Iowa’s Seedling Mile Forges Lincoln Highway History
The article recalls Carl Fisher and the Lincoln Highway origin, noting Iowa's first concrete seedling mile near Linn County six miles from Cedar Rapids. It details construction in 1918 with cement donated by Northwest States Cement Co. and raises the story of funding, bidding, and early road-building challenges.
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Oelwein Jaycees install new officers
New Jaycees officers named for Oelwein with Gus Johnson as president, Duane Grimm and Larry Powell as vice presidents, Lou Kearney as secretary, and Ken Ostern as treasurer.
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Salinger reports amiable Khrushchev talks on press freedom
AP dispatch from Moscow says White House spokesman Pierre Salinger wrapped a Soviet tour with Khrushchev, sharing views on press freedom but failing to secure easing of restrictions. He called discussions the most useful part of the trip aside from two long talks with Khrushchev.
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Space test at Wallops yields three successful shots
The Wallops Island Virginia launches completed a trio of firings begun April 26. A U S space official said preliminary data indicate all three were successful, concluding the test series.
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Jacoby Goren Feud Over Bridge Master Points
Oswald Jacoby says Charles Goren does not rank in the top 16 slayers in bridge. The two longtime rivals dispute who leads national master points and have feuded for years over bridge supremacy.
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Pre-eminent claim sparks debate in tour event
Jacoby disputes Mr. Goren's pre eminence and asserts expert status over top ranking. Goren reports 6600 points in leadership drive while Jacoby and Japanese scientists cite 6502 points. Two rockets blaze 40 miles into space on a Wednesday test of temperature.
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