Hughes Wins GOP Backing But Details Missing
Des Moines reports indicate Governor Harold Hughes earned broad Republican support for his inaugural program but warned lawmakers to expect disagreements over specifics. Key issues include liquor by the drink, school aid, tax relief, and financing a bigger budget. The plan also proposes bus transportation for private school children, a move cited as potentially conflicting with the Iowa Constitution. Senate and House leaders welcomed bipartisan cooperation while reserving judgment on local option and reapportionment plans from the Shaff framework.
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Cold Front Brings Snow Across State With Frigid Outlook
The Associated Press reports an Arctic air mass enters Iowa, bringing severe cold and heavy snowfall. Winds from the northwest push temperatures below zero in large areas, with forecasts calling for highs from 3 below in the northwest to near 20 in other parts as the cold front lingers for several days.
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Cold Wave Blasts Montana Snow Hits Midwest
A winter blast and subzero cold moved into Montana and the northern Midwest with blizzard conditions, strong winds, drifting snow, and highway closures. Temperatures plummeted, the cold snap following a brief thaw, and the icy weather stretched from the Dakotas to Minnesota and northern Nebraska across the region.
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Mercury Drops as Cold Wave Spreads Across Iowa
Weather bulletins show Muscatine and surrounding towns plunging to near zero with highs around the mid 20s and lows to 20 below. Northerly winds at 34 mph amplify the chill, with clear skies giving way to snow flurries and continued frigid conditions into next week.
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Clemson Maps New Effort to Keep Gantt Out
Clemson plans a last-ditch legal effort to block Harvey Gantt from attending an all white public school in South Carolina. Charleston housing officials would assign Gantt to a single dorm room in the smallest dorm if admission occurs. Dr. Robert C. Edwards announced additional legal moves to delay enrollment and seek a postponement of the integration order from the 4th U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals, echoing the court that ordered Gantt’s admission Wednesday.
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Churchmen Call End to Racial Discrimination Across Faiths
About 630 Catholic, Protestant, and Jewish leaders condemned racial discrimination as an insult to God. They formed plans to translate belief into grass roots action at the four day National Conference on Religion and Race. The closing session voiced that churches must back beliefs with acts.
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Governor Hughes Pledges Tougher Iowa Liquor Law Enforcement
Des Moines Gov Horotis Hughes announced at his first press conference that he will intensify enforcement of Iowa liquor laws. He plans soon to meet with State Safety Commissioner Carl Fesch to discuss accelerating crackdowns on violations.
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Hughes outlined controversial road map amid GOP dissent
Republican Lt. Gov. William Mooty of Grundy Center warned Hughes may face trouble with his home rule recommendation for cities and towns. Mooty noted likely broad disagreement while Rep. William Denman of Des Moines praised Hughes for showing courage in addressing contentious issues.
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Wartburg College Gets $325000 Loan For Union Addition
The Community Facilities Administration approved a 225000 loan to Wartburg College in Waverly Iowa to fund an addition to the college union. The loan supports campus facility improvements and expands student services at Wartburg College.
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Tshombe Granted Final Chance to Rejoin Congo
Elisabethville Katanga reports Tshombe to return to Kolwea Saturday to avert damage at mining sites and facilitate peaceful UN entry by Monday. Premier Adoula says Tshombe has his last chance to reunify the Congo, with UN troops advancing toward the Tshilombe River and mining center 130 miles NW of Elisabethville, while orders to destroy Union Miniere plants were suspended.
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Credit Dog With Saving Lives Of 6 In Bristow
A long haired dog in Bristow saved Mr. and Mrs. Merrill Povey and their 4 year old daughter from a home blaze that filled the house with smoke around 2 am. The family escaped to Merrill's parents’ home next door as interior contents were destroyed. The dog was found after the fire, with its coat singed, and Merrill hoped to save the animal. He suspected wiring or a water heater caused the fire.
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Precedent Counts May Force JFK Requests Reduction This Year
In a 1964 Washington session analysis, Congress is seen as likely to sharply cut President Kennedy's new appropriations requests this year and restore many previous reductions next year. The piece notes historical patterns where supplemental funds rise during emergencies and election cycles, with prior years showing large total reductions alongside sizable supplemental spending.
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Kennedy to Visit Germany in May or June 1963
President Kennedy plans an informal working visit to West Germany after Italy, with stops in Italy and Germany the only European stops announced. Mrs. Kennedy may join him. Bonn trip posed by Adenauer invitation may be final German engagement as Chancellor Konrad Adenauer nears departure.
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Truman Undergoes Routine Hernia Surgery in Kansas City
Former President Truman, 78, underwent routine hernia repair at Research Hospital in Kansas City Missouri. No complications were reported and he remained in satisfactory condition after entering surgery before 8 a m and reaching the recovery room by 9:55 a m. Mrs Truman was present in the hospital awaiting updates through the morning.
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East Berlin congress clashes with Red China delegate
Wu Hsiuchaun faced jeers from about 2500 delegates at the East Berlin party congress as he attacked Khrushchev's coexistence policy. He was shouted down after 30 minutes while Khrushchev attended a TV factory visit. Paul Werner and other officials rebuked the Chinese position.
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Berlin Vote Issue Sparks Transit Crossing Debate
West Berlin politics heats as Nikita Khrushchev invites Mayor Willy Brandt to cross the wall for talks. Brandt declines at present, saying the Christian Democrats pressured him while noting no West Berlin authority objected. The move becomes campaign fodder for both Social Democrats and CDUs.
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Explosion Levelled Dimini Restaurant Near La Grange
A mysterious blast and fire leveled the Dimini Restaurant at the junction of U S 66 and U S 43 near La Grange today. Police seek a man seen fleeing the scene as damage reaches about 200000 dollars with no injuries reported.
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Cargo Liner Delivers Ransom Goods to Cuba
The Shirley Lykes carrying 868 tons of ransom supplies sails toward Havana under Red Cross protection to free Bay of Pigs prisoners. A Pan Am plane will shuttle 10,000 pounds to Cuba and return with another load, awaiting the liner’s arrival then heading to Miami. Washington activity notes Rep Schwengel proposes a constitutional amendment to let the president veto parts of a money bill to curb expenditures.
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