France moves to form new Moroccan government
Paris reports the French cabinet aims to negotiate a representative Moroccan government with nationalist leaders led by the Istiqlal party. Premier Faure seeks to complete talks by September 12 to restore peace in French Morocco, amid calls to recall Sultan Ben Youssef and replace him with a regency.
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Paris
Edgar Faure
French
Morocco
Pierre July
Aix Les Bains
Faure
Istiqlal (Independence) Party
Istiqlal
Gilbert Grandval
Grandval
Aix Jes Baens
North African
Democratic Independence Party
PDI
Ben Youssef
France
Madagascar
Ben Youssefs
Mohammed Ben Moulay Arafa
Shell explosion at El Paso picnic kills three children
In El Paso Texas a 9 millimeter shell exploded during a backyard picnic wounding ten others and killing three children Velma Morales George Valdez and Riccardo Lujan. Police say the shell had been left near the fire and believed to have been a discarded dud from a prior outing near Ft Bliss. Fire Chief W E Wood called it one of the worst disasters the city has endured.
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EL Paso Tex
W. E. Wood
Bor
Velma Morales
George Valdez
Riccardo Lujan
Carlos Valdez
Valdez
Ft. Bliss
Muscatine Supervisor Charles B. Drumm Dies in Farm Accident
Charles B. Drumm, 66, a Wilton Township farmer and Muscatine County Board of Supervisors member, died Sunday night from injuries after a farm accident. He was struck on the head by a tree limb and died at a hospital.
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Muscatine
Charles B. Drumm
Wilton Township
Muscatine County
Soviet Farms Suffer Curse Of Bigness
Washington Herbert Pike of Whiting Town says Soviet farms need fewer large self propelled machines and more self propelled farmers. Pike a member of the U S delegation touring Russia spoke in a U S News and World Report interview asserting that Soviet farming suffers from the curse of bigness. He noted fields and labor forces are too large and that some machines are too big. He warned against expectant revolutions or rapid Communist collapse.
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Washington
Herbert Pike
Whiting Town
Pike
Russia
Towa
Sarsfield Sees Higher Balance In Iowa Treasury
DES MOINES Iowa officials expect a stronger state balance by end of the biennium with a forecasted rise of 31 367 659 to about 339 258 713 from 29 991 116 at the start. Comptroller Glenn Sarsfield notes years of deficit spending, aided by rainy day funds, and recounts Hoegh's push to end deficits while seeking new revenue.
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Des Moines
Treasury
Glenn Sarsfield
Iowa
Sarfeld
William 3. Beardsley
Leo Hoeght
Sersfield
Hoegh
Aerial Clash Over Gaza Frontier
Reported Monday a renewed border clash between Egypt and Israel left six dead near the Gaza Sinai frontier. Four Egyptian jets crossed into Israel, one was hit, other planes pursued back. both sides traded two hours of gunfire with no Egyptian casualties noted. The fighting marks the fifth straight day along the coastal area frontier in Palestine.
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Cairo
Egypt
Ieter
Gaza Strip
Israel
Sundar
Jerusalem
Bafa
Gaza
Sinai
Ver Mtory
Itheir
Pale- Stine
Survives 170 Foot Plunge From Edison Bridge
A young mother identified as Mrs Diane Rakett survived a 170 foot fall from the Edison Bridge into the Raritan River. Police said she left her infant in a car nearby before leaping, and a passing tugboat rescued her. Detectives noted several deaths from past bridge plunges, while she recovered.
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Woodbridge
Edison Bridge
Polics
Diane Rakett
Rahwas
iLi
Elmer Krysko
Police Halt Runaway Calf Without Horse on Express Highway
ST LOUIS patrolman Gilbert Kennedy halted a runaway calf after an hour long pursuit on the express highway. He leaned from a moving patrol car and grabbed the calf by its tail, then held on until police and a crowd of bystanders subdued the animal.
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St.louis
Gilbert, iRennedy
Kennedy
Five roadblocks in path of peace highlighted by Nixon
Vice President Nixon told the Veterans of Foreign Wars the five roadblocks to peace are the division of Germany the arms race the iron curtain colonial status of Eastern European satellite states and Moscow directed subversion and espionage He warned real peace awaits Soviet action and stated the next months will reveal Soviet intentions while affability can be faked.
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Boston
Mass
Nixon
Germany
Europe
Moscow
Nixon Seid
VFW
Overshoes Open One Room School Day At Quick
On a damp chilly morning at Quick one room school Hardin No 5 opened after a long summer break with 23 children arriving early Miss Grace Reineke noted it was unusual to have an overshoe day The first day featured handwashing with muddy rubber boots and new pupils including Richard Eames and kindergarteners Deanna Tyhe and Donna Jo Schnoor Also attending were Ray mond Harrison and his siblings Jean and James twins from Nashville Ark The scene included book distributions pledges to the flag and a lively reprise of My Country Tis of Thee as learning resumed.
