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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1955

Page

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Hunt Staged In Italy for Bandit Gang Hunt

International police admitted Tuesday they are pursuing four men and a woman in a $305,000 New York bank robbery. Suspects identified as John O’Connell, Daniel MacGuire, John di Tacco, Peter Kidam, and Jeannette Forest, believed traveling somewhere in Europe after entering Italy June 16.

Rome INS New York Giuseppe Dosi Interpol International Police Organization Europe The Journal- American John Timothy O’connell Daniel William MacGuire John Michael di Tacco Peter Jerome Kidam Manchester England Jeanette Forest Montreal Woodside N. Y Chase Manhattan Bank Naples Italy North Africa

Watch for Three Gif Is Fruitless

HONG KONG UP A U S consulate official Tuesday maintained for the third straight day a fruitless vigil at the Chinese Communist border for three former American soldiers who apparently had their fill of communism and wanted to go home. Although Peiping had given no indication when or where the three would emerge from China, S M Bache head of the consular section again visited the border to check on arrivals aboard the train from Canton usual exit route from Red China. The men were not aboard and Bache returned to Hong Kong.

Hong Kong

Building Estimate For 1955 Boosted

Washington reports a surge in the construction boom with the commerce and labor departments boosting the 1955 total to 41.8 billion dollars. The estimate shows records across private homes schools churches stores offices professional buildings utilities service stations and roads, 11 percent above last year.

Washington Commerce and Labor Departments

Reserve Plan Stay Rebuffs Head of Unit

House Armed Services Committee rebuked its chairman Vinson by a 16-14 vote to send a watered down version of Eisenhower's compulsory military reserve plan to a subcommittee for five days of study. The panel rejected immediate approval, citing insufficient time to review Vinson's Monday proposal and noting he acted without subcommittee consent.

Washington House Armed Services Committee Eisenhower Vinson D-Ga Brooks D-La Subcommittee House Rep Powell D-N.y

Stevens Said To Have Quit As Secretary Of The Army

The Evening Star reported Robert T. Stevens has resigned as secretary of the army effective July 31. Quoted Pentagon sources say Stevens, a McCarthy era figure, is leaving the government for personal reasons and a successor is being chosen before any public announcement.

Washington The Evening Star Robert T. Stevens Army Pentagon Stevens Sen. McCarthy the Star

Summer Arrives as Cedar Rapids Feels Heat Wave

Cedar Rapids and wider Iowa endure a sweltering start to summer with highs near 95 in Sioux City and 92 in Cedar Rapids. Forecasters expect a brief cooldown tonight but heat to rebound to the 90s by Wednesday, with minimal rain and days shortening after 10 32 p m Tuesday.

Cedar Rapids

Boost for Government Travel Approved in House Vote

The House passed a bill 320 to 41 to raise federal worker travel allowances from $9 to $13 a day, with up to $25 in special cases, calling the move a relief from out-of-pocket costs though critics warn of inviting pricey hotel stays. The boost, from the House Government Operations Committee, is projected to cost under $30 million annually and would shift meal and lodging expenses away from travelers.

Washington ULP House Hoffman R-Mich Senate Rep Mason R-I Detroit House Government Operations Committee

Oilman McCarthy Eyes Bolivia Venture Buyback Hopeful

Houston AP reports oilman Glenn McCarthy, after losing most of two fortunes, expects a third to pay off. He cites Bolivian explorations with a New York and Denver syndicate investing 4 160 000 dollars. He states two years of production could equal his U S gains. He currently owns only several Oklahoma wells.

Houston Glenn McCarthy States Oklahoma New York Denver

Eisenhower and Molotov chat at San Francisco reception

President Eisenhower and Foreign Minister Molotov shook hands and spoke briefly at a Monday reception for foreign ministers and UN delegates in San Francisco. It marked their second meeting since the Kremlin encounter in 1945. Reporters were barred. Hagerty provided a palatable account of an orderly, alphabetically seated gathering.

San Francisco Eisenhower Molotov U.N Kremlin White House Hagerty Mr. Eisenhower

Ex Station Man Wins Damages From Oil Firms In Seattle

A federal jury awarded former service station operator George F. Moore $240,000 in damages against seven major oil companies including Standard Oil of California Tidewater Associated Union General Petroleum Richfield Texaco and Shell. Moore had claimed in 1952 they conspired to stop selling him gasoline due to his low prices. The suit sought $275,000 under anti trust law treble damages. The defendants denied any illegal agreement. An appeal is planned.

Seattle George F. Moore Moore Standard Oil of California Tidewater Associated Union General Petroleum Richfield Texaco Shell

Segregation Foe Loses His Pulpit

Jackson Mississippi minister Roy C. Delameotte says his opposition to church support for racial segregation cost him his pulpit. He says conference members informed officials that the congregation would not pay him or attend his sermons.

Jackson, Miss Mississippi Methodist Conference Roy C. Delameotte

Plane Downed by Jackrabbit in North Dakota Dusting

GRAND FORKS N D AP farmer Leo Mondry was flying a crop dusting run about three feet above ground when a jackrabbit sprang up and struck the plane. He landed the craft with a damaged propeller and spraying mechanism.

Grand Forks, N. D Leo Mondry Mondry

Ike Signs Tariff Cut Bill Amid Push for Higher Levels

President Eisenhower signed a bill renewing the reciprocal trade program through June 30, 1958, allowing 5 percent annual tariff cuts for three years to boost world trade. The measure also expands industry ability to press for higher tariffs and permits quotas if defense-related imports threaten national security.

