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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1958

Page

6

Forecast Signals Light Showers and Mild Temperatures

Weather update notes partly cloudy conditions with little temperature change. Sunday highs mid 70s to mid 80s, overnight lows mid 50s to mid 60s. Local notices list multiple funeral services for residents including Peter Brodersen, Maude Brink, Maurice Hassel, Charles Grimm, and others across towns like Monticello, West Union, Center Point, and North English.

Miami Inneapolis New York I ‘Diego Angeles Seattle Memphis Washington Iowa Monticello Peter Brodersen Goettsch’s. _ West

Indiana Women First To Finish In '58 Air Derby

A Beechcraft Bonanza flown by Mrs. Margaret Ringenbert and Mrs. Lois Layman from Grabill Indiana led the 1958 All-Woman Transcontinental Air Race across the Charleston finish line before thunderstorm delays. The city of Charleston Beechcraft and other entrants followed with Sara Shank and Frances Miller finishing second and Jerrie Cobb third.

Charleston S.C Grabill Ind Saturca Margaret Ringenbert Lois Layman Este

Traffic Argument Ends in Slaying

In San Francisco a 42 year old man, Alex Wilson, was fatally shot after a dispute over parking on O Farrell street. Robert Burks, 41, a partly paralyzed unemployed laborer, claimed Wilson threatened him with a car jack before Burks returned with a 38 caliber pistol and fired once, killing Wilson instantly. Burks was booked on suspicion of murder.

San Francisco Alex Wilson O'Farrell Street Wilson Robert Burks Burks Wilce

U S Fires New Eniwetok Blast

Washington AP reports the United States set off another nuclear test blast Saturday at the Eniwetok proving ground in the Pacific, the high profile test continuing the nation’s weapons development program.

Washington United States Eniwetok Proving Ground Pacific

Two of Mankato Family Quads Die

In Mankato Minnesota a school teacher's wife gave birth to quadruplets two girls died Christine the second born and Deborah the fourth infant both died within hours of birth at Immanuel hospital Doctors reported Rebecca and Penelope survived in satisfactory condition and had a fair chance to live The Hansens also have a 10 month old son and lived in a trailer while awaiting baptisms by Rev R Hanse

Mankato Mrs. Hansen Christine Deborah Hansens David Lee R . Hanse Immanuel Hospital Clarence Wohlake Hansen Rebecca Penelope Minneapolis

Million-dollar money order causes local confusion

In Rile y Kansas Pfe Paul Scibetta tried to cash a $65 money order that turned into $1,000,065 due to a check-writing machine error. He cannot access the funds and seeks aid from Central National Bank of Junction City to resolve the mix-up and collect his money.

FT. Riley Kan Pfe Paul Scibetta Lucille New York Soldier Scibetta Scibetta Central National Bank of Junction City

France and United States discuss world issues and atomic aims

The dialogue between De Gaulle and Dulles covered major international problems and the potential for shared atomic knowledge. Officials said there was no major disagreement in viewpoint and stressed mutual understanding and friendship guiding the talks.

Council de Gaulle France U.S Dulles

Moulder Seeks Adams Recalled for Further Questioning

Representative Morgan Moulder urged the House influence investigating subcommittee to recall Presidential Aide Sherman Adams for a second appearance regarding his friendship with Boston financier Bernard Goldfine. Moulder also wants questions about tax issues facing Goldfine and his federal intercessions, while Republicans questioned the need for another hearing.

Washington UPI Morgan M. Moulder D-Mo House Subcommittee Sherman Adams Boston Bernard Goldfine Moulder Adams Goldfine Massachusetts John Dane, Jr Dane

Rachel Crothers Playwright Dies at Age 80

Danbury Connecticut report says Rachel Crothers, 80, renowned playwright of women in modern society, died in her sleep at home. She had battled a heart condition for years and was found by friends Saturday morning during a holiday visit.

Danbury, Conn Rachel Crothers New York

Deaths Mrs. D. A. Leonard 78 in Mobile

Mrs. D. A. Leonard, 78, died in Mobile, Alabama, on Saturday after living in Cedar Rapids about 35 years. Survived by daughter Mrs. A. N. Williams of Port Angeles Washington and two sons Earl J. and John M. Leonard, both Cedar Rapids. Services at Hickey Funeral Home Mobile Tuesday morning.

D. A. Leonard Mobile Ala Cedar Rapids Renard A. N. Williams Port Angeles Wash Earl J John M Hickey

East West Trade Data on Nuclear Blast Detection

Scientists from both blocs began sharing information on methods to detect distant nuclear explosions at an eight nation conference in Geneva. Western officials showed interest in Russian disclosures while political issues were deferred. The opening sessions covered detection techniques including atmospheric radioactivity, atmospheric pressure waves, advanced electromagnetic tools, and seismographs to detect underground tests within hundreds of miles.

