Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Cedar Rapids Gazette in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

We have 14,353,121 pages in Iowa

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1954

Page

12

U.S. Allots 100 Kilograms for Atoms Peace Plan

U S Ambassador Henry Cabot Lodge announced at the United Nations that President Eisenhower has allocated 100 kilograms of fissionable material for experimental reactors abroad under the atoms for peace program. The disclosure marked the first shipment of such material outside the United States for peaceful purposes.

United Nations, N Russia Andrei Vishinsky Lodge United States The Atomic Energy Commission

Television Listings Selections Across Cedar Rapids Ames and Davenport

A chaotic listing page shows TV schedules from KCRG Cedar Rapids WMT KWWL WHBF WOI TV and WOI Ames with programs like Dinah Shore Bishop Sheen Danny Thomas Fire side Theater Stop the Music Weather News and various morning shows Sports and movie slots spanning late morning to night. Names include Dinah Shore Bishop Sheen Milton Berle Virginia and Betty White among others.

Unclear Radio Program Snippet From 1940s Era

Fragmentary OCR text suggesting a radio program rundown with names like Godfrey Murrow Beatty and references to news, theater, and game picks. No coherent event or outcome.

Eisenhower pledge sparks atoms for peace exchange

U S officials announce 100 kilograms of fissionable material earmarked for international atomic reactors to be used for peaceful purposes under a UN agency. Lodge says reactors abroad will be supplied once projects are ready, while Vishinsky and Romulo react to the bold move as a pivotal test of the atoms for peace plan.

Lodge Eisenhower Russia Atoms For Peace U.N U.S Vishinsky Assembly Assembly and Security Council Philippine Carlos P. Romulo International Agency For

Schleswig Cattle Special Next Week

The Blue Ribbon Special will transport about 70 car loads of fat cattle from Schleswig Iowa to the International Live Stock Exposition. The Chicago and North Western railroad said the outbound train leaves Schleswig Monday with arrivals in Chicago the following day, and an advance 40-car train departs Iowa Saturday. The line adopts yellow and green stock cars matching its streamlined passenger trains.

Chicago Schleswig Iowa Chicago and North Western Railroad

Eisenhower Eyes Thanksgiving Weekend Visit to Augusta

Washington AP reports President Eisenhower plans a brief Thanksgiving weekend trip to his Little White House at the National Golf Club in Augusta Georgia. Indications suggest he could depart Washington by plane November 24 and return possibly November 28.

Ike Georgia Washington Eisenhower White House National Golf Club Augusta

Divorce petition filed in Linn County Iowa

Joyce Lee Wade sues John A. Wade in Linn County District Court Cedar Rapids for divorce on cruel and inhuman treatment endangering health. The petition also seeks custody of minor Sharon Lee Wade. Defendant must appear by December 21, 1954, or default judgment may be entered. Attorney RO Nelson of Cedar Rapids represents plaintiff.

District Court of Iowa Linn Joyce Lee Wade John A. Wade Sharon Lee Wade Cedar Rapids Linn County Nelson American Building

Executrix Appointed for Edward Prochaska Estate

On November 15 1954 Ella Prochaska was appointed and qualified as Executrix of the estate of Edward Prochaska late of Linn County Iowa deceased. All persons indebted to said estate must pay promptly. Claims must be filed with the Clerk of Linn County District Court Iowa duly authenticated. Carl Hendrickson Attorney.

Linn Linn County Iowa Ella Prochaska Carl Hendrickson

Executors Named for Myrtle O Neal Estate in Linn County Iowa

On November 15 1954 Sylva T Boxe Engwa Sylva T Pane and Vernon C Triple are named as executors of Myrtle O Neal late of Linn County Iowa deceased. Creditors must file claims with the Linn County Iowa District Court clerk and all debts owed must be settled. Fahey Attorney.

Te”Tine County Myrtle O'Neal Linn County Iowa Tose Sylva T. Boxe Engwa Sylva T. Pane Vernon C Fahey

Decorah Farmer Hurt In Tractor Crash

Ermin Frana 25 of Decorah is in serious condition at Decorah hospital after a tractor overturned on him on his farm 15 miles northeast of Decorah. He crawled 100 yards to his car and drove to a neighbor, passing through two gates, one closed, before reaching the hospital. Doctors report a crushed left leg above the ankle, shock, and substantial blood loss. Frana lives alone and is the son of Adolph and unnamed Frana of the Decorah area.

The Gazette Decorah Ermin Frana Decorah Hospital Frana Fritchen Adolph Frana

Texas Political Boss Is Indicted

Houston AP reports George B. Parr the stormy political boss of south Texas Duval county was indicted by a federal grand jury for income tax evasion. The three count indictment claims he failed to pay over 85 000 dollars in taxes for 1949 1950 and 1953. This marks a second indictment for Parr who served nine months in 1936 and later received a pardon from President Truman.

Houston Texas George B. Parr Duval County Monday Parr Truman

Coverdale Keeps Lead At Iowa Good Roads Association

John W. Coverdale of Waterloo was re-elected president of the Iowa Good Roads Association at its annual Des Moines meeting. Archie Nelson, H. W. Callison, and Gerald Bogan were also re-elected to top posts as more than 300 members gathered. The policy committee, led by Charles T. Downie, reaffirmed a pay-as-you-go highway plan and a two-cent gas tax increase. Three new directors were chosen: Martin Wiley, Cedar Rapids. John Baldridge, Chariton. Homer Stephens, Clarinda.

DES Moines John W. Coverdale Waterloo Iowa Good Roads Association Archie Nelson Cherokee H. W. Callison Winterset Gerald Bogan Charles T. Downie Iowa Martin Wiley Cedar Rapids John Baldridge Chariton Homer Stephens Clarinda James W. Wilson Carroll Lee Watts Corning C. H. Anderson Davenport Ivan Noland West Liberty Henry F. Adams

Fort Dodge and Sioux City Figures Named

The snippet lists two individuals, one from Fort Dodge and Ray A Redeen from Sioux City, indicating regional ties or roles connected to those places.

Fort Dodge Ray A. Redeen Sioux City

Two Hazard Insurance Firms Defend Ads

Two health and accident insurers defended their advertising as honest and free of deception in response to Federal Trade Commission complaints. They argued that the agency cited ad examples out of context, claiming their promotions were fair and accurate.

Washington INS Federal Trade Commission Commission

Insurance firms face FTC action over policy disclosures

Last month the FTC issued actions against 17 firms writing health, accident and hospitalization policies in a billion-dollar field. Travelers Health Association of Omaha and American Hospital and Life Insurance Company of San Antonio challenged FTC jurisdiction, arguing ads disclosed policy provisions and alerted purchasers to actual benefits.

Travelers Health Assocition of Omaha American Hospital and Life Insurance Company San Antonio Texas FTC

Also Mentioned on This Page

Pierre J. Huss Television Kcrg-Tv Wmt-Tv Kwwl-Tv Whbf-Tv Rock Island TVY Ames WOC TV Parr-Liehtearistopher Ereath Story Theater Thine Edwards Dinah Shore Edwards News Edwards Stafford Swayze Sheen Red Skelton Milton Berle Bishop 'S Sheenilton Berle Milton Erle Halis Danny Thomas Millie A Thomas Reside Theater Fireside Theater Elgin Te Theater Hour Eater Circle Theater Father Uth Lone Woll Eather Great Life Egee Who-Tv Rocky King Virginia Lowa Arry Papore Moo Ding Dong School Godfrey Fenent Nest Walla Fant Betty White Pont Gir Nee ” Portia Music Hall Avelers Foy Robert Lewis Ovie Robert Lewis Crosby Bob Crosby Miss Marlow Miss Keee Miss Marlowe Brighver Cret Storm First Love Mr Sweeney Crusader Rabbit Ines Ay “Kkok e—_Arther Godfrey Timenes 13 Prother W. Wilson Hofer Nay Florida U.S.A John Vandercoort 1540 Club 1540 Club and News Ev. Pietsch Western Hour Notfellow Beatty Radio Theater Odfrey Radio On Ere An Godfrey Starlet Road News Sie Bob and Zelda Feaven Home Aerculture News J. Lee Wills Dreier Perwety ‘Theater New Musica Clock Orpektest Orgenieet Murrow Dave Dave Green Madeiel Deleine Randy Singer Josh Hi Josh Hig Peg Charlie Charlie's Charlies Geadiiner Pers News Poe Ust Plain Bispense Jon Austin Erson Ghuck Worcester Tery. Oe Han Wendy Warren Big Bee Luton Rouse Se Anny Godfrey Arty Godfrey R. Alone Nndine Tieet Ews Well Thomas Theatre Presents the ROAD Rory Calhoun Faith Domergue Ehandel Mary M McBride Bob Smith Rien Farpee Janc Des Mason Mason Dick Yoakam Bob Brooks John Daly Mr. Daly Thomas George Arnold Fulton J. Sheen Adolphe Menjou Dr. Morley's Daughter Nathaniel Hawthorne Daddy Danny Thomas Elgin Hour Ruth Hussey Louis Jourdan Jack Ware Hollywood Jules Strongbo P.M A.M Iin P.M KCRG Gabriel Heatter Treasury Jop Teele Sandy Singer O"inses Sandy Orta Orner Lans Big Ntral Co College Kenny News Amos Andy c Hall Hiselieve Peight Music Het Voice Secretary of State U. S Finn Moe Clearing House Orah Ronald International Harvester Coverdale Good Roads Association Philco First Ave Oldsmobile Olds-Cadillac CO
Search Courier

Search the Cedar Rapids Gazette Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Cedar Rapids Gazette?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication