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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1958

Page

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Demos Back Opposition To Tax Cut

Speaker Rayburn and Rep. Mills oppose broad tax cuts this year. Eisenhower supports delaying reductions to protect revenue and curb inflation. Senate Republican leaders echo concern over recession, inflation and a widening deficit. A small business relief bill may come, but treasury cautions on any cut.

Demos Washington Rayburn D-Texas Eisenhower Rep Mills D-Ark House Ways and Means Senate Knowland Calif G.O.P Secretary-Treasury Anderson Treasury

Stritch Burial Set in Chicago After Cardinal’s Death

Rome AP report says Samuel Cardinal Stritch lay in state at the pontifical college in Rome where Americans study for the priesthood. The archbishop of Chicago died in Rome on Tuesday after circulatory ailments since his April 25 arrival to assume his post. Funeral mass planned Thursday before body flies to Chicago for burial.

Rome Samuel Cardinal Stritch Pontifical College Chicago Sanatrix Clinic Pius XII

Iowa to issue 26 million Korean veterans bonus bonds

Iowa sold 26 million dollar Korean bonus bonds to a group of over 100 banks and firms at par and maximum 21 4 percent interest. The sale, after months of waiting and an earlier failed bid, paves the way for Korea veterans to receive bonuses this fall with payments up to 500 dollars based on service months.

Des Moines Iowa M. L. Abrahamson Harry Westphal Iowa- Des Moines National Bank

Wayland Chamber President Resigns Amid Demands

La fayette Stuch of Wayland Michigan resigns as president of the Wayland Chamber of Commerce citing mounting responsibilities at home after becoming father to his fourth set of twins.

Wayland, Mich Lafayette Stuch Wayland Chamber of Commerce

Deadline Thursday for Memorial Gifts to Camp Good Health

The Gazette reminds readers gifts to the Camp Good Health Fund must arrive by 5 p.m. Thursday for Friday Memorial Day acknowledgement. Donations listed include in memory of Esther and Archie Eckert Jr and contributions from local groups such as The Hesperian club and United Spanish War Veterans. Still to be raised totals 5 313 03 within an 8485 00 already raised and 3171 97 acknowledged.

Cedar Rapids News Camp Good Health Fund Gazette M. K Eneoy Esther Hesperian Club Dows United Spanish War Veterans Archie Eckert, Jr Archie R. Soere

Desegregation Begins in Louisville Public Housing

In Louisville AP reports a Negro family moved into a previously all white housing project marking official desegregation across eight public housing developments with no incidents recorded.

Louisville

Plane Safety Corridor Set

A Civil Aeronautics Board member said a transcontinental super skyway will be created soon with first operable steps in July. The 40 mile wide corridor would run from New York to Los Angeles and San Francisco, with altitude from 18 000 to 35 000 feet and ground controlled monitoring of every flight.

New York UPS Civil Aeronautics Board Egw Washington San Francisco Los Angeles CAB G. Joseph Minetti

Sub Skates Endurance Undersea Record Sparks Naval Hype

Two atom submarines Skate and Seawolf set new undersea endurance marks with 31 days and 30 days submerged during a training run. Admiral Burke hailed the feat as a major breakthrough with implications beyond undersea warfare as the Skipjack joined the scene.

Groton Burke Thames River Sonarman Louis E. Kleinlein The Skate Mess Hall

Alaska Statehood Bid Killed in House Vote

The House voted 144 to 106 to strike out the enacting clause of a bill to grant Alaska statehood. The measure faces possible reversal or ratification on a roll call planned for Wednesday.

Washington House Alaska

Lightning Strikes Jammed Portland Bus

A lightning bolt struck a crowded Portland trolley bus at a busy intersection, igniting a large fire. Fifty passengers escaped amid singed hair and smoke, thirteen hospitalized for non critical burns, and the $20 000 bus burned for about thirty minutes before firefighters extinguished the blaze.

Portland Ore Walter Nabors

Local man banked blood donations totals surpassing seven gallons

Joseph Kerkofski, 48, of Moline, has donated about 712 gallons of blood since World War II to Clinton and other locations. After being told to rest when he tried to donate again, he offered $5 to the Red Cross and recalled giving 60 pints to Red Cross and 20 pints to Veterans Administration.

Clinton Joseph, Kerkofski Moline Kerkofski Red Cross Veterans Administration John Deere

Arson Strikes Villa La Main in Skokie

In Skokie two masked men drenched Villa La Main with gasoline and set it afire, forcing owners into a wash room. Fire damage is estimated at 300000 dollars. Police note similar suspects in an earlier May arson at Allgauer's Fireside in Lincoln Wood.

Chicago Villa la Main Skokie Allgauer Lincolnwood

Floridan Listed As Rebel Pilot

Indonesian army reports Allan Pope of Miami pilot of the rebel bomber shot down May 18 was captured with another airman. Pope, 30, with a wife and two children, formerly a US Air Force lieutenant, was with Civil Air Transport in Formosa and admitted receiving $10 000 from the rebels.

Jakarta Allan Pope Miami Army Pope Civil Air Transport Formosa C.A.T

Ruling Party and Leftists Tie Gains in Italy Election

Italy's Christian Democrats increased parliamentary share but failed to secure a majority, facing a coalition need. Communist Socialist left and leftist groups gained, while Monarchists and Fascists fell. Senate results show 122 seats for CD, 60 for Communists, and 7 for Monarchists amid a 596-seat chamber.

Rome Italy Christian Democrats NATO Russia Khrushchev Stalin Senate Interior Ministry Social Democrats Left Socialists South Tyrol Volkspartei

Spotty Rains and Hail Sweep Iowa States

A spring storm crossed Iowa bringing heavy rain and hail to scattered towns. Popejoy reported 1.68 inches, Garner and Britt hail the size of walnuts, with soaking rain in Dows, Iowa Falls, Eldora, and Marshalltown. Temperatures were projected to climb into the 80s by midweek with mild, clearing skies afterward.

Towa Iowa Iowa River Minnesota Popejoy Franklin Garner Britt Dows Iowa Falls Eldora Marshalltown Kalona Iowa City

Burglar Steals Safe From Forest Hill Church

A burglar robbed Forest Hill Methodist church in Jackson of a safe. The safe reportedly held 300 sermons, raising questions about the intruder's motive and the potential need for reflection.

Jackson Miss UPI Forest Hill

House Rented In 2 Hours Advert Says

The advertisement claims a house was rented in two hours with full basement modern amenities and water furnished. The ad promotes Gazette Want Ads for quick results in buying selling or renting and offers a seven day plan pay for six days get the seventh free.

Gazette

De Gaulle Moves to Form Government as Pflimlin Resists

Premier Pflimlin refuses to resign prompting De Gaulle to press for a new government. A confidence vote will decide Pflimlin’s fate while De Gaulle secures support amid Socialist and Communist opposition. A general strike idles coal fields and factories as De Gaulle proceeds with secrecy.

Paris Pierre Pflimlin Charles de Gaulle Pflimlin Rene Coty National Assembly de Gaulle Gaston de Bonneval

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