Toll Soars As 11 Die In Crashes
Eleven people died in Iowa auto crashes last weekend. The 1966 Iowa traffic toll reached 205 by Monday, up from 186 a year earlier, while the state safety department listed 199 fatalities on public roads. The victims include Owen Meyers, Sheila McQueen, Thurman Wyllie, Wayne Johnson, Edith Wiley, Don Moore, Walter Bailey, Robert Ingalls, John Rogers, Wyolanda Villamar, and Ronald Baadle. additionally a sailor, Robert Johnston, died in Indiana in a separate crash.
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Rusk outlines Vietnam election views and Vietnam war politics
Secretary of State Rusk told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that a nonaligned South Vietnam would pose no problem for the United States, but Hanoi seeks to take over. He urged continued political processes and unity, noting elections for a constitution making body in August and reaffirming U S and Vietnamese resolve to improve life in the country amid ongoing military action. Meanwhile a separate Iowa crash killed Owen Meyers and Sheila McQueen along Highway 160 near Independence, with both drivers dying instantly. Meyers owned a Rowley farm service and had a teaching background, while McQueen was a nurse at University Hospitals Iowa City. Graveside services set for Wednesday in Edgerton Wisconsin and Oelwein Iowa respectively.
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Tama Packing annual meeting reveals out-of-court settlement
Stockholders at Tama Packing Co in Cedar Rapids learned an out-of-court settlement was reached to appoint a receiver for the company. The announcement opened the meeting after a one and a half hour delay during settlement talks.
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Two Blasts Damage Plant Aboard Henderson Project
Dynamite damaged a fork lift and cement wall at a Henderson Manufacturing Co site on Rockford Road SW. Seedorf Masonry Inc. owns the fork lift. Schoff Construction Co. is the general contractor. Superintendent Banse cited a recent picket as possible context, with a fuse found near the forklift.
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Raid Near Hanoi Strikes Missile Sites and Bridges
U S air force jets hit two Soviet built missile sites on Hanoi outskirts and damaged the Hanoi Haiphong road bridge. Navy fighters blasted another site 27 miles south of Vinh and silenced anti aircraft batteries. Several aircraft were reported lost but crews rescued. The action followed protests to the International Control Commission.
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Construction At Cape Hit By Stoppage
Cape Kennedy workers walkout as International Union of Electrical Workers pickets five Cape entrances. About 500 construction workers honor lines. moonport activity largely unaffected. UTC wage dispute drives 15 cent raise and 30 cent field rate sought by Local 1201.
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Texan Claims Nonaccented President in White House
A Texan asserts the nation now has a president with no accent, provoking comment on regional speech and national identity. The remark surfaces amid ongoing discussions about leadership style and media coverage.
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Board to elect nine non management directors and new CEO
The agreement provides for nine non management directors, changes including a new president and chief executive officer, and the company to pay all costs and attorney fees in the action.
Court Rules Arizona Loyalty Oath Unconstitutional
The Supreme Court struck down an Arizona law requiring loyalty oaths from state employees. Barbara Elfbrandt, a Tucson teacher, refused to sign and argued the rule violated free speech and association. Justice Douglas delivered the 54 decision with a dissent by Justice White joined by Justices Clark Harlan and Stewart. Elfbrandt had taught eight years without pay while challenging the payroll removal rule.
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Tornadoes and storms lash Texas and western states
Severe weather pummeled Texas with tornadoes, high winds, heavy rain and hail. At least six died, four yachts burned near Houston, a private plane crashed near Decatur, and drownings and a car mishap raised the toll. Northwest, Colorado and Wyoming faced cold snow and strong winds with record lows in several towns.
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Use of Drugs at Iowa U Reported on Campus
AP report describes student drug use at the University of Iowa with claims of marijuana at parties and a fraction of students using stimulants to stay awake. Officials note uncertain verification but warn that marijuana and amphetamines are present while hallucinogens remain less common.
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Cold Air Brings Rain Or Snow For Iowa Towns
An Arctic air mass from Canada is forecast to drop temperatures and bring a mix of rain and snow across Iowa townships Monday night into Tuesday. Lows near 30 in the northwest and upper 30s in the southeast, with highs in the 40s and 50s. Rain or snow likely in northwestern areas, with rain in southern and eastern counties. The five day outlook shows 6 to 10 degrees below normal and up to an inch of rain. Rain totals across Iowa include Sigourney 1.6 inches, Ottumwa 1.08 inches, Davenport .91 inches. Cedar Rapids reached 63 after a 52 overnight.
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Ship Fire Curbed Off New York
The coast guard said a British freighter where crew controlled a hold fire was sailing unassisted toward Halifax.
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