NSP Maps 250 Million Construction Plan Across Region
Northern States Power Co. unveils a four year program to add 200 miles of high voltage lines, expand atomic capacity near Sioux Falls, and invest in Minneapolis Riverside plant. The 1964 budget allocates 9.1 million to Minneapolis and distributes funds to St. Paul Stillwater Sioux Falls Faribault Fargo Winona and other divisions totaling about 64 million.
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Minneapolis
Northern States Power Co
Allen S. King
Milwaukee
Chicago
Mid-Continent
King
Pects
Sioux Falls
Riverside
Atomic Energy Commission
NSP
NSP of
Wisconsin
St. Paul
Stillwater
Romney Urges GOP Leaders to Take Initiative
Governor George Romney urged Republican leaders to seize momentum as he said the nation stands at the start of a new political era. He spoke in Washington, arguing for proactive steps to shape policy and public confidence.
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Romney
Washington
Michigan
George Romney
Republican Party
National Press Club
GOP
Sukarno Seeks Philippine Support In Malaysia Campaign
Indonesian President Sukarno arrives in Manila for a five day visit to gain Philippine backing against Malaysia. Delays at the airport and tightened security follow reports of a death threat to Sukarno.
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Manila
Philippines
Indonesia
Sukarno
Malaysia
Diosdado Macapagal
Manila International
Subandrio
Java
The
Manila Chronicle
Burglars Loot Bank in Riverton Iowa
Burglars entered the Nishna Valley State Bank Monday night and Sheriff Al Christopher said about 3 000 may have been taken. The bank vault was drilled but the inner safe remained secure. Most loot appeared to be silver and small bills. The Randolph Oil Co across the street was also entered with tools and some money taken. Riverton lies about 50 miles south of Council Bluffs.
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Riverton
Iowa
Bureglars
Nishna Valley State Bank
al Christopher
Randolph Oil Co
Council Bluffs
Iowa Couple Die Swerving to Miss School Bus
A farm couple from Ute, both 62, died when their car veered off Highway 141 near Smithland Iowa to avoid a Maple Valley Community School bus making a left turn. The bus carried six children.
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Smithland
Iowa
Frank William Riley
Ute
Here
Riley
Maple Valley
Quints Mother Enters IBC Bowling Tournament
Mrs Andrew Fischer mother of Aberdeen South Carolina quintuplets is among entries in the Women s International Bowling Congress Tournament opening in Minneapolis April 9. Officials expect about 5 000 teams by the Friday midnight deadline. Rounds to be held on New Hope and Southdale lanes.
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Minneapolis
Andrew Fischer
Aberdeen
S.C
New Hope
Southdale
Probers Link Weak Leadership to Iowa Prison Strife
Iowa researchers say poor management and lack of a strong guiding hand fueled prison riots at Anamosa and Fort Madison. The study calls for unified administration, higher pay, and larger staff, with$255000 in emergency funds sought for more guards and personnel.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Guy
Harold Hughes
State Board of Control
Fort Madison
Reformatory
Garrett Heyns
State of Washington
Myrl E. Alexander
Center For the Study of
Southern Illinois University
State Director of Corrections
Hughes
Board of Control
Jim O. Henry
Ray Purcell
Roy Smith
Legion Hears Negroes Call for Tolerance at Luncheon
In Los Angeles three African American leaders sat at the head table of an American Legion meeting as Commander Daniel F. Foley urged racial and religious tolerance. He proposed moving the national convention to Dallas, citing the patriotic principle and its impact.
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Los Angeles
American Legion
Daniel F. Foley
Wabasha
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
H. H. Brokins
United Civil Rights Committee
Foley
Legion
Dallas
Tex
John F. Kennedy
Opening Day of Congress Faces Poverty and Education Push
The 88th Congress begins its second session amid campaign tensions and a backlog of unfinished business. President Johnson briefs Democratic leaders on his state of the union as he plans a bipartisan message. The plan emphasizes housing, unemployment aid, and education to combat poverty, with debates over funding and defense spending.
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Washington
88Th Congress
House
Senate
Johnson
Capitol
White House
John W. McCormack
Massachusetts
Texas
Mansfield
Mike Mansfield
Montana
Frerett M. Dirksen
Ilinois
Congress
Dirksen
National Cultural Center
John F. Kennedy
Kennedy
Powell predicts Johnson civil rights win hinges on Negro vote
Rep. Adam Clayton Powell of New York, a Baptist minister, addresses the Alfred Isaacs Democratic Club in New York City. He says Johnson will do a first rate job in civil rights and that the presidential election this fall will hinge on the Negro vote.
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Adam Clayton Powell
D-N.y
Alfred Isaacs
Democratic Club
New York City
Lyndon B. Johnson
Johnson signs $3 billion foreign aid bill amid compromises
President Johnson signed the $3 billion foreign aid appropriation for the current fiscal year. The measure falls below earlier ceilings and Kennedy’s initial request, but eliminates a House ban on credit guarantees to Communist nations for grain and related deals, ending the first session’s impasse after a late December vote.
