Floods Drive Massive Evacuations Across Texas Oklahoma and Arkansas
Heavy rains unleashed floods in Texas Oklahoma and Arkansas forcing thousands from homes. Moffett Oklahoma residents fled to Fort Smith Arkansas as Arkansas river breached levees. Dallas Fort Worth saw 2500 to 5000 evacuated with fears of continued rising waters. Lake Texoma levels climbed near spillway prompting evacuations downstream. Across Missouri Arkansas delta 160000 acres submerged with 15 million dollars crop damage.
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Mayee Toss
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Texoma
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Missouri
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Hornerville
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Drouth
U.S. Corps of Engineers
Elgin
Austin
Colorado River
Beaver
Cow Creeks
Waurika
Washita River
Klatoma
Radiation Hazard Called Inevitable in Atomic Debate
Washington inspectors report the Armie Energy Commission cites radiation hazards as an inseparable result of both military and peaceful atomic development. Charles L. Punhem testifies at congressional hearings that any increase in exposure is tied to nuclear use, while Dunham argues the price must be weighed against stockpiling and peaceful industry. Senator Andersen questions retroactive poison from peaceful tests. Punham says no expected danger if plants run normally.
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Armie Energy Commission
Charles L. Punhem
Congressional Atomic Energy Committee
Dunham
Andersen
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AEC
No Dio Trial For Now Pair Silent Witnesses Force Delays
The federal case against John Dioguardi and three others in Victor Riesel's acid-blinding was postponed after key witnesses refused to testify. U S Attorney Paul Williams cited underworld power and gangster ethics as reasons for delaying the trial and pledged continued investigations. Judge William Herlands oversaw the proceedings and two witnesses had already been jailed for contempt.
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New York
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Johnny Dio
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Victor Riesel
U.S
Paul Williams
Williams
Underworld
Department of Justice
William Herlands
Gandelfo Miranti
Domenico Bando
Anrstions
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Cherry-Burrell names H H Cherry Jr president
Howard H. Cherry Jr was elected president of Cherry Burrell Corporation at a Chicago board meeting, succeeding his brother who resigned. He remains a director and will commute to Chicago while continuing Cedar Rapids duties. He has been with the firm since 1945 and now leads Cedar Rapids division.
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Dar Wapidn News
Howard H. Cherry, Jr
Cherry- Burrell Corporation
Moncay
Chicago
H. H. Cherry
Tobn G. Cherry
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Burrell
Cedar Rapids
Cherry
Nassau Street
Adenauer Dulles Meet on Disarmament Policy
West German Chancellor Adenauer met with Secretary of State Dulles at the State Department to discuss disarmament and German unification. The talks followed informal discussions with President Eisenhower at Gettysburg and included US officials and five German advisers.
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Gettysburg
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John Swall
Washington
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Dulles
Germany
Rome
State Department
von Brennane
David Bruce
Prison Fines for Pension Fund Violations Proposed by Administration
Washington officials urged Congress to authorize prison terms and fines for violations of proposed pension and welfare fund laws. Labor Secretary Mitchell called for annual disclosures and penalties up to five years in prison or a 6000 dollar fine for embezzlement or destruction of records. The plan would let a federal agency investigate and issue subpoenas, with the Labor Department administering the program.
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Senate Labor Committee
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Two Killed in Dixie Strike in Gunterville Alabama
Two men were killed and at least seven wounded in a nickel line battle on a construction job at the Gulf States project in Gunterville. The fatalities were William Harlson of Albertville and John Ward of Parsons. A barricade dispute and non strikers sparked the violence as workers confronted pickets near a Cotton Prod odust Association feed mill.
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Warrance
Cotton Prodocess Association
Gulf States Construction Company
Atlanta
Willian Harl|son
Albertville
Bowling Green
Ohio
John Ward
Parsons
Kan
Jers
Marsinal
Delta Tau Deltas
McDonald
U.S
Samaritans Help Tornado Victims In Kansas City
Wil lard J Strauss and his family lost their home to a recent tornado and found aid from strangers. His father-in-law John Harvey traveled from Van Meter Illinois to help while the family sheltered at a hotel. Airline trainees paid for their breakfast and the dentist listed the bill as paid in full.
