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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1957

Page

4

Armed Forces Day Showcases U S Military Power Across Nation

The United States marked Armed Forces Day with civilians viewing 16 missile types at Andrews Air Force Base Md including the Bomarc and Nike Hercules as defense leaders warned against spending cuts and urged higher pay for skilled soldiers. Ralph J Cordiner of General Electric urged long term savings by cutting turnover of personnel while Deputy Defense Secretary Donald A Quarles warned against radical cuts amid fears of direct attack potential.

Washington Russia Ralph J. Cordiner General Electric Company Cordiner Defense Department Defense Charles E. Wilson Budget Bureau New York Donald A. Quarles United States Congress Andrews Air Force Base America Air Force Army

Flood Damage In Tulsa Area Hits Millions

The Arkansas river overflow reached Tulsa causing street flooding in low areas as storm sewers backed up. Ten people died during four days of violent storms and hail while property, highways and crops suffered millions in damage. Forecasters warned of a crest six to seven feet above flood stage by Sunday morning. The flood, linked to a 200 mile long surge from Cimarron river, was expected to be the worst since 1923.

Tulsa Okla Arkansas Oklahoma Cimarron River

Jap Warbride Reunited With Airman Husband After Poison Plot

In Independence Missouri a Japanese warbride named Mrs Tomiko Samuel aged 28, who had administered poison to herself and three children, was tearfully reunited with her airman husband Sgt Roy Samuel after he arrived on emergency leave. The hospital said her condition was poor while the children aged 4, 3 and 2 were reported recovering.

Independence Raymond Ashenhurst Tomiko Samuel Roy Samuel McChord Air Force Base Tacoma Wash Latter Day Saints Church Samuel Roy Eugene David Dorothy

Western Grocer Building Sold to Smulekoff's

The Western Grocer building at 508 520 First Street SE was sold to Smulekoff Furniture Company for cash with possession before July 1. The four story warehouse built in 1925 and measuring 76 by 140 feet on a 160 by 140 foot lot was listed at 250000, previously owned by Consolidated Foods since 1942. Yuill and Gohmann and Cy McCalley handled the sale.

Cedar Rapids News Western Grocer First Street Smulekoff Furniture Company Satuday Consolidated Foods Corporation Ae Cai Fi Hichie Cago Davenport Smulekoff's Third Avenue Aa Eice Yuill and Gohmann Cy McCalley

U S May Seek Longer Recess In Arms Talks

The United States may seek a longer recess in East West disarmament talks to craft new proposals such as an Arctic aerial inspection zone. Officials said decisions on initial moves could come by May 27 in London, with possible extended deliberations by the joint chiefs and U S agencies.

Washington United States London Joint Chiefs of Staff U.S Soviet Union Harold E. Stassen US. Department State Department Eisenhower National Security Council Stassen el London Moscow Andrei A. Gromyko Gromyko Russia

French Seek Firm UN Ruling on Suez Canal

Paris Foreign Minister Christian Pineau travels to New York to press the UN Security Council for a clear ruling that single man control of the Suez Canal is temporary. A favorable decision could allow French flag shipping to resume using the canal while awaiting agreement on its international status. France remains the sole major maritime power boycotting Nasser's authority, intensifying pressure on French shipowners.

Paris Christian Pineau New York Security Council Suez Canal France Nasser Suez Canal Authority

BPW Urges Iowans Embrace Modern Progress

Loren Hickerson of Iowa City told about 690 attendees at Memorial Coliseum that Iowa must shed ancestral traditionalism to keep pace with national progress. He urged business and professional women to adopt broader outlooks beyond pioneer self sufficiency.

BPW Lowan Cedar Rapids Loren Hickerson Iowa City University of Iowa Alumni Association Hickerson Memorial Coliseum Iowa Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs

Stay Out of Trouble Benny Handed Fatherly Advice After Rescue

Henry Price reports in Manorville New York that Samuel Woodson a 39 year old construction worker pulled 7 year old Benny Hooper from a sand filled well. Benny blamed for danger while Woodson urged him to obey parents and watch out in everything you do. Benny awoke in hospital hungry and hopeful for home after being saved Friday night.

Manorville N.Y Benny Hooper Samuel Woodson Benny Woodson Lee

Three Dead as Bus Collides with Car in Virginia

In Colonial Heights Virginia a double deck Greyhound bus struck a car killing three people and injuring 16 others. One identified victim was Earl Crutchfield of Lutherville Maryland. A woman passenger remained unidentified with two children among the casualties.

Colonial Heights INS Washington, DC Earl Crutchfield Green Spring Road Lutherville Crutchfield

Pneumonia Delays Return for Well Rescue Boy Benny Hooper

Benny Hooper, the boy rescued from a 24 foot well, remains in hospital with a touch of pneumonia on his right lung. Doctors at Bayview General Hospital in Mastic Beach, Long Island said he is kept in an oxygen tent and needs quiet after the ordeal. The 7 year old, once lively and asking for a toy car birthday gift, was pulled from the sand Friday night and is improving after the harrowing experience.

Associated 88 Sam Woodson Benjamin Hooper, Jr Benny Bayview Hospital Patchogue N.Y Long Island Woodson Little Benny Hooper, Jr Francis Stilley Manorville N. Y Benny Hooper Bayview General Hospital Mastic Beach Joseph H. Kris Kris Benjamin, Jr Bay Michael Idark Mommy

In Memoriam Messages Across Local Groups and Clubs

Notes list donations and memorials from Parlor City lodge Auxiliary to the Brotherhood Club and several organizations. Amounts range from 3.00 to 20.00 with several entries honoring mothers, sons, and friends. A corrected report credits Home Rebekah Lodge 79 and the C.S.A. degree staff with 5.00 and 20.00 respectively.

Milner Sopousek Louise Leibert King’s Tional Assn Floyd D. Fillmore Paul D. Fillmore Parlor City ‘Lodge No. 58 Parlor City Na- van Vechten Guild Peoples Church Mission U.S.A W.S.C.S Trinity Methodisthood Rebekah Martin Winger C.S.A

Bees Sting Boy as Hemophilia Cure

In Clearwater Florida a 14 year old boy named Jackie McAllister is treated with bee stings for hemophilia under Dr Vernon L Hagan. The bies are applied to the arm or leg to induce stings about 10 to 15 times per treatment with treatments spaced three weeks apart. Bleeding from the kidneys stopped within 48 hours of the first treatment and there has been no further bleeding for six weeks.

Clearwater Fla Vernon L. Hagan Jackie McAllister Hagan David Phillips Jackie

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