Astor Dies A Visionary Tycoon And Social Figure
Vincent Astor, 67, prominent New York real estate owner and heir to the John Jacob Astor fortune, died of a heart attack in his apartment. He left an estimated 75 million and supported philanthropy while serving in naval and wartime roles. He was survived by his third wife Brooke and had two prior marriages, to Helen Huntington and Mary Cushing.
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Vincent Astor
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John Jacob Astor
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John Russell
Marine Corps
Helen Huntington
Mary Cushing
Harvey Cushing
Youth Tries To Sell Wrong Man in tavern
In Denver AP report a youth offered to sell Joe Gallegos a jacket for 6.59 and a beer. Joe agreed and called police. Officers arrested Paul Gallegos 18 who is not related to Joe. The jacket belonged to Joe and was stolen from a nearby car.
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Denver
Joe Gallegos
Joe
Paul Gallegos
Call to voice views on budget backed by Eisenhower leaders
President Eisenhower and Republican leaders urged the public to speak out in support of the budget after a two hour White House meeting with Rep. Hal Halleck. Halleck said voters who favor the budget should become articulate, arguing Democrats push costly airport, housing and education plans that would exceed admin proposals.
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Eisenhower
Gal the People
Rep. Halleck
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House G.O.P
Film on Paul Robeson in Russia Underway
London AP reports a documentary about Paul Robeson the leftist American singer is being filmed in Russia, highlighting his cultural impact and political notoriety.
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London
Paul Robeson
Russia
Cedar Rapids approves 1959 60 school calendar before Labor Day
Cedar Rapids school board approved a 1959 60 calendar scheduling classes to start the week before Labor Day with the first day set for August. Labor Day falls September 7 and the term ends June 3 1960. Board member Georgia Nye questioned if June 10 would be too late for dismissal but the panel backed the plan.
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Cedar Rapids
Arnold Salisbury
Georgia’ ‘Nye
University of Iowa
Salisbury
Right-to-Work Repeal Defeated in Iowa Vote
In Des Moines Republicans held firm against a Democrat backed bid to end the union shop and repeal the right-to-work law. The chamber approved the measure 74 to 33 with rural Democrats joining. The initial vote had been 58 to 49 against repeal.
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Des Moines
House
Soviet Defense Chief Claims Western Arms Outdated
Moscow reports Defense Minister Malinovsky tells the Communist party congress that Soviet rockets and intercontinental ballistic missiles render Western nuclear weapons obsolete. He asserts Russia’s long to short range ballistic missiles can deliver hydrogen warheads to any point on earth with high precision and warns of a powerful Soviet fighting force if war is imposed.
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U.S.S.R
American Convoy Detained by Soviets Near West Berlin
The Soviet authorities halted a U.S. military convoy near the West German border after refusing to allow inspection of an open cargo of jeeps. Two protests were filed as the 4-truck convoy from West Berlin awaited clearance, with Cpl. Richard Masiero and four drivers among those detained. The U.S. unit near Helmstedt fed the drivers, and Masiero declined to return to Berlin. The incident occurs as Dulles plans a Europe visit to coordinate allied Germany policy.
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Marienborn
Frankfurt
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Richard Masiero
West Stockbridge
Mass
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Elwood Johnson
James Cook
Robert Love
Benjamin Peoples
Iowa
Helmistedt
Masiero
State Dulles
Europe
Germany
Resignation of Fanfani Spurned by Italian President
Rome reports President Gronchi refused to accept Premier Fanfani's resignation, citing that the coalition remained intact after no confidence failed. Gronchi ordered Fanfani to seek a formal vote of confidence in parliament.
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Oddballs Vetoed for Space Trips by Ray Crowley
Washington AP reports NASA shelved neurotic and psychotic candidates for Mercury astronauts. Gen Don Flickinger says stable calm and confident individuals are required, with rigorous tests screening out those seeking self proof. Historical note cites Isaac Newton as an example of an unstable mind unsuitable for space flight.
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Federal Space Agency
Air Force
Don Flickinger
Mercury
Isaac Newton
Newton
Stewart Holmes Dies Noted Cedar Rapids Attorney at 64
Cedar Rapids attorney Stewart Holmes, 64, collapsed at his office at 9 a.m. Tuesday after years of heart trouble. A 38-year legal veteran, he shaped civic, church, and professional life, serving on public library board, City Plan Commission, and parking committee. He authored Cedar Rapids history and held leadership roles in many bars and associations. He was born May 19, 1894, in Doon, Iowa, married Josephine Scarff in 1919, and is survived by two sons, a sister, and six grandchildren. Burial at Oak Hill. contributions to the sega room at the public ary.
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Cedar Rapids
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Public Library
City Plan Commission
Guaranty Bank and Trust Co
First Presbyterian Church
Josephine Scarff
Pasadena
James
William
Washington, D. C
George Schoonover
Ocala
Fla
Joseph J. McCabe
Turner's Chapel
Turner's
Oak Hill
Sega Room
Trio of Rock Stars Die in Iowa Plane Crash
Budd y Holly 22, Ritchie Valens 17, and J P Richardson 24 known as the Big Bopper perished in a chartered four seat plane crash shortly after takeoff from Mason City Iowa. Pilot Roger Peterson also died. Cause was not immediately determined. The group had just finished at Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake and were en route to Fargo North Dakota for a show.
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Buddy Holly
Lubbock
Texas
Ritchie Valens
Los Angeles
J. P. Richardson
New Orleans
Big Bopper
Clear Lake
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Frankie Nardo
Senior Citizens Health Forum Held in Coe Auditorium
The Linn County Medical Society presents the third educational forum at Coe auditorium at 8 p m February 17 on The Health Problems of our Senior Citizens Sponsors are the Retired Men’s Bureau Chamber of Commerce and the Golden Age club The forum is free to the public Moderator is Dr Frank Peterson A panel of Drs Ralph Hunting E F Kopecky John Parke and Elliott Cobb will answer written questions
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Cedar Rapids
Linn County Medical Society
Coe Auditorium
Keith Woodhouse
L. J. Halpin
S. M. Lehr
Stuart McQuiston
Raymond Shank
Frank Peterson
Ralph Hunting
E. F. Kopecky
John Parke
Elliott Cobb
Trio of Rock Singers Die in Iowa Plane Crash
The three rock and roll singers killed in a Tuesday Iowa plane crash were scheduled to perform at Danceland in Cedar Rapids Friday night. Manager Darrow Olson said replacement stars will be obtained after the musicians were set for shows in Sioux City and Des Moines earlier in the week.
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Danceland
Cedar Rapids
Darrow Olson
Sioux City
Des Moines
Rock and Roll Stars Die in Iowa Plane Crash
Hobbs notes weather blamed for takeoff crash as three rock and roll figures die. The event involved Buddy Holly Ritchie Valens and The Big Bopper with the Crickets and Dion and the Belmonts among the touring group. The Beechcraft Bonanza crashed near Mason City after a late night flight.
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Albert Juhl
Mason City
Medical UT humor cures ulcer woes with creek bank miscue
The University of Tennessee medical unit jokes that ulcers can be eased by a shaded creek bank a fishing pole and forgetting the bait. The pun hints at relief through outdoor activity and humor rather than medical treatment.
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