Iowa teen completes unusual Wichita flight training
Jim Daywitt a 16 year old from 320 Avenue NW Des Moines was among eight Civil Air Patrol cadets from the north central states selected for a two week training program sponsored by Cessna Aircraft Co at Wichita Kansas. Daywitt the only Iowan to qualify trained ten hours piloting a four place Skyhawk and completed a 35 hour ground school earning eligibility to take the FAA written exam for a private pilot license. He and other cadets logged ten hours as flight observers and some made solo flights. Daywitt an A student at Jefferson High will be a junior this fall plans include private pilot licensing and later aims for the air force academy and aeronautical engineering.
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Jim Daywitt
Catherine Daywitt
Avenue NW
Cessna Aircraft Co
Wich
Lincoln
Neb
Daywitt
Wichita
McConnell Air Force Base
Federal Aviation Agency
Jefferson High School
Air Force Academy
A Avenue NW
Kan
CAP
North Central
U. S
Parents and Child Die in California Plane Crash
A California couple and one of their three children were killed when their plane crashed into a swamp after night flight. The other two children were seriously injured. The craft carried fishing and camping gear.
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100 Mile House
B. C
California
Ward Trial Postponement Refused at Old Bailey
London dispatch reports the Old Bailey refused to delay Dr. Stephen Ward’s vice trial, setting July 22 as opening date with bail of 3 000 pounds. Defense sought September delay to interview witnesses. court warned against undermining international trade discussions and noted potential further postponement if needed. The piece weaves in U S concerns on farm imports, GATT talks and potential tariffs amid broader political tensions.
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London
Old Bailey Criminal Court
Stephen Ward
Ward
James Burge
Search for Snow Boy ends after week long hunt
A week long search for the fishing vessel Snow Boy and its 40 Jamaican passengers was abandoned Tuesday night.
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Miami
Duty on Frozen Chickens May Up Champagne Cost
Brussels report says American shoppers could face higher prices on French champagne if Common Market duties on frozen poultry to West Germany stay high. The issue hinges on tariff talks at Geneva and possible retaliation, with US officials hopeful for reductions but warning of consequences if talks stall.
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Brussels
West Germany
France
Italy
Belgium
Holland
Luxembourg
Germany
Kennedy
Adénauer
U. S
Bonn
U.S
Geneva
Employment Reaches Record High in Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids non agricultural employment set a June record at 53 260 with a 3 8 percent rise from 1962 and 1 3 percent from May. machinery manufacturing led gains as durable goods employment rose 1 15 0 from last year while total unemployed remained 1 9 percent of the work force at 1 330.
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Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids Gazette Established in 1883
The Cedar Rapids Gazette began publication in 1883 by The Gazette Co. It is a daily and Sunday paper printed at Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids Iowa. The paper notes night and afternoon editions and lists subscription rates for various delivery options and regions. The Associated Press holds exclusive republication rights for local news and AP dispatches.
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The
Cazette Co
Third Ave. SE
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Own
Associated Press
Honest Pickpocket to Headline All-Iowa Fair Show
Glenn Haywood dubbed honest pickpocket will host the free amphitheater act at Hawkeye Downs during Aug 13–16 as part of the All-Iowa fair. The eight performances feature two family acts the Toddlers and the Julindas, plus the Farrell Sisters and other acts.
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Glenn Haywood
Hawkeye Downs
Andy Hanson
Farrell Sisters
Barcelona
Lisbon
Beirut
Tel Aviv
London
Dusseldorf
Algiers
Zurich
Geneva
Paris
Haywood
Nbc-Tv
Phil Maraquin
Jean Norman
Five-Minute Hailstorm Ravages Dillon County
A short, violent hailstorm in Dillon caused heavy damage with hailstones up to baseball size. Winds reached 65 mph, shattering windows, uprooting trees, and destroying wheat and hay crops deemed potentially county best. Temperature plunged from 80 to 52 during the storm.
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Dillon
Mont
U S Display Highlights 29 Car Maintenance Firms
At Tokyo exhibition the United States trade center showcases products from 29 leading American car maintenance equipment manufacturers. The display marks a major industry presentation with firms such as General Electric and others exhibiting tools and devices for auto upkeep.
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Tokyo
UPI
U. S. Trade Center
Boston Bible Reading Law Declared Unconstitutional
Massachusetts Attorney General Edward Brooke ruled that a state law mandating school Bible readings is unconstitutional and void citing a recent U S Supreme Court decision. The move follows a Massachusetts court challenge and signals a shift in public school policy on religious activity.
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Boston
Edward Brooke
Massachusetts
U.S. Supreme Court
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Harry Todd
Julindas
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Jamaica
Little Boys
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Stanley
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