Argentina arrests after new labor disorders and siege
In Buenos Aires authorities arrested scores of labor agitators after renewed unrest at La Plata linked to Sunday’s attempted Peronist revolt. Vigilante raids at the Haitian ambassador’s residence and the capture of former Gen Raul Tanco prompted a government apology for diplomatic immunity violations.
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Steelworkers reject big three contract offer in anger
David J. McDonald, president of the United Steelworkers, denounced a proposed deal from the steel industry's big three as inadequate. He said the take home pay rise would be only five cents an hour, plus a six cent annual wage increase with a 1 cent employer insurance contribution, yielding minimal real pay gains. He called the package picayune and criticized fringe benefits and week end premium pay proposals as inferior and propagandistic.
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Marathon Heat Wave Drives Water Shortages Across Midwest
The seven day heat wave worsens water supply in the Midwest as Detroit reaches 100 degrees and New York 96. Cities report shortages from Boscobel Wisconsin to Shenandoah Iowa, with Delwein hospitals and homes drying out. Forecasters warn more 90s and 100s amid humidity and emerging cooling demand. An Arizona forest fire blacks 10 000 parched acres with $1 million damage under FBI arson probe.
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Knights of Columbus Elect New Officers
At a Thursday meeting the Knights of Columbus elected new officers including Chaplain Father R J Kinnavey Grand Knight Raymond Mineart Deputy Grand Knight Steve Wolfer Recorder Jack Fuhr Treasurer Don Custer Trustee Tony Redeker Chancellor Leo Marie Advocate John Pacha Warden Carroll Ruby Inside Guard Nick Gevock Outside Guard Ferdinand Marie. Dr Gr Krogmeier and Raymond Mineart were chosen as delegates to the convention. John McDonald named financial secretary and Alex Gevock as lecturer.
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Carroll Ruby
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Ferdinand Marie
Gr. Krogmeier
French Surprise Two Algerian Rebel Bands
French forces surprised a rebel band hiding in a wheat field near Beni Saf. Fourteen rebels were killed and 32 captured in a serious battle. In a second action, 25 rebels attempting a raid near a village west of Constantine were killed.
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Southern Democrats wary of Timmerman plan for party unity
Southern members of Congress reacted coolly to Gov. George Bell Timmerman Jr and Sen. Thomas A. Wofford plan for a southern caucus to press unity on civil rights and other issues. They warned it could fuel a potential southern walkout or third party threat while stressing the desire to stay in the Democratic fold.
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Subways Grounded as 27 Motormen Are Charged
The Transit Authority suspended 27 subway motormen amid a sudden work stoppage that halted service for over a million riders in a 96 degree evening. Twenty five of the suspended were union officers. two were the first to refuse work. Hearings set for Monday on charges alleging the actions disrupted the system and caused hardship.
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Hoegh Asks Farmers To Make Roadside Hay
Governor Leo Hoegh urged farmers in north central and northeast Iowa to rake and bale roadside hay for drought stricken southwest Iowa. Highway crews cut hay along state routes and will pile it at Camp Dodge for free pickup by southern farmers. Lloyd Van Patten will direct the Operation Hylift program.
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Coffee Prices Move To New Highs Today
New York reports a price rise across major coffee brands with three cent hikes on vacuum packed coffee from General Foods Chase & Sanborn and Standard Brands. Instant coffee will climb at least eight cents per six ounce jar and area shoppers face about 1.10 dollars per pound for vacuum packed coffee.
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Chancellor Adenauer Visits Chicago Today
West German leader Konrad Adenauer arrived in Chicago to a civic welcome and a business gathering. Mayor Daley greeted him as a motorcade transported him along State Street for a parade and an honorary degree at Marquette University followed by a formal dinner.
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Milwaukee
Richard J. Daley
State Street
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Tweeten Rites Held At United Presbyterian Church
Funeral services for Ray Tweeten will be held at 2 30 Sunday in the United Presbyterian Church with Rev Walter C Johannes of Trinity Lutheran in charge. Burial will be in Elm Grove Cemetery. Friends may call at Sherman’s Funeral Home until noon Sunday. An earlier Journal item misstated the church.
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Presbyterian Church
Union Services At U. P. Chapel Sunday
Sunday evening worship at 7 30 in the chapel of the United Presbyterian Church will be led by Dr Water Smith with Dr Evert Haney as speaker Music will be directed by an inter church committee. The City Ministerial Association announced summer services will be held in the chapel by a 4 to 1 vote. The basement chapel has exhaust fans and no steps to access All are invited.
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New Atomic Engine Agreement Aims to Cut Duplication
Washington reports a new US Britain pact on atomic engines to share reactor data for submarines planes and land vehicles. It covers propulsion information including data on the Nautilus and seeks to reduce overlapping research and standardize craft development while coordinating war powered propulsion efforts.
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Additional Planes To Be Used in Air Tour
Paul Boettcher of the Soil Conservation Service said two more planes and six more workers join the conservation air tour at Washington Airport Saturday afternoon. The event runs 1 pm to sundown, sponsored by the soil district commissioners and the Washington Airport Club. Other participants include a Cessna 140 owned by Rex Lee and flown by Max and Rex See and a Cessna 120 owned by Alfred Te Bockhorst Daryl Burham and John Martin of Wayland. Robert Koehler will be available as a licensed pilot.
