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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1953

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Rhee Heads Toward Break With United States Over Korea Truce

South Korea risks a split with the United States as tensions rise over a new Allied truce plan. Rhee objects to UN proposals allowing the General Assembly to decide prisoner exchanges and boycotts Panmunjom talks. Clark visits Rhee in Seoul as disputes sharpen, signaling a potential open split.

Seoul U. N. General Assembly Hhee South Korea F.O.K Republic of Korea U. S U.N Mark W. Clark Rhee Internatio Tokyo United Nations High Command Clark Choi Duk Shin Rega R.o.ks United Nations Choi Munsan Panmunjom Korea United States Chiang Kai-shek Ethia

Iowa Armory Construction Program Set

The Iowa National Guard will launch a multi million dollar construction program across 15 cities financed mainly with federal funds. Projects include armory facilities in Estherville Algona Eagle Grove Cherokee Centerville Muscatine and more plus a new national air guard base in Des Moines and a hangar at Boone. Total cost around two hundred eighteen thousand dollars for armory upgrades and vehicle stations with private capital amortized over 20 years.

Des Moines Iowa National Guard Fred C. Tandy Iowa National Air Guard Tandy National Guard Estherville Algona Eagle Grove Cherokee Centerville Muscatine Humbold Waterloo Mason City Fort Tdodge Red Oak Mason’ City Fort Dodge Ecs Executive Council Storm Lake Red Osk

Nehru Endorses Latest UN Korea Proposals

Prime Minister Nehru in New Delhi said he has seen and endorsed the latest United Nations proposals on Korea. His confirmation signals support from India for the UN backed plan amid ongoing tensions on the Korean peninsula.

Nebru New Delhi Nehru U.N Korea

Baptists Probe Technique Debate In Congress

Denver dispatch reports the American Baptist convention criticizing congressional investigation methods as character assassination by association. The item notes Sunday remarks on tactics used by federal committees and the potential impact on religious groups in public scrutiny.

Denver American Baptist’ Convention Congressional

Carpenters Approve Wage Increase in Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids carpenters voted to raise wages by 74.5 cents an hour. John Evans of the Building Trades Council announced the settlement on Tuesday. Glaziers in the painters union also approved a 10 cent hourly boost to 2.34 dollars, while painters had previously accepted a 1.5 cent rise. Five of eleven unions have yet to sign including laborers iron workers sheet metal workers roofers and teamsters.

Cedar Booths Cedar Rapids John Evans Building Trades Council Evans Aio Glaziers Painters Union

Active Democrats Vote To Dissolve AID In Iowa Politics

Herschel Loveless of Ottumwa created the AID after the 1952 election to aid campaigns for Democrats. The group voted Tuesday to dissolve and reintegrate with the regular party. Loveless lost the governor race to Beardsley after defeating Wearin for the nomination. Iowa Democratic chairman Jake More welcomed AID members into the party fold. DES MOINES UP reports on the move.

Iowa Democrats Herschel Loveless Ottumwa Loveless William 5. Beardsley Otha Wearin Hastings Wearin Jake More Iowa Democratic A.D Des Moines

Two Children Dead in Discarded Refrigerator Discovered

AP report from Rockford indicates two children suffocated Monday after being locked inside a discarded refrigerator used by neighborhood youths to store mud pies.

Rockford

Hotel Maid Rewarded by Lonely Guest’s Will

Bridget Hennessy, an Irish hotel maid, tended a reclusive elderly guest at the Delmonico for 15 months and received five bank accounts totaling 23 700 dollars in the deceased Mary Campbell's will. The room yielded bank books and a will naming trustees for the accounts. The maid announced she was no longer a hotel employee as the money’s fate moved forward.

New York Bridget- Hennessy Kilkenny Ireland Mrs. Hennessy Mary D. D. Campbell Delmonico Social Register Hennessy

Paratrooper Learns to Fall After 11-Story Plunge

Chicago steam fitter Grace Sate een Grace 27 working for the Chicago Housing Authority said his paratrooper training helped him relax when a pneumatic drill kicked and threw him from the eleventh floor. He plunged to a brick scaffold on the third floor, bounced, and survived with only a broken rib.

