Largest Dynamite Plant Explodes Near Johannesburg
A blast at Modderfontein, 16 miles from Johannesburg, devastates South Africa's largest dynamite factory. One white worker dead, four to five nonwhite workers missing, and earlier reports warned of 35 to 45 deaths. Bricks topple into a Kensington home, killing an African servant. Police note no sabotage evidence as area evacuates and guards seal the zone. The plant, a subsidiary of Anglo American, employs around 4,000 workers and supplied explosives for gold mining.
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Fire Panic Hits Bellport High School In Long Island Blaze
A fire at Bellport High School on Long Island injured 45 people, including 44 students and a teacher, as smoke and flames trapped many on the second floor. The blaze began in the old gym auditorium ceiling, likely from faulty wiring, prompting a state fire commission to assist in the investigation.
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N. Y
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Lasix
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Icom
Albany
Hassell
John Alle
Richard Harrow
Brookhaven Memorial Hospital
Readi
Thomas Feeney
Long Island
New York City
Feeney
Sym
Hamer
Two Defense Measures Put to Rail Vote in House
Washington UP reports five key defense measures head to the House floor next week including a four year extension of the draft and a record 13.8 billion military authorization bill. The Armed Services Committee unanimously approved the draft bill citing essential national security. The draft would extend induction authority until July 1 1967 and preserve ceilings. Army estimates suggest drafting about 90 000 men yearly for four years, with voluntary enlistments likely to fall without conscription.
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Washington
Armed Services
House Armed Services Committee
Army
Burglar Steals Cash From Sky Nook Truck Stop
John Lewis, a Sky Nook attendant near Muscatine on Highway 192, ate a hamburger when a burglar pried open the cash register and fled with cash. Deputy Sheriff Charlie W toler said Lewis was away 20 to 30 minutes and found the register open upon return, the door left unlocked.
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Sky Nook
Highway 192
Muscatine
Charlie Whisler
Lewis
Kennedy Apologizes for Vermont Ski Photo Incident
Senator Kennedy D Massachusetts apologized for a misunderstanding at a Vermont ski resort last month after photographer Philip Lawson from Vernon Sunday News said the camera was damaged. Kennedy and his brother Aly were with their families when Lawson tried to photograph them. Kennedy allegedly struck the camera and exposed the film.
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Woesward M. Kennedy
Vermont
Ray Keyser
Massachusetts
Stowe
Kennedy
Aly
Robert. F. Kennedy
Philip Lawson
Vernon Sunday News
Lawson
Phelps Backed For Judgeship In Davenport Area
Davenport officials report the Scott County Bar Association endorsed Lowell Phelps for the vacancy on the District Court bench following the death of Judge Glenn D Kelly on February 25. The endorsement names Phelps as a leading candidate alongside Davenport attorney Scott Davenport and others.
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Scott County Ba Association
Lowell , Phelps, Davenport
Glenn D. ‘Kelly
Unconscious Woman Rescued From Overturned Auto
Mrs. Charlotte Gjers of Coal Valley was found conscious with a fractured left leg after her car overturned in a ditch along highway 192 about a mile west of Illinois City. She was taken to Muscatine General Hospital by two unidentified men. deputies said she was driving when the wreck occurred and was unconscious on admission at 3:50 a.m.
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Coal Valley
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Rock Island
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Davenport Bank Robber Linked to Other Holdups
Davenport inked bandit Fred Elroy Walker, 26, of Sioux City, captured four hours after a downtown bank raid. He faced federal charges for stealing over $4,600, with about $650 discarded during escape. FBI questioned him as investigators seek links to other holdups, including a Milwaukee food store robbery. Local police noted a lengthy prior record, parole, and a cap pistol used in the crime. Walker is jailed on $20,000 bond awaiting further court action.
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Sioux City
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FBI
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Wis
Anamosa Reformatory
Woodbury County
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Wallace
Uisk
Noted writer Walter Webb dies in car crash near Austin
Austin Texas Dr. Walter Prescott Webb 74 internationally known for works on western frontier impact was killed when a car driven by his wife overturned on Interstate 35 about 12 miles south of Austin. Mrs Webb 61 was hospitalized in critical condition. Webb served as American Historical Association president in 1937 and held honorary doctorates from Chicago SMU and Oxford. He had recent historical research activity at the University of Texas.
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Tex
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U.S
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Maury Maverick Sr
American Historical Association
Reds Renew Promise to Cut Forces
Soviet Ambassador Debrynin again pledged that between now and next week several thousand troops will return from Cuba. Secretary Rusk had said the outflow was underway as ships move to Cuba. General Breiderman noted MIGs in Cuba are mainly defensive but could be used for ground attacks. Defense says no Alabama Air National Guardsmen joined Bay of Pigs combat.
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Debrynin
Rusk
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Senate Preparedness Subcommittee
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Alabama
No Truth in Accusation By Reds A S Declares No Truth
A Pentagon spokesman said similar charges have been made before and denied. Red Star, official Soviet defense ministry outlet, claimed the United States used poison gas in South Vietnam, causing hundreds of deaths. The report, printed by Tass, cited Russian generals and warned that chemical weapons could threaten other nations. it also described foliage spraying to reduce Viet Cong ambushes.
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Sovie Defense Ministe
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G S
Charlie
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Red Star
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Viet Nan
Tass
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Vladimir Polyarsky
Budapest
Hungary
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Ngo Dinh Diem Glique
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Ching
Red Chinese Red Cross Organization
Saigon
Associated Press
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Hanoi
U. S
Taxation struggles as lawmakers eye property levy relief
Des Moines lawmakers return from spring recess facing nagging taxes and proposed property tax relief. A House committee plans to push a tax bill quickly, funding local government aid of 50 to 70 million annually and raising sales and excise taxes. Debate centers on financing, local government control, school aid, and equalization of county property assessments to avoid inequities.
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Wryx
Meanx
Flooded towns feel heavy losses as rivers rise and fall
The Associated Press reports widespread flood damage across several states as the Ohio River crests and recedes. In Ohio and Kentucky, evacuations rise with towns like New Richmond Aberdeen Manchester and Ripley under water. Five flood gates are built in Cincinnati and routes such as U S 32 remain blocked while forecasts predict river falls by Monday morning.
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Sandusky
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New Regime Bases Rule Over Syria
Syria’s Revolutionary Council restored border controls and early normalcy after a coup backed by Egypt. Salah Bitar became premier leading the Baath moderate wing while airports ports and roads reopened and diplomats were admitted under Syria’s internal security oversight. Egypt’s Nasser extended formal recognition to the new regime.
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Egypt
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Salah Bitar
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