Tornadoes and Floods Sweep Wide Areas in Midwest and Beyond
United Press International reports a series of tornadoes along the Midwest tornado alley with damage in Wichita and Scottsbluff, and major floods in Indiana, including Marion and Peru. Kansas Oklahoma storms and heavy rainfall extend to the eastern seaboard with widespread showers across Virginia.
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Indiana
Wichita
Scottsbluff
Nebraska
Panhandle
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Peru
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Maine
Florida
Virginia
Employment Shows Increase in May
The government reports May employment rose for the first time since last summer signaling a potential bottoming of the recession. Personal income in May reached an annual rate of 344.5 billion, about one billion above April, with wages and salaries contributing 750 million of that increase. Unemployment dropped from 5.12 million to 4.904 million and retail trade picked up, though May 1958 totals lagged behind May 1997.
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House Bill to Aid Railroads Differs From Senate Measure
Commerce Committee prepared its five point program to aid railroads while a broader Senate bill passed. Both would allow the IC to permit discontinuation of unprofitable passenger service and guarantee loans for maintenance and equipment with Senate caps at 700 million dollars, while House bill sets no ceiling. Senate provisions tighten trucker exemptions and reject construction reserve funds and grant state agencies exclusive authority over intrastate discontinuations.
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Germans Deny Kidnap Claim Over U S Helicopter
East German Communists dispute U S assertions that Americans were kidnapped. Neues Deutschland says a forced landing cannot be equated with kidnapping. Nine servicemen, eight officers and a sergeant of the 3rd Armored Division, remain in limbo as Washington contemplates talks. American officials in Berlin report no direct instructions from Washington on negotiations yet.
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John C Owen Named President of Washington YMCA
John C. Owen a Washington attorney is named president of the Washington YMCA board succeeding retiring president M. Robert Everetts. George C. Stewart becomes vice president replacing William O. Boshart. Directors re elect John Butler secretary and Richard Li Weeks treasurer this week.
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Jim Cook to Receive Eagle Scout Award
Jim Cook son of Mr and Mrs Milford Cook of 520 North Iowa Avenue will receive an Eagle Scout badge at a court of honor by Boy Scout troop No 241 in the chapel of the Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Church Friday at 7 30 p m Tenderfoot badges will be awarded to Dave Everetts Steve Arnold and Jim Mallory Dennis Day away in Washington will receive his tenderfoot later Friends of any Scout in Troop 241 are invited to attend.
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Jim Mallory
Dennis Day
Washington
Denison Youths Admit Vandalism at School
Denison Iowa youths confess to breaking into Denison High School and damaging the library, movie projector, and piano. Gene Sondagg 18 bound over to district court on breaking and entering with a $1000 bond. Bill Kruse 17 sent to juvenile authorities. a third juvenile was questioned and released.
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Jimmy Stewart
Borer Moths Flying Farmers Invited to Control Meeting
Indications point to a strong corn borer year say County Extension Director Tom Robb. A farmer meeting is set for Saturday at 9 a.m. in Washington at the H C Finney acreage across from the McCleery Cumming plant. Demonstrations include moths in a cage and, weather permitting, a granular applicator and spray machine for insecticide use.
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House Passes Measure Defying President On Defense Bill
The House rejected the first Eisenhower defense bill amendment 183 to 170 amid claims of political pressure. The bill would streamline the chain of command and revamp the Pentagon for missiles and space, with both sides accusing the other of politicking.
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Rites Saturday for Ames Rudolph Keota
Amos Rudolph 80 died June 11 at Bales Rest Home Sigourney after years of illness. He farmed east of Keota about 55 years then retired to Keota. Funeral 2 p.m. Saturday Powell Funeral Home Keota with burial Keota Cemetery. Survivors include brother Joseph Blue Island Ill sister Margaret Kennedy Aldeo Ill half sister Julia Glantz Kinross plus many nieces and nephews. Preceded by sister and two half brothers.
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Aledo
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Kinross
Iowan to Baby Sit For Pat Boone
Judy Plumb, a 17 year old from Irwin Iowa, will baby sit for Pat Boone's eight children after her mother wrote Boone praising her experience. Boone and his wife welcomed the help saying they are glad to support a student going to college.
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Burlington Man, 71, Dies by Own Action
Paul L. Galvin 71 a retired operator of a plumbing and heating firm apparently killed himself with a .38 caliber revolver. His body was found near Burlington High School authorities said deputy Sheriff Laird Owens reported.
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Adams Talks with President Denies Influence Charges
Washington prepares a new municipal swimming pool with open house set for June 22. The $100,000 facility will run 1 to 9 pm with a ten staff including seven lifeguards a manager and assistant. Pool features include 50 by 110 feet dimensions 3 to 10 foot depths three diving boards kiddie pool and large parking for about 100 cars.
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Swimming Pool Commission
Iowa Courts Show Progress in Clearing Cases in 1957
Iowa district judges sped up disposition of criminal and civil cases in 1957 though work remains. Statistician Clarence Kading reported 3 065 new filings and 30 234 dispositions, with fewer two year old civil cases and a shift toward faster criminal case processing, aiding plans for district court reorganization.
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Adams Defends Self Against House Committee Smear
President Eisenhower aide Sherman Adams denies influence charges from a House subcommittee as Bernard Goldfine defends their long friendship. Goldfine confirms paying Adams hotel bills but says no favors were requested or given. new hearings to probe the matter are announced.
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D-Ark
Boston
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New Hampshire
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Des Moines Man Launches Radio Bid Against Power Lawn Mowers
Bob Hullihan, a Des Moines resident, broadcasts a personal message to mobilize nationwide protest pockets against noisy power mowers. He urges owners to arrange neighborhood agreements to run machines simultaneously to end the “agony” of the devices and protect home peace.
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Keota Services For A C McNurlan
Alvin Chauney Doc McNurlan 77 of Umatilla Florida died of cancer at home. Former Keota area auctioneer and real estate dealer moved to Florida in 1920s. Christian Church member taught men’s class in Umatilla. Born August 11 1880 near Keota. Survived by wife Clara Stewart and two sisters. Two children died in infancy. Funeral at 2 pm Friday at Christian Church.
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Doc) McNurlan
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Bandits Take 100000 From Beverly Hills Home
In Beverly Hills California two masked robbers entered the bedroom of Samuel Hayden 74 and his wife while they slept and robbed them of more than 100000 in jewels furs cash and valuables. The couple reported the thieves demanded silence and took Mrs Hayden's fur jewelry including three diamond rings two bracelets and two heart shaped pendants valued at about 35000 plus nearly 1000 in cash.
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Samuel Hayden
Weather Scene TOWA Mostly Cloudy With Showers
Mostly cloudy conditions with scattered showers and thunderstorms through Friday. Locally heavy rains possible in the southern portion tonight. Lows 53 to 63, highs 66 to 76 Friday.
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