Courthouse Fire Hazard Found in Linn County Building
Engineers warn of a potential dust explosion due to a faulty ventilating and heating system in the Linn County Courthouse built in 1925. A sealed roof vent and closed ducts caused hot dust laden air to collect, prompting a renovation plan by Howard R. Green Company at an estimated 417000.
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Pat McPartland
Linn County
Board of Supervisors
Howard R. Green Company
Green Company
A. Weber
The
County Social Welfare Office
Life of Colombian farm people in highlands described
Editor Rex Conn tours Boyaca Colombia detailing life in cool highland towns. He notes seasonless climate, outdoor living, one room adobe homes, cooking outside, scarce water, and livestock kept indoors at night due to theft.
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Rex Conn
The
Gazette
Colombia
South America
Motorcycle Rider And Pedestrian Hurt in Accident Cedar Rapids
A motorcycle rider Alvy Wolfe 28 of route 2 and a pedestrian George Roman 16 of 1512 Seventeenth avenue SE were injured Tuesday night on Otis road SE near Seventeenth avenue. Wolfe suffered internal injuries and was taken to University hospitals Iowa City. Roman had head and body lacerations and was taken to Mercy hospital. Police say Wolfe struck Roman while he rode around a curve. the impact threw Wolfe, with others in the group unharmed.
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Gazette
Carl Franks
Alvy Wolfe
Route 2
Wolfe
Otis Road SE
University Hospitals
Iowa City
Armand Fuller
Henry Overman
George Roman
Seventeenth Avenue SE
Mercy Hospital
Roman
Cedar Rapids
Seventeenth Avenue
Otis Road
Senate confirms Clinton H. Moyer for safety post
Des Moines Iowa senator approved Clinton H. Moyer 42 of Marion for a four year term as state commissioner of public safety starting July 1 at 6500 dollars annually. Charles R. Fischer of Onawa was confirmed for a four year term as state insurance commissioner at 7000 dollars per year. Governor Hoegh proposed raises to 9000 dollars for the safety post and similar boosts for other key posts, but the legislature has not acted yet.
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Des Moines
Iowa Senate
Clinton H. Moyer
Marion
Senate
Charles R. Fischer
Onawa
Hoegh
Matusow Sentenced to Three Years for Contempt in Plea
U S District Judge R E Thomason sentenced Harvey Matusow to three years in federal prison for criminal contempt of court. Bond for appeal was set at $10 000. The contempt stemmed from Matusow allegedly lying to gain a new trial for Clinton Jencks of the International Union of Mine Mill and Smelter Workers, convicted last year of a non Communist affidavit filing under Taft Hartley law.
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EL Paso
U. S
R. E. Thomason
Harvey Matusow
Matusow
Clinton Jencks
International Union of Mine, Mill and Smelter Workers
Chuckle of all sad words of tongue or pen
A rhythmic note mocks repeated refrain of a sponsor message. The brief piece plays on language and repetition, highlighting the habit of hearing a sponsor message in daily broadcasts.
Tax Cut Motion Moves to Senate House Conference
The House agreed to send the Senate passed tax bill to a conference committee to resolve disputes over an income tax cut. The Senate had defeated two pro proposals and the House rejected a $10 annual tax cut per taxpayer and dependent. Iowa senators Hickenlooper and Martin voted with the majority in all key votes.
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Eisenhower
Senate
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Byrd
Robertsson
Ellender
George
Holland
Fla
Sen. Langer
R-N.d
Rebellion by Crew Halts Fuel to Reds
A Finnish tanker Aruba carrying 13 000 tons of jet fuel to Communist China halted its voyage after a 42 member crew strike led by the chief petty officer and three mates. The crew cited Nationalist Chinese threats and a UN ban on strategic materials to the Reds, risking war actions as they refused to sail toward Singapore. Aruba’s owners consider diverting to non Communist ports or Indonesia for reloading.
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Aruba
China
Gunnar Damstroem
Indian Ocean
Finnish Seamen’s Union
U. N
Singapore
Re-Be Shipping Company
Indonesia
Constanza
Black Sea
Red China
U. S
Hong Kong
Hainan
South China
Eisenhower Opens Door to Atomic War Use
President Eisenhower said atomic weapons could be used in conflicts against military targets, backing Secretary Dulles on tactical atomic arms. He noted any future war could involve atomic elements and urged caution to avoid market damage while pursuing expanding economy and confidence. He expressed concern about farm and general price declines.
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Eisenhower
Dulles
U. S
Senate Banking Committee
Atomic Energy Committee
Bevan Expelled From Labour Party Over Disloyalty
British Labour MPs voted 141 to 112 to withdraw Bevan the Welsh former coal miner and noted critic of the U S from the Labor fold. Opinion split amid Attlee faction support and Bevan’s call for a British declaration against using the H bomb.
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London
Aneurin Bevan
House of Commons
Britain
U.S
Labor
Bevan
Attlee
Churchill
Hartley Shawcross
Parliamentary Labor Party
Labor Party
West Side Power Outage Blamed On Short Circuit
A transformer bank fault on 1411 Ninth Street SW caused a West Side outage for 12 minutes from 8:22 to 8:34. Iowa Electric Light and Power officials said a lightning arrester swung loose in Wednesday wind after being struck by lightning during last Monday’s thunder shower. Industrial plants and KCRG studios lost power briefly.
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Ninth Street
West Side
Iowa Electric Light and Power Company
KCRG
Soviet Union Apologizes for Embassy Break‑in Gunman
The Soviet government apologized Wednesday for a young Russian who forced entry into Britain's embassy Sunday night. The foreign ministry labeled the shooter as mentally ill and named him V. A. Matveyev.
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Moscow
V. A. Matveyev
Gazette Slogan Contest Entries Top 3500 Mark
The Gazette reports that its slogan contest has surpassed three thousand five hundred entries from readers across Iowa. Organizers note wide participation from individuals and local groups as submissions continue to arrive. The contest seeks a catchy line reflecting community spirit and regional pride.
Iowa license plate slogan contest ends with “Land of Plenty”
The Gazette reports 3500 ballots received for the best slogan contest with entries still arriving after a Tuesday midnight cutoff. A $100 savings bond will be awarded to the winner chosen by a panel including Governor Leo Hoegh, the state public safety commissioner, and an Iowa Development Commission representative. The final selection rests with the state legislature, not guaranteed to use the winning slogan.
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Gazette
Iowa
Land of Plenty
U.S
The
Leo Hoegh
State Commissioner of Public Safety
Iowa Development Commission
Blaze Destroys Farm Dwelling in Marengo
A six room frame house owned by Mr. and Mrs. Roy Alberts burned early. Firefighters arriving four miles west of Marengo found the building beyond saving. The Alberts escaped in night clothing and loss is partially covered by insurance. Cause was not determined.
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Marengo
Roy Alberts
Alberts
Here
President Receives Irish Shamrock Gift
President Eisenhower received St Patrick's day shamrocks from Ireland in a Waterford bowl. Joseph D Brennan of the Irish embassy presented the cut glass bowl and a sprig for the president to wear on his lapel. He said the flowers were flown from Waterford Island, home of Ambassador John J Hearne, and the president planned to keep the bowl on his desk.
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Eisenhower
Ireland
Joseph D. Brennan
Brennan
Waterford Island
John J. Hearne
St. Patrick’s Day
Bomber Crashes After Crew Parachutes Free
A six jet Stratobomber crashed in flames Tuesday night near North, South Carolina. Three crew members parachuted to safety, while others were reported lost. The United Press dispatch notes the dramatic midair disaster and ongoing rescue efforts.
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North, S. C
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