Hot Dry Weather Persists in Cedar Rapids Area
Cedar Rapids faced a brief shower but temperatures remained near 97 degrees as June’s heat wave stretched into July. Forecasters expect only slight cooling with possible thunderstorms Tuesday and more unsettled conditions as July begins, while the region seeks relief from the record heat.
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Crawford New Board Chairman Angles For Iowa Work
Cor bin Crawford of Ainsworth, a Democrat, took office on the Iowa board of control amid bipartisan support after Walter Conway withdrew opposition. Board members Carroll Price Jim O Henry and Homer Adcock were noted, with Henry becoming chairman of the board. The liquor control commission also reorganized with Adcock reelected chairman.
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Britain Sets Blame on Russia for Laos Peace Failure
Britain announced that its joint effort with the Soviet Union to restore peace in Laos has collapsed. London blames the Russians for failing to reach an understanding, while insisting the pro communist Pathet Lao is responsible. The decision was to refer the issue back to the 14 Geneva participants, with no intention of reopening talks.
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U S Protest Muddies JFK Italian Visit in Rome
President Kennedy sought Western unity in three hours of talks with Italian leaders in Rome. A U S protest over alleged police rough handling of officials, including Angier Biddle Duke, marred the day as security clashed with crowds.
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Kennedy urges Italy to join in sturdy mansions of freedom
Monday night at the Quirinal palace President Segni hosted a dinner for Senator Kennedy who urged Italy to join the United States in building sturdy mansions of freedom that all the world can admire and copy but that no tyrant can enter. He praised Italy's postwar economic recovery and the return of freedom through a strong progressive democracy after 21 years of dictatorship.
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Cedar Rapids ZIP code rollout detailed
The city announces ZIP Code Monday guidelines for Cedar Rapids patrons to use their ZIP codes in addresses. Areas mapped include 52401 downtown, 52402 northeast, 52403 southeast, 52404 southwest, 52405 northwest, and 52406 post office boxes, with specific boundaries and routes listed. Citizens should start using others’ ZIP codes as they receive them.
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Khrushchev Seeks Backing as China Rift Deepens
In East Berlin Khrushchev wraps a brief summit with pledges of support from European satellite leaders. He plans a major Tuesday rally in Werner Seelenbinder hall to frame a foreign policy message on Berlin and the China split. Ulbricht will also speak as the gathering ends sooner than expected.
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U S Orders Expulsion of Russian Diplomat for Espionage
Washington reports the United States ordered the expulsion of a Russian diplomat after informants said he attempted to recruit a U S government employee for espionage. Georgi Kornienko and other officials were involved, with no further details released.
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Iowa Imp implied Consent Law To Be Enforced
Des Moines AP reports the Iowa highway patrol will enforce the new implied consent law on drunk driving when it takes effect. William F. Sueppel, 33, new commissioner of public safety, says he aims to resolve procedural issues this week as law requires blood or breath tests upon arrest.
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Kennedy urges passage of public accommodations bill
Attorney General Robert Kennedy told the Senate commerce committee that the administration’s public accommodations bill is essential to remove a daily insult to Negroes. He said even with other civil rights measures, passage is needed and warned of more difficulties if rejected. He noted the bill would cover privately owned places serving the public but exclude small social contact establishments and professional services.
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Congress on pace for a long year as slow sessions loom
Congress closed six months of a possible year long session with limited output and a fling of Independence Day rhetoric. Leaders anticipate a lengthy recess, with focus on passing essential appropriation bills and non controversial measures while civil rights and tax fights loom. Southern chairmen resist quick civil rights action, shaping the fate of major reform and spending bills.
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