Eight Family Members Die After Hurricane Carla Hits Gulf Coast
Eight members of a family were found dead in Freeport Texas after Hurricane Carla and its flood aftermath swept across the Gulf Coast. The toll rose to 35 dead across four states as floods and winds lashed Texas Oklahoma Kansas Missouri and Illinois.
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Missouri
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Illinois
Wisconsin
Michigan
Measles Vaccine Shows 100 Percent Protection in Trials
A field trial in Philadelphia involving 605 children reports 100 percent protection against measles from a new vaccine developed by Dr. Enders and tested by Children's Hospital and the University of Pennsylvania. If approved, Merck plans to market it next year. reactions were mild.
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Children’s Hospital
Merck, Sharp and Dohme Laboratories
University of Pennsylvania
John Enders
Boston
Joseph Stokes
Children’s
Eleven Relief Workers Report Drop in Attendance
Eleven Linn county relief workers showed up for work Thursday at 8 am while sixteen had been told to report. Seven of those reporting receive relief through the Soldiers' Commission and four on straight relief. One crew cleared fence for College Community road, two crews were sent to county shops at Marion and Mt. Vernon. The turnout was better than last week, as Supervisor Sco laro announced possible criminal prosecution for able bodied men who refused to work for scrip.
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Linn County
College Community Road
Marion
Mt. Vernon
Anthony R. Scolaro
Industrial Output Stays Rising to New August High
The Federal Reserve reports industrial production rose from 112 in July to 113 in August, a new record. Output for August was 13 percent higher than in 1957, which is the base index year.
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Washington
Federal Reserve Board
Grand Jury Finds No Backing for Wittke Charges
The Linn county grand jury ruled Rudolph Wittke's charges against the Cedar Rapids police department are without foundation. Wittke, a 31 year old candidate for safety commissioner, accused officers of 11 violations on Sept. 5, 1961. The panel heard Wittke testify but found no first hand proof or written statements to support his allegations.
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Linn County Grand Jury
Rudolph Wittke
Wittke
Grand Jury
West German Planes Stray and Land in Berlin
Two West German fighter planes on a return from maneuvers in France landed at Tegel airport in West Berlin after flying over East German territory. A French official said the planes diverted for help and reached Tegel, the French airfield in West Berlin.
Spaak to Meet Khrushchev on De militarized Zone Idea
Belgian Foreign Minister Spaak is expected to meet Premier Khrushchev in Moscow next week. Officials say the talks will center on ideas for a demilitarized zone along both sides of the Iron Curtain.
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Moscow
Thursiday
Spaak
Khrushchev
Chuckle Overheard Jibe About Depth on Surface
A witty remark about depth on the surface and shallowness below triggers a chuckle. The quip contrasts outward appearance with inner substance in a light, humorous tone.
Frost Warning As Cooler Air Hits Iowa
The Associated Press reports a frost warning for southern and southwestern Iowa as a cold front lowers temperatures. Nighttime lows drop to the 30s in western areas and 40s in eastern sections while rainfall ends after a heavy two day storm totals 5.27 inches with Dubuque near 9 inches. Strong north winds push temperatures into the 40s statewide with high readings near 53 in Davenport and 40 in Council Bluffs.
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Iowa
Dubuque
Cedar Rapids
Council Bluffs
Davenport
Gromyko Set for Talks on Berlin and German Peace
Russia said Foreign Minister Gromyko is ready to exchange views with U S Secretary of State Rusk on German problems and may meet at the U N General Assembly. Western allies consider proposing an East West conference on Berlin and Germany with terms not limited to Russia's plan.
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France
West Germany
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Moscow
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U.N
Russians Fire No 10 Nuclear Test Near Novaya Zemlya
Washington AP says the Soviet Union detonated its tenth atmospheric nuclear test near Novaya Zemlya. The device yielded several megatons making it one of the largest in the series. AEC chief Glenn Seaborg stated the U S is close to pace with Russia in large weapons while underground testing continues.
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Atomic Energy Commission
Arctic
Novaya Zemlya
AEC
Russia
Glenn Seaborg
Joint
Congressional Atomic Committee
U.S
Hiroshima
Nagasaki
Kennedy Drops Nomination of George Woods for Aid Chief
A Capitol Hill source said President Kennedy reluctantly dropped plans to nominate George Woods of First Boston Corp as foreign aid chief. The move followed congressional leaders warning the nomination could provoke a Senate fight amid concerns over Woods ties to the Dixon-Yates contract in the 1950s.
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Kennedy
George Woods
New York
Capitol Hill
Senate
Woods
Association of Woods’ Company
First Boston Corp
Dixon- Yates
Chief Told Get Action Or Get Out
Des Moines Iowa state officials warned C E Ben Fowler longtime head of the civil defense system to produce a suitable plan within 90 days or be replaced. Gov Norman Erbe voiced dissatisfaction with Iowa civil defense saying there is no coordinated state program despite local efforts. The board indicated a full report from Fowler is due October 13 and hinted a new director could be secured if compliance fails.
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DES Moines
UPI
C. E
Ben’’ Fowler
Norman Erbe
Fowler
State Civil Defense Board
Theystem
Iowa Civil Defense System
Iowa
Erbe
State Civil Defense Administration
Czech Troops Moved to East Germany Amid Berlin Crisis
A Czech newspaper Svobodne Listy reports Czech troops moved to East Germany amid the Berlin crisis. The piece notes widespread panic buying in Czechoslovakia and says demobilization has been halted while reservists are recalled.
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UPI
East Germany
Berlin
Svobodne Listy
Czechoslovakia
Massachusetts girl helps smuggle grandmother out of East Berlin
Evelyn Grimes, 19, described how she dazzled border guards at the Friedrich strasse checkpoint to aid her stepfather Peter Grimes in smuggling Evelyn's East German grandmother to West Berlin. The pair used talk and makeup to disguise the mission, while the grandmother changed clothes in the moving car and avoided notice from four police at the border.
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UPI
Massachusetts
West Ber
Evelyn Grimes
Evelyn
Peter Grimes
Scarlet Pimpernel
Friedrichstrasse
Grimes
Auguste Schroeder
Monica
Lexington
Mass
Concord
Frau Schroeder
U.S
West Berlin
Italy
Nassenheide
East Berlin
FBI
Germany
Bigger, Better BOOOOOMS Shake Cedar Rapids Area
An unscheduled sonic boom rattled windows and nerves at about 8:40 p.m. Wednesday, described as the loudest yet in Cedar Rapids. Bunker Hill air force base warned another boom may occur along a Cedar Rapids to St. Louis line between 11:15 p.m. Thursday and 3:15 a.m. Friday.
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Bunker Hill Air Force Base
St. Louis
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