Kuwait Proclaims State Emergency Amid Iraq Tension
A Kuwait official announced a national state of emergency as Iraq pressed a claim to annex Kuwait. The army was sent to the border to deter invasion while Kuwait seeks Arab League membership. Diplomatic efforts include Saudi backing and possible support from the United Arab Republic.
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Tshombe Taking Month's Leave
President Tshombe and Foreign Minister Kimba will take a month off due to illness and fatigue, stated by the Katanga government on Tuesday.
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Elisabethville
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Flags to fly on Fourth of July in Cedar Rapids
The Gazette promotes patriotic display with over 4,600 flags sold at 3 dollars over the counter or 3.30 by mail. Citizens are urged to prepare their 50 star banners for July Fourth next Tuesday, anticipating a larger display than since World War II.
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Russia
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Cedar Rapids
State board outlines new junior high and elementary curricula
The board proposes a nine semester language arts core for junior high plus six semesters each of social studies science mathematics physical education and health. Elementary time would favor language arts mathematics social studies science while allotting one sixth to art music recreation and physical education. Special classes for handicapped remedial guidance and library services are urged to raise equal opportunity, with district reorganizations planned for enrollment efficiency and future population trends. Find it first in the Gazette want ads.
Johnson Promises Tax Reform and City Levy Relief
Johnson pledges leadership based on fiscally sound financing to use present tax dollars efficiently and keep city levy from rising. He foresees possible tax cuts through new financing ideas and plans to discuss issues further during the campaign. The candidate is a World War II veteran, Franklin High grad, Coe College attendee, and trustee of Kenwood Park Presbyterian church with many civic memberships.
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Venezuelan revolt death toll rises to 16
Caracas officials on Tuesday reported 16 killed and 9 wounded from Monday's brief uprising. The government gave the figures as authorities pursued arrests and investigated the insurgent action.
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Caracas
Venezuela
Investors Debate Market Leadership And Stock Quality
The writer argues that price alone does not define leadership. He cites AT and T and DuPont as examples, noting splits and small percentage moves. He says quality securities, not price levels, show true leadership, with a $2 move signaling significance in American Can but not in DuPont.
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AT & T
duPont
Polio Suit Against Cutter Yields Record $675000
A Los Angeles jury awarded $600000 to Bryan May 14 after blaming a Cutter Laboratories polio vaccine for his paralysis. His mother Norma May received $75000 for her suffering and medical expenses. The 6 year case cites Salk type serum used by Cutter in 1955. The verdict is described as the largest personal injury award to date. Bryan, 11, was nearly fully paralyzed at age five and now can move two fingers and one toe.
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Los Angeles
Bryan John May
Norma Marie
Cutter Laboratories
Berkeley
Calif
Bryan
Briscoe Re-elected Dublin Mayor Defeats Protestant Rival
Robert Briscoe elected to a second term as Dublin mayor defeating his closest opponent, a Protestant, by 22 to 21 amid a Catholic city. Briscoe, son of Lithuanian Jewish immigrants and Fianna Fail member, previously toured the U.S. after his first term. U.S. Senate panel heard calls to ease Latin American military aid limits to aid internal security against Castro influence.
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UPI
Robert Briscoe
Briscoe
Fianna Fail
U.S
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
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U.N
Adlai Cautions On Limiting Aid
Adlai Stevenson cautioned against restricting foreign aid as U S policy contemplates broader international support and questioned the wisdom of halting aid to allies. He urged careful consideration of consequences and the importance of maintaining allied commitments.
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Washington
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