Tornadoes and Floods Roil Midwest and South
Severe storms lashed eight states with tornadoes flooding towns from Illinois to Arkansas. In Arkansas six communities were hit killing four while others drowned. Harrison saw a 14 foot wall of water and two deaths. Red Cross prepared aid for about 1000 families across multiple states.
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Crooked Creek
Quiz Winner Vivi Nearing Suspended Sentence in Rigging Case
New York AP report says Vivi Nearing pleaded guilty to one count of second degree perjury linked to the Twenty One quiz show rigging. Judge Ringel suspended her sentence. she won $5,500 defeating Charles Van Doren who earned $129,000. van Doren case postponed with 17 others to May 22.
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Twentyone
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One Jailed Executive Named President at LeTourneau-Westinghouse
Lewis Burger the 48 year old former GE division chief who served 25 days in jail and was fined 2000 dollars has been named president of the LeTourneau Westinghouse Co builder of earth moving machinery in Peoria AP report notes Burger was part of an electrical company executives price fixing group which led to fines and jail terms.
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LeTourneau - Westinghouse Co
Lewis Burger
General Electric
U.S
Philadelphia
Laotian Truce Group Arrives To Spur Talks
Twenty one representatives of the three nation Laotian truce commission arrived in Vientiane on Monday with aims to speed stalled negotiations and push toward progress in the peace process.
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Vientiane
Coal mine executives arrested for obstructing inspectors
Six mine executives in Fukuoka Japan were arrested for using violence to stop government inspectors from inspecting their mines.
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Fukuoka
Japan
Injured Oelwein Farmer Lies in Field 30 Hours
Fred Beahr, 72, a farmer seven miles west of Oelwein, lay conscious but helpless in a timbered field for about 30 hours after being struck by flying timber while stump blasting. He is listed in critical condition at a Waterloo hospital with severe facial and arm injuries, exposure, and shock. His son and daughter-in-law found the missing man after a Sunday search with neighbors.
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Fantasy of Foods Opens Tuesday in Cedar Rapids
Opening day for the free cooking school, sponsored by The Gazette and Cedar Rapids Electrical Appliance Dealers Assn, begins Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. in the Paramount theater with four morning sessions through Friday. Organ music will accompany demonstrations by Ruth Hogan and Charmaine Robinson as 1000 pounds of equipment are unpacked for on stage and backstage kitchens.
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Cedar Rapids
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Lec
Miss Hogan
Fear and Repression Grip Cuba After Invasion
Richard Valeriani, a former AP Cuba reporter, describes a Cuba ruled by fear as military police and militia oversee a tightened regime. Arrests surged after the April 17 invasion, with thousands detained in improvised jails and public buildings routinely searched, reflecting Castro's continued iron grip and crackdown on press and dissidents.
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la Cabana
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Blanquita
Senate commends Alan Shepard for space mission
The Senate approved by unanimous voice vote a resolution praising astronaut Alan Shepard for courage dedication and skill in peaceful space exploration. Senate leader Mansfield urged broader understanding of space exploration and the contribution to American life while Mundt proposed a special Congressional Medal of Honor for Shepard.
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Senate
Alan Shepard
Mike Mansfield
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Shepard
Mansfield
Cmdr
U.S
Sen
Mundt
R-S.d
Kennedy
Kennedy Flubs Medal Pinning at Shepard Award
Washington report describes President Kennedy presenting NASA Distinguished Service Medal to Alan Shepard. He fumbles dropping the medal. James Webb retrieves it and Mrs Kennedy exchanges quiet words with the president. Kennedy then pins the medal himself on Shepard.
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NASA
Alan Shepard
Shepard
Kennedy
James Webb
Kennedy praises space traveler as nation honors Shepard
President Kennedy and Congress host Alan Shepard Jr. in Washington for citizen tribute after his Mercury mission. Police estimate 250000 lined streets from White House to Capitol as Shepard pledges to share the triumph with fellow astronauts and aviation specialists.
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Kennedy
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White House
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Shepard drills home space drive after milestone flight
Commander Alan Shepard said the flight that made him America's first space man would spur ongoing exploration. He praised the launch, noted few secrets about plans, and admitted surprise at the smooth lift off. He stressed team effort and asked fellow astronauts who would take the next flight.
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Washington
Alan Shepard
America
Polly
Gordon Sherman
Shepard
Fellows
Miller Objects as Holmes Confirmed
The Senate confirmed Julius Holmes as ambassador to Iran by a 63 to 17 vote. Critics said Holmes profited from a 3.25 million gain on a 101000 investment in surplus war ships, raising concerns about public confidence and propriety.
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Senate
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Iran
Holmes
Roe
Holmes and Associates
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Reds Challenged On Space Data
Washington AP Sen. McClellan challenged the Russians to reveal details of their space man's achievement, calling for an end to secrecy on space data.
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Sen. McClellan
D-Ark
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