McElroy argues for Pentagon reorganization plan
Secretary of Defense McElroy urged the House Armed Services Committee to accept Eisenhower’s proposed military reorganization. He defended against charges of overreach and said the plan aims for modest budget flexibility to meet unanticipated needs without merging all services.
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Vinson
White House
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McElro
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Eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean Command
Atlantic Command
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Caribean Command
Eurovedia Command
Ala Kan Commmand
Pact, Command
Congress
AlcElroy
Secretary of Defense
Defense
iSchool Board Hikes Pay of Top Personnel
Cedar Rapids board of education approves salary increases for central administration and supervisory personnel for 1958 59. Top officials receive raises up to 1200 with many others totaling about 45000 above prior levels, plus enhanced extra pay for teachers with special assignments.
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iSchool
Cedar Rapids Board of Education
Hale C. Reid
Richard E. Barnhart
Dean Stoakes
Archie Bauman
Oho Hutchings
Leslie Grigg
Administration seeks 700 million rail modernization loan guarantees
Washington AP reports the administration urged Congress to authorize up to 700 million dollars in loan guarantees for railroad modernization. It did not, however, propose removing existing safeguards on rail freight and passenger services.
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Washington
Congress
Set of Twins Becomes Fourth for Local Couple
Allegan Michigan. Mr. and Mrs. Lafayette Stuch welcomed a twin boy and girl Tuesday. The Stuchs, 38, head of the Wayland Chamber of Commerce, report no names chosen yet. The children join siblings John and Roger 13 Ann 11 Robert and Gregory 8 Bryan 4 and Barbara and Nancy 2.
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Allegan
Mich
Lafayette Stuch
Stuchit
Stuch
Wayland Chamber of Commerce
John
Roger
Ann
Robert
Gregory
Bryan
Barbara
Nancy
Signals To Turn Ring Snatched From Car Woman Says
In Cleveland AP report Mrs Ray Maylin 37 says a man snatched her diamond ring and wrist watch when she extended her arm from her car to signal a left turn. She valued the jewelry at 808 dollars before the man fled in a car.
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Cleveland
Ray Maylin
Car Sales Pitch Promises Easy Driving and Easy Payments
A sales pitch touts a car as effortless to drive and easy to service with payments that keep a buyer’s mind free to plan finances. The message emphasizes minimal effort and affordability for prospective buyers.
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Saltsman
Prospect
Sky Crash Sparks Call for Action in Congress
A Vegas air collision, killing 49, prompts public anger and a push for swift inquiry. Congressman Harris plans a special investigation with House Commerce and Armed Services committees to probe crash causes and air space control. The Civil Aeronautics Board proposes a test zone with mandatory instrument flight clearance. Continued on Page 4.
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Las Vegas
United Air Lines
Air Force
Harris
D-Ark
House Commerce Committee
House Armed Services Committee
Millings
f-Calif
Civil Aeronautics Hoard
Nevada
Soviets Quit Fight Over Arctic Flight Resolution
At the United Nations, Soviet Delegate Arkady Sobolev withdrew a resolution calling for a halt to U S hydrogen bombers near Arctic fronts after nine of the 11 opposing nations voted against it in a tense debate. Britain Canada France Japan and Sweden sided with the United States while Sweden abstained or stayed silent on others. The council then adjourned without action as Sobolev failed to gain support, noting insufficient votes to push the measure through.
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Arkady Sobolev
U.N
Wiliam Qatts
United Nations
API
Soviet Union
Security Council
Arctic
Henry Cabott Lodge
Strategic Air Command
Britain
Canada
China
Colombia
France
Iroq
Japan
Panama
U. S
Sweden
Sobolev
Lodge Lad
Lodge
State Defends Plan to Crack Down on Point System
State officials voiced defense Tuesday of the Iowa traffic point system, saying the demerit scheme guides suspensions for reckless driving. A Waterloo district court suit challenges constitutionality while Cedar Rapids judges withhold information needed to enforce the plan. The state plans to attend the May 12 hearing as Brown notes suspensions rely on code violations rather than points alone.
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Ane News
Iowa
Russell’ Brown
West Moines
Brown
Waterloo
Cedar Rapids
State Department of Moble Safety
Norman Erbe
Bernard W. Hitchcock
CJ Falls
Zane
Regents Ask Funds To Plan Campus Units
The Laws Board of Regents asked for 391,959 dollars in emergency funds to begin architectural planning for campus buildings at the three state colleges and other state schools. Critics say the move is political maneuvering by Republicans against Gov Loveless after capital projects were vetoed.
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Des Moines
Laws Board of Rieports
Loveless
Republican-concrelleel
Republic
Conter
Love
Dunece
Lawrences Putac Gladbrook
Boverdy
Frank Byers
Marion
George Seattle
Semi Truck and Car Crash Kills Iowa Coach O'Connor
Waterloo authorities report Frank "Burky" O'Connor 44, University of Iowa basketball coach, died in a head on collision with a southbound semi on Route 218 near Waterloo. The semi loaded with sewer pipe and concrete shifted, crushing the car. driver Alvin Haas, 33, LaPorte City, injured. O'Connor was en route to a fundraising event in Waterloo. The crash closed the highway for hours as investigators examined the wreck and the body was taken to a Waterloo funeral home.
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Waterloo
Frank “Burky” O'Connor
University of Iowa
Here
Atauit
John Schmieder
SUI
O'Connor
Tle
Trzek Cuyer
Alvin Haas
LaPorte
Tts
Cedar Rapids
GW. Howrey
LaPorte City
Maas
Waterlais
Expert Says Dad Doing Too Many Chores at Home
In a speech at a convention Margaret Mead argues modern homes burden men with chores as she notes fathers spend long hours on dishwashing and child care while women work. The commentary links domestic division to broader social responsibilities and priorities.
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Margaret Mead
U.S. Wholesale Grocers Association
Cedar Rapids
United Air Lines
Las Vegas
Nev
Rainier Ban on Lady Norah Amid Baptism Spat
Monte Carlo reports a royal dispute over Lady Norah following a controversial baptism. Prince Rainier and Princess Grace face calls for boycotts as nobles clash with figures linked to the ceremony. Gifts valued around $1400 spark debate and possible apologies.
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Monte Carlo
Prince Rainier
Norah Laneser
Mone
British Industria
Lin
Norah
Sian
Grimadi
Docker
Tunner
Princess Grace
Gady Murah
Alan
Cannes
Bucky O’Connor Led Iowa SUI Cagers to Win
Frank Bucky O’Connor Iowa’s head basketball coach since 1948 died in a car crash Tuesday. Survived by wife Jane and daughter Kathleen Connor, he joined the Town staff as pass coach and freshman coach in 1948 and became head coach in 1951 after Russie Williams’s resignation.
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Frank “Bucky” O'Connor
University of Iowa
IGS
Jane
Jankard
Kathleen
Connor
wWll
Irving
Rucky
Eleo
Fop
Harrison
Russie Williams
Lana and Crane Sued Over Slaying Case
A slaying case involves Lana and Crane facing a civil suit filed by a Panata family relative. Details from the suit allege involvement by a TV director and business figures. The proceedings center on the alleged homicide and related family disputes.
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