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Grace Reineke
Hardin No
Pottawaitamie
Imne
Richard Eames
Donald Schnoor
Raymond Harrison
Jean
James
Nashville
Ark
Robert Krohn
Diversion Plan To Resources Council
The Towa State Conservation Commission seeks to divert Mosquito Creek water into Lake Manawa to provide adequate supply at an estimated cost of 2350 000 to 300 000. Funds have been voted by the Iowa Legislature. Bruce Stiles said the council is asked to approve the plans and set September 2 at 1 6 am for a public hearing at the commission offices in Des Moines. He added the council likely will not grant permission to proceed until after the hearing.
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Towa State Conservation Commission
Lake Manawa
Natural Resources Council
Des Moines
Manawa
Iowa
Bruce Stiles
Commission
Explosion Claims Wife as Iowa Man Is Burned
IOWA CITY P Lee Krohn and B Tipton remained in serious condition at University Hospitals after a Saturday kerosene stove explosion and fire in their five room frame home. The 1-year-old wife died, while Krohn saved their month-old baby by tossing the child from a window. He suffered extensive second and third degree burns while trying to rescue his wife. The baby was unhurt aside from a small abdominal burn.
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Iowa City
P—Lee Krown
B. Tipton
University Hospitals
Krotz
County Near Flood Fund Goal in Pottawattamie County
Pottawattamie County was $133 from its $2 260 flood relief goal for six Atlantic seaboard states as of noon Monday. Red Cross chair L Donald Hoffman urged local sub scription saying it benefits victims and preserves county credit. Contributions from Council Bluffs and Avoca aided the total. donations sent to The Nonpareil or American Red Cross.
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Pottawattamie County
L. Donald Hoffman
Red Cross
Atlantic Seacoast
Hoffman
Council Bluffs
Council, Bluffs
Avoca
American Red Cross
N. Main St
Iowa
Broadway Viaduct Post 30 MPH Signs
The Broadway Viaduct Monday was posted with 30 mile an hour speed limit signs. Traffic Officer A R Danielsen said radar checks will follow and that advance warning is being given. Signs are portable at both ends. permanent signs to be posted later in the fall.
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Broadway
Monnday
Traffc
A. R. Danielsen
Danielsen
Chuckle Catches Man's Surprising Second Youth
A humorous quip notes that after turning sixty a man is more surprised by his own thoughts than he was at twenty when he found himself mistaken, reflecting on aging and self awareness with a wry twist.
Big Refinery Fire Burns in Whiting for Third Day
The Standard 68 refinery in Whiting Indiana burned into its third day with two large storage tanks still spewing flames and smoke. A company official said the multi million dollar blaze was well in hand as burned fuels in the blackened area burned out safely. Nearby residents returned home as checks for explosive sewer gases were awaited and many visited a claims office for compensation.
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Whiting
Ind
Indiana
Whitng
See
Don’t Score Here Latest Council Bluff Patent Notes
Fragmentary notes from Council Bluff era 1954 1955 show patents per area with figures on injuries and damages. Entries reference totals like 65a Tad Damages 57.498 and 3179430, with sparse legible identifiers and incomplete accounting details.
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Council Bluff
Lightning Triggers Two Barn Fires Near Avoca
Early Monday two barns near Avoca burned after a lightning strike. The Homer Allen farm, six miles northeast, lost the barn and about 6000 bales of hay with one pig dead. A second fire at Carl Miller’s farm, three and a half miles southeast, damaged about 10 tons of loose hay and over 10 new hay bales. the Avoca Fire Department responded.
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AVOCA
Borh
Harlan
Homer Allen
Here
Francis Petersen
Carl Miller
Avora
Albert Dorscher
Avava Fire Department
New Talks On Disarmament at UN Headquarters
Delegates from the Big Four and Canada gather at United Nations headquarters in New York for a new round of disarmament talks. The meeting tests improved West Russia relations since the Geneva summit as a U.N. subcommittee expands proposals from Geneva and lays groundwork for higher level talks by the Big Four foreign ministers in Geneva on October 27.
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United Nations N.Y. B
Canada
Russia
Geneva
U.N. Disarmament Commission
UN_ headquarters
Ike
Eisenhower
United States
Bulganis
U.S
Reception for newlywed Fischers in Des Moines
Des Moines reports Capt. Harold Fischer Jr. and his bride were honored at a reception hosted by his parents. The event doubled as a reunion with three American fliers and Squadron Leader Andy MacKenzie of Toronto, all released from China this year. The Fischers plan to live in Ames and attend Iowa State College in the fall. their marriage was announced at Maxwell AFB on July 30.
