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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1958
Page
12
Forecast mostly cloudy with no major temperature change through Saturday. Scattered showers or thunderstorms statewide Friday night. Lows 45 to 63, highs near normal 77 north to 72 south. Rainfall about 1 inch, mainly early period and again Monday or Tuesday.
Eight volunteers were cited by the Towa Division of American Cancer Society for contributing to Linn County Cancer Crusade efforts that exceeded a 36900 dollar total toward a 34700 dollar goal. John Healy of Mason City flew to Cedar Rapids to present the awards at a Linn County Cancer Society meeting at the Roosevelt hotel.
Senator Stennis challenged the legality of payments to Arkansas National Guardsmen during federal service in the school integration crisis. He wrote to the comptroller general asking for review, warning that the Little Rock troop use could set a precedent a future president might misuse. He stressed the comptroller general is a legislative officer and urged constitutional concerns.
In Moscow Khrushchev lauded pianist Van Cliburn and the Philadelphia Orchestra for drawing the United States and the Soviet Union closer. Dowling, chairman of the American National Theater and Academy, quoted Khrushchev as calling Cliburn warm and captivating. He spoke for 15 minutes about exchanges of U S and Soviet artists and mentioned potential U S musical comedies and a Ukrainian dancer group. West Germany signaled continued support for allied troops, while discussions with France and Britain on troop levels continued.
Three scientists show that emotional stress from tax deadlines raises cholesterol and hastens blood coagulation. In a five month study with 50 accountants, diet and exercise stayed constant while heat or sense of urgency varied, linking stress to heart attack risk.
The Miss Eastern Iowa float lineup includes Gretchen DenQuden of Grundy Center and 44 candidates in convertibles, with the Jefferson band and air force march leading the parade along downtown routes. Civic leaders, judges, and local bands from Washington and Charles City prep the night show with concerts and precision maneuvers as a crowd gathers for the introduction of Miss DenOuden and band queen nominees.
The Courthouse program features Miss Ekstrom demonstrations with fire batons and a double finale announcing Miss Eastern Iowa 1958. A massed band of 2500 musicians conducts under Col J Howard, with scholarships and radio phonograph prizes to the school and Coe College.
Secretary of Defense McElroy denied reports the United States plans to move NATO facilities from Paris due to civil strife in France. He said nothing of that sort is under consideration and the United States is watching developments with interest.
Three cars collided in Brownsville Pennsylvania during a drag race injuring two and killing three occupants from the nearby Isabela mining community. Raymond Pardue or Pardue, 20, and William Knight, 19, were taken into custody as Drag racing charges and failure to render aid were noted.
The submarine Stickelback sank after being rammed by destroyer escort Silverstein during anti submarine exercises off Oahu. All 74 crew members and 4 officers escaped as the submarine submerged and resurfaced before flooding and sinking in deep waters 19 miles southwest of Pearl Harbor. The Silverstein reported bow damage but required no help.
City briefs announce Legion Lanes open for bowling all summer with air conditioning. Also notes Linn County Sheriff primary on June 2 and tutoring or typing refresher courses with contact numbers. Petunia plants from Pierson's florists offered for constant color and a Marion estate sale at 1280 Oli ee listed.
Special to The Gerette Chester Jan Speed 18 a Manchester graduate drowned in the Maquoketa river after swimming near the Quaker Mill dam. Speed attempted to swim across the river alone and vanished about 20 feet from shore. Firemen recovered the body with a grappling hook after a river 150 feet wide. Survived by parents and sister Maryett 11 services set for 9 30 am Monday at St Marys church Manchester body at Gill funeral home
Airman Duane Lehn 20 wrecked a car in a brakeless plunge down a hill into the center of a busy district. He avoided pedestrians and after a chaotic dash through crowded blocks escaped with minor injuries along with the other driver whose car was demolished. Bystanders estimated his speed near 79 miles an hour.
A lone gunman robbed the Zenwood branch of Troy Laundry on Thursday afternoon taking 31.60 from the cash register. Dorothy Hawkins and Mrs. Robert McCreedy, two drive in employees at 3200 First Ave NE, were alone in the shop when he ordered them to a restroom and counted to 100 before emerging. He wore a gray hat, a light summer suit, and was described as 60 to 60 years old.
In Panama and Seoul reports, a Korean soldier allegedly pushed from a speeding train by a U S Army sergeant triggered days of violence. The incident followed student protests over Education Minister Victor Juliao and led to mediation offers to curb National Guard power and reform schools.
The notice lists several deaths including a Mt. Vernon resident linked to demonstrations and a 8-year release noted, plus Baxter G. Jones of Palo and Charles Franklin McIntosh of SE Cedar Rapids. It details survivors, service times at local churches, burial plans, and calling hours at Teahen and Turner chapels.
Senator Byrd announced that federal civilian employees increased by 9 255 in April. The figure reflects continued growth in government staffing during the month.
A government report shows unemployment among insured workers fell for the fifth straight week, with Michigan and Pennsylvania leading declines. The May figures reflect spring construction activity and continued exhaustion of benefit rights, while initial claims dropped to 924,500 as states reported fewer layoffs.
Harold Lee Gibeaut, a Mechanicville businessman, died suddenly Thursday at his home. A 1900 July 18 birth in Mechanicville, he studied at the University of Iowa and UC. He later joined banking, real estate and insurance with his father, Harry. Survivors include his mother Blanche, wife Rosemarie, and daughter Maney. Services Sunday at 2 pm in the Methodist church. Body at Horner funeral home.
About 500 people were jailed under a state of siege that resembles modified martial law, a measure expected to be lifted soon as authorities plan to restore normal rule.
Four people with race tickets were in two cars that crashed at a stoplight northeast of Indianapolis. Two men, Robert Henderson and Jane Henderson, both 35, died. The other two occupants, Arthur Rieck 44 and Donald Schmoll 25, were hospitalized in serious condition. Rueck, driving drunk, ran the red light and broadside the Henderson vehicle. he faces charges of drunken driving and reckless homicide.
ST. LOUIS AP Charles and Patricia Frye married as teens in Nashville and graduate from St. Louis University. Charles, summa cum laude, earns a four year scholarship and a Yale fellowship for a PhD in international relations. Patricia, with high school honors, expects to pursue teaching history or a master's degree.
In a humorous column Hal Rosie notes men use illness as a social device during winter. A sick day signals sympathy, but a man may face mockery if he falls ill on the eve of summer, provoking awkward family talk, job duties, and office banter.
Cedar Rapids retailers plan summer hours from May 31 to August 30 with a 5 p.m. closing, as recommended by the Retail Merchants Bureau of the Cedar Rapids Chamber. Stores may choose opening times of 9 or 9:30 a.m. and start date on Saturday or next Monday, while regular closings revert to 4:30 p.m. The plan keeps one late night per week on Thursdays until 9 p.m.
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