Kremlin shelves Iraqi Communist power bid amid split fears
In Baghdad a strong suspicion grows that Moscow restrained Iraq’s Communists to keep control over the country. The Kremlin is seen pressing for a patient, internationalist path, warning against opportunism while Iraq’s form of power struggle unfolds with party factions arguing over pace and method.
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Professor to Head Minnesota Aging Planning Committee
St Paul AP Arnold M Rose a sociology professor at the University of Minnesota was chosen by Gov Freeman Saturday to chair Minnesota s planning committee for the White House Conference on Aging The committee will prepare recommendations for the conference in January 1961
Charlie Poliquin’s See Scout Sees Heavy Weekend Traffic
The Shakopee voyage of Charlie Poliquin, a former farmer now touring as a waterborne showman, drew hundreds of sightseers to board the 70 foot See Scout for 20 cents each. Poliquin, from Mankato, plans to stay through Wednesday before continuing toward Minneapolis and St Paul, with possible weekend price boosts.
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Congress Members See Defense Costs Driven by Munitions Lobby
Presidents and lawmakers debate a munitions lobby's influence on defense spending. Cannon and Hebert warn lobbying raises costs yet voters fuel pressures through ads and media while Johnson and Symington doubt a formal probe would help. They note social networking and retired officers as factors in lobbying.
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Ike GOP Leaders Huddle to Revive Congressional Prospects
President Eisenhower plans a $100-a-plate dinner with GOP leaders to boost party prospects for regaining control of Congress. Nixon will speak as Republicans aim to fund campaigns. organizers expect over 300000 dollars with proceeds split 60 40 between House and Senate committees.
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Richard Dorer Named New Purple Heart Chief
Richard J. Dorer of Minneapolis is elected commander of the Minnesota department of the Military Order of the Purple Heart at the convention in Duluth. Mrs. Edna Sorenson of Minneapolis is chosen head of the auxiliary.
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Eisenhower Asks Congress to Lift Debt and Interest Caps
President Eisenhower urged Congress to remove the 3 percent savings bond cap and the 4 percent limit on marketable bonds over five years. He sought raising the permanent debt ceiling from 283 to 288 billion and the temporary ceiling from 288 to 295 billion. A new rate of 3 3/4 percent would apply to Series E and H bonds sold from June 1, with improved terms for outstanding E and HH bonds.
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Steel Talks Resume After Recess As Deadlock Persists
New York AP reports basic steel contract talks between the United Steelworkers of America and 12 major companies resume after a weekend recess. The three year pact expires June 30 with a potential strike by 500,000 workers if no deal is reached. Wage increase demands and a shorter 40 hour week are key issues while current average wages are about 3.03 dollars per hour.
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Deadly Chlorine Threatens Town in Georgia
In McRae Georgia two derailed 55 ton tank cars filled with liquid chlorine lay near a warehouse. Authorities activated safety measures including Army reserve units and a helicopter delivering gas masks. Mayor Callahan said evacuation was possible but wind direction unknown. Olin Mathieson officials arrived to assess contamination risk within a one mile radius.
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