Tax Liquor Unit Unions Being Formed
Des Moines AP report notes efforts to unionize State Tax Commission workers led by Frank L. Davey of Des Moines, former liquor control official. Davey warns of firings and harassment. state personnel director cites 40 terminations since July. Union recognition not authorized. letters seek monthly dues from workers.
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William Algood
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Coe Opposes Grinnell Student Nuclear Test Ban Call
Coe College student council rejected a Grinnell college senate resolution urging the United States not to resume nuclear testing. The Coe council stated it would support whatever decision the U S government makes on resuming nuclear tests. Grinnell had sent copies of its statement to student governments at Associated Colleges of the Midwest members Cornell Carleton Beloit Lawrence Ripon and others.
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Cedar Rapids
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Grinnell College
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Midwest
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Beloit
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Yuri Gagarin and wife start India visit
Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin and his wife arrived in New Delhi to begin a seven day visit to India. They were met by Indian officials and planned meetings with government leaders and scientific personnel to discuss space cooperation and cultural exchanges during their stay.
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Yuri Gagarin
India
Landing Airport Runways Lessens Slick Surfaces
Cedar Rapids Municipal airport crews use a homemade sand coating system on the east-west runway to rough up a plastic curing layer. The method, involving spreading sand and dragging a heavy weight, shows uneven success with wind affecting sand retention and grinding action. Airport Manager Frank Hidinger noted progress and ongoing work as conditions shift.
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Cedar Rapids Municipal
Frank Hidinger
Officials Fail To Appear for Drainage Hearing
Cedar Rapids officials again did not attend a public hearing on Lincolnway Village drainage assessment of 19300 dollars for 19.3 thousand dollars in benefits to city streets. Supervisors said the hearing will be reconsidered and may see a higher assessment after city notification and district expansion. Another hearing cannot occur until 40 days after notice.
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Lincolnway Village
Miles Sutera
Board of Supervisors
Lincolnway
Tibetans Starving Refugees Cross Into Nepal
Hundreds of starving Tibetan refugees crossed into Nepal in the past week as crops failed from severe winter conditions. Local officials report humanitarian aid efforts are being organized to aid migrants arriving near Katmandu.
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Nepal
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