Seven Children Die In Drownings Across Iowa From Heat
Seven children drowned in Iowa during hot humid weather, four near Riverside in a farm pond, including Raymond Gingerich 14 and cousin Johnny Yoder 11, plus David Bell 10 and Carl Bell 8. Douglas Stolt Ross 8 drowned at Masoto Bend west of Onawa while William Starkfleer 4 perished in the Cedar River near Cedar Rapids and Alphon Russell 8 found drowned in the Tama Toledo pool near Tama. Witnesses say lack of supervision and the ponds’ depth contributed to the tragedy. Authorities, rescue squads, and diving teams recovered bodies over several locations.
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Korth Backs Pentagon's TFX Choice
Secretary of the Navy Fred Korth testified to a Senate subcommittee that Pentagon officials favored General Dynamics over Boeing for the Tactical Fighter experimental contract. He argued the General Dynamics design offers higher speeds, longer endurance, and greater maneuverability, while Boeing's version lags in key areas. The panel seeks whether favoritism influenced the award to General Dynamics of Ben Worth, Texas, over Seattle-based Boeing.
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Religion Race Committee Set Up by Church
The Town Synod of the United Presbyterian Church formed a special committee on religion and race to promote racial equality at the close of its annual meeting. The synod proposed interracial committees be established townwide and that church ministry and ruling elders arrange conferences on religion and race. Recommendations were presented by the Des Moines Presbytery. Synod sessions were attended by 106 delegates and more than 1,000 guests.
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Utah Man Named to Head Junior Chamber
Dick Headlee, 32 from Bountiful Utah, elected president of the United States Junior Chamber amid a stormy convention. The vote followed five ballots and involved a petition urging better race relations presented by ten honorees. The convention featured tensions over civil rights as leaders debated future steps.
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Lodge to become ambassador to South Vietnam
The article notes John F. Kennedy plans to appoint Henry Cabot Lodge III as ambassador to South Vietnam. It outlines a long family political feud between the Lodges and the Kennedys, dating from 1916, with shifts in alignment and ambition across generations.
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Fire Damages Three Story Building In Moline
A blaze on the third floor of a three story building in Moline caused about 150000 in damage. Occupants of six apartments on the upper floor escaped safely. Heavy water damage occurred in apartments and several businesses on the top floor. Firemen said the fire began in a ballroom and meeting room on the third floor.
Ex-WAC Leader Elected Head of Legion Post
Rioux Guy and Dawn Sullivan emerge as featured figures in Sioux City posts. Sullivan, noted as the first woman port commander candidate, is cited among the town’s American Legion members, the second such honoree to be recognized locally.
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Wealthy Lord Paid Rent for Party Girls in Ward Case
Christine Keeler testified at Ward's magistrates hearing that a wealthy Lord paid rent on her shared flat with Mandy Rice-Davies. She described simultaneous affairs with prominent figures, tying the sex scandal to the Conservative government crisis.
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Keir to Leave His Position On Commission
Des Moines reports Keir will leave the Town Highway Commission as Meir af Spencer term ends January 30 and will not block Gov. Haro Hyghes appointee Robert Barry of Danbury. Atty. Gen. Evan Hulimate says Barry’s five member panel seat was not legally confirmed by the Town Senate. Hughes granted interim appointment after legislative adjournment. Barry set to take office July 1. legal challenges unlikely to succeed.
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Dirksen Seeks Curbs on Senate Speeches Stirring Debate
Washington reports a push to curb Senate speeches as 31 senators from both parties back a Rule of Germaneness. The plan would limit debate to four hours daily on explicit issues, sparking opposition from Dirksen who warns such limits threaten free speech in the chamber.
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Retiring Patrol Head Cites Need of More Men
Col. David Herrick relinquishes command of the Iowa Highway Patrol after 28 years. He urges more patrolmen to handle increased highway traffic and urges drivers to reduce speeds to lower deaths. He plans to move to Atlantic, sell real estate, run for Cass County state representative, and will retire Aug 1 with a new safety commissioner to name a successor.
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Kennedy Address Brings Roaring Welcome to Irish Parliament
President Kennedy toured Cork and Dublin amid a warm Irish welcome. He addressed the Dail, calling Ireland a free nation and urging ties based on equality. He received the freedom of Cork and a flag from the Irish brigade, then spoke of Ireland as a model for small nations while meeting Prime Minister Lemass and President de Valera.
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Bomb blasts kill ten at U S Army Post in Saigon
Bombs planted by Communist terrorists hit a U S Army Post and nearby civilian areas in Saigon, killing 10 and wounding 38 including three American soldiers. A grenade in a movie theater caused one death and injuries. A civil guard died. the grenade accident is under investigation.
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Youth Cuts Glass Panels at Courthouse Incident
Dint Hinla 17 of West Liberty suffers facial and body injuries after accidentally walking into a glass panel at the Muscarine county courthouse south entrance. He was transported by ambulance to Musdaure General Hospital for treatment. He is staying with his brother and sister in law, Mr and Mrs Larry Hintz, 1605 Willow.
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Heineman to Push Fight on CRIP-UP Line Merger
Ben W. Heineman, chairman of the Chicago and North Western, said he will oppose the Rock Island Lines and Union Pacific merger. The two railroads approved a plan to consolidate into a 16,000 mile Chicago to West Coast system with routes west of the Mississippi. The ICC must approve. stockholders of both lines will vote on the plan. Heineman said he would push to block the deal before the ICC and by appealing directly to Rock Island stockholders.
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Khrushchev Arrives in East Berlin for Ulbricht Birthday
Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev lands in East Berlin for Walter Ulbricht’s 70th birthday. Ulbricht greets Khrushchev with a kiss and proclaims unity against West German influence. Khrushchev backs Ulbricht’s view on Kennedy’s West Berlin visit and signals summit talks with Soviet bloc leaders.
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Fire in Rio De Janeiro Building Fatalities Reported
A major blaze in Rio de Janeiro's upper floors of a commercial building left at least seven people dead and several more missing. About 20 firefighters were injured as crowds gathered, with witnesses describing a chaotic escape attempt via a rope that broke on the second floor.
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Conway Won’t Seek Requalification for Board Post
Walter Conway, chair of the State Board of Control, said he does not plan to remain on the board after his term ends Sunday. The attorney general ruled he does not have to leave office. Conway stated he will not requalify, plans to return to work with the Railway Express, and will not be at the office Monday. His decision removes a hurdle to two interim appointments by Gov. Harold Hughes.
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