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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1955

Page

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Khrushchev In Talks On Trade Amid Censorship Talks

Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev, during a U S visit with Senators Kefauver Malone Frear Young and Thackrey, said Russia seeks more raw materials and machinery but denied farm crises. He noted farm export limits hinder induction and hinted easing censorship may begin, while stressing no intent to use machines for weapons.

Arles H. Klensch SCOW INS Ross Khrushchev U. S Senaton Russia Iganin Khrushchev Khrush Kefauver D- 1 Malone R-Nev Frear Young R-N. D Thak Idaho Ers Sas Ing Possi Ashchev USCOW Union D-Tenn U.S Moscow Nikita Khrushchev

Coast Guard Clears Man In Kin Case

The Coast Guard reversed its stance and cleared Reservist Norton Pierre Gaston after hearings last year. His commission at the Coast Guard Academy in New London was approved, with officials noting a limited mother son relationship and no improper influence.

Coast Guard Washington Norton Pierre Gaston Coast Guard Academy New London Conn Reneral Gaston Jeanne Griser San Francisco Independent Progressive Party American-Russian Institute

Quake Kills 19 in Egypt Hurts Hundreds of Children

Cairo Alexandria and the Nile delta shook as a powerful quake killed 19 people including at least 11 schoolchildren. Hospitals treated over 120 injured, with 12 Cairo schools reported collapsed and eight children dying at one school. Emergency centers opened as officials toured wrecked areas and relief was dispatched.

Cairo INS Alexandria Nile Delta Hussein el Shafie Interior Ministry Alexandria Observatory

Reds Still Far Apart Lenauer Hurricane Hilda Spotted

AP dispatches report Hurricane Hilda forming in the Atlantic southeast of Turks Island with 75 mph winds. The system, the eighth tropical storm of the year, prompted advisories for the Bahama area and possible gale conditions through Monday night and Tuesday.

SAAMI Hilda Atlantic Turks Island Weather Bureau Bahama Islands

Khrushchev Refuses Kirschwasser at Bonn Luncheon

At Chancellor Adenauer's luncheon Khrushchev balked at a cherry brandy called kirschwasser from the Black Forest. The German delegation reported he choked and said the drink burned his throat and was too strong for him.

Moscow Russia Nikita Khrushchev Germany Black Forest Adenauer Communist Party Khrushchev

Royal romance reported ended by The People

London based The People reported that Princess Margaret and Capt. Peter Townsend's romance has ended. Circles close to the royal household were quoted saying Townsend was told weeks ago that any marriage prospects with the princess could not be fulfilled.

London the People Margaret Peter Towntsend People le “Townsend Sevee

Warming Trend After Coldest Night in Iowa

A warming trend began Monday in Iowa as forecasters expected temperatures to rise into the eighties by Tuesday. The state logged record low readings early, with 28 in Atlantic four degrees below freezing, 29 in Elkader and Cherokee, and 31 in Spencer and Carroll. Strong, gusty southerly winds were anticipated with a dry low pressure trough, and rain was unlikely. Cedar Rapids reached 74 after an overnight 44, while Sunday’s high was 70 and low 40.

Iowa News Iowa Weatherman Atlantic Elkader Cherokee Spencer Carroll Hawkeye Cedar Rapds

Zaharias Forms Fund To Fight Cancer

ALVESTON AP Babe Didrikson Zaharias, facing a second cancer, has established the Babe Didrikson Zaharias Fund Inc from her hospital room to support tumor clinics and cancer treatment. Hospital officials say her condition is improved and she may be able to go home later this week after surgery last year.

Alveston Babe Ikson Zaharias Babe Didon Zaharias

Joining Twins in School Somehow Leads to Tragic Collision

AP reports in N C and Austria that a family decision linked to children starting school tied to a fatal rail crash. A widow and mother, Mrs J Seaver, aged 25, moved to have her twins attend school with her, but an open switch caused a collision between a passenger and a freight train, killing eight and injuring 35. The incident drew officials’ blame and a push to review safety.

Andis N. C J. Seaver Klagenfurt Austria

Chuckle Dogs Could Be Better Pets at Night

A humorous note imagines dogs that whimper during storms would instead tiptoe in and close the windows, making them more satisfactory as night companions. The playful idea envisions calmer, quieter supervision during bad weather.

