Fire Devastates Brussels Store Amid Middle East Tension
A massive blaze gutted the L Innovation department store in Brussels during American week, killing at least 16 and injuring 100 as pro Communist protests and threats of war surged in the Middle East. U Thant arrived in Cairo to urge restraint while nations warned Americans to leave the region. The Gulf of Aqaba closure threat and U.S. and U.K. warnings heightened tensions as Israel considered action against Syria and Jordan.
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Tama Packing sale to Swift and Co completes
The Tama Packing Co transitions to Swift and Co of Chicago after a $700,000 sale for 212.5 acres and the unfinished plant. Receivers sign the deed as Tama under receivership. The court authorized additional Tama property sales totaling $25,000 and recommended paying $55,746.70 from the proceeds.
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Budget Shift May Limit Future Highway Construction
Highway Director Joseph Coupal warned the joint appropriations subcommittee that moving 11.1 million dollars a year from administration to road-building would cut highway construction by 23 million annually starting July 1. Chief Engineer Howard Gunnerson accompanied Coupal as he said the shift would reduce planning, inspection, and right-of-way work, and that two subcommittee recommendations were nonsensical.
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Blank report cards at ten-cent store?
A child asks at a neighborhood shop if blank report cards are available, capturing a humorous exchange about school supplies in a concise vignette from 1967.
Attacks during truce toll rise in Vietnam
Red attacks during Buddha birthday truce kill 10 Americans and wound 17 as 24 hours of fighting surface across Vietnam. U.S. planes downed, another Mig shot, four pilots missing. incidents noted in the first 12 hours of the cease-fire and a risky pattern of violations across zones. Continues on page 7.
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East Iowa Soldier Killed in Vietnam
Pfc. Eugene Ward 20 son of Mr and Mrs Ambrose Ward of between Maynard and Fayette was killed Saturday in fighting in the Mekong delta Vietnam. His parents received word Monday.
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Joe Bodensteiner
Ossian
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Cedar Rapids votes to proceed with housing referendum
Cedar Rapids will hold its June 12 public housing referendum despite a state bill reshaping referendum rules. Mayor Bob Johnson defended letting voters decide, noting petitions could trigger an election if needed. The council reaffirmed the plan amid opposition from local Realtors.
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Brockton Armored Truck Heist By Three Gunmen
Three masked robbers seized a Brink's armored truck outside a Brockton bank using machine guns and fled with cash and checks estimated between 430000 and 700000. Bank officials gave varying totals while guards were bound and held in a restroom. two guards were treated for bruises.
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Cole
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Morton urges defusing war fever over Vietnam policy
Sen Morton warns war fever could trigger total world holocaust if Vietnam victory is pursued. He cites polls showing 45 percent favor all-out victory and urges Johnson to inform the public of options. Morton argues total victory would mean total war with China and risks a dangerous domestic backlash.
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Living Cost Rise Misses Six Month Peak in April
The Labor Department reports living costs rose 0.3 percent in April, the sharpest since six months. Commissioner Arthur Renee notes the economy is not yet out of the woods, but predicts about a 2.5 percent rise for the year, versus 3.3 percent last year.
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