Des Moines Records 108 Degree Heat Smashes Date Mark
Des Moines hit 108 degrees at 4:21 p.m. Tuesday the hottest since 1936 and tied the date record for 108. Morning low 76 matched 1914 for the date. Health officials warned elderly people about heat stress during the Iowa State Fair Senior Citizens Day. about 500 visited Red Cross for cooling and 150 treated. eight area hospital treatments reported with no serious cases.
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Sioux City
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U S admits aiding Nazi Barbie and apologizes to France
The United States acknowledged that Army intelligence officers helped Gestapo chief Klaus Barbie flee to Bolivia after World War II and hindered war crimes prosecutions. The Justice Department report faulted Army Counter Intelligence Corps officials for protecting Barbie, prompting a State Department apology to France where Barbie faces charges.
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Israel to redeploy from Lebanon in a single move within days
Lt Gen Moshe Levy announced Israel will pull back from the Chouf Mountains and Beirut area in one operation, not stages. Defense Minister Arens said Israelis hope to avoid further bloodletting as the Lebanese army assumes order. Levy noted a fixed date but refused to disclose it, stressing the redeployment should be done in one piece to limit Israeli responsibility for ensuing chaos.
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Dentist Weds Manicurist Stir Friction With Flair
A playful quip notes the wedding of a dentist and a manicurist sparking ongoing teeth and nails humor. The line frames domestic friction as a light tongue in cheek clash over beauty and care.
Linn County faces possible legal action over contaminated road oil
Iowa officials review steps after three Linn County roads were treated with oil containing styrene and naphthalene to curb dust. Residents reported headaches and throat irritation. no dioxin or PCB found. Roads reopened after state clearance and tests.
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Mary Burke
Szette
Des Moines
Linn County
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Robins Road
Hiawatha
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Iowa City
Roger Splinter
LeRoy Soukup
Jerry Rattenberg
State Agency
Manchester
War on Blight expands to ban kids on lawns in East Orange
East Orange Mayor Thomas H. Cooke Jr extends his urban cleanup push by banning children from playing on front lawns of apartment buildings. Inspector Frank Palermo cites blighted appearances and warns landlords. about 100 summonses issued since June and over 300 warning letters sent. A jailed landlord cited for violations is noted.
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Cooke
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