Hail Rips Crops in NE Iowa
Heavy rains and hail hit northeast Iowa on Tuesday evening with extensive crop damage in Fayette county and the Cresco area. Farmers report 55 to 75 percent losses for some crops, while Eldorado and Dundee areas suffer knocked down corn and oats and damaged outbuildings. One woman suffers burns and shock after a lightning strike. a Cresco wind hail storm disrupts utilities as temperatures plummet.
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Faubus Wins Smashing Arkansas Primary for Fourth Term
Gov. Faubus led a landslide victory in Arkansas Democratic primaries, defeating four opponents including Joe Hardin and Bruce Bennett. With 2,242 of 2,353 precincts reporting, Faubus had 226,748 votes while Hardin, Bennett, Williams, and Millsap trailed. Incumbents also won renomination in two congressional races.
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Eisenhower Urges World Free Elections Under UN Auspices
President Eisenhower at Convention Hall Chicago challenged Soviet Premier Khrushchev to agree to worldwide free elections under United Nations sponsorship. He argued the United States embodies a free system and urged testing Soviet prestige by allowing polls in every nation. He also defended his administration’s record, calling the current prosperity unparalleled and promising new steps to address Soviet crises. He signaled plans to consult congressional leaders on the situation.
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Nixon wins Rockefeller backing as Lodge seen for VP
At the Chicago convention Richard Nixon secures an all-out pledge from Nelson Rockefeller with Henry Cabot Lodge as a long shot for the VP slot. Nixon meets California and New York delegations and appeals for support as Javits backs his nomination.
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Nixon seeks united front as Republicans mull vice presidency
In a Cleveland convention scene Nixon urges party unity and pledges to consult leaders on a running mate. Rockefeller supports him with New York backing while Goldwater and Dirksen are discussed as potential No. 2 options amid behind the scenes jockeying.
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Margin Floor on Stocks Reduced
The Federal Reserve Board cut the margin requirement for stock purchases from 90 to 70 percent. This change allows an investor to put up only 70 dollars for a 100 dollar stock purchase, signaling a shift to encourage less speculative buying.
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Rights Plank Has Rocky's High Praise
Gov Rockefeller praised the Republican civil rights plank adopted by the platform committee calling it comprehensive and specific. He noted its focus on voting housing schools jobs and public facilities while wishing stronger language on sit-in demonstrators against segregation. Nixon agreed on key points and said the plank reflected a strong civil rights program.
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Soviets Veto Plane Quiz and Accusations
United Nations Security Council halted debate on the downed RB-47 reconnaissance plane as the Soviet Union vetoed a U S proposal for an international inquiry and vetoed a Red Cross contact plan with two surviving crewmen held on spy charges. The 9-2 votes reflected the Cold War split with non communist members supporting the U S. U N diplomats saw the outcome as a U S victory despite the Soviet vetoes.
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Nixon’s Iowa Delegates Rally Support at Convention
Nixon wins the favor of Iowa delegates as the convention signals a shift in GOP strategy. Editor Harry Boyd notes a sharp change of tack while Frank Nye comments on political maneuvering on page 1A.
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Eisenhower Urges GOP to Follow Great Middle Road
President Eisenhower told a 600 strong breakfast gathering of cabinet members and GOP candidates to ignore gutters and pursue the great middle road. He framed government action as only what people cannot do themselves and warned extremes on both sides are defeatist.
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