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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1958

Page

3

House Backs Eisenhower Jobless Aid Plan In Senate Handoff

A Republican Southern Democrat coalition passed the administration emergency jobless relief bill in the House with a 370 to 17 vote after rejecting a broader Democratic package. The plan would extend unemployment benefits to 39 weeks in states already paying 26 weeks, with costs fronted by the treasury and repaid by states. The proposal drew mixed votes across parties and regions amid debates over welfare policy.

Washington House Senate Treasury Herlong Flay

Erbe Urges Delay in Tax Prosecutions

Iowa General Norman Erbe urged county attorneys to pause at least 14 state income tax prosecutions until the Iowa Supreme Court resolves questions about the tax law. He wrote to officials in Cedar Rapids Des Moines Davenport Waterloo Newton and Council Bluffs citing Garland v. Iowa law challenges and jurisdiction issues. The letter notes cases in Des Moines Waterloo Davenport Cedar Rapids Council Bluffs Newton and Polk County with a May Supreme Court hearing set for Garland’s challenge.

DES Moines Cup Norman Erbe Iowa Iowa Supreme Court Erbe Cedar Rapids Council Bluffs Davenport Des Maings Newton Waterloo Tres Moines Boatblack Calvin Garland Garland Des Moines High Court May Northern Natural Gas Towa Iowa Power and Light Company Sioux City Mason City du Luque Nese Northern Federal Power Commission Iowa State Commerce Commission Inwa-Illinois Gas and Electric Company Lgelgs Fort Dodge

Tax case centers on Garland income and state powers

Cedar Rapids reports that Garland, indicted on two counts, argues the state can only prove net income, not gross income, in tax cases. Legal scholars say ruling could set precedent on prosecuting income tax evaders. Garland is free on $2,000 bond and faces civil sales tax assessments from the tax commission.

Erbe Supreme Court Garland The Tax Commission Black Key Key Club

Dulles Hints North Arctic Talks May Curb Flights

Secretary of State Dulles said the United States could curb nuclear bomber flights in the far North if the Soviet Union agrees to an Arctic inspection system. He noted quiet diplomatic moves and urged immediate talks to form a North Pole inspection area to ease fears on both sides. Poland and Czechoslovakia reportedly urged Russia to drop opposition to the U S plan.

Washington Dulles U. S Russia New York U.N. Security Council 2 North Pole Osou

Term Sought By Gov Williams Sixth Term Bid Lansing

Democratic Gov. G Mennen Williams announced his candidacy for an unprecedented sixth term as Michigan governor. In Memphis a motorist stopped by a patrolman offered a confident reply when asked to take a drunkometer test declaring I am a college graduate.

Gov. Williams Lansing Mich G. Mennen Williams Michigan Memphis

Tax Stamp Theft Case Revealed and Unions Wage Talks

Tax Stamp theft case disclosed by the Internal Revenue Service details mishandling of 48 to 60 million dollars in canceled federal tax stamps at the New York Stock Exchange. After a four year inquiry, the case moved to the justice department with no criminal prosecutions. stamps were misused by stock exchange workers and recovered by investigators.

Jocal No Sheet Metal Workers Local Electrical Workers Tale Painters Socal Asbestos Workers Local 41 Pfsterers Local 160 Washington Internal Revenue Service New York Justice Department AL Revenue Service Snd New York Stock Clearing Corporation Exchange Revenue Service Stock Exchange Baughman Secret Service

Mitchell urges tax cut decision within 60 days

Secretary of Labor Mitchell says the administration must decide within 30 to 60 days whether to back a tax cut. He notes the recession may be flattening but sees no clear improvement ahead and favors anti recession measures. He opposes legislating a four day work week and supports bargaining driven hours reduction if productive.

Washington Mitchell

Hoover accuses TV and films of glorifying crime

A P H Q chief J Edgar Hoover warned of a dangerous trend toward glorifying crime in television and movies. He cited juvenile violence linked to crime stories, praised some industry leaders for portraying criminals, and urged responsible production without naming programs or people.

