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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1957

Page

3

Eisenhower vows no tax cut without bigger surplus

President Eisenhower said he will not accept a tax cut until the federal budget shows a larger surplus, warning that spending in some departments is over budget. Speaker Rayburn expects no action before next year as Congress studies the tax cut question, and defense cuts are criticized as potentially harming national security. Debris from tornadoes in Missouri causes millions in damage, with Desloge and Fremont towns heavily affected and schools destroyed. Public reports note rescue efforts and personal losses amid the storms.

Washington Eisenhower ULP Rayburn Texas House Congress White House Cltes U.S

France Seeks New Premier Amid Disarmament Talks

President Rene announces a search for a new French premier as disarmament talks continue. The national assembly signals scrutiny of Guy Mollet's policy and austerity measures while political tensions mount over Algeria and economic provisions.

National Assembly Guy Mollet Simmed

Tornado Toll Rises Across Missouri and Oklahoma

A series of tornadoes across eastern Missouri and Oklahoma left 14 dead in Missouri with 70 injured and hundreds homeless. Fremont suffered severe destruction as homes and buildings were wiped out along U.S. 60, while other towns like Bonne Terre Deslog and Van Buren faced losses.

Gaackie Missouri Fremont Red Cross Bonne Jerre Desloie van Buren U.S. 60

Violent weather hits C R area with twister hail and rain

A small tornado tracked near West Branch causing heavy damage to four farms with no injuries. Hail up to walnut size broke numerous windows, damaged greenhouses in Cedar Rapids and Marion, and other towns reported wind and hail damage. The storm also prompted reports of additional funnel clouds in Mechanicsville and Burlington areas.

Iowa West Branch Hloise Kelch Alfred Fawcett Mechanicsville Burlington Kingston Mediapolis W. J. Sama Cedar Rapids Knoxville Pella Lapes Mt. Vernon Road Stejskal Howling Street Hever Park

Eisenhower warns against cutting foreign aid in atomic era

President Eisenhower warned a national audience that slashing the 3.8 billion dollar foreign aid program would be a reckless gamble risking peace and freedom. He cited rising allied forces and warned that reduced support could invite Communist pressure and force greater U.S. military buildup.

Washington Eisenhower Armerican

Eisenhower Foreign Aid Program Receives Mixed Telegram Response

White House said about 300 telegrams on Eisenhower foreign aid reaction were running better than 9 to 1 in support. Hagerty noted budget reaction was split about evenly for and against the program and warned against reckless cuts that could threaten mutual security and require billions more in defense spending. He cited 17 billion dollars in direct military assistance over seven years as context for the debate.

Eisenhower G.O.P Ife Congress Washington White House James C. Hagerty U.S Loveless

Tax Audit Reveals Unfiled State Returns by SUI Staff

Iowa Tax Commission preliminary figures show dozens of University of Iowa staff members may have not filed state income tax returns for one or more of the last five years. SUI President Virgil Haneker called the publicity unfair while officials say adjustments may affect staffers at Iowa State teachers college and Iowa State College.

Newae Iowa Tax Commission University of Iowa SUI Virgil Haneker Leonet Tawa State College Inwa State Teachers College Miller Gazette Haneker

Morse Refuses Apology Over Eisenhower Remark in Senate

Senator Morse of Oregon declined to apologize after likening President Eisenhower to Beck and Beck's policies. He challenged Republicans to pursue a censure motion, calling the administration's tax write offs for private utilities immoral. GOP leaders urged better conduct and considered a public apology plan.

Jay Lewis Washington QNS Morse D-Ore Eisenhower Ares Dave Teck Senate Republicans Senate G.O.P United States Detroit Beck Fisenhower Johnston D-50 Bridges Capehart Ind Bush Conn Porter

Loveless Won’t Call June Tax Session

Gov. Herschel C. Loveless said he will not convene a June special session to replace the 2% sales tax extension. He plans to veto the 2.45% bill, letting the tax drop to 2% and prompting future session timing.

Loveless Des Moines Herschel C. Loveless Beneue

Italian Trial Absolve Key Trio in Wilma Montesi Case

Venice AP report says prosecutors urged a three-judge court to overturn verdicts of innocence for Gianpiero Piccioni and other suspects in Italy s Wilma Montesi scandal. The prosecutor claimed the three months of testimony failed to prove guilt while the case stirred three years of national headlines and political tension.

Venice Italy Cesare Palminieri Gianpiero Piccioni Rome Glen Kante Lee Ted Gatewood Pane

Red Sox tie AL record with four homers in one inning

Boston red sox rout cleveland 1 0 as four players ted williams gene mauch dick gernert and frank malone homer in a single inning tying the american league mark.

Boston Boston Red Sox Cleveland Ted Wiliams Gene Mauch Dick Gernert Frank Mal2one

Missile explosion shatters Florida preflight test

A gunset missile exploded and burned early Wednesday in Cocoa Reach Florida as it was being readied for a test firing. The blast and fire lit the sky and woke residents. No injuries were reported. officials said the accident damaged test stands.

Cocoa Reach Fla D. N. Yates New Delhi Patrick Air Force Base

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