Everest Summit Reached by Two Climbers From Camp
Two unnamed American climbers reached Everest summit at 7 20 Greenwich time on Wednesday, following British 1953 and Swiss 1956 successes. Base camp said the assault went ahead on schedule despite earlier weather delays and radio blackouts. The expedition, backed by foundations and sponsors including the National Geographic Society, is the largest and best financed in Everest history.
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Sioux City Native Joins U S Everest Expedition
Richard Pownall, 35, a Sioux City native and mountain guide, is among the U S Everest expedition members. He teaches physical education and algebra at a Denver junior high and lives there with his wife and two children.
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Nixon to Join New York Law Firm and Move Residence
Former vice president Richard Nixon said he will move to New York City on June 1 and join the firm of Mudge Stern Baldwin Todd as counsel. He plans to apply for admission to the New York bar after a six month residence period and then become a general partner.
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Birmingham Police Arrest 250 Negroes in Protests
Birmingham police arrested 250 Negroes including elementary school children as demonstrations began near city hall. Four groups sang and marched within two blocks of the hall planning a mass prayer service while other picketed stores. Police used all paddy wagons and called for county buses to transport detainees for parade permit violations.
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75 000 Missed Tax Cut Benefit In Colorado
Colorado legislature approved a 15 percent cut in personal income taxes for 1962 returns. A state official says about 75 000 people failed to take advantage of the cut and will receive refunds after auditors re figure their returns.
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Denver
Colorado
Romney reiterates he will not seek 1964 GOP nomination
Governor Romney of Michigan stated he is not a candidate for the Republican presidential nomination in 1964 and will not become one. He emphasized his current role and denied plans to pursue the race.
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Khrushchev Sends Congrats on Italian Election Gains
Premier Khrushchev telegrammed Italian Communist Leader Palmiro Togliatti congratulating the Communist Party on its gains in elections, as reported by Tass News Agency on Thursday.
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Kuchel assails Fright Peddlers from Birch to Smith
Senator Kuchel blasts fright peddlers he labels self styled patriotic groups including John Birch Society and Gerald L K Smith followers. He cites hoaxes claiming U N takeover and a decaying US armed forces while accusing Dwight Eisenhower of being either a stooge or a communist front man.
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Necklace worth forty two thousand disappears in Fifth Avenue showcase
New York police report a $42,000 diamond necklace vanished from a Fifth Avenue jewelry showcase. No suspect named yet as investigators review security footage and shop records for clues.
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Kennedy praises congressional wives for sacrifice at breakfast
President Kennedy told hundreds of congressional wives that his wife’s work helps increase the GNP in her own way. He noted Mrs Kennedy’s reduced schedule and the couple expect a third child in August, then left the breakfast after a brief appearance.
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France Pledges Faster Evacuation From Algeria
Paris and Algiers issued a joint communique saying France will accelerate the withdrawal of its troops from Algeria. The agreement aims to speed the evacuation amid ongoing political developments in the region.
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Cedar Rapids Joins ZIP System With Two-Digit Zone
Cedar Rapids will adopt two digit postal zone numbers starting July 1 as part of the ZIP mail processing plan announced by the Post Office. The zone digits will appear after the city name and before the state, forming Cedar Rapids, 03, Iowa.
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Cedar Rapids Population Rises to 96200 in 1962 Estimates
Iowa vital statistics report shows Cedar Rapids at 96 200 as of July 1 1962 up 1 200 from last year and well ahead of the 1960 census. Davenport 91 400 Sioux City 91 000 and Des Moines 213 500 lead the state while Iowa's total population falls by 450 to 2 781 400.
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Czechoslovakia Built Experimental Rockets in 1955 57
The Mlada Fronta reported that Czechoslovakia developed its own experimental rockets from 1955 to 1957 and launched them over Czech territory. Production stopped as Russia showed clear superiority. A photo showed a rocket shortly before takeoff.
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Castro Cane Cutter Reynaldo Gains Cuban Propaganda Fame
In Cuba a publicized cane cutter named Reynaldo Castro is celebrated in speeches and broadcasts as a propaganda tool to boost sugar output. Officials acknowledge initial doubts about his existence but cite demonstrations and remarkable daily cuts, including 2308 arrobas in 10 hours, while mentioning other workers like Antonia Garcia with 1444 arrobas in 10 hours.
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Drink Bill Wins Key Test Vote In Iowa Legislature
Iowa House defeated a county-wide local option amendment 71 to 37 in a key test vote on the home-rule liquor bill. Observers noted some late supporters of the local option may shift in future votes as Rep. Dewey B. Goode proposed the amendment and the House prepared to consider another provision laden amendment.
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Des Moines House Actions On Liquor Bills
UPI reports the Des Moines house defeated the dry liquor bill as substitute for the senate measure by 59 to 49. It adopted an implied consent driver’s license amendment to the senate liquor bill by 79 to 29. The body defeated a countywide local option amendment by 71 to 37.
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Iowa House debate on county wide local option amendment
The house resumed debate on the liquor bill as the county wide local option amendment drew both staunch support and fierce opposition. Republicans and Democrats split on the Goode amendment with 30 lawmakers voting for and 46 Republicans plus 25 Democrats voting against, while gallery crowds filled the chamber and chairs on the main floor were taken.
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