Washington FHI J, Edgar Hoover Hoover Igo Oklayma Motion Picture Association of America National Association of Broadcasters Tinever Eric Johnston Motion Picture Association of Stamps FOL Bulletin America Cource Lallang Appiaug John Ehminger

Nixon Misses Argentine Swearing-In as Frondizi Is Sworn In

Arturo Frondizi was sworn in as president of Argentina. Vice president Nixon traveled from Washington for the ceremony but arrived late and could not take the oath as the hall filled and officials opened a passageway amid a thick crowd. The U S embassy aides noted he reached his seat with difficulty.

Buenos Aires Arturo Frondizi Argentina Nixon Washington U.S Congress

Byrd Reports March Federal Employment Rise

Sen. Byrd announces federal employment rose by 2 174 in March from February but remains 83 704 below the start of the fiscal year July 1. The March total stands at 2 323 947 federal workers.

Washington Sen Byrd D-Va

Doover To Quit Hospital Shortly

AP report states Herbert Hover, a New England resident, recovering from gall bladder surgery, will be released from the Harkness pavilion at the Commodia Presbyterian medical center early next week.

Doover Newee Herbert Hover Harkness Coamiia-Presbyterian Medical

Gas Firms Indicted by U S Jury

A federal grand jury indicted three major natural gas distributors and three executives for conspiring to restrict competition in Wisconsin Minnesota and Illinois. Defendants include American Natural Gas Company and president Ralph T McElvenny Northern Natural Gas Company and president John Merriam Peoples Gas Light and Coke Company and former chairman James F Oates Jr. The case centers on efforts to block imports from Midwestern Gas Transmission and a proposed 2000 mile pipeline linking Canada to the U S.

Milwaukee Wisconsin Minnesota Ill Iinois American Natural Gas Company New York City Ralph T. McElvenny Detroit Northern Natural Gas Company Omaha John Merriam Peoples Gas Light and Coke Company of Chicago James F. Oates, Jr McElvenny and Mecham Peoples Gas Light and Coke Towa Utilities

Mailmen in Cedar Rapids Told Not to Double-Park

Postmaster E R Petri reported Thursday that parcels for several stores were returned to the post office due to no nearby parking and that six mail collection boxes were missed at noon. Carriers will avoid double-parking and pickups may occur later, delaying some deliveries. Public safety officials discussed enforcing the parking rules but no agreement was reached.

E. R. Petri Edtor Ranis Cedar Rapids R. Petro Petro

Radiation Barrier Found For Space Travel From Sun Light

U Iowa researchers report from a National Academy meeting that a newly detected radiation zone hundreds of thousands of miles from Earth could endanger long term space flights. Explorer satellites show radiation far higher than expected, requiring heavy lead shielding and possibly new instrumentation for future missions.

Washington University of Iowa National Academy of Science American Physical Society Til Earth James 4 van Alten University’ of Towa Euome van Allen SUD

Johnson Extends Double Parking Crackdown in Jono Area

Johnson announces expanded double parking enforcement in the Jono downtown area. Safety Commission member cites ongoing traffic and mail truck violation concerns discussed with Post Office officials. The ordinance prohibits stopping or parking in the roadway next to a curbside vehicle and was reviewed with police, Postmaster Petry, and City Attorney Moon at a three hour meeting.

Johnson Rapids News Jono Safety Commission Bob Johnson Post Office Petry and Assi Ken ‘Moon Fohnson

Khrushchev May Not View U.S. Nuclear Tests

Nikita Khrushchev indicated the Soviet Union will likely not join UN Scientific Committee observers at summer U.S. Pacific nuclear tests. He called the possible shield against a weapon of annihilation a noble deed but did not detail plans. His remarks were broadcast by Moscow radio during a Kremlin reception for President Nasser.

Nikita Kwishchev Soviet Union U.N U.S Pacific Kremlin Nasser Moscow Radio

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