Centennial Plaque Is Dedicated In Cedar Rapids
The Cedar Rapids Centennial plaque dedication at River Side park featured Pat McPartland and attorney Joe Mekota who praised the city as a melting pot. A 30 unit parade paused for a 1:30 p.m. program in Kingston stadium ending the Centennial observance. The plaque, set in a stone placed June 14 1906, honors Czech heritage and Cedar Rapids centennial.
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Cedar Rapids Centennial Observance Ends With Program
The Cedar Rapids centennial events conclude today with a 1 30 p m program at Kingston stadium featuring the Municipal band concert and Czech group demonstrations from the Midwest. Senators Hruska and Hickenlooper will speak, a centennial mass occurs at St Wenceslaus, and memorial observances take place at Czech National and St John's cemeteries, followed by a Centennial night baseball game at Memorial stadium at 8 p m.
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City Ceremony Honors Builders with Flag, Plaque, and Parade
A city ceremony honored builders with a flag raising and a commemorative plaque. The Rev Z F Pauk delivered the invocation and Rt Rev Msgr W H Schulte gave the benediction. George Novak led ceremonies as master of.
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1957 Prosperity Seen If 1956 Proves Largest Year
After reviewing reports from 15 industry sources, Dr. Emerson P. Schmidt of the U S Chamber of Commerce predicted 1956 would be the biggest year and prosperity would carry into 1957. He said even if Eisenhower withdraws from the race, the economy would remain strong though there could be an initial confidence shock. Executives from 14 trade associations and a banker voiced mixed views at the midyear symposium.
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Hope for New York Subway Strike Eases After Court Order
City union leader vows to obey court rulings as Transit Authority seeks injunction to prevent a second citywide subway tie up. MBA tensions persist with talks of further actions and possible suspensions of motormen as the legal process unfolds.
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Peru to Elect President as Women Vote for First Time
Lima reports 1.5 million Peruvians expected to vote Sunday in nationwide elections for president two vice presidents 53 senators and 82 deputies. Prime contenders include Fernando Belaunde Terry 43 the dark horse and ex President Manuel Prado 67 with Hernando de Lavalle 58 allied to Odria. Belaunde draws large crowds as campaigning ends.
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Donahue Girl Killed in Crash
Bertha Eleanor Sachleben 18 of near Donahue died in a head on collision on a country road three miles west of Long Grove. Mrs Clyde Moore of Long Grove and passenger Mrs Ross Farber of Long Grove were listed in fair condition at a DeWitt hospital. Mrs Rosemary Sachleben and Moore's 12 year old daughter were uninjured.
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Eisenhower Seeks German Unity Hope From Germany
President Eisenhower, speaking from Walter Reed Hospital, voiced conviction that Soviet Russia will eventually join the West to solve the German unification issue. He warned that permanent European security requires freedom for Germans and unity through democracy.
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Webb Hopes Project To Be Good One
Webb Del Webb chairman of a nationwide construction company and part owner of the New York Yankees, visited Cedar Rapids and spoke with about 50 civic leaders at the Roosevelt hotel luncheon. He described his path from carpenter at age 10 to baseball contract at 17 and his belief Cedar Rapids will support a profitable yet meaningful development.
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Rudolph Liberace Arrested after Predawn Troubles
Rudolph Liberace, 24, brother of pianist Liberace, was arrested in Granada Hills as a burglary suspect after predawn disturbance calls. He reportedly searched for his wife, banged on a door with a rubber hose, and parked his car oddly. He was later released on a writ of habeas corpus after questioning.
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Montour Man Hurt Critically in Truck Collision
A Montour man, John Francis McNary 45, was critically injured when a panel truck and a semi collided at a highway intersection five miles east of Montour. The Denver drivers Delmore Schinkel 30 and Delbertooden 35 were uninjured after ejecting from the semi’s cab. fire destroyed the tractor though the meat cargo was salvageable.
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Delta Woman Hurt Critically in Crash
Mrs Maggie Taylor of Delta was critically injured in a two car crash at the Delta junction on highway 92 five miles west of Sigourney. The left turn from westbound traffic led to a collision with Donna Coppola of Des Moines who suffered fractured ribs and various injuries. Dale Taylor, 43, was treated for fractured ribs and released. A third car sustained minor damage. its driver was uninjured. John Datewood, Delta dealer, witnessed the crash.
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American consular official killed in Nicosia restaurant bombing
Five other Americans were wounded in the blast at a downtown Nicosia restaurant where U S consular Vice-consul William Bottler was killed. Five Marines also injured as British-backed guards searched for assailants amid rising fears.
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President Enjoys Another Good Day
President Eisenhower continued to improve after emergency surgery. The 5:30 p.m. bulletin from Walter Reed Army Hospital said he had another good day, took a nap, and ate soft foods including a soft boiled egg and toast while remaining in excellent spirits.
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