Rural Voters Reject Marion Rural School Merger Plan
Marion rural voters rejected the proposed merger with Marion independent school district by 219 to 561 while Marion city voters approved the merger 673 to 30. A new high school for the rural district was debated with bond figures and projected tax impacts, and a 30 acre site was proposed north of Marion.
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Tragic Car Roll Kills Two Tots at Arizona Gorge
Frank Qualls and his wife witnessed a runaway car plunge from a viewpoint into the Little Colorado river gorge killing their two sons James, age five, and Harold, 15 months. The parking brake may have not been set. Kenneth Qualls warned others but too late. Coroner undecided on inquest.
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Brownsville
Texas
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Colorado River
James Brierley
Norman J. Carr
St. Louis
Kenneth
Dull
Gun carrying in plain sight confuses Vanceburg police
In Vanceburg Kentucky residents openly carry firearms while police struggle with legal gaps. State law bans concealed weapons but remains silent on openly carried guns, leaving officers unsure how to enforce.
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Vanceburg
Kentucky
Prince Philip Celebrates 37th Birthday at Buckingham Palace
London AP reports Prince Philip marked his 37th birthday Tuesday with celebrations at Buckingham Palace. The royal.
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Prince Philip
London
Buckingham Palace
Faithful Fido's 142 Year Vigil Ends in Death
In Luco di Mugello Italy the faithful dog Fido died while rushing to meet a bus from Borgo San Lorenzo. For 142 years he waited at the square for his master Carlo Soriani who died in World War II. The town honored him with a gold medal, a marble monument, and burial near the town cemetery.
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Doctor's scribble decoded as a joke prescription
Chuckle Zeke reveals the doctor's handwriting means the $5 was collected and the rest is for the druggist. The gag treats the scribble as a paymaster clue rather than medical instruction.
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Eisenhower Proposes July 1 Talks On Test Ban
President Eisenhower urged Premier Khrushchev to start technical talks July 1 in Geneva on methods to police a possible nuclear test ban. The letter states Geneva is preferred, with Khrushchev suggesting Moscow as an alternative and with inclusion of Western nations and neutral experts. Talks would be exploratory and without commitment to a final decision on disarmament steps.
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Dulles Hints Red China Role in Nuclear Test Ban
Secretary of State Dulles suggested Red China might need inclusion in any nuclear test ban agreement. He spoke of possible inspection posts in Red China and noted the United States’ policy of not recognizing the Soviet Union as the sole channel, while avoiding a means for Moscow to relocate equipment to evade a ban.
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Hu Shih Quits U.S. For Formosa Residence
Dr. Hu Shih known as father of the Chinese renaissance leaves his U.S. home to settle in Formosa Taipei ap reports he will renounce U.S. residency and move to Taiwan government controlled Formosa as part of his reallocation of residence and duties.
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Macmillan Urges Curb on US Purse Strings in Cold War
In a Johns Hopkins commencement, Prime Minister Macmillan warned against over-tight U S funding, urging closer East-West economic ties with Britain and Western Europe. He said the Free World must use resources cooperatively to prevent financial weakness from undercutting defense and peace.
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Retail Sales in April Show 5 Percent Rise
The commerce department reported that U.S. retail sales in April reached 16.3 billion dollars, a 5 percent gain from March and within 1 percent of the pre recession level in April 1957.
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UPI
Commerce Department
U.S
FHA Sets Record for Home Mortgage Insurance Emcees
The Federal Housing Administration announced a May record of 90,007 home mortgage insurance emcees, surpassing the prior high of 89.7 in May 1950 during the housing boom.
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Federal Housing Administration
Moon Shot Date Not Yet Decided by ARPA
Washington AP reports ARPA will set moon shot dates and timing depends on equipment readiness. Brig. Gen. S F Anderson of the Air Force RD command said one lunar probe could launch in August with two more in September and October, all to crash into the moon using modified Thor missiles.
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Weeks Says Pessimism Fades As Economy Improves
Secretary Weeks reported statistics showing improvement since last year's decline. He said the pessimist field day is nearly over if public confidence grows, with inventories down 800 million in April and steel, construction, and employment improving. A.G. Contractors noted building activity leveling in many areas.
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National Conference On Weights and Measures
Associated General Contractors of America, Inc
Merger Snafu Delays Cedar Rapids School Bond Election
The Cedar Rapids board cites a Chapman and Cutler opinion halting an early vote on a 3 million dollar bond plan. Merger with New Buffalo rural district blocks progress until March, delaying plans to enlarge or renovate six elementary schools and four junior highs, amid looming classroom space pressures.
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LeRoy Frondle Killed While Roofer Works at Kalona
A 29 year old Cedar Rapids man LeRoy Frondle, father of four, died Tuesday morning while installing a roof on a barn at the Pie Broth farm two miles south in Kalona. The incident occurred as he worked for Iowa Home Improvement Company Cedar Rapids.
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Balk at His Voting Call For Algeria
The insurgent Committee of Public Safety in Algiers rebelled against Premier de Gaulle. It opposed local elections within one month and demanded the end of France's party system. Gen Raoul Salan approved the communique before De Gaulle urged unity of Arab Berbers and Europeans. The committee seized Algeria May 13 and called for De Gaulle's return to power. Some members balked as De Gaulle formed a cabinet without insurgent input.
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Obituary for LeRoy Frendle WWI veteran born 1929
LeRoy Frendle a World War I veteran born February 25 1929 at Belle Plaine married Ruth Patten May 5 1951 at Adel. He attended Olivet Presbyterian Church and was a member of the Eagles lodge. Surviving are his wife a son Leonard and daughters Rebecca Roberta and Teresa all at home his father Charles M Frendle of Iowa City three brothers Richard Orville and Charles and two sisters Virginia Morrie and Patricia Frendle of Iowa City. Services Turner chapel burial Cedar Memorial.
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Fort Madison
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Iowa City
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Iowa High Court Justice William A. Smith Dies at 87
Dubuque AP report says Iowa Supreme Court Justice William A. Smith, 87, of Dubuque, died Tuesday after a heart ailment. Smith, a Republican, served on the high court since 1943 and was elected to a third six year term in 1954. He is survived by his wife Marta and son Paul Francis.
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Nashua
Airliner Dives to Avoid Unidentified Military Plane
An Ameri can Airlines DC-7 with 48 passengers and 5 crew aboard diverted to avoid a nearby military aircraft near St. Louis. Captain Don Regan reported the C-47 like trainer approached from the left, forcing the dive about 35 miles northeast of St. Louis. Four passengers and two stewardesses sought medical checks but were not seriously injured. The Staunton area serves as a training base for MATS at Scott Air Force Base. officials did not comment.
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Chicago
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Scott
Kentucky Teen Guilty Of Pension Loot In Owensboro Case
An 18 year old Kentucky girl received a suspended six month jail sentence after pleading guilty to larceny for stealing nearly all of the monthly pension from 80 year old Ophelia Chenault of Owensboro. Detective Captain John Kuba said the youth took $50 from a Cedar Rapids home while the woman prepared tea. the victim receives $75 monthly.
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Owensboro
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Cedar Rapids
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Cooler Weather Moves In From Canada
Thunderstorms and strong winds gave way to a cool air mass from Canada. By 2 p.m. Cedar Rapids reached 82 degrees with 61 percent humidity as a front is expected to bring cloudy skies and light showers Wednesday. Highs should range from the 60s north to the lower 70s south.
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