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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1959

Page

15

Roosevelt Eyes TV Pilot for Discussion Series

New York actress Eleanor Roosevelt plans a July 17 pilot film in a New York studio for a proposed discussion series with foreign and American college students. She warns sponsors must buy the program first and notes controversy could affect sponsorship while praising Lever Brothers ads that helped pave the way.

Eleanor Roosevelt Marie Torre Mrs. Roosevelt New York Lever Brothers Lever

Burglar Hemensley Seized After Daylight Heists End in Jail

Iain Anthony Hemensley a self styled burglar from Southern Rhodesia admitted at least 50 break ins in six months. He told police the crime was fascinating and said he targeted wealthy homes while owners were away. A stolen white convertible led to his capture by Patrolman Don Ferguson.

Los Angeles Iain Anthony Hemensley Southern Rhodesia Hemensley U. S Zsa Zsa Gabor Rosemary Lane Don Ferguson

Foot care guidance and infection data for seniors

A foot clinic study of 516 older patients shows 89 with fungus infections and 83 with other infections, 77 with orthopedic issues, 64 skin problems, and 57 vascular troubles over nine months. Practical tips include gentle drying, moisture routines, proper socks, ventilation, and careful shoe choice plus immediate doctor visits for redness or injuries.

Locomotives Plunge Into Napa River Mystery

Three 186 ton SP diesel locomotives fell 35 feet into the Napa River near a drawbridge in Napa California. The accident blocked rescue efforts as crews sought to lift the engines valued at about 500000 dollars. Four crew members escaped while a fifth remained with the caboose. The cause and timing remain unclear.

Napa Calif Southern Pacific Railroad Napa River Donald Miller Western Division Brazos

Twister snatches boy then drops him in Jacksonville Beach

A trio of wind storms roared over Jacksonville Beach on Sunday. A wind cone lifted a 3 year old boy several feet off the ground before two men pulled him to safety. The storm damaged roofs and moved back out to sea while two other storms formed water spouts offshore.

Jacksonville Fla Jacksonville Beach

Neff Publisher of Market Papers Dies in Vacation

Ward A. Neff aged 68, prominent editor and publisher of livestock industry newspapers, died Saturday night in Boulder Junction Wisconsin. Death attributed to a heart attack. He was president of Corn Belt Publishers Inc owner of Chicago Daily Drovers Journal Kansas City Daily Drovers Telegram Omaha Journal Stockman and St Louis Daily Livestock Reporter.

Boulder Junction Wis UPI Ward A. Neff Livestock Business Neff Corn Belt Publishers Inc Chicago Daily Drovers Journal Kansas City

Winners Named in Hawkeye Music Festival at Coe Campus

Iowa youths earned eligibility for the Chicago land Music Festival to be held August 22. Superior winners in the Hawkeye Music Festival held on the Coe College campus were announced, highlighting top performers and honors.

Hawkeye Iowa Coe

Mezro Soprano Leona Brainard and Davenport Baton Corps

A garbled roster lists Mezro Soprano Leona Brainard and other dramatic vocalists, followed by a Davenport Masonette baton corps. Includes multiple class designations, Cedar Rapids and Des Moines groups, and numerous names with unclear roles.

Leona Brainard Jothy Wilhelm Robert L. Sharp Edward Millett Herb K. Alley

President seeks funds for seawater conversion station

President Eisenhower asked Congress for 1 550 000 dollars to finance the first demonstration station converting seawater to fresh water.

Washington Eisenhower Congress

Five Children Die in Fire at Michigan Home

MT CLEMENS Michigan Five children perished in a Monday fire that swept a two story frame house. The father Robert Lang lois had left for work while the mother 26 and Deborah 8 jumped from a second floor window suffering fractures and burns. Dead were Stephen 7 Rene and Roy twins 4 Sharon 3 and Russell 7 weeks. Cause of the kitchen fire was not determined.

MT. Clemens Mich Robert Langlois Deborah Stephen Rene Roy Sharon Russell

Cloth Draperies Cause Infant's Death in Ill. Home

In Hanna City Illinois Mr and Mrs Frank McKinzie removed plastic garment bags from their home after newspaper warnings and replaced them with cloth draperies. Their 7 month old daughter Allison became entangled and suffocated in the cloth draperies in her crib.

Hanna City Ill Frank McKinzie Allison

Butler says Catholicism could hurt presidential candidate

AP reports Paul Butler, Democratic chairman, fears Catholic faith would hamper a candidate’s chances. Thruston Morton, GOP chairman, agrees it might but hopes it won’t. Butler notes he is Catholic.

Washington Paul Butler Thruston Morton G.O.P Butler

Stayman and doubles define South and West in bridge

Commentary notes South's 2 clubs as Stayman asking for a 4 heart response while West doubles to convey lead expectations. If partner shows hearts he raises. otherwise South rebids 2NT. West uses the double to steer partner about lead against final contract in NT or a major.

South West

Bridge duel unfolds after opening lead and takeout double

In a bridge deal the North hand opens with one no trump and West responds two diamonds. East passes and South doubles to show strength while West and South pass. The opening lead is a king, followed by a pass sequence ending in a pass out.

Norths redouble hints at good clubs and quiet West

West opens with king of clubs and continues with five after South allows it to hold. South plays dummy’s nine and the defense yields. South ends with one overtrick in the two club contract as West has nowhere to run.

North West East South

Over the Back Fence Feather-light hot milk sponge cake

A feather-light hot milk sponge cake recipe. It yields 6 to servings and uses hot milk, sugar, vanilla and almond extracts, sifted cake flour, baking powder, salt, eggs, and a citrus icing. The cake is baked in a leaf pan, inverted to cool, then served with orange icing and walnuts.

Hether

Tenement Roof Collapse In Mexico City Kills Two

A roof collapse at a Mexico City tenement Sunday left two dead and three seriously injured. Rescue teams recovered victims as investigators inspect the site for cause.

Mexico City

Real Bullfight Thrills Highlighted in DANGER IS MY BUSINESS

A vivid note promotes a bullfight themed installment titled Danger Is My Business on a Monday the seventh. The description emphasizes adrenaline and danger as core appeal.

Railroads mull strike insurance plan to blunt labor walkouts

The Wall Street Journal reports U S railroads are considering a pooled strike insurance to pay fixed charges during strikes. The plan could provide up to 600000 dollars per day, requires 65 percent industry gross operating revenue approval, and would be run by Imperial Insurance Co Ltd in Nassau. Three-year contracts covering 840000 workers expire this fall.

NEW York The Wall Street Journal Bahamas Imperial Insurance Co., Ltd Nassau Lloyds of London

Mine Claim Damaskus Frontier Sparks Turkish Tension

AP reports Monday that Turkish authorities are laying mines along the Turkish Syrian frontier. The claim notes heightened border tensions and potential safety concerns for cross border movement.

Damascus Te Press

Foes Seek Change in Post Butler’s National Chairmanship

Paul M. Butler says some Democrats want to replace him with a congressman as national chairman to control the 1960 convention. He believes they will not succeed and will push a more positive and aggressive program in Congress. Butler claims he reports sentiment, not criticizing leaders like Lyndon Johnson and Sam Rayburn, and notes reports of a western senator as his successor. He will not resign without a majority committee vote.

Washington Paul M. Butler Congress ABC Butler Lyndon Johnson Sam Rayburn Capitol Hill National Committee

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