Iowa City Area Weather and Death Notices Parade
Iowa forecast shows mostly cloudy skies with scattered thundershowers and warm humid air. Highs near 80s, with weekend rain chances, plus a long list of funeral services across Cedar Rapids Iowa City Vinton Monticello Independence and Manchester for residents aged 45 to 92 with various burial sites.
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Miam
Des Moines
Caetihon
Ubuaue
Fort Worth
Minneapolis
New Orleans
Los Angeles
Boston
Seattle
Iowa
City Briefs and Local Events District notes
Several community notices list speaking engagements at the Chamber of Commerce in Urba na and Cedar Rapids. Talks cover life in New Zealand with Betty Zmolek, YMCA Toastmasters program names, and a Cedar Rapids board of adjustment meeting. Other items report patient improvement, school advisory meetings, and Rotary color film. Local traffic injuries and hospital conditions update residents.
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Betty Zmolek
Chamber of Commerce Speakers Bureau
New Zealand
Polk Township Farm Bureau
Urbana
Cedar Rapids
Board of Adjustment
City Hall
Gl Gets 40 Years For Korean Crime
Pvt. Bedford Jones of Memphis Tennessee was sentenced to 40 years at hard labor after a court martial conviction for fatally stabbing a Korean man and robbing a Korean woman in Korea.
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Seoul
INS
Bedford Jones
Memphis
Tenn
Soviet claim of building cosmic ship and space studies
The Literary Gazette reports Soviet scientists are building a cosmic ship and biologists study spaceflight effects on humans. It notes radio equipped guided rockets for observation and plans a fall meeting to discuss artificial satellites orbiting Earth.
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Moscow
INS
Literary Gazette
Soviet Union
Central Air Club
Earth
U.S
United States
Americans Skeptical Of Moscow Cosmic Ship Claim
Washington observers dismissed a Moscow notice claiming a cosmic ship is being built for space travel. They noted German V-2 flights of about 60 miles in World War II and cited U S tests at White Sands showing rockets reaching 114 to 250 miles, undermining the claim.
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Washington
INS
Moscow
White Sands Proving Ground
New Mexico
Italian Orphan Girl Welcomed to New York Home
Seven year old Silvana Vittoriani, orphaned when her parents died in a crash between Florence and Rome, arrived in New York to join relatives of the driver and be welcomed by foster parents Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert Lennard. Capt. Vincent Paolucci arranged adoption.
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New York
Silvana Vittoriani
Wilbert Lennard
Deaths Mrs Clarence C Miller Cedar Rapids Secretary
Mrs Clarence C Miller 53 of Waconia Lane SW Cedar Rapids died in a Cedar Rapids hospital at 9 30 a m Saturday after a short illness She was born Hilma Adele Brunius May 31 1901 in Carver Minnesota and lived in the area 18 years She was secretary for the Waconia Sorghum Company Surviving are her husband her mother Mrs Alma Brunius Cedar Rapids two sisters Mrs Jordan L Petrak and Mrs Frank Wessale Cedar Rapids a brother Oswald C Brunius Cedar Rapids Funeral services 2 p m Monday at Brosh chapel by Rev Russell A Pavy Calvary Baptist church Burial in Czech National cemetery Friends may call at the chapel.
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Clarence C. Miller
Waconia Lane
Cedar Rapids
Hilma Adele ‘Brunius
Carver
Minn
Waconia Sorghum Company
Alma Brunius
Jordan L. Petrak
Frank Wessale
Oswald C. Brunius
Brosh Chapel
Russell A. Pavy
Calvary Baptist Church
Czech National Cemetery
Michigan U Gets Powerful Reactor Approval
The Atomic Energy Commission approves uranium allocation to the University of Michigan for a world leading nuclear research reactor. President Harlan Hatcher confirms the AEC clearance to proceed with construction and operation at Ann Arbor.
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Ann Arbor, Mich
Atomic Energy Commission
University of Michigan
Harlan Hatcher
AEC
American Doctor Seeks Refuge to Stay in Britain
Dr Joseph H Cort a 26 year old lecturer at Birmingham University said he formerly belonged to the Communist party and has been denied permission to remain in Britain He faces possible repatriation to the United States where he claims he could face loss of citizenship prison and unemployment if forced to return The Home Office and American Embassy declined to discuss the case and Parliament was to question the matter this week.
