Far Flight By Missile Cone Lost
CAPE CANAVERAL AP The air force launched a Thor Vanguard two stage missile over the Atlantic Thursday night and abandoned search for the nose cone after the test. The nose cone may have reached intercontinental range about 5500 miles, suggesting the test could mark the farthest U.S. ballistic missile flight.
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Loss High in Blasts at Newport News Oil Plant
Explosions and a fire at the Essa Standard Oil plant in Newport News destroyed 12 storage tanks in a 2 million dollar facility. Three firemen were slightly injured as crews fought to confine the blaze amid shifting winds. The Esso Newark tanker was unloading gasoline and diesel at the pier when the blast occurred, with authorities assessing risk to nearby tanks and harbor facilities.
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Eisenhower proposes merger of defense agencies and civilian mobilization
President Eisenhower asks Congress to create a consolidated Office of Defense and Civilian Mobilization merging ODM with civilian mobilization functions. The plan, dubbed Thor Able, seeks streamlined administration, potential space and missile research aims, and a single chief executive with a $23 000 salary while outlining costly restructuring and authority shifts.
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Len Hoegh
Iowa
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Freezing Weather Predicted With Rain Tonight
Town weather advisory notes frost and freezing temperatures after recent rain. Forecasters warn most areas, save extreme southeast, may see subfreezing readings with lows near 25 degrees and a 0.25 inch rainfall in the past 24 hours in Cedar Rapids and 0.43 inches at the airport.
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Cedar Rapids
Outside Letter Rate Put at 4c By Joint Group
Washington AP Senate House conferees moved to drop the 4 cent intercity letter rate from a postal rate bill and keep it at 4 cents. They also advanced a 2.57 billion dollar pay hike for 560000 postal workers, with linked permanent and 3 year raises, though final approval awaits action by both houses.
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Summerfield
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Eisenhower to Fly to Augusta for Golf Weekend
President Dwight D. Eisenhower plans to fly to Augusta Georgia on Friday for a four day golf and rest weekend. He is to return to Washington Monday afternoon according to the White House. Press Secretary Hagerty said Mrs. Eisenhower is unlikely to accompany him and noted the golf club will close until fall.
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Eisenhower
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Kremlin
Peril of All-Out War Grows Warns LeMay in NY Speech
Gen Curtis LeMay warned at the 72nd annual American Newspaper Publishers Association convention in New York that the danger of all-out atomic war grows daily. He said the Soviet Union seeks general war capability and cautioned against reliance on mutual deterrence.
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Delinquency a Problem in Iraq and U S Youth
Delinquency concerns discussed by Sheikh Hadi Al Asil Al Samarmad of Iraq and U S officials at a Junior Chamber of Commerce forum. Panelists cited factors from movies to family and community dynamics, noting similar juvenile issues in Iraq and the United States and stressing early indicators and prevention steps.
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Iraq
State Treasurer Pneumonia Report and School Director Resigns
DES MOINES state treasurer Abrahamson was described as in good condition after a pneumonia diagnosis at Teus Lutheran hospital. In Glenwood, Dr Frank Jacobsen resigned as director of the state school, citing controversy and planning retirement while the medical department’s future is set for public consideration.
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Wind Storm Damages Six Bins Near Victor
A brief but violent wind and rain storm at about 6 p.m. Wednesday blew down six government corn bins a mile east of Victor on old highways. Two bins were lifted into an adjoining field, and most were badly damaged though many were empty. Minor damage to trees and small farm buildings reported.
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Welfare Board Job Goes Begging
Des Moines Gov. Mersehe C. Loveless said he interviewed between 20 and 25 people for the Town Board of Social Welfare vacancy but has not yet found a taker. The three member board has been open since February after Mary Huncke’s resignation. Some applicants withdrew after learning the appointment may last only eight or nine months, and Senate confirmation will come next year. The post carries a salary of up to 5500 per year, a deterrent to candidates.
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Mersehe C. Loveless
Town Board of Social Welfare
Mary Huncke
Deg Moines
Loveless
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New Chutist Jump Slated at Fort Campbell War Games
Fort Campbell Kentucky reports 7,100 paratroopers set to jump Saturday for training despite a Wednesday tragedy that left five dead and 187 injured. About 4,300 troopers were dragged by parachutes through rough terrain as winds rose. Plans for the drop stay unchanged amid congressional criticism voiced by Rep. Norhlad who urged investigation before further large exercises. Paratrooper morale remained high.
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Three U S Officers Missing in Iran
TERRAN AP reports an Iranian air force plane carrying 3 American officers and an Iranian was reported missing on a mapping mission. Planes searched a vast desert area while authorities cited bad weather possibly forcing a landing. The U S embassy declined to release the names of the Americans.
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U.S
Judges’ Point System Stands in Iowa City Row
The Cedar Rapids public safety dispute over the state speed limit point system draws in Johnson and local judges. Johnson accuses judges of obstruction to reducing traffic deaths by withholding speed findings while citing state law and public safety guidance. The controversy signals shifts in how speeding data may influence license suspensions and public safety policy.
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Eday
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Paratrooper Mike Rabies 13th Jump Believed
New York AP report quotes Pfe family members amid Fort Campbell Ky deaths. A mother speculates Mike Rabies likely died on his 13th jump while details remain uncertain. Relatives recall prior incidents and the overall wartime paratrooper record.
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Tenptine Simon
Rolent Tieehared
California
Thie
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Neer
Urge Start Of 4-Power Discussion
The United States Britain and France urged Russia to begin four power group talks at once on a pre summit agenda and foreign ministers meeting. Western powers pressed Moscow to show serious intent and sought joint meetings to speed up preparations for a possible summit.
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