Berserk airman kills three at Manston base in England
An airman at the Manston fighter base in southern England went berserk firing with two pistols, killing three and wounding several others. He commandeered a car, fled to a beach, was cornered by police, wounded, and reportedly died by his own act. Names identified include Airman 2C Napoleon Green and others among American and British personnel.
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Manston
England
South England
Air Force
Royal Air Force
U_ S_ Air Force
Bluffs Man Dies After Kansas Crash
A Council Bluffs man died of injuries from a wreck near Wa Keeney Kansas early Monday. His brother Homer R Hamilton 63 of Red Oak was hurt. A sister Maggie MacKenne 37 of Fremont Neb was killed. Survivors include son Richard of Council Bluffs and multiple brothers and sisters. Funeral services set for 2 pm Friday at Persia.
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Council Bluffs
Waeeney
Kan
Eighth Ave
Homer R. Hamilton
Red Oak
Trew
Maggie MacKenne
Fremont
Fufis
Richard
Homer R
Alie
Hastings
Harry
Macedonnia
Ela
Stafford
Tex
Lou Ives
Lula Davis
Grenwood
Ora Blomer
Stadard
Persia
Nixon Plans Middle East Good Will Tour
Vice President Richard Nixon will tour the Middle East and several African nations likely in November to foster friendship and goodwill with the United States. Officials said the trip aims at no specific policy, aside from strengthening relations and stability in the region. Possible future visit to the Soviet Union is discussed but unconfirmed.
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Washington
Richard Nixon
Middle East
White House
Nixon
Israel
Middle Eastern
Diplomate
Horeover
United States
Soviet Union
Oh no country for me asks aunt for farm stay
A boy resists a week on his aunt’s farm saying he dislikes thrashing machines and prefers hand work, noting it’s bad enough at home.
Governor asks ASC to permit sale of stored corn
Gov Leo Hoegh urged state and county ASC officials at their annual meeting to allow sale of stored corn to Iowa buyers. He noted two feeder areas want to purchase the corn but it is not yet available. Farmers want No 4 corn which sells cheaper than higher grades.
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Des Moines
Leo Hoegh
Iowa
Fie
ASC
Tightening Of Steel Picture
New York buyers face scarce steel as industry pledges no immediate relief. Trade publication notes production may rise but customer demand remains weak, with any price drops unlikely. Northeastern regions may see continued tightness into the fourth quarter amid flooding and supply concerns.
Thundershowers Forecast for Southwest Town
Weather forecast calls for thundershowers in Southwest Town with showers starting Wednesday afternoon and night. Thursday looks dry with a high near 95. Tuesday and Wednesday rainfall did not materialize in most areas, while Iowa and Minnesota saw scattered totals from Estherville to Kanawha and beyond as low pressure moved south.
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Estherville
Algona
Eldora
Jewell
Kanawha
Popejoy
Williams
Minnesota
Towa
Vandals Cause $5,000 Damage at Woodland Cemetery
Des Moines officials call the act the worst in memory as almost 1 grave stone is overturned at Woodland Cemetery. Custodian Don Wright says several stones were broken beyond repair and total damage may reach $5,000. Gates were locked Monday night. vandals reportedly climbed the fence.
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Vandanan
Woodland Cemetery
Don Wright
Paul Sandahin
Parks
Wright
Siamese Twins Die in Lebanon Birth Tragedy
Siamese twin girls born to Mrs Glonai Ponessa about 24 in Lebanon died Tuesday about an hour after delivery at Lebanon Hospital. the death occurred shortly after their birth in Lebanon, Pennsylvania.
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Lebanon Pa
Glonai Ponessa
Lebanon
Leban
Lon Hoenstal
Call 60,000 Reservists To French Colors
Paris reports 60 000 reservists mobilized to bolster forces in Morocco and Algeria as Edouard Faure and Rene Coty rush to Paris for urgent talks on crisis. French casualties rise with an estimated 200 killed in clashes. In North Africa troops conduct cleanup operations amid mounting political dissension and Morocco crisis.
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France
Morocco
Algeria
Edgar Faure Ami
Rene Coty
Alger
Faure
French North Africa
Tus
Moroccan Nationa
Preatier
Regency Council
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Nailsrs
Counci Moulay Arafa
Mohammed Ben
Mediterranean
Foreign Legion
West Africa
Atlas Mountains
Soviet Embassy Denies Matskevich Held CE Role
The Soviet Embassy in Washington rejected a report that Vladimir Matskevich, head of the visiting arm delegation, ever served as a chief executive official. A Soviet official said Matskevich began as a livestock minister and later held Ukrainian Agricultural posts, with no connection to a top CE office.
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Washington
Vladimir Na
Ministry of Internal Affairs
Hhe
Vich
Kharkov
Ukraiian
Repub! Zinchuk
Matskevich
Fire Causes Thirty Thousand Dollar Loss at Suit & Co
A Tuesday night fire at the Suit and Co plant in Sioux City caused about 30 000 dollars in damage. The blaze appeared to start in the sun house and was confined to that area.
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Sioux City P
Suit & Co
Paciac
Sun House
Move Under Way for School Bond Election Call
A Citizens League for an Adequate School System launches a drive to petition the school board to call a special election on bonds for additional school space. About 30 members meet at Commun Hall and 200 petitions are prepared, needing 1 126 signatures to trigger a vote.
