Government plans tougher bias rules on federal projects
Labor Secretary Wirtz announced that new standards will be issued to prevent employment discrimination on federal projects. The tightening targets preaward contractor compliance, with testimony to a House subcommittee amid Kennedy civil rights push. Goldwater signaled amendments and GOP willingness to trade concessions for broader support.
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Soviet Ships Enter Restricted Thresher Search Area
Four ships, including three Russian vessels, entered the Thresher search area despite a U S navy warning to stay clear. The bathyscaphe Trieste dived for the submarine missing since April 10 with 129 crew. Fort Snelling signaled to divert violators as one Russian mother ship skirted within close range.
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Pope Paul VI Sets Sept. 29 Reopening of Ecumenical Council
Vatican announces the Ecumenical Council will reconvene September 29 after delays from Pope John XXIII's death and Pope Paul VI's election. Preparations had stalled as observers wondered if the council could finish by Christmas. the plan aims to minimize the lost time.
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Kennedy Enjoys Warm Welcome in Ireland Homecoming
President Kennedy visited the Old Homestead in Dunganstown County Wexford, chatting with kin and neighbors during a three hour tour. Police estimated 15,900 in New Ross and 30,000 in Wexford for the Ireland visit as he toasted cousins and noted Patrick Kennedy’s journey.
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Car Hits Lake Cottage Killing Two Campers
A car driven by a 15 year old boy crashed into a lake cottage near Conesus New York early Thursday. A woman and a girl on a camping trip were killed. Three other girls were injured. Authorities described the scene as a tragic accident at the camp site.
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Lodge to be Vietnam ambassador for Kennedy
President Kennedy plans to nominate Henry Cabot Lodge as ambassador to South Vietnam. Lodge led the U S delegation to the United Nations under Eisenhower and was the 1960 Republican vice presidential candidate. He will replace Frederick Nolting this fall.
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Symphony on Final Night of Summer Festival in Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids hosts the last night of its three day Summer Festival in Greene Square with a lineup including Cadets drum and bugle corps Harmony Hawks Community Theater of Cedar Rapids Cedar Rapids Symphony Orchestra Dieman Bennett dance theater Mt. Mercy College drama Jazz and art exhibits The event features floral displays and library gallery tours amid potential rain impact on attendance.
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Health Warning Over Cedar River Water Pollution
The Waterloo health department warns residents to wash thoroughly after river contact and avoid ingesting polluted water. The state reports Waterloo dumps raw sewage into the Cedar River for about ten days, with river water returning to normal in about two weeks. Water mains remain safe due to purification, while river-sourced supply increases to about half of daily 20 million gallons used.
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Rock Island Lines Board Backs Union Pacific Merger
The Rock Island Lines board votes unanimous for a Union Pacific merger plan. The exchange is one Rock Island share for 0.718 Union Pacific common, non taxable to Rock Island holders, with Rock Island tracks south and west of Kansas City to transfer to Southern Pacific when feasible. The deal still requires stockholder and ICC approval. R Ellis Johnson says merger filing with the ICC will follow after proxy details are finalized.
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Four Year Old Drowns in Cedar River Near 1200 Block
William Stalkfleet age four, son of Mr and Mrs Earl Stalkfleet of 1245 Third Street NW, drowned in the Cedar river off the 1200 block of First Street NW at about 1 45 p m Thursday. He was pronounced dead on arrival at St Luke s Hospital.
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Jittery agents cut JFK wires at Irish ceremony
In New Ross Ireland UPI reports the public address system failed at President Kennedy's event. Two U S secret service agents cut wires under the stand fearing a bomb plot, forcing Kennedy to shout to be heard.
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Bali airport expansion to handle jet traffic
Jakarta report from Antara says Tuban airport on Bali island is being expanded to accommodate jet aircraft, signaling increased air traffic capacity on Indonesia’s tourism hub.
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Rain Needed After Dry Spell Says Cedar Rapids Growers
Cedar Rapids truck farmers and greenhouses report no severe damage yet from dry weather but warn of possible losses if rainfall delays. raspberries and strawberries suffer potential harm. subsoil moisture remains unevenly low in some areas. irrigation and extra watering are common as growers await rain to preserve fruit and trees.
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Herb Pratt
Joseph Ressa
Richard Prochaska
Cedar Rapids Greenhouses, Inc
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Chuckle: Trailer Living About Storage Constraints
A humorous quip notes the burden of trailer life with limited space and no extra storage spots. The joke hinges on the irony of only one place for belongings, underscoring compact living challenges.
Iowa Job Showdown Near as Crawford Says He Takes Office
Corbin Crawford of Ainsworth declares he will assume a seat on the Iowa board of control next Monday. Gov. Hughes appointed Crawford despite an attorney general ruling that the vacancy is invalid, and Walter Conway of Muscatine plans to remain in office pending legal clarification. Crawford says he filed papers with the secretary of state and will be at Des Moines at 8 a.m. to begin his term.
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Russians Die in Cuban Blast Report
An anti Castro exile group claims Guerillas mined a highway in eastern Cuba and blew up two trucks carrying Russian troops. Twelve Russians were killed in a six hour battle reported by the Revolutionary Unity movement citing underground sources.
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