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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1956

Page

2

Money's Worth How We Will Feel Impact Of Emergency in Europe

Sylvia Porter warns of a grim European winter as Western Europe faces oil shortages inflation and hoarding leading to higher prices and cutbacks. The piece links European strain to U S economic impact stronger defense spending and potential tax pressure amid Middle East turmoil and currency volatility.

Europe New York West Europe Free World Middle East Egypt Seaton Chicago U.S Canada Britain France Russia

Pupils Get Less Education Says Illinois Professor

University of Illinois historian Dr Arthur Beston says American school children now receive less education than grandparents did 50 years ago. He blames sloppier thinking habits and a shift by educators toward life adjustment rather than core subjects like science history and languages.

Washington University of Illinois Arthur Beston The Council For Basic Education Boston U.S. News and World Report Bestor

Democrats Report $815,389 Debt For Party

Democratic National Committee chairman Paul Butler told the executive committee the party carries a total debt of $815,389 including a $659,212 deficit tied to the 1956 election campaigns. Despite the debt the group outlined plans for victory in 1958 and voted to hold a large regional party event.

Washington INL Paul Butler

Sub Sea Wolf to be rebuilt or retired

The navy faces a choice to rebuild the damaged Sea Wolf or abandon it as permanently defective. The crippled atom submarine’s liquid sodium engine failed to meet standards after a September breakdown, with sea trials planned in January for scientific study only. A water-vapor system like Nautilus could replace the engine but would cost millions, and future subs will adopt the water-vapor design.

Washington Ins Navy U. S

Carnegie Hall To Be Demolished For Office Building

New York reports Carnegie Hall will be torn down to make way for a gigantic ultra modern office building. The Glickman Corporation, owner since June, says the Philharmonic Symphony Society did not exercise a four month handshake option. The hall remains in use through April 1959 while the lease expires.

New York Carnegie Hall Glickman Corporation Philharmonic Symphony Society Philharmonic

Deaf Man Perfects Midget Hearing Aid

Mr H A Lyons who has been hard of hearing for nearly twenty years has perfected a transistor Featherlite hearing aid that is cordless and has no in ear button. The device promises to Amplify voices radio and clock ticks. Also advertised are hearing electronic glasses and wireless devices with information available from D W Egeland at 1108 Lake Street Evansdale Waterloo Iowa with no obligation.

H. A. Lyons D. W. Egeland Lake Street Evansdale Waterloo Iowa

Western conference shapes 1956 gains and civil rights rules

The conference in the West aims to boost Democratic gains in 1956 with a San Francisco meeting around Lincoln and Washington birthdays during a partial congressional recess. Leaders back northern liberal demands for a legislative program and a change to Senate rules to curb Southern filibusters of civil rights bills.

West San Francisco Lincoln Washington Congress Senate

Newspaper Tieup Ends in Cleveland

The Cleveland Press and Cleveland News resume afternoon editions Tuesday after the Guild strike ends the citys newspaper blackout. The morning Plain Dealer will restart Wednesday. The Photo-Engravers union signed a two year contract with wage hikes of 4.50 weekly first year and 3.50 second year.

Cleveland Cleveland Press Cleveland News Cleveland Plain Dealer Cleveland Photo - Engravers Union American Newspaper Guild

Libyan PM Seeks Quick Revision of Anglo Libyan Pact

Tripoli Libya Libyan premier Mohammed Idris el Senussi told parliament on Monday his government would seek a rapid revision of the three year old Anglo Libyan friendship and alliance treaty. He cited recent circumstances including the British attack on Egypt with which Libyan leaders expressed solidarity.

Tripoli Libya INS Mohammed Idris el Senussi Egypt

Notice of Administratrix Appointment in Linn County Iowa

On November 19 1956 Winnifred Langridge was appointed and qualified as administratrix of the estate of Bruce Millburn late of Linn County Iowa deceased. All debts should be paid to the administratrix and all claims filed with the Clerk of Linn County District Court authenticated for settlement. Carl Hendrickson attorney represents the estate.

State of Iowa Linn County Bruce Millburn Ose Winnifred Langridge Carl Hendrickson

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