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Associated Press
Britain
Joseph H. Cort
Ruth
England
Civil Liberties Council
Cort
Communist Party
London
United States
Birmingham
U. S
America
Boris Cort
Brookline
Mass
United Kingdom
Home Office
Jattice
Husband 86 Posed as Man to Woo 44 Wife
Mrs. Margaret McCarthy testified that Michael J. McCarthy wooed her by posing as a 56 year old man when he was 86. She seeks a divorce, noting his supposed assets and oil rights were false. Court action delayed a week due to a missing corroborating witness.
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Los Angeles
Margaret McCarthy
Michael J. McCarthy
McCarthy
Samuel R.blake
Dr Joseph H Wolfe of Iowa City dies at 71
Dr Joseph H Wolfe 71 a practicing physician in Iowa City for 36 years died at an Iowa City hospital about 1240 pm Saturday admitted Monday night He moved to Iowa in 1911 first practicing at Kalona After World War I service he began practice in Iowa City He is survived by his wife Ethel Allen a daughter Margaret Minneapolis a son Allen Iowa City two grandchildren a sister and a brother Services will be at Beckmans Iowa City Tuesday at 230 pm Burial will be at Kalona
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Iowa City
Joseph H. Wolfe
Mercy Hospital
Ee. Wolfe
Hocking County
Ohio
Ohio State University
Iowa
Kalona
Masonic Lodge
Methodist Church
Lormer
Ethel Allen
Margaret
Minneapolis
Allen
Beckman’s
Child in Salk Tests Develops Polio in Michigan
A second Michigan child who took part in the Salk polio vaccine trials contracted polio myelitis and her mother was hospitalized for observation. The girl had only two of three shots when illness began. Officials said it is unclear if she received the vaccine or only a useless fluid. Her case is nonparalytic.
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Pontiac, Mich
Michigan
Per capita beer consumption in the United States totals 18 igallons
The report states that the average American drinks about 18 igallons of beer per year. It notes that per capita consumption reflects overall demand and varies by region and demographic factors.
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United States
Woman charged with drunken driving cites deceased mourner plea
In NORTH HOLLYWOOD California a 46 year old woman Harriet Skrivanek faced drunken driving charges after a funeral trip. She said the deceased person had asked mourners to drink and blamed the incident on the deceased for whom the police could not prosecute.
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North Hollywood
Calif
Harriet Skrivanek
Senate clash over motion threatens seniority rules
Republican leaders warned that a motion by Sen. Flanders challenges Senate seniority while Democrats and Sen. Morse could push it for consideration. Mundt said Roy Cohn denied threatening Sen. Jackson and that McCarthy offered assurances. Kennedy said Cohn threatened Jackson during a heated hearing.
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Eratic
Sen
Morse
Ind.-Ore
Sen. Flanders
Knowland
California
Flanders
Senate
Karl E. Mundt
R-S. D
Roy M. Cohn
Henry M. Jackson
D-Wash
Mundt
Cohn
McCarthy
Jackson
Robert F. Kennedy
Kennedy
Repair of Flood Hit Farms Costs Million
Des Moines AP report says restoration of Missouri river flood damaged Iowa farms is nearly complete at a cost of about $932000. Six counties near the river saw 247000 acres on 1056 farms restored under a shared government program. The federal share was $745805 with farmers contributing about $186500. Aid included direct financial assistance, services and materials.
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DES Moines
Iowa
Missouri River
Iowa Asc
Dwight W. Meyer
State Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee
McCarthy Defends Independence at Wisconsin GOP Meet
Senator McCarthy told about 4 000 delegates at the Wisconsin Republican state convention that he would support Eisenhower if he ran but would not be a rubber stamp for the party. He urged testing party loyalty and warned against blind conformity while praising Eisenhower’s administration overall. An opposing speaker pressed for a critical vote questioning McCarthy’s honesty and record.
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Milwaukee
Sen
McCarthy
R-Wis
Eisenhower
Harold Michael
Amery
Joe
Wisconsin
Michael
Farm Mishaps Land Two In Iowa City Hospital
A Wellman farmer, Joseph Crossett aged 31, suffered a fractured hip and possible back injuries when a tractor rolled over him. Dennis Kelso, 15, of Lone Tree was treated for abrasions after being run over by a wagon while haying on a neighbor’s farm. Both were taken to Mercy hospital in Iowa City for care.
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the Gazette
Iowa City
Wellman
Lone Tree
Mercy Hospital
Joseph Crossett
Dennis Kelso
Gun Battle in Detroit Leaves Man Dead Four Officers Wounded
Detroit police engage a gun battle on the East Side as a 40 year old man Malachi Benjamin is killed after authorities rush a squad car to his home. Patrolman Harold Davis and Lt. Walden Giiger with Officers Robert Fullerton and Lawrence Mariotte are wounded and hospitalized in serious condition. Davis faces possible eye loss. Police return fire with machine guns ending the standoff.
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Detroit
Malachi Benjamin
Benjamin
Harold Davis
Walden Giiger
Robert Fullerton
Lawrence Mariotte
Davis
Three Hurt in Crash Near Homestead Iowa
A Saturday collision on highway 6 near Homestead injured Kenneth Vogel 24 of Iowa City Emmett Johnson 44 of Malcom and his son John 7. Vogel was treated for a dislocated shoulder and other injuries at Mercy Hospital. Johnson and John were taken to St Luke's Hospital Cedar Rapids with chest and shoulder injuries. Mrs Johnson was not injured. Patrolmen Hummel Schaw and Reddick investigated.
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the Gazette
Homestead
Iowa City
Kenneth Vogel
Emmett Johnson
Malcom
John
Vogel
Mercy Hospital
Johnson
St. Luke’s Hospital
Cedar Rapids
Ray Hum
Mel
Charles Schaw
Richard Reddick
WBBM Newsmen Strike Over Pay Demands
Fourteen radio and TV news writers walked out against WBBM and WBBM-TV in Chicago. The Radio Writers Guild of America seeks a raise from 82.50 to 110 dollars weekly for starting pay.
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Chicago
WBBM
Wbbm-Tv
Columbia Broadcasting System
Radio Writers Guild of America
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C. R. Weather
Etheians
Municipal
Donald Eugene Wagner
Verna Kuncl
Francis J. Galli
Margaret J. Lucero
Albert Dolezal
Betty Prizler
Robert Morton Hahn
Marian Evelyn Parks
Waterloo
Arlyn M. Moeller
Belle Plaine
Aleda S. Lundquist
Almore Stade
Marion
Helen Waukers
Prairie du Chien
Joseph F. Woodward
Mildred Wheaton
Alexander
Roy
Center Point Road
Hartson
Eveard
Belle Avenue
Heldt
Avenue NW
Wertz
Melvin
Twenty-ninth Avenue
St. Luke's
Joan E. Angelini
Anthony P. Angelini
Frank Young
Vera Young
Herbert W. Perkins
Opal V. Perkins
Netah Kell
Joseph E. Kell
Hazel B. Fish
Harry P. Fish
Manchester
Harriet Amsden Sammons
Oakland
Gill Funeral Home
Toledo
James F. McCollister
Mabel Gould
Richards
Vinton
Arthur Leo York
Fry-Holland Funeral Ave
Evergreen Cemeery
Henry Killian
Mahannah Chapel
Lorden Cemetery
Independence
Anna Dawa
June Stoddard
McGovern Funeral Home
Oakland Cemetery
Paris Academy
Dial
YMCA
Ymca Toastmasters Club
Nick Lillies
Wilbur Lahr
Jake Gorter
Jim Lightner
Dave Ford
Ralph Gearhart
Herman Ginsberg
Norm Johnson
John Peters
Floyd Kitchen
Veterans Hospital
Hawkeye
William Farr
Ernest Pence
Robert Eppel
John Berney
John Melton
Citizens’ Committee
Citizens’ Advisory Committee For the Public Schools
Board of Education
Winter Temple
Ep Earhart
Avenue E
Rotary Club
Sam Hawkins
Linn County Civil Defense Office
Montrose Hotel
Cedar Rapids Automobile Club
Birr
C. Bramow
Tenth Street NW
Lawrence E. Forrester
First Street
Bramow
Wilson Avenue
Illinois Street
Forrester
Bob Kacena, Jr
Third Avenue SW
Mt. Vernon
Cedar Rapids’ Funeral Home Beautiful
Jay W. Hesser, Jr
Arta-Hesser's
Jay W. Hesser, Sr
Fifth Avenue and
Eighth Street
Nicui
Iowa Memorial Co
Third Avenue
Murdoch Funeral Homes
Center Point
Walker
J. V. Novak & Son Monument Co
2Nd Street
Teahen Funeral Home
First Ave
N.W
Betz Monuments
Third Ave
Bezdek’s Florist
Marion Blvd
Florist Telegraph Delivery
ROHN
3Rd Ave
Ike
Wbbm Radio-Tv
Beatty Bearle
Clarence Beatty
Third Avenue, S. E
Hur Beurls
Gohn
Twiner&Son
2Nd Avenue
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