Twining backs current defense plan over more subs
Gen. Nathan F. Twining chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said the United States should stay with the existing defense program, opposing polaris submarine expansion and a full 24 hour airborne alert. He favored an airborne alert but not full readiness and stood by the budget’s three new submarines. He also dismissed Gen Maxwell D Taylor’s criticism as without merit. Halleck accused Democratic presidential hopefuls of chasing headlines over defense during a White House meeting with Eisenhower.
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UPI
Nathan F. Twining
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Strategic Air Command
Adm
Arleigh Burke
Naval Operations
Twining
SAC
Thomas S. Power
Burke
Maxwell D. Taylor
Army
House
Charles A. Halleck
Ind
Climatology Becomes Iowa 4 H Project Statewide
The 4 H program in Iowa introduces climatology as a statewide project for the first time this year. County Extension Director Tom Robb says it links basic sciences to 4 H through weather study, instruments, cloud types, and daily applications. Members learn to forecast, record precipitation, wind, and temperature, and prepare demonstrations and exhibits over a three year setup.
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Iowa
Tom Robb
Robb
4-H
Herter Doubts Summit Success Quiet doubts cloud Paris talk prospects
Secretary of State Christian Herter said Khrushchev appears tougher as the Paris summit nears May 16 with Eisenhower Macmillan and de Gaulle. He cautioned a brief meeting may not draft a satisfactory Germany or major agreement, noting any accord would require further work by diplomatic experts. He cited Soviet strength in missiles and left open the possibility of liberalizing the Atomic Energy Act for allies. He also spoke on Cuban relations and China’s role in disarmament talks.
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Christian A. Herter
Nikita S. Khrushchev
Paris
Eisenhower
Harold Macmillan
Charles de Gaulle
Herter
Germany
China
Peiping
United Nations
Agronomy School Continues Wednesday Program
The second day of a three day agronomy series at the YMCA will feature Dr Harvey Thompson and Dr E R Duncan from Iowa State University Ames as guest instructors. Sessions run 9 15 a m to 3 30 p m with topics on plant growth parts and plant stress reactions. Burrell Smith will speak at the Washington Methodist Men dinner Wednesday at 6 30 p m. season tickets or single dinners available at the church.
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YMCA
Harvey Thompson
E. R. Duncan
County Extension Service
Thompson
Duncan
Iowa State University At
Ames
Burrell Smith
Washington Methodist
Bloomfield
Robert Ferrell
Keota
Eisenhower bids Congress overhaul farm program
President Eisenhower urged quick action on a new farm reform bill to make it sensible and economically sound. He proposed expanding the soil bank to 60 million acres and payments in kind from surplus crops, plus a measured wheat program and continued food for peace efforts.
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Washington
UPI
Eisenhower
Congress
Soil Bank
Storm pounds North California with high winds and floods
A Pacific storm driven by gale force winds lashed northern California, with waves up to 40 feet. Eel River overflowed in Humboldt County flooding 50 square miles as Gov. Brown declared a disaster and summoned National Guard troops to assist volunteers. Russian River flood hit Guerneville in Sonoma County while power and phone lines failed in several counties. Snow threatened Squaw Valley then shifted to snow later in the day. Other regions saw snow and showers across the Rockies and Great Lakes areas.
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UPS
Pacific Coast
California
US Navy
Eel River
Humboldt County
Edmund G. Brown
Sonoma
Marin
Sonoma County
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Squaw Valley
Calif
Rocky Mountain
Northern Plains
Great Lakes
Texas
Arkansas
Alabama
Florida
Mississsspi Valley
Atlantic Seaboard
Speed Furniture and Floor Covering to Open Here
Bob Speed, a Washington business man for 13 years, announces the opening of Speed's Furniture and Floor Covering at 114 East Washington Street in the former Mills Market building. The remodeled store will be staffed by his wife and son Jim, with a floor covering specialist available. Grand opening events run Thursday through Saturday with free coffee and doughnuts on Thursday.
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Bob Speed
Washington
Speed
East Washington Street
Mills Market
Rail mounted Minuteman plan fuels SAC mobile force idea
The Air Force outlines railroad missile trains to move Minuteman ICBMs across the United States with crews, sustainment cars, and instant communica tion with SAC HQ. Each missile on rail would cost about three million dollars, with underground silos at 1.5 million, offering a rapid-response bulwark against a surprise strike.
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Inglewood
Calif
UPI
Strategic Air Command
Air Force
SAC
United States
Air Force Ballistics Missile Division
Wilson Rejects Contract Talks
Chicago report: President James D. Cooney of the United States rejects Nebraska Governor Ralph Brooks’s plan for plant-by-plant negotiations to end a 100 day strike. Cooney calls the proposal impracticable and futile citing violence and Nebraskan indignation. Helstein says talks possible if good faith bargaining by the company.
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Chicago
UPI
Wilson
James D. Cooney
Nebraska
Ralph Brooks
Cooney
Helstein
New Charge Against Police Raises Chicago Turmoil
The Chicago police burglary detail chief went to Joliet Penitentiary to probe claims that four detectives took protection money from a fur thieves gang. Lt John Neurater, sent by acting chief Lt James McMahon, to interview gang members and report back. If proven, charges will be filed against involved detectives.
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Chicago
UPI
Joliet Penitentiary
John Neurater
Joliet
James McMahon
McMahon
Neurater
Remodeling Completed At Bridges Store Here
Remodeling and redecorating of the E. M. Bridges & Co Store has been completed and a special event is planned for the formal opening on Thursday. The interior is rearranged for more space, new carpeting, altered front windows with new lighting, surf blue paint, and a new millinery fitting table.
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Bridges Store
E. M. Bridges & Co
Benson Calls For Farmer Freedom From Government Control
Agriculture Secretary Ezra Taft Benson urged shifting power back to farmers at a Chicago meeting. He warned government actions could reach other industries and called for expanded rural development and updated price supports. Benson criticized wheat acreage allotments and marketing quotas, saying elimination would let wheat compete on its merits. He cited surpluses and high costs as eroding farmers freedom to plant and market independently. County Legion leaders urged attendance at a Crawfordsville gathering and asked members to donate neckties and thread spools for hospital use.
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Eisenhower
Chicago
UPI
Ezra Taft Benson
Benson
Chicago Dental Society
Enson
Legion
Charles Simpson
Ainsworth
Crawfordsville
Mt. Pleasant
Snowstorm Threatens 6 to 8 Inch Iowa State Snowfall
A swirling snowstorm ends warm weather as forecasters warn 6 to 8 inches of snow across much of Iowa by Wednesday. Heavy snow warnings persist with winds driving blowing and drifting, causing travel hazards and likely school closures.
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Dempsey
Washington
Richland
Jim Dempsey
Iowa Southern Utilities Co
Washington County
Highway 78
Duane Popejoy
Sigourney
Iowa
Towa
Iowa Weather: Heavy Snow Warning Through Tonight
A heavy snow warning is in effect this afternoon and tonight across Iowa. Snow continues tonight with 6 to 8 inches likely by Wednesday. East to northeast winds will cause blowing and drifting snow, with colder temperatures in the south. Low temperatures 18 to 24 north and 24 to 30 south, northward high in the mid 20s, south in the lower 30s. Thursday includes snow flurries and a colder trend.
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Iowa
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