Baby born after mother dies in crash
A mother died from injuries after an automobile crash Tuesday night. Her baby, delivered by cesarean section Wednesday, survived. the infant, due June 17, was born as the mother, Irma Szeinert, 19, was fatally injured. Dr Maurice Purkey, 75, faced homicide charges in the incident. Witnesses described the car losing control and the mother tossing her baby into a carriage to save the child before she was struck. Temperature and weather notes accompany the report.
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Caessrean
Irma Szeinert
Lillian Stein
Maurice Puckey
Rrunleia
Condemned Man Faces Stay Ruling In Iowa City
A condemned man fights for a last stay as the fate supreme exiiritas) awaits a Thursday ruling on his petition for a stay of execution. Robert Mulherh of near Iowa City was fined $2 and costs after a reckless driving finding in Towa City court.
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Supreme Exiiritas
Towa Cittan
Sprelet
Carette
Towa City
Robert Mulherh
Iowa City
Thursy
Man Loses Wife After Quiz Show Loss
Einfrank, a 57 year old aircraft worker from Douglas, Alcraft, faced a ruined marriage after missing a geography question on a TV quiz show’s $32,000 level. His wife left him for another man, took their daughter, and used winnings to buy a house, while Einfrank kept his job and later spent time in a hospital before recovering.
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LOS
al Einfrack
Simall
Einfrank
Belng
Etnteank
Douglas Alcraft
Gaughter
Adelphi
Fehl
Minfrank
Tucson
Iowa Dealer Quizzed in Bid Padding Probe
Des Moines equipment dealer Robert Irwin testified before a special legislative committee about alleged bid padding tied to the Iowa Highway Commission. He faces questions on contracts under his supervision and possible political payoff schemes involving Democrats and the commission.
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Des Moines
Iowa Highwey Commission
Robert Irwin
Ford Motor Company
Clark McNeat R-Belamond
Irwin
Democratic
Iowa
McNeall
Russell Lundy
WeNeal
Airliner completes 6189 mile Paris flight record
A KLM Dutch Airlines four engined airliner landed near Paris after a long nonstop run from California. The crew numbered eight, with two technical advisers and no passengers aboard. The craft covered the distance in 21 hours and 82 minutes at a speed of about 125 miles per hour.
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Paris
Ins
KLM Troyal Dutch Airlines
Fora
California
Fragmented musings on faith and futurity in cryptic note
A reflective, spiritual fragment discusses understanding divine teachings and living simply. It urges unity over selfishness, trusting God to guide the future, and promises eventual reunion and moral accountability after earthly trials.
Gas Bill Appears Doomed for Now Expansion Voted In Highway Plan
Washington lawmakers faced a chaotic session as the House subcommittee moved to add 7,000 miles of road to the national network, signaling delays in financing. The plan could push outlays toward 1 billion dollars, with next steps slated for January. In Manila, Philippine leaders eyed a broader spending outline amid political tension and factional splits.
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Washington
Wesson
Manila
Philip
Tne Sam
Teners Far
Soviets Billed for Downed OSS Plane
Washington demanded Russia pay 750 004 for the hostile destruction of an OSS air force plane over Hokkaido on November 7 1954. Soviet MIG fighters attacked the aircraft as it conducted a reconnaissance mission. the crew of 71 parachuted and landed safely. A note delivered in Moscow rejected the Soviet claim of provocation.
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Washington
U.S
sRusula
OSS
Air Force
Novikern
Japan
Isln
Hokkaido
Hote
NRUIG
Gas Company To Release 350 More Heating Permits
Cedar Rapids district manager James Colbert of the Iowa Illinois Gas and Electric Co announced that 350 additional heating permits will be released. He said applicants already filed will likely take them, with extra gas supplied by Natural Gas Pipe and Light Co. from expanded pipeline capacity planned for 1988, awaiting Federal Power Commission approval to proceed with an $80 million expansion impacting Cedar Rapids and neighboring cities.
