Uncle Kierdorf Denies Knowledge Of Nephew's Death In Arson Case
Herman Kierdorf 68, former Teamsters official, says he had no part in the death of his nephew Frank Kierdorf who died from burns in a bungled arson attempt. Kierdorf surrendered after a 13 day nationwide search, denying involvement and blaming media. He said he fled for rest and health reasons and expressed remorse Taylor and Ziener oversaw his surrender at a drive in.
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Death Blow For Housing Legislation
Washington AP report says the House rejected a federal housing bill, 251 to 134, failing to reach the needed two thirds. The measure would have funded 400 million for slum elimination urban renewal dormitories classrooms and elderly housing with veterans home loan support. Republicans warned of a likely veto.
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No Crackdown but 54 Speed Tickets Issued
Cedar Rapids police issued 54 speeding tickets over a weekend as part of an ongoing traffic enforcement program started well over a year ago. Police Chief Carl Badger said the tickets reflect efforts to curb speed in congested areas and reduce accident risk.
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Carl Badger
Red-Liners Out Of Laos Government Approved
VIENTIANE Laos AP The national assembly Monday approved a new government led by Premier Sananikone with 11 ministers, excluding Communist line members from the previous cabinet in a 29 to 21 vote. The move reshapes Laos leadership and tightens party lines.
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Senate Approves Rickover Medal for Naval Nuclear Research
Senate on Monday passed unanimously a bill awarding a special gold congressional medal to Rear Admiral Hyman Rickover for directing naval nuclear research.
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Washington
Senate
Hyman Rickover
Chuckle on memory and marriage in a witty quip
A humorous reflection notes that wives recall the when and where of their wedding while the why escapes them, highlighting a playful take on memory and marriage.
All Iowa Fair closes with 122000 plus attendance
A Sunday crowd of 20 767 at Hawkeye Downs on the final day lifts the 614 day All Iowa fair total to 122 390. Ernie Derr of Ft. Madison wins the 100 mile late model stock car race as the highlights of Sunday’s events. Sweepstakes winners are named in Gladiolus Show arrangements and vase divisions.
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Gladiolus Show
Fred C. Williamson
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AFL-CIO orders mutual-aid break with Teamsters
UNITY HOUSE, Pa. AP The AFL-CIO council ordered all affiliated unions to end mutual aid pacts with the ousted Teamsters at once. President George Meany said only Joseph Curran opposed. Curran agreed to follow the new policy. The move targets Hoffa aligned transport unions amid corruption concerns.
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Floods Displace 600 Families in Eastern Venezuela
In eastern Venezuela floods forced 600 families from their homes. Damage was reported near 2 million bolivar, about 600000 dollars, with losses spanning residences and local property.
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Loveless Wins Narrow Margin in Gazette Straw Poll
Governor hopeful Hershel C. Loveless leads William G. Murray 2 to 1 in The Gazette’s gubernatorial straw poll at the All-Iowa fair. Final ballots totaled 6,743 with Loveless securing 1,083 of 1,578 votes from Saturday evening to close, Murray 495.
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Herschel C. Loveless
William G. Murray
the Gazette
Loveless
Murray
Nautilus Begins Homeward Trip From North Pole Route
The Nautilus departed for home from Portland England under Cmdr William Anderson The submarine plans to dive about 25 miles off Portland and stay underwater until reaching Ambrose near New York next Monday It will carry Portland air back to New York after processing and conditioning
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New York
Scientists Hunt Moon Flop Cause
Cape Canaveral AP. Air force scientists press an intensive probe after the first U S moon rocket exploded 77 seconds into its fiery blastoff on Sunday. A second attempt is planned within three days starting Sept 14 as Russians may try to beat the deadline. Debris from the Thor first stage is being recovered from 60 feet of sea near the cape. upper stages continue toward space. Preliminary analysis cites an engine compartment explosion possibly caused by a leak or rupture in fuel or oxygen lines. General Bernard Schriever and Roy Johnson say the failure, while disappointing, will not end U S efforts.
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Hutchesons Case Sent to Justice Dept for Indictment
The senate expired rackets committee cited Maurice Hutcheson and 12 others for contempt, sending the cases to the justice department for grand jury presentation. Indictments could bring jury trials, up to a year in jail and a $1000 fine. Tony Accardo named among those cited, Hutcheson challenged the committee’s authority.
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Chicago
Gazette Adopts New Large Type Dress
Cedar Rapids readers see the Gazette in a larger imperial 9 point type on 10 point slug with increased white space. The change, plus a slightly altered page shape, aims for easier reading and modern format, backed by investment and careful adjustments.
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European Eyes on American Exhibit at World Fair
Lou Breuer reports that Europeans view the U S pavilion skeptically and focus on how Americans work rather than how they play. They tour British French Russian and Czech displays while Convair Boeing Douglas and Kodak gain attention in the transportation and industrial halls. The Belgian fairgrounds offer free exhibits and inexpensive viewing options with Folklore Belgique 1900 highlighted as a standout.
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Douglas
General Motors
Eastman Kodak
Hurricane Cleo Fades as Wind Lowers to 100 MPH
Hurricane Cleo, now 1,700 miles east of the U S mainland, weakened to about 100 miles per hour. In Brussels an ersatz century village has been built near Wilmington North Carolina with cobbled streets, three story buildings and taverns lining the lanes offering mixed drinks to tourists with money.
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Cleo
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Belgium
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N.C
House vote defeats Kennedy Ives labor reform bill
The Kennedy Ives labor control measure failed 198 to 190 in the House after a two thirds rule dispute. Support came from 149 Democrats and 41 Republicans, while 61 Democrats and 137 Republicans opposed. Iowa delegates voted for Coad Cunningham Schwengel and against Gross Hoeven Jensen Talle. Le Compte not listed. The bill, tied to union finances disclosure and secret ballots, was opposed by Republicans over procedure and debate limits.
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Child Health Forum Set by Linn County Medical Society
The Linn County Medical Society will stage a Child Health forum Tuesday at 8 p.m. in Coe Auditorium to answer questions including why quarantine signs are not required or enforced. The event invites public questions on child health and disease control.
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Linn County Medical Society
Coe Auditorium
Government lifts nine year siege in Colombia
Bogotá reports the 9 year state of siege is lifted as announced by the government on Monday.
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Bogota
Colombia
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