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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1957

Page

3

Chiang Puts Lid Tightly On Formosa Riots

Chiang Kai-shek imposed strict military rule on Taipei after rioting that damaged the U S embassy and injured 13 Americans. Troops patrolled streets as authorities hunted mob leaders, while Peiping urged action and the U S demanded full compensation and apology. Sgt Reynolds was acquitted in a voluntary manslaughter case that sparked the unrest.

Taipei Formosa Chiang Kai-shek U. S U.S Chieng

Four States Hit by Wave Of Tornadoes

Dozens of tornadoes swept a wide path through the central United States with four confirmed deaths and numerous injuries. Oklahoma and Texas saw multiple fatalities and widespread damage, while Colorado Wyoming reported no injuries. Weather officials called it the era’s worst outbreak, with radar credited for saving lives in Texas.

Gazette Weather Bureau Texas Panhandle South Plains Olson Tom Smith Tohoka Colorado-Wyoming Wyoming Colorado Missouri Joplin Oklahoma Lawton Okla Shawnee Tulsa Fort Worth Benton

Beck Warned by Large Union Council

San Francisco reports a major Teamsters council representing 67 000 members unanimously voted to demand Dave Beck resign or face removal as president. The Bay Area Joint Council condemned Beck saying his position has damaged the union.

San Francisco Teamsters Dave Beck Bay Area Joint Counci Beck

Gunman kills Dubuque bartender in thwarted robbery

A lone gunman shot a Dubuque bartender Norman Dally during a failed robbery at Granada Garden. An hour later a second bandit shot La Crosse filling station attendant Edward Buchner. Buchner died after crawling outside. Police seek a 22 year old suspect in light blue jacket.

Dubuque Mns LaCrosse Wis Granada Garden Norman Dally Dally Deor la Crosse Edward Buchner Buchner Leugue

Proposal of Selective Veto Sparks Senate Clash

Senator Knowland opposed giving the president power to veto specific items in appropriation bills. He argues only a constitutional amendment could authorize such power and would subordinate Congress. Kefauver accuses Eisenhower of tolerating attacks on his policies. Adams rallies Republicans to support the budget amid party turmoil.

Washington Elsinhowers Senate Knowland G.O.P Jender Congress Bridges N.H Republican Policy Committee Say Kefanver D-Tennmeenwhite Eisenhower Knowlang Kefauver Treasury Humphrey Commerce Weeks Sherman Adams

Bomb Explodes In Perons Auto in Exile Caracas

In Caracas a bomb exploded in Juan Perons car as he prepared to enter it. Peron escaped with minor injuries to his chauffeur Isaac Gilaberte, and the vehicle burned. An aide said the blast occurred five minutes before Perons planned arrival, with Vincente alleging embassy plotting.

Caracas Voenezuela Juan Peron Fabio Vincente Peron Isaac Gilaberte Vincente Eran

Mass Polio Inoculation in Linn County Planned June 3

Linn County plan for polio inoculation targets youngsters 19 20 and pregnant women with first shots June 3 at Cedar Rapids Memorial Coliseum and at towns without doctors. Marion program linked with Cedar Rapids via Cedar Stands doctors to run same schedule. First round July 3 second round July 1 with one dollar per shot and consent card required. Transportation arranged by buses. PTA and schools may coordinate schedules.

Cedar Rapids Linn Linn County Medics Junior Chamber of Commerce Polio Foundation Philip Crew Linn County Mt. Vernon Lisbon Cog- Bon Cedar Stanlds Marion Marion High School Coliseum Cedar PTA Crew

Subpoenas Issued in Beck Case and Related Events

Subpoenas were served on Dave Beck Jr and two others tied to the Teamsters inquiry. Beck Jr fled from the process servers. the group also included a Teamsters auditor and a witness at a U S marshal’s home. Anheuser Busch officials indicated the elder Beck’s son led a firm, under his father’s directive.

Seattle Dave Beck, Jr Peamsters Joseph Mel Evyay Beck U.S Teamsters Anheuser-Busch, Inc., Co Orte Ae Beek Vemande Rome INSIJ Alaska America Giancarlo Govani

Billy Graham Preaches on Neon Street for Garden Crusade

In New York Billy Graham spoke from a table on a sidewalk near Strippers Row amid bright Broadway lights. He urged salvation outside Madison Square Garden, drawing more than 2,000 on the street and 21,200 inside the arena. Over 50 sidewalk listeners chose Christ, part of a 10 day total of 1 476 with 47 contributing after the sermon.

