Democratic Chief At Center Of Political Firestorm Over Jones Link
President Eisenhower voiced astonishment as Democratic National Chairman Stephen A. Mitchell faced GOP attacks for tying golfer Bobby Jones to a proposed Tennessee Valley Authority power contract. Senate Republicans pressed for evidence while Democrats weighed the implications for the campaign season. The dispute highlighted rifts within the party on how to handle the controversial contract and political interference allegations.
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American Bar Assn
Waterloo pastor reelected head of Lutheran district
The Rev. W D Oetting, pastor of Imanuel Lutheran Church in Waterloo, was reelected Monday as president of Town District East, Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. About 230 delegates attended the district convention here.
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Grand Jury to Hear Tax Case In Tex. Figure Parr
The Justice Department said a income tax case involving George B. Parr a powerful business and political figure in Douval County Texas will be presented before a federal grand jury at Houston for study.
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Eisenhower Says Chinese Must Beat US Seventh Fleet
President Eisenhower warned Tuesday that the Chinese Communists would have to “run over the” American 7th Fleet if they attempt an invasion of Formosa. The remark underscored U S resolve in the Taiwan Strait crisis and called out military readiness against potential aggression by Communist forces threatening Formosa and allied interests.
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Chuckle Visiting Delegate Exchange Mockery
A light exchange shows a delegate asking why a 7:20 call wasn't made and the hotel clerk answers since the guest did not go to bed until 8. The brief joke highlights a misaligned schedule and a touch of humor in service interactions.
Play In Haymow Turns To Tragedy
OSKALOOSA APR 4 A 14 year old boy Garry Edwards of Des Moines died Monday after being strangled by a rope in a haymow on the Elton Danner farm near here Coroner John Newman said the boy was likely playing with the rope and became entangled He was the son of Lewis and Mrs Edwards who recently moved from Oskaloosa to Des Moines
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Council To Probe Grudge Charge
Council to investigate sidewalk construction driven by personal spite. Mrs Theron Clodfelder objects to forcing a sidewalk for one neighbor’s request, noting few users nearby and suggesting a need for broader, fair criteria. Council agrees to study the matter and consider requiring multiple signatures.
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Plan Joint Services For Accident Victims
Newton plans joint funeral services Wednesday afternoon for Mr. and Mrs. Jesse F. Riley who died from injuries after an auto crash east of Newton. Riley aged 67 died Monday at a local hospital from head on crash injuries and his wife Charity 63 died Sunday. Howard E. Kydd 42 of Kellogg, driver of the other car, was reported in critical condition at the hospital.
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Storm Brings Inch Of Rain In Council Bluffs
An electrical storm dropped 1.46 inches of rain in Council Bluffs on Tuesday with more showers expected late Tuesday into Wednesday. Widespread rainfall ranged across Iowa, with Ottumwa hitting 91 degrees and nearby areas seeing up to 2.57 inches. The Weatherman forecast showers and thundershowers, cooler highs in the 70s, and total rain amounts between .50 and .75 inches through the period.
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Eisenhowers Fly To New York To Register To Vote
President and Mrs. Eisenhower visited New York on Tuesday and registered as voters for the November elections. They also requested closertee ballots. A heavy police guard accompanied the couple during their brief stay, arriving at 9 20 a.m. and departing for Washington at 10 40 a.m.
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Crash Kills Two Near Templeton
A highway collision one mile south of Templeton on Route TL during heavy rain killed two people and injured a third. Robert Fish aged 73 from Independence Missouri died at the scene. Edith Truog 66 of Mallard died at St Anthony's Hospital after arrival. Leo Darland 32 of Atlantic, driver of the station wagon, was hospitalized with injuries not yet known.
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Revised PW List Prompts U N Demand for Missing Soldiers
The U N purposes a full accounting for 2,840 missing personnel after a newly revised roster of 526 Americans among 2,264 South Koreans and others is presented to the Communists at the Military Armistice Commission. The Reds call the list a fabrication and say all detainees have been repatriated under the armistice.
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Rainfall And Cool Weather Help Iowa Crops This Week
The Weekly Weather and Crop Bulletin reports rainfall and cooler temperatures across Iowa last week, with showers mostly below normal for the season. Weeklong averages ran two to five degrees below normal, while corn development remained ahead of average with about 70 percent at or beyond the roosing stage and portions at soft dough and dent stages.
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West Potawatomi County Fair Opens Amid Busy Preparations
Buzz at the Dodge Park fairgrounds as four day West Potawatomi County Fair prep continues. The Tuesday horse show was canceled due to wet grounds and may be rescheduled. 4-H exhibits and Home Show decorations fill the scene while Farm Bureau Women ready the food stand for workers. First full day of events on Wednesday features 4-H projects, demonstrations, judging in garden poultry and rabbits, and square dancing in front of the grandstand.
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Iowa Wringer Corp proposal clears path to keep Waterloo plant
Waterloo business group moves to keep Chamberlain Corp plant with a four million payroll from leaving Iowa. Iowa Wringer Corp formed to buy the Chamberlain property with stock totaling 999 500 dollars. State approval awaited after a change in corporate control. Local chamber of commerce and businessmen back a plan with Whirlpool Sears Roebuck and others providing funds. State Executive Council must still approve the final purchase plan.
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Lincoln City Targets Illegal Parking by Train Crews
The Lincoln City Council has directed Police Chief to ticket crew members of Tli nois Terminal Railroad trains passing through downtown for illegal parking. Alderman Don Shay notes electric line trains are left unattended on Main Street while crews drink coffee nearby.
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Petition to pave Thirty-second St between J and K
A petition with 15 signers asks the city on Tuesday to include Thirty second Street between Avenues J and K in the next paving program.
Senate Amends Communist Bill to Ban Membership
The Senate moved to strip the Communist Party of legal rights and make membership a crime, with an amendment for five years in jail and a $10,000 fine. The House later accepted the Senate version, while amendments target unions deemed Communist infiltrated and shift certification oversight to federal authorities.
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Merger of Packard and Studebaker Approved
Detroit stockholders of Packard Motor Car Co and Studebaker Corp approve a merger creating the Studebaker Packard Corp with total assets over 251 million dollars. Votes show 12,016,402 of about 15 million Packard shares and 1,926,846 of 2,260,548 Studebaker shares in favor. New leadership includes James J. Nance as president and CEO and Paul G. Hoffman as board chairman.
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Farm Bill Pass Clears House Amid Criticism
Washington The Eisenhower administration’s controversial farm program with flexible and lower price supports won House approval on Tuesday. The measure was adopted by a standing vote of 208 to 47 and now goes to the Senate.
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Final Vote On Atomic Bill Approves Key Patents Deal
The House passed Eisenhower’s atomic energy bill sending it to the White House. A Senate-House conference produced a compromise ending private patent control for five years with later private development, and allowed limited atomic information exchange with allies. The bill aligns with the administration’s program despite disputes over compulsory patent sharing to curb monopolies.
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Sidney Rodeo Opens for $16 750 in Prize Money
More than 130 of the nation’s top cowboys gathered for the List annual Sidney Rodeo opening Tuesday with prize money totaling 16 750. Performances are scheduled for afternoon and evening through Saturday. Separately, a Cleveland grand jury indicted Dr Samuel H Steppard 41 osteopath of Hay Village Ohio for first degree murder in the July 4 bludgeoning of his wife Marilyn 31.
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Coffee Prices May Soon Take Turn For The Better
In New York, Joseph Martinson & Co. cuts wholesale coffee to $1.20 a pound, predicting others will follow. Aborn's Coffee Corp. also trims 10 cents, with retail prices likely to ease within a week. Brazilian export policy changes, driven by dollar shortages, may stabilize prices, though demand remains strong.
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Van Eaton Proposes Iowa Toll Road Authority Bill
State Sen. Charles S. Van Eaton plans legislation to create an Iowa Toll Road Authority to back a proposed east-west toll road. The plan, modeled on Pennsylvania’s turnpike, would fund operations with a $100,000 appropriation repaid from turnpike revenue, with bonds financed by a 3.5 percent interest rate.
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Charles S. van Eaton
Sioux City
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William 5. Beattistey
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