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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1957
Page
2
Readable weather note shows high and low temperatures for Friday along with measured precipitation in inches. No place or station name provided.
Police listed numerous traffic violations and fines in a city court roundup. Reports included speeding, signal violations, reckless driving, faulty brakes, and intoxication with sentences ranging from fines to short jail time. Community notices covered funerals, services, and local events across several towns.
Rex Harrison leaves New York for England to reprise Professor Higgins in London starting April 30 after seven week vacation at St Moritz with wife Kay Kendall. He will later film The Reluctant Debutante in Paris with Julie Andrews. Harrison reflects on My Fair Lady’s New York success.
New York AP report shows banker-sportsman William Woodward died in 1953 with a gross estate of 20,202,434 and a net value of 19,150,483 on transfer tax appraisal. He led Central Hanover Bank and the Jockey Club and was father of William Woodward Jr. who died in a controversial Oyster Bay shooting on Oct. 30, 1955.
A holiday radio promotion runs every Saturday at 5 00 P M through Christmas inviting viewers to call Santa live on Channel 9. The program promises seasonal cheer and direct interaction with Santa Claus.
At a London conference J. G. Davies outlined using radar bounce from the American satellite and the moon to gauge electron counts between Earth and the Moon. By comparing polarizations and subtracting atmospheric electrons, they seek the total space electrons, aided by Jodrell Bank's radio telescope. The method hinges on the satellite's position between Earth and Moon for optimal results.
John E. Hancock of Columbus recounts repeated mixups caused by sharing the famous name with the signer of the Declaration of Independence. He describes confusion with store clerks and a rejected insurance payment before finally resolving issues with a manager after a personal visit.
In Los Angeles UCLA psychologists Maltzman Brooks Summers report warm-up mental exercises at breakfast speed problem solving. Subjects solving simple tasks first performed faster on a larger later problem, showing uncommon responses can be trained.
A grading crew uncovering land for a new industrial plant near Mossville Illinois exposed an ancient Indian tomb estimated at about 2000 years old. University of Illinois archaeologists study bones beads wood and tomb layout to date the shrine and learn its historical significance.
Brig. Gen. Flickinger announced a full pressure space suit designed for interplanetary travel. Test pilot Scott Crossfield demonstrated ease of movement and comfort in the 13 pound suit with 11 pound backpack. Developed by David Seek Company Worcester under a Air Force contract, the suit has passed pressure chamber and wind tunnel tests.
Milton K. Susman editor of The Jewish Criterion in Pittsburgh will address a Cedar Rapids Jewish Welfare Fund branch meeting at 11 a.m. Sunday in the Roosevelt hotel. He will discuss his Israel tour and related articles appearing nationwide. Susman, a civic leader and former YMHA YWHA figure, has worked with United Jewish Appeal and visited concentration camps after World War II.
Editorial comment from major papers on President Eisenhower's illness. The New York Post urges resignation for fairness to country and president. Wall Street Journal cautions that recovery may not always be quick. New York World Telegram-Gazette calls for Congress to view the illness as a warning and plan. New York Herald Tribune likens him to a neighbor and hopes he returns promptly. Washington Post and Times Herald notes bipartisan rejoicing in recovery but urges prep for potential prolonged absence. Washington Evening Star supports recovery while urging Congress to prepare for a future incapacity.
In Ridgcrest North Carolina on Friday two cocker spaniels on leash dragged their master into the path of an oncoming car. The Rev. Tom F E Walters 66 was fatally injured one dog was killed the other had a broken leg and internal injuries.
A local youth gains unusual exemption after falling ill soon after induction. Doctors diagnose an allergy to army uniform cloth, rendering him unfit for service.
We are told the Witwer Grocer Company garage fire caused about $10,000 in damage. The 90 by 140 foot concrete block structure suffered a blown out south wall and damaged east and west walls. Half the roof collapsed. No serious injuries were reported. Most of the fleet was away on deliveries, including a new $10,000 milk carrier. Three tractors and an old milk truck were driven out, two cars destroyed, and a third parked car crushed along the wall.
Marie K. Wise 68 wife of Edward J. Wise died Friday after a brief illness. Born January 13 1889 in Janesville Wisconsin she was Cedar Rapids resident 59 years. Survived by husband two sons Richard and Rex both of Cedar Rapids two daughters Mrs Leo Wachter of Des Moines and Mrs Wilbur Feild of Cedar Rapids two sisters Mrs Elizabeth Bullis and Mrs Zula Close and one brother Dalton Turnbull. Services at Janeba funeral home Monday at 2 p.m. burial Linwood. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Sunday.
Charlotte Belle Kimbro widow of Fred C. Kimbro of 326 Thirteenth Avenue SW Cedar Rapids died Saturday after a long illness. Born August 11, 1878 in Ohio, she leaves a daughter Mrs. E. C. Foster of Cedar Rapids. She belonged to Trinity Methodist Church. Services at Turner Chapel 3:30 p.m. Monday with Dr. Arthur Schuldt. Burial at Linwood. Friends may call at the chapel.
Cedar Rapids widow Kizzie D. Carothers died Saturday after a brief illness at age 15 years in Cedar Rapids. Born May 3, 1881 in Wadena she is survived by brothers Phillip Dye of Burbank California and Elmer Dye of Wolf Point Montana. Services at Turner chapel Monday at 10 30 a m conducted by Mabel Swanson of Unity Center burial at West Union friends may call at the chapel.
Cambridge Mass AP Harvard University celebrated the 350th anniversary of John Harvard the London butcher s son who died of tuberculosis at 31 after arriving in America He left a 400 book library and 400 to 500 pounds to the new college founded by the Puritans The Rev Dr George A Butrick cited President Charles W Eliot on Harvard s unselfish deed and fame
Iowa City police report burglars smashed the plate glass front door of the North Dodge Street Texaco station Thursday night. They rolled a 250 pound safe onto a truck, taking $293 in cash and $125 in checks from the safe after detaching the cash register. Authorities call it a crude job.
TheThomas Plumbing Company of Cedar Rapids filed a breach of contract suit in district court seeking 5168.44 against Frank and Anna W. Hess. Theodore H. Thomas is the plaintiff. From June 10 to Oct 22, Thomas furnished materials and labor for plumbing totaling 5466. The defendants paid 297.91, leaving a balance sought as judgment.
Dr. Edward A. Condon says the U S administration should remove the badge of dishonor it has worn and defend scientists under political pressure. He cites blacklisting and persecution of researchers including Oppenheimer and criticizes past security hearings. He urged amends and warned about threats to freedom in politics.
Paris French Premier Felix Gaillard secured two confidence votes in the national assembly Friday night. The votes supported the government’s Algeria program including a bill for limited home rule and an electoral system to be used after a cease fire. Gaillard risked his 24 day old government on these two tests as Algerian rebels push for independence.
Sherman Adams maintains day to day operations while President Eisenhower recovers. Vice President Nixon aides in policy and budget matters as experts discuss constitutional limits on presidential disability and potential acting president rules.
The national interfraternity conference unanimously approved a report praising college fraternities right to select members by internal standards. Delegates urged circulating the report and urging college officials and legislators to recognize fraternities as voluntary social organizations with the right to choose members. J Edward Murphy called restrictive clauses examples of the good old American right to select friends.
Four Holstein cows from a large western New York herd died by electrocution in a milking parlor. A short circuit in the motor caused the incident and the animals reportedly died as they tried to drink from containers at each stanchion.
A fragmented line notes viewing is fine and mentions shows on Channel 9 at K R G TV. The snippet implies a television listing or mention of programming on the station.
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