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James Colbert
Ce]dar Rapids
Iown-Ilinois Gas
Eleetric Company
Colbert
Fipene Company of America
Colfbert
Washington
Milan
Cedar Rapids
Towa City
Olumwa
Til
Demise Notices and Funeral Services Across Two Counties
Obituary notices report Mrs. Fred Hedman of Marengo and Mrs. Redman of Cedar Rapids among others. Services planned for Saturday at St Patrick’s, Marengo, with burial at Roget’s Grove. Other items list Willie Karls, 83, and Frank Stovle of Maree, plus multiple memorial rites and chapel services in Mt. Vernon and nearby towns.
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Tament
Willan
Fager
Kruessel Funeral Home
Waukon
Tonald E. Sievele
First Presbyterian Church
Burl
McGregor
Hady
Marlin Brothers
Bikader
Dertha Senne
Witt Tuner
Frome
Buriel
Ceme- San Quentin
Calif
Monona
Wecar Huy Byust
Bilrsigwa
Clardie
Dewey Funeral
Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Manchester
Thell
W Pttce
Mirror
Alwin W. Zailinger
Burlat
Oakland
Gill Funeral Home
Cornelius Byneh, Sr
St. Mary's Church
Burlayi Church
Dany
Carette Marengo
Fred Hedman
Vernon
St. Patrick's Church
Marengo
Furrall
Renver
Redman
Frank Coufal
Cau Falls
Cedar Rap- Wilushy
Williamy Klinsky
Heaniston Street
Frances Redman
Brosh Chapel
Pany Frijnnel
Pany Frijnnel Mes
Maree Day
Zdenek F. Powk
Redmans
Roget's Grove
Mt. Vernon
Jacav Ely
Ely
Wage Boosts at GM Announced
General Motors announced Thursday that 125,080 hourly workers will receive a wage increase of at least one cent. The pay hike broadens the contract with the United Auto Workers, marking a key labor-improvement milestone.
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General Moo's
Sarauigh
Senator HickonlWeper condemns odious Morse remark
Washington AP reports Senator HickonlWeper criticized a remark attributed to Senator Marke De Ore describing the President as odious and inconsiderate. The comment contrasts with prior statements by Joe Mechrity and ties to ongoing online content references.
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Washington
HickonlWeper
Peta
Marke
de Ore
Eisenhinner
Dave Book
Joe Mechrity
Contractors Named in Davenport Area Culvert Bids
Contracts listed include Jobh L. Houston Co Davenport Clinton Culvert Co of Clinton and Ariunico Demage and Metal Products Des Moines. The bid for concrete pipe went to Zoldier Concrete Products Machinery Co Waterlun IA for 1687. Total pipe settings cost 9050.10, with advance estimate 9100. Work surfacing and chemical treatment projects are slated for completion.
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Jobh L. Houston Company
Davenport
Clinton Culvert Company
Cinton
Ariunico Demage and Metal Products, Inc
Des Moines
Aloe
Zoldier Concrete Products Machinery Company
Waterlun
Wwe
Cain Testifies in Miller's Defense at Contempt Trial
In Washington Senator Harry Cain testified that Playwright Arthur Miller demonstrated he favored Communist discipline by freely answering questions before a horse inquiry. He appeared as an expert witness for Miller in the contempt trial, saying Miller refused to discuss other people.
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Washington
Formuve
Harry Cain
Arthur Miller
Sander
Mila Jer
Quest
Liane
Memorial Plans Talked by Odd Fellows and Rebekahs
Local Odd Fellows and Rebekahs groups met Wednesday to study plans for an upcoming memorial service. Officials Hope to finalize arrangements for the event, including venue and schedule, as early as next week.