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Kansas City
Willard J. Strauss
Strauss
John Harvey
van Meter
Ill
Strauss Ebrek
Store Hours Adjusted for Memorial Day Week
Tuesday night opening is recommended for this week only to balance the usual Thursday schedule. Stores will be closed Thursday for the Memorial Day holiday.
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West Cer Rapids
Diamond Ring Stolen From Home In Sunday Theft
Olis Chadima reported a $70 cash loss and a $450 diamond ring stolen from a cash box in his Cedar Avenue NW home between 2 and 3 AM Sunday. He said the ring belonged to his late wife and that he found the box missing upon returning home after a late outing.
Snags on Trading Stamp Case Seen
Washington AP reports the Federal Trade Commission faces snags in building a case against major trading stamp companies for alleged illegal business practices. Officials refuse to confirm or deny progress, with nearly two months since tentative complaints were drafted and no decision announced.
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Federal Trade Commission
Commissio
Weeks Attacks Budget Butchers Threatening Peace
Secretary of Commerce Weeks denounced "budget butchers" who he said would undermine national security and peace by cutting defense spending. He warned lawmakers against yielding to pressure to slash budgets and urged a careful review before harming the nation's economic and military strength.
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Supreme Court Rules Tax Evasion Case Must Use Felony Punishment
The Supreme Court 7-2 ruled that misdemeanor tax dodging penalties cannot be used in income tax violations, affecting cases against Costello and tens of others. Justices Douglas and Black dissented, warning the decision upends numerous convictions and could require resentencing or release for many defendants.
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Coshlin Streich
Obituary: Joseph Ohsman Dies in Illinois at 79
Joseph Ohsman longtime Cedar Rapids merchant and former Kilwinning Lodge of Perfection head died in Evanston Illinois after a brief illness He had lived in Cedar Rapids 40 years and was 79 He is survived by his wife four daughters three brothers and a sister Burial will be at Behn Yernel Ieme Friends may call at the chapel Tuesday afternoon.
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Minn
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Mankilo
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East Orange
Lena Ranm
Kansas City
Turner Chipet
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Planning Long Weekend at Farm Gettysburg Texas
President and Mrs. Fisentower will spend a long Memorial day weekend at Gettysburg Farm. The president plans to arrive Thursday and stay through Sunday, enjoying the historic site.
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Fisentower
Gettysburg
Thoreday
Daly Balks at Wallace on What’s My Line Show
New York journal American reports a last minute switch on the What’s My Line program after Mike Wallace faced an on camera clash with Daly as ABC vice president refused to appear with Wallace. Sammy Davis Jr. finally appeared as the mystery guest amid Daly’s objections.
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New York journal-American
John Italy
Mike ‘Wallace
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Miley
Cohen
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American Broadcasting Company
Wallace
ABC
Sammy Navis, Jr
Journal-American
Daly
Grunewalds Appeal Won Over Tax Fixing Case
The U S Supreme Court ordered retrials for Henry Grunewald and two co defendants in a $160000 tax fixing shakedown. The court reversed their conspiracy convictions citing improper jury charge. Grunewald age 64 Bolleh age 61 Halperin age 71 were involved with Patulla Modes and Gotham Bee l Company. They had been free on bond pending appeal.
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Henry
Grunewald
Daniel Rolich
Max Thiperin
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Revenus
Halperin
New York
Patulla Modes
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Gotham Bee! Company
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G O P Eyes 300 Million House Boost In Budget Battle
House Republicans agreed to push for restoring about 300 million dollars of the 92.587 billion defense cuts in Eisenhower’s budget as Democrats hold a 30 vote majority. They expect to seek Senate battle while aiming to keep modest restoral in the defense package.
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Senate
United Fund Receives Endorsement From Nursing Association
The Public Health Nursing Association board of directors unanimously endorsed the United Fund at a Monday meeting with seventeen members present. The fund supports visiting nurses for Cedar Rapids public health work and sponsors Camp Goat Health, while remaining tied to the Community Chest in a plan to become the United Fund through agency cooperation this week.
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