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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1957

Page

2

Polish Fair Envoy Defects to Seek Asylum in U S

Marian Zielinski a 24 year old Polish trade delegation official defected in New York seeking asylum. He left his squad at 1 am via a back exit near the Henry Hudson Hotel and said Poland under Soviet influence lacks freedom. He told INS he fled before reunion with friends and is hopeful for true democracy in the United States.

New York INS United States Marian Zielinski United Statees Zielinski Poland Henry M Hudson Washington Senate Internal Security Subcommittee Blond Zielinski Secuan Foreign Trade Center Iron Curtain Communist Party Polish Immigration Committee State Department Immigration Service Anylarm Cal

Weather outlook shows cool tonight and mild Sunday

Mostly cloudy and continued cool tonight with a low near 40. Sunday will bring considerable cloudiness with no important change in temperature and a high near 63.

Khrushchev Calls Joint Easing of Tension Path to Peace

Nikita Khrushchev told The New York Times interview that easing world tensions hinges on a joint U S Russia approach and favors another Big Four summit. He warned Europe remains the key provoker of conflict and urged careful planning, noting the UN's reduced influence and U S allies pursuing aggressive war.

Khrushchev New York New York Times Nikita Krushchev America Russia Imoseour Times Turner Catledge Catledge Krushchev Kruschchev Europe U.S North Atlantic Treaty Organization

Trouble Blooms for Sui Lilac Hunters

IOWA CITY three University of Iowa students face charges after disturbing lilac patches during a frater party. Cecil Horvath and Milo Larimer, both 18, were fined $10 for disorderly conduct and released on payment. Authorities report another lilac gathering ended with two stop sign violations and speeding.

Iowa City University of Iowa Kruschchev Cecil Horvath U.S Hungary Rutkowski

Monty to Gettysburg Battlefield Tour is On Tap

President Eisenhower and Montgomery plan a Gettysburg weekend at the White House farm. They fly from Washington in a twin engine Aero Commander with Major General Howard Snyder. Ike Expected to lead Montgomery on battlefield tour with Mrs. Eisenhower observing.

Monty Gettysburg Eisenhower Bernard Marninarmary Washington Howard Snyder White House Montgomery John Doud NATO Baltiefield Viet Nam Neo Dinh Diem Southeast Asia

Poodle Rescued After Two Weeks in Dallas Sewers

Dallas AP reports a Lost poodle named Poochie, owned by Hugh Calhoun, spent two weeks wandering storm sewers before workers retrieved her. A neighbor, Mrs Thomas Anderson, fed the dog from a sewer grate and a hanger snagged the collar to pull the animal to safety.

Dallas Horne Poodle Hugh Calhoun Worka Dupartmerit Thomas Anlderson Poochie Calhoun

Owl Bites Women Then Returns To Nest In Tottenham

Police in Tottenham England investigated an owl that had bitten eight women before retreating to its nest. Authorities cited Britain's 1954 birds act restricting harm to owls, leaving the case unresolved.

Tottenham England London Britain

Beck Demands on Fruehaul Will Be Topic in Hearings

The hearings will probe what Dave Beck demanded from Fruehaul after lending the Teamsters union 1.5 million dollars. Roy Fruehaul and Beck were to be questioned, with focus on events following the loan rather than the loan itself. Further testimony suggests Fruehaul arranged a 200,100 loan via Brown Equipment, with more possible demands under review.

Beck Fruehaul Washington Renrite Dave Beck Fruehaul ‘Ratler Company Detroit Teamsters Union Robert F. Kennedy L Oan Longuego Fruchaul Roy Fruchaul Fruehouf Winness Brown Equipment Company Kennedy

Fixtures All the Same to Installer

Four young couples bought new houses in Oroville California each wife chose a different pastel bathroom color scheme blue pink and green Plumbing contractor Mike Kowileh faced four irate housewives over mismatched blue tub and green wash basin He blamed an error by an installer who was reportedly color blind and said fixtures would be pulled and reshuffled

Oroville Calif Mike Kowileh Simhcontractor Kovitch

Nixon Urges Tax Deduction for College Tuition

Vice president Nixon called for serious consideration of making tuition and fees paid to colleges tax deductible. He spoke at DePauw University urging that private and state institutions require support to avoid government control. He warned against federal aid compromising private college independence and noted rising individual tax rates hinder donations.

Greercastle Ind Nixon de Pauw University Noxon

Fire and poisoning scare at Parkville college campus

Investigators seek links between recent fires at Park College and alleged arsenic poisoning of two students and a nurse after meals on campus. Victims recovering. six fires reported this week. incident prompts police and prosecutor review while officials note no clear cause or motive.

Parkville Fark College Luella Matthews Shirley Fun Don Cily Jon Porter Greenfield John R. Moore Thrures Blagesa Pyivate Waverly Health Center Studentis Long G. Camer Bates Ruth Andersen John Lawmiller

Rain Halts Northeast Forest Fires as Floods Dampen Blaze

Heavy rains across New England New York and New Jersey slowed a week of wildfires that had scorched thousands of acres. Boston reported an inch of rain while governors imposed bans on forest use in parts of New York and millions in damages were noted as fire crews evacuated patients near Farmingdale and Middleboro Massachusetts.

Preas Umder New England New York New Jersey Boston Harriman Pymouth Mass Jordan Hospital Farmingdale Middleboro

Forecast Cool Gray Weekend In Iowa Weather

Cloudy skies and showers dominated eastern Iowa with additional rain totals from overnight. Heaviest fall reached 1.6 inches at El kader while Cedar Rapids reported 2.1 inches in the last 44 hours and highs hovered around 58 degrees.

Iowa News Iowa Elkader McGreger Clarence Cedar Rapids Lee

Treasury 1964 issue lags as cash holdouts rise

The Treasury reports 72 percent subscription to the 1964 exchange offer on 11 month certificates and 57 month notes, with 2 and 8 percent of holders preferring cash. The government will pay about 1.167 billion of maturing notes next week, drawing on a roughly five billion cash reserve.

Washington The Treasury

Rock Island Demotes Jet Rocket Passenger Service

The Rock Island railroad will discontinue the Jet Rocket Chicargo to Peoria runs and switch to commuter service out of Chicago starting February 1 1956. President D B Jenks said Palga will head to commuter routes and a standard train will replace the light Taigo on the Peoria Chicago round trips. The Taigo was praised for economy but drew many passenger complaints about its ride.

Peoriaap Hock Island Railroad Peoria D. B. Jenks Rock Island Chicano Peorial Rago and Petort

U S Invites 47 Nations to View Nuclear Tests

Washington reports the United States invites 47 nations to observe its Nevada nuclear tests. Officials say observers aim to ease fears and prove safety, counter communist propaganda, with invites sent to countries in NATO, Baghdad Pact, SEATO, and Inter American Defense Board. Japan and India noted as invited and not invited respectively.

Washington Menil Nevada Southeast Asia Treaty Organization Inter-American Defense Board Japan

Eisenhower to Address Nation on Budget Plan

President Eisenhower will deliver a nationwide radio and television address Tuesday night in support of his budget. The 30 minute speech will be carried live at 9 p.m. CST by NBC TV and radio along with ABC and CBS radio. Delayed telecasts are set by ABC at 8 and CBS at 9.

Washington Eisenhower James C. Hag NTC- TV Abutual Radio ABC Radio CBS Radio ABC CBS

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