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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1957

Page

13

Hogs Steady to 25 Cents Higher in Chicago Market

Chicago livestock reports show hog receipts of 3,000 this week the largest since February while prices rose to a new high for light No 1 and 2 hogs under 230 pounds. Cattle and sheep values also move higher with varied weights and grades across the region. Des Moines and Waterloo receipts and prices for hogs and cattle are listed with ranges by weight and quality.

Chicago Igh Choice Chicago Livestock USDA Towa Lora Des Moines INS Barrows and Gills U.S

Television Seen As an Assist to Better Teaching

Albany reporters and officials watched a demonstration at Albany State Teachers College showing closed circuit TV linking classrooms. New York Education Commissioner Dr. James E. Allen Jr said television will not replace teachers but can expand reach and improve preparation and instruction.

Albany N.Y New York State James E. Allen State Teachers College Alien Microwave

iPlant Boron 10 Plant Produces Tiny Output in New York

MODEL CITY NY A 115 man plant runs three shifts but yields only 20 pounds of boron 10 weekly. The four million dollar Atomic Energy Commission facility, run by Hooker Electrochemical, is the sole full scale boron 10 producer in the United States and Canada.

Model City N.Y New York Atomic Energy Commission Hooker Electrochemical Company United States Canada

Keep Learning and Boron Shielding Talk At Marion

Dr J W Maucker urged high school graduates to continue learning beyond 12th grade noting many paths exist besides college. The article also explains boron 10 use in nuclear shielding, its extraction, and workers safety measures in processing facilities to prevent contamination.

J. W. Maucker Town State Teachers College Marion High School Hooker Hawker

Capital Cathedral To Host Joan of Arc Statue Display

A new St Joan of Arc statue by Marian Brackenridge will be placed in Washington Episcopal Cathedral's south outer aisle. The 17 year old Joan figure forms part of a $500 000 endowment for cathedral embellishments donated by the late Mr and Mrs John Ewell.

Washington Joan of Arc Marian Brackenridge Sonoma Calif Episcopal G. Gardner United Press John Ewell Ewell Miss Brackenridge Kleatin Brackenridge Jasiffin Brenna Sludin Sonama Jeep

House Debates Arm Fund Cuts in Defense Bill

In Washington the 3314 billion dollar defense appropriation faced fierce House debate over a 21 percent reduction. Administration supporters warn cuts jeopardize security while Rep Mahon defends careful trimming to avoid extra risk in war. House appears likely to stay with committee’s amendCh.

Washington House Dhe Danane Mint Appropriations Committee Flont Eisenhower Defense Department

Cedar Rapids hog market holds steady on Saturday prices

Cedar Rapids hog market prices remained steady as meat type butchers faced 10 to 60 cent over and fats 10 to 50 cent under delivered price. The report lists varied lots of butchers and Parkers with weights from 200 to 600 pounds and mixed cattle, calf, and sheep market figures alongside poultry and egg prices.

Cedar Rapids Oho Helfere Yagzon Ace Chafee Gammon Elena Cole Helce and Oil Ural Markie Ural Markie. New Corn Nn, 291.23. Old Aatswéie- Sarbeara, Ireinaw Lerhorn Hena Creka

Riverside Man 23 Fined for Drunk Driving

Iowa City Charles Strakala, 23, of Riverside pled guilty in district court to drunk driving. He was fined $208 plus costs after arrest by Iowa City police on April 24 and had been free on bond.

Iowa City Charles Strakala Riverside Strakala

Man Acquitted in Slaying of Girl

DETROIT (AT) Philip Singer was acquitted Friday in the death of 18 year old Juan Gillespie who was slain while walking home from a late movie. A jury of five women and two men deliberated over more than two hours. The defense contended a prior confession was made under duress and not supported by evidence.

Detroit Philip Singer Juan Gillespie Harry Rowley Singer Miss Gillespie

Eisenhower to Meet House GOP Leaders on Budget Plan

President Eisenhower will carry his budget and program to the House within 10 days and hold a personal meeting with Republican leaders. Rep. Martin of Massachusetts said the president accepted an invitation for a "personal get together" aimed at uniting White House and Congress, with June 3 tentatively set for the conference.

Washington Eisenhower Martin Mass House Heepublican White House Congress

Teenagers at risk signals warn of trouble, sociologist says

Chicago sociologist Solomon Q. Lichter cites a three year study of 200 adolescents aged 14 to 18 showing early warning signs for unhappy personalities. He warns parents to watch persistent patterns such as a gap between high innate intelligence and poor school results and decline at the Grade 10 transition.

Chicago Solomon QO. Lichter Scholarship and Guidance Association Lichter

Judge Fines Self For Loose Dog In City

In LOUIS reported by CP Richard Stephens, a police judge in Exmundson faced his own dogs loose in Community City. Mayberry issued warrants against offenders. Stephens fined himself $1 plus $3 costs after his dog was found in a neighbor’s yard. He warned penalties would double for repeat offenders.

