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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1955

Page

10

Iowa Publishers See Chance Of State Democrat Victory

Iowa publishers at the Iowa Daily Press Association meeting show mixed views on Democratic chances in next year’s state race. Most expect Governor Hoegh to seek renomination. opinions on Herring and the Democratic ticket vary with several predicting a GOP edge in November. Major issues cited include taxes especially sales tax, highways, reapportionment, liquor, farms, schools, and labor.

Iowa Iowa Daily Press Des Moines Iowa Daily Iowa Daily Press Association Hoegh G.O.P Clyde Herring R. M Spike” Evans Arnolds Park George O'Malley Herring Evans Leo Term

The Three Principal Causes of Fire Declared

A historical note states the three principal causes of fire are men, women and children. This terse assertion reflects mid century views on fire risk and responsibility.

Conflict Over Fatal Crash Near Oakland Iowa

An Omaha motorist and a passenger gave conflicting statements to highway patrol about a fatal crash near Oakland Iowa that killed 29 year old Paul Lauterbach and injured his bride of one day Phyllis Veenendaal 19. Relatives said funeral plans would wait until Lauterbach family returns to Dike.

Council Bluffs Omaha Oakland Paul Lauterbach Dike iThursday Phyllis Veenendaal Pella Henry Hupp Walter Black Hupp Lauterbach

New Car Demolished After Stall on Tracks North of Northwood

A new Lincoln sedan, owned by Northwood attorney O. J. Wardwell, was demolished when it stalled on gravel tracks about eight miles north of Northwood. He and his wife escaped injury by abandoning the car as a Rock Island rocket passenger train neared. The wheels sank then dug into the loose roadbed, resting the undercarriage on the rails.

Northwood, In INS Northwood O. J. Wardwell Rock Island Wardwell

Prison for 25YearOld Murder Opens Old Case

Raymond Kroll of Davenport Iowa, age 46, pleaded guilty to third degree murder for a 25 year old killing in Wisconsin. He received a 7 to 14 year sentence at Waupun State Prison after surrendering last May and returning to Wisconsin.

Viaqqua Wis Raymond Kroll Davenport Waupun State Lincoln Neprud Kroll Wisconsin LaCrosse Clarence Sutherland Sutherland

Guthrie Official Is Found Guilty

Guthrie county supervisor Ralph E. Holmes was convicted of converting public property to private use for taking lumber from a county yard for his farm. The verdict followed testimony from bridge crew members and an engineer. sentencing is set for September 29 with motions due September 27.

Adams County Guthrie Holmes Guthrie County Holmes Farm Holmes Place G. Sherman Held Dallas

Izaak Walton League Iowa convention opens in Waterloo

The thirty second annual Iowa division convention of the Izaak Walton League starts Saturday in Waterloo and ends Sunday. Alden J. Erskine of Sioux City will preside. William Blaski of Guthrie Center urges more funds to improve and maintain parks as public use reaches a high, proposing local operation for about half of the state parks under a recent law.

Waterloo INL Iowa Izaak Walton League of America Alden J. Erskine Sioux City William Blaski Guthrie Center Iowa State Parks Committee

Countryman To Be Out Of Iowa for Two Weeks

Atty General Dayton Countryman will leave Sunday for two weeks of reserve training at Offutt Air Force Base in Omaha. Countryman is a lieutenant colonel in the Strategic Air Command, the attorney general’s office announced Friday.

Countryman Iowa Des Moines Dayton Countryman Offutt Air Force Base Omaha Strategic Air Command

Three Eastern Iowans Return from Far East

SEATTLE AP The navy transport Gen. M. M. Patrick was due today with 1 427 sengers from the Far East aboard included Lt Glen R Barto Cedar Rapids Sgt Dwane Bentrott Lone Tree and Pvt Kenneth Thompson Moscow

Seattle M. M. Patrick

G O P District Plan Meetings in Iowa Set

Iowa Republican leaders announce eight district district plan sessions in late October for county chairs and vice chairs. U S Senators Hickenlooper and Martin, plus a congressman, are to attend most gatherings. The party will host some open evening banquets as part of the strategy. The state committee avoided taking a stance on farm price declines, citing confidence in the Eisenhower administration to address the issue.

DES Moines Republican Iowa G.O.P State Committee School of Instruction Washington Eisenhower Pierson

Loveland Attacks Farm Policy in Iowa Protest Meetings

Former Agriculture Undersecretary Albert J. Loveland said bipartisan farm protests in southwest Iowa hint Democrats may win the farm vote in 1956. He noted four meetings with hundreds of farmers, backing resignation calls for Secretary Benson. The movement plans to expand to more counties as meetings are scheduled in Atlantic Bedford and Creston with other figures added to a Democratic agricultural advisory panel.

Janesville Agriculture Albert J. Loveland Iowa Benson Jay Loughry Corning Loughry Atlantic Bedford Creston Loveland Paul M. Butler R. M. Evans Arnolds Park Board Ofovernor

Minnesotan Wins Contour Plowing Championship Duel

Eugene Holmes of Waldorf Minnesota captured the national contour plowing title in Wabash Indiana by one point over Kenneth Clark of Cherokee Iowa. Holmes totaled 73 points while Clark had 72 as a crowd of 30 000 to 40 000 watched in hot 90 degree heat with John Daniels of Mulberry Grove Illinois finishing third.

Wabash Ind Eugene Holmes Waldorf Minn Iowan Holmes Kenneth Clark Cherokee John Daniels Mulberry Grove

Celwein Man Files Suit for 40000 Alienation Claim

Dale Wilson of Celwein filed in West Union district court for 40000 in alienation of affections. He seeks 25000 actual damages and 15000 exemplary damages from Nick Leo, alleging Leo enticed Wilson's wife away, causing severe distress and family strain after a long marriage since 1946.

Celwein West Union Dale Wilson O¢celwein Nick Leo Wilson Leo Wilsons

Race Driver To Talk At 21 Iowa High Schools

Duane Carter, nationally known racing driver, will present traffic safety talks at 21 Iowa high schools over the coming weeks. He is scheduled to appear at Vinton and Iowa City among others.

Des Moines Duane Carter Iowa Vinton Iowa City

Embezzlement Charge Against Des Moines Teller

Robert O. Vernon, 24, waived preliminary hearing in Des Moines on a $2,750 embezzlement charge while a teller at Des Moines Savings and Loan Association. Case referred to federal grand jury. bond set at $500. Also notes loan expansion for nurses by the Iowa State Medical Society and Everett B. Speaker of Des Moines elected secretary treasurer of the American Fisheries Society in Augusta, Georgia.

Robert O. Vernon U.S E. E. Poston Des Moines Des Moines Savings and Loan Association Federal Grand Jury Ererett B. Speaker Iowa Conservation Commission American Fisheries Society Augusta

Lost and Found and Classified Rates in Gazette

Classified section details Gazette want ad rates for 3 and 4 lines with four word minimums and bold rules. It lists several lost items including a blue and white dog Mitzie with a Minnesota license and a large metal wardrobe, plus various services and sales ads and contact phone numbers.

Machinists Openings for Night Shifts at Omaha Steel Works

Openings for first class machinists at Omaha Steel Works in Omaha Nebraska. Night shifts with shift bonus steady work and overtime. Must have completed a four year apprenticeship and some job shop experience. Excellent working conditions and employee benefits. Apply at 609 South 48th Street Omaha. Ad includes confidential instruction to respond via Box 6368 Gazette.

Omaha Steel Works South 48Th Street Omaha Nebraska

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