Courageous Dr. Dooley Dies at 34
New York AP profile of Dr. Thomas Dooley a courageous young physician who served in Laos and Vietnam era refugees, winning the Legion of Merit and the National Order of Viet Nam before dying in his sleep at 34 after battling cancer.
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Eisenhower and Kennedy Hold Pre Inaugural Talks
President Eisenhower and President elect Kennedy spent over two hours in a White House conference to discuss major national issues. Kennedy said he was “very good” and “interested” about his approaching inauguration as photos and preparations appeared on the page. The joint statement noted discussions covered the Far East, Africa, Western Europe and the Caribbean with both outgoing and incoming officials updated on matters affecting U.S. security.
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Man admits shooting two on campus in Berkeley
Police arrest 34 year old John Farmer who says he killed a UC Berkeley graduate student and wounded an English professor with a sawed off shotgun. Stephen was fatally wounded in the back.
Berkeley Shot Fatality Linked to University of Iowa Alumni
Stephen Thomas also known as Abner Mann Thomas died in a Berkeley shooting. He was a former University of Iowa student who earned a 1957 master’s degree in creative writing.
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Several Inches Snow Predicted in Capital
The weather outlook for the Kennedy inauguration weekend worsened Thursday with a forecast of several inches of snow and sleet Thursday night. The weather bureau predicted Friday to be windy and cold with variable cloudiness, with a high near 35 degrees.
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Inaugural Timetable Major Activities and Times
Key inauguration events listed with times Central Standard. Highlights include 7:15 p.m. concert at Constitution Hall and 11: Official inaugural ceremony at the Capitol televised nationwide. The parade along Pennsylvania Avenue and the inaugural balls follow in sequence with multiple venues involved.
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Kiplinger Editor Sees Cold War for 50 Years
Kiplinger editor John E. Ryerson predicts the cold war with communism will persist for about 50 years. He foresees brush-fire conflicts but no major hot war and outlines potential policy shifts if unemployment climbs. He expects increased government intervention and a push for a higher minimum wage while challenging Taft-Hartley section changes.
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Curtain rises on Kennedy era with cautious optimism in DC
Washington hums with anticipatory energy as Kennedy begins his term. Analysts compare the moment with Eisenhower's 1953 eve, noting smoother transition and a more hopeful mood in Congress, Cuba and Laos facing new challenges, and potential for greater sacrifices ahead.
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Cedar Rapids Chooses Site for New Post Office Between Avenues
The Cedar Rapids post office will be built between Sixth and Eighth avenues and Sixth and Seventh streets SE. Washington announced condemnation to acquire the five acres from 39 owners, including city property. The planned one story air conditioned building will feature a large lobby ample parking and loading docks. It may serve only postal use with a vehicle servicing facility for the fleet and the current post office could become a federal office building. (Continued: Page 6, Col. 7)
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Cedar Rapids Wins Approval for Urban Renewal Plan
The Housing and Home Finance Agency in Washington approved Cedar Rapids urban renewal proceedings based on a workable program report. The city can seek federal funds for a future project area, pending standards like a local housing code. Planning Director Don Salver said a specific project area will be selected after further joint examination.
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Roosevelt probes bank embezzlement in Sheldon
Elliot Roosevelt, son of the late president, held a late night news conference in Sheldon Iowa with Harold Kistner Jr. to disclose that Burnice Geiger owned 130000 shares of Northern Biochemical and was the bank embezzler. He did not explain the theft or disposition of the funds.
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The Mind That Never Rested Until You Speak
A witty observation about the human mind as a remarkable device that begins functioning at birth and remains active until the moment one must speak in public.
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