Des Moines Governor Advocates Four Lane Policy
Des Moines Gov Leo Hoegh said four lane paved highways in Iowa should be built in congested areas based on current traffic counts. He opposed a five mile four lane stretch between Ottumwa and Agency on Highway 34 and said the final decision rests with the State Highway Commission. He listed four reasons for opposition including modernization of primary highways and traffic congestion centers.
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Des Moines
Leo Hoegh
Iowa
Hoegh
Otturnwa
State Highway Commission
Hubbell Ave
Hook Burglar Hits Three West Side Homes
A burglar struck three West Side houses late Monday into Tuesday. At George and Mrs Dworak’s home a purse was taken through a cut screen and yard, contents scattered. Glen Link’s home had a cut screen but nothing missing. Davis household reported the prowler fled after a scream.
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West Side
Ingolf
George Dworak
Avenue C
Dworak
Glen Link
Avenue K
L Pm
Tr ©. Davis
Avenue Co
Churches Opposed To UMT Program
Dr. Oscar A Benson of Augustana Lutheran Church argues against universal military training for American youth. He calls the idea paradoxical, noting emphasis on atomic stockpiles by strategists while pushing training to defend nations. He spoke at the 6th annual synod of Augustana.
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St, Paul
Mim
Oscar A Benson
Augustana
Livheran
Minnapolis
Atunistana
Scattered Flag Day Display Noted Across City
Flag Day was observed Tuesday with scattered displays of the American flag. The display appeared mainly in business districts, with interest noted in the city. During a week long effort, about 100 flags were loaned and 40 flags were cleaned free of charge at one establishment.
Britain ends 17 day railway strike with settlement
London reports that a 17 day railway strike has ended after talks at the Ministry of Labour. Big Jim Campbell, leader of the nonstriking National Union of Railwaymen, said a settlement has been reached following all day conferences with officials.
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London
Britain
Big Jim Campbell
National Union of Railwaymen
NUR
Ministy of Labor
Las Vegas Hit By Cloudburst and Floods
Torrential desert clouds dumped two to three inches of rain and hail on downtown Las Vegas causing power outages for most residents as 89 percent of telephones failed. The Western Pacific California Zephyr derailed 58 miles west of Winnemucca with 300 passengers. no injuries reported.
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Las Vegas
Nevada
C D. Baker
Western Pacific Railroad
Winnemucca
Winnemuceta
Elka
Tineer
Eddie Lambert
Wa Jer
Nationalist China Rejects Any Summit Decisions Harmful to Interests
Nationalist China warned the Big Three Western powers during the Geneva Summit talks with Soviet Russia on July 18 that it will not recognize any decision that harms its interests. The assertion signals firm opposition to Western concessions and a commitment to safeguard its stance in postwar negotiations.
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Taiprs
Formosa
Tursday Y
China
Russia
Geneva
Bonn to send delegation to Geneva Big Four summit
West Germany plans to dispatch a delegation to the Geneva Big Four talks in July. Foreign Minister Hans Dietrich Genscher von Brentano indicated Germany will lead the effort, signaling a proactive role in the summit meeting.
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Bonn
Germany
West Germany
Geneva
Clrnand von Brentano Wlidh
Release Of Four Opens The Door
Indian diplomat V K Krishna Menon said after a 43 minute White House meeting with President Eisenhower that the release of four airmen by Red China opened the door to potential freedom for others. Menon planned further talks with Dulles and possibly the President before leaving the United States in July.
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Washington
V. K. Krshna Menon
Eisenhower
Red China
Krishna Menon
White House
James Hagerty
Dulles
India
Back To Work Drive Opens as GM Plants Idle
Picket lines and walkouts kept more than 30 General Motors plants closed Tuesday. A back to work movement appears to be gaining momentum amid dissatisfaction with the national agreement reached by GM and the CIO United Automobile Workers Union. About 128,000 employees remain idle due to strikes and resulting parts shortages.
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General Motors Corp
GML
CIO
United Autor Workers Union
Hot Rod Club Seeks City Recognition and Support
The Hot Rod Club petitioning for city recognition outlines its aims to promote traffic safety, sportsmanship, and coed culture among 17 members. Members plan to buy emblems, appoint an honorary police member, and require strict adherence to laws, with a garage needed for members to work on cars.
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Jeter
Elh
Paul Peknieh
Harrison St
Mekrich
Kekkels
Police Department
Omaha Man Signs Ten Year Lease for Ogden Hotel
Joseph G. Kricsfeld of Omaha signs a ten year lease to operate the Ogden Hotel at Park Avenue and W Broadway. The lease is approved by Kricsfeld and Ogden Hotel Inc stockholders. R. K. Stouter, vice-president, announces ownership since 1936 and plans no major remodeling aside from a new elevator this summer.
