Khrushchev renews proposal for international control teams in Russia
Premier Khrushchev revived a 1958 plan to permit foreign ground and air security posts in the Soviet Union to reduce risk of surprise attack. He called for reciprocity and for inspection exchanges between Western and Soviet troops, while urging a peace treaty with Germany and a non aggression pact. He also voiced cautious optimism about a possible agreement on banning atmospheric and space nuclear tests, though underground tests remain disputed.
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X-15 surpasses 350,000 feet in high altitude flight
Edwards Air Force Base California AP report: Joseph Walker piloted the X-15 to an estimated 350000 feet, beating the prior 314750 foot mark. He reached 3866 mph on descent, with the flight beginning from 45000 feet under a B 52 carrier and ending at the desert test center 315 miles away.
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Severe Iowa Storms Dump 5.8 Inch Rainfall at Central City
A line of violent electrical storms moved across northeast Iowa from Minnesota into North Central and East Central Iowa. Central City recorded 5.8 inches of rain after 2 a.m. as the Wapsipinicon river rose 18 inches. Downed trees, damaged power and telephone lines, and building damage followed, with widespread communications outages in eastern Iowa.
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Congressman Dies in North Dakota at 57
Jhalmar Nygaard, 57, Republican representative in Congress from North Dakota, died Thursday of heart disease.
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North Dakota
John Glenn Says He Is Not Running for Senate
John Glenn denied plans to enter politics after leaving NASA though not ruling out any career. He held a news conference to refute being a pseudo political candidate and said speculation about a Senate bid in Ohio surprised him as much as anyone.
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John Glenn
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Ohio
Mikesch Named Chief of Patrol to Curb Toll
Lt. T. R. Mikesch a 26 year veteran of the Iowa highway patrol was named chief of the patrol by State Safety Commissioner William F. Sueppel. He succeeds Col. David Herrick who retires July 31 and will lead District No. 1 covering Boone Dallas Jasper Marshall Polk and Story counties. No immediate changes planned but new focus on reducing accidents especially drunken driving improper passing speeding reckless driving and stop sign violations.
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President Kennedy Receives Railway Work Rules Report
A six member fact finding committee delivered its findings on railway work rules to President Kennedy. The panel’s report will be sent to Congress Monday together with Kennedy’s proposed legislation aimed at blocking a possible railway strike.
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Eclipse Saturday Watch Safest From Television
The first total solar eclipse across North America since 1930 will travel from Cedar Rapids to Alaska and Maine. Scientists warn against looking directly at the sun due to permanent eye damage. most viewers will see a partial eclipse.
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Health Dept Acknowledges Cedar Rapids Pollution Letter
Cedar Rapids Mayor Bob Johnson said the state health department acknowledged receipt of the city council resolution seeking an injunction against Waterloo to improve its sewage treatment. Health officials said the resolution was reviewed and presented to the attorney general for action while Johnson listed Waterloo plant improvements he calls routine and critical clarifiers.
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Khrushchev Faults China While Rallying For Kadar In Moscow
Premier Khrushchev urged restraint and warned a nuclear war would devastate humanity at a Kremlin rally for Janos Kadar. He accused China of reviving Stalin’s cult, said socialism spreads by consent, and challenged Beijing to present its program at factories and farms.
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Cedar Rapids Doctor and Waterloo Tavern Operator Charged
Cedar Rapids physician Harold A. Lockhart and Waterloo tavern operator Oscar Gustafson were released on $5,000 bond after arrest on charges of attempting to produce an abortion. Lockhart, 58, with offices in the 302 Dows Building, and Gustafson, 51, alias Oscar Clark, appeared in Cedar Rapids Municipal Court.
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Storm Warning for Northeast Iowa and Eastern Iowa
A new storm alert issued Friday noon cautions for severe thunderstorms large hail and damaging winds. Storms are expected between 2 and 8 p m along a line from LaCrosse Wisconsin to Peoria Illinois including Cedar Rapids and the Eastern Iowa region.
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Rainfall totals and flood brief across multiple towns
Anamosa reports 5.05 inches of rain with downed power lines but no trees. Coggon unofficial 5.5 inches. Sumner 4.5. Independence 3.2. Monticello 4.9 with no storm damage. Earlville near Manchester 4.5. Lamont about 3 with no damage. Waukon Elkader about 2. Oelwein 4.74. Creeks bankfull. Lake Oelwein bridge covered. Wapsipinicon river bankful near Mississippi confluence south of Camanche. Route 67 bridge threatened. highway briefly closed. Independence Wapsie rose eight inches.
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Which Gender Wields Power In Charming Dance
A witty observation notes that the stronger sex may be judged by who dominates whom in social flair, suggesting women can bend men with ease through subtle charm.
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