Adenauer's Authority Is in Doubt
Chancellor Adenauer, 85, says he rejects a coalition with the Social Democrats and remains firm on continuing his foreign policy. He notes his CDU would likely not partner with the Free Democrats as the Bundestag seats shift after parliamentary elections.
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Boys Escape From Institute Free Four Girls
Three boys aged 15 and 16 escaped from Independence Mental Health Institute Saturday night. They overpowered a nurse, took his keys, and fled. Sunday they returned, aided four girls to escape from the women’s ward, with one aide struck. All seven were recaptured by Monday morning. Police tracked the group after the girls, wearing night clothes, fled in a stolen station wagon from Dubuque. one suspect arrested near Ottumwa. others in Newton and Ottumwa area custody.
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Russians Test 13th Atmospheric Nuke Near Novaya Zemlya
The Atomic Energy Commission reported Russia conducted an atmospheric nuclear detonation Monday, the 13th in the current series. The test yielded about one megaton and occurred near Novaya Zemlya.
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No Commitment To Aid Laos Amid Laos Coalition Talks
Roving Ambassador Averell Harriman said the United States had made no commitment to support Prince Souvanna Phouma for premier of a coalition government in Laos. He spoke after a three day conference with Souvanna and prepared to fly to Vientiane for further talks with Boun Oum and other rightwing leaders.
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Leo Novak dies at 70 famed Cedar Rapids coach of golden era
Funeral services in Cedar Rapids Thursday will honor Leo Novak who led Washington high school teams to national titles in football basketball and track from 1918 to 1925. He died at Walter Reed Hospital after months of illness two months before his 71st birthday. Novak later coached at Parkersburg West Point Army where his track teams won 13 conference titles before retiring in 1949 to business. Burial in Cedar Memorial, services at Turner chapel. Surviving two sons.
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Soviet protest over West German plane incursion into East Germany
Russia says two West German F 84 fighters strayed into East German air space toward Berlin and were deliberate provocations. It warned to shoot down any violating aircraft in future and urged a German peace treaty to stabilize Berlin. East Germany seeks the pilots for inquiry. France is unlikely to hand them over.
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Cedar Rapids votes Tuesday on council term extension
Cedar Rapids residents will vote Tuesday on extending city council terms from two years to four years. Polls open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. in 32 precincts listed in Sunday's Gazette.
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Education plan for French language high school curriculum
Montreal authorities announce a French language high school curriculum to serve French speaking students. The plan aims to standardize courses across schools and strengthen language instruction.
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Henry Adams and Son Die in Chicago Crash
A father and son formerly of Cedar Rapids were two of 37 killed when a Northwest Airlines plane crashed in Chicago on Sunday. Henry Adams 52 and his son Henry 18 had moved to Milwaukee nine years earlier. The elder Adams was president treasurer of Adams Machinery Co Inc a road construction equipment distributor. They were en route to Lakeland Florida to enroll Henry Jr at Florida Southern University. Adams had held roles at LaPlant-Choate Cedar Rapids War Production Board Washington 1943 1945 and Iowa Manufacturing Co 1946 1952 and later formed his own firm in Milwaukee continuing as Wisconsin representative for Iowa Manufacturing.
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Fallout Levels Hit 13 States From Russian Atomic Tests
Washington AP reports radiation from Russia's atmospheric nuclear tests reached ground levels in 13 eastern and northern states. Welfare Secretary Ribicoff cited field estimates showing sharp increases over Sept 11 to 17, with health hazards only if sustained long term. Cities listed include Hartford, Gastonia, Indianapolis, Baltimore, Albany, Harrisburg, Providence, Columbia, Richmond, and DC.
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Hammarskjold Dies In Plane Crash In Africa
U N Secretary General Dag Hammarskjold was killed when a Swedish charter plane crashed near Ndola Rhodesia while he sought a cease fire amid Congo Katanga fighting. A survivor and 11 bodies were reported with search efforts by U N British American and Rhodesian aircraft.
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Car Crash Kills Mother and Infant in Eden Texas
An automobile crashed into a house in Eden Texas killing Delores Robles 43 and her son Salome Robles Jr 20 months. Robles father survived with no serious injuries.
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Tragedy Strikes Northwest Flight 37 Aboard From Chicago
Dozens of grieving relatives gather at O Hare and Tampa as a Northwest Airlines Electra crashes after takeoff en route to Florida. All 37 aboard perish and families endure shock and sorrow, with some passengers marked by last minute changes and missed connections.
Epstein sculpture exhibit draws large Edinburgh crowd
Art crowd swamps Edinburgh as sculpture show by New York born Sir Jacob Epstein attracts over 100000 visitors in a recent display.
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