Volunteer drive kicks off Cedar Rapids Heart Sunday
More than 900 women have volunteered for the Linn County Heart Fund project. Mrs. John Garvey, in charge, said the response suggests 1,000 volunteers. General Chairman John Zachar, Jr. outlined plans to contact businesses and distribute heart health pamphlets. A business division kickoff and a luncheon at Mercy hospital were announced, with coin collectors starting Monday in downtown Cedar Rapids.
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Gazette
Carl Franks
Lead Heart Fight
Linn County Heart Fund
John Zachar, Jr
Wally Okerlund
Don Butterfield
Richard Merchant
Bernard Grahek
Cochairman
Heart
Cedar Rapids
John Garvey
Zachar
Linn County Heart Committee
Mercy Hospital
Cafeteria
Boston Family Joins Peace Corps Mission to Philippines
The Cort family of Boston headed for the Philippines to reinforce Peace Corps. John Cort, 48, his wife, 39, and their nine children arrived in San Francisco and plan to sail soon for Manila to support field communications between workers and Washington.
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Cort
Boston
Philippines
Peace Corps
John Cort
Manila
Washington
Soopy Sales Show Friday Night TV Lineup
A local TV guide highlights THE SOUPY SALES SHOW airing Friday at 6 30 p m on channel 9. The program promises lively host antics and light entertainment.
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TV 9
Congress poised to raise House seats to 438
The House is likely to vote to add three seats, boosting total membership from 435 to 438. Massachusetts Pennsylvania and Missouri gain one seat each under the plan, Hawai i and Alaska receive temporary seats, and the measure has broad support in both parties and the Senate.
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Washington
Congress
House
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania
Missouri
John McCormack
Sam Rayburn
Texas
Hawaii
Alaska
Credit McCormack
Judiciary Committee
Senate
Republicans Accept Three Member Boost In Redistricting Debate
The text discusses party seat changes and redistricting dynamics. Republicans accept a three member boost as logical, while concerns arise about potential losses in states like Massachusetts if candidates ran state at large. The agreement to recapture Massachusetts losses shapes the current partisan balance.
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Massachusetts
G.O.P
Thurmond Demands Quick Resume of Senate Inquiry
Senator Thurmond urged rapid Senate reopening of the probe into Pentagon censorship of anti Communist speeches. Senator Stennis recessed the hearings but signaled a restart within a week or so. Gen. Shoup protested the investigators methods while lawmakers split on the questioning of about 30 Marines.
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Thurmond
D-S.c
Senate
Pentagon
Kennedy
Stennis
D-Miss
David Shoup
Mike Mansfield
D-Mont
Morse
D-Ore
Young
Dohio
Doubt surrounds Kennedy urban affairs department plan
President Kennedy proposed a cabinet level urban affairs department. The House Government Operations Committee endorsed the plan 17 to 8 but backers concede House approval is unlikely.
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Washington
Kennedy
Department of Urban Affairs
House
Government Operations Committee
Abel named chair of Guttenberg resources committee
L. W. Abel former state representative is named chairman of the Guttenberg resources development committee. He will coordinate city improvement efforts.
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Guttenberg
L. W. Abel
Guttenberg Resources Development Committee
ASNE Leader Urges Press to Fight Back Against Critics
Felix McKnight, president of the American Society of Newspaper Editors, urged the press in Coronado California to resist irresponsible critics and return to objective reporting. He warned of fragmented, irrational groups, called for unity and honesty, and defended the Patriot role of newspapers while challenging claims of bias.
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Asne Head
Coronado, Calif
American Society of Newspaper Editors
Felix McKnight
California- Nevada
McKnight
Dallas Times Herald
Little Liz Study Hall Teacher Earns Pay for Watching Sleep
A study hall teacher named Liz receives payment for supervising students as they sleep. The arrangement highlights the teacher’s role in monitoring rest during class time and ensuring student safety.
Loan bid rejected ends in armed robbery
In Pittsburgh an unemployed young man asked a loan firm for money and was refused. Ten minutes later he returned with a gun and forced the clerk to hand over $100 in cash.
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Pittsburgh
Movie Party Set For Patrol Boys
A Cedar Rapids school safety patrol party is planned at the Iowa theater this Saturday. Police Lt George Davis said doors open about 12 45 p m and 820 patrol members have been invited as guests for a double feature. About 600 to 650 children are expected to attend.
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Iowa Theater
Cedar Rapids
George Davis
Rewarding Workers For Cold Weather Efforts
Davis praised the workers for their efforts during the severe cold snap, saying the reward is for a job well done. The remark underscores appreciation amid harsh winter conditions and the team's dedication.
Spain Seeks Association With European Common Market
Brussels reports Spain on Friday formally requested association with the European Common Market. The status remains nonbinding and not equivalent to full membership. At present only Greece is associated among the six-nation group.
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Brussels
Spain
European Common Market
Greece
Slim Mint Gum promises quick weight loss through appetite control
A special chewing gum called Slim Mint Gum claims to let you eat what you want and still lose pounds and inches in a week. It advertises an exclusive formula that reduces cravings for sweets and snacks, urging readers to buy now for rapid results at $10.
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Science
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