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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1954

Page

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Aide Denies Eisenhower Run in 1956 Vow

President Eisenhower's press secretary denounces as a lot of nonsense a report that the President promised GOP leaders he would run again in 1956. Hagerty refused the claim made by Clyde Mann citing sources close to the President and denies a White House meeting discussed in Akron Beacon Journal.

Toledo, Ohio Eisenhower James C. Hagerty Akron Beacon Journal Clyde Mann White House Hagerty Toledo Lake Erie Sherman Adams Adams

No Signs of Breakin Says Cop at Trial

A police officer testified there were no signs of a break in at the defendant's residence during the trial. The testimony addressed whether forced entry occurred and supported the defense stance on how the alleged burglary unfolded.

Cleveland police describe scene at Sheppard murder house

Patrolman Fred F. Crenkhan testified he found no sign of a break in, no struggle in the murder bedroom or on the beach. He noted a window open with dust on the sill, two locked windows, blood specks on walls, a disturbed closet, and papers scattered in the living room after arriving around 16 a.m. July 4.

Cleveland (Ap Marilyn Sheppard Fred F. Crenkhan Bay Village Samuel H. Sheppard Drenkhan Sheppard Thomas J. Parrino Steve Sam Crenkhan

Man Sought for Quiz in Slaying Ils Found Hanged

Baltimore police sought Ralph B Garrett in connection with the slaying of 14 year old Carolyn Wasilewski. Garrett was found hanged along a railroad siding after being questioned about the case. his car matched a vehicle seen near the crime scene. Neighbors call him steady and decent though he had been depressed by his mother's death anniversary.

Baltimore Carolyn Wasilewski Ralph B. Garrett Anne Arundel County Garrett Carolyn

Einstein Admitted to AFL Chicago Plumbers Local 130

Dr. Albert Einstein was officially admitted on Friday to the AFL Chicago Journeymen Plumbers Local 130. Stephen M. Bailey sent Einstein a membership card and a welcome letter saluting him as Brother Einstein, noting the local’s glad to have him among its ranks.

Chicago INS Albert Einstein AFL Chicago Journeymen Plumbers Stephen M. Bailey Einstein

Dulles May Pick Democratic Aide for Foreign Policy

Secretary of State Dulles is open to naming a Democratic aide as a foreign policy consultant if Democratic leaders nominate a qualified person. He previously worked as a Republican consultant to Acheson and other officials and will not initiate the move without Democratic support.

John M. Hightower Washington Dulles State Acheson Congress Eaders State Department

No Reason for Alarm After All

A San Mateo woman stepped on the gas and stalled on railroad tracks. Frances Pearman, 45, was knocked unconscious after hitting her head while trying to flee the car. Police rushed to flag the train but it passed the adjacent track. She was hospitalized Friday after the shock.

San Mateo Calif Frances Pearman

McCarthy vows campaign will go on at rally

Senator McCarthy told 3 500 supporters that his anti communism campaign will "go on and on and on" despite a Senate censure move. He and his wife appeared unexpectedly at Constitution Hall as supporters from New York and Boston urged senators to oppose censure. The Idaho Senator Welker praised McCarthy before the crowd as police helped them to the stage and he spoke on policy for servicemen held by Chinese Communists. Tears showed as he addressed wives and mothers on stage.

Washington McCarthy Senate Constitution Hall New York Boston Wisconsin Sen. Welker Idaho eCarthy Benjamin Schultz New Or

McCarthy interrupted by crying baby in senate gallery

Senator McCarthy was interrupted by a 15 month old crying in the senate gallery. The baby, Dierdre Walsh, was carried out after vocal protests from Senator Bennett and others. The incident echoed earlier interruptions during the Fort Monmouth investigation.

Washington McCarthy Wis Senate Sen. Bennett Utah Dierdre Walsh Ed Walsh N. J Dierdre Fort Monmouth Arlier Bennett Sen. Case R-S. D America

Colleagues Rally To Bring Mike's Kin To America

In Salt Lake City AP reports Mike Katsanevas 66 a Clearfield naval depot janitor receives a $3,000 worker drive to bring seven relatives from Crete to the United States. Sen. Watkins pledges to cut red tape as colleagues raise $2,100 in days, fulfilling a dream stretching back to 1924 with family separated by war and hardship.

