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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1956

Page

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Dulles Sees Aid Cut as Risking War

Secretary of State John Foster Dulles warned that deep foreign aid cuts may raise the risk of war. He called the $1.1 billion reduction part of a vital peace insurance policy including defense and overseas aid, urging Senate restoration. He spoke at Iowa State College commencement in Ames, noting signs of change in Russia but cautioning it won’t come soon.

AMES John Foster Dulles House Dulles Senate Russia United States Iowa State College Stalin ES Moines Des Moines Washington Hickeneee R-la James H. Hilton Iowa State Richard Plock Burlington State Board of Regents ISC Iowa State Armory J. H. Jensen

Six Killed as Plane Drops Amid Homes

A heavy jet crashed in flames in a Minneapolis residential area near the airport, killing the pilot Major George E. Armstrong and five others. The wreckage destroyed the Donald Gaines home and damaged several others, with seven children burned and five in critical condition. Authorities recovered two men, one woman, and three children among the victims. the pilot was identified at once.

Minneapolis Donald Gaines George E. Armstrong Kenneth Lichty W. D. Hoemberg

Milton Eisenhower resigns Penn State presidency

Dr Milton Eisenhower has submitted his resignation as president of Pennsylvania State University for personal reasons. He traveled to Washington to inform the President and said the resignation would take effect by December 31. University officials had not yet accepted the resignation and would try to persuade him to stay. He plans a brief vacation in July before deciding his future plans.

University Park, Pa Milton Eisenhower Pennsylvania State University Eisenhower Washington Walter Reed Hospital White House James Hagerty Dr. Eisenhower

Averell Harriman Enters Democratic Presidential Race

Averell Harriman announced he is an active candidate for the Democratic nomination. Speaking to 200 delegates at the Hat Workers convention he said the hat is in the ring, then tossed a gray fedora in the air. Earlier union president David Dubinski urged Harriman to quit in favor of Adlai Stevenson.

New York INS Averell Harriman Hat Workers Convention David Dubinsky Harriman Adlai Stevenson

No Interruption Expected In Conduct of Ike's Duties

White House News Secretary James Hagerty said there should be no interruption to President Eisenhower's duties due to illness. Physicians will decide if delegation becomes necessary, with no change to the President's schedule or imminent actions, including June 15 bills and overseas visits.

United Press WORLD White House James Hagerty Eisenhower Hagerty Ike Washington INS Panama Nehru Mr. Eisenhower Arthur Cohen Mrs. Eisenhower

Ileitis Ike's Ailment Explained and Treated

A Washington specialist described ileitis as a rare intestinal inflammation that can cause obstruction. Treatments vary from rest and IV feeding to pain relief and, if needed, major surgery to remove or bypass affected small intestine sections. The illness is not always fatal and misdiagnosis with appendicitis is common.

Washington Eisenhower

Nixon Cancels Secretary's Wedding Plans

Vice President Richard Nixon canceled attendance at the wedding of one of his secretaries today and spent the day in his office while maintaining close contact with Walter Reed hospital.

Washington INS Nixon Walter Reed Hospital

Iowa Income Tax Up Ten Percent This Year

DES MOINES Iowa collected 10 percent more income tax this year than last year as the Iowa Tax Commission reported Individuals paid a total of 24 020 725 from July 1 to the present the highest ever individual income tax intake The rise follows 1955 legislative changes including a 6 percent increase in tax rates.

Des Moines Iowa Iowa Tax Commission

Truce Inspectors Removed by U N

The United Nations flew 16 neutral nation truce inspectors into exile at Panmunjom in protest of North Korea arms buildup. The inspectors left quietly and without incident. Five other inspectors had arrived earlier in the week.

Seoul U.N Panmunjom North Korea

Weather Forecast: Continued fair and warm through Sunday

A local weather brief predicts continued fair and warm conditions through Sunday with a low tonight of 63 and a high Sunday near 92 degrees. The outlook emphasizes dry skies and above normal warmth for the weekend.

Gaskill urges self discipline over dollars at Kingston stadium

Dr Harold V Gaskill Cedar Rapids vice president for Colpus Radio spoke to 643 graduating seniors from four public high schools at Kingston stadium urging a rigid personal self discipline and a high moral code. He linked true democracy to freedom and responsibility and warned that the world reflects its people. He demonstrated suggestion power with a hands rise test and urged recognition of differing viewpoints.

Harold V. Gaskill Cedar Rapids High School Gaskill Colpus Radio Company Kingston Stadium

Eisenhower undergoes major operation. declares fit for reelection

President Eisenhower had major intestinal surgery at Walter Reed after a blockage. Chief surgeon Major General Leonard Heaton said the operation was smooth and the President is out of danger, with a full recovery expected in four to six weeks and no reason he cannot run for re election. Heaton and other doctors expect him back at his desk next month and playing golf by mid August.

Washington Eisenhower Leonard Heaton Heaton Walter Reed Hospital INS Arthur Cohen Milton John Hagerty Walter Reed Isador Ravdin University of Pennsylvania Medical School Robert T. Gants Max D. Smith the Hospital Pennsylvania State University

Wage Boost at Cherry Burrell Factory in Cedar Rapids

wage increase for all factory occupations at Cherry Burrell Corporation becomes effective Monday a two year contract agreed Friday a 12 cent hourly boost plus a seventh paid holiday Dec 24 and improved insurance and pension plan Robert H Smith president of UAW CIO local 1024 calls it a 17 9 cent package increase about 300 employees will get the increased benefits negotiations over a month the contract was approved by the union Friday night

Cedar Rapids News Cherry-Burrell Corporation Robert H. Smith Uaw-Cio

Bus Crash Bursts Wall in Forest Gate England

A bus plowed into a wall in Forest Gate England on Friday injuring pedestrian Robert Collier who was knocked through the wall into a house and landed unconscious in a doctor's waiting room.

Forest Gate England Robert Colliers

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