Eisenhower Says Recession Slowing and Prospects Bright
President Eisenhower told about 2,000 business leaders at the Astor Hotel that there are strong indications the recession is slowing. He urged a national mobilization of forces for an early upturn and hinted at possible tax decisions after talks with congressional leaders. He stressed private business must help restore prosperity and noted surveys show a turning point with optimism for growth.
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New York
Eisenhower
American Management Association
United States
Astor Hotel
America
Nixon
Exercise Called Defense Against A Heart Attack
A Philadelphia AP report quotes Dr. David Spain of Columbia University who says daily exercise improves the heart by developing supplementary blood routes that bypass blocked arteries. He notes inactive men die younger and lack these alternative pathways, increasing heart attack risk despite similar arterial clogging.
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Philadelphia
David Spain
Columbia University
Westchester County
N.Y
National Tuberculosis Association
Spain
Soviets Propose Nonaggression Pact With Italy
Moscow radio reports the Soviet Union has offered to sign a non aggression pact with Italy signaling a diplomatic move during the war era. The announcement comes from a London AP dispatch noting the proposal as a potential shift in alliance dynamics.
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London
Moscow Radio
Soviet Union
Italy
Rescued Pony Dies After 50-Foot Well Ordeal
In Galena Illinois a 5 year old Shetland pony named Buddy survived three days in a 50 foot abandoned mine shaft before rescue. Miners Jinx Gill and Charles McDermott lowered into the pit, secured a sling and hoisted Buddy to the surface where he died shortly after the ascent. Owner R J Smith reported Buddy disappeared Sunday and was found Monday night.
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Galena
Ill
Buddy
R. J. Smith
Dapple Gray
Jinx Gill
Charles McDermott
Runaway Station Wagon Crashes Into Store in Cedar Rapids
A driver, Ralph Triplett, 44, jumped curb and crashed into Prastka's China Shop after a collision with a City Lines bus at Third avenue and First street SE. He suffered minor injuries. two Jefferson High students on the bus had minor bruises.
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Johnny McIvor
Ralph Triplett
Third Ave
Third Avenue
First Street
Prastka
Triplett
Chamber of Commerce
Higley Building
City Lines
First Street SE
Jefferson High School
Emory
Tryst Ends in Fatal Car Crash at Harmony Crossroads
A 19 year old shoe clerk Lester Wright and his wife Vera, 19, died or were seriously injured in a flame engulfing crash at Harmony crossroads Bridgeton New Jersey Tuesday night. Police search for Walter Robinson owner of the other car as widow is questioned.
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Bridgeton
N. J
Harmony
Lester Wright
Vera
Walter Robinson
Farmer suggests flagpole for tough planting site
A woman asks a farmer what to plant in a dry, sun drenched, clay soil spot on a rocky ledge. He suggests a flagpole as the practical, humor filled answer.
Stassen Loses Bid as McGonigle Wins Pennsylvania Primary
Harold E. Stassen’s bid for a political comeback collapsed in Pennsylvania as Arthur T. McGonigle defeated him by nearly two to one in the gubernatorial primary. McGonigle led 504,769 to 279,699 with Philadelphia votes decisive.
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Pennsylvania
Associated Press
Harold E. Stassen
Minnesota
Arthur T. McGonigle
Thomas D’alesandro
U. S
Maryland
D’alesandro
J. Millard Tawes
David L. Lawrence
Pittsburgh
Lawrence
Roy E. Furman
Hugh Scott
George M
McGonigle
Stassen
Philadelphia
MccGonigle
Explorer No 3 Back on Air Says Van Allen
Dr James A Van Allen University of Iowa physicist announced at a Cedar Rapids luncheon that Explorer No 3 has resumed transmission as of today. He outlined plans for Explorer No 4 and multiple satellite attempts this year and urged creation of a civilian space agency to advance weather prediction communications and education.
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van Allen
Cedar Rapids News— Explorer No. 3
James A. van Allen
University of Iowa
Cedar Rapids
United States
Outer Space
Army
Air Force
Nixon Says Latin America Policy Fails If We Use Sweet Words
Vice President Nixon told the National Press Club that US policy in Latin America smothers issues with sweet words. He blamed Communists for stirring violence in Caracas and urged direct outreach to students and labor leaders to counter communist influence and improve US Latin America relations. He warned against relying on cocktail parties and asserted the mission’s value hinges on future ties with the region.
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Washington
Nixon
Latin America
Caracas
U. S
Venezuela
National Press Club l
South America
Marcos Perez Jimenez
Africa
Asia
U. S.S
Should City Vote on One Pool or Two
The Junior Chamber estimates a 75 by 150 foot pool with a 40 by 40 foot diving area would cost about 225000, or five cents a month on a 20 year bond. Two pools would cost 425000 or nine cents a month. West side has Ellis park pool, east side lacks a public pool. The July special election could decide one pool at Noelridge park and a second at Van Vechten park.
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Junior Chamber of Commerce
Ellis Park
Noelridge Park
van Vechten Park
Cedar Rapids Pool Ballot Vote Options
Ballot asks residents to choose between one pool on the east side or two pools. Voters are urged to cross a box and mail ballot to the Swimming Pool Committee of the Junior Chamber of Commerce, City.
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Mrs. Taxpayer
Cedar Rapids
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Apartment Gutted By Cigaret Blaze In Cedar Rapids
A fire caused by a discarded cigarette gutted a second floor apartment at 110 Fourteenth St SE early Wednesday. Fire officials blame smoking for the blaze that damaged the 3 room unit and part of the roof while the four apartment building owned by Commonwealth Hotel Corp was insured. Three college students Richard Crull Larry Fine and James Rogers lived there and reportedly lost all possessions.
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Cedar Rapids News
Fourteenth St
The
Commonwealth Hotel Corp
Cee College
Richard Crull
Larry Fine
James Rogers
Auto sales top $503,598 in Cedar Rapids You Auto Buy Now drive
In the first five business days of Cedar Rapids campaign You Auto Buy Now total sales reached $503,598 with $69,193 on Tuesday from 50 cars sold 14 new and 36 used. The push runs through Saturday.
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Cedar Rapids
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Ninth St. NW
Baseball Park
Lyman Emory
Chris Anderson
Ellis Blvd
Ball Park
Sam Houston
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Robert N. Nix
Cecil B. Moore
Earl Chadoff
Vanguard
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