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Odd Pattern:
Access roads to the several projects presently under construction at the Missouri Valley Atlas missile site and the grading work being done at each project provide an odd pattern in this aerial picture. The road at the right and across the top of the…
Missile Site:
The roadways and paths made by construction machinery at the Atlas missile site southeast of Missouri Valley provide an interesting geometric study in this aerial picture. The Army Engineers, who are building the base, said Tuesday that construction…
Mo. Valley Missile:
This is the first of three Atlas intercontinental ballistic missiles for the base near Missouri Valley. The Atlas, shown here upon arrival at the launching site, was trucked on a special trailer Wednesday from Offutt Air Force Base. The weapon is…
Missile Checks Out 'Fine' At Mo. Valley - Atlas Into Firing Position
(top) Launching Building . . . and Atlas missile moving up into firing position are shown above. Large tank at left of building will contain liquid oxygen.
(bottom) Huge "Bird" . . . rests on its "pad" in 90 degree position as it would just…
(bottom) Huge "Bird" . . . rests on its "pad" in 90 degree position as it would just…
Former Area Missile Sites' Fates Differ
One of three missiles located at the Missouri Valley base, this Atlas Series D Intercontinental Ballistic Missile was part of the first generation of nuclear missiles. (photo 1960)
Missile Base Closing Fails To Excite M.V.
Still Well-Guarded . . . although ruled obsolete by the Pentagon is the Atlas Missile Base southeast of Missouri Valley.
Like Swords Into Plowshares - Missile Site Goes Agricultural
The Entrance To The Old Missile Base . . . located five miles southeast of Missouri Valley, still bristles with "No Trespassing" signs and barbed wire fences. The 280-acre site was acquired a month ago by Iowa Western Community College. The college…
IWCC Considers Old Base For Model Farm Or Nursery
A Sign . . . at the old Missouri Valley Missile Base, now owned by Iowa Western Community College, gives an ominous warning to anyone entering the gates. Since IWCC obtained the base about a year ago, little has been done with it other than the…
'Missourian