Un-American Activities Hearing Set in Minneapolis
The House HUAC opens a three day session in the Federal Courts Building with at least 11 subpoenas issued and 11 witnesses expected from Twin Cities and Two Harbors. Picket plans by Citizens Against HUAC draw university club support while civil liberties groups warn of possible rights infringements. Rep Edwin E Willis chairs the committee.
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Police Foil Plot to Kidnap Khrushchev in Sweden
Swedish police said they foiled a plan to abduct Soviet Premier Khrushchev during his five day state visit. A 30 year old foreigner, possibly Hungarian, was arrested near Haga Castle and allegedly planned to breach the gates in a truck. Police reinforced security and warned officers to shoot if a threat arose.
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Dam project rises in Oakland to store vast water
A dam at A DAM FOR NORTHERN CALIFORNIA in Oakland measures 2100 feet in length and 300 feet in height. The reservoir will hold 22 billion gallons of water and begin filling in the fall. It sits on Bear Creek in a narrow valley feeding into San Pablo reservoir.
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Senate approves space program budget amid lower year total
The Senate authorized 5.246 billion for NASA for the year starting July 1, exceeding the House by 52 million but below last year’s 5.351 billion. Funds will follow in a separate appropriation. Population clock shows 192 million in 8:35 a.m. update. President Johnson marks the GI Bill anniversary, crediting Roosevelt with expanding national strength and postwar peace aims.
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Flash Flood Threat Looms Across Iowa After Severe Storms
The Associated Press reports flash flooding threats across southern and central Iowa after violent thunderstorms and tornadoes on Monday. Des Moines and West Des Moines report flooding, with evacuations in bottomland areas as creeks rise. Damaging winds hit multiple counties, damaging buildings, barns, and utility lines, while rainfall totals reach over two inches in places.
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Medford Girl Linda Miller Named Dairy Princess Finalist
The sixth of 11 finalists in Minnesota's Princess Kay of the Milky Way contest is Linda Miller, 18, Medford. She is chosen Region 9 Dairy Princess from eight contestants representing Fairbault Freeborn LeSueur Rice Steele and Waseca counties.
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