Packers Seek Hoegh Help On Pork Sales Effort
Ottumwa Iowa AP Meat packing executives urged Gov Leo Hoegh to back a six pound per person rise in U S pork consumption to trim surplus. J M Foster of John Morrell voiced support for a $1 million promotional drive with 10 Midwest governors. The industry highlighted leaner pork products and urged state business farm groups to back the campaign to lift hog prices. Hoegh planned talks with federal officials to secure better farmer prices and asked Benson aides to help farmers obtain a fair share of national income.
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Ottumwa
Leo Hoegh
J. M. Foster
John Morrell & Co
Hoegh
American Meat Institute
Midwest
Foster
Iowa
White House
Washington
Benson
Iowa Judges Vote On Social Security Plan Referendum
Iowa district court judges at their Des Moines convention voted to hold a referendum on joining the federal social security system. The state retirement act currently covers judges with a state annuity that would be offset by any federal benefits. A proposal would require judges to contribute to both plans, noting the state law provides no widow or minor child benefits.
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DES Moines
Iowa District Court
Supreme Court
Iowa Toll Road Group Plans Dec 13 Meeting
Iowa Toll Road Authority will meet in Des Moines on December 13 to discuss bond sales of up to 180 million dollars and engineering services for an east west turnpike linking Davenport to Council Bluffs. The panel will hear investment and engineering firms, with Illinois toll road links to Quad Cities affecting financing.
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Des Moines
Iowa Toll Road Authority
Ed Frick
Davenport
Quad Cities
Iowa Authority
Six Persons Injured In Two Car Collision
Special to The Gazette. Six people from Sigourney Columbus Junction Ottumwa and Grinnell area escaped serious injuries in a Thursday morning two car crash near Grinnell. The Schulteiss car northbound on highway 63 collided with a Cedar Falls vehicle at a county road intersection. All were taken to St Francis hospital Grinnell. Johanna Schulteiss had a forehead cut her mother knee and leg injuries and Kenneth Pence a chest injury. All occupants were bruised. The front end of the Schulteiss car was badly damaged. Floyd and Carl Pence of Sigourney returned the group from the hospital later that day.
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Gazette
Igourney
Grinnell
Johanna Schulteiss
Kenneth Pence
Floyd
Carl Pence
Sigourney
Gas War Grips Des Moines as Stations Cut Prices
A localized gasoline price war erupts in Des Moines with Independents and major firms shedding fuel costs. Three stations drop regular from 29.9 to 26.9 cents a gallon and premium by about 2 cents, signaling intensified competition and consumer relief.
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Des Moines
Commissioner Is Proposed for Iowa Mental Institutes
Dr. Donald Kyer, superintendent of the State Mental Health Institute at Independence, urges a well qualified commissioner for Iowa’s mental institutes. He argues the real authority rests with the three member Board of Control, amid a dispute over his resignation. A Des Moines hearing and an upcoming legislative interim committee session are planned to review the case.
Des Moines Teacher Quietly Donates 17 50 to United Campaign
Des Moines teacher Mable Shay announced through her attorney a voluntary $17.50 contribution to the United Campaign. Earlier tense discussions with Deputy Superintendent C O Hoyt led to calls for her dismissal over fund drive participation, but Hoyt later re established her teaching status. Attorney Denman urged the board to affirm a policy allowing teachers to decide independently on charitable gifts.
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Des Moines
INS
Mable Shay
United Campaign
Shay
C. O. Hoyt
William Denman
Hoyt
Frank Burns
Denman
Iona Airman 18 Confesses Killing Used Car Dealer
Richard Lee Harrell an 18 year old airman from Danville Ia confessed to Cass County Prosecutor A J Anderson that he killed William Allen Hill 32 operator of a used car firm near Kansas City after an argument over a 208 dollar debt. Harrell said Hill grabbed ignition keys and he fired one shot from a .22 pistol. He then moved the body and discarded Hill s wallet while leaving cash and a check.
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William Allen Hill
Richard Lee Harrell
Danville
Hill
Peculiar
Harrell
Cass County
A. J. Anderson
Grandview Lair Force Base
Trial Set for Dec 13 in Hydroelectric Bankruptcy Case
In Davenport federal court an involuntary bankruptcy case against First Iowa Hydroelectric Cooperative is set for December 13 with a jury request to decide insolvency. Petitioners McDouglas and Condon Inc and Lloyd Drexler and Seth Dooder of Chicago claim $96,000 owed. cooperative touts liabilities around $150,000. The suit heads a $120 million damage action against Iowa Illinois Electric and other utilities, with Judge Roy W. Harper assigned, aiding Judge William F. Riley.
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DES Moines
Iowa l Hydroelectric Cooperative
Ibeen
Davenport
McDouglas and Condon, Inc
Chicago
Lloyd Drexler
Seth Dooder
Patrol office move sought for Iowa Highway Patrol
Davenport AP Scott County Sheriff Pete Wildman said Friday Iowa Public Safety Commission Clinton Moyer advised him by letter he will consider a request to move an Iowa Highway Patrol office here from West Liberty.
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Scott County
Pete Wildman
Iowa Public Safety Commission
Clinton Moyer
Iowa Highway Patrol
West Liberty
How Do You Pronounce Iowa Governor's Name
DES MOINES AP reports Gov. Leo Hoegh faces pronunciation trouble for his Danish surname. A caller asked why the governor interfered in a Des Moines school board matter. Secretaries found the caller misheard a broadcast about C. O. Hoyt. Hoegh is pronounced HOY G.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Leo Hoegh
Hoegh
C. O. Hoyt
Des Moines Public
Hoyg
Trades Paper Council Rapid
A brief note from a trades council meeting records rapid discussion on paper trades policy. Key attendees and organizational affiliations are cited, outlining immediate actions and priorities for upcoming weeks.