Chicago Chicago Housing Authority

Republicans Push to Cut Voting Age to 18 Nationwide

Vice President Nixon urged lowering the voting age from 21 to 18 as GOP leaders launch a nationwide drive. National Chairman Leonard Hall praised 19-year-olds as well informed, while House Judiciary Chair Reed urged caution, noting voting requires maturity. Georgia currently allows 18-year-olds to vote.

John A. Goldsmith Washington Nixon G.o.p.igh Eisenhower A. Reti G.O.P Leonard Hall Heed Keating Georgia

Accountants and Defense Budget Clash in Washington

Washington reels as critics charge that accountants ordered air force budget cuts without military advice. Gen. Vandenberg says he was not consulted and the decision rested with the NSC. Rep. Price accuses Budget Director Dodge of sidelining the joint chiefs and questions defense planning. Senate Democrats threaten to curb foreign aid while opposing aviation cuts.

Washington Eisenhower Hoyt S. Vandenberg Air Force Vandenberg National Security Council Rep. Price Dtil House Armed Services Committee Dodge Joint Chiefs of Staff Price Defense Wison Wilson Senate Sen Russell Maybank S.C Mutual Security Administration Joint Chiefs of ‘Staff

Father recounts refusing Romanian spy pressure to save sons

A naturalized Romanian American father, C Georgescu, told reporters he and his wife chose to risk their children rather than spy for the Romanian government. The incident followed the expulsion of Romanian envoy Cheeta Zambezi after a blackmailing offer to collaborate politically. The father cited the May 20 telephone call and a photograph of his sons Constantin, 19, and Peter, 14, as key elements.

Red Washington Anessa Ate Department Cheeta Zambezi Legation Georgescu New York Costa Peter Romania Popular Republic Ameri- Washit FBI Mat

Romanian Diplomat Ordered Out Over Spy Blackmail Attempt

The United States declared Christache Zambeti, a Romanian legation secretary, persona non grata amid charges he attempted to coerce V. C. Georgescu, a naturalized American of Romanian descent, into spying for Romania. The State Department said the offer tied Georgescu to a plan in New York and that Zambeti’s actions were verified before the expulsion decision.

Washington State Department Christache Zambeti Legation V. C. Georgescu New York Georgescu Romano Americanu New Jersey Romania Zambeti FBI Ee Ee Department

Bond set at 75000 for Walter M Mayer on murder charge

Des Moines County District Judge E J Simmons set bail of 75000 for Walter M Mayer a 56 year old Santa Fe rancher indicted on a first degree murder charge in the May 2 shooting of John C Wisdom. County Attorney Pettit opposed the bond citing fear Mayer would flee to New Mexico and evade prosecution. Defense noted Ot tonwa bond representations and a plea may be entered soon.

Dipomenela Bertarte Mavens Chis Aurney Sea Pat Ok Cald Ottomwa Bond Pemcerm World Pribe

Haven for Polish Airman Approved

Washington dispatch says the House judiciary committee approved a haven for a Polish airman amid ongoing visa and asylum considerations. The action signals potential protections and residency steps for the individual involved.

Calvan Henry Sentenced for Traffic Violations in Los Angeles

Calvin Henry, 83, received a 60 day jail term after telling Judge Koenig he had not yet obtained a driver’s license following eight traffic violations in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles GIP Calvin Henry Sen. Koenig

Intervention by Snyder Revealed in House Probe

Washington AP report notes a Tuesday committee session disclosed that the proposed Senate bill would not be tax free. The investigation read from internal files showing that on December 1 19 Snyder called Charlee Oliphan chief counsel to the probe, linking to the inquiry's conduct.

Washington House Seretobi Duresi Snyder Charlee ‘Oliphan

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