Broadway Faces First Blackout Strike in 40 Years
New York AP reports Broadway theaters risk a first blackout in four decades amid a bitter contract dispute between Actors Equity and producers. The Booth Theatre remained dark as The Tenth Man cast attended an Equity meeting. The League of New York Theaters vows a full-impasse shutdown with a million-dollar suit threat, while Equity calls it a lockout. Twenty-two shows with a 27,000 nightly capacity may suspend tonight, though off Broadway and other venues are unaffected.
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Iowa Drivers Face Point Penalties Rise in Early Year
DES MOINES UPI More than 28,000 Iowa motorists earned points for traffic violations in the first 41 percent of the year. State Safety Education Director William Burnett says the program prompts safer driving and influences peer behavior. Brian Connell notes 28,051 court convictions were reported, up 4,300 from the prior year due to better reporting by mayors courts and justices.
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Discount Rate Cut by Two Federal Reserve Banks
The Philadelphia and San Francisco Fed banks reduced their discount rate from 4% to 3.44% effective Friday, signaling looser monetary policy. A Fed spokesman cited a decline in inflationary psychology, noting it is the first rate change since September when the rate rose from 3.25% to 4%.
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Mrs Khrushchev Hosts Miami Women in Moscow Tea
In Friendship House Moscow Mrs Khrushchev entertained 20 women from Miami led by Jean Wilson. She offered no speech and said she was not used to meeting delegations, but expressed pleasure at meeting the Floridians during a 90 minute tea.
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Committee Votes Ban on Cancer-Causing Colors
The house commerce committee voted to outlaw food cosmetic and drug colors when lab tests show they can cause cancer in test animals or humans.
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Loyalists Secure Six Alabama Electoral Votes
In Birmingham AP report, loyalist sentiment in Tuesday's Democratic primary guarantees Alabama at least six of its eleven electoral votes. The remaining five go to States Rights Democrats who pledge to back another candidate if the national nominee opposes the South.
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Mikesell Eyes One Way Street Reversal in Cedar Rapids
Safety Commissioner Ralph Mikesell says Cedar Rapids may restore two way traffic on Second and Third streets SE. City council must approve. he will likely bring it to action after next week. Signal heads are being added at key intersections to aid traffic during any change.
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Khrushchev Denounces U.S. Aggression Claims In Letter
Premier Khrushchev says U.S. aggression was not created by the American people and defends peaceful coexistence while accusing Washington of seeking to damage Soviet-American gains. He references a letter to Democratic leaders and a Paris summit fallout, with Sen. Johnson calling the letter arrogant.
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Tax Boss Forgets To Sign Return
Des Moines IA Andrew George the Iowa Tax Commissioner admitted he forgot to sign his state income tax return. Auditors brought the unsigned return to his office for completion. Walt Green head of the accounts and finances division also forgot to sign his return.
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Mamie Eisenhower Responding To Treatment At Walter Reed
The White House says Mrs. Eisenhower is responding to treatment and coming along well after being admitted to Walter Reed Army Hospital with acute asthmatic bronchitis on Tuesday.
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Teamster Reform Monitor Chairman Curbed by Court
The U S court of appeals curbed the powers of the chief of three court appointed monitors overseeing Teamsters reform. Judges ruled monitor actions must be by majority, limiting Martin O Donoghue from acting alone. The ruling nullified Letts informal authority to direct lawyers to oust James Hoffa, leaving open a more formal attempt.
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City Won't Inspect New C R Schools
Cedar Rapids officials will not enter school property or enforce building codes on Cedar Rapids Community School District projects due to a court injunction. City policy restricts actions to voluntary guidance if requested, while council factions disagree on permanence.
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Gates doubts Russia would risk general war over spy bases
Secretary of Defense Gates told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee he doubts Moscow would fire missiles at allied bases tied to spy flights. He noted a communications alert exercise is underway and defended the U S alert posture and the ongoing U 2 missions revealing locations of missiles and aircraft. He said administration officials supported Eisenhower taking responsibility for flights as Khrushchev pressed the summit.
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Vow Kept, Boys Die Trying To Fly
Two brothers aged 14 and 12 stole a plane at Cable airport in Pomona California, flew erratically for about 10 minutes, and died in a high speed dive into a schoolyard. Authorities noted the pair had admitted prior attempts and vowed to stop flying.
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