisiana with sound-detected targets.

New Orleans Navy Gulf of Mexico National Airlines Tampa William Taylor Robert Spears Phoenix Louisiana

Missing girl Jolinda Rogers found in creek

The body of Jolinda Rogers seven disappeared Sunday afternoon was found Monday in a creek after she fell through the ice.

Nevada Jolinda Rogers

Eisenhower Defends Foreign Aid At Real Estate Breakfast

President Eisenhower urged Real Estate Board members to study foreign aid issues, warning labeling aid as a giveaway shows ignorance. He stressed inflation control and a strong dollar, criticizing partisan foes and urging focus on education and social welfare alongside a balanced budget.

Washington Eisenhower National Assn. of America U.S Free Nations Kansas

Gates defense nomination delayed amid Senate concerns

Senate Democratic Leader Johnson said approval of Defense Secretary Gates is postponed at several senators' request. Gates told the House Space Committee that new intelligence refined estimates show a clearer view of Soviet ICBM production. He argued the U S advantage rests on multiple defense measures beyond missiles and noted U S intelligence has improved.

Washington UPI Senate Johnson Texas Gates Russia House Space Committee U. S Neil McElroy America House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee Defense Department

Family of 12 Burned Out After House Fire in Millersburg

A family of twelve fled a fire at the Edward Gorsch farm 50 miles southwest of Millersburg. The blaze started in the attic due to defective wiring, destroying the home. The Gorschs, including 15 month twins and a 2 month old, are staying with relatives while neighbors salvaged some belongings.

The Gazette Millersburg Edward Gorsch Here

Never Praise a Woman Too High

A brief note on relationship balance warns against excessive flattery toward a woman. It cautions that stopping could imply waning love, while continuous praise may cause her to feel she is superior.

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