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Des Moines
Harold Fischer Jr
Svea City
Fischer
Amercan
Andy MacKenzie
Toronto
Canada
MacKenzie
Pumald’ Parks
Omana
Lyle Cameron
Lincoln
China
Edward Helier
Wernewood
Parks
Cameron
Hoejler
Fischers
Ames
Iowa State College
Maxwell Airo Force Base
Montgomery
Ala
Appeal Hearing For Hoden To Review Suspension
The Civil Service Commission will hold an appeal hearing at 2 pm on Sept 16 at City Hall over Lt A J Hoden's five day suspension for alleged misconduct. Lt Hoden, 3405 Fifth Ave, was suspended Aug 19 by Police Chief Earl Miller and seeks to rescind the suspension and restore five days pay. He is listed as a medical patient at Jennie Edmundson Hospital in good condition.
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City Hall
C Service Commission
A. J. Tdack Heden
Fifth Ave
Max Peters
Lt. Heden
Earl Miller
Civil Service Commission
Lt. Hoden
Jennie Edmundson Hospital
Missouri State Fair Sets New Attendance Record
At Sedalia Missouri the 33rd Missouri State Fair drew 341 143 visitors over nine days ending Sunday The prior record was 497 317 set last year and the nine day event closed with the new total announced.
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Sedalia Mo
Temperatures Drop In Southwest Iowa as Rain Relieves Heat
Cooler air moves through Iowa after a heat wave as a Monday rain dampens the heat leaving expectations of more pleasant readings. The Weatherman forecasts 85 for Tuesday while rainfall totals vary across counties from a trace to around half an inch and a potential twister sighting is noted near Highway 373.
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Help Save
Farm Bureau
Kari Ramberz
County Extension Office
Omaha
George Halacik
Avenue D
Iowa School For the Deaf
Towa
North Dakota
Des Moines
Iowa
Sac City
Fort Dodge
Sioux City
Washington, D.C
Weather Bureau
New England
High Jumping Moose Killed After Car Collision
NEWCASTLE NEW BRUNSWICK A high jumping moose lost its life Sunday after failing to clear a Newcastle driver’s car. The animal burst from the woods as Gerry Donahue and a friend drove by, leaping onto the car roof and badly damaging it. Donahue and a passenger escaped injury. The moose broke a leg and was shot by a mounted police constable.
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Newcastle
N. B
Here
Gerry
Donahue
Rain Spoils Attendance At Iowa State Fair Day
Rain showers swept the Iowa State Fair as cattle judging and contests opened. Attendance measured at about 30,000 versus 51,000 last year on the same day, with Sunday tally near 58,000, while Fair Secretary L B Cunningham noted the weather may lift spirits. Open class judging began for cattle swine and sheep and the women’s baked goods division handed out prizes. Auto racing dominated Monday with Farm Family Day set for Tuesday and horse races. Prizes went to Mrs. Oscar Vik, Mrs. Lyle Risvold, Mrs. Homer Henry, and Loreen Woods in junior and adult baking contests.
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Des Moines
L. B. Cunningham
Iowa
Cunningham
Eisenhower
G. L Farm Family
Oscar Vik
Onawa
Lyle Risvold
Homer Henry
Norwalk
Loreen Woods
Eagie Grove
Defer Hire of Special Aide in Lake Litigation
Des Moines council deferred a request from the attorney general to hire a special assistant attorney general. Mein Horst chaired, seeking study on economy and necessity of a full-time assistant. The inquiry centers on land acquisition and condemnation near Harlan for Rose State Park.
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Lake
Des Moines
Attorney General
State Executive Council
Mein Sonhorst
Leo Hoegh
Daxten Countryman
Council
George Hariey
Harlan
Handelization
Prame Rose State Park
Guardsman Fires Penitentiary Shots in Nebraska
Lincoln Neb. P Warden Joseph B Bovey said Monday several shots were fired by a National Guardsman on duty inside the Nebraska Penitentiary Sunday night. Bovey said he presumed the shots were to quell a possible uprising but declined to release details until he read the commanding officer’s report.
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Lincoln Neb
Joseph B. Bovey
Ne ‘Praska Penitentiary
Bovey
National Guard
Bluffs Streets Pass Rough Test During Heat Wave
Cary Public Works Director Grover said the citys concrete and asphalt paving withstood the roughest possible test of endurance during a month of extreme heat. He noted streets remained in good condition with only minor pavement breaks under the heat wave stress.
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Cary Public Works
Forest Grover
Grover
Series Of Explosions Hit Strikebound Plant In Florida
A sequence of blasts ripped through a strikebound phosphate plant in Mulberry Florida early Monday. A guard reported shots fired at a second plant of the same company as damage to the Bonnze plant of International Minerals and Chemical Corp reached 3250000 dollars.
Death of Los Angeles aerial performer in 80 foot fall
Evelyn Marrion 37, of Los Angeles, an aerial performer, died Monday from injuries suffered in an 80 foot fall last week. Police reported the accident occurred during a performance, with no immediate witnesses. The incident is under investigation by local authorities.
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Dinon
Evelyn Marrion
Los Angeles
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