AEC Signs Contract Aimed At Atom Powered Locomotives
The Atomic Energy Commission and Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton Corp and Denver Rio Grande Western railroad sign a one year study to explore nuclear powered locomotive propulsion. The effort aims to weigh engineering and economic aspects and may open a large field for atomic power in rail transport. Presidents Wilson McCarthy of D R G and Ray McBrian outline the study and its potential.
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Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton Corp
Philadelphia
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McCarthy
Ray McBrian
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Television Listings for Cedar Rapids and Surrounding Areas
Station lineups for KCRG WMIT KWWL WHBF and others list daily fare from 6:00 p.m. through late evening including news weather sports specials and kids programs. Parks feature Eddie Fisher Perry Como Wild Bill Hickok Abbott Costello and Wild Bill Hickok among others with a broad mix of movies game shows and local public affairs.
Atomic powered ships and military propulsion push ahead
The report notes that reactors could lower transport costs with nuclear locomotives and peacetime propulsion. Bethlehem Steel studies an atomic power plant for commercial ships while the military advances include the submarine Nautilus, a nuclear aircraft carrier design, and six nuclear aircraft contracts.
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Military Establishment
Iowa Leads Nation In New Corporations Rise in 1955
Secretary of State Melvin D. Synhorst announced Iowa posted the highest percentage increase in new business incorporations for January and February 1955. Nationwide new charters rose 35 percent from a year earlier, while Iowa more than doubled from 74 to 145 for the two months.
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DES Moines
Melvin D. Synhorst
Iowa
Synhorst
Support Floor Set at 87 Percent for Corn Crop
The Agriculture Department announced the 1955 corn price support will be not less than 87 percent of parity under the flexible farm program, down from 90 percent under the old system. The commercial area rate averages at least $1.58 per bushel. outside area at least $1.19. The rate may rise if early season supply is smaller than forecast.
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Washington
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Midwest
Notice of Administrator with Will Annexed in Linn County Iowa
Notice records the appointment of Orlin Hann as Administrator with Will Annexed of the estate of Marshal Stickney in Linn County Iowa on March 24 1955 and calls for all debts owed to be paid and all claims to be filed duly authenticated. An ancillary executrix notice names Mazie Kabler and Patte cillary Executrix with attorney W Howard Smith.
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Distingurt
Mazie Kabler
W. Howard Smith
Davis Is Dead 24 Candidate For President
John W. Davis, 1924 Democratic presidential candidate and renowned attorney who argued more cases before the Supreme Court than any other, died in Charleston at 81 after a 13 day battle with pneumonia. He faced segregation debates on the court and represented major corporations including U.S. Steel and the International Harvester Company in a long career.
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Supreme Court
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New York
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James F. Byrnes
Mary Y Jones
Eugene V. Debs
West Virginia
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London
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Harry S. Truman
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House Passes Tax Loophole Plug
The bill repeals parts of the 1954 revenue act to stop deducting future expense reserves. Ways and Means Chair Jere Cooper warns the change could save billions in lost revenue while partisans trade sharp attacks on tax policy.
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INL
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Jere Cooper
D-Tenn
Oelwein Seeks New Dog Catcher Again
Oelwein resumes hunt for a permanent dog catcher after Earl Wolfe failed to report for duty. Mayor Regis Harrington said the city remains short of staff following a previous catcher quitting, saying he lacked the heart to kill dogs.
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Oelwein
Earl Wolfe
Evansdale
Regis Harrington
Executor Appointed for Cornelio Diaz Estate in Linn County Iowa
Notice records Edgar L. King named executor of Cornelio Diaz late Linn County Iowa estate. All creditors must present claims to the clerk of Linn County District Court for authentication and settlement. Indebted parties urged to pay promptly to the undersigned.
Executors Named in Iowa Estate Notice
EXECUTRICES NO 24099 Linn County Iowa notice states on March 24 1955 executrices of the estate of James Munden deceased have been appointed and qualified Those indebted to the estate must settle with the clerk of Linn County Iowa District Court Betty Wilshere and uth McCauley named executrices O Rieley O Rieley Attorneys
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Linn County
James Munden
Iowa
Uth McCauley
Betty Wilshere
O'Rieley
Gazette Vacation Mail Service Seeks Circulation Details
The Gazette offers a vacation mail option to pause delivery at your home and resume on return. Provide your vacation address and dates, then let Circulation Department handle the rest with a simple write or call.
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the Gazette
Plaintiffs Win $500 Verdict in Crash Case
Harold and Kenneth Aschenbrenner of Waterloo won a $500 damage verdict in Fayette county district court over a two car collision. Defendant was Robert Wagner of Charles City. Damages sought covered doctor bills and related expenses.
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West Union
Harold and
Kenneth Aschenbrenner
Waterloo
Fayette County
Robert Wagner
Charles City
Crash on Highway 3 Near Oelwein Spurs Medical Bills Here
A collision occurred April 11, 1954 on Highway 3 ten miles east of Oelwein leading to hospital bills and car repair fees. Authorities report no further injuries and the wreck involves local motorists.
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Oelwein
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