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Washington
Johnson
Senate
House
John F. Kennedy
Congress
Peace Corps Tests Set for Jan. 11
The next Peace Corps placement test is at 8:30 a.m. January 11 in the Austin Post Office. Applicants must submit a questionnaire and take the hour and a half test. Proficiency in Spanish or French adds another hour for the language test. Non competitive test requires 18 or older. no upper age limit. Married couples may apply if there are no dependents under 18. A college education is not required if the applicant has a specific skill or experience.
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Peace Corps
Austin Post Office
Des Moines Robbery Bandit Bows Over Fruit Juice and Chips
A bandit entered Easton Boulevard Grocery Monday night and took a can of fruit juice and a bag of potato chips before pulling a gun on the proprietor at the checkout. He fled with $100 from the cash register.
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Des Moines
Easton Boulevard
Car of Uncle Kills Girl in Oma ha Neighb orhood
Tammy Rae Brayman a two year old girl died after she was run over by a car in Lake Manawa Iowa. The accident occurred Monday night when the family prepared to leave the Everett Brayman home. The child had been mistaken for not being in the vehicle and was struck as it moved. Everett E Brayman Jr 20 was among relatives visiting at the time.
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Lake Manawa
Iowa
Tammy Rae Brayman
Raymond Brayman
Omaha
Tammy
Everett E. Brayman Jr
Everett FE. Brayman Sr
Communists Demand Brandt Personal Negotiation Role
East German authorities press for West Berlin Mayor Willy Brandt to take part personally in any new talks to reopen the Berlin wall. The demand follows the end of the Christmas pass arrangement and comes as Korber and Wendt prepare further meetings amid Allied pressure not to concede recognition.
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Berlin
Brandt
Horst Korber
West Berlin
Erich Wendt
East Germany
Korber
Wendt
St Paul Man 85 Is 12th Traffic Fatality of Year
St Paul Minnesota. Paul J Huhn 85 of St Paul died five hours after being struck by a car while crossing a street Monday night. His death brought Minnesota s 1964 traffic fatalities to 12, compared with 16 at the same time last year.
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ST. Paul
Minnesota
Paul J. Huhn
St Peter Plans Special Election Over Pool Budget
St Peter voters will ballot Friday on a $90,000 high school pool in the added wing approved last October. The special election covers funding for the swimming facility at the district high school.
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ST. Peter, Minn
St. Peter
Bellot
McLarry Seeks to Explain Kennedy Threat to Grand Jury
Amarillo Texas AP Russell McLarry charged with threatening the life of President Kennedy has asked to explain the utterance to a federal grand jury.
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Amarillo
Tex
Russell McLarry
Kennedy
Big Ten Backs Iowa Against NCAA Probation
The Big Ten Conference issued a statement supporting University of Iowa after the NCAA placed Iowa on probation. The league opposed the NCAA action and rallied behind its member in the dispute.
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NEW York
Big Ten
National Collegiate Athletic Association
University of Iowa
Veteran official named Oklahoma wildlife director
Oklahoma City AP reports Wendell Bever, a veteran official of the South Dakota Game Department, was appointed director of the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Department. The announcement underscores Bever's long service and credentials for leading the agency.
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Oklahoma City
South Dakota Game Department
Wendell Bever
Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Department
Tops Among Gal Athletes
Golfer Mickey Wright selected yesterday by the Associated Press as Female Athlete of the Year for 1963 appears at a sporting goods show, holding clubs and posing for photographers. Wright, a leading figure in women’s golf, is highlighted among other top female athletes in the AP selection.
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Mickey Wright
Associated Press
Light Snowfall Forecast With Cooler Temperatures
Weather forecast predicts light snow tonight and Wednesday with colder lows around 15 to 22. An outlook for Thursday calls for snow flurries and continued chill.
Schedule of Pages Area News and Sections
Reading today spans pages 3 to 14 with sections Area News Sports Editorials Markets Women's News and Comics. The listing notes pages 8 and 9 for Sports and a run through 14 for Women’s News and Comics.
Fight Over Shifting Foreign Aid Into Defense Budget
Washington AP reports likely House opposition as the Johnson administration weighs moving foreign aid items into the Defense Department budget. Rep. Otto Passman warns such a shift would be resisted and cut, while Rep. Clarence Cannon maintains foreign aid remains in one unified bill.
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Washington
Johnson Administration
Defense Department
House Appropriations Committee
Otto E. Passman
D-La
Appropriations
Assman
Passman
Executive Branch
Congress
Clarence Cannon
Dmo
Appropriations Committee
Cannon
Wirtz Sees Rail Dispute Heading Toward Crisis
Secretary of Labor Wirtz said federal mediation will again be sought over the long running railroad work rules dispute. Talks with railroads and five unions continued as a Feb 25 deadline looms for possible nationwide strike over wage structure overtime pay and other issues.
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Wirtz
Fire Destroys Electronics Plant in McGregor Iowa
A large fire destroyed the Midwest Speaker Co plant in McGregor Iowa burning through Monday night. The brick walls remained while smoke damaged the adjoining Post Office and nearby apartments sending residents fleeing. Fire units from McGregor Monona and Prairie du Chien Wisconsin pumped about 700000 gallons of water to battle the blaze. The cause and extent of damage were not immediately clear.
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Mcgregor
Iowa
Midwest Speaker Co
Louis Boji
Monona
Prairie du Chien
Wis
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