Washington Eisenhower House Sienve Pamnearete Tariff Commission Office of Defense Mobilization

Red Korean Pair Defect to Allied Side in Seoul Flight

Two North Korean air force officers Defect to South Korea landing at Seoul airport in a Russian light plane seeking asylum with UN command. Capt. Lee Oon Lyong and Lt. Lee Eun Seung, both 24, flew from Munsu airfield near Pyongyang. They were questioned by US intelligence and welcomed by South Korean airmen.

Seoul INS U.N. Command Republic of Korea Air Force Lee Oon Lyong Lee Eun Seung ROK Munsu Japan Ramey

Bulganin Accepts Nehru Invitation to Visit India

In Moscow Prime Minister Nehru said he invited Soviet Premier Bulganin to India and Bulganin accepted the invitation. The two leaders plan discussions on strengthening ties and regional issues during the visit.

Moscow Nehru Bulganin India

Nehru Predicts Red China Entry to U.N. at Moscow Rally

Indian Prime Minister Nehru spoke to about 100000 supporters in Moscow on Tuesday at a friendship rally declaring that Red China would soon join the United Nations.

Moscow Nehru China U. N

Nehru says no date set for visit to India in winter

At a Kremlin news conference after talks with Bulganin Nehru announced no date for an Indian winter visit and noted it is usual for foreigners to come to India in winter. He spoke at a Dynamo stadium rally as the first non Communist statesman to address Muscovites since 1917. He declined to reveal specific topics of talks with Bulganin and Molotov while stressing shared interests in peace disarmament and Indo China. Russia and Britain co chair the Indochina armistice commission.

India Nehru Bulganin Kremlin Dynamo Stadium Moscow Molotov Soviet Union Russia Britain

Warrens Begin Tour of Europe

Chief Justice Warren and his wife departed New York for a seven week European tour starting in Stockholm. Warren called the trip their first real vacation since he entered politics 30 years ago.

New York Warren Stockholm Europe

Cedar Rapids Jaycees Win Four National Awards

Special to The Gazette Cedar Rapids Junior Chamber of Commerce won second place in sports membership and personnel and leadership training, plus a third in civic improvements at the U S Junior Chamber annual convention. The group’s sports activities sponsor the Golden Gloves boxing tournament and organize golf and tennis events.

Gazette Atlanta Cedar ‘Rapids Cedar Rapids Cedar Rapids Jaycees Jaycee Civic Improvements Committee

Pie in the Face at West Peachtree Street

Missouri Jaycees mocked Iowa Junior Chamber of Commerce with a bet. John F Renick tossed the pie, Bob Jones of Cedar Rapids endured the hit on West Peachtree Street. The stunt capped a wager from the Missouri convention on Starting America’s Leaders.

Atlanta West Peachtree Street Bob Jones Cedar Rapids Iowa Junior Chamber of Commerce Missouri Jaycees John F. Renick Kansas City Excelsior Springs America Iowa Bob Jehring Muscatine Excelsior City Jehring Jones

Lions Club Sends Cub to Churchill Palace Gift for Churchill

In Chicago a 2% month-old lion cub is flown to London to be given to former Prime Minister Churchill. The cub, donated by the Park Forest Lions Club, will replace Churchill's late pet lion Rota destroyed Saturday from old age.

Chicago London Churchill Suburban Park Forest

Molotov and Brown Discuss California Law System

In San Francisco Molotov met California Attorney General Edmund Brown at a reception and quizzed him about party politics and law enforcement. Brown, known as Pat, defended California's civil and criminal enforcement while noting Democratic leadership and differences with the Soviet system.

San Francisco INS Molotov California Edmund G. Brown Brown Pat

Barkley Eyes Russia Visit Amid Helsinki Trip Talk

Senator Barkley of Kentucky said he may join a congressional delegation to the Interparliamentary Union sessions in Helsinki this fall and his wife could accompany. He added a possible visit to Russia if they attend, recalling his 1930 trip and noting it is still uncertain.

Washington Barkley D-Ky Russia Helsinki Finland

Ceylonese Felled By Eclipse Drug Threatens Health

In Colombo and across Ceylon more than 6,000 people were hospitalized after drinking a so called eclipse remedy hoping for beauty and vitality. The potion mixed vada kaha sedative ghee butter and coconut water, urged by a Hindu physician follower. Over 1,000 were treated at Colombo General Hospital and around 50 suffered minor eye burns from viewing the eclipse.

Colombo Ceylon Colombo General Hospital

Five Youth Die After Night Collision Near Somerville

Five youths and a girl were killed in a head on collision when a car crossed the center line returning from a church league softball game. A sixth youth was critically injured. The car crossed to pass another vehicle and struck a trailer truck loaded with concrete sewer pipe. the truck driver was only slightly hurt.

Somerville N. J Vicims Iver

Molotov Interview to Air Across CBS TV and Radio

New York Soviet foreign minister Molotov will give an interview broadcast on CBS television Sunday and simulcast on CBS radio. The program, previously set for 2 30 pm CST on Face The Nation, will be rebroadcast at 8 05 pm.

New York Molotov CBS Television CBS Radio CST Gma

Allies Back Molotov on Peace Call

Russia tentatively accepted Western Big Three peace talk proposals for Geneva summit. Molotov supported a U.N. peace declaration stripped of propaganda and presented by Assembly President van Kleffens. The ministers toasted hopes to end the Cold War as Hammarskjold prepares to organize the talks.

Molotov San Francisco Ins Russia Geneva U.N Assembly Eelco N. van Kleffens Netherlands Romulo Big Four Hammarskjold Hammarskijold

Churchill Cautions on Big Four Talks and Peace

London AP reports Sir Winston Churchill, speaking at the Guildhall, warns against expecting complete immediate success from the Big Four conferences. He hopes for a ten sion relaxation period that could allow science to reveal benefits over dangers, stressing perseverance for peace through strength.

London Winston Churchill Winston Churchill Stength

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