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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 30, 1957

Page

2

Daily Record Friday Temps and Precipitation Inches

Readable weather note shows high and low temperatures for Friday along with measured precipitation in inches. No place or station name provided.

City Briefs Bismarck and Surrounding Items

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.

Charles Mills Mt. Vernon Road Richard Neuman Blairs Ferry Road Leslie Farmer Thirty-fourth Street Ray Hubbard Twentieth Street John Goslin Linwood Street Edna Sutherland Bever Avenue Gray Eschman Marion Deane Kragh Route 1 Velma Wilson Second Avenue SE Richard Grapes Second Avenue SW Jack Gollaher Sammie Peters Iowa City Richard Miller

Rex Harrison Off For England To Recreate Higgins

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 Rex Harrison England Professor Higgins London Harrison MGM Paris Julie Andrews

Woodward Estate Tax Papers Reveal Large Net Value

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.

NEW York William Woodward Woodward Central Hanover Bank Jockey Club Oyster Bay

Santa Calling Live on Channel 9 Saturdays at 5 PM

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.

Santa Channel 9

British scientists plan to measure space electron density with US satellite

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.

London J. G. Davies Jodrell Bank Radioastronomy England Moon Earth Avies Royal Society Britain Davies

John Hancock Frustration Over Same Name Generates Commuter Frustration

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.

Columbus Ohio John Hancock John E. Hancock Hancock William John Hancock Life Insurance Company

Uncommon Response Is Key To Solving Problems

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.

Los Angeles UCLA Irving Maltzman Lloyd Brooks Stanley Summers

Grading Crew Uncovers Ancient Indian Tomb

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.

Peoria Mossville University of Illinois

Air Force unveils space flight ready suit for any destination

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.

Washington Air Force Donald D. Flickinger Air Research and Development Command Baltimore Scott Crossfield Crossfield Flickinger David Seek Company Worcester Uss

Susman to Speak at Cedar Rapids Jewish Fund Meeting

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.

Milton K. Susman Jewish Criterion Pittsburgh Cedar Rapids Jewish Welfare Fund Roosevelt Hotel Susman Israel North End Pittsburgh Housing Authority National Conference of Christians and Jews YMHA YWHA United Jewish Appeal North Africa Europe Dachau Buchenwald Auschwitz J

What Press Has To Say in Regard To Ike's Illness

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.

Associated Press Eisenhower New York Post Wall Street Journal New York World-Telegram Gen. Eisenhower Congress New York Herald Tribune Mr. Eisenhower Washington Post Times- Herald Washington Evening Star Herbert Brownell Brownell

Spaniels Cause Master's Death in North Carolina

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.

Ridgecrest N.C Tom FE. Walters

Allergies Keep Him Out of Army

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.

OLSO Asker Og Baerum Budstikke

Witwer Grocer Garage Fire Causes $10,000 Loss

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.

Witwer Grocer Company Weaver Witwer Witwer

Deaths Edward Wise Marie Wise 68

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.

Marie K. Wise Edward J. Wise Third Street Janesville Wis Cedar Rapids Marion Richard L Rex W Leo G. Wachter Des Moines Wilbur A. Feild

Cedar Rapids Widow Charlotte Kimbro Dies After Long Illness

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.

Charlotte Belle Kimbro Fred C. Kimbro Thirteenth Avenue Cedar Rapids Ohio E. C. Foster

Widow Kizzie Carothers Died After Brief Illness

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.

Kizzie D. Carothers Tom Carothers First Avenue Cedar Rapids Wadena Phillip Dye Burbank Calif Elmer Dye Wolf Point Mont Turner Chapel Mabel Swanson Unity Center West Union

Anniversary Honors John Harvard at Harvard University

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

Cambridge Mass London America John Harvard Harvard University Nnew College George A. Buttrick Harvard Charles W. Eliot

Burglars Break In Texaco, Loot Safe On North Dodge

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.

the Gazette Iowa City Dodge Street Texaco

Thomas Plumbing sues Hesss for 5168.44 in Cedar Rapids court

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.

Thomas Plumbing Company Cedar Rapids Theodore H. Thomas Frank Anna W. Hess Thomas

Condon Audits U S Scientists Being Hounded

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.

Condon Department of Physics Washington University St. Louis House Committee On un-American Activities Robert Oppenheimer White House

Gaillard Wins Two Confidence Votes in Algeria Program

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.

Paris INS Felix Gaillard National Assembly Algeria France Gaillard

White House routines held steady amid Eisenhower illness

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.

Washington Adams Eisenhowriculture Benson Nixon White House Eisenhower

Fraternity Units Endorse Curbs On Membership

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.

Colorado Springs Interfraternity Conference J. Edward Murphy

Cows Electrocuted at Milking Station in New York Farm

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.

South Dayton N. Y New York

Local TV Guide Mentions Channel 9 PRY Channel

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.

Channel

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