Power Deal Review Moves to Attorney General Opinion
The Atomic Energy Commission will seek Attorney General Brownell’s opinion on whether the Dixon Yates private power contract is ready for final congressional action. Senator Hickenlooper pressed to waive the 30 day waiting period. AEC Chief Legal Counsel: contract ready to act but not signed. Nichols pledged to obtain the AG opinion before proceeding.
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Hickenlooper
Nichols
AEC
Lewis Strauss
Commission
Davies Asks Charges Be Made Public
Washington insiders report Secretary of State Dulles refused to confirm if charges against Career Diplomat John Paton Davies Jr. will be made public. Davies urged full disclosure to let history judge if he was wronged after being dismissed from the foreign service after 23 years of service.
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Davies
Washington
INS
State Department
John Paton Davies, Jr
Secretary of State
Dulles
Foreign Service
Lima
Peru
Sen
McCarthy
Truman
Department
Henry Suydam
Senate Internal Security Subcommittee
U.S
Justice Department
China
Congressional
Patrick J. Hurley
Emergency Doctor Service Set Up By Linn County Society
The Linn County Medical Society announced a Cedar Rapids emergency doctor panel to assist residents without an on call physician. Patients contact the Physicians and Surgeons Exchange at 2-1159, with a log kept and monthly audits to prevent abuse. All Cedar Rapids doctors under 60 will participate and standard society fees apply.
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Cedar Rapids
Linn County Medical Society
Medical Society
Physicians and Surgeons Exchange
Emergency Medical Committee
Cedar Rapid
Hermit Sailor Willis Reveals Nervous Ordeal at Sea
William Willis, 61, solo Pacific navigator, details a severe nerve illness during the first leg of his balsa raft voyage to Samoa. He recounts weakening pain, mental anguish, and repeated SOS radio attempts, part of his 18 part exclusive series in The Gazette.
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William Willis
Pacific
Samoa
the Gazette
Willis
The
Cedar Rapids
Teenage inmate confesses nurse slaying in Kalamazoo
In Kalamazoo Michigan an 18 year old inmate Louis Maurice Smith confessed to strangling 21 year old nurse Marilyn Kraai at Kalamazoo state mental hospital. He admitted luring her to a basement hydrotherapy room on the pretext of reclaiming playing cards.
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Kalamazoo
Mich
Louis Maurice Smith
Marilyn Kraai
Kalamazoo State Mental Hospital
Marilyn
Victor Beck
Smith
Beck
Norwood teen confesses to murder of 15 year old
District Attorney Myron Lane said a 15-year-old boy, Peter Makarewicz Jr., confessed to killing Geraldine Annese also 15. He said the slaying occurred in the cellar of Annese's home and the body was dragged to a nearby garage where it was found. The suspect was restrained by police after being attacked by Annese's step brother, Philip Derose, who wailed over the tragedy.
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Norwood
Mass
Myron Lane
Geraldine Annese
Lane
Peter Makarewicz, Jr
Annese
Philip Derose
Peter
Eleanor Unhurt In Studio Blast
Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt visiting the Desperate Hours set when a Klieg light exploded on the Hollywood studio causing Bogart to be cut on the face. Officials say Roosevelt escaped injury as her back was turned to the light.
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Hollywood
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Humphrey Bogart
Bogart
London man fined for alleged attempt to strangle conductor
Bernard Hawley, 29, was fined $2.80 after an alleged attempt to strangle Bus Conductor William Henry Lloyd when Lloyd asked for fare. The incident occurred in London.
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London
LLP
Bernard Hawley
William Henry Lloyd
Lloyd
Evy Praised by Fans After Homecoming Rally Gift
Iowa fans raise 10 pledges to buy a 1955 Cadillac Eldorado for Coach Forest Evashevski after a pep rally loss to Michigan and Ohio State. Bill Gray and Howard Hall led the gift committee as Evy honored his players and staff with gifts and praise.
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Iowa City
Iowa
Forest Evashevski
Evy
State of Iowa
Bill Gray
Cedar Rapids
Michigan
Ohio State
Gray
Howard Hall
George Foerstner
Amana
Judge Probes Juror About Husband in Cleveland Robbery Case
In Cleveland, Judge Benjamin D. Nicola questioned a prospective juror about her separated status and her former husband. The exchange revealed the juror did not know her ex-husband's occupation or whereabouts, and she stated he did nothing, explaining the separation.
