Mitropoulos condemns U S cancellation of Symphony of the Air tour
Conductor Dimitri Mitropoulos, visiting Iowa City, says the U S state department acted wrongly in canceling the Symphony of the Air foreign tour over security doubts. He praises American musical diplomacy and urges replacement of doubtful musicians to preserve propaganda value abroad. Many Cedar Rapids and Iowa City musicians are listed in the accompanying notes.
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East Iowans Set for SUI Easter Concert Night
The Gazette area performers under Dimitri Mitropoulos join the SUI symphony orchestra and chorus for the Easter program at Iowa Memorial Union in Iowa City. Works include Psalm 80 by Roussel and Belshazzar's Feast by Walton. dress rehearsal tickets were distributed.
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Centennial Celebration Plans for McGregor In 1957
The McGregor Historical Society discusses a centennial in 1957 marking 100 years of key events in the town. George Bernie, formerly of Scotland and now in Marquette, spoke on the McGregor clan in Scotland and noted clan members helped found the Iowa town.
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Rites Wednesday for Capt. James F. Hogan
Funeral services for Capt. James F. Hogan 29 who died in Iceland March 20 will be held Wednesday morning in St. Patrick's church Iowa City. Hogan died after parachuting from a jet plane. Survivors include his wife his mother Mrs Albert Hogan of Iowa City three children and two brothers.
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Wyatt Earp Nears Rival Woman on Channel 9
Wyatt Earp nearly meets his match in a woman on Channel 9 airing Tuesday at 7 30 p m. The encounter hints at sharp wit and tense showdown as the evening unfolds.
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Monticello Unicor Aids Pilots With New 715W Radio
Special to The Gazette describes Monticello Unicor a 715 watt VHF station licensed by the FCC. Dave Cuckler, owner, can advise pilots about wind, direction, refueling and emergency contact. The station reaches about 100 miles now with plans to extend to 200 or 300 miles. It operates 24 hours daily via plant and home relays.
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Iowa's Oldest Covered Bridge Being Repaired
Repairs began Monday on the Keokuk county bridge crew to fix abutments and perform structural work on the Delta bridge built in 1869. The project aims to preserve the landmark rather than keep it open to traffic, with local groups offering financial assistance.
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Approach to Marquette Bridge Being Improved
The Iowa Highway Commission is widening and improving the Marquette approach to the Marquette Prairie du Chien bridge over the Mississippi River. The residence of Mrs. Jay Doyle has been razed to remove a sharp turn. Highway 18 will follow the new approach more safely.
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Keokuk County Democrat Dale Kramer enters congressional race
Sigourney author and Keokuk County Democratic chairman Dale Kramer announces his bid for the Democratic nomination in Iowa's Fourth District. He launches Friday at 12 15 p m on KTVO Ottumwa with a farm speech advocating livestock price supports and grain supports. Kramer emphasizes direct payments over meat purchases and farm production controls, noting his background as a writer and former Yank correspondent. He grew up in Sigourney, attended Parsons College and the University of Iowa, and has written biographies and novels including Violent Streets and Teen Age Gangs.
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Local school board president reelected in Clutier
Scattered brief items report Charles Grover’s reelection as Clutier school board president and updates from neighboring towns. Events include plays in Thornburg and dances in Troy Mills, plus hospital and civic notices across the region.
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Three Eastern Iowa Seniors Are Honored
The tenth Iowa Science Talent Search named Ernest Masolais from Iowa City, Daniel Schwartz from Cedar Rapids, and Aloysius Vorwald from Dyersville. From nearly 100 entrants, the trio earned Westinghouse and Clinton Foods scholarships, with certificates and tuition aid promised upon college enrollment. The winners will attend Iowa Academy of Science meetings in Grinnell in April 2021. Clinton Foods contributed 2000 dollars to cash scholarships and program support.
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Danny and the Disposition of His Bonus Check
A TV guide item notes MAKE ROOM FOR DAD DY airs Tuesday on Channel 9 at 8 00 p m The program centers on Danny and his bonus check as a plot device creating a family dilemma.
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Voters Approve Columbus Community School Merger
Voters in Columbus Junction area approve merging into the Columbus Community School District while one of nine districts votes to opt out. The Cotter consolidated district opposed the reorganization. The nine-district vote totals 473 in favor and 156 against. The merger covers Columbus Independent Oakland Township Indian Creek Township Fredonia part of Columbus City Township Washington Independent part of Wyman and Elm Grove Township.
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