Geneva Hans Bethe

Dissension Splits Lebanese Rebels

Mukhtara Lebanon AP reports signs of dissension within the Lebanese rebel front amid six days of clashes with police and pro government forces. Druse leader Kamal Jumblatt criticizes Beirut opposition leaders for failing to divert government forces and for lack of coordinated anti government actions. He favors a revolutionary government but says too many leaders hinder agreement on leadership before Cha moun steps down.

Mukhtara Lebanon Druse Kamal Jumblatt Beirut Jumblatt Saeb Salam Basra Kabr Chemoule Camille) Chamoun Chamoun

Kremlin Tightens Peace Posture After Nagy and Yugoslav Credit Cut

The text notes two recent Soviet moves showing a hard line toward rivals. It cites the execution of former Hungarian premier Imre Nagy and associates, and Russia’s suspension of 285 million dollars in credits to Yugoslavia. World opinion shifted against Moscow.

Russia Kremlin Imre Nagy Yugoslavia Nagy

Birthday Wishes Come True For Gibson Girl Of Yesteryear

Annabelle Whitford Buchan, once the Gibson Girl in Ziegfeld Follies, turns 80 and receives a flood of birthday wishes including 47 calls and 12 bouquets. A lone widow since January, she delights in the attention as memories of past beauty revive on her Northwest Side apartment birthday.

Chicago Annabelle Whitford Buchan Gibson Girl Charles Dana Gibson Edward J. Buchan

Motorist Saves 4 from Drowning in Mississippi River

Alvin T. Harris of Richton leapt into the Chickasawhay River after a small boat capsized near a Leakesville bridge. He made four swims totaling over 300 yards to rescue Mrs. Alice Coaker and two children, while another boat later pulled in Mr. and Mrs. Hicks and the third child.

Leakesville Miss Chickasawhay River Steve Henderson Alvin T. Harris Richton Alice Coaker Virgil Hicks Celia Anne Randy Leaksville Harris

Yugoslavs Hit Kremlin Over West Pressure Claims

Belgrade based Borba accuses the Kremlin of urging West European and Soviet satellite communists to attack Yugoslavia. The paper cites a June 27-29 East German Communist meeting resolution alleging Yugoslavia backs German rearmament and atomic Germany weaponry.

Belgrade Yugoslavia Borba Kremlin West Joze Smole Communist Party West Germany

Sixteen Italian Seamen Rescued After Three Days Adrift

In the Gulf of Aden the British ship Dingledale rescued sixteen exhausted Italian seamen 30 miles south of Shukla. They were crew of the Gieve, an Australian owned 1300 ton ship, foundered in a monsoon while bound for Mumbai from Split with cement. They endured three days in a 16 foot lifeboat without adequate water or food and saw nine ships but drew no aid.

Aden Gulf of Aden Fleet Auxiliary Shukra Mombasa Split Yugoslavia

Soviet notes on downed U.S. airmen in Soviet Armenia

The United States and Soviet Union exchanged notes over a transport aircraft that strayed into Soviet Armenia. The U.S. demanded the release of six officers and three airmen and denied intent to violate Soviet territory. The Soviets said the plane ignored signals and burned after landing.

Soviet Armenia U.S U.S. State Department Defense Department Soviet Union United States Ussr Soviet Armenia Germany Iran Pakistan Cyprus

Five Dollar Check Sent To Chillicothe Court

A resident of Chillicothe Ohio mailed a five dollar check to the municipal court with a handwritten note admitting a red light violation. The letter claims the driver has been licensed since 1910 with no prior accidents and asks for a fine of five dollars to cover the traffic offense.

Chillicothe, Ohio Municipal Court Moore Chillicothe

City and Club Notices From Cedar Rapids Area

City briefs list a 34th Division reunion picnic set for July 27 at noon in Ellis Park Cedar Rapids hosted by the Cedar Rapids chapter. Other items include meetings and lectures for Rotary Club Farmers Club Exchange Club Railway Employes YMCA Seniors Optimist Club Jan Hus Lodge and a florist advertisement for chrysanthemums at Pierson’s Florists.

Ellis Park Cedar Rapids Cedar Rapids Chapiter Coliseum Exchange Club Don Gardner Sheraton-Montrose

Concert Showcases Moehlmann Transcription and Weber Bassoon

The Cedar Rapids Municipal band hosts a Sunday 8 pm concert in Ellis Park featuring Roland Moehlmanns transcription of Mozart Titus Overture. James Hedges repeats his Weber Bassoon Concerto first movement on tuba, debuted at the Wednesday show.

Cedar Rapids Ellis Park Roland Moehlmann James Hedges Weber

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