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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1957

Page

4

Oil Shortfall Threatens Western Europe Says Wormser

Assistant Interior Secretary Felix E Wormser urged U S oil producers to raise crude output and limit refinery runs to ship more oil to Europe. He warned continued shortages risk damaging U S Western Europe ties and NATO security. The plan to send 500000 barrels daily faces stalled shipments and a clash between independents and major firms.

Washington INS Interior Felix E. Wormser U. S Europe Wormser Interior Department Eisenhower Western Suez Canal Iraq Gulf Coast

Florida State asks graduate student to withdraw over party with Negroes

Florida State University asked John Boardman to withdraw after inviting three Negro students to a Christmas party violating university rules. President Doak Campbell cited the act as the main reason and said the student could finish the semester as a concession. Boardman vowed to fight the move and retain counsel from the NAACP.

Tallahassee Fla Florida State University John Boardman Fort Dodge Florida University Doak S.campbell Boardman Campbell Newsmen Francisco Rodriguez Tampa National Association of the Advancement of Colored People R. R. Oglesby Iowa State College Ames Florida State

U S Hopes Saud Visit Endorsement For Mideast Doctrine

Washington officials anticipate King Saud's visit will yield a strong Saudi endorsement of the Eisenhower Middle East Doctrine. A positive statement from the Arab monarch could bolster efforts to sell the policy at home and abroad.

Washington United States King Saud Saudi Arabia Saud

Bozeman Records 42 Below as Montana Cold Sweeps State

Helena AP reports Bozeman recorded 42 degrees below zero on Saturday with other brutal Montana readings at Helena 38 below, Butte 32 below, and Miles City 29 below as severe cold grips the region.

Helena Mont Bozeman Montana Butte Miles City

Snow Spreads Across Iowa With Light Accumulations

Snow was spreading across Iowa Saturday night with expected accumulations up to three inches in the southeast. The storm should end by Sunday afternoon, though cold waves may persist. Warnings extended to central California with Montana and Wyoming at 50 below. Cedar Rapids reported six above at midnight as Iowa forecast lows to 10 below and highs near 8 to 18.

Iowa California Montana Wyoming Cedar Rapids

Fluoroscope Used To Find Mystery Cat in House Wall

In Glendora California a fluoroscope was used to scan the walls of a $20,000 home for a cat believed trapped inside. The cat had been crying for 20 days and drove Vincent Carta and his pregnant wife Eunice from the house after hundreds of calls and widespread curiosity. State humane officer Clyde Miles warned the animal could die soon, while Los Angeles police offered their fluoroscope team to aid in locating the cat.

Glendora Calif Vincent Carta Eunice Cartas Clyde Miles Carta Los Angeles

Byrd Urges Sharp Cuts in Budget

Senator Harry F. Byrd of Virginia urged deep reductions in President Eisenhower’s budget to clear room for an overdue tax cut. Speaking at the National Business Publications dinner, Byrd aligned with Treasury Secretary Humphrey’s dissent, warning that continued spending would harm the economy.

Washington INS Harry F. Byrd D-Va Eisenhower Virginia Senate Finance Committee National Business Publications, Inc Byrd Richard M. Nixon Treasury George M. Humphrey Humphrey jCuri

Ousted Soviet Aide Leaves U S After Improper Electronics Purchase

Major Yuri Krylov a Soviet military attaché sailed from New York with his wife and two sons after being declared persona non grata for buying electronics equipment and attempting to obtain military secrets. The FBI said Krylov is not tied to three alleged Soviet spies seized earlier, while the State Department noted his activities violated diplomatic status.

New York INL United States Liberte Yuri Pylov Krylov Soviet Union FBI Russia Jack Soble U. S Wlyra Jacob Albam State Department Washington

North Pole Broadcast Set For Feb 24 by SAS DC7C Flight

Copenhagen Denmark The first worldwide broadcast from the North Pole will occur Feb 24. A Scandinavian Airlines DC7C airliner en route from Copenhagen to Tokyo will carry the transmission which will be picked up by Andenes and Tromsoe radio stations in Norway and relayed globally.

Copenhagen Denmark North Pole Scandinavian Airlines System Tokyo Andenes Tromsoe Norway

20000th Hungarian refugee finds new life in Baltimore

Vilmos Pataki a 41 year old baker and his family are the 20000th refugees to arrive at CAMP KILMER New Jersey and will relocate to Baltimore with housing arranged by the Grown Memorial Presbyterian Church. He hopes to resume baking after settling. he fought in the uprising and says the family sought safety rather than return to Hungary.

