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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1959
Page
7
Sylvia Porter notes Washington's Democrats struggle to defend prosperity while Republicans tout gains from tax and budget stance. Analysts warn a July 1959 boom could fade by November 1960, risking a Democratic sweep if inflation and tight money bite.
The piece discusses GOP strategists pressing for easier money and credit to prolong the economic boom into November 1960, with some Democrats urged to temper views on tightening. It notes political calculus as the boom's fate shapes party positions. Also mentioned is a traffic crash in Kansas City involving Charles Schwaneke, 23, with injuries to four others after a high speed chase and a suspended license.
A speeding car attempting to flee a policeman collided with another vehicle at an intersection in Kansas City killing five people including a child and injuring others. Police say the chase ended in a fatal crash with several victims identified and authorities investigating.
More than 600 University of Iowa students and faculty have begun orientation prep for 1959 60. Orientation leaders assist new students Sept 20 and act as campus guides, introducing them to faculty and campus life. East Iowans named include Lorren Niebauer Amana Judy Russell Anamosa Dave Benda Belle Plaine Tyler Clements Don Cutler Dick Hall Dave Little Mary Long Jim Longstaff Susan Meltzer Gary Niebauer Wendy Paxton Teri Popelka Larry Schenken Linda Spielman Vern Vobejda Carolyn Walch Karen Wilson Cedar Rapids and Decorah Independence placeholders continue.
A long roster of individuals from various Iowa towns appears in a public notice style listing. Names include Pat Pendleton Robin Porter Larry Prybil Sharon Thorn berg Naida Worton Jerry Alt Glen Kerres Lorraine Morningstar Dennis Rulifson Jim Turner Steve Bowman Jerry Hatch Sarah Beatty Jan Nelson Don Young Frona Merman Traer Bob Mitchell Vinton Paul Ha ger Irene Harrison Gene Kiesau Pat O'Brien Waukon Ron Brockman Westgate Nancy Kennedy West Liberty Calvin Roulson West Union and others.
Manila sources report the United States will limit its military holdings in the Philippines to four major bases. The agreement marks a trimmed footprint by Washington as talks close.
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