Patrol to Start Use of Unmarked Cars Shortly
Des Moines M State Safety Commissioner Carl Pesch announced 75 unmarked highway patrol cars will be deployed to curb a traffic death epidemic. Cars will lack insignia, remain in uniform, feature multiple lights, and use dummy plates to conceal police identity while enforcing traffic laws nationwide.
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Des Moines
Carl Pesch
Jiiday
Pesth
Norman Erbe
Colin
Erbe
Pesch
Tvee
Connell
Peschold
Durant Girl Chosen for Iowa in Senate Youth Program
Durant High School senior Judith Ann Bruhn is selected as one of Iowa’s two youth representatives for the U S Senate Youth Program in Washington, joining John R. Krebili of Keokuk. Selection followed nominations by rural schools, county superintendent evaluations, and essays.
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State Department of Public Instruction
U.S. Senate
Washington
Judith Ann Bruhn
Iowa
Wong
John R. Krebili
Keokuk
Senate
William Randolph
Havana Seizes More Private Firms Across Cuba
The Cuban government decreed nationalization of privately owned clothing shoe and hardware shops. Havana radio reported the action, noting small merchants and their relatives would be excluded from management and attendance.
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Key West
Fla
Havana Radio
Davenport Man Named Special Assistant to U S Senator Miller
Andy Montgomery, city editor of the Davenport Daily Times, was named special assistant to U S Senator Jack Miller of Iowa. He will join Miller's staff next Monday, succeeding Loyal Meek who moves to an editorial writing role at the Milwaukee Sentinel. Montgomery has prior experience as court house and legislative reporter.
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Andy Montgomery
Davenport Daily Times
U. S
Jack Miller
Iowa
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du Yer
Miller
Montayte
The
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Associated \iilly
Loyal Meek
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Milwaukee Sentinel
Adlai Insists He Backed Cuban Blockade
New York U N ambassador Adlai Stevenson said he approved of the naval blockade of Cuba days before the government imposed it and denied opposing it. He called a Saturday Evening Post article fallacious and said he was not asked to resign his UN post, adding that the claim was erroneous in every detail.
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U.N
Acai
Stevenson
Cuba
Saturday Evening Post
Kennedy
Smog Death Toll Rises Across Britain As Fog Claims Lives
London faces a deadly smog as sulphur laden air blankets Britain for 48 hours. Police report 32 deaths with many more in homes and hospitals. health officials warn the very young and old to stay indoors. The 1957 and 1962 smogs are cited as grim precedents. Airport idle, shipping halted, and transport crippled across the capital and southeast England.
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London
Britain
Fogey
Medical Research Council
Thames
England
Scotland
Mountain lion Chico escapes during film shoot in Hollywood
A 300 pound mountain lion named Chico used in an animal film escaped its trainer at a Hollywood sound stage. The animal caused the stage to be sealed as police and others searched a maze of wires for over an hour before Chico was found under the set. Trainer Ralph Helfer emerges with Chico after capture.
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Chico
Hollywood
Calif
Ralph Helfer
Gunman fires pellets at Hoffa in Nashville federal court
A laborer from Washington, Warren Swanson, rushed into a U.S. District Court in Nashville and fired pellets from an air pistol at Teamsters President James R. Hoffa during a conspiracy trial. Swanson, bruised by marshals and spectators, was taken to a hospital after disturbance as Judge Miller ordered a recess and requested a full report. The incident occurred while jurors were deliberating on a $2 million conspiracy case with about 50 to 60 spectators present.
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Nashville
Tenn
Washington D. C
Teamsters
James R. Hoffa
Hoffa
U.S
Elmey Disspayne
Warren Swanson
Wassington
Disspayne
Swanson
Swanset
Marshals and Teamsters Union
William FE
Mit Jor
Guimart
Miller
Nuclear Ship Savannah Tied Up by Labor Dispute
Nuclear Ship Savannah faces idling in Long Beach California as engineers, specialized reactor experts, quit over wages. The $53.5 million vessel planned a three day training cruise for new engineers but remains docked with safety crew aboard. Chicago federation musicians seek James Petrillo as union president, a long held aim.
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Long Beach
Calif
Savannah
Cary Jinhole
Globe
Teaind
X Union
Baltimore Sun
Helen Delich
Cungil
Chicago
James
Ar’ Petrillo
Grand Jurors Named for Coming Year in Muscatine District
Twelve grand jurors have been drawn for the Muscatine district for the coming year. The list includes John B. Rigler of the Fifth ward Muscatine Clarence Walter of Moscow township Andrew S. Guthrie of Wapsinonoe Harold C. Trim of Bloomington Lee Norton Willem Arthur Shepard Marion Barnhart Sam Cozad Vern on Shepard Gary Seventy Six Charles Herman Montpelier and John McColin Goshen.
