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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1957

Page

12

Hogs Gain to High Prices as Market Rises This Week

USDA hog market reports show gains up to 1.75 this week, with prices reaching 20.65 for No 1 hogs and 27.75 for finished cattle futures. Receipts remained mixed as weather slowed marketing, while demand held firm, pushing wholesale pork and cattle values higher across major U.S. markets including Chicago Des Moines and Waterloo.

Chicago USDA Tewa Tlors Des Moines Sitau Trad

Margarine Edges Butter In Per Capita Use

The Agriculture Department reported margarine intake rose slightly while butter consumption fell, narrowing the gap between the two. Margarine averaged about one tenth of a pound per person and butter about three tenths, closing toward parity as margarine’s popularity grew and butter declined.

Washington Agriculture Department Uuther

Radar Fatality Tale Questioned

Los Angeles reports questioning a radar related fatality tale. Dr Albert Bellaning proposed the possibility of coupling effects after high frequency radiations at a Massachusetts Institute of Technology lab. He notes no burning or lasting after-effects following a three minute exposure during an experiment.

Los Angeles UCLA Albert Bellaning Bellany Assogisio Muassachus Institute of

Three Iowans Fined on Prank Driving Charges

District court fines in Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas show three Iowa men penalized for prank driving attempts. Names include Julius Chris Jansen and Stanley Shive, with sparse details about arrests and outcomes. Market notes on cattle and hog prices interrupt the scan, followed by a Laurel Mississippi graduation item.

Sprutal Iowa City Lily Wty Julius Chris Jansen Ghefis Stanley Shive Cedar Rapids Carasville Wito Whan Willan Coon Courtlay Lumbus Junetian Eugene Marr Luvernig

Iowa Citizen Cleared Of Late Loitering Charge

A resident of Iowa City was cleared of a late loitering charge after police alleged he waited on the street at midnight for a ride. The judge found the citian innocent and noted the officer’s conduct, while the defendant waited for a friend to pick him up near his home.

Iowa Citian Cpi Ciberrge Jowa Mawgh Max Deseryves

Edgar A. Guest The Poet of the People

Fragmentary obituary and poem snippet mentioning Edgar A Guest alongside Des Moines figures. Mentions of Be a ne C Swenenn, TD, and Des Moines industrialist Briguy Swanson, with garbled text about a death and service notices.

Edgar A. Guest the Poet of the People

Air Force fires intercontinental missile in Cape Canaveral test

Officials at Patrick Air Force Base withheld missile type and details. The launch, described as a flight test, is reported as the first intercontinental missile test from Cape Canaveral with an estimated range of about 20,000 miles. Pentagon confirmation of the event was provided, noting separate tests along the Atlantic coast are planned for the summer.

Cade Canaveral Fla INSI Germany Europe Russia United States

California Teen Fled Twice Faces Justice

A California 17 year old, identified as BAA, Can Wiesner, escaped custody twice amid a tainted police chase. Report notes confusion in the details with references to a hospital, a channel nine program, and garbled names, but confirms a teen subject involved in multiple escapes and ongoing pursuit by authorities.

Parish Church Services Across Marion Gather for Worship

The bulletin lists morning and evening services at multiple churches. Baptist pastor Charles Maore leads Marion Churches with Lord's Supper at 10:30. Sunshine Mission speaker Walter Pierie appears for both services. Catholic, Free Methodist, Methodist, Presbyterian, Lutheran, and other denominations schedule worship, Sunday schools, and prayer meetings.

Charles Maore Church School TAU Jtev Walter Pierie Sunshine Mission Cedi Rapids St. Joseph‘s Catholic Rev. T McEnnett Kev William Blessington Wall Nuss Hoy P. Fields Aim Free Methodist Knepper Suritaya i Lela Acm Mickeerk James P. Gable Seringa Securius Tapie Morris Frevert Church of God Bsbc Seventh Day Brethren W. Athen Bond Tikes Eon Ab EL Sauidies

New Guinea Now Bidding For Tourists

A report from Raraul outlines New Guinea as a growing tourist destination with new hotels and attractions in Haut villages and Port Moresby. The piece highlights air and boat access from Australia and Britain, mentions locals, beaches, and affordable vacation options, noting packages offering five meals and services for about five dollars.

