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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1957

Page

4

Eisenhower Faces Budget Cuts With Optimistic Tone

President Eisenhower, after breakfasts with 30 Republican House members, showed a calm attitude toward current budget reductions. Rep Jensen of Iowa described him as a “great guy” who listens to colleagues, while no business discusses occurred during the dining room sessions. Hagerty noted the meals are paid personally by the President.

Washington Eisenhower Congress Jensen House White House Senate Appropriation Committee Newsmen Mr. Eisenhower Eyero Marfin Mass

Stormy Summer Debut Hits Iowa With Tornado Threats

Stormy weather moved into Iowa with threats of tornadoes and heavy rains. Forecasters warned of severe thunderstorms across southwest and central Iowa through Friday evening, with continued showers over the weekend and potential flooding near the Sioux River bridge in Riverdale due to debris piles.

Towa Iowa Riverdale Sioux Tig Sioux River

Oriental Flu Outbreak Hits Newport Naval Base

The Navy reports a mild Oriental influenza outbreak at Newport Base Rhode Island affecting about 2 percent of sailors on 110 ships since June 3. Some 500 sailors are believed ill, with the illness described as mild by officials.

Newport BR. I Navy Newport Naval Base

Sherwood Family Sues Over Death Linked to Subpoena

The Sherwood family sues the House Committee on un American activities for 500000 alleging conspiracy to cause wrongful death. William K. Sherwood, a Stanford research scientist, killed himself a few days before testifying in San Francisco hearings. The suit names committee members and staff and accuses delaying tactics and political harassment.

San Francisco INS William K. Sherwood Stanford Sherwood Stanford University Hopkins Marine Station Public Grove Barbara Fratnces Peter William Morris Gordon H. Scherer Rohio Francis E. Walter D-Pa Walter Scherer Robert J. McIntosh Frank Tavenner William A. Shecier Herbert Norman Harry Dexter White John Garfield Canada Lee Ani

McGregor Boy Dies From Burns Suffered Playing With Lighter

David Lange 11 died from clothing flames after igniting a cigarette lighter while playing. Services set for Sunday at 2 pm in McGregor Methodist Church. Survived by parents Charles and Mary Lange two brothers Charles and Tennis a sister Mrs Frank Davies grandmother Olive Lange and grandfather Harry Metager both of Cedar Rapids. Body at Pilkington Funeral Home in McGregor.

McGregor David Lange Charles B. Lange Cedar Rapids David Charles Tennis Frank Davies Olive Lange Harry Metager Sedor Rapids Pilkington Funeral Home

Ike Says U.S. Breaks Armistice and Court Spat Rages

President Eisenhower told friends at a White House dinner he is furious over the Supreme Court ruling opening secret FBI files to subversives. He questioned Warren’s liberalism and described the decision as a major blow to law enforcement. Moscow reacts with warning. U.S. moves on arms to Korea draw criticism.

Ruth Moontzemery Wasitngton INS Eisenhower White House Supreme Court FBI Ike Warren Ondl Justice Department Sand Department Thean Moscow G.O.P Earl

AMA Attacks 1500 Dollar Benny Hooper Bill Fees

The American Medical Association condemned a 1500 to 1800 dollar charge for Benny Hooper's rescue care. Dr. Edwin Hamilton and Dr. Elmer Hess criticized the fee as excessive while noting the life saving effort. Mediation talks aim to promptly settle the dispute between Benny’s parents and Dr. Kris.

Chicago INS American Medical Association Benny Hooper Edwin Hamilton Kankakee AMA Board of Trustees Hooper Erik, Pa Elmer Hess Benny Looper Hess Manonville N.Y Iman Joseph Kris Suffolk County Medical Society Philip Ralle Imedical Society Ratle Pr. Kris Dr.Kris

Mountaineer Returns Home With Slickpin and Large Stone

A mountaineer arrives wearing a slickpin with a stone the size of a quarter. Family questions its authenticity as he quips that it may not be real but boasts it is fake. The tale reflects local humor and curiosity about a curious find.

Chuckte Mountaineer

To Bid or Not To Bid On City Parking Lot Surfacing

City officials weigh whether surfacing work for the A avenue and Third street NE parking lot must be opened to bids. Safety Commissioner Prochaska notes piecemeal phases with costs under 5000 per portion, while Mayor Meaghan cites Town law requiring bids for 5000 or more.

Art Weusinkveld Third Street F E. A. Prochaska Roush Limbick E¢Itr Jim Meaghan Prochaska Howell Construction Company Prochiska Howell Bun Howell Priday Mowell Menaghin Trachaska S. G. Vededer

Hells Canyon Tax Benefits Are Rejected in Senate Clash

Washington AP report details Idaho Power Co rejecting fast tax write-off certificates for Osbow and Brownlee dams to block federal Hells Canyon Dam. Senators condemn move as endangering defense-era tax policy. debate centers on private versus federal hydro projects on the Snake River near Idaho Oregon border. A governor and industry figures weigh the potential loss of power gains and the cost of the federal plan amid congressional opposition.

Washington Hells Canyon Senate Idaho Power Co Brownlee Snake River Idaho-Oregon Eisenhower Wayne Marse D-Ore Richard Neuberger D- Ore Columbian River Idaho Power Federal Power Commission Defense Mobilization T. BE Roach OMM Noah Lyndon 8. Johnson Texas Tornada Athol, S.D Landy Athol Hells Canmson Ashton Harold Wilson Wilson Kenneth

Ten Die As Tornado Rips Fargo City

A massive tornado struck Fargo North Dakota Thursday night killing ten people including six children in one family and injuring at least 85. Mayor Lashkowitz estimated 500 homes four churches and a high school destroyed with 2,000 homeless sought housing aid from federal authorities. National guard troops were dispatched as warnings had gone out and residents fled the storm.

Fargo N.D Danige East Tony Ilersche Lashkowitz Ooraine John B Davis National Guard Lashkowitz Devils Lake Richard Rasmussen Rasemussen Rasmussen Olson

Truman Turns Over Gifts to Government

Washington reports Former President Truman says he will hand over gifts valued between 50 000 and 100 000 received during his White House years. He has already begun turning over presidential papers and favors a voluntary approach to preserving papers for a Truman Memorial Library in Independence.

Washington Frith White’ S House Tie Truman Memorial Lo Independence Ata Truman

Father Learns of Children Deaths in Reading Paper

Gerald Alanson father of six killed in the Fargo tornado learned of the tragedy while reading a Fargo newspaper in a Reading hotel Friday morning. Clerks noted his reaction and hotel staff arranged his flight to Fargo. Maunsen, a carpenter and truck driver, drove a truck from Fargo Thursday.

Bismarck Gerrald Alanson

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