U.S. Scraps Atlas Firing Amid Veto and Debate
The Air Force cancelled plans to launch a scaled Atlas missile nearly 9,000 miles from Cape Canaveral toward Africa, amid whispers President Eisenhower vetoed the test. Weather changes and safety concerns fueled postponements, while officials debated international optics, legality, and warnings in advance of any overwater test.
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Geoffrey Gould
Washington
Air Force
Cape Canaveral
Africa
Indian Ocean
Eisenhower
Canaveral
State Department
U.S
Vandenberg Air Force Base
Calif
Most Gasoline Stations Raise Prices at Pump
The Gazette reports a developing pattern of fuel price increases after a Wednesday survey of wholesalers and service stations. Five major brands raised prices to stations, a sixth was due to increase, three had no word, and two cut-rate stations held prices steady. The current rise is a half cent per gallon with expectation of broader impact.
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the Gazette
Water prices inch up as full cent hike announced
Stations indicate a one cent increase will be passed to customers, reversing a prior fall and aligning prices with last fall levels. Several note a half-cent rise a month ago had mostly been absorbed, while a broader one cent lift returns prices to the previous norm after a November cent-a-gallon decrease.
U.S. Ambassador Frederick Reinhardt Arrives in Cairo
UPI reports new ambassador Frederick Reinhardt landed in Cairo on Tuesday with his wife and their four children, marking the start of his posting.
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Cairo
Troubles Mount For Motorist 18 It Was A Bad Day
David Kessler of 940 Lst SW faced a 9 20 AM speeding arrest for 46 mph in a 25 mph zone on Sixteenth avenue SW. Ten minutes later a collision on Thirteenth avenue SW and K street involved his car and a taxi driven by Jack Cupp of 523 Sixth Ave SE. No injuries were reported. Kessler was charged with failure to yield at a stop intersection and was fined 15 dollars in each of two penalties.
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David Kessler
Kessler
Sixteenth Avenue
Thirteenth Avenue
K ‘Street
Jack Cupp
Sixth Ave
Driver's license could be suspended in municipal court case
Municipal Court Judge Loren Hullinger Jr advised the defendant that his driver's license may be suspended as part of the ongoing case.
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Loren Hullinger, Jr
Vandals Shoot Up Basement of Harlan Schmidt House
Vandals ransacked the Harlan Schmidt residence at 1122 Cave NW on Tuesday afternoon. They used the basement as a shotgun range, fired at appliances boots and walls, and left with about $5 in change. A .410 and .22 caliber rifle were taken from a cabinet and left near it. Money was missing from a bedroom dresser.
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Harlan Schmidt
Cave
Schmidt
Savings Bond Sales Reach $625,794 in Linn County
Linn county January sales of United States savings bonds totaled $625,794, 9 percent of the $6,664,472 1960 goal, per A. O. Ambroz, county volunteer chairman, matching the national January average. Nearby counties reported varied totals and percentages ranging from 8 to 16 percent of their respective goals.
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United States Savings
Linn County
A. O. Ambroz
Allamakee
Benton
Buchanan
Cedar
Clayton
Delaware
Dubuque
Fayette
Iowa
Poweshiek
Tama
Washington
Winnershiek
Going someplace Buy a good car from the want ads
Local want ads offer a range of used cars for sale. Listings highlight affordable options, various makes and models, and contact details for sellers seeking quick turnovers. Ideal for buyers looking for practical transport at low prices.
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Norv Wehrheim
Linn
Mitchell
Bate
Mitchell's General Merchandise
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