Tragic July Start In Iowa Claims Many Lives
A deadly weekend crash spree in southwest Iowa leaves four drowned and five killed as July begins. Victims include Darvell Scarlett 15 of Adair and Patricia Meyer 18 of Atlantic in a high speed one vehicle crash near Atlantic. Also killed were Robert Bissell 37 of Corning from a drag race incident near Garden and David Bite 17 of Corning. Others injured include Marjorie Seherdin 18 of Atlantic and Michel Risea 14 of Dexter. Additional deaths include Spirit Lake boating accident victim James Donald Hesters 21 of Burlington and two Mississippi River outings near Rusk Island. Police fined drivers Ronald Shirkles 20 of Creston and Nora Hardisty 26 of Des Moines. The tally spans several accidents across several counties with multiple drownings and a fatal river outing near Oske Toosay.
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Iowa
Rot’ Atlantic
Darvell ,Scarlett
Adair
Patricia Meyer
Atlantic
Scarlett
County Road
Pwo
Marjorie Seherdin
Atlanthy
Michel Risea
Dexter
Robert Bissell
Corning
Jeff
Garden
David Bite
Edger
Morris
Sioux City
Aveve
Rather- Bray
Ox Ronald Shirkles
Creston
Nora Hardisty
Des Moines
pCcorse Thompson
Rusk
Mississippi River
Richard
Buchanan
Newton
Syhile
Mississippi
Smith Oy
Algerian Crisis Grows as Anti French Forces Mass
Reports say about 4,500 armed anti French leftist supporters led by Ahmed Ben Bella massed for a coup in Algeria while Moslems celebrate independence. Ben Bella breaks with Ben Khedda and moves to Tripoli. Civil war fears rise as deserters join Moslem troops near Algiers and Blida. Voters nationwide cast a nearly unanimous yes for independence.
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Algioraim
Ahmed Ben Bella
Algeria
Esite
Ben Bella
Moc Qvales
Rocher
Noir
Algiers
Blida ‘Alas Mountains
Thersoud Newamen
Ben Bella Tas
France
Ben Khedda
Jin
Tunisia
Newton Woman Drowns in River River rescue ends in tragedy
In Muscatine Newton area a drowning occurred when Barbara Ellen Buchanan stepped off a sandbar into swift river water during a dredging area. Her husband Lecoy, a friend Paul Chapman and another man survived. Sandra Landving of Des Moines and Buchanan disappeared. Body recovered near drop area later. Barbara Buchanan, born July 25, 1953 in Newton, left a husband, Angela their daughter, and several Bauer relatives. Funeral plans are being arranged.
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Dick Oppelt
Khee Dees
Paul Chaparoute
Newton
Sith
Warter
Chapman
Buchanan
Sandra Landvng
Des Moines
Sheen
Lecoy
Keno
Lewis Darrah
Delbert
Bauer
Chyman
Ooris $. Keiser
Muscatine Bounty Medical Examiner
Oasis
Aprile
Paryang
Dalbert Bauer
Das
Maines
Believed kidnapped Israeli boy found in New York
Immigration officials in New York say a one year old Israeli boy missing for three years has been located. The child matches the description of Yoseph Schulimacher and is in the custody of an immigration matron in a New York hotel. Investigations followed reports that Orthodox Jewish zealots may have hidden him after his parents failed to provide proper religious discipline.
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New York
United States
Youn
Xoxsele Schuhmiacher
Boklyr
Yoseph Schulimachéy
Yosaele
Jerusalem
Nahman Starkes
Isarael
Rabbie Starkes
Iowa 1B Tuberculosis Screening Program Noted
Iowa operates a tuberculosis screening program for school children, one of nine in the United States, meeting American School Health Association standards. Dr. Myer of Milner notes the need for uniformity in protecting children, with tuberculin tests followed by chest X rays and treatment if needed.
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Iowa
American School Health Association
J.qhrthur Myers
Milne
Tion
Towa
National Education Association
Iowa Vehicle Deaths Reported by Associated Press SaG
A brief AP summary from the SaG Times on July 3, 1961 outlines recent vehicle fatalities in Iowa. The report notes locations, ages, and circumstances as available in the clipped item, highlighting ongoing road safety concerns in the state.
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Iowa
THE
Associated Press
Big Shot Set For Fourth Pacific Nuclear Test
Honolulu reports United States plans the fourth and biggest atmospheric nuclear shot in the Pacific series. The blast over Johnston Island and Christmas Island is set for dawn Thursday into Friday morning. Joint Task Force says the explosion will occur between 4 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. Eastern Standard Time. The test follows earlier attempts and aims to demonstrate new capability.
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Honolulu
United
Fire destroys Wormhoudt Lumber Company in Ottumwa
Ottumwa firefighters fought a spectacular blaze late Sunday night that gutted the Wormhoudt Lumber Co building at the end of Church Street. Damage reached about 135000 with 90000 in stock and 60000 in the building and sewer lines, mostly insured. Two nearby residents described the fire as a big bonfire as flames threatened nearby homes and nuns’ residence across from St Patrick's Church. five streets converge at the site drawing thousands of spectators. Fire crews from Fairfield aided Ottumwa and contained the fire within about one hour.