Camp Kilmer N.J Baltimore Vilmos Pataki Emma Vilmos, Jr Judith Grown Memorial Presbyterian Church of Pataki Budapest Hungary

Australia Offers U S Use Of Woomera Range

Sydney reports Britain may propose sharing the Woomera rocket range with the United States without Australian government consent. Australian Supply Minister Howard Beale said no proposal has been made by British Defense Minister Duncan Sandys.

Sydney Australia United States Howard Beale Beale Sydney Sun-Herald Britain Duncan Sandys

Mexico City launches malaria spray drive in early campaign

In the first quarter of the anti malaria campaign three hundred thousand houses in Mexico sprayed with insecticides under the nationwide effort. Local health officials say the program aims to curb malaria transmission and protect vulnerable communities.

Mexico City Mexico

Union Heads Face Issues At Meeting

In Miami the AFL CIO executive council opens its midwinter session amid disputes over inter union bickering and alleged labor racketeering. Key figures include George Meany Walter Reuther and Dave Beck as tensions rise over a proposed congressional inquiry into corruption within labor and management.

Miami Fla Afl-Cio Monte Carlo George Meany UAW Walter Reuther New York City Meany Council Reuther Dave Beck Teamsters Union Teamsters Executive Council Congress Teamster Senate Permanent Investigations Committee McClellan D-Ark

Plan for Middle East aid and force use eyed for February

Democratic leaders expect Congress to approve Eisenhower's Middle East Doctrine with minor changes in February. The House Foreign Affairs Committee urged a blunt warning to Russia and the debate will start Tuesday on allowing force to resist a Soviet attack and authorizing up to 200 million dollars of foreign aid toward a 600 million dollar aid program. The measure is expected to pass with little room for amendments by midweek.

Washington Eisenhower Middle East Congress John Dulles Mid-East House Foreign Affairs Committee House Russia United States U.S

American British Friendship Firm Says Sandys

British Defense Minister Duncan Sandys said in New York that American British friendship remains strong despite recent Middle East differences. He arrived for Washington talks on guided missiles and stressed future collaboration over past issues. He also noted Britain was shocked by U S attitude toward its moves against Egypt in the Suez crisis.

New York Duncan Sandys Sandys Washington Britain United States U.S. l Egypt Suez Canal

India to Import Chicks and Eggs for Poultry Breed Tryout

New Delhi AP report says American aid officials ordered 30 000 baby chicks and 8 000 unhatched eggs from northeastern U S farms to help improve the breed of Indian poultry. The move aims to boost Indian poultry stock and farming efficiency.

New Delhi U.S

Stratojet crash survivors recount Caribbean collision

Lt James E. Rose and Maj Winfred Lynn, survivors of two B47 Stratojet crashes off Cuba, describe ejecting after the collision and being rescued from a remote island. Maj James McFarland Jr., injured, did not speak to reporters. Three other airmen remain missing.

Key West Fla Caribbean Sea Cuba James E. Rose Dallas Texas Winfred FE Lynn Paducah Naval Hospital James McFarland, Jr Watsontown Rose Maj

Colonial Bakery Robbery in Des Moines

Two armed men tied up two Colonial Baking Company employees in Des Moines on Saturday night failing to crack a large safe but opening a smaller one and escaping with an undetermined amount of cash. An employee freed himself about an hour later and notified police.

Des Moines Colonial Baking Company

King Saud Arrives in New York for U S State Visit

The anti Communist King Saud arrives with an 80 strong retinue to begin talks with President Eisenhower in Washington. Key topics include the Eisenhower Doctrine and aid plans, a new lease at Dhahran Air Base, and easing regional tensions including the Arab Israeli dispute.

King Saud Eisenhower New York Washington United States Constitution New York Harbor Dhahran Russia U.S Cairo Egypt Syria Jordan

Two Tots Die Trapped in Abandoned Ice Box

In San Antonio Texas Grover Earl Emery five and his sister Elen Irene four died Friday while trapped in an empty ice box in the front yard of their home. Three abandoned ice boxes were on the lawn at the time.

San Antonio, Texas Grover Earl Emery Elen Irene

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