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Omahan
Ogden
Joseph G. Kricsfeld
Omaha
Park Avenue
W. Broadway
Kricsfeld
Ogden Hotel Inc
R. K
Dick) Stoufer
Stouter
State To Ask Death Penalty For Triplett In Abduction Slaying
Sioux City prosecutors intend to seek the death penalty for Er nest J. Triplett 54 in the abduction killing of 8 year old Jimmy Bremmer of Sioux City The case nears verdict with two witnesses testifying again Det Chief Warry Gibbons and Det Lt Williams and a taped confession discussed at Cherokee State Mental Health Institute despite defense objections over admissibility of the recording.
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LE Mars
Ernest J. Triplett
Jimmy Bremmer
Sioux City
Sioux City Journal- Tribune
William Sturges
Robert Beebe
Warry Gibbons
Williams. Dennison
Triplett St
State Mental Health Institute
Cherokee
S. GO. Tacy
Tacy
Dismissal Affirmed in Lattimore Perjury Case
The U S Court of Appeals halted the latest perjury indictment against Owen Lattimore. The eight judges split four to four, upholding Judge Luther Youngdahl’s ruling that the charge was too nebulous for defense preparation. The indictment, returned last October, claimed Lattimore lied to a congressional committee about his ties to communism.
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Washington
Court of Appeals
Owen Lattimore
Widges
Dist
Luther W. Youngzdohl
Lattimore
Congressional
Ine
Red Ediises
Quake Shakes El Centro No Damage Reported
An earthquake rattled El Centro California population about 16000 briefly early Tuesday waking residents and rattling windows but officials report no damage.
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EL Centro
Calf P
California
Expedition to Antarctic Led by Sir Edmund Killary Readied
Auckland New Zealand authorities announce an expedition to the Antarctic led by Sir Edmund Killary famed as a conqueror of mountains. The plan outlines a winter westward route with support from local agencies and international partners.
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Auckland
New Zealand
Edmund Killary
Mt. Everest
Antarctic
Missouri Valley Man LaRue Lewis 71 Dies
LaRue Lewis 71 of Missouri Valley died Tuesday at a local hospital. The Hennessey Van Cleave Funeral Home of Missouri Valley is in charge of arrangements.
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LaRue Lewis
Missouri Valley
Hennessey - van Cleave Funeral Home
A Wootchrandrae A Todays Chuckle
A lighthearted snippet presents a playful misphrase about being well enough to be alone. The quirky line evokes a dated humorous tone.
Vandalism Concerns Levee Area Along Missouri River
Army Engineers official N K B Wilmot notes vandals shot holes in pump house doors but pumps remain undamaged. Sarratt cites heavy plates protecting radiators. Officials warn unauthorized cattle grazing and vehicle use may trigger legal action under 1950 ordinance. More seeding and graveling suggested to stabilize slopes.
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Missouri River
N. K B. Wilmot
Construction Division
Army Engineers Office
Omaha
Art Sarratt
al Voss
Department of Public Works
Wilmot
Sarratt
Weather Outlook With Showers Late Wednesday
The Weather Bureau forecasts partly cloudy and warm conditions Wednesday with a high near 87. Tuesday night will be partly cloudy with a low around 52 and a high near 85. Temperatures over the next five days near normal highs of 82 and lows of 60, with a cooling trend expected by the weekend and rainfall chances Thursday or Friday and again over the weekend.
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Weather Bureau
Davenport
Baby Junior Has Healthy Lungs After Brother Rescued
In Mississippi a dramatic rescue left 18 month old Lloyd Odom Jr unharmed despite an abandoned refrigerator trapping four year old Jimmy. Mrs Odom heard screams and opened the door finding Jimmy soaked in sweat and biting his arm in distress. A doctor said Sammy will be all right after rest.
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Jattiesburg
Lloyd Odom Jr
Jimmy
Cabs Vanish as Singapore Protests Arrests
Singapore bears a tense scene as cabs vanish from streets amid a Communist protest against the arrest of six Chinese nationals. Authorities and locals await further developments in the tense colonial city.
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Singapore
Tom Tancabs
Anvers
France Adopts Safety Code for Auto Tracks
The French government bans auto racing nationwide to craft a new safety code for speed tracks. Regulations are expected before the Grand Prix de Reims set for July 2, amid funeral rites for 73.1 tms of racing casualties observed in the town cathedral.
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LE France P
the Mans
France
Party Clash At Vaccine Hearing
Washington hearing on free vaccine proposals turned partisan as Sen Hill of Alabama pressed a Democratic plan for nationwide free vaccination while questioning vaccine safety. Mrs Hobby testified the administration requested 35 million dollars for free vaccine, with Hill’s plan estimated at 135 million. Republicans objected to changing the hearing scope.
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Washington
Senate Labor Committee
Secr
Hobby
Hobey
Sen. Hill
Alabama
Bender
Sen Allott
R-Cole
Hill Wgs
Hil
Howes
Holdup Man Killed By Motorcycle Cop
A holdup man fleeing with a $1,000 payroll was shot and wounded a pursuing officer in a downtown Broadway area exchange of gunfire. The robber hid behind a car after an elevator operator, injured, chased the suspect. The payroll was recovered.
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New York
Broadway
Aurelin de Fulhom
Hoegh Pushes Spending Cuts and Better Pay
Des Moines AP Governor Leo Hoegh urged state officials and department heads to cut overall spending by about 10 percent by trimming personnel and improving efficiency. He favored not filling vacancies after retirements and resignations, and asked to curb printing bills and state car use. He noted about 22,000 state employees and stressed prudent budgeting and savings.
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Des Moines
Leo Hoegh
Hoegh
Arthur T. Wallace
Cooley Assigned to West Des Moines Church
In Des Moines Bishop EL Gerald Ensley announced pastoral and district superintendent changes in Iowa. O E Cooley moves from Council Bluffs to West Des Moines. C Raymond Reed becomes Burlington superintendent. Everett He Staats takes Ottumwa district. several ministers reassigned within districts with several large church changes noted.
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Des Moines
EL Gerald Ensley
Iowa
Arence
Kodis
Willam F. Overhalser
Burlington
Coumy Bluffs
O. E Cooley
Council Bluffs
West Des Moines
Raymond Reed
Kington
Everett He Staats
Wildsea
Ottumwa
Howard FP Buxton
Arthur V. Long
Boone
Claude W Cowper
Creston
Walter M Scheuermann
Oskaloosa
Washington
Reed
Abin T. Maheris
Oltumia
Oskar Loesa
Valisea
Paul C. Ellis
Montezuma
Staats
L. L. Wers
Farrfield
Montesuma
J. Henry Teele
Fairfield
Council Bluffs St Mark's
Judson T. Perkins
Wesley Chapel
Henderson
Fred Martin
Griswald
Fred Rowles
Nodawas-Ciss
North Grove
Don Gilbert
Prescott Mercer Center
Thomas W. Dheks van
College May Accept Gift From Estate of Jop Andersen
The State Executive Council ordered Monday that the gift valued in excess of 100 dollars from the estate of Jop Andersen a former Town State College faculty member who died in 1953 may be accepted by the college.
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Des Mgines
Jop Andersen
Town State College
Clothing misplaced from Udall tornado aid found in Omaha
A dress donated for Udall tornado victims ended up in Council Bluffs then Blair Nebraska. The Blair Chamber raised 600 pounds of clothing for the Red Cross but Omaha Red Cross declined it and Salvation Army accepted the items instead.
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Council Bluffs
Udall Rhan
Blair. Neb
Chamber of Commerce
Red Cross
Julia Head
George Hest
Sor Avenue G
Dave Lerette
Avenue B
Julia
Udall
Council Blairs
Blair
Lerette
Dne Lerette
Salevahien
Omaha
Bud Robinson
Omaha Red Cross
Robinson
Salvation Army
Salanon Army
7s Per Cent Pay Boost Approved
Washington The House Civil Service Committee approved an across the board pay raise of seven percent for the governments one million civil service workers. The vote was 16 to 4 and the measure still faces floor debate as opponents seek an eight percent figure. The panel will decide retroactivity and coverage for legislative and judicial employees by Wednesday.
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Washington
House Civil Service Committee
Whit
Moss D-Califf
Congress
Eisenhower Adenauer affirm neutralization not applicable to Germany
President Eisenhower and West German Chancellor Konrad Adenauer declared after a White House meeting that the idea of Germany’s neutrality cannot be applied. They said the talks established broad understanding in relations among the Soviet Union, Germany, and the West and addressed Soviet moves urging neutralization in exchange for reunification.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Konrad Adenauer
Germany
White House
Oreon
Schwengel Speaks on Flag Day in Washington
Ren Fr ed Schwengel from Davenport was the principal speaker for Flag Day on the steps of the Capitol. The event was sponsored by the Women’s bodies Corps and attended by a crowd in Washington.
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Washington
United States
U.S
Fred Schwengel
R-Towalsas
Schwengel
Davenport
Aoe
Womene
Fire Damages City Bakery Friday Cellar Start
A bakery was damaged by a fire that started in the cellar and burned through to the first floor. Ovens and wrapping machines fell into the basement as crews battled the blaze.
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Carrall Sid
Ins Bakery
Drake University Law School Receives Major Gift
A $7 500 gift presented by J W Fisher, president of the Esher Governor Con and Fisher Farm chairman, was given to Drake University Law School amid uncertainty about the donor and origin of funds. The report notes the gift is connected to Des Moines with plans for reception or acknowledgment by Drake affiliates.
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J. W. Fisher
Esher
Con
Fisher Farm
Daban
Marskstown
Drake University Law School
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