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Odd Fellows
Rebekahs
Ciy
iCelar Rapitts
Tialaht
Rebuilding Plan Aims 60 Day Turnaround For Tornado Area
Civic and business leaders in Kansas City push a plan to restore 730 homes in Tickman Mills Huskin Heights within 60 days. Mortgage and insurance holders, along with the Veterans Administration, back financing to preserve mortgage terms and avoid higher rates. Prather & Sons pledge to start work as Carpenters Union leaders vow to maintain current wage rates amid a regional strike.
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Kansas City
Ie Tickman Mills-Huskin
Limaice
Ileast
Popkess
Prather & Sons
Libe Thuskin Heights Ares
Mack
Carpenters District Council
Son Gen
Fioe
Kanens City
Bowling alley seeks beer permit amid citywide review
Venera and Town and Country Interests push for a class Bo permit to allow beer service at the bowling alley, arguing all city alleys already sell beer. City clerk spokesmen say one permit may exist under Wind for beverage consumption on premises, else the alley must wait. Also, Cedar Rapids Greenhouses at 3216 Johnson Ave NW wins final approval for operation and expansion after Plan Commission recommendation.
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Enuneil
Cedar Rapids
Johnson Avenue
City Plan Commission
Couple Burned When Gasoline Ignites in Home Basement
Mr. Hayek, 69, and his wife were burned in an accidental gasoline fire at their residence on Boyer Avenue SE. A jar of gasoline spilled in the basement, fumes ignited by a pilot light from a water heater or furnace, trapping them on the stairs. Hayek helped his wife through a basement window. both were treated at Mercy Hospital and released.
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Aus. Hugo
Boyer Avenue
Hayek
Mercy Hospital
Regent Hopes No Veto on Capital Improvements
AP reports Gov Heradtel Lovelass said a “good chance” he will veto all capital improvement appropriations. Harry Magenmann of the Iowa Board of Regents urged planning ahead, noting needs are grave and may force facilities for students. Legislature approved 76.9 million for capital improvements across two universities, with 10.98 million for regents institutions. Bruce Lilles declined comment on veto odds. George Callonius warned a veto could disappoint by canceling planned building projects. The regents plan includes funds for specific projects allowed under the appropriation.
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VES Movies
Heradtel
Hans
Harry Magemann
Waverly
Iowa Board of iRegents
Iowa
Hagemann
Board of Revents
Bruce Lilles
Iowa Conservation Commission
Saic
Freorge Callonius Vale
Two Fined for Drunk Driving in Ling District Court
Wilfred G. Krall, 24, of Savanna Lit, fined 500 for drunken driving after police say he weaved down Marion street. David F. Myers, 60, of Marion, fined 300 after pleading guilty to prior suspicions and car incident. John Olw, 18, of Etta Al, pleaded innocent to drunken driving after arrest last Saturday. free on bond.
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Wilfred G. Krall
Savanna
Wuilly
Floyd Philbrick
Krall
Marion Larly
Marion Ipoliceman
Krol
Clinton County
David F. Myers
Marion
Myers
Marlon Nast
John
Psychiatric exam ordered for man in 57 case
Judge Floyd Pulbrick ordered a psychiatric examination for Eugene Houser, 54, to determine possible commitment. The hearing in Iowa City centered on whether Houser should be evaluated under state sex offense laws, with the examination to be conducted at University Hospitals in Iowa City by June 25.
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Listiiet
Floyd Pulbrick
Eugene
Houser
Seventh Avenue SE
Attory
Ney
Hauser
Towa
Vaval Psyehopath
Dlfor
Ments’ Ilhealth Institute
Hauger
Inwa
L City
Lovelss Veto Trims State Budget and Sales Tax
State governor Loveless contemplates a mass veto targeting capital projects including a $1 million Soldiers Home start at Marshalstowe and $500,000 for the World War bonus fund. The move would slice the $361.3 million annual budget by about $8 million yearly and cut day to day operations funding, with a 2 percent sales tax to drop to 2 percent on July 1. A special session site remains unsettled as lawmakers brace for potential protests and pressure to reconvene in Des Moines.