Salt Lake City Mike Katsanevas America Mike Clearfield Naval Supply Depot Crete Sen. Watkins Utah

Candidates List Taverns Expenses Reported in Filing

The secretary of state's office said Democratic State Senator Arnold Utzig of Dubuque filed expenses including 200 dollars at taverns and 50 dollars for gasoline. Other figures show George O Malley of Des Moines reporting 772 in receipts and 804.50 in expenditures. Republican Ernest J Seemann said he received no contributions and spent 10 dollars. Democrat Edward J McManus of Keokuk reported 175 dollars in receipts and 647.35 in expenditures.

Des Moines INS Secretary of State Arnold Utzig Dubuque Utzig CIO George O’malley Ernest J. Seemann Edward J. McManus Keokuk Stanley Hart

Neighbors Begin House Project in Des Moines Suburb

AP reports Frank Polkas are building a new house next to the home of George Dotts in Des Moines signaling a local development in a quiet neighborhood.

Des Moines Frank Polkas George Dotts

Mrs Murphy Loses Jewelry After Umbrella Mishap

In Chicago Mrs Margaret Murphy opened an umbrella to shield her hat from rain and forgot she had hidden a watch and three rings inside the umbrella. She lost 1700 dollars in jewelry including the concealed items.

Chicago Margaret Murphy

Three Democrats Balk at Dividend Relief Repeal

Three Democrats on the House Ways and Means Committee refuse support for repealing the dividend tax cut. With GOP backing, the repeal effort could fail. Two other Democrats were noncommittal while four of ten holdovers supported repeal. one did not reply.

Washington House Ways and Means

Blair Says Rulin Means Hospitals Would Be Hotels

Iowa Hospital Association warns Hoegh rulings could bar insurance for lab services for about 1.5 million people and turn hospitals into hotellike centers with medical “concessionaires.” Blair argues Hoegh’s plan risks patient access to specialist care and insurers. The Medical Society and Board of Medical Examiners back local solution and enforcement of medical practice laws.

Blair Des Moines Iowa Hospital Association Leo A. Hoegh Louis Blair Cedar Rapids Association Hoegh Hospital Association Iowa Medical Society State Board of Medical Examiners Medical Society Board of Medical Examinare

Council Votes New Parking Restrictions

Cedar Rapids approves broad street parking limits proposed by the Traffic Advisory Board. Signs go up immediately on several streets including Third and Eighth avenues with time and all-day zones. four council members present vote yes to implement the plan.

Cedar Rapids E. A. Prochaska Prochaska Third Avenue Eighth Fifteenth Street Second Avenue Tenth Thirteenth Street First Street Eighth Avenue Mt. Vernon Road Ninth Street Sixth Street Second Street Third Fifteenth Avenue Fifth Street E Avenue Center Point Road First J Avenue Council Fourth Eighth Street Eleventh Street

Stennis Calls McCarthy Censure Essential To Set Standards

Sen. Stennis urged the Senate to censure Sen. McCarthy, arguing his conduct sets a “slush and slime” standard dangerous for public service. He praised Watkins’ integrity while criticizing McCarthy’s attacks on critics and warned that failure to censure would erode Senate norms.

Senate Stennis McCarthy Sen Watkins Rutah

Minister Admits Accidental Killing During Deer Hunt

Blairsville Georgia Baptist minister Carl Brewer 46 confessed to attorney that he accidentally shot hunting companion Alvin Towe 40 during deer season on November 5. Brewer fired at a squirrel, found Towe dead, notified sheriff, and spoke at Towe’s funeral.Attorney Tarpley said fear delayed admission. coroner investigation pending.

Blairsville Georgia Bureau of Investigation Towe Brewer Tarpley

Greeley Banker J S Hunt Sentenced to 18 Months

J S Hunt, a 60 year old Greeley banker, pled guilty to embezzling $14 595 from a bank. Federal District Judge Henry N Graven sentenced him to 18 months in prison to be served concurrently on three counts and gave him until next Friday to arrange personal affairs and surrender. Hunt had admitted taking funds since 1940, repaid about 4000 recently, and restitution was noted as full.

Dubuque James S. Hunt Greeley Federal Henry N. Graven Graven Hunt

Ironic Sidelight To Veterans Day

In Dallas fourteenth Pearl Harbor casualties from Dallas County were honored after the attack with an engraved plaque reading You will live forever in our memory. A reporter found the plaque Thursday Veterans Day covered with dust on the basement floor of the criminal courts building.

Dallas Dallas County Pearl Harbor Veterans Day Criminal Courts Building

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