Britain and US pledge security guarantees for Israel Arab states
Britain and the United States offered to guarantee the borders of Israel and the Arab states if they reach a permanent peace agreement. Secretary Dulles outlined a four point plan including a U.S. treaty, defined boundaries, a loan to aid refugees, and regional water development. The move aims to deter Soviet influence and foster a Western backed Middle East defense system.
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Israel
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Mideast
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Eisenhower
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Council On Foreign Relations
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National Security Council
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Russia
Middle East
France
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Gaza Strip
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Arab League
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Senate
United Nations
Palestine
Child Ground to Pieces in Farm Machine
In Boonsboro Maryland a 4 year old boy Jonathan Carney Harrel disappeared at suppertime after playing near the barn. The 7 year old sister recounted that he fell from a wagon onto a grinding belt feeding a silo where ground corn is stored for fodder. The father Carney Luther Harrel and George Martz continued loading corn into the machine.
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Boonsboro
Jonathan Carney Harrel
Jonathan
Clyde Tucker
Tucker
Carney Luther Harrel
George Martz
State Fair Opens in Minnesota for 10 Day Run
State Fair gates opened as workers completed exhibits and stands for the 94th annual event in St Paul. Officials hoped favorable weather and record attendance. livestock halls overflowed with cattle and sheep while the agriculture center dazzled with color. Machinery Hill showcased farming devices and the women’s building offered pies, cakes, and home crafts.
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Agriculture Center
Machinery Hill
Oil Refinery Explosion Rocks Northern Indiana Area
A huge smoke cloud hovered over a shattered residential zone near Standard Oil's refinery in Whiting as flames roared 200 feet inside the plant after the blast. At least 50 houses damaged, three destroyed, with debris and steel sheets strewn across the area. Residents describe shattered windows, flying debris, and fear while authorities assess the scene three hours after the explosion.
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Ind
Standard Oil
Associated Press
George Craig
Indiana
National Guard
American Legion
26 Story Gasoline Cracker Blast Rocks Whiting Plant
A 26 story high octane gasoline cracking installation at the Standard Oil plant in Whiting exploded with terrific force. The blast killed at least two, injured 10, and damaged more than 50 nearby houses. A massive fire followed, with black smoke visible miles away and windows shattered in Crown Point.
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Whiting
Ind
Standard Oil Co. Ind
Grave opened for soldier to see dying father in New York
Nicholas Prestigiacomo an A 2 C stationed in Korea was granted a 30 day leave to return home after learning his father Joseph 54 was critically ill He arrived as the funeral ended and the grave had not yet been covered The health officials waived rules to allow a last glimpse of the father's face.
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New York
Nicholas Prestigiacomo
A. 2.C
Korea
Joseph
Nicholas
Brazil May Handle Portugese Problem
New Delhi authoritative sources said India’s government approved Lisbon’s request that Brazil handle Portugal’s interests. India broke formal ties after the killing of Indian marchers in Portuguese India on August 15.
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India
Nehru
Lisbon
Brazil
Portugal
Youths Die Prank Blast Injures Slumber Party Attendees
Two teens set off dynamite at a Prairie City farm near Galesburg injuring themselves and a neighbor while disrupting Marilyn Tucker's farewell slumber party. John Everly lost an arm and was blinded. Gene Cooper lost part of a hand and suffered leg and chest injuries. The blast barely damaged the house but uprooted a tree, and neighbor James Martin found Everly across the road.
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Galesburg
Ill
John Roger Everly
Gene Cooper
Ralph Tucker
Prairie City
Elder Tuckers
Marilyn
University of Illinois
Tucker
Hugh Erwin
James Martin
Everly
Explosion Rifled Through Homes Shattering Steel Shards
Eyewitnesses describe flying steel shards up to a foot long ripping through houses after a blast. A Standard Oil refinery employee claimed seven workers were always at the still, as one man recalled hearing the blast while hunting with his son near Lowell, Indiana, about 31 miles away.
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Standard Oil Co
Ind
Lowell
Deadlock Seen in China Talks
In Geneva negotiations the United States and the People's Republic of China face a deadlock over the release of 41 American civilians. U.S. Ambassador A Alexis Johnson postponed a planned meeting with Chinese Ambassador Wang Pingnan to next Wednesday.
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Ten Thousand Scouts End 8th World Scout Jamboree
More than 10,000 Boy Scouts will depart Niagara on the Lake Ontario today, ending the 8th World Scout Jamboree and signaling the conclusion of the international gathering.
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Scientist Questions Psychic Claims as Error or Fraud
University of Minnesota researcher Dr. George R. Price argues in Science Magazine that believers in telepathy clairvoyance and other psychic phenomena rely on clerical and statistical errors or fraud until a single experiment proves otherwise He compares magic to science noting careless soldering and leaky seals undermine results and criticizes scientists for avoiding fraud labels in psychic research.
