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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1954

Page

9

Three Iowans Die in Separate Auto Crashes

The Associated Press reports three Iowa traffic deaths, including Charles H. Head, 74, of Council Bluffs struck by a hit run driver. George C. Johnson, 78, of Belmond in a two car crash. and Ed ward R. Ryan, 34, of DeWitt in a collision with a semi truck west of Clinton. Maynard A. Kinnaman, 24, Council Bluffs, was held for investigation after being found driving with uncertain memory.

Associated Press Council Bluffs Iowa Charles H. Head George C. Johnson Belmond Edward R. Ryan DeWitt Johnson Homer E. Dies Boone Ryan Clinton Head Maynard A. Kinnaman Omaha Ben Montgomery Kinnaman Montgomery

Farm Income Share Rises to 12.8 Percent of U S Income

The report states farm income accounts for about 12.8 percent of total U S income, indicating farms contribute a notable portion to national earnings. It highlights the agricultural sector's role within the broader economy and suggests continued significance of farming in the national financial landscape.

U. S

Pierson Reveals1954 Campaign Surprise In Iowa

Des Moines AP report outlines Don Pierson Iowa Republican chair claiming a 1954 campaign surprise. He cites a 1950 radio recording with Sen. Gillette advocating a Congress aligned with the executive branch. Gillette backed Democrat McGivern in 1950, while Gillette seeks re election as he opposes GOP candidate Martin.

Des Moines Don Pierson Iowa Pierson Guy Gillette Congress Executive Department KAYL Storm Lake Gillette L. J. McGivern Thomas E. Martin G.O.P Martin G.O.P. Congress Eisenhower Harry Truman

Kefauver Says Action Taken On Friday Night

Senator Estes Kefauver of Tennessee said on Friday night that a certain action had been taken. He did not specify details in the brief remark carried by the Davenport report.

Kefauver Attacks Republicans Ahead of 1952 Bid

Tennessee Senator Estes Kefauver told a Democratic rally that the Republican party remains the party of big business, blaming twenty years of GOP influence in Washington. He said Democrats must show the nation that both big and small people are served. He planned speeches in Des Moines at noon and Council Bluffs at 5 p.m.

Washington William Jennings Bryan Kefauver Tennessee Des Moines Jefferson Council Bluffs

Gillette Calls Farm Purchases Issue At Ames Dinner

Senator Guy Gillette of Iowa framed the drop in farmers purchasing power as the major state issue of the campaign in a Friday speech to about 220 at a $5 per plate dinner. He stressed farm income as fundamental to Iowa wealth and noted the low value of eggs and poultry returning hens to sale.

Ames Guy Gillette Iowa Gillette

Realtors Back Iowa Toll Road Plan At Convention

The Iowa Real Estate Association endorsed a east west turnpike across Iowa and urged tax cuts on farm buildings but not homes. Officers elected include Charles B. Chappell as president and vice presidents Clark McNeal Louis Burkle George Scully Delbert Leamer George Clarkson and Richard Klefman.

Des Moines Iowa Real Estate Association Iowa Charles B. Chappell Keokuk Clark McNeal Belmond Louis C. Burkle Sioux City George Scully Waterloo Delbert Leamer Davenport George Clarkson

Iowa Statewide Welfare Plan Outlined by Civil Defense

Iowa Civil Defense Director C E Ben Fowler announced Friday that a statewide emergency welfare and evacuation plan will be developed soon under the Social Welfare Board. Harlan Keller was named to lead the effort, moving from the board's accounts and audits division to administrative services.

Des Moines Iowa Civil Defense C. E. Ben Fowler State Social Welfare Board Fowler Harlan Keller Social Welfare Board Keller Administrative Services Division

Religious Announcements and Lost Notices collage

Sunday broadcast list and church invites mix with many lost and found items and ads. Public notices mention ministers housing, hotel-like rooms, and a convention. other lines advertise services, sales, and a wrestling event. Names such as Rev Oliver and Billy Graham appear alongside multiple contact numbers and local business promos.

Raids Hit Shenandoah Vet Clubs Seizing 172 Bottles

Six state agents raided three Shenandoah veterans clubs Amvets VFW and American Legion. A total of 172 liquor bottles were seized with 109 from the Legion 41 from the VFW and 22 from the Amvets. No arrests were reported.

Shenandoah R. W. Nebergall Iowa Bureau of Criminal Investigation Amvets Club Veterans of Foreign Wars Club American Legion Club the Legion Club VFW Amvers Nebergall Attorney General's Office

Linden Hall Dormitory Approved at Iowa State College

DES MOINES AP Iowa State college wins authorization to build a 360woman dormitory Linden Hall with an estimated cost of 1 600 000 The project will be funded by self liquidating bonds retired by fees and services and uses no state appropriations as the housing expands on the campus southeast corner of the campus

DES Moines Iowa State College Linden Hall State Board of Education

WINDOW FIXING AND REMODELING SERVICES LISTED FOR WINTER

Classified style notice lists numerous tradespeople and services including Don J Augustine plastering and masonry work, painting, carpentry, cement work, gutter cleaning, waterproofing basements, eavestrough cleaning, window and door repair, upholstering, and junk removal. Contact numbers accompany each trade, inviting winter readiness work and general contracting. Numerous local providers advertise inspections, free estimates, pickup and delivery, and city licensed septic pumping.

Don J. Augustine BFUCE Mt. Vernon Clark Devery I St Venetian Blind Hospital John Vosdingh Ninth St Eyenet R. E. Gaumon

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