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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1957

Page

3

Japan Plans Trial Of GI In Japanese Court

Washington ordered the surrender of Specialist 3 William Girard to Japanese authorities for trial on a charge of bodily injury resulting in death after a Japanese scrap collector was killed by an empty cartridge case at a firing range. The U.S. halted immediate proceedings pending a review, while riots and a wave of anti U.S. feeling accompany the case.

Tokyo Washington U.S. Army Japan Diet Wilson U.S Fln Tool Kuba Land Delbert A. Landgren Third Street Eldora Ichi Fujimoto Willian Girard Ottawa Ill Naka Sakai Girard U.S. Far East Command Miles Hubbard Far East Command Frank H. Seolinos Gen. MacArthuey Jions Jions.’”” Girard

Arrest Boys In Looting of Liquor Store

Three Cedar Rapids teens were detained on suspicion of breaking into a South Side Liquor store after police found thirty one bottles in the car they fled from during a routine check on a group seen as three drunks. One 15-year-old was questioned. another was being interviewed while a third remained unable to speak.

Kerdlee J Street Sheronick Iguor Pollice Cedar Rapids Lauren ‘Drive Robert Havlik John Beardsley South Side John Ruba

Cornell's Seron Captures Midwest Golf Crown

Merron Seron, a Cornell College senior from Joliet Illinois, won the individual medal in the Midwest conference golf tournament. He shot 74 on Saturday morning and 73 on Friday for a 36 hole total of 147, helping Knox College take the lead in the team title race.

Bpecal the Gazette Galesburg Merron Seron Cornell College Joliet, T Seron Knox College

Home Burns Amid Flood Waters In Perry Oklahoma

The home of Mr and Mrs Fred Kopp burned to the water line as flood waters swirled around it. An exploding butane gas tank was blamed for the blaze in Perry Oklahoma.

Perry, Okla Apf Fred Kopp

BPW Told of Man's Capacity For Development

Dr Marjorie Webster national BPW representative told Cedar Rapids Town BPW club members three day convention that development of individuality is key to career advancement for women in business and professions Formal education aids potential ability while empathy and positive thinking help reach goals She noted statistics from the National Manpower Council showing low college and PhD graduation rates for capable young women The message urged awakening potential strength and city improvement Continued on Page 2 Col 24.

Ellen Fiesenhofer Jwe Marjorie Webster Washington, D. C Professional Women’s Club Memorial Coliseum BPW Club Cedar Rapids Dr. Webster Webster Washington National Manpower Council

Sam Felt God Telling Him To Save Benny

Sam Woodson, a 20 year old laborer from Manorville, says God told him to rescue Benny Hooper from a well. He joined others at the scene, using only his hands and faith to free the trapped boy, describing a miraculous outcome and prayers answered.

Sam Manorville Sam Woodson Benny Hooper Benny

Illinois Central Directors Visit Cedar Rapids

The Illinois Central, famed as a top operated railroad, brought its board and officers to Cedar Rapids to meet local shippers. President Wayne A. Johnson explained the railroad’s services and thanked Cedar Rapids for $7,000,000 in revenue last year as officers answered questions at the Cedar Rapids Country Club dinner.

Cedar Rapids News Illinois Central United States Cedar Rapids Manchester Trowa Cedar Rapids Country Club Wayne A. Johnson

Never Gave Up Benny Hooper Father Remembers Son

In Manorville New York Benny Hooper survived a 24 hour rescue from a well. His father Benny Hooper Sr recalls the moment Benny spoke his first words Mommy and Daddy after the ordeal. Medical staff describe Benny waking and asking about the Coke machine in the oxygen tent.

Florence Wessels Manorville N.Y INSI Benjamin Borghild Hanoper Benny Hooper

Benny Hooper Rescued From 24-Foot Shaft After Daylong Ordeal

In Manorville New York seven year old Benny Hooper was saved after 24 hours trapped in a shale shaft. Doctors reported no fractures though Benny showed a minor pneumonia spot. Rescue used Brookhaven Lab gamma shields to tunnel to him while family kept vigil. Benny asked to go fishing with his grandma once home, and his father praised the rescuers as heroes.

Benjamin Hooper Benny Mommy Wendy Beniny Mr. Yapper Aaid Mr. Hooper Benny Tay Fenny Brookhaven National Laboratory Flont Elim Jim Seuve Woodson John Arambo

Mexico Bans Driving Under Eighteen Nationwide

Mexico City report states the traffic department prohibited anyone under 18 from driving. Licenses of drivers under that age were revoked after officials cited higher accident risks among younger motorists.

Mexico Mexico City

Stolz Construction Boss Welcomes Triplets After Additions Plan

Walter Stolz, head of Stolz Construction Company in New Hampton, planned a home addition and faces a busy day as his wife gives birth to triplets at New Hampton Hospital. The two boys and a girl each weigh over four pounds. Stolz already has four other sons.

The Gazelle Oflwein New Hampton Construction Walter Stolz New Hampton Hospital Stolz

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