Raraul New Guinea Paohie Raed Raed Pcuunuchabeaaad Htubani Madang Vor Moresby Quntis Qua Wathe Regusebooritec Air Wad Isang Boat Service Islands Iskantis Gorainwille Seldain A Diy Hiatt Une Nothay Rheaut Ipruparlion

Serious injuries in Marian man in auto crash

Robert Postel, son in law of the Singh Jones of Marian, remains in serious condition at Mercy hospital after a May auto crash that injured him and killed his employer Harry J. Ladnerquist of Cedar Rapids. Postel suffered a fractured pelvic socket a punctured lung broken ribs and a crushed kidney. His wife and four children reside in Cedar Rapids.

Robert Postel Singh Jones Marian Postel Mercy Hospital Harry J. Laderquist Cedar Rapids Pustel Llec Binte al Marien Jain

Crash Survivor Flown To Duluth In Stable Condition

A crash survivor was transported to Duluth by air in good spirits after an accident near Pasadena. Mrs. LeMasurier and family members were among those visiting, with doctors noting two survivors recovering and another likely deceased from a skull fracture after the crash on Memorial Day weekend.

Duluth

Laddes Leave for Visit to Sister Miller

Mr and Mrs Sam Ladd of Chi epucsis travel over Mu ayoo to visit sister Mrs Khitith Miller leaving home Saturday.

Sam Ladd

Congressman's Dam Delay Highlights Flood Control Debate

Congressman James Wright and two colleagues on a three member House Public Works subcommittee flew a 1200 mile survey over Texas Oklahoma Arkansas and Louisiana to study flood control delays. They toured the Denison dam site near the Oklahoma Texas border noting spillway levels and emphasized a need for faster authorizations and funding for three proposed reservoirs in southeastern Oklahoma. The group estimated regional flood damage at 118 million dollars and asserted flood projects are sound investments not pork barrel politics.

Carl A. Rogan Congressionals Texas Oklahoma Louisiana Arkansas James’ Wright House Public Works Tommiltea Wright Adele Ed Edenundson D-Okla Emmett Byrne Wright Fort Worth Tulsa Okla Texoma Red River Oklahoma-Texas Denison Dam Vilet

American Airman Charged in Greek General Death

In Athens authorities charged Marion Mousalli of Bunwood West Virginia with manslaughter by negligence over a traffic crash that killed General Stalinos Sarafis, commander of the wartime Greek Communist underground. The incident left his English companion injured. police guarded the U.S. embassy with no further incidents.

Athens Marion Mousalli Bunwood W.va U.S Stalinos Sarafis Mousalli

Branch Pierces Throat. Man Dies in Embankment Fall

Pottsville, AP report says a 55 year old transient Edwhert died when a broken tree branch pierced his throat after he fell into an embankment. Neibert's body was found at the embankment door and authorities say he bled to death.

Pottsville Conrad Koch Jonah Reese Neibert Rock

Baptists Reject Racial Barriers

In Philadelphia the American Baptist Convention voted to admit ministers and members across six churches without regard to race or origin. The resolution, adopted unanimously, calls for equality in education employment housing and political activity.

Philadelphia American Baptist Convention Northern Baptist Group American Baptist General Council

Adenauer Visit Assures German Unity Path via West Cooperation

Analyst notes Adenauer’s Washington visit mainly reassures Germans that West-aligned policy offers best chance for reunification. He warns tentative Big Four talks and disarmament plans remain speculative, stressing U S leverage and German settlement as essential to any East-West rapprochement.

J. M. Stoberts Associated Press Konrad Adenauer Washington Chancelar West

Chiang Vows No Toleration Of U S Foes

Chiang Kai-shek denounced last week's anti American riots and warned no opposition to his policy of friendship with the United States will be tolerated. He blamed lapses in law enforcement, dismissed officials, and suggested Communist influence behind the violence. Nationalist troops remained on guard in Taipei as the leader urged unity with the U.S. and warned of potential internal strife.

Stobert Brown Taipe Formosa Chiang Kai-shek U.S Chiang China USS Democratic Nations Taipei Tie

Widow Says Beck Returns His Gain

Seattle AP Dave Beck head of the Teamsters union returned his share of profits from investing a widow's fund. Mrs Hoy Leheney told the Seattle Times she received a check from Beck. At Senate rackets hearings it was revealed Beek and Hedlund earned 11585 from money raised as a trust for Mrs Scheney. Leheney said she has not heard from Hedlund who handled the funds. Beck served as trustee of an $80000 memorial fund from carnstars for Leheney, a Los Angeles Teamsters official who died March 20 1956.

