Mechanicsville Declared Distress Area Over Paving Project
Gov. Harold Hughes declared Mechanicsville a distress area citing a two year old $270 000 paving dispute. He urged legislative action to remedy the situation while noting hazards to health and safety. Agencies will assess fire health and highway conditions as the case advances.
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Frank Nye
Des Moines
Harold Hughes
Mechanicsville
William L. Mooty
Robert W. Naden
Hughes
Mooty
Naden
Eight New York newspapers to end strike with peace pact
The eight affected New York dailies anticipate printing on Thursday after photo-engravers ratify a union deal accepted by Mayor Wagner and publishers. The agreement adds weekly wage boosts, welfare contributions, extra vacation, and shift changes, within the existing $12.63 wage framework.
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NEW York
Robert F. Wagner
Frank McGowan
Photo-Engravers
Wagner
Possible Copper and Oil Prospects in North Central Iowa
A aeromagnetic survey by U S and Iowa Geological Surveys indicates encouraging possibilities of copper ore oil and gas beneath north central Iowa. The belt from the Iowa Minnesota line through Mason City to near Fort Dodge spans 15 to 50 miles wide with deep sandstone basins suggesting potential deep oil and gas pockets. State geologist H Garland Hershey notes 75 firms requested maps and eight weeks remain for a follow up release while mineral viability requires further testing.
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Iowa
H. Garland Hershey
U.S
Iowa- Minnesota
Mason City
Fort Dodge
Michigan
Keweenaw Peninsula
Hershey
Iowa House approves bill to regulate key clubs
The Iowa House passed a local licensing bill for key clubs on a 91-13 vote after two days of debate. It moves to the Senate, where fate is uncertain, with supporters urging action and opponents fearing impact on liquor by the drink. Rep. Denman says the measure targets abuses while not affecting liquor by the drink.
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DES Moines
Iown House
House
Senate
Niels Nielsen
D-Ringsted
Iowa
William Denman
Denman
Kennedy and McNamara Meet on McNamara Award Hearing
Attorney General Kennedy and Defense Secretary McNamara met with Senator McClellan over the TFX contract controversy. The leaders discussed future hearings and indicated full cooperation. Kennedy joined as a friend and offered general remarks while McNamara provided questions for witnesses.
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Washington
Robert Kennedy
Secretary of Defense
McNamara
Senate
McClellan
Boeing Co
General Dynamics
Kennedy
Capitol Hill
Accidental Burning of Securities In Fed District
Federal Reserve officials in San Francisco say seven $1 million and five $1000000 certificates, totaling 7.5 million, were likely destroyed accidentally by burning with trash. The loss affects the Treasury and Fed member banks but will be reimbursed when the certificates mature May 15. No theft found. no liability to banks. source states this is a unique event in the Fed system.
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San Francisco
Federal Reserve Bank
Eliot Swan
Secret Service
Swan
Treasury Department
Federal Reserve System
Reserve Bank
Treasury
Newspapers to double weekly newsstand price
New York papers The Times and The Herald Tribune announced higher prices as they resume publication. Newsstand copies will rise from five cents to ten. The move reflects ongoing cost pressures as the papers restart regular issue schedules.
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New York
The
Times
Herald Tribune
Living costs hold record level in February rise
Living costs returned to the record level set last September with a 0.1 percent CPI gain to 106.1 percent of the 1957 59 average. The index is 1.2 percent higher than a year ago as food and clothing costs rose.
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Washington
Labor Department
Leaning Tower Tumble Claims Rome Woman's Life
Angiola di Barbara, 48, of Rome, fell from the third floor of the Leaning Tower of Pisa and died in the square. Authorities had noted many personal crises but confirmed the fatal accident occurred Tuesday. The sister who was with her said she lost her balance.
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Pisa
Italy
Angiola di Barbara
Rome
Mekong Delta Outpost Hit by Communists
Saigon reports a government outpost in the Mekong river delta was attacked Tuesday night by a communist unit and an installation was wiped out.
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Saigon
Vietnam
Mekong River Delta
U S Blamed by Russia in exile attack on ship
Moscow protested that the United States bore responsibility for the March 17 attack on the Russian freighter Lgov off Cuba by Cuban exiles. Russia warned such provocation risks Caribbean and world tensions and urged Washington to curb future acts.
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U. S
Russia In Exile
Moscow
Russia
U.S
Cuba
Foreign Secretary Lord Home Leaves London for Japan
London reports that Foreign Secretary Lord Home departed from London on Wednesday for a diplomatic visit to Japan, signaling a continuation of postwar relations and potential talks on regional issues.
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London
Lord Home
Japan
Soviet Plans Reported For First Female Spaceflight
New York news notes Nikita Khrushchev aiming to send a woman into space. Soviet officials hint the Kremlin will launch the first female astronau t soon. Prof V M Keldysh says Russian women will be flying in the cosmos in the near future. Moscow leaders reportedly back the project, supported by top scientists.
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New York
NEA
Nikita Khrushchev
Red
Kremlin
V. M. Keldysh
Soviet Academy of Science
Kremlin Spin Shapes Space Race With First Woman in Orbit
The article notes Col. Popovich and Soviet plans to showcase Russia as the first nation with a woman in space. It argues Kremlin timing serves propaganda aims and highlights experts’ view of manipulated space program timing for political impact.
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Popovich
Keldysh
Russia
Kremlin
Soviet plan to launch a woman into orbit risks tragedy
The Kremlin aims for a spectacular victory to boost Khrushchev amid Cuba fallout and economic woes. Space specialists note four men already orbited, while Keldysh and Popovich back the project. a woman launch could alter prestige but carries danger, as hinted by a citizen letter in Flight International.
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Kremlin
Khrushchev
Cuba
Russia
Red World
Moscow
Keldysh
Popovich
E. Meos
Flight International
Skirt length debate appears in public cafe chatter
A humorous note claims modern skirt styles drive men from sidewalk cafes to watching women seated at cafes. The remark plays on changing fashion and social observation without naming individuals or places.
Exile Attack Damages Russian Freighter in Cuba Port
A Russian freighter was attacked and badly damaged at Isabela de Sagua Cuba by anti Castro forces Tuesday night. Com mando L spokesman said the ship remains afloat but needs extensive repairs to prevent sinking. The raiding party returned safely to its base somewhere in the Caribbean with no casualties.
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Miami
Isabela de Sagua
Miami News
Commando L
Caribbean
U S Buys More Bonds From U N
The U S delegation delivered a 5.54 million dollar check to the United Nations on Wednesday, its third purchase of U N bonds. Total U S payments reach 65.2 million and all countries have purchased over 130 million in the 200 million bond issue.
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United Nations
U.S
U.N
Moroccan King Visits Capital
Moroccan King Hassam II arrives in Washington by special train. He is welcomed at Union Station by President and Mrs Kennedy. The visit highlights strengthen Morocco United States ties during his Washington stop.
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Washington
Hassam II
Morocco
Union Station
Kenendy
Golf clubs advertised for sale in want ad
In the spring a young man’s fancy leads to golf gear. An inexpensive want ad lists golf clubs including ladies irons men’s woods and a bag. Steven J. Maples sold the sets and could have sold several more. contact EM 4-8709.
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Steven J. Maples
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