GM Strikes Hit Most GM Plants Nationwide
The United Auto Workers strike General Motors on Monday over local level issues, risking shutdown of 129 plants. Negotiations stalled after a 10 a.m. deadline with 31 locals having reached local accords. Reuther and Seaton suggested talks would resume to resolve non economic concerns. The IVE contract extended to Thursday midnight while national talks continue.
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Iowa Weather Switches from Summer to Fall
Iowa's weekend weather shifted from hot humid to cool and rainy with rainfall up to 2.50 inches in Turin Monona county and 1.70 in Pisgah Harrison county Estherville 1.15 inches and many locales under half an inch Trace rainfall in Cedar Rapids Early Monday light rain or drizzle expected heavier showers and thunderstorms in northwest Monday spreading statewide Tuesday through Wednesday with temperatures 51 to 71 early and 66 at Cedar Rapids at noon Highs in upper 80s Sunday and 4 to 8 degrees below normal later in the week
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Cuban President Oswaldo Corticos Torrado Arrives in Moscow
Cuban President Oswaldo Corticos Torrado arrived in Moscow for a state visit, meeting Russian officials during the Kremlin stop. The trip signals growing ties as both nations seek closer diplomatic and economic cooperation.
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Tipton Man Killed In Car-Truck Crash
Bryan Dorcas of Tipton died shortly before 10 a.m. Monday when his pickup was struck from behind by Floyd Aitman of Tipton on highway 150 three miles north of Tipton. The truck overturned and Dorcas was thrown free as it landed atop him. Aitman’s car continued and struck Wendell Willer’s truck. neither Aitman nor Willer was injured.
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Catholics Clash with Police in Havana Protest
In Havana a mainly Catholic crowd of about 4000 demonstrated against the Castro regime during the Our Lady of Charity procession. Clashes with police and militia followed near the presidential palace, with one man dead and several wounded as shots rang out and crowds sought shelter. Church leaders eventually halted the procession.
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Early Returns Light as Cedar Rapids Voters Pick Board Members
Cedar Rapids community school district voters chose 3 of 8 candidates for the school board and weighed two land sales. By noon 459 votes were tallied across 28 of 32 precincts, averaging just over 16 per precinct, with the polls open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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You’re Getting Old Ha Ha Chuckle About Marriage Habits
A lighthearted quip notes aging life changes as a man admits he dislikes accompanying his wife on outings, preferring to stay home rather than go along for the sake of companionship.
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Thief Demands Ransom for Four Beverly Hills Paintings
In Beverly Hills a man armed with a gun in a bouquet robbed Industrialist David Bright’s Bel Air home of four paintings valued at 670000. The thief telephoned a ransom demand. police deny any public request. Stolen works include Picasso Portrait of Sebastian 400000 Picasso Looking Through the Window 100000 Modigliani The Collection 150000 and an Afro abstract 20000. The maid Jeanne Prosser 24 was present. Bright’s wife found the damage upon returning from New York.
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Russia fires two atmospheric nuclear blasts in Arctic tests
Moscow reports two new atmospheric detonations in the Arctic, one in the several megatons range and a second in the low to intermediate kilotons. Officials warn fallout from such tests threatens present and future life, prompting pleas from Kennedy and Macmillan for underground devices.
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J A Lattner Pioneer Auto Dealer Dies at 88
Joseph A. Lattner long time Cedar Rapids businessman and founder of Century Engineering Corp died at his home aged 88 after short illness. He helped start Cedar Rapids Auto Supply Co and built Iowa's first modern garage in 1910. He served as Century Engineering chairman since 1945 and remained linked to the auto trade. Services set for Tuesday morning.
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Termed Roughest Of Century On Texas Coast
Carla, the most intense hurricane in Texas history, made landfall near Matagorda island just after 1 p.m. as winds reached 150 mph near the center and up to 173 mph at Port Aransas. Port Lavaca and Port Aransas saw extreme tides while millions fled coastlines in Texas and Louisiana, with farm losses projected near 100 million dollars.
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Damages Paid 18 Dollars For 1777 Church Fence
London chancellor Selwyn Lloyd sends a personal 6 pounds 8 shillings 1 pence check to Rev. Joseph Kooi Jr of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Philadelphia for a firewood fence damaged by British troops in 1777 78. He notes Pennsylvania was then a British colony and points claims lie with the U.S. or Pennsylvania. The check is framed as a contribution to the church funds, not a settlement, and Lloyd cites no special arrangement to cover colonial claims.
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