Retorts to Critics of Cuban Deal
Washington AP reports a counterattack on critics of the tractors for Cuban prisoners swap. Sen. Humphrey defends the plan against former VP Nixon, urging Inter American actions and OAS leadership to condemn Cuba’s arrests and secure release of political prisoners.
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Kennedy turns 44 amid Cape Cod work and European talks
President Kennedy, turning 44, marks the day at Hyannis Port with quiet home study for upcoming talks with de Gaulle and Khrushchev. He plans a Boston birthday event as press notes say he remains healthful and focused on Paris Vienna sessions.
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Dooley Medal Authorized for Medical Hero Dr Dooley
President Kennedy signed a bill authorizing a $2,500 gold medal in honor of Dr Thomas Anthony Dooley III the Laos救 hero. The legislation also allows bronze duplicates to be produced and sold and designates a presentation by the late doctor’s successor or family.
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Memorial Day Services for C R Outlined
Cedar Rapids details memorial programs across the city with Navy Mothers’ club service at 9 30 a m on the Second avenue bridge, invocation by Msgr. Sheehy, and floral tributes. At 10 a m citywide services begin at Memorial Coliseum with the Iwo Jima statue dedication and speakers Sen Hickenlooper and Dr McCabe.
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Joseph McCabe
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North Korean Soldier Defects to South Korea
Seoul reporting that a North Korean Communist soldier who grew tired of building fortifications defected to South Korea. The defection underscores ongoing border tensions and the risk of further cross border movements.
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Governor vetoes direct highway access bill in Iowa
Gov Norman A Erbe vetoes a bill to let the Highway Commission acquire or limit access rights for highways. He argues the measure would impose costly burdens on the public while courts already protect free and convenient road access. The veto leaves one more bill from the last session to act upon.
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Gazette Receives New Flag Supply for Memorial Day
The Gazette reports a fresh shipment of 50 star flags arriving this morning and ready for pickup at the Gazette building until 9 pm today and all day Tuesday. Back orders from Cedar Rapids and Marion will be delivered by late today, with others in Eastern Iowa likely after Memorial Day. Flags cost $3 over the counter and $3.30 by mail.
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Increases Planned for Iowa State Liquor Prices
Des Moines AP reports state liquor stores may raise prices by 8 to 11 cents per fifth this summer with July 1 implementation. Expected changes include 4 to 6 cents per pint and 2 cents per bottle on wine, potentially lifting annual state profits by about 1.2 million dollars.
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Kennedy asks ICC ban on interstate bus segregation
Attorney General Robert Kennedy urged the Interstate Commerce Commission to issue nationwide regulations banning racial segregation in interstate bus travel and related facilities. He called for rules covering terminals such as waiting rooms restrooms and restaurants and asked the ICC to act as expeditiously as practical.
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Piper Kin Killed In Plane Wreck
Dan Piper 17 grandson of Piper Aircraft president died when his small plane crashed in a mountain area near Ellenville New York Sunday night.
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Water tastes bad in city supply says official
Arnold Cherry, superintendent of the Weingroad NE purification plant, reports residents complain of a musty odor and taste in city water. He cites algae as the cause and notes attempts to remove the odor have failed while stressing the water remains pure and safe. Increase in river pollution is blamed for the issue.
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Texas Senatorial Upset Redraws Political Map
Democrats seek cause after John Tower’s 8 000 vote upset over William Blakley in the April 4 special election. Tower led early with 31.5 percent of 1.1 million votes. Blakley 18 percent. Analysts blame Democrats for misreading Tower’s strength and the crowded field that diluted support.
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Lyndon B. Johnson
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Blakley
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Will Wilson
Henry Gonzalez
Maury Maverick, Jr
Blasts Hit Utah Nevada Relay Stations Spur Multi-State Hunt
Explosions damaged three unattended microwave and cable relay stations along U.S. Highways 40 to 50A in western Utah and eastern Nevada. FBI agents, National Guard, and police pursued suspects as the saboteur or vandals disrupted a key civil defense communications link. The sites near Wendover Knolls and Cedar Mountain carried signals up to 30 miles, with automatic relays preserving some traffic.
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Supreme Court Upholds Sunday Blue Laws in Three States
The Supreme Court upholds Sunday retail restrictions in Massachusetts Maryland and Pennsylvania. Chief Justice Warren writes the controlling opinions in four cases while Justice Douglas dissents in all three. Justices Stewart and Brennan join the Pennsylvnia dissent. Decisions affect many similar state laws as blue laws remain common.
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UPI
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Kin of Jackie Killed On Way To See Her
Danielle Bouvier 19, a relative of Mrs. John Kennedy, was killed in an automobile crash while en route to Paris to see the Kennedy family. Her father was injured when their car struck a tree as they traveled to witness the welcome being prepared for Mr and Mrs Kennedy in Paris.
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Maryland
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Ville Franche-Sur
Second Admits Part in Killings
Plainfield New Jersey AP reported that Joseph Maxey, who denied involvement in the slayings of two prominent women, broke down on Sunday and confessed corroborating the earlier account by his partner Lorelle Parks.
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Kennedy seeks retraining bill to aid unemployed workers
President Kennedy asked Congress to pass a bill allowing unemployed workers to retrain, with up to 52 weeks of on the job or classroom training. The plan would pay a minimum income and cover up to half moving costs to locations with jobs, aiming to aid several hundred thousand over four years.
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Patterson to End Martial Law in Alabama Tonight
Gov Patterson announced the end of the limited martial rule in Montgomery at midnight. He said the National Guard has restored public confidence in law and order.
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