Living Cost Up Equals 1953 Record Annual Rise
Washington reports the cost of living rose four tenths of one percent in May reaching 115.4 percent of the 1947-49 average and one point one percent higher than a year earlier. The rise in igor prices and shorter factory weeks trimmed take home pay by 46 cents, causing a one percent decline in purchasing power for the average worker. Ewan Clague warned food prices may keep rising as fall harvests approach, with May raises expected to boost pay for over 100,000 workers in certain plants.
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Twining Visited Red Air Academy in Moscow Tour
Air Force Chief Gen Nathan Twining toured Zhukovsky air engineering academy near Moscow with 28 foreign aviation experts. They saw jet engines in final and cutaway form, fatigue tests, and aero dynamics work. The visit highlighted Soviet air power with seven jets shown Sunday and three more Monday, including a rumored supersonic ground attack bomber at Kubinka, while Twining praised pilots demonstrating skill and safety during close inspection.
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Doctors Say He Will Be Gaining Weight Shortly
Washington reports doctors say President Eisenhower should regain weight soon after hospitalization. He weighs 182 pounds, seven below his June 8 level, on a convalescence plateau with doctors saying weight gain is expected once past this phase. The piece notes mixed global financial and political items alongside the update.
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van Beck
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Monotrol traffic plan eyed after rail delays in Cedar Rapids
Preliminary tally signals Cedar Rapids may use the Monotrol signal system to extend green lights after train delays. Safety Chief Prochaska and Eagle Signal reps met Rock Island railroad officials to discuss auto adapting downtown signals and potential railroad cooperation for a broader adoption later.
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Oklahoma City Robbery Break‑in Targets Cash Register Pistol
Tavern operator Olen Hughes told police a break‑in at his Oklahoma City establishment left the cash register disturbed. The intruder ignored the money and stole a pistol kept for robberies. No injuries reported.
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Olen Hughes
Adlai Expected to Win 400+ Democratic Nods at Convention
Atlantic City AP survey of governors from 27 Democratic states shows Stevenson likely to secure over 400 votes, with Harriman rising in influence as Kefauver fades. Article notes potential Kentucky backing, New York votes, and state-level maneuvers shaping first-ballot totals ahead of the convention.
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Harriman
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Wappy” Chandler
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Jeve Stevenson
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Lehman Receives Defense Dept Apology for Search
In Washington a U S representative from North Dakota received a formal apology from the defense department after agents entered and searched his office without permission. The incident prompted calls for tighter controls and assurances of proper procedure.
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Se Falter Lehman
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Defense Department
Chuckie’s Path to Happiness Through Soul and Mind
Fragmentary note hints at a quirky motto for living well in the country. It mentions a brave blend of soul, philosophy, and simple hermit-like tastes, plus a nod to a “good rar” that remains unclear.
GOP Chiefs Urge Ike To Seek Second Term
Atlantic City report says twenty of twenty one Republican forerunners at the governors conference signed a statement urging President Eisenhower to run again and pledging full support. Only Gov. George N. Craig of Indiana did not sign. Senate Republican Leader Knowland said there is no doubt Ike and Nixon will run. he had not heard directly from Eisenhower on plans.
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Utah
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Cedar Rapids Jaycees Win National Leadership Award
Cedar Rapids Junior Chamber of Commerce members earned a nationwide first place award among Jaycee chapters in cities with 25 000 to 100 000 population. The honor was presented at the 36th annual U S Junior Chamber convention in Kansas City. Cedar Rapids Jaycees participate in leadership training as part of the program.
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Trigestule Jayiere
Guatemala Rises Under Army After Student Protests
President Carlos Castillo Armas put Guatemala in army control after weekend student protests left four dead and about 20 wounded. A state of siege and curfew were imposed amid claims of sedition by underground communists.
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Missing U S fighter reported off northern Japan
U S air force says a Sabrejet from Chitose air base went missing off eastern Hokkaido about 20 miles from the Kurile islands after a radio report. The search was launched as officials noted a prior 1954 B 20 shoot down near Hokkaido and amid tensions over alleged Soviet air activity.
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Best Rainfall of Year Shys Away From South Iowa
The storm delivers heavy rainfall across western Iowa with Sioux, Ose, and Kanawha counties recording up to 4.08 inches. North of Roark Valley and Algena register substantial totals. winds up to 60 mph bring hail and minor wind damage. Cooler, drier air moves in as the system shifts eastward, with Cedar Rapids and nearby towns noting highs in the mid 80s and lows in the upper 60s.
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Congress approves $33 billion interstate highway plan
Washington says both houses sped quick approval on the largest public works program in U.S. history, a 33 billion highway plan funded by 14.99 billion in new taxes over 16 years. The vote was 38 to 1 in the Senate, with Senator Long dissenting over tax features. The plan envision a 41,000 mile system of four to eight lane superhighways across the states, aimed to cost motorists about 8.60 dollars annually and raise trucking costs up to 400 dollars per truck. The project will be funded by federal and state contributions over the next 13 years.
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Train Hits Bus Near Denison Hospitalized Six
A Milwaukee passenger train struck a Greyhound bus at Arion seven miles southwest of Denison injuring six. The bus had just started across the crossing after a stop and slammed into the rear of the train as it arrived late. The six hospitalized were Ella Torre fifty. Loretta Oconnell seventy four. Minnie Halschus sixty one. Tina Beneke seventy. Madeline White forty seven. The bus driver and others escaped serious injury. The train continued on to Denison Crawford County hospital received the injured. The bus driver indicated a passenger had preceded him across the crossing.
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Rievothy Thyant
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Loretta O'Connell
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Frank Scheldorf
Westside
Minnie Halschus
Columbus
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Florida Vacation Divorce Ends Chicago Couple Third Anniversary
Joseph Bejahinski Jr. took Greta Bejahinski to Florida for a weeklong vacation during their third wedding anniversary. Greta refused to return to Chicago, and a divorce was granted after a statement to a judge.
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Daige John Lyons
Greta
Ishushine Sy Mich
Roosevelt to Wed Secretary Sunday in Los Angeles
Rep. James Roosevelt plans a private wedding to his secretary Gladys Irene Owens in Los Angeles. The ceremony follows his divorce from Remelle T Roosevelt, finalized earlier this week, with friends invited to attend.
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James Roosevelt
Remelle T Roosevelt
Gladys Irene Owens
Russell Says Wilson Unfit for Government
Washington senator and Senate Armed Services Committee chair Russell accuses Defense Secretary Wilson of ineptitude and arrogance in a Senate speech. He condemns Wilson for disdain toward Congress, claims he dictates security policy, and seeks to silence dissent over military plans.
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