Seattle Dave Beck Teamsters Union Donald Hedlund Hoy Leheney Seatte ‘Times Geek Senate Beek and Wedlund

Bandit Robs Allentown Bank for About $13,000

A lone bandit robbed the Four County Bank of Allentown spending an estimated 12,001 to 14,000 dollars. Wearing a faded army jacket he donned a cloth mask and brandished a .25 caliber pistol demanding $15,000. Teller Shirley Sloan, 22, emptied her drawer into a sack and the man fled, firing a wild shot. Sloan said the robber seemed more excited than they were.

Allentown Shirley Sloan

Parolee Wounds Iowa Woman Then Kills Himself

DES MOINES AP A 41 year old parolee from Kansas shot and wounded Mrs Mildred Miller 44 as she ran for help then killed himself around 4 15 am Saturday in Des Moines The attacker Arthur Farrar formerly of Lansing Kansas was paroled after a 1483 killing of his brother in law in Lawrence Kansas Police said the shooting stemmed from jealousy over Mrs Miller s interest in another man She was listed as in fair to foul condition at a local hospital with a bullet wound to the chest

Iowa Des Moines Kansas Mildred Miller Deg Moines Arthur Arcar Ute State Prison Lansing Kan Lawrences Miller Oa Hospital Farrar

Center Point Patio Shot Program Details

Center Point hosts patio shot program at Center Point School from 11 am to 1 pm Monday for residents up to age 20 and pregnant women. Shots cost $1 each with consent forms available from the superintendent or at inoculation time.

Inerjal The Gazette Center Point

Graham Backers Hit by Niebuhr Crusade Critique

New York AP report notes Protestant ideologist Reinhold Niebuhr criticizes the push to enlist ministers for Billy Graham's New York crusade. Niebuhr decries coordination between the Protestant council and Graham organization. The remarks appear in Advance magazine from Union Theological Seminary. The program also highlights Melvyn Douglas in Dangerous Corner on Channel 41 Matiner at 2:30 Sunday.

Billy Grawmann New York Channel 9 Billy Graham Melvyn Douglas Sia Channel 41 Matiner

Farm Elevator Buildings Burn In Arthur Loss At 100000

ARTHUR AP Fire destroyed two buildings of the Farmers Elevator Company in Arthur early today. Damage estimated at about 100000 with 37000 bushels of corn 4000 bushels of oats and 1400 bushels of soybeans burned or damaged. Firemen from multiple towns aided the local unit and most loss was covered by insurance. Defective wiring blamed. owners named M Clifford Tuscany Duane Wilcox George Noyd Wilbur Gilmor and Arvid Huldeen.

Arthur (Ap Farmers Elevator Company Russell Hoagland Ida Grove Sac City Ocsbun Wall Lake Lake View Galva Schaller Schidswig Arthur Fire Department M. Clifford Tuscany Duane Wilcox George Noyd Odeholt Wilbur Gilmor Arthur Arvid Huldeen

Johnson Blacktop Job To Concrete Materials

Concrete Materials and Construction Company of Cedar Rapids has been awarded a Johnson County road blacktop contract by the Town Highway Commission for 5802.60. Three miles of county roads west of Jews City will receive bituminous paving with a rolled stone base.

Lowa City

Confidentials Trial Set for June 6 in Obscene Material Case

In Chicago federal court Judge J Sam Perry set June 6 for the trial of Confidential magazine on charges of printing and mailing obscene material. The case also involves MNpOSses and the Kable Printing Co of Mount Morris Michigan, indicted March 7 by a federal grand jury. The indictment centers on an article about inducing abortion. The judge considered dismissing the Kable firm count and granting separate trials if dismissal is denied.

Chicago UPJ J. Sam Perry Confiden Lial Magazine Mnposses Kable Printing Co Mount Morris Perry Kiable

Television Listings for Welk and Movie Night Mix

A scrambled TV guide lists Lawrence Welk show segments and various programs including sports and films. Entries mention Billy Graham, Sheriff of Cochise, Death Valley, Monte Cristo, and a Black Swan movie amid uncertain times and uncertain channel numbers.

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