Pro Nasser Officers Seize Control in Syria Coup
Pro Nasser army officers launched a revolution in Syria claiming control of the country. Damascus and Aleppo radio stations broadcast communiques as street fighting was reported in Damascus. Rebels pledged unity and socialism, with regional powers voicing varying levels of support or concern.
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Rebals
Damascus
Alepp
AP Phaetofax
Beirut
Lebanon
R— Pro Nasser
Ankara
Arab Unity
USAR
Cairo
Baghdad
Iraq
Turkish Foreign Ministry
Khaled el Azem
United Arab Republic
Israel
Jordan
Jerusalem
Abdel Katrim Kassem
Aleppo
Damascus Radio
National Council of the Revolutionary Command
Agreement Clears Path to End New York Paper Strike
Representatives of publishers and striking printers reached a new contract ending New York's one day old newspaper shutdown. The plan includes a total package of 12.63 with a $6.51 wage rise first year and $6.12 second year, plus hours reduction and automation offset terms. Mayor Wagner said the pact needs union ratification and cited unanimous ITU support and publisher approval. The strike halted nine major dailies for 87 days, with the New York Post resuming publication earlier this week.
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New York
Goon Fight
Rever. F. Wagner
International Typographical Union
Afl-Cio
Wagner
New York Post
Publishers Association of New
Negiators
Russians Move to Withdraw Troops From Cuba
Secretary of State Dean Rusk said movement of Soviet troops out of Cuba is under way and ships are in position to withdraw several thousand men within the next week. He added the United States is gaining an important corner in the fight against communism in South Vietnam, and noted any potential nuclear test ban would require U S risk.
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Washington
Dean Rusk
Cuba
Rusk
United States
South Viet Nam
Soviet Union
Flood peril eases but danger spots remain in flood belt
The Associated Press reports flood waters receded in most rivers from Indiana to the Southeast while major new flooding eased. Yet critical spots linger with ice jams and heavy damage in Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Indiana. At least 18 deaths are blamed on the floods and federal SBA aid is designated for five West Virginia counties.
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Associated Press
Indiana
Hood
Ohio River
Ohio
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Sandusky
Fremont
Ute City
Richard Maier
Susquehanna
Harrisburg
South Carolina
Broad
The
Small Business Administration
Washington
Brooke
Hancock
Marshall
Wetzel
Fatal Auto Crash Sparks $52,549 Damages Suit
A Muscatine district court suit seeks 52549.66 in damages over a September crash on highway 6 near Wilson. Plaintiff Hazel V. Bennett, administrator of Roland J. Bennett, seeks 500,000 for wrongful death plus 9.06 for car and related expenses. Defendant Nicholas A. Schinkevich of Kewanee Illinois drove the eastbound car. the other vehicle carried the Bennetts. The collision occurred about 2 p.m. east of Wilson. Investigators said Schinkevich’s car passed a semi trailer unit.
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Herton
Moline
Ill
Wilson
Muscatine District Court
Nicholas A. Schinkevich
Kewanee
Hazel V. Bennett
Roland J. Bennett
Bennett
Schinkevich
Taxpayers urge lawmakers to favor sales tax over income hike
Des Moines reports the Towa Taxpayers Association calls for a one cent boost in sales and use tax to raise nearly 349 million annually. They argue this would fund property tax relief and state programs while opposing an income tax increase as harmful to Iowa's economy. The group promotes school aid tied to slowed spending growth and argues better budgeting to curb unwarranted property tax collection.
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Des Moines
Towa Taxpayers Association
Iowa
Ax Research Group
House
Ways and ‘Means
Leredité
Cabie
Ways and Means Committee
Clear Away Flood Debris At Norwich
Norwich, Conn. faces 2 to 3 million dollars in flood damage after Wednesday night waters swamped downtown. Federal and state officials planned aid conferences as SBA declared Norwich, Gov. Dempsey promised help, and funeral arrangements were set for six flood victims. Some shops reopened with more merchants expected back in business today.
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Norwich
Conn
Small Business Administration
Connecticut
John N. Dempsey
Fast Action On Tax Cut Bill Asked
Washington-Bernews called for faster action on President Kennedy’s tax cut bill and his economic proposals after the Labor Department announced February’s jobless rate at 6.1 percent, the highest in 14 months, up from 5.8 percent in January. Republicans saw the rise as vindication of their stance that Kennedy has not yet moved the economy.
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Washington
Kennedy
Labor Department
Youths Held In Probe Into Fatal Shooting
Two 13 year old Des Moines boys were jailed as police probed the fatal shooting of their friend and classmate Terry Underwood. Det. Capt. Edward McCarthy says the youths admitted firing a .22 revolver in what authorities describe as a play incident. A third boy, David Davis, aged 14, delivered newspapers and was with them in the southeast Des Moines neighborhood.
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Des Moines
Oil discovery in Iowa sparks cautious optimism near Keota
Gov Harold Hughes announced a potential commercial oil find on the William Flynn farm in Washington County after the Natural Gas Pipeline Co tested an underground storage site. Geologist Hershey cited initial production estimates around 10 barrels daily and planned further drilling to assess storage rock formations and oil prospects.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Harold Hughes
William F. Flynn
Keota
Washington County
Natural Gas Pipeline Co. of America
de. H. Garland Hershey
Hughes
Pecatonica
Platteville
Wershey
Marlin Burlingame
Natural Gas Pipeline Co
Plana
Towa
Hershey
Vershey
Texas
Ilingis
Tarkia
Falls City
Neb
Burlingame
Flynn
Pipeline Company
Davenport
Muscatine
Red Oak
Cesign
Cresco
Vatican Red Relations To Be Friendlier Soon
A meeting between Premier Khrushchev's son-in-law and Pope John XXII sparked speculation that the Soviet Union and the Roman Catholic Church may be nearing a major breakthrough toward friendlier relations. Signs of possible Kremlin Vatican thaw have appeared for months.
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Vatican City
Khrushchev
John XXII
Soviet Union
Kremlin
Vatican
Davenport Bank Bandit Flees On Foot After Robbery
An armed bandit robbed First Trust and Savings Bank before noon and fled on foot scattering money. Officers described him as dark skinned about 33 or 34, threatened a teller Sharon Wale Jxee, and dumped cash in a nearby car park. Wisconsin plates traced the vehicle. a witness, Mrs Don Kruse, saw the suspect near the car and he fled on foot. An overshoe found north of the bank was linked to the suspect as investigators chased leads in the area.
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Davenport
Don Kruse
Billboard Ads Stalled by Iowas Subcommittees
Davenport report notes two small subcommittees block bills to regulate interstate highway billboards in Iowa. Bills aligned with U S Bureau of Public Roads standards could bring 1.7 million dollars in federal funds. Motor Club of Iowa official Carl Lambach cites broad support and 35 House sponsors, with no major opposition aside from billboard lobby. If not acted on by June 30, a bond issue expires.
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Davenport
Motor Club of Iowa
Iowa
U.S. Bureau of Public Roads
Carl Lambach
House of Representatives
Lamback
Suspension for Liquor Store Manager Over Missing Entry
Des Moines commission suspends George M. Gram, 39, manager of the Armstrong state liquor store for 30 days after admission of failing to enter a liquor purchase permit. Commissioner C. J. Burris noted no criminal intent. Gram has served since 1951 in Armstrong.
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Des Moines
C. J. Burris
Town Liquor Control Commission
George M. Gram
Armstrong
Burris
Gram
The
Commission
Armstong
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