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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1956

Page

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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.

Cedar Rapids Earth Mr. Mekota Mekota Kingston Stadium Don Gardner

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.

Cedar Rapids Kingston Stadium Midwest U.S Roman Hruska Nebraska B. B. Hickenlooper Iowa St. Wenceslaus Church Czech National St. John’s Memorial Stadium

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.

Z. F. Pauk Msgr W. H. Schulte George Novak Lyra Singing Society of Chicago

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.

Washington U. S. Chamber of Commerce Emerson P. Schmidt Eisenhower Schmidt Chamber National Automobile Dealers Association Bowersock Federal Reserve Board Secretary of Commerce Weeks

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.

New York Transit Authority Theodore Loss Motormen’s Benevolent Association MBA Subway Motormen Transport Workers Union

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.

Lima Peru INS Fernando Belaunde Terry Manuel Prado Hernando de Lavalle Manuel Odria

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.

Davenport Bertha Eleanor Sachleben Donahue Long Grove Clyde Moore Ross Farber DeWitt Miss Sachleben Rosemary Sachleben Moore

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.

Washington Ins Eisenhower Soviet Russia Walter Reed Army Hospital Europe

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.

Webb Roosevelt Hotel Cedar Rapids Cedar Hills Jerry Moses del Webb Construction Company Cedar Hills Development Company Jim Meaghan del Webb L. C. Jacobson Phoenix Webb Company J. R. Ashton A. L. Smulekoff O. L. Becker H.M. Becker John F. Miller Ralph L. Reeves Jack W. Ford Tom Gilbreath

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.

van Nuys Calif Liberace Rudolph L San Fernando Valley Granada Hills Young Liberace Lee Liberace United Press

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.

Nial Gareth Oledo Montour Denver Colo Here Marshalltown John Francis McNary Cedar Rapids McNary Chicago Delmore Schinkel Delbert Yooden Chelsea

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.

Psigourney Maggie Taylor Delta Highway 92 Sigourney Taylor Dale Donna Coppola Des Moines Delta Automobile Taylors

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.

Nicosia INS U.S State Department Washington William Bottler Washington, D. C Bottler Ankara Turkey Marine Corps Cyprus Britain

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.

Washington Eisenhower Walter Reed Army Hospital

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