Shipwrecked French Pair Rescued After Island Ordeal
Henri and Jose Bourdens survived three months on a tropical island and three days afloat in a waterlogged raft after their yacht was wrecked near Bathurst Island. They endured starvation, sea snails, and a mangrove swamp before a passing crew aboard the Betty Jane located the pair and pulled them to safety. The couple planned to resume their voyage to France once recovered.
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Wote
Darwin
Australia
Henri
Jose Bourdens
Bathurst Island
Arwin
Henri Bourdens
Turtle Nest
As Bourdens
Bath
France
Hurst Island
Mrs. Bourdens
Bourdens
Betty Jane
Singapore
Timor
Girl Survives After Four Days In Locked House With Deceased Mother
Three year old Susan Radcliffe lived in a sealed home with her dead mother for four days. The epilepsy died mother, Leslie Radcliffe, 22, reportedly died in sleep. Susan, weakened and unable to reach food, was rescued by police with the help of a deaf neighbor's house fire. She will live with her father after treatment.
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Oldham
England
UPI
Susan Radcliffe
Susan
Leslie Radycliffe
Cedar Rapids men initiated into Phi Delta Theta at Iowa State
Three Cedar Rapids residents have been initiated into Phi Delta Theta at Iowa State University. The new members are Marty Strasburger of 2440 Fifth Avenue SE, Steve Ovel of 739 Twenty Ninth Street NE, and Roger Sachs of 216 Twenty Sixth Street NW.
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Cedar Rapids
Towa State University
Phi Delta Theta Fraternity
Marty Strasburger
Fifth Avenue
Steve Ovel
Twenty Ninth Street
Roger Sachs
Twenty - Sixth Street
People of Juda Plead For Privacy
The Juda community held quiet memorials for nine girls killed in a jet crash during a pre graduation trip to New Orleans. About 1,500 mourners attended services in the school gym where the seniors were to receive diplomas in May. Parents spoke softly as cameras rolled and survivors prepared for graduation May 26.
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Uda
Wis
Juda
Melvin J. Nickel
New Orleans
Wisconsin
Mr. Nickel
Kenneth Wittlief
Beatrix to Birth Heir Amid Dutch Royal Watch
Crown Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands is expected to give birth within two weeks at Drakensteyn Castle. A male heir would be first in line after Beatrix and could boost waning royal support, with ceremonies and royal attendants planned for the birth.
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House of Orange
Beatrix
van Amsberg
Claus
Drakensteyn Castle
Cou
Ple
Holland
W. P. Plate
Utrecht University
J. F. Nuboer
Prince Claus
Juliana
Prince Bernhard
Irene
Margriet
Christine
Talking Newspapers: A New Aid at Nursing Homes
A nursing home in Phoenix introduces tape recorded news sessions to stimulate mental health and combat isolation. The program, started at Kivel Nursing Home, uses 30 minute broadcasts to inform patients about current events and local issues, fostering discussion and civic awareness.
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EW York
UPI
Kivel Nursing
Phoenix
Ariz
Berlatsky
Vietnam
Far East
Rockefeller Newlyweds Secluded at California Resort
John D. Rockefeller IV and his wife Sharon Percy rested in seclusion at a Palm Springs estate owned by Gov. Winthrop Rockefeller. The couple, married in Chicago, plan to continue their honeymoon in the Orient after a brief stay. Senator Percy attended memorial services for Emily Guyer, Sharon’s stepmother and the late twin Valerie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palm Springs
Calif
UPI
John D
Jay) Rockefeller IV
Sharon Lee Percy
Winthrop Rockefeller
Arkansas
Young Rockefeller
West Virginia
Miss Percy
Charles H. Percy
Chicago
Emily Guyver
Percy
Loraine
Sharon
Guyer
Chicago Art Institute
Valerie
Sen
Altadena
Washington
Bid Opening for Belle Plaine City Hall Planned
Belle Plaine city council will open bids for the new city hall on April 19. The project must be completed by October 1.
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Belle Plaine
Night cream massage for glowing skin in early twenties
From the early twenties, bedtime massage with a vitalizing night cream helps soften surface skin dryness and fine lines. Apply Clay vitalizing night cream to cheeks forehead and throat and work it into the skin with upward strokes then remove with a tissue for enhanced complexion loveliness.
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Society For Women
Hell
Thomas Quigleys
Thomas Quigey
Wilson Avenue
Texas
Germany
Olin
Clayton Hoppe
Sfc
Garmisch
Henry Hanken
Sat. Sun
Tastbrunner
PHI Delta Theta
James R. Polk
David Jansisen
Jeffrey Hunter
KCRG-1
By Patrick Harden
Wuaiy Sweauinas
Eugene Berlatsky
Rockefeller
Orient
Troy
First Street
University Museum
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
T. S. Quinn
Lebanon
New York
Tuscany
Italy
Rome
Berlow
Margaret Merril
Martin
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