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Cedar Rapids Gazette in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1967

Page

24

East German Train Crash Kills 79 Near Magdeburg

Rescue workers aided 54 injured passengers after a double decker East German train struck a fuel truck at a grade crossing in Magdeburg. The truck exploded, engulfing Landenweddingen station, which burned out as officials confirmed 79 dead per ADN.

Magdeburg ADN Landenweddingen

Western plot mirrors Middle East water dispute in 1967 tale

A farmer named Jake fights water rights amid hostile neighbors led by Red Boris and Abdullah. Big Sam and the Cattlemen’s Association try mediation, but locals fear war and erosion of land as Jake ultimately seizes surrounding holdings. The piece satirically mirrors real conflicts, ending with stalemate and looming gunplay.

U.N Middle East United Nations Jake Red Boris Big Sam Abdullah Sam Cattlemen's Assn Cattlemen’s Association Boris Assa

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