Kennedy Appeals For Racial Peace
President Kennedy urged equal treatment for all citizens amid racial tensions in Birmingham, praising local white and Black residents for efforts to end violence. He warned that delays in equal rights risks more disasters and urged prompt action to remove barriers to opportunity.
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Senate subcommittee urges highest priority on Cuban problem
Washington APL The Senate preparedness subcommittee says the Cuban problem requires the highest possible priority by government officials to prevent a Soviet takeover in Latin America. It warns neighboring nations may fall one by one through subversion and revolutionary activity, warning the hemisphere could be lost to communism without vigilant monitoring. The 34 page interim report criticizes U S intelligence for faulty evaluation and for downgrading Cuban refugee reports while calling for maximum surveillance of Soviet activity in Cuba.
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Telstar 2 Relays Color TV Pictures
Color television images from Telstar 2 linked Europe via tracking stations. Reported color feed from orbit was strong and clear, while US and French facilities praised the black and white and color transmissions as very good.
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Funeral Friday for Robert Lee Wallace in Brighton
Funeral services for Robert Lee Wallace, 48, will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Brighton Methodist Church with Rev. Paul Uglinger presiding. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery under Gould Funeral Home arrangements. Wallace died suddenly Tuesday from a heart attack suffered in a Washington doctor’s office.
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astronaut Cooper readies for bold space flight voyage
L Gordon Cooper prepares for a two day 34 hour mission to circle the globe 375 miles high aboard an Atlas rocket. He and backup Alan Shepard undergo rehearsals and medical checks at Cape Canaveral as crews position rescue ships and plan emergency landings over the Atlantic and Pacific.
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School Board Hires Two More Teachers
Washington area meeting spurs cross district talks as Brighton representatives outline sentiments. Lyneth Jones named high school home economics teacher and Imogene Coles to teach junior high math. Sixth grade vacancy remains. kindergarten enrollment up prompts five kindergartens and two at Lincoln. Shields Scholarship Fund set at 50 and 350 dollars. Summer school reports 128 pupils. classes planned in elementary reading arithmetic high school typing and driver education with registrations ongoing for most.
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Washington County TB Detection Program Planned
A countywide TB detection drive will screen for hidden tuberculosis cases in Washington County. Dr. Jay Miller leads the effort with public health nurse Mrs. Suter coordinating referrals, tuberculin skin tests, and chest X rays for those testing positive. The program operates with support from physicians, health associations, and the Christmas Seals fundraising.
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Funeral at Keota for Laura Kramer 86
Laura M. Kramer 86, of Chicago, died Tuesday after a 19 day illness at Columbus Hospital. Funeral services Friday at 1 p.m. at Powell Funeral Home Keota with Rev. Orrin Potter. Burial in Keota Cemetery. Born in Keota to Josey Stein Kramer, she attended Keota High School and was a Presbyterian Church member. Survived by sister Mrs. Verona Spain and a number of nieces and nephews.
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Reservations for Annual Y Dinner at Washington YMCA
The Washing ton YMCA announces reservations for the annual dinner and meeting to be in by Saturday noon. Robert Gillesby, general secretary, urged families to attend to view the films showing local young members in action during the past year.
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Americans Leave Haiti Amid Mounting Tension at Port au Prince
U.S. airlifted 220 government dependents from tense Haiti under naval escort as American and allied nationals evacuate. Some 195 Americans departed on Pan Am and other flights while Britain and the Netherlands advised citizens to leave. Duvalier fortified the palace with five old tanks, and curfew remained in effect as international tensions rose.
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Dr Herrmann to Leave Crawfordsville for Kirksville Residency
Dr Edward Herrmann of Crawfordsville plans to move to Kirksville Missouri in mid June with his wife and two children. He will complete a four year surgery residency at Kirksville Osteopathic Hospital after purchasing a home there. He graduated in 1953 and began practice in Crawfordsville that August. He has been active in church and community groups including WACO board of education and the community improvement association as the town seeks a replacement doctor.
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Iowa approves liquor-by-the-drink bill in 47-year wait
The Iowa Senate gave final approval 23 to 2 to a bill legalizing liquor-by-the-drink, sending it to Governor Harold E. Hughes. The measure starts July 4, with permits possibly issued July 5, amid debate over enforcement and pre July 4 license dates.
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It Stinks Hughes Says of Tax Bill
Des Moines Iowa Gov Harold E Hughes denounces a 45 million per year tax package approved by the Iowa Senate. He criticizes the sales tax exemption for Nebraska and Minnesota shoppers in border counties and objects to no withholding for personal income taxes while questioning distribution of new revenue. He did not commit to a veto but would consider it unless a withholding plan is added.
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Far East Wisdom Theme Doings At YWCA Event
A Friday night mother-daughter program at the YWCA features Far East Wisdom with activities for all ages from pre schoolers to great grandmothers. Music and stories are planned with a mother daughter chorus as a highlight. Noted participants include Mrs William Stewart Mrs R A Baumgartner Mrs Vernon Elgin and Mrs Rita Helmick with Mrs Richard Paul as accompanist. Admission is free and the event begins at 8 p m following church suppers.
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Weather in Iowa Partly Cloudy Tonight Then Thunder Showers
Partly cloudy through tonight. Becoming mostly cloudy Friday with scattered thunderstorms mainly north tonight and over most of state Friday. Cooler statewide Friday. Lows tonight in the 50s north to 60s south. Highs Friday in the 70s. Saturday outlook partly cloudy with morning thunderstorm chances, cooler north to south.
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Much Amended Tax Bill Returns to Iowa House
The Iowa Senate passed a heavily revised tax package after three days of debate, aiming to raise about 42 million annually by boosting the sales tax from 2 to 3 percent and extending it to hotels and motels. It imposes new taxes on low income from interest and dividends, increases corporation tax to 4 percent, and allocates funds for property tax relief, school aid, and a tourism fund while withholding plans for personal income tax.
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