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Ottumwa
Wormhoudt, Lumber “Co
Henry
Lulu
Mae Goothvin
Fairfield
Sthal
St. Patrick's Church
Fred Minnick
Joseph Clark
Teene
Church Street
Freeman Should Quit Fires Five Aide On Estes Favors
Texas attorney general urges firing undersecretary Charles Murphy and four Agriculture Department officials for alleged favors to Billie Sol Estes. He names Orville Freeman as should resign for slow action. Senate investigators dispute evidence of Estes favors. Estes faces fraud charges over $22 million mortgages and grain storage issues. Wilson asserts Estes built a department influence empire, citing cotton allotments and storage moves to Estes elevators.
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Washington
Wil Wilson
Charles Murphy
Agriculture Deepartment
Billie -Sol Estes
Wilson
Tona Alevision
Lnat Secyretary of Agriculture
Orville le Freeman
Estess
An‘ Agriculury
Gookgsman
Esles
Pecos
Tex
Estes
Department of Agrinltage
Midwest
Murphy
Horace Godfrey
Agriculture Stabilization and Conservation B Services
ASCS
John C. Bagwell
Agriculture Department
Joseph A. Moss
Collon Divi
Sion
Tom, Miller
Ascs Southwest
Doctors Spurn Compulsory Medical Plan Provinces Infant Dies
Saskatchewan doctors strike over compulsory medical insurance provokes clinic closures across the province. Emergency care is provided by 240 volunteer doctors in 34 hospitals as authorities move to cover urgent cases. One infant, ten months old Carl Derbousothy, died en route to emergency care amid the dispute. Government may recruit public health doctors if needed to bolster emergency services.
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Regina
Sask
Saskatchewan
Nort America
Carl, Derbousothy
Usherville
Ait Éncy
Two African Nations Born in a Violent Transition
Usumbura and Kigali marked the birth of Rwanda and Burundi as Belgian-administered territories shifted to independent states amid tribal tensions between the Tutsi and Bahutu. Leaders warned of possible future violence as Belgian troops prepared to depart.
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Burundi
Republic of Rwanda
Kingdom of Burundi
Lunai
Congo
Geldin
Kigali
Bel
Giumg
Ruanda
Urundi
Winnie Spends A Good Night
A hospital bulletin reports former prime minister Winnie Churchill recovering from an operation to mend a fractured high, stating he had a good night and asked for morning papers. A hospital spokesman said there was not any further change in his condition today.
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Thare
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Soblen to return soon as condition allows
Justice Department officials said Soblen, weakened and not in good shape, is expected to return to the United States soon from a British hospital after attempting suicide on a plane. British officials said he would not be allowed to stay in Britain. he suffered leukemia and needed transfusions, with reports that his death-attempt was linked to a WWII spying conviction and subsequent legal battles.
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Washington
Roberts
Soblen
United States
Justice Department
New York
Israel
Britain
Willingdon Hospital
Sablen
Sohlen
U. S
el al
English Channel
London
Ujngekin
Hos
Scotland Yard
Tel Aviv
Escape attempt by San Quentin death row inmates foiled
Six condemned murderers on San Quentin's death row tried a bold breakout aided by a hacksaw blade and tear gas. Guards were assaulted and held hostage for three hours before the plan collapsed, with prisoners returned to solitary confinement and statements from participants signaling the failed plot.
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San Quentin
Calif
Roy B. Kardell
I. Deatrick
Ringleaders Scale Water Tower at Western State Penitentiary
Robert Payne and James Reed climbed down from the water tower, leaving one of the original 13 prisoners atop the structure. Charles Miller remains on the tower in a life-term murder case while the warden confirms tense, swollen lips and ongoing protest against alleged brutality. Twelve others had joined the protest earlier, with Payne initiating the action last Monday from solitary confinement.
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Pittsburgh
Robert Payne
Western State’ Penitentiary
Payne
James Reed
Charles Miller
James Maroney
Reed
Extra Danger Tag on July 4
National Safety Council experts warn of extra highway risk during the Independence Day holiday. Weighed factors include increased travel time, night driving hazards, and higher speeds. Gene Miller and Bob Andre estimate 110 to 130 deaths in the 30 hour period from 6 p.m. Tuesday to midnight Wednesday.
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Chicago
National Safety Council
Bob Andre
Andel
Council
Gene Miller
Lifer Freed At Anamosa From Des Moines Slaying Case
Edward J. Farrant, age 30, who began a life term nearly 30 years ago for the slaying of a Des Moines police detective, was released on parole today from the Anamosa Reformatory. He had been sentenced in Polk County District Court for the murder of Detective Harry Boolen in Des Moines.
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Des Moines
Edward J. Farrant
Anamosa Reformatory
Farrant
Polk County District Court
Harry Boolen
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