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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1955
Page
1
Representative A Reed of New York cautioned Republicans against promising large income tax cuts as inflation lingers. He argued tax reductions could be prudent but warned political considerations should not override military and economic stability. The Treasury projected a deficit and warned against premature tax-cut expectations ahead of the 1956 election cycle.
Britain launched urgent behind the scenes moves to salvage Cyprus talks with Turkey and Greece after new island violence. Foreign Secretary MacMillan invited Greek Foreign Minister Stephanos to a secret informal meeting at a Sussex country home. A Turkish meeting with Foreign Minister Fatin Zorlu is planned, as Greece pushes for self determination and possible union with Greece while Turkey resists any change to Cyprus status.
A 15-year-old Sioux Falls altar boy Ronnie Loughlian surrendered to Iowa patrol near Allison after a shooting spree killed a 22-year-old woman Ja Espervedt and abducted a middle-aged woman Myrtle Raabe. Mrs Raabe was freed at Emmetsburg after police intervention. Curry family aided, with police tracing the stolen car as the youth headed toward Illinois. The incident prompted ongoing coordination between Iowa and Wisconsin authorities and raised questions about gun safety and juvenile crime.
London AP reports Poland will reduce its army by 47,000 men by December 20, 1955 and Albania will trim 9,000 by December 31, 1955, with released soldiers to be reassigned to state agriculture and industry as a move to ease international tensions.
Israel signaled readiness to observe a cease-fire after renewed clashes near Gaza. A foreign ministry spokesman said Israel would refrain from action if Egypt ceased hostility, while Premier Said El Mufti of Jordan pledged aid to Egypt if Israeli attacks continued.
Scotch Grove in Jones county voted 17 to 17 on incorporation in a turnout of 34 of 35 eligible voters. Residents note the population around 50 and a new incorporation election will be held in a few weeks to decide if a municipal government will be organized and listed on state maps.
United Nations Command said it would cut the number and size of trace inspection teams in South Korea starting next Tuesday. Reductions will pare five sites to three and four-member teams to two. teams will be removed at Kangnung and Taegu, with personnel cut at Pusan Kunsan and Inchon. South Korea’s Gen Lee Hyung Keun urged abolition of the teams entirely.
The Cedar Rapids community fundraiser lists donors and amounts including Home Builders Associa tion, Terry-Durin Company, and Railway Postal Clerks Cedar Rapids. In memory gifts for K F H and Ida Toms Reece and Mrs. Blomquist appear, with a total budget of 7900.00 and 732.28 still needed.
Philadelphia reports six Air Force Super-Sabre jets and three Stratojet bombers set for two transcontinental races at the National Air Show. Weather delays pushed the event to Sunday with coast-to-coast flights planned from Vicorville California to Philadelphia and from March Air Force Base California to the New York area. The six Sabres aim to beat the existing coast-to-coast record near 653 mph, while the B-47s pursue a 2,937 mile nonstop run, speeds to be announced.
In Buenos Aires Sam Summer reports that seven deputies from the Radical Party urged President Peron to debate publicly before congress the “grave” terms of his Wednesday fiery speech promising to meet violence with greater violence. The opposition group faces slim odds as Peron allies hold 10 of 15 seats. the chamber meets Friday.
News from Aalesund Norway reports the icebound ship Jopeter freed after two days trapped in pack ice enabling its voyage from Danmarkhaven Greenland to Copenhagen. Argentine President Peron, amid a state of siege, warned of deadly actions against enemies while offering no resignation.
In Rabat Morocco a U S air force judge hears traffic cases involving soldiers and their wives as bases move families to camps under a Sept 15 deadline. Judges reduce fines to ten dollars and require wives to drive or supervise children while husbands learn lessons.
Washington congressmen press to trim government loans amid claims big farmers and corporations reap unwarranted advantages. Brownson lists top loan recipients by state for 1954 with Nebraska and Iowa showing large totals. Average Nebraska corn loan $2.05 and wheat loans around $1.54.
Warren Rogers Jr reports that 18 glossy photographs with 41000 word commentary were dispatched August 13 to 66 countries as part of the American Information Agency outreach on the five week Russia farm delegation visit. A second set will cover remaining tour through Nebraska and Midwest, California, Texas, with Russians now in Canada after Washington visit.
President Eisenhower declared the week beginning October 2 as National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week. He said opportunity for employment should not be denied any qualified person due to disability and that an individual's ability should be the first consideration in employment decisions.
The FBI said a $20 bill from the Greenlease ransom case turned up in Salt Lake City. Salt Lake City FBI agent in charge Arthur Cornelius Jr. said the bill was spotted by an employee of the Salt Lake City branch of the Federal Reserve Bank and verified as part of the $300,000 ransom money from the 1950s Missouri kidnapping.
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