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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1954
Page
14
Dr D L Kyer from the Mental Health Institute explains how emotional strain and hunger patterns affect the stomach. Chronic emotional conflict can inflame stomach activity, causing heartburn and ulcers, with treatment needing psychotherapy and medication.
George Romney a former beer farm worker and plasterer has been elected president and chairman of American Motors Corp. The 47 year old Mormon church leader succeeds the late George W. Mason. Romney cites Mason's product reciprocity plan and aims to run Nash and Hudson lines with efficient, price conscious production. He denies merger talks with Studebaker Packard and emphasizes a self reliant, disciplined growth strategy. He is married to Leonore LaFount with four children.
The Navy plans holiday leave for recruits who have completed four weeks of basic training, with up to 14 days off between December 18 and January 2. Recruits must report by November 15 and will forego boot leave, advancing to technical schools or new assignments after leave. Marine Corps and Army programs differ, while Navy officers and local recruiters note limited leave policies for those stationed stateside.
Sen. Jacinto B. Trevino, a three star general, estimated there are about 1,500 generals in the Mexican army, including 80 with three stars. He warned Mexico would need 1,200,000 soldiers for proper command but has only 55,000.
Cpl. Joseph J. Ernst, son of Mr and Mrs Leo Ernst of 310 Sixteenth Street NE, arrived home after receiving his discharge at Camp Carson Colorado. He spent two years in the army and served as an infantryman in Korea for about fourteen months.
Pyt, Clifford D Lagerquist of 1119 B Avenue NW is assigned to a guided missile brigade at Fort Bliss Texas after graduating from Roosevelt High and Iowa State Teachers College and entering the army in July. Clarence J Armstrong of 3914 First Avenue NE is nearing completion of basic training at Lackland Air Force Base Texas. The Navy now offers five day extensions on recruit leave for sailors who recruit a friend. up to ten extra leave days possible with authorization after the friend enlists. Marines have adopted a similar policy with strong uptake.
The Tenth Infantry Division, based at Fort Riley Kansas, will be transferred to Europe this summer as a unit under Operation Gyroscope. The First Division will replace the Tenth at Fort Riley. As of September 1, Selective Service reported 15,203,058 registrants with over 1.5 million in 1-A or 1-A-O, about two million unfit and nearly six million overage.
Paris dispatch reports growing Western confidence that a limited European settlement with Russia may emerge in the new year. Key support rests on ratification of linking West Germany to the Atlantic Alliance, with talks centering on three possible bases for a co existence accord: arms limitation, relaxed German trade ties, and the Austrian peace treaty.
The article notes unanimous support for a UN disarmament proposal sponsored by Russia and Western powers the first since 1946. It discusses possible acceptance by West Germany under a Europe wide accord and a Russian offer to limit East German forces and Soviet strength. Inspection and verification behind the Iron Curtain remain key challenges.
Milwaukee doctors report heart disease patients respond well to a new medicine described as three to four bottles of beer daily. The doctors say it complements a low salt diet and is useful for management of heart conditions.
An Indian air force helicopter rescued 15 milkmen stranded on a Jumma river island by strong currents. The crew ferried them to New Delhi and ensured morning milk delivery.
Ruth Stolle of Tripoli Wisconsin, renowned for a psychology driven art program, visited Cedar Rapids to discuss her philosophy with local instructors. She argues art should be democratic and self expressive, guiding students from emotional outlets to worldwide Junior Red Cross exchanges.
Police Constable Thomas Wilkin testified that Frederick Greenhalgh speeding told him I bet you two to one I get off. The judge upheld the remark and fined Greenhalgh $2.80 in Blackpool.
Tokyo authorities organized 158 farm girls aged 17 to 25 from rural areas into city employment as housemaids. The program aims to use surplus farm labor after harvest.
Final ballot tabulation in Grand Junction Colorado shows Liberace polled six write-in votes for Mesa County sheriff in Tuesday's election.
In Grislaved central Sweden an eel tied on a string finally cleared a blocked waste pipe after wires, steel brushes and acids failed. The unlikely method succeeded when other approaches did not work.
Pittsfield Massachusetts report says Katie Hoffman received a round trip airline ticket from Mohawk Airlines to Utica New York for a birthday present. She had never flown before.
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