United Fund Spirit Emphasized by Cedar Rapids Chamber Link
The Cedar Rapids Marion United Fund plan faces questions about close ties to the Chamber of Commerce. The Cedar Rapids Chamber’s broad community role and labor ties are seen as potentially beneficial for a strong start, though concerns over governance exist. Public welfare workers and business leaders alike note possible reform of by laws may be needed, but early launch is desirable.
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United Fund
Cedar Rapids
Marion
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Public Welfare Bureau
Chambers of Commerce
Miss Christian
Billy Graham
Tax audit fairness questioned by Iowa university staff
The piece argues the state income tax publicity toward university employees was unfair while noting routine checks on all state workers. It asserts tax commission aims to collect money and highlights a potential $3,000,000 annual gain from hiring more auditors, a move the legislature has avoided funding.
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State University of Iowa
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Statehouse
Tax Commission
The Justice Who Wore the Bow Tie
A new portrait of the United States Supreme Court shows Justice Tom Clark with a bow tie that stands out among the otherwise sober robes. The piece hints the bow tie may symbolize his outsider status and questions his literary standing on the high bench.
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United States Supreme Court
Tom Clark
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Tom
Senators Question Need For More Tungsten Stockpile
Washington debate over continuing $30 million in subsidies to buy strategic tungsten concentrates the government already holds. Senator Lausche argues waste, while Senator Malone defends tungsten for jet engines. final vote 61 to 17 in favor of more purchases.
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Frank Lausche
Ohio
Aave
West
Lee Malone
Nevada
Washington Daily News
Local notices and updates from Cedar Rapids area
Ten years ago Lois McBroom planned to leave her secretary job to become secretary to the President of Coe College. At a Mason City conference L P Boudreaux was named president and Shirley Bechtel treasurer of the Iowa Association of Community Chests. Reconstruction work began at Hawkeye Downs with an estimated cost of 38000 dollars. Knights of Columbus and bowling awards circulated notes from Cedar Rapids.
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Clyde Parker
Byron Hollinshead
Coecolege
Mason City
L. P. Boudreaux
Shirley F. Bechtel
Iowa Association of Community Chests
Hawkeye Downs
Knights
Columbus
Cedar Rapids Knights
Earle Muzzy
Quaker Oats Company
England
Quaker Oats
London
First Presbyterian Men’s Club
WMA
W. A. Montgomery
Iowa State Federation of Women’s Club
Republicans Fall Into Demo Trap In Budget Battle
ROSCOE DRUMMOND argues Republicans edge toward undermining Eisenhower over budget cuts. He says a two party coalition fights the President to gain party control and aid 1958 1960 aims, while Democrats seize the economy banner. He notes USIA funding shifts reflect party strategy and calls the fight a high stake political battle.
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Congress
United States Information Agency
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White House
USIA
Senate
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Democrats
Jewelers Life and Views of Gus Siebke in Cedar Rapids
Gus J. Siebke of Siebke and Taylor jewelers 225 Second Avenue SE Cedar Rapids describes his career since 1914 arriving to answer a watchmaker ad. He started learning at ten, worked at Durant, went into business in 1920, notes shifts in watch tech, highlights a 118 carat Australian fire opal horse head brooch, and discusses parking ramps, baseball, racing, vacations in Florida, reading tastes, and Eisenhower as greatest living American. He would choose Hoover for a chat.
What Happened to Marriage in a Shifting Era
George E. Sokolosky laments the public focus on Marquis Alfonso De Portago and Miss Linda Christian while arguing marriage erodes under sensationalism. He cites exhibitionism, media culture, and societal change, urging reflection on the durability of the family cornerstone amid 1957 attitudes.
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de Portago
Linda Christian
Tyrone Power
Miss Christian
Health column Q and A on fungus infections and menopause
Doctor answers reader questions about causes of fungus infections noting no vitamin link and varying types with treatment by type. Advice includes seeking specialist care for thick toenails, aging changes, and guidance on menopause symptoms with urging to consult a physician for accurate diagnosis.
Old Maid Metaphors on Postwar World Turbulence
A columnist links postwar diplomacy to absurd images noting confusion after the 1945 San Francisco peace quake and the shifting venues of the UN confab. The piece likens geopolitical struggles to a jilted bride, a hat made of antiseptic gauze, and a cannibal with bad manners, reflecting skepticism about outcomes.
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