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Iclass
Commun Hall
Longfellow School
Fred Berg
S. Sid St
PTA
Civ
Wendel Hagerman
Broadway
PTA Council
Air Force plane may set first official speed record
An Air Force flight near Palmdale, piloted by Coil, is claimed to have achieved a speed around 809 miles per hour, potentially breaking the sound barrier. Edwards Base and the Tromoscon Trophy are linked to the upcoming Philadelphia event on September 5. The prior record stood at 734 miles per hour set by Peter Everest in a YF-100 Super Sabre at Edwards in October 1953.
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Washington
Air Force
Sa. 8
Coil
Mies
Hanes
Palmdale
Edwards Air Force Base
Wil
National Airwe
Philadelphia
Tromoscon
Auto Victim Foxda Nat Strunk Killed Near Fonda
Nat Strunk of near Fonda died Tuesday evening when his car left a graded road about six miles east of here. He was alone in the vehicle.
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FOXDA
Nat Strunk
Near
Fonda
Here
Strunk
Glenwood Man Hert Run One Car Crash
Huffman 31 of Glenwood reported in satisfactory condition at Mercy Hospital County Bluffs after a 5 am crash on a county road between Mincola and Glenwood. He suffered a left leg fracture and bruises. Mills County Sheriff's Office investigates.
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Glenwoor
Erman Huffman
Glemood
Mercy Hoeptal
Councy Bluffs
Mills County Sherff
Huffman
Mincola
Glenwood
More Liquor Permits Issued In Dubuque County
The Iowa attorney general reports the latest list of federal retail liquor dealer permits issued for Dubuque County taverns. Six days ending Aug 2 added 45 licenses, with totals rising to 66 for the current period and 136 previously. state raids aim to curb illegal sales. Asst Atty Gen Kent Emery follows up raids in Davenport after recent restaurant searches.
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Attorney General's Office
s.Aday
Brea
Federal Bureau of Internal Revenue
Dayton Countryman
Kent Emery
Scot County
Davenport
Davienport
Attorney General Office
Countesman
LeMars
Remsen
Teverns
Canton County
Woodbury
Powitlamie
Scott
Novice Showman Captures Swine Honors at Shelby County Fair
Harlan exhibitor Kenneth Haecensen won purple in market swine with a grand champion hog. He also claimed champion litter and reserve pen-of-three. Jackson Jets Club member, Haecensen, his first show, while Lary Knudsen and Lyie Knudsen placed in other swine divisions. Beef and dairy events led to Thursday baby beef judging as the fair runs through Sunday.
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Harlan
Kenneth Haecensen
Shelby Cou Fair
Haecensen
Jacksom Jets Club
Lary Knudsen
Manilla
Lyie
Robert Miller
Eisenhower declares crusade for peace with Geneva ahead
President Eisenhower told the American Bar Association that the United States is on a crusade for peace but cannot accept Russian wrongs that infringe the rights of men and nations. He praised John Marshall as a model for judicial independence and warned nominees must uphold the Constitution.
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America
Douglas B
Cornell
Philadelphia
Eisenhower
Amenea
Germany
An Tal
Association
John Mar
Flood Relief Funding Sought From Congress and Agencies
The White House and congressional leaders seek 50 to 100 million dollars for flood relief to aid the North East without a special session. Army engineers mobilize manpower to remove hazards and restore public order as agencies prepare aid measures and potential loans.
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Washington
Tanemace
Iowa commission plans grading contracts for state highways
The Iowa Highway Commission says grading contracts for Highways 59 and 100 will be set in September with work slated to begin this fall on Highway 39 from Henderson Corner to Highway 6 and the remaining section to Highway 59. Paving plans include 22 miles in 1956 if funds allow, with total project cost between 2 and 3.5 million dollars.
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Henderson Corner
Highway 6
Highway 59
Council Gluffs
Henderson Einer
Oakland
Council Bluffs
Emerson
Griswold
Frank Field
Shenandoah
Imogene Corner
Missouri Line
General Telephone Gary & Co Merge Agreement Reported
General Telephone Corp and The Gary & Co announce a merger agreement. The firms hold assets of about 480 million dollars and serve 1.851 million and 385 thousand phones respectively across multiple states. Share exchange would be Gary stock for General shares. Gary stockholders receive 15,735 out of Gary stock proposed for redemption. A special meeting for merger approval is set for September 23 with a 335 per share price noted.
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York
General Telephone Corp
Gary & Co
Donald C. Peaer
General
Frank
Gary
Hone
Communiications &Eid
Theodore Gery
Cawich
Merzer Rail
Gary Stock
General Teephow
Mercer
Garv Frst
Strethalder
Forecasts may improve for floods says Weather Bureau
Weather Bureau officials say they expect major gains in forecasting disastrous floods within years. They admit current knowledge is insufficient but note Congress approved 40 million dollars for the year starting July to fund research and advances in meteorology.
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Washington Weather Bureau
Congress
Flood Relief Fund Total Reaches 263
Local Red Cross flood relief effort gains momentum with 283 dollars received by Wednesday. Linda Gale, executive secretary, urged donations of any amount and asked checks be made payable to the Fund Relief Fund and American Red Cross for credit to the local office. The funds will be sent to National Red Cross headquarters for earmarked use in the flood area.
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Pottawattamie
Red Cross
Linda Gale
Petrie County
National
Red Cress
Nixon To Speak At ISEA Convention
Vice President Richard M Nixon will address the annual convention of the Town State Education Assn in Des Moines on November 3. Charles R Martin, executive secretary, said an attendance of about 1,000 is expected at Veterans Memorial Auditorium. Newsreport.
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Des Moines
Richard M Nison
Town State Education Assn
Association
Charles R. Martin
Veterans Memorial Auditorium
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