Syrian Border Tension Stems From Longstanding Grudge
Beir ut Lebanon report notes Syrians blame Turkey over the Alexandria Iskenderun dispute. The border area, tied to the historic Sanjak of Alexandria, has seen weekly incidents since the 1930s when Alexandretta was ceded to Turkey, fueling ongoing border police tension and mistrust between Damascus and Ankara.
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Tom Masterson
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Lebanon
Turkey
Medierra
Alexandretia
Iskenderun
Alexandrtta
Sanjak
Alexandra
Svnia
Drital
France
Trex
Syria
Alexandretta
Sanjaks
Tension on the Turkish border with Syria grows
Report from Damascus notes widespread public calm while officials privately flag concern over Turkish moves. An expert group in London cites Soviet involvement and warns a Syrian strike could unleash massive retaliation. Observers in Washington and Cairo weigh risks as regional actors react to shifting alliances.
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Tuckey
Turkey
Syria
U. S
Damasseus
London
Cign
Washington
United Fund leaders discuss agency favorites and future plans
Lester L. Johnson, co chair of the special gifts division, asks about favorites among 17 United Fund agencies. He cites YMCA and Red Cross as meaningful due to past ties and disaster relief, urges inclusive planning, and comments Cedar Rapids and Marion citizens should support rapid completion of the project.
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United Fund
Lester L. Johnson
Chalerman Special Gifts Division
Eestern Boulevard
Harper and McIntire Company
YMCA
Red Cross
Cedar Rapids
Marion Cltizens
Jobxson
Kennedy Wins Dixie Cheers After Stand on Segregation
Kennedy faces a Deep South crowd in Mississippi at a Mississippi Young Democrats rally and receives a standing ovation after stating he accepts the Supreme Court ruling on segregation. He criticizes the Eisenhower-Nixon administration and argues for upholding law in all regions while urging Republicans to reveal their views.
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John Herbers
Jackson
Miss
Kennedy
Fma
Democratic Party
Eisenhower
Nixon
Ruajids
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