Poland Invaded 25 Years Ago. War Devastation Across Europe
Paris dispatch recalls the start of World War II on September 1, 1939 as German blitzkrieg drives into Poland. The author notes the Reichstag war declaration, the blackout across Europe, and the death toll surpassing 20 million by May 1945. Destruction spans Rotterdam to Berlin with Soviet influence expanding westward.
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Poland
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Berlin
Soviet Union
Turning Point in Cold War Seen In Test Ban Anniversary
Moscow marks the one year since the Moscow nuclear test ban treaty, hailed as a turning point though expectations were high. Soviet leaders call the accord an important step toward easing tensions while wary of the impact of the upcoming U.S. election on thaw efforts. The piece places the pact amid a broader panorama of postwar events and fear of renewed conflict.
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UPI
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Dean Rusk
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Washington
London
Mrs Chaney Home Hit In Mississippi Night Attack
The mother of slain civil rights worker James Chaney says shots were fired from a passing car and a Molotov cocktail struck her Mississippi home late one night. No injuries or major damage reported. COFO members placed a guard and FBI notified.
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Andrew Goodeman
New York
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Goosefish Almost Bites Boy in Nan tasket Beach Incident
Ten year old Bobby by of Dorchester was nearly swallowed by a 30 pound goosefish at Nantasket Beach. The fish grabbed his forearm, leaving scratches. he was treated with bandages. Natural Resources official Sam Ameen identified the creature and explained typical behavior and risks to divers.
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Samuel Kagan
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Auto Deaths Set Record For July
July traffic deaths reached 4,410, the highest monthly toll on record according to the National Safety Council. Howard Pyle warned of a growing traffic fatality problem as the seven month total rose to 25,630, with an expected Labor Day weekend death toll between 490 and 590.
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API
National Safety Council
Howard Pyle
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Safety Council
United States
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First Day School Tensions and Preparation Tips
An education specialist advises on easing the first day jitters for students. Parents should reassure children about their teachers, focus on relationships, and use a clean slate mindset. Plan study and play, prepare clothing, uniforms if required, and buy only school specified supplies to avoid waste.
Cuban Exiles Form New Group in Miami
A new Cuban exile faction called the Cuban Combatants formed in Miami as part of a larger exile network. Spokesman David Cabezas Jr. said the group seeks a maximum effort to spur a revolt by Castro's militia, citing plots and arrests of Cuban officers while noting five leaders including three in Cuba.
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UPI
Fidel Castro
David Cabezas Jr
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Cabezas
Cuba
Mother Kills Three Of Her Children by Fire
In Chamblee Georgia a mother Kath erine Martin 28 killed her three daughters Jean 6 Susan 3 and infant Sarah 18 months and set herself ablaze. Steve Martin eight who survived the attack is in Georgia Baptist Hospital with burns over 40 percent of his body. Police said the motive related to a divorce filing from James Martin.
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Atlanta
UPI
Steve Martin
Steve
Katherine Martin
Georgia Baptist Hospital
Martin
James
De Gaulle Says Viet Nam Mess Proves U.S. Should Quit
Paris keeps up a sharp critique as the Viet Nam crisis deepens. De Gaulle asserts the Vietnamese quagmire shows there is no military victory and urges a new Geneva conference with major powers including Communist China and other states to resolve the war. He cites Maj. Gen. Nguyen Khanh's resignation as validating his stance.
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United States
Geneva
China
Southeast Asia
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Indochina
South Viet Nam
Gulf of Tonkin
Paris Designers Uncover Fashions For Fall And Winter
Paris designers released photographs from their fall and winter showings confirming a look with long loose suit jackets fuller skirts close fitting coiffures and heavy trouser emphasis. Jacket lengths vary midship to three quarter with belted styles.
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UPD
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