St, Louis Richard Stephens Exmundson Mayberry Stephens Hisself

Newton man escapes serious injury in highway rollover

Ramand Machka age 30 from Newton escaped with a sprained right arm when his car missed a turn on highway 6 four miles west of Shore and rolled over. He is reported in excellent condition at University Hospitals.

Iowa City Ramand Machka Newton Highway 6 Shore Uni

Marion Churches Banlist Highlights Services and Schedules

The Rev Charles Moore pastor at Church School 1 40 worship 1030 Evening worship 730 Daily vacation Bible school Monday 9 am Prayer service Wednesday 730 at St Josephs Catholic The Rev T J McElliott and Rev William H Blessington hold cere brals mags at 6 8 930 and 11 Christian The Rev Roy P Fields pastor Sunday school focus is listed.

Charles Moore St. Joseph's T. J. MccElliott William H. Blessington Roy P. Fields

Local church services and schedules across denominations

Worship and Sunday school times listed for Free Methodist Methodist Presbyterian St Pauls Lutheran Prairie Church United Seventh Day Brethren and Seventh Day Church of God. Details include pastors names and sermon topics and special events such as new member receptions and Bible study sessions.

St. Paul's Lutheran Church Seventh Day Church of God United Seventh Day Brethren W. Allen Band Memorial Hall

Wilson Warns of Possible Armed Forces Slashes

Defense Secretary Charles E. Wilson warned at a Milwaukee fundraiser that reductions in armed forces and military production may be needed if the budget fight fails. He cited rising prices and wages and said 1958 expenditure levels could force modernization cuts and fewer uniformed personnel, urging Republicans to unite behind Eisenhower's program beyond party politics.

Milwaukee INS Charles E. Wilson Wilson G.O.P House Appropriations Committee Pentagon Congress Eisenhower

Accidental Bomb Drops Spark Unconfirmed Mystery Near Base

A B 36 dropped bomb caused smoke and dust reaching 2 500 feet. Officials at Kirtland AFB could not identify the bomb type. It fell five miles south of the base on Wednesday. Public information officer Frank Bradley called it an ordinary bomb and said there was minimal ground damage. A civilian pilot nearby witnessed the explosion and described equipment failure as the cause for a 2 000 foot descent. No nuclear contamination was reported.

Albuquerque Kirtland Air Force Base Cal Frank Bradley Bradley

Wartime Film Schedule Highlights

The page lists showings including Mr Winkls Goes to War and Two on It at the cinema. Also noted are screenings labeled 4-Montscristo and 4-Mot ao ilovie-alee with times around 10:68 and 41:00. The listings mention Lawrence Welk and Kornakea 4-Montscristo B-Lawrence Welk.

The Post of the People by Edgar A Guest

Edgar A Guest reflects on life as a round of endless needs and tasks. He urges collective effort and service, noting even the smallest house of prayer evidences devotion. He cautions that rest in life drains strength and courage if not balanced by work and giving.

House of Prayer

Utah to add Abajo Peak repeater to state patrol radio net

The Utah Highway Patrol plans a new repeater on Abajo Peak to close remaining radio blind spots. The 11,400 foot mountain near Monticello will host a powerful link boosting communications for troopers across deserts and mountains. Maintenance will be by helicopter during winter months once operational this summer follows prior Scott's Peak relay in Wasatch Range.

Salt Lake City Utah Utah Highway Patrol Itatian Abajo Peak Monticello Scott's Peak Wasalen Souve Lie Brighton Lyle Hyatt Abajo

Living Cost Rise Leveling Off But New Fires Built

AP reports living costs may be stabilizing while industry leaders push for higher prices to cover rising labor costs. Automatic wage hikes and expansion funds are cited, with steel and other sectors predicting price increases to offset payroll boosts.

Sam Dawson New York Lihe American Tron and Steel Institute

Burlington Crew Blamed for Crash

Des Moines report from the Town State Commerce Commission assigns blame to the Burlington freight train crew for a collision with a Rock Island train near Centerville on April 8. Three people were injured, one seriously, as semi automatic signals failed to prevent the crash. A separate note mentions the film Spider and the Fly at the Famous Film Festival on Saturday at 9:30 on Channel 9.

Des Moines INS Town State Commerce Commission Burlington Rock Island Centerville Commission Commerce Commission Channel 9

Iowa City Civil Service Posts Four Police and Fire List

Iowa City Civil Service Commission posted a four man certified list for police and fire department appointments. One vacancy will occur in the illshire department July 1. The men are Lawrence Denjeny Robert Edwards Lowell Hughart and Kenneth Stock. The men passed examination May 2.

Iowa City Iowa City Civil Service Commissions Fire Department Thellshire Department Lawrence den~ Jneny Robert Edwards Lowell Hughart Kenneth Stock

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