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Cleveland
Benjamin D. Nicola
Mr Five by Five Sought For Multi Million Bilking
Chicago police and authorities across three cities and Mexico hunted Harry Lester also known as Hy Calvert for alleged multi million bilking. Investigators say the suave con man tipped $100 to bartenders and swindled gamblers hotel and business figures in New York Buffalo Chicago of 5 to 10 million dollars. Federal action placed his assets under receivership as he remains at large. Lester, 42, weighs 280 pounds and vanished after exiting a Loop taxi October 25. Local owners recall he sometimes settled bills with large tips despite heavy debts.
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Chicago
Mexico
Harry
Lester
New York
Buffalo
L. R. P. Schoonheim
Jules
Jeselsohn
John Knight
Rush Street
Joe Bonafede
Curve
DePoy killed in crossing collision near Shellsburg
Earl DePoy 63 died after his car was struck by a Rock Island train at a Linn Benton county line crossing two miles east of Shellsburg. He was thrown from the car, died at a Cedar Rapids hospital, with coroner to determine cause. The toll for 1954 traffic fatalities reached 531.
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the Gazette
Palo—Earl DePoy
Here
DePoy
Rock Island
Linn- Benton County Line
Shellsburg
Cedar Rapids
Linn
Robert Brosh
Fry- Holland
Vinton
Iowa
Voters Defeat Edwin Rennison in State Rep Bid
Victoria Rennison bought a newspaper ad to thank voters for defeating her husband Edwin in the state representative race. She quipped he can stay home to mind his window cleaning business after the election.
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Northampton
Mass
Victoria Rennison
Edwin
Petitions urge tougher sex offense law in legislature
The Gazette reports a citizens group has sent petitions with 559 signatures calling for maximum effort in prosecuting sex offenders. A second petition to the legislature will be circulated, with letters sent to County Attorney Willis Glassgow Police Chief William Kudina and four district judges.
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Cedar Rapids
Willis Glassgow
William Kudina
District Court
Petimene
Chicago Transit Authority Buys Salt for Winter Streets
The Chicago Transit Authority announced a purchase of 300000 dollars worth of salt to treat key streets during winter weather. The acquisition aims to keep major thoroughfares passable and reduce ice hazards for city transit and road users.
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Chicago
Chicago Transit Authority
Weather report notes warmer weekend forecast
Generally fair conditions with rising temperatures. Tonight and Sunday will be warmer with lows around 32 to 36 and a high near 63.
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Eames
Girl Eight Tag Shows In London Group Exhibit
An eightyearold girl, Tania Hunter, sees her painting accepted for the London Group annual show at the New Burlington Galleries while her mother and halfbrother are rejected. The child artwork carries a 12 pounds 12 shillings price and draws icy inquiries from officials.
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London
Britain
Tania Hunter
New Burlington Galleries
Tania
Bryan Hunter
Jury Deliberations Continue in Heintze Personal Injury Suit
A Cedar Rapids youth sues Dallas and Mavis Forwarding Company and Luther Hall for 306 195 dollars after a crash nearly three years ago. Jury began deliberations Friday after trial that started October 25 with a sealed verdict option if no decision by noon Saturday. Judge J E Heiserman would open a sealed verdict Monday morning.
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Cedar Rapids
Jerry Heintze
E. E. Heintze
Dallas and Mavis Forwarding Company
Luther Hall
Hall
J. E. Heiserman
Dixon Yates bid sought guarantee for 25 year power deal
The General Accounting Office memo shows Dixon Yates groupMiddle South Utilities and Southern Company believed their 5.5 million capital and reputations would guarantee performance. The memo dated October 1954 notes technical cost uncertainties and says sponsors do not guarantee contract performance. No signed opinion from Acting Comptroller General Weitzel.
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Frank Weitzel
Dixon- Yates
GAO
Marilyn Admits Date with Joe DiMaggio
Marilyn Monroe confirmed a date with Joe DiMaggio last weekend but stated there will be no reconciliation. She said they met to celebrate Joe Jr’s 12th birthday and hopes to remain friendly, while friends bet on a possible reunion before her divorce decree finalizes.
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Hollywood
Marilyn Monroe
Joe DiMaggio
Joe
Joe, Jr
Marilyn Monroe To Undergo Minor Surgery Sunday
Hollywood AP reports actress Marilyn Monroe will enter a hospital Sunday for minor surgery. Her physician says the procedure will allow a complete diagnosis to explain her recent illness and health concerns.
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Hollywood
Marilyn Monroe
German Marshal Von Kleist Dies in Soviet Captivity
Former Field Marshal Ewald von Kleist, 73, a World War II panzer leader, died several days ago in Soviet captivity. ADN reported he had been serving a war crimes term in Russia and had suffered from hardening of the arteries.
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Berlin
Ewald von Kleist
Soviet Union
ADN
Russia
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