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Satrday
Rex Lee
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Daryl Burham
John Martin
Wayland
Robert Koehler
New Officers Named for Townsley Park Fair Board
Ernie Wagner elected chairman for a one year term and Herb Campbell of Ainsworth named vice chairman for a one year term. Board members for the 1956 to 1959 three year term include Marvin Bohr William Gamon Wellman Monroe D Yoder Kalona Robert Ross George Horn Bill Perdock Washington and Charles Hotle the former chairman will serve as president until after the 1956 Washington County Fair.
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Herb Campbell
Ainsworth
Marvin Bohr
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Wellman
Monroe D. Yoder
Kalona
Robert Ross
George Horn
Bill Perdock
Washington
Charles Hotle
Washington County
Jeanne Crain Shocked By Husband's Extramarital Allegations
Hollywood star Jeanne Crain said she was shocked by her estranged husband Paul Brinkman's charges that she carried on with married aircraft executive Homer Rhoads. Brinkman also sought custody of their four children alleging improper conduct in Los Angeles.
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Two Russians Tour U S on Own Hook
In Oklahoma City two Russians identified as Boris Bogatyrev and Alexander Okahapkin visited multiple Oklahoma cities on a private Soviet embassy mission. They collected maps and talked with locals, prompting FBI notification and a cool reception near air and ground bases.
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President in Excellent Spirits After Operation Recovery
President Eisenhower remains in good spirits as he nears the end of his first week of convalescence from surgery. Doctors report he sleeps eight hours and is taking liquids by mouth with health vital signs normal. A routine morning update notes no IV feeding today though it may resume if needed. White House secretary Hagerty calls the bulletin highly optimistic.
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Leader Questions Eisenhower Qualities During Israel Visit
Pennsylvania Governor George M. Leader told reporters in Jerusalem that President Eisenhower lacked great governmental qualities unlike his military record. He backed Adlai Stevenson as the Democratic candidate and predicted a Democratic victory in November. The remarks were made at a news conference during a two week Pennsylvanian tour and at a woodland dedication for Leader and his wife Mary Jane.
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Former Resident's Son Found Hanging In Tree
Richard Dusenbery thirteen year old son of Mr and Mrs Lewis Dusenbery of Davenport was found hanging from a belt on a five foot limb of a tree in front of Jefferson School. Authorities reported probable strangulation and planned an inquest. The boy was a seventh grade student at Jefferson School with no known motive or distress. His father, a former Washington High School graduate, and mother, a teacher at the same school, provided details of the boy and family history.
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Davenport Youth Dies in Apparent Accident
Richard Dusenbery, 13, of Davenport, was found hanging from a belt looped over a tree limb. Scott County Coroner Kenneth Froeschie ruled the death as apparently accidental after medical examination showed strangulation. The investigation continues with evidence pointing to an unintentional downhill run.
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Soil Bank Information To Be Issued In Washington County
ASC officials will publish official soil bank details within days for farmers. A district instruction meeting in Ottumwa on June 18 will inform county farmers with invited Extension director SCS and FHA reps present to explain the program. E Kay Bell says many Washington County farmers may qualify if they understand the facts before changing cropping plans.
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Oklahoma City Man Begins Fresh Start
Oklahoma City man Carl Simpson, 49, a Sunday school teacher and family man, says he begins a new life after being fired from at least a dozen jobs in three years. He has discovered what was wrong and plans steady work ahead.
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Carl Simpsons
Complete Plans For Beef Producers Tour
A Washington County Beef Producers Association meeting laid out final plans for a beef tour on Friday June 22. Stops include Lloyd Marek farm at 12 30 p m and visits to Charles Jeffries Emery Rhodes B D Dann and Marion Stransky farms with John Morrell representative Russell Plager and Iowa State College Farm Management specialist Dean Huston aboard.
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Lloyd Marek
Charles Jeffries
Emery Rhodes
B.D. Dann
Marion Stransky
Russell Plager
John Morrell and Co
Ottumwa
Dean Huston
Iowa State College Farm Management
Frank Earll Dies At Home of Son Today
Frank G. Earll 89 of 924 East 4th St. died at 3 45 a.m. at his son's home after months of illness. Funeral 3 30 p.m. Sunday at Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Leiske. Burial Elm Grove Cemetery. Survived by four sons Grand Des Moines Barnie Virgil Dale and five daughters Carrie Rabenold Zenna Baird Eurain Tucker Bertha Chewning Ocean Lee. One son Herbert preceded him in death.
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Carrie) Rabenold
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Zenna) Baird
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Bertha) Chewning
Muscatine
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Ocean) Lee
Columbus Junction
Herbert
Iowa Five Day Weather Forecast From United Press
Partly cloudy to cloudy with scattered thunderstorms in the north and showers elsewhere through Saturday. Cooler today with highs in the 80s tomorrow. Lows in the 60s. Sunday temperatures near normal. Five day outlook shows near normal temps through Wednesday with normal highs 82 to 84 and lows 60 to 62. Light rain amounts of half to one inch due to scattered afternoon showers.
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