Pontiff in Christian Unity Plea
Pope John XXIII calls for a modern world Christian unity through an encyclical on Pope Leo I. He envisions all Christians joining under the Pope’s authority while warning against atheistic communism. The pope hopes the Second Vatican Council will advance unity and draw believers to Christ. He sees reason for hope in ongoing ecumenical efforts worldwide.
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Vatican City
John XXIII
Leo I
John
Leo
Attila the Hun
Rome
Vatican
St. Leo
St. Peter
Christ
Peter
Hope of Laotian Agreement Fades as Princes Drift Apart
In Vientiane Laos the Geneva talks raised high hopes for a coalition government but by Saturday it seemed the three rival princes were drifting apart on an early agreement. The negotiations focus on forming a unity administration among the factions amid uncertain timelines.
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Vientiane
Laos
The Comforts Of Home In 1960 census Iowa TV Sets vs Washing Machines
The 1960 census asked households for equipment details. Iowa shows more homes with television than washing machines. Eastern Iowa counties will be presented in a series starting Sunday with Allamakee County in The Gazette state pages.
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Iowa
Allamakee
The
Gazette
Delay in Alarm Highlighted in Hartford Hospital Fire
Hartford officials weighed causes as a deadly hospital fire killed 15. Witnesses cited cigaret remains and prior chute fires while a possible gas ignition and alarm delay were explored. Rescue efforts and courage of nurses and staff contrasted with tragedy on the 13 story, $10 million hospital.
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Associated Press
Hartford Hospital
Hartford, Conn
Dominican Agreement Reached to Form State Council
Dominican opposition leader Viriato Fiallo said a 7 member council of state will govern for a limited time with President Joaquin Balaguer. The pact excludes opposition board members and government allies and followed nightlong mediation led by Nicholas Pichardo. The United States recalled warships as Trujillo-era holdovers face pressure to exit.
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U.S
John Calvin Hill
Arturo Morales Carrion
Nicholas Pichardo
Rafael Trujillo
Balaguer
Trujillo
State Convicts Only 3 of 400 in Tax Drive
Iowa Attorney General Evan Hultman described a 1957 onward tax enforcement effort producing only 3 criminal convictions and 4 civil penalties. He cited evidence hurdles, banks, five year records limits, and limited federal cooperation as major obstacles. A tentative IRS cross check is to begin next year.
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Des Moines
Evan Hultman
State Tax Commission
Hultman
Iowa
U.S. Internal Revenue Service
Tax Commission
Deaths Tied to Iowa Snowstorm Overnight
Snow swept eastern Iowa as the season's first general snowfall stalled traffic. Two deaths were tied to hazardous roads as icy spots and multi vehicle crashes occurred near Cascade and Jefferson. Highways across Cedar Rapids reported heavy packing and slick conditions.
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Towa News
Iowa
Clarinda
Boone
Iowa Highway Patrol
Cedar Rapids
Street Department
Marion
Leighton W. Ford
Fluoride Spells Brighter Smile in Grand Rapids
The Grand Rapids health study examined 1,468 high school students to assess fluoride's effect on teeth. Dr Wertheimer noted lifelong residents had visibly whiter teeth, while new arrivals showed differences after moving to the city. Grand Rapids fluoridated its water starting in 1945.
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Grand Rapids
State Department of Health
Fred Wertheimer
Wertheimer
Fear of Santa Sends Boy to Hospital in Germany
Gerhard Finkel a 6 year old in Kempten Germany was hospitalized after a night exposed to cold while hiding from Santa Claus feared he would receive a switch. He was found after a 24 hour search in a snow covered forest with temperatures 14 below zero and doctors say he would not have survived another night outdoors.
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Kempten
Germany
Gerhard Finkel
Santa Claus
Santa
St. Nicholas
Gerhard
Ullman Recovers After Car Accident Costs Lawmaker Leg
Rep. Al Ullman of Oregon lost his left leg in a freak accident in Stephens City Virginia. Doctors amputated the leg after it was nearly severed when a rattling door swung open during high wind, causing the car to veer into a ditch and throw him out.
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Stephens City
al Ullman
Dore
J. W. Detrick
Ullman
Khrushchev cites 50 and 100 megaton bombs as deterrent
Premier Khrushchev told delegates in Moscow that the Soviet Union has built 50 and 100 megaton bombs and could deploy them against any aggressor if war comes. He warned Western powers rockets reach any point on earth and dismissed claims of hostages in Europe.
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Moscow
Khrushchev
Russia
Damocles
Congress of the World Federation of Trade Unions
Kremlin
U.S
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