New York Billy Graham Madison Square Garden Broadway Christ

Beloved Countess Stabbed to Death in London Subway

Countess Teresa Lubienska 172 a Polish welfare worker for refugees was stabbed in a crowded London subway station Friday night. She lived in Kensington and her friends say there was no motive apparent as the assailant went unnoticed.

London Teresa Lubienska Poland Kensington

Wife and Daughter Strike at Detroit Cup Plant

Wilfred Swan and his wife Hilda along with daughter Lorna joined six credit union staff members in a Friday walkout at the Chevrolet gear and axle plant. They sought pay raises of 3.50 weekly plus fringe benefits, aiming to pressure management after a rejected contract. Lorna said the strike shows they mean business on a busy pay day.

Wilfred Swan Federal Union Chevrolet Hilda Lorna

Shots Break Out in Haiti Amid Army Coup

In Port au Prince Haiti sporadic shooting erupted as Brig Gen Leon Cantave urged troops outside the capital to rise in war after a six month political crisis. Cantave, who toppled the ruling executive with two presidential hopefuls, refused to surrender and holed up in a cafe with hundreds of soldiers guarding him. Col Pierre Armand had taken over army headquarters in a coup and attempted to eject Cantave from command.

Port AU Prince Ilaili Waiti Leon Cantave Pierre Armand Cantive

Eisenhower rejects standby authority on consumer credit

The White House announced that President Eisenhower will not ask Congress for standby authority to regulate consumer installment credit. The Federal Reserve Board recommended against new legislation, noting installment buying remains manageable and losses to lenders have not been large.

Washington INS White House Eisenhower Congress Federal Reserve Board Council of Economic Advisers

White Sox Blank Tribe Behind Donovan One-Hitter

Donovans one hitter limited Cleveland to four runs worth of support as the White Sox beat the Tribe 4 0 on Saturday. Ked die Robinson doubled in the second inning for Chicago. Minnie Minoso homered off Barry Wynn. Shantz, Yankees win. Slaughter, Mania, Skowron homer as New York tops Washington 8 1. Baltimore earns 12 0 win over Boston as Red Sox errors and light hitting spoil the day.

Cleveland AM Diek Donovan Cleveland Chicago White Sox Tribe Keddie Robinson Chicago Neale Fox Minnie Minose Barry Wynn Shantz Yanks New York Enos Slaughter Mickey Mantlh Wil Skowron Bobby Shanty New York Yankees Washington Kyaltimore Baltimore Boston Red Sox Tilly Lees

Tragic Train Collision Injures 9-Month-Old Boy

Nathan Clemons, nine months old, was struck by a Burlington freight train in a rural area. He suffered a fractured skull, fractures to both legs, and a broken rib and was hospitalized in poor condition.

Nathan Clemons P. Z. Conners Ollumwa Burlington Nathan Alvin Clemons

Cloudy Weekend Forecast for Iowa

A weather outlook for Iowa calls for overall cloudiness this weekend with limited sunshine. Temperatures remain mild with daytime highs in the 40s and overnight lows near freezing across most counties.

Iowa

ABC Apology to PA Chiatle Sat

Weather bulletin warns of scattered severe thunderstorms and possible tornadoes across extreme northwest Iowa on weekend. ABC network to air public apology to Police Chief William Parker of Los Angeles for part in Mickey Cohen broadcast incident.

Kew Tawa Los Angeles INS Weather Bureau Spe Aietian Broadcasting Spirit Lake Abc-Tv Network Tian Mike Wall Land Cohen al Cedar Rapids Hig Atelinch Municipal Airport Labout

Eisenhower Approves Limited Disarmament Steps With Russia

President Eisenhower approves a U S disarmament proposal to curb sudden attacks and pursue limits on nuclear and conventional weapons. Secretary Dulles says the plan aims to safeguard U S interests while enabling progress toward an accord with the Soviet Union amid allied discussions.

Sy Joseph Singer Washington INS Eisenhower U.S Russia State Dulles White Rouge Dulles

Born After Death Of Mother Dies Child Born

In Chicago a baby was delivered by cesarean section about five minutes after the mother's death from traffic injuries. The infant reportedly survived, with details pending.

Chicago

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