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Muscatine
John B. Rigler
Fifth Ward
Clarence Walter
Moscow Township
Andrew S. Guthrie
Wapsinonoe
Harold
C. Trim
Bloomington
Lee Norton
Willem - Arthur
Shepard
Marion
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Garyee
Charles
Hermann
Montpelier
John
Colin
Goshen
Burlington Bomb Hoax Sparks Third Alert At Bowling Alley
An anonymous report claimed a bomb at Burlington Bowing Alley prompted a late Tuesday evacuation. Police searched inside and outside for 45 minutes with no device found. The alley reopened as a precaution, marking the third hoax in Burlington since late October. Police noted a possible female caller and said the line went dead after a short time.
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Burlington
Burlington Bow
Janes
Ecord
Quincy
Pledged Solidarity With Moscow Sparks Western Europe Debate
A fragmented report notes a Western Europe indy movement pledging solidarity with Moscow, signaling a significant political stance amid regional tensions and naval/counter diplomacy dynamics. The text hints at dominant regional factions and shifting alliances shaping policy debates.
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Pbiggest
Europe
Indy
Tod
Moscow
Reorganization of Iowa Units Awaits Final Word
Des Moines reports await word on how nationwide National Guard and Army Reserve reorganizations will affect Iowa units. Maj. Gen. Miller planned to map implementation if governors approve. The plan cuts and reshapes units. Iowa gains strength but loses several formations with the 34th Division to host headquarters in Des Moines.
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Des
National Guard
Army Reserve
Junior Miller
Iowa
Des Moines
Lenin Award For Defector Reported By Tass
Tass reports Italian-born nuclear scientist Corvo Pome, who defected to the Soviet Union in 1950 after leaving Britain for a job, has been recommended for a Lenin prize.
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Moscow
Bruce Pomecorvo
Soviet Union
Britain
Tass
Boston Consulting Firms Urge Commission Overhaul in Iowa
A Boston firm Economic Development Associates says the Town Development Commission in Des Moines is hampered by a weak budget and outdated practices yet still does credible work within limits. It urges reorganizing the body under a 4d member Economic Development Council appointed by the governor, with major nominees from the commission. The report criticizes local laws for not pursuing broad development, notes overreliance on the commission, and calls for balanced growth and broader development focus alongside industrial emphasis. It lauds Iowa’s potential, institutions, labor, and public support while noting funding constraints from money and credit laws.
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Des Moines
Town Development Commission
Boston
consult+ing
Economic Developtment Associates
Iowa
Governors’ Quiet Over National Guard Shakeup S (Note: needs adjustment to fit 70-char limit and content.)
Washington Governor Rossellini opposes expanding National Guard units while Defense Secretary McNamara unveils a Pentagon plan to boost reserve punch. Governors urge pause for adjutants general meeting and conference committee review.
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Washington
Pentagon
Army
Defense Department
Albert B. Rossellini
National Guard
Ater
Rossellini
Area Men May Be Assigned To New Units
West Liberty and Muscatine Army Reserve units face reassignment under Defense Secretary McNamara’s reserve forces reorganization. No immediate staffing cuts expected as disbanded units’ personnel are moved. The Iowa Minnesota Wisconsin reserve division will reduce to brigade size. 203rd becomes 205th with HQ in Minneapolis. Muscatine unit and local engineer company not included or affected.
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Muscaline
Army Reserve
Defense
Robert 5. McNamara
West
Liberty
430Th Infantry
Muscatine
410Th Infantry
10Ard
Iowa
Minnesota
Wisconsin
203Rd
Minneapolis
National Guard
Sith
FDR Jr Cited for Two Traffic Infractions
Franklin D Roosevelt Jr son of the late president, 48, was cited for two traffic violations after a collision at 1 15 am Monday in Washington. He collided with an arc driven by Louis Solzsky 50. Solzsky not cited. Roosevelt license suspended Sept 23 1960 for 10 points from minor offenses between Aug 1939 and Apr 1969. Suspension was 20 days with school reinstatement. Roosevelt did not attend. A Dec 21 hearing was set.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr
Albert Clark
Roosevelt
Roosevelt Autombile Co
Louis Solzsky
Solzsky
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