U S Soldiers Wounded In Korean Grenade Battle
North Korean grenades hit an American outpost as five U S soldiers suffered scratches in a two hour clash in darkness near the demilitarized zone. No Communist casualties were reported. The attack used whistles to guide the assault. Captain Jerry Scott led the outpost near a hammerhead spur about 13 miles from Panmunjom, where border tension remains high. An AP correspondent witnessed the engagement and noted pheasant-like whistles echoing through the area.
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Predicts Tax Reduction Civil Rights Will Pass
House Republican leader Charles A Halleck foresees passage of a tax reduction revision bill and civil rights legislation, though he expects Senate opposition. White House priority measures face uncertain timing as committee votes and debated schedules loom through the week.
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Treaty Will Pass Senator Predicts in Moscow Debate
New York Senator Keating predicts an overwhelming Senate vote to approve a Moscow treaty. He says no under the table deals were made and a two thirds majority is needed for ratification. Strom Thurmond and Strom Baker cast doubt, citing Khrushchev’s history and global tensions.
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ACT Tests Scheduled For Friday Across Iowa
Iowa high school students planning to enroll in college may take the ACT exam at centers statewide. The four hour test yields five scores used in admissions and placement. Clavinda Junior College preregistration is required at some sites with tests starting at 8 am.
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40 & 8 Convention Opens in Des Moines
The 40 and 8 annual convention of the Iowa American Legion opened its business session with State Commander Donald Bicket of Dubuque scheduled as the first speaker. Gov. Harold Hughes spoke at 11 a.m. Carl Riecker of Davenport was elected grand chef de gare. A national commander says integration pressure on 40 and 8 is unlikely. he notes other groups would face similar pressure. Eight musical groups compete for 3800 in cast prizes at East High School stadium. The convention's main events begin Tuesday in Des Moines Barrowtown with James Ey Powers of Macon, Georgia, speaking Tuesday morning.
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Valachi Details Mafia Structure for FBI and Senate
Joseph Valachi, a New Yorker once high in the mob, provided federal agents with a detailed blueprint of the Cosa Nostra. He also identified top racketeers, including Genovese, and said he will testify before Senator McClellan’s narcotics inquiry panel.
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Secret Journals Reveal Disorders and Discontent
New York Times reports the United States will release journals from the Chinese civilian and military camps dating 1960 to 1961. The records describe hunger uprisings, low army morale, and food shortages, with notes on desertions and public protests across multiple districts, and indicate a period of strain followed by partial improvement in early 1961.
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Moonshine Raid Nets Five Stills in Jones County
Revenue agents with sheriff and deputy raided a farm in Jones County near Cedar Rapids. They found five moonshine stills with capacities of five and 15 gallons and seized about five gallons of whiskey. The owner, Rugsell Ore, 48, was charged with illegal possession of distilling equipment.
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Labor Secretary pushes rail labor dispute toward talks
Labor Secretary W. Willard Wiver urged railroad management and union representatives to begin a new round of negotiations. With a nationwide rail tieup looming, he warned Congress to act or face escalation by August 23. The Labor Department presses both sides to break the stalemate.
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First Step Treaty Signed by Big Three in Kremlin
United States Britain and the Soviet Union signed a two paragraph partial nuclear test ban treaty in solemn ceremonies at the Kremlin. Dean Rusk Lord Home and Anrei A Gromyko signed as Khrushchev watched. Rusk called it a first step toward a secure peaceful world though not a final guarantee.
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Councilman Charged With Gambling in Sioux City
Sioux City councilman Julian L. Torgerson faces a preliminary charge of illegal possession of a gambling device. A warrant was issued and he may be arraigned Monday. A slot machine was later seized from his basement as authorities push a council government dispute becoming a personal clash.
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Highlights of Atom Treaty Text from Moscow
The United States Britain and the Soviet Union declare aims for rapid disarmament under international control to end the arms race and halt nuclear testing. They outline a ban on atmospheric underwater and outer space nuclear tests and any nuclear explosions elsewhere. Provisions cover amendments ratification signatures and a long lasting treaty with withdrawal rights for extraordinary events.
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