03 Sep 1958
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1958
Page
1
Icelandic papers condemn British naval steps in the fishing dispute with Britain. Protests outside the British ambassador’s residence escalate as calls grow to sever relations with Britain and pull gunboats home.
A gunman armed with a rifle hijacked a taxi with a 14 year old boy hostage after forcing a mother and four sisters from a toll barrier. The suspect fled at high speed toward New Canaan, where state police forced the car to the roadside. The boy helped subdue the gunman by grabbing his rifle as the suspect tried to confront officers.
In Northridge California an eight year old boy shouted as a freight train halted on a railroad trestle. Firemen and a track worker used a torpedo and lifted Buck the horse from danger. Buck suffered only a scratched leg and was led away with his owner, while the train moved on 45 minutes late.
President Eisenhower sought a catch off Block Island sound with Navy escort. After two empty hours he sought fishing tips from locals and aboard the Anna F. No fish yet but lures were obtained with a joking payment remark. Reporter Rob ert Roth covered the outing in brief radio telegraph.
U S District Judge Walter Hoffman denied the Norfolk school board's motion to delay desegregation until 1959. He reserved the right to reconsider.
Westinghouse scientists describe a ceramic like material that directly turns heat into electricity with no moving parts. Potential uses include satellite radio transmission and emergency power for hospitals homes and appliances. The approach could supplement conventional power without replacing it.
Tropical storm Ella lashed a wide area from southern Florida to western Cuba with gale winds. At least five people died and seven were injured as weather battered Bayamo Cuba and Key West area facilities including trailers and signs were toppled.
Evanston AP report says a copper wire hidden in a lawn was flung by a rotary power mower. The 4 year old Timothy Forkins died from brain injury and blood poisoning after being struck while playing near his father mowing.
Anamosa Gazette reports an argument Tuesday night led to the shotgun death of Monticello man Raymond Ritcheson, 58, and the jailing of neighbor Die Sampson, 50, on a murder charge. Sampson pled not guilty in district court and was remanded to the Iowa City psychiatric hospital for treatment.
In testimony before a Senate rackets committee, Teamsters Vice President Harold Gibbons defended rehabilitating hoodlums and placing them in union roles. He cited past approval to arm staff to "clean the hoodlums" from St. Louis locals and said parolees and convicts could find work aiding their rehabilitation. He criticized police cooperation in labor disputes and asserted distrust of police in St. Louis. The hearing continued on page 6.
Mile Ivcic, a repairman at the Vinkovci locomotive maintenance shop, was known for silent work through sign language. He suddenly began speaking again after five years of a vow to remain mute to cut time lost in shops, signaling he has made his point.
Defense Secretary McElroy told reporters that if Red China is wise it will be deterred and not launch a full scale war over Quemoy. He noted reinforcements for the Seventh Fleet and forward air assets, but said he had no further comment on nuclear moves and affirmed U.S. commitment to deterrence.
General Curtis LeMay, Air Force vice chief of staff, will visit Formosa in response to a May invitation from the Nationalist defense ministry, the Defense Department said this week in Washington.
New York AP reports Captain Andrew Lindemulder age 40 from Detroit disappeared from the Ann Quinn about 800 miles from England. The ship was en route from Baltimore to Poland and he was last seen Monday night with breakfast time Tuesday marked as missing.
A humorous quip praises the beloved eyes lips and pearls while teasing a standout chin in a playful exchange. The remark blends affection with light humor, reflecting dated flirtation tone. Copyright notices accompany the quote.
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