Rogers Named Attorney General. Brownell to Depart
President Eisenhower selected William P. Rogers to succeed Herbert Brownell Jr. as attorney general. Brownell will leave in November after guiding civil rights policy and the department's enforcement, while Rogers, at 44, becomes the youngest cabinet member and a friend of Nixon.
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Rogers May Be Next U S Attorney General
William B. Rogers, 44, described as boyish and handsome, carries 49 years of legal experience and a background as a New York rackets buster and Senate investigator. He has behind the scenes campaign ties to Eisenhower and Nixon in 1952 and 1956, earning broad regard on Capitol Hill and among Republican stalwarts.
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Flu Toll Rises as Eastern Iowa Schools Close
Flu outbreaks force closures across multiple Iowa towns and colleges. Six more Eastern Iowa schools shut down, bringing this week’s total to 31 with over 40 percent of pupils ill. Deaths include Judy Freitag and Nevatunt, with other fatalities reported in Waterloo and Rhodes. Several colleges canceled classes through the week.
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Coe College Homecoming Parade Planned Friday at 1 PM
Coe college officials announced Friday 1 PM start for the annual Homecoming parade. The route runs from Center Point road and A avenue through downtown Cedar Rapids and back to the campus.
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National Alumni Association
Cedar Rapids Sees Heavy Rain and Cold Wind Surge
Cedar Rapids recorded 1.12 inches of rain with northern winds bringing a sudden cold snap. Forecasters warned of temperatures dipping below freezing by Friday and possible snow flurries in the north as Cedar Rapids fell from 69 to near 38 degrees.
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Dior Fashion Czar Dies At 52 In Italian Spa
Christian Dior, famed fashion czar of haute couture, died at 52 after a brief illness in Montecatini Terme Italy. He popularized the long skirt and the peace time look, earning about seven million dollars in annual business and a seventy five thousand dollar income. Kathy Grant and Bing Crosby connections are noted in the report.
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Teamsters Seek One Year Window to Avert AFL-CIO Ouster
The Teamsters under President James R. Hoffa ask the AFL-CIO executive council for a year to restore reports and avoid suspension on corruption charges. Crosby and his 23 year old bride secretly wed in Las Vegas after obtaining a marriage license then proceed toward Palm Springs for a private honeymoon.
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Fed to Ease Tight Money Policy New York Report Says
The New York Times reported in Washington that the Federal Reserve will ease its tight money stance. No immediate comment from the Fed Board. The shift signals looser credit conditions and potential short term rate reductions.
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Halt Reported in Aid to Yugoslavia
Washington sources report the United States will not renew its military aid agreement with Yugoslavia. No new shipments of heavy military hardware or jet aircraft are planned after current deliveries are completed.
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Eisenhower Macmillan Plan to Pool Scientific Efforts
Presidents Eisenhower and Macmillan outline a plan to pool scientific and weapons development resources with two expert groups to advise on atomic and missile areas. British and U.S. officials will study cooperation while a dinner discussion reaffirmed unity against growing Soviet power.
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Italian Doctor Wins 1955 Nobel Prize in Medicine
Stockholm AP reports Dr Daniel Bovel Italian born Swiss trained scientist honored for pioneering work in antibiotics and medical chemistry. The prize, about 42,000 dollars from Nobel Foundation, marks first Italian breakthrough in medicine in a century.
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Firing From Balloon Marks New Space Milestones
The report details U S ballistic tests with balloon-launched rockets and a Vanguard prototype to test satellite launch methods. Officials note a successful 1 000 mile plus ascent above Eniwetok with potential for greater ranges, while multiple other tests probe intercontinental reach and spaceflight capabilities.
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Government Protocol Brass Feud Deputy Is Given Boot
Washington report says Deputy Purse, a 14 year veteran of the State Department protocol office, was dismissed after hitching aboard the President’s plane with Eisenhower’s return from New York. Purse aided Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip in New York events and faced a shift to a new assignment amid internal disagreements over duties and decorum.
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United Fund Drive Surpasses Two Hundred Thousand
The Cedar Rapids Marion United Fund drive reaches about 207 thousand with 14 percent of its goal complete. Officials report weekly totals show progress and expect the goal to be reached, with a final report meeting set for next Wednesday and a luncheon underway at the Chamber.
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NATO's Spaak Visits Washington Amid Talks on Defense Aid
NATO figure Spaak arrived in Washington to discuss allied defense support with the United States and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. Reporters noted ongoing deliberations and hints that a decision on BM production assistance could be delayed up to six months.
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Storms shift east of Miami amid chaotic weather
A storm east of Miami intensifies with high winds and heavy rain. The report notes unpredictable conditions and widespread travel disruptions as residents brace for potential flooding.
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Circle reports on early missile climb trajectory
Early reports from The Circle suggested the missile ascended on a clean trajectory, with initial indications pointing to a direct ascent into the intended path. Officials noted no anomalies detected in the launch phase.
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