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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1954

Page

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Link Iowa Maine boy slayings tied to suspect in Sioux City

Sioux City police questioned a 50-year-old itinerant music salesman Ernest Triplett about the 8-year-old Jimmie Bremmer death. Auburn Maine police reported a similar July murder of a 12-year-old, suggesting a possible link. Gibbons sent photos and data east while the suspect denied charges pending further investigation.

Sioux City Jimmie Bremmer Harry Gibbons Ernest Triplett Gibbons Alton Savage Auburn Maine Savage Bremmer Jimmy Danny Wood Gray Peddier Danny

GOP Chief Raps Gillette Senate Record Crowded Iowa GOP gathering targets Martin

National Chairman Leonard Hall assailed Senator Guy M. Gillette for not contributing to the Washington cleanup as he led about 300 Iowa Republicans in Cedar Rapids. He urged electing Tom Martin of Iowa City to Gillette seat, calling the off year drive the party's most intensive campaign. Hall warned the left wing CIO and Walter Reuther threaten moderate government and linked the 1952 Eisenhower victory to current battles. The meeting ran into a banquet and closed sessions with central committee, while Huff remained away on investigative duties.

Cedar Rapids Leonard Hall Guy M. Gillette Washington Gillette Hall G.O.P Martin Senate State Central Committee Republican Party Democratic CIO Walter Reuther Democratic Party FAC ADA Walon Reuther Dwight D. Eisenhower Iowa America

Camp Good Health budget goal set by charity drive

The Gazette reports the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barber Shop Quartet Singing in America Inc asks how much is needed to meet this summer camp budget. Barber Shoppers pledge the final $112.09, completing support in a year that also notes generous Kiwanis and reader contributions.

Cedar Rapids the Gazette Society For ‘the Preservation and Encouragement of Barber Shop Quartet Singing In America, Inc Kiwanis Club Memorial Coliseum Barber Shopquarters ALL Gazette Tony Pleune Public Health Ta ‘Association Camp Spon Camp Good Health Society For the Alerne George Dane

Bank Cashier Believed To Abduct $30000 From Warroad Bank

Federal and Minnesota authorities sought Ben Bakken, 37, cashier at Security Bank in Warroad, Minnesota, after he absconded with about $30,000. A federal warrant was issued under the Federal Reserve Act. The article notes Bakken had been cashier for 10 years and had a family of three children.

Minneapolis Minnesota Ben Bakken Warroad Total Bose

Iowa Counties Targeted Over Tax Free Building Supplies

The Iowa Tax Commission warns counties that tax exempt purchases may not be resold commercially. State officials say only government use qualifies for tax free status and will pursue tax settlements on improper sales. County officials and attorneys have been notified, with some seeking conferences on the ruling.

Des Moines Iowa Tax Commission Oma Vision Cunningham Henry Wormley The Tax Commission Engineers

Weather Turns Cooler as Canadian Air Drives Iowa Outlook

A cold front swept Cedar Rapids Thursday morning, dragging temps from 59 to 57 and back to 59 by mid afternoon with northwest winds near 10 mph. The weatherman warned cool wet conditions would dominate for the next two to three days, with highs in the sixties and overnight lows in the forties.

Iowa News Iowa Cedar Rapids

Dr Wu urges Formosa aid to free China in 1950 proposal

Dr K C Wu former Formosa governor and Northwestern lecturer told Cedar Rapids teachers the Nationalists could liberate Red China if the U S provides guns planes and 300000 a year plus reform of Chiang Kai shek His plan hinges on American support and pressure for reform while warning of Communist diversions in Southeast Asia and the risks of a Formosa invasion.

Formosa China United States Generalissimo K C. Wu America Chiang Dr. Wu Formosan Quemoy Reds Simi Dien Bri Asia Indo-China

Unattended Birth and Death on Camel Hump Mountain

A Massachusetts couple recounted the unattended birth on Camel Hump, the infant’s death, and burial high on the slopes. Margaret Barth, 19, gave birth with husband Paul, 25, aiding. The baby died, burial performed, and the mother walked to hospital after hours on the mountain. Barth jailed on a vagary charge as authorities investigate.

Burlington, Vt INS Massachusetts Camel Hump Mountain Margaret Barth Wollaston Mass Paul Boston University

Arrest Ordered in Spy Case in France

Paris reports a military tribunal ordered the arrest of Andre Baranes a Communist newspaperman and former police official who failed to appear for questioning in a high profile spy leak scandal. The case involves alleged double agent activity and leaks from France’s top defense council amid a rift between police and DST counter espionage authorities.

Paris Andre Baranes France Baranes Jean Dides DST

Rhodes Hero Again Leads Giants Past Indians in Game Two

New York Giants beat Cleveland Indians 3-1 at the Polo Grounds to take a 2-0 World Series lead. Dusty Rhodes pinch hit for Monte Irvin, driving in two runs with a two-run fifth and a homer for insurance. Al Smith homered for the Indians off Johnny Antonelli. The game featured standout defensive plays and extended action as both teams battled for the fall classic.

Associated Press Indians Mose Yellowhorse Pawnee Okla Cleveland Indians al Lopez Polo Grounds N. Y Early Wynn Giants New York New York Giants Cleveland Municipal Stadium Dusty Rhodes Monte Irvin Johnny Antonelli al Smith Smith Antonelli Davey Jones Detroit Gene Woodlin New York Yankees Avila Dark Lockman Doby Rosen Wertz Westlake Mays Westrum Stricknd Wynn Muelleree Fura Thompson Irvin Strickland Williams Hogan Thomson Rhodes Scor

Germany Admitted To Brussels Pact Changes

Nine power conference reached a Brussels pact update admitting West Germany and Italy. Belgium proposed controls on German rearmament within the pact framework while U S aid distribution would stay under NATO goals. Spaak plan favored majority decisions. Mendes-France push for vetoes met resistance.

London INS Brussels West Germany Italy U.S John Foster Dulles Pierre Mendes- France Brussels Ct Britain French Assembly EDC Dulles Europe Spain NATO Belgium Luxembourg Netherlands Spaak Konrad Adenauer Mendes-France

Gillette Leads in Farm Poll Despite Slipping Margin

Des Moines reports Sen. Gillette, Iowa Democrat, remains ahead of Republican Rep. Martin with 53 percent to 41 percent among likely farmers, in a September Alsace-Homestead poll. Undecided 6 percent. Governor race shows Leo H. leading with 51 percent, Clyde Herrling at 40 percent.

Des Moines INS Sen Gillette Iowa Farm Mate Rep Martin Leo H Clyde Herrring

Tucker resigns as Comptroller to enter private management consulting

The Maritime Administration announced Wednesday night that Comptroller Charles W. Tucker has resigned to return to private life and work as a management consultant.

Washington LLP Maritime Administration Charles W. Tucker

Kean Named Fifth Army Commander After 36 Years Service

Gen. O. B. Kean assumed command of the Fifth Army in Chicago after a career spanning more than 36 years in the military.

Chicago O. B. Kean Ethred” Thursas Ey Fifth Army

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