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Marshalstowe
Lovelest
Loveless
Des Moines
Britis
Youth Pleads Innocent in Series of Break-ins
Robert Gatewood 15-year-old of 329 Fourth Avenue SW pleads innocent in Linn County District Court to breaking and entering over six weeks. Bond set at 1500 dollars after admission to multiple break-ins including Hatch Corporation and Brookiman Lumber office thefts, with other confessions to additional entries and a stolen saxophone later recovered by police.
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Linn
Tve
Teast
Enlert Gatewood
Fourth Avenue
Gate
Gndii Brookiman Lumber
Gatewood
John Kuba
Kuba
Verdell
Fourteenth Avenue SE
Waterloo
Willy B. Jackson
Far Rapids
Asytmn
Archeatra
Jackson
Budget Battles Trim Pentagon Spending in Senate Debate
Washington AP Sen Mills of Arkansas urges deeper cuts in 1955 funding, while defense officials deny waste and duplicated costs. House bills total about 1.4 billion below Eisenhower request, but overall 1955 spending may rise to about 3 trillion. foreign aid chief Hollister says aid sustains Free World leadership and keeps communism in check.
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Washington
Ren. Mills
D-Ark
House
Eisenhower
Congress
Ald Blacks
Forden
John B. Hollster
Far East
Tran
Guplemain Lycom
Ure
Senate
Hollister
Bussett
D-Ga
U. S
Langer
Russell
Jury Deliberating on Condemnation Appeal
A jury is deliberating a condemnation appeal case involving Frank and Erma Modrioek who own a farm on Highway 218 south of Cedar Hapids. They seek $12,800 damages for relocation of a highway project. The defendants are the Lowi Highway Commission and the state of Kowa. Trial occurred in Judge Charles Penningroth's courtroom.
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Lund Cone
Frank
Erma Modrioek
Highway 218
Cedar Hapids
Jang
Spideranatlan
Lowi Highway Commission
State of
Kowa
Charles
Penningroth
Ford Forecasts New Sales Mark
A garbled note suggests Ford predicts a new sales milestone. The text mentions a church and a family event, with references to kittens and a silencer, but details are unclear and the overall meaning is obscured by OCR errors.
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Ford
Two Sisters Die in Coromittes Scare at Campbell NY
In Campbell New York two sisters Kathleen and B38 First Avenue NE Tart died in a suffocation incident during a meeting. James H. Wandside was elected chairman. Other officers, including Andrew Schamber and Rayl, were named as part of the committee. The service for the victims will be held in Maine.
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James H.wandside
Campbell
N.Y
Coromittes
Andrew Schamber
Refrigerator Wednesner
Charles Doe
Bonham
Ang Rayl
Manlernes Dena eienArplowine
Kathleen
Whter
Ater
Marat
Maine
Nonnanhall
First Avenue
Adenauer and Ske To Chat at Farm
President Ebenhawer and West German Chancellor Konrad Adenauer will hold a face to face discussion at Eisenhawer’s Gettysburg farm on Sunday in a rare meeting signifying ongoing Cold War era diplomacy.
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Adenauer and
Ske
Ebenhawer
Konrad Adenaue
Eisenhawer
Gettysburg
Court Dismisses Lind Case in Tirbon District
A damage suit against Lind of Tirbon district court was dismissed. The defendant was Roland Schneider and the plaintiff sought damages of 225 dollars.
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Es Lind
Tirbon
Jourt
Mary Tarvestad
Roland Schneider
Amendment Pled By UAW Officer
A UAW officer from Michigan pled the PHU Amendment amid an investigation into two break-ins in Hiawatha, with sheriff inspectors probing whether the incidents are linked to Communist activity. The official, based at a local station, declined to detail whether authorities are examining the cases.
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UAW
Washington
INS
Michigan United Automobies
Hiawatha Ti
Lin County
Af Senate
Max Trachtenberg
Aiatmitee Agni
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