NATO to convene summit with Nixon standing in for Eisenhower
NATO allies agreed to push ahead with the December 16 to 18 summit, giving Vice President Richard Nixon his first chance to lead. President Eisenhower, ill, may not attend. European press shows mixed views on Nixon's role. WEU defense panel to discuss nuclear arms share among seven members.
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Voodoo Jets Set Transcontinental Speed Record
Two Air Force RF 101 jets broke the prior roundtrip mark from Los Angeles to New York by nearly three hours with a 6 hour 42 minute 6.7 second time. Capt. Robert M. Swee led the faster run over Ontario California, while Capt. R W Lecrecengost Jr. trailed. all four planes set West East and East West records, averaging speeds near 722 mph for the round trip and 678 mph for East West.
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Japanese Will Seek New Girard Trial
Maebashi prosecutors will appeal the Nov 19 verdict finding Illinois GI William Girard guilty of inflicting bodily injury leading to death. They seek a retrial and prison term, arguing the suspended three year sentence is too lenient. The appeal deadline is Dec 1.
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Moose Editor Ray Seymour to attend lodge event here
The Washington Moose Lodge No. 543 hosts a special enrollment ceremony Tuesday December 3 honoring Ray Seymour Moose Magazine managing editor and national director of Moose sports. Regional director Paul Bainter and neighboring lodge officers attend as Seymour is welcomed back to the fraternity that began in 1925.
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Local Residents Mark Thanksgiving In Traditional Way
Washingtonians prepared for Thanksgiving with family dinners and activities. The annual community worship service sponsored by the Washington Ministerial Association featured Rev. S. Ray Blair of the Associate Presbyterian Church at the Methodist Church. Stores closed for the holiday with limited hours. normal business resumes Friday with some shops open Friday and Saturday evenings.
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Elder William Augustine 90 Dies at Home in Washington
William Edward Augustine died at 9 45 p m Wednesday November 27 1957 at his home 303 West Madison Street in Washington after three years of ill health Funeral services set for 2 p m Saturday November 30 at Lerman's Funeral Home Rev Harley Gelhaus officiating Burial in Keota Cemetery He was born June 25 1867 west of Harper Keokuk County to Martin and Pauline Augustine He married Jessie Stevenson October 16 1895 They lived in Dutch Creek Township until moving to Washington twelve years ago He and his wife celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary November 1 1957 Also survived by one brother Andy Augustine and one sister Mrs Lee Craig plus many nieces and nephews
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President Eisenhower Continues Excellent Recovery Plans Quiet Holiday
President Eisenhower shows continued improvement after a cerebral attack as White House doctors report an excellent progress. He slept well and remained in good spirits and watched a TV program with Mrs Eisenhower. Officials say Thanksgiving plans and weekend plans may be discussed further.
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James Quinn Named New Member Of The Local Draft Board
James L. Quinn of R. Ainsworth was appointed by the president to fill the vacancy on the local draft board caused by Lloyd Foster’s death. The other two members are Marian B. McAvoy and Loren D. Robertson, with McAvoy elected chairman after Quinn’s appointment.
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Four More Die On Iowa Highways In Holiday Toll
Iowa traffic toll rose with two men dying in a Lourdes area crash near 9 p.m. and two others killed in separate incidents before the holiday period began at 6 p.m. Wednesday. William Hruska 27 of Alma and Robert Drewelow 33 of Cresco died in the Lourdes collision. An 81-year-old West Des Moines woman Viola O Connell was seriously injured in a hit and run while crossing a street.
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Probers Learn Red Missiles Could Hit New York
Senate investigators heard CIA testimony claiming Russia could wipe out a seaboard city like New York with an atomic missile fired from a submarine 500 miles at sea. The hearings, led by the Preparedness Subcommittee, reviewed Soviet IRBMs and decisions to push Jupiter and Thor into production.
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Thanksgiving Services and National Tragedy Reflected in Observances
Thanksgiving worship focused on prayer for President Eisenhower's recovery and world peace as 40 deaths were tallied in four days of holiday travel. New York led with six traffic fatalities, while the nation anticipated weather and safety concerns. A Chicago council amendment ended monthly city trash receptacle reporting.
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Eisenhower Proclaims Thanksgiving Day Observance
President Eisenhower calls on the nation to observe Thursday November 28 1957 as a day of national thanksgiving. The proclamation honors Pilgrim roots gratitude to Providence and urges worship at home or in church with prayers of thanks. It emphasizes compassion for the less fortunate and national unity.
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Thanksgiving Observance As Families Open Homes To Strangers
Lowans gathered in family groups for Thanksgiving with frosty weather and 30s to 40s temperatures. Gov Loveless hosted a holiday meal at the governor's mansion as families traveled and safety officials urged careful driving to prevent tragedies.
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Five Day Forecast From Weather Service
Temperatures will average about 35 degrees below normal through Monday with normal highs of 36 to 42 and lows of 19 to 25. A cooling trend continues into Saturday with only minor changes after. Precipitation totals 0.1 to 0.2 inches as rain or snow, mainly in northern Iowa Thursday and again around Monday.
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