New Miss America Pledges Modest Image and Style

New Miss America Sharon Kay Ritchie, 18, of Grand Island Nebraska, declares she will not pose in cheesecake or bathing-suit shots during her reign. She aims for a drama or fashion career, hopes to travel to Italy and Spain, and emphasizes intelligence, consideration, and faith as core qualities.

New York Sharon Kay Ritchie Denver Waldorf-Astoria Miss Ritchie Esther Williams Sharon First Christian Church Grand Island Neb Italy Spain Forrest A. Ritchie Ritchie Merle Strever

Shank seeks re election to Cedar Rapids finance post

Cedar Rapids finance commissioner Stew Shank, 53, filed papers to seek renomination for the $7,000 a year post he has held since 1953. He is the first candidate to declare for the city primary on Oct 25, joining three other incumbents seeking re election. Shank, a former fire chief and longtime public official, lives at 1900 Johnson avenue NW with a married daughter and teenage son and daughter. Petitions require at least 259 voter signatures by Oct 15.

Ceua Mapias Arte Stewart Shank Monguy Shank Shak Paul Stockberger iStockberger Scherrebeck - Shank Insurance Agency AFL Fire Fighters Local 11 Souvenir Grant High School Atkins Fairfax Cedar Rapids Johnson Avenue Council City Plan Commission Trinity Methodist Church el Kahir Shrine Maude Krebs

Council Moves To Get Vote On Annexation

Cedar Rapids officials moved toward a public vote on annexing a west side district. City Attorney Garber son to draft a resolution and hearing notice for a possible Nov 8 election. Annexation covers about 13.4 square miles with 2,660 residents, west of Highway 30 and Edgewood Road area.

Cedar Rapids City Plan Commission C. W. Garberson Sixteenth Avenue Westwood Drives Edgewood Road Gaiberson Authority

Cedar Rapids Boy Moved After Football Injury

A Cedar Rapids 10-year-old, Jon Griswold, remained in serious condition at University Hospitals Iowa City after a head injury from a backyard football game Sunday evening. He was unconscious after a rough tackle by his brother Wynn and rushed from St Luke's to university facilities for possible concussion treatment.

Cedar Rapids News Cedar Rapids University Hospitals Iowa City Jon Griswold Robert Griswold D Avenue Wynn James Franklin Paul Nuseen D Avenue NE St. Luke’s Hospital Jon Arthur School

Atlantic Port Strike Called by ILA on Atlantic Coast

The International Longshoremen's Association ordered an immediate strike of all Atlantic coast ports in support of the New York waterfront group. The directive was issued Monday, affecting major harbor operations along the coast.

Maude Krebs Agathet Plan Commission George Jonen Frank Carey Philadelphia Cedar Rapids New York City Alfred N. Goldsmith Cockburn International College of Surgeons Goldsmith Hootors New York International Longshoremen's Association Atlantic Coast New York Waterfront

Runway sinking at Tokyo airport under ocean liner jets

The landing strip at Tokyo International Airport sinked after being built over a river bed. Officials report the main runway dropped 53 inches and continues to sink about four inches yearly. Repairs are estimated at 27780 dollars.

Tokyo Tokyo International Airport

Eisenhower health evaluation key to 1956 decision

Republican strategists say Eisenhower will base a possible second term run on his health assessment for next spring. An associate notes he aims to avoid repeating Roosevelt’s 1944 situation, stressing the need to stay fit for a fourth term if elected.

Denver Eisenhower Franklin D.J. Roosevelt Roosevelt Hell

Four Others In La Porte Family Fire Tragedy

A La Porte City fire claimed four more Smelser family members, including Bert Smelser and three of his six children, while the mother Faye escaped. Glen 5 Donna 6 Michael 10 Joan 14 and Ralph 12 were injured or perished as flames swept through the two story home. The stove explosion sparked the blaze and residents aided by nearby families aided in emergency treatment. Joan was listed critical, Gene serious, Ralph fair, as they were treated at University hospitals.

Tom Meresman Bert Smelser la Porte City Mr. Smelser Glen Donna Michael Monsday Faye Smelser Henry C. Peters Fire Department Ralph Joan Gene University Waterloo Cedar Falls Lloyd Cutler Cutler

Frasier Readings Hit 14 At High Rockies Spot

Denver AP reports Fraser Colorado at 8,500 feet recorded a temperature of 14 degrees early Monday. The low reading was the coldest in the nation, observed at the mountain fishing spot associated with President Eisenhower.

Denver Fraser Eisenhower Rockies

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