What a Difference a Pulitzer Prize Makes
New York broadcaster Marie Torre surveys TV today noting Tad Mosel's works gain new interest after a Pulitzer. Shirley Booth elevates The Haven though others say the script falters. NBC, Kennedy, Ribicoff bless Continental Classroom return and Minow jokes about parenting and censorship.
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Million Dollar Safety Deposit Robbery Hits Montreal Bank
Burglars smashed a cellar wall and vault floor at a Bank of Nova Scotia branch in Montreal over the weekend, rifling about 200 safety deposit boxes and erasing possibly $1 million. Police say the thieves had 21 hours, with no watchman on duty, and fled after accessing neighboring premises. Bank officials caution the exact sum will be known after depositors are checked.
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Bierring Will Creates Trust For Heirs In Des Moines
Dr. Walter L. Bierring former Iowa Health commissioner died at 92 on June 24 and left a trust for his direct descendants. The trust pays 50 percent to his daughter Elza B. Radoff 30 percent to Florence B. Hutchinson and 20 percent to granddaughter Margot Bierring Morrissey. He also left 5,000 dollars to his secretary Mary L. Wombacher and furnishings plus nine months living expenses to Mrs. Radoff. Mrs. Bierring died in 1943. The estate's total value was not estimated.
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A J Hladek Dies Longtime Linn County Resident
Coggon Anthony Joseph Hladek aged 94, retired farmer who lived most of his life in Linn County, died Sunday evening. Born December 4, 1866 in Czechoslovakia, he came to the United States in 1867. Surviving are six sons Frank and Tony in Cedar Rapids, Louis and Joseph in Denver, Edward in Merced, California, William in Dallas City, Illinois. 16 grandchildren and 36 great grandchildren. Services Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. Burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Prairieburg with rosary at Passmore Funeral Home in Coggon.
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Farley Praises Kennedy For Diplomatic Steadiness
In Dublin National Stadium a meeting marked Saint Patrick’s anniversary as Jim Farley lauded John F Kennedy. Farley called Kennedy a man of intellect and courage facing global crises, praising his leadership and noting his Irish ancestry. He urged continued U S leadership amid warnings about diplomatic strains and adversaries.
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Weather cooperation spans borders says UPI report
Tokyo as the UPI report notes that weather observers worldwide share data despite Cold War tensions. Major Edward Shanks of the U.S. Air Force Weather Central explains exchanges with Russia and China, detailing 60,000 daily reports and a 6 hour reporting cycle to track storms like typhoon Winnie with accurate forecasts.
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Nehru Offers Help in Iraq Kuwait Peace Effort
Prime Minister Nehru said he will use his good offices to help find a peaceful solution to the Iraq Kuwait dispute. He spoke informally to reporters outside his office and sent his offer to London and Baghdad.
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