Treasury to refinance 12% of maturing debt with short term issues
The Treasury outlined plans to refinance about 12.2 billion dollars of maturing securities via short term exchange issues to avoid dampening the business boom. Officials said this avoids binding the market, with a one year certificate and a two and a half year note offered in exchange deals. The move aims to neutralize inflation risk while preserving liquidity and market demand among banks, corporations, and other holders.
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Washington
Treasury
Federal Reserve System
Eisenhower
Notice of Whipple and Co insurance agency charter
A notice describes the incorporation of Whipple and Winterberg as insurance brokers in Rapids Linn County Iowa. It outlines the general business scope including insurance agency brokerage real estate and construction ventures and other related activities. It specifies capital stock of 50 000 par value shares two five directors and officers and limited liability of stockholders and officers. The article notes the incorporation date October 4 1955 and perpetual duration unless dissolved.
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Howse
Lowa
Rand
Berg
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Carenaes
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Iowa
Eiher
Bate
Papita Hook Hall
Opewin
State of Iowa
Orean
Secretary of State
State of Laws
Potess Han
Board of Directee
Willla Dle
Irector
Andee Atney Wennterbere
Treas
Treasury kept in market fuels inflation and debt in banks
The passage argues that maintaining Treasury securities in active trading and loading heavy debt onto banks stoked inflation by boosting liquidity in the financial system and expanding bank balance sheets.
Captains Named For Coe College General Campaign
Coe College announces captains and co chairs for the general campaign to raise funds for a $300000 Fine Arts building and a $100000 Little Theater renovation. Thirty six five man teams will solicit, with a kickoff dinner November 30 at Voorhees Hall.
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Coe College
Coe I Growth and Building Fund
Byron Anderson
John Battin
B. E. Bachmann
Keith L. Broman
H. H. Brooks
William Carran
John Chehak
Richard Clausen
James Coquillette
H. Hughes Dill
William DuVall
Charles Farr
Nadine Fillmore
A. C. Gossard
Leland Grimes
Jank Hidinger
Ray Hodgson
Richard B. Hudson
Clarence C. Keel
Guy D. Kinsley
Claude Krebs
Harris Lamb
Willis Lamb, Jr
Marvin Levy
J. C. Manville
James C. Manville
John McKay
Pat Patterson
Clyde Peremsky
Frank Pfaff
Wallace Pinckney
Richard D. Pinney
Ben Sebern
Jack Walters
Douglas West
Ruth Zika
Voorhees Hall
Coe
Matches For Hostess Gift Idea At Smoke Shop
Monogrammed pads of matches for the hostess to use at her parties would be a welcome gift. Order them early from your favorite smoke shop or department store.
Lost and found and ads from Gazette want ad rates
Classified fragments show want ad rates and various notices including lost items, repairs, gifts, and services. Entries mention memorials, monu ments, lost bills, a blue billfold, and local businesses offering alterations, driving services, jewelry, and travel companionship with contact details and prices implied.
Nekolny to Sing Two Czech Songs with Cedar Rapids Band
Czech American baritone Niles Nekolny of the Lyric Theatre Opera Company of Chicago appears as soloist with the Cedar Rapids Municipal Band Sunday at 3 30 p m in Memorial Coliseum. He will perform Za Tichych Noci and Hvezdicky during intermission with Elsie Drahovzal at the piano and also sing four numbers with the band. The program directed by Roland Moehimgn features Mozart overture and Beethoven Eroica Symphony finale. Admission is free.
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Lyrics Theater Opera Company of
Chicago
Cedar Rapids
Memorial Coliseum
Nekolny
Friml
Roland Moeh]mann
Waterloo Boy 12 Hit-Run Victim in Evansdale
Elmer Lions, 12, was found injured in Evansdale Friday after a hit-and-run. A woman driver, who refused to identify herself, located him. He remained in fair condition at a hospital with a concussion and head injuries, police said.
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Waterloo
Elmer Lions
Evansdale
Notice of Will Probate Hearing in Cedar Rapids Iowa
In State of Linh County the Tetiter Court schedules hearing for proof of last will and testament of Blazek, deceased, to probate. Court at Court in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on a date in December. Dated Cedar Rapids November 28, 1955. Arthur Aear, clerk. lawyer Ari Hendrickson listed.
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Linh
Blazek
Ourt Dar Rapids
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Arthur Aear
Clark District Court
Ari Hendrickson
Notice of Last Will and Testament Hearing Iowa Court
A notice from the District Court of Iowa announces a hearing on the last will and testament of Anton Ergiel, late of Cedar Rapids. The court will consider probate matters on the specified date at the courthouse in Cedar Rapids. Attorney is listed.
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Digte
Iowa
Eniaunty
Anton Ergiel
Court House
Cedar Rapids
District Court
Notice of Probate of Will for Joseph Noyate
Notice states a will purporting to be the last will and testament of Joseph Noyate, deceased, will be probated before the district court at the court house in Rapids, November 35. ARTHUR 4 Novae BF Perk Dise race.
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Joseph Noyate
Astetet
Cea Lows
Proband Rapids
Fows
Arthur
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