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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1955

Page

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Eisenhower comments on China and Big Four plans

President says China’s release of four Americans may ease Far East tensions but the situation warrants watching. He outlines thoughts on Nixon, party ticket timing, and Congress roles, with plans for four to six atomic agreements and a June San Francisco trip for UN anniversary ceremonies.

Chine China Far East Aeey Browshers Congress Turkey San Francisco The U. N

Tipton Clubs Defy Mixed Drink Regulations Denied

District Judge AFF. Mexwood issues ruling overruling a challenge by Tipton clubs to a prohibition on mixed drinks. The decision clarifies that exemptions in section 136.81 do not erase restrictions under section 334.20 in the club drink operations dispute.

Holiday Toll Sets Record During Memorial Day Weekend

Associated Press reports record holiday fatalities as Memorial Day weekend increases traffic deaths. The three-day period saw 365 deaths on Tuesday, plus 129 drownings and 86 other accident fatalities, pushing the total to 580.

Associated Press

Bottle men dodge law to pour liquor in taverns case

A countryman argues 1955 legislature disallowed private clubs selling liquor but allows prosecutions of bottle men who hire others to pour whisky. Polk County Attorney Tapscott notes prior dismissals under a 1940 ruling that the law targeted permit holders only. The dispute centers on whether tavern owners or their agents can be charged for liquor on premises.

Deyten Savevn Ceamtryman Polk County Atty Leo J. Tapscott Countryman

Ford and UAW impose secrecy lid on talks

Detroit AP report says Ford Motor Company and the CIO United Auto Workers impose 24 hour secrecy on strike threatening negotiations. The move aims to limit information while talks continue on wage and contract issues.

Detroit Ford’ Motor Company CIO United Auto Workers Am Ae

Soviet Leaders Tour Yugoslavia in Two Day North Visit

Soviet leaders Khrushchev Bulganin and Mikoyan began a two day tour of northern Yugoslavia visiting Postojna as part of a state visit. They met regional officials and observers described the trip as a show of Soviet Yugoslav relations during the thaw.

Postojna Yugoslavia Russia Nikita Khrushchev Bulganin Mikoyan

Three Killed by Seserks Goon to Bayton Banks

Fragmentary notice reports a deadly incident with three people killed and names partially legible. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR text, but the event appears to involve a confrontation or assault resulting in multiple fatalities. Further readable identifiers are not present.

Seserks Bayton Banks

Stevenson Likely to Accept Democratic Presidential Nomination

New York Times reports that Adlai Stevenson would accept the Democratic nomination in 1956. A Chicago source says he has a firm conclusion Republicans cannot govern at a critical point, with no public statement until late summer.

New York Adisi Stevevenson New York Times Times Richard J. H. Johnston Chicago Stevenson Johnston

Tito Not So Sure Of Comrade Tag

An eye witness account recalls the Soviet Yugoslav talks opening in Belgrade on Friday with Tito and Khrushchev clashing over a salutation. Khrushchev urges comrades while Tito hesitates, saying we shall see about that. The exchange underscores tensions in early discussions between the two blocs.

Tito Tag Postojna Yugoslavia Belgrade Nikita S. Khrushchev Khrushchev Communist Party

Kin To Be Flown to Hawaii for Reunion With Airmen

The Fischer family celebrates the release of Capt. Harold E. Fischer Jr., prisoner of Communist China, after more than two years. They plan a Honolulu reunion, with his wife and grandson aboard the flight, as the long wait ends.

Hawaii Bor Swra City Harold E. Fischer Harold Fischer, Jr China Fischers Harold III Honolulu Mrs. Fischer Harold

State Rejects Council Width for Paving on Highway 74

The State Highway Commission denied Cedar Rapids a 45 foot paving width on the extension of Highway 74 to join with F avenue NW. Engineer Butter said the 24 foot width suffices given intercity traffic from Palo to Cedar Rapids, and any widening would benefit nearby property owners and city traffic. City councilmen filed the message, while rumors noted Governor Hoegh's orders limiting four lane paving until two lane roads improve. The letter hoped the width dispute would not delay the project.

Aetter Gem Baginear Jobs Coder Rapits Butter Highway Commission Pale Cedar Rapids Leo Hoegh Iowa Commission Palo F Avenue Edgewood Road Thirteenth Street

Four Freed Yanks Head For Hawaii

AP reports four American airmen freed from imprisonment in Hong Kong after months in Manchuria reach Hong Kong. They arrive by train, are greeted by U S officials, and speak of relief and good spirits.

Hawaii Groimwes Hong Kong Myers Mnist Caina Stevy Gawaiien Swanion Coeearal Air Force Simpson U. S. Air Jen Treswiteche

Cedar Rapids Dog Rabies Ordinance Sparks Debate

The 12 member dog ordinance committee voted on compulsory rabies inoculation for Cedar Rapids dogs. A majority urged annual vaccination for all dogs while Humane Society President Joseph Sadowsky warned enforcement would be problematic.

Cedar Rapids Humane Society Joseph Sadowsky

City dog ordinance under debate in Cedar Rapids council

Cedar Rapids leaders study an animal control measure tied to year round dog restraint compulsory licensing and rabies vaccination. debate focuses on leash length cost and enforcement while the Humane Society warns of contract renewal if vaccination is mandated. supporters urge local action on segregation policy lingered in national headlines.

Sadowsky Oscar Anderson J. W. Albright Max Zidmer Larry Hawks Russell Anthony Humane Society Washington Supreme Court Wipes Lower Courss

Crocodile Sighted Near Clinton Slough Warns to Children

Clinton police warn children to stay away from Beaver slough banks after a five foot female crocodile is spotted in recent days. Seven young crocs have been captured nearby and the reptile likely arrived via the Mississippi river by the McCarthy Improvement Company during the Clinton bridge project.

Clinton Beaver Slough Glen Noble Mississippi River Gulf of Mexico McCarthy Improvement Company Clinton Bridge West Indies Florida Ecuador

Job Openings at Health Camp

Four positions on Camp Good Health staff remain open including a cook and assistant cook a truck driver and a custodian. Applicants should contact A. T. Pleune camp manager at 1946 Bever Avenue SE or call 2 3393 about 8 a m. Jobs begin June 20.

Cedar Rapids Camp Good Health A. T. Pleune Bever Avenue SE

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