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University of Minnesota
George R. Price
Science Magazine
The
American Assny For the Advancement of Science
Price
London
Lightning Hits Hormel Barn Sparks Big Fire
Lightning started the blaze at Hormel near the main plant two blocks north and destroyed a large storage barn and three hay and straw piles. No injuries or threat to the main plant. damage potentially over 100000 dollars. Fire crews from Austin aided by Hormel guards fought the fire amid a north wind.
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Hormel Pastures
Hormel Guard Force
Austin
Fire Sweeps Chemical Plant Near Carnegie
A large section of the Cargill Corp chemical and oil plant near Carnegie was destroyed by a fire after violent explosions. Firefighters fought flames and exploding drums for hours, with smoke rising high into the sky for over three hours before the blaze was brought under control.
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Pittsburgh
Cargill Corp. Chemical and Oil
Carnegie
Darnedest Thing You Ever Saw Plane Lands on Truck
An Idaho pilot landed his high wing plane on a moving truck top by a highway in Orofino. The truck driver, Rex Yates, and passenger Rex Bowler felt only a small jar as the plane rode along for about 200 yards. No injuries occurred and damage was light. Deputy Sheriff Chris Fredrickson called it the darndest thing you ever saw.
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Orofino
Idaho
Kamiah
Merel Bowler
Lloyd Coons
Bowler
Rex Yates
Stillwater Lineman Electrocuted on Pole
Harold Raduenz 35 a Northern States Power Co lineman was electrocuted Friday after touching a live wire while working on a pole near Otisville 15 miles north of Stillwater He is survived by his mother and six sisters.
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Stillwater
Minn
Harold Raduenz
Northern States Power Co
Otisville
Here
Raduenz
Faure Aims for Peace in Morocco Talks
In Aix les Bains France Premier Edgar Faure and Moroccan leaders continue discussions to reach a broad political agreement over Morocco's future self rule. The Istiqlal Independence Party demanded the return to France of deposed Sultan Mohammed Ben Youssef before joining a coalition.
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Istiqlal Independence Party
France
Mohammed Ben Youssef
Joseph E. Dynan
Aix Les Bains
Edgar Faure
Faure
Pierre July
Morocco
Margaret Truman Arrives in Venice for 10 Day Visit
Margaret Truman arrived in Venice for a 10 day visit, staying to tour historic sites and meet local officials. She will attend cultural events and visit landmarks during her stay.
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Venice
Italy
Margaret Truman
Four Armories to Rise Across Minnesota
The Minnesota Armory Commission approves bids totaling 818 181 for four armories at Hibbing Willmar Chisholm and Marshall. National Guard Bureau approval in Washington is still needed before contracts are final. Bids include Chisholm 204 245 Western Knapp Engineering Co Hibbing 186 500 Bladholm Construction Co Marshall 250 000 H L Staven Co and Willmar 177 436 Southern Construction Co.
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Minnesota Armory Commission
Hibbing
Willmar
Chisholm
Marshall
National Guard Bureau
Washington
Chisholm Armory
Western Knapp Engineering Co
Marshall Armory
Bladholm Construction Co
Hibbing Armory
H. L. Staven Co
Souther Construction Co
St. Paul
Attorney Reveals Client’s Check Still Bouncing
In Santa Fe New Mexico Harold Roberts an attorney said a check from a client he had defended on a bad check charge is still bouncing. He noted the client had been defended successfully in court.
Explosion at Whiting Refinery Kills Child and Hurts Several
Four workers were injured and Richard Glenniak, age 3, was killed when a massive blast at the Standard Oil Refinery fluid hydroformer hurled steel. Other victims include Ronald Glenniak 8 and Frank Glenniak, along with Clarence Grace 5 and Jack Kosarko 23, and John Morrison 33, plus Rockford Kottka 52. The plant had capacity for 50 000 barrels of gasoline daily.
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Whiting
Ind
Standard Oil
Richard Glewniak
Walter Rhea
Ronald Glewniak
Richard
Frank Glewniak
Ronald
Clarence Grace
Jack Kosarko
South Chicago
John Morrison
Calumet City
Rockford Kottka
Hammond
Lake Michigan
Chicago
St. Catherine’s Hospital
Richard Glennink
Frank
Gasoline Price Slashed in War at Little Falls
Gas price war in Little Falls Minnesota lowers rates to 199 cents per gallon at independent stations with trading stamps offered. Standard brands sit at 20.9 cents as independents join broader pricing moves to stabilize costs amid competitive push.
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Little Falls
Minn
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