McCarthy Sets Early TV Radio Reply To Stevenson
Senator McCarthy moves first with a partial TV and radio reply two days before Nixon’s official GOP response. He will appear on Mutual at 6 PM in a question and answer format touching on Stevenson and Senator Flanders. NBC and CBS provided free air time to the Republican committee for the reply.
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McCarthy appearance and free time grudge dominate news
Senator McCarthy plans a Milwaukee March 19 speech to Young Republican clubs while pressing a fight for free network time on NBC and CBS. Fulton Lewis on KCRI reports McCarthy’s strategy amid Eisenhower’s caution about overemphasizing procedure and Knowland and Ferguson warn of impacts on policy.
Cedar Rapids sewer bids exceed estimate by six percent
Cedar Rapids bids for a three mile two section sanitary sewer project came in six percent above the $406 000 advance estimate with only Gjellefald Associates Forest City and Quad City Construction Rock Island submitting offers. Engineers cited higher water table from recent soil borings as contributing to the rise. City Council referred the bids to the City Engineer for study ahead of Monday’s regular meeting.
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House Votes For Excise Cuts 411 to 3
The House approved broad excise tax reductions affecting jewelry cosmetics furs admission tickets and more by a 411 to 3 vote. The bill cuts the federal sales tax to 10 percent on many items while preserving alcohol and auto taxes. President Eisenhower backs a tax talk next week as Senate consideration proceeds.
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White House
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Democrats anticipate tax exemption vote clash next week
House Democratic Leader Rayburn of Texas predicted during a caucus that Democrats will win a showdown next week to raise individual income tax exemptions by one hundred dollars.
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Weible Won’t Run For U S Senate
Iowa news notes Dudley Weible Forest City attorney and ex Legion commander will not pursue the Republican U S Senate nomination in the June primary citing law practice family duties and to preserve party strength. Former Gov Robert A Blue weighs entry and must file by March 19 if he runs. Rep Thomas E Martin Iowa City remains the lone GOP candidate and Senator Guy M Gillette Cherokee leads the Democratic side.
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Des Moines
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Iowa City
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Cherokee
Fairfax Township Tops Linn County Red Cross Appeal
Fairfax Township led Linn county in the Red Cross fund drive with Mrs. Helen Sedlacek as chair. By Thursday noon the campaign totaled 17 503, with audits and faster reports expected and two new 100 percent groups added the state employees group under Sgt James E Clapp and TerryDurin firm employees. Dr Marvin D Marr urged universal joining to reach a county goal of 25 000 members.
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Fairfax Township
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Linn County Red Cross Fund
Highway Patrol
James E. Clapp
Terry Durin
Red Cross
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Linn County
More Rain Snow Expected Tonight Across Iowa
Rain or snow is forecast for Iowa tonight and Friday as a Wyoming storm center moves in. Beneficial snow measured up to an inch in northeast Iowa, while other areas saw five inches near Pocahontas and half an inch in Cedar Rapids. Temperatures rose above freezing late Thursday, with fog fading and Cedar Rapids at 40 after a 32 overnight low.
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Spring Breaks Through Across Western Europe
Spring arrives early in much of Western Europe drawing crowds to sidewalk cafes and easing memories of a harsh winter freeze.
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Schwable Describes Solitary Confinement Warping Judgment
Marine Col. Frank H. Schwable testified in a court of inquiry that months of solitary confinement warped his judgment during the Korea era confession. He cited peacetime directives and isolation from peers as factors shaping his false germ warfare admission.
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Thomas Named Navy Secretary Nominee by Eisenhower
President Eisenhower nominated Charles S. Thomas to be secretary of the navy to replace Robert B. Anderson. Thomas, 56, has served as undersecretary and assistant defense secretary for supply and logistics and was connected to the Navy during World War I. He was born in Independence, Missouri, in 1897 and now resides in Los Angeles.
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Harvard Man Smuggled Daughters From East Berlin
Peter Grimes of Belmont Massachusetts disclosed he smuggled his German wife Irmgard’s two daughters Monica fourteen and Evelyn eleven from East Germany to West Berlin aided by a ten day visa. He risked arrest and lengthy prison terms, entering East Germany four months illegally before guiding the girls to safety in the West. US officials confirmed the rescue ending a three year effort.
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Stolen Plane found in Kansas linked to Waterloo holdups
A light plane disappeared from Des Moines and was later found at Olathe Kansas airport. Authorities tie the theft to James Byrnes, 25, linked to Waterloo and New Hampton robberies. FBI and local police pursue the suspect while the plane’s arrival fuels an escape plan narrative.
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Cedar Rapids
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Vote Fraud Charged by Republicans
A three member Republican led Senate subcommittee urged declaring the 1952 New Mexico senatorial election void and unseating Sen Chavez. They alleged 55 000 citizens were denied secret ballots and cited ballot secrecy violations fraudulently altered ballots and illegal burning of ballots with 13 000 affected votes.
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Albuquerque
Jim Smith Seeks Re election as Linn County Sheriff
James H. Smith 57, Linn county sheriff since 1935, announced candidacy for Republican nomination in the June 7 primary and for reelection in the November general election. A World War I navy veteran and former Iowa Sheriffs Association president, he is active in the American Legion and Masonry.
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Toledo Man Sentenced for Jail Break and Theft
Donald Custer, 36, broke into Sylvania village jail and stole a shirt an electric razor and a cigar lighter. He was sentenced Thursday to 20 days in Lucas County Jail.
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Elizabeth Finds A Warm Admirer
At the Brisbane exhibition ground Queen Elizabeth II briefly engaged with a daring four year old, Narelle Dick, who slipped from her mother’s side to hug the Queen on the dais. The Queen calmly held the child for a moment before officials intervened and the girl was carried back to her mother.
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