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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1957

Page

3

Premiere Swimming Pool Opens at Mechanicsville Home

Mechanicsville attorney Walter E. Sebesta hosts the debut of a 20 by 40 foot concrete pool in his backyard. The pool features underwater lights automatic chlorine skimmer and a full filtration system with water renewed every eight hours and holds about 33 000 gallons. Construction by Jack Pedersen and Company of Clarence with Adolph Kiefer and Company of Chicago supplying equipment and supervision.

Mechanicsville Walter E. Sebesta Sebesta Jack Pedersen and Company Clarence Adolph Kiefer and Company of Chicago Minnesota Joe Paidar

Hoover Jr Warns Against Dropping Nuclear Tests

Herbert Hoover Jr told 3,233 USC graduates that halting nuclear testing would aid communism and harm world peace. He warned Russia’s peace talk hides a drive for world domination and noted the Soviet military buildup exceeds most rivals in scale.

Los Angeles INS Herbert Hoover, Jr Hoover University of Southern California United States Russia Free World U.S

National publisher seeks manuscripts for publication

One of the nation’s largest book publishers invites submissions of fiction and non fiction. Special attention to new writers. Manuscripts ready for publication encouraged. Free booklet NP-89 available. Address Vantage at 120 W. 31st St New York.

New York Vantage! Ress W. 31St St

Scientists to Discuss Life on Mars in Flagstaff Meeting

In Flagstaff Arizona a three day gathering of astronomers biologists and space experts will debate life on Mars at Arizona State College and Lowell Observatory. The symposium features seven papers including studies on equipment for space travel balloon capabilities and the recent dust storm that obscured the planet.

Flagstaff Ariz INS Mars Earth International Mars Committee Astronomical Society of the Pacific Arizona State College Lowell Observatory Earl C. Slipher Hubertus Strughold Department of Space Machines Randolph Air Force Base Tex Strughold David G. Simon Holloman Air Force Base N.M Slipher

Tow resigns as assistant director at Iowa Legislative Research Bureau

Des Moines reports John W. Tow resigned from his post as assistant director of the Iowa Legislative Research Bureau with an announcement made on Saturday.

Des Moines John W. Tow Iowa Legislative Research Bureau

Chief of Demos Defines Modern Republicanism

Democratic National Chairman Paul M. Butler said a supporter of Eisenhower era politics talks like FDR but votes like Hoover. He mocked Mundt and Bridges as flexible Republicans and urged South Dakota voters to elect McGovern again in 1958 to ensure representation of all people. Butler criticized Meade Alcorn and the idea that anything Republican is good simply because it is Republican.

Sioux Falls S.D Paul M. Butler Eisenhower F.D.R Herbert Hoover Washington Butler Styles Bridges R-N.h Senator Mundt Rs.d Taft Meade Alcorn

Damages Awarded to Girl in Mountain View Crash

In a landmark verdict, San Francisco Superior Court awarded Patricia Britt of Bakersfield 347000 dollars for injuries from a November 3, 1955 collision in Mountain View. Fresno truck driver Byron Evans and his employer California Motor Transport were found liable.

San Francisco Patricia Britt Bakersfield Twain Michelsen Fresno Byron Evans California Motor Transport Mountain View Calif

U S Backs Day For Re election To His U N Post

United States quietly leads behind the scenes for the re election of Dag Hammarskjold as U N secretary general. He seeks a second five year term with broad backing from major powers, while U S Britain France China and the Soviet Union shape support and opposition.

U.S Day U.N. Post United Nations N. Y INS United States Dag Hammarskjold U. N Hammaskjold U. S Henry Cabot Lodge General Assembly Permanent Security Council Britain France China Soviet Union Russia Hammarskjold Kremlin Trygvie Lie Hungary Egypt

Dystrophy Fund Rally Opens Iowa Leg of National Drive

Cedar Rapids hosts the start of Iowa’s leg of the National Muscular Dystrophy Association fund-raising rally at Hawkeye Downs. About 50 cars from sports car clubs across the state compete to earn trophies while supporting the national drive with a $2 entry fee per participant.

Cedar Rapids National Iowa Hawkeye Downs Backbone State Park Strawberry Point Sports Car Club

East West Deadlock Faces HamMarskjold Secre tary General Choice

The stalled talks between East and West over a new secretary general risk a deadlock unless a candidate other than Hammarskjold is agreed upon. The article notes tensions and the possible need for compromise to avoid prolonged delay.

Hammarskjold

Burglars Break Into Shultz Surplus Three Times

In San Diego burglars broke into the rear wall of Jack Shultz’s surplus store on three occasions over several weeks. Frustrated by repairs, Shultz hung a sign over the jagged opening reading Main Entrance.

San Diego Jack Shultz Shultz

Delay in Trial of Nickerson Asked

Attorneys for Col. John Nickerson asked for a delay of his trial on charges of violating security information. They say the army has not provided highly classified material needed for defense and that even if received now it would be too late to study. They request a reasonable delay after the requested documents are furnished.

Knoxville, Tenn INS Army John Nickerson Ray Jenkins Defense Staff Jenkins

Boy's Dog Nips Omaha Policeman During Chat

Omaha report says a policeman touched a youngster’s arm and was bitten in the leg by the boy’s dog. The incident occurred as the officer spoke with the boy, the dog reacting swiftly and causing an injury.

Omaha Carl Vaccaro

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