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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1960

Page

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Rail workers seek 5 cent raise. emergency board acts

Washington AP reports a presidential emergency board recommends a 5 cent hourly wage increase for 650,000 non operating railroad workers effective July 1. It urges health and welfare improvements in lieu of a general raise and notes unions had demanded 25 cents while railroads offered 15. The panel stresses national policy need and cautions against escalating conflict.

Washington Eisenhower Arthur Sempliner Detroit Benjamin Aaron Los Angeles John Dunlop Belmont Mass

Man Cleared In Triangular Sniper Death

A juror acquits Floyd Hargrove of first degree murder in the Christmas Eve shooting death of Charles Clark in Mentor. The 35-year-old engineering executive was found dead as Lois Clark, Hargrove’s lover, faced claims of affair. The trial spanned over three weeks with disputed ballistics and confessions.

Painesville, Ohio Floyd Hargrove Charles Clark Hargrove Clark Mentor Brunet Lois Chardon

My Wife Develops Inferiority Complex Joke

Chuckle caption where a man tells a psychiatrist his wife has developed an inferiority complex and asks how to keep her that way. The line plays on a punchline about vanity and ego within a marital setup.

Camp Good Health Memorials and Contributors List

A community记 list shows donations and memorial gifts. Items include in memory of Bob Ross from Fifth Ave SE friends and neighbors totaling 4200.49, in memory of wife Gladys Eck, and several small contributions such as 11.00, 10.00 from Hesperian Book Club, National Postal Transport Assn. 10.00, and in memory of Roderick Israel from families of H C Kesnseseesa Joliet Mont on his tenth birthday.

Bob Ross Fifth Ave Gladys Eck- Gue Hesperian Book Club National Postal Transport Assn Roderick Israel Joliet Mont H. C. MD

In memory notices from Mt Vernon Methodist and others

In memory of Mrs. F. W. Domer from Mrs Ward Horton Primary Dept of Mt Vernon Methodist church In memory of Nell C Broberg from Mr and Mrs W BaWEN estesches In memory of Archie Ackerman Adult class of Presbyterian Sunday school Springville

F. W. Domer Ward Horton Mt. Vernon Methodist Church Nell C. Broberg W. Bawen Estesches Archie Ackerman Presbyterian Sunday School Springville

Yugoslav ex premier Bojko Yevtitch dies at 73

Paris reports Bojko Yevtitch aged 73, a pre war prime minister of Yugoslavia, died Tuesday. The obituary notes his early political career and position in Yugoslav history.

Paris Bojko Yevtttch Yugoslavia

Erbe's Rural Vote Gamble Secures GOP Nomination

Iowa Daily Press reports Attorney General Norman Erbe won the Republican nomination with just over 36 percent of the vote, built on rural support. Analysts question if rural voters will remain decisive in 1960 as urban appeal shifts and rival William Nicholas drew support from small communities, while Erbe faced blunders including a bookkeeping dispute with Ames citizens and a funding dispute with Safety Commissioner Statton.

Des Moines Norman Erbe Erbe Jack Schroeder Davenport William Nicholas G.O.P Nicholas Ames Donald Statton

Cedar Rapids School Board Approves Admin Raises

The Cedar Rapids school board approved salary increases for more than 20 top administrators, including renewing Supt. Arnold Salisbury's contract at 18 000 18 500 and 19 000 for the next three years. The raises reflect a 1 000 bump from the prior deal, as the district seeks to retain its staff amid curriculum changes and growth.

Cedar Rapids Board of Education Arnold Salisbury Sargeant Supt Salis

Rockefeller to Dick Tell Stand Precisely

New York Governor Rockefeller urged Vice President Nixon to declare clearly his program and goals for the nation. He criticized current leadership within the Republican party and said the party must define its direction now before the nomination. Rockefeller will lead New York’s delegation to the Republican convention and warned against a party banner with only a question mark.

Rockefeller Nixon Republican Party Eisenhower New York

Nixon gains in California as Tammany fades in New York

AP reports Nixon leads in California Republicans with 1 027 406 votes to Brown and McLain combined Democratic total. Brown wins 81 delegate lead but McLain garners 437 971. In New York City reform Democrats defeat Tammany followers. Alonzo Bell edges Murray Chotiner for GOP nomination.

Washington Nixon California Tammany Hall New York Gov. Brown Brown Tammany Carmine DeSapo New York City George McLain McLain Alonzo Bell G.O.P Murray Chotiner DeSapio Democrats Manhattan Francis Adams Herbert Lehman

Principal slain at desk in Minnesota school shooting

Minneapolis AP report states principal Carson Hammond 33 was shot twice by an armed man in a Blaine Minnesota school office at 8 15 am. The gunman Lester Betts 40 a mail carrier and former PTA president was arrested an hour later. Hammond died at the scene. Betts held without charges.

Minneapolis Lester Betts Hammond Betts Blanch Westling Bill Sarazin Blaine Spring Lake Park West Des Moines Pleasantville Minnesota Aurora Minn Dorothy Kitty

Recount Sought in Linn County Democratic Primary Vote

Arlo Jacobson reports that a recount may begin after a candidate files a fraud or error complaint. Richard Boalbey plans to file, citing affidavits from voters claiming misallocated ballots. Officials say a recount hinges on the official canvass due June 14 and a June 20 noon deadline for requests.

Linn County Richard Boalbey Boalbey

New Highways Speed Tire Wear Says SAE Expert

Chicago AP report cites R L Marlow of the Society of Automotive Engineers noting tires wear up to three times faster on new highways due to smooth tar oil dirt and rubber coatings. He warns aggressive driving can cut tire life below 4000 miles and minor misalignments dramatically increase wear.

Chicago Society of Automotive Engineers R. L. Marlow

Joint Unit Gets School Aid Bill

Washington AP report says the senate sent a federal aid to education bill to a joint Senate-House committee to resolve differences between the two houses.

Washington Senate

Troops Ambush Communist Rebel Unit

Saigon report says government forces ambushed a Communist rebel unit on Monday and killed 60 fighters in the clash.

Saigon South Viet Nam Monsday

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