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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1959

Page

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Differences sharpened by Diaz Sanz appearance in Havana

Ex-Cuban Air Force Chief Pedro Diaz Sanz appears before a Senate subcommittee hearing expected to fuel anti US sentiment among Castro supporters. Cuba seeks extradition of Batista allies in the United States while Cuba hints at regional congress to discuss reforms.

Havana Pedro Diaz Sanz Senate Castro Diaz Sanz Air Force Cuba Diaz Lanz Armando Hart Rolando Masferrer Fulgencio Batista United States Batista Ciudad Trujillo Dominican Republic National Police Col Conrado Carratala Naval Intelligence Cap Julio Laurent Hart

Mystery Light Cluster Seen Over Pacific

Honolulu pilots report a bright light with a cluster of smaller lights speeding toward their planes over the Pacific. Capt. George Wilson and others describe a fast, colorless object that turned sharply and vanished, with several sightings from 800 to 900 miles west of Honolulu at 21 000 feet.

Pacific Honolulu Pan American Airways Jan George Wilson Seattle San Francisco Wilson Pan American Noble Springer Vancouver B.C Slick Airways West Coast

Camp Good Health Fund Drive Totals and 1959 Budget Shortfall

The record shows donations to Camp Good Health including in memory of Matt, from a friend, anonymous gifts, and a local ladies aid society. The 1959 budget lists a total goal of 9,390.00 with 3,621.45 raised so far and funds yet to be raised.

Matt Togo

Sparkman Sees Kozlov as More Flexible than Khrushchev

Senator John Sparkman said he believes Soviet Deputy Premier Frol Kozlov may be easier for the West to work with than Premier Nikita Khrushchev. Sparkman, a Senate Foreign Relations Committee member, based his view on a luncheon with the panel and Kozlov.

Washington John Sparkman D-Ala Frol R. Kozlov West Nikita Khrushchev Sparkman Senate Foreign Relations Committee Khrushchev Foreign Relations Committee Kozlov

Italian Premier Meets Pope at First Vatican Visit

Italian Prime Minister Antonio Segni met Pope John XXIII in a 45 minute audience at the Vatican in his first official visit as premier. The exchange followed a brief private discussion before the public address.

Vatican City Antonio Segni John XXIII Vatican

East and West Ministers Head For Geneva Talks

Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko opened the second Geneva conference round saying it should clear the way for radical decisions at the forthcoming summit. He called Berlin proposals a good basis for agreement as Western ministers Herter Lloyd and Couve de Murville were due the next day.

Geneva Andrei Gromyko Geneva Conference of Berlin Christian A. Herter United States Selwyn Lloyd Britain Maurice Couve de Murville France

Sunday Gazette's Growth Record

Circulation figures are based on 12 month periods ending March 31 of each year.

Sunday Gazette

Heat Wave and Storms Sweep Europe

A heat wave grips Europe while freak storms hit Britain with heavy turbulence on all routes. Three men are missing after the Mt Athos and St Romani collided in fog in the English Channel. Electric storms flood and set fires in southern England, blacking out Windsor Castle briefly.

London Europe Britain British European Airways English Channel Mt. Athos St. Romani England Windsor Castle Queen Elizabeth's Palace

Nixon Honored by Christian Endeavor Unit

Vice-president Nixon received a top youth distinguished service citation from the Christian Endeavor Society in Philadelphia for courage and statesmanship. The award notes Nixon as a former Endeavorer who served his country in peace and war under trying circumstances.

Philadelphia Nixon Christian Endeavor Society International Society Christian Endeavorer Whittier, Calif The Friends Church

Steel Mills Ready for Shutdown

New York AP report notes narrowing chances to avert a steel strike next Tuesday night as both sides reject a peace plan. Industry plans to taper operations this weekend while union president David J. McDonald accuses industry of profiting without offering wage gains.

New York David J. McDonald R. Conrad Cooper U. S. Steel Corp McDonald Roger Blough U. S. Steel Cooper

U S Ponders Watchdog Satellite

The United States, in study with Britain and Russia, weighs a watchdog satellite system to spot explosions from space. ARPA runs two early programs, Midas and Sentry, aimed at infrared detection and reconnaissance, with potential use for open skies inspection.

Washington United States Geneva Russia Britain Midas Defense Department Advanced Research Project Agency Air Force ARPA Sentry

Chuckle: wife learning to drive may not want obstacles

A lighthearted quip notes that when a wife wants to learn to drive, staying out of the way helps. It suggests patience and support as key elements of teaching or learning this new skill.

Marieo Parade Magasine

U S rejects Khrushchev Balkan atom free zone plan

The United States rejected Moscow s proposal for an atom free Balkan zone calling it part of a Communist scheme to weaken free nations. Khrushchev had urged bans on atomic weapons and rockets during his Balkans visit and warned Italy and Greece against U S rocket missiles with plans extending to Italy Greece Turkey Yugoslavia Bulgaria Romania Albania and other powers. The State Department said the plan was meaningless for regional security and noted Khrushchev boasted rockets could destroy bases in Italy Greece and Turkey.

Washington United States Moscow Balkan Nikitai Khrushchev Balkans Italy Greece U.S Khrushchev Turkey Yugoslavia Bulgaria Romania Albania Britain France State Department Christian A. Herter Geneva Russia

Tells of Talks With Space Men

AP reports on the Amalgamated Flying Saucer Clubs of America gathering in Los Angeles where delegates discuss alien encounters and flying saucer claims. Dan Martin criticizes fakes while Orfeo Angelucci notes a relocation from Giant Rock to a hotel signaling rising credibility.

Los Angeles Mars Venus Amalgamated Flying Saucer Clubs of America, Inc Ius Dan Martin St. Louis Detroit Mexico Martin Mercury Orfeo Angelucci Glendale Calif Giant Rock Desert

112 Aboard Plane at Idlewild

A Pan American World Airways jet with 112 aboard made a safe emergency landing at Idlewild after circling for nearly four hours during takeoff trouble for London. Pilot Captain Edward Sommers requested chemical foam to cover a 3,000 foot runway section. no fire occurred as the Boeing 707-120 landed at over 130 mph with foam still visible on the tarmac.

New York Pan-American World Airways Idlewild London Edward Sommers Jamaica Bay Long Island

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Ikremini TOURS Harold K. Milks Fairview Ladies Aid Society Lafayette Pope Geneva Talks Mie Christian Endeavor Unit Norman Walker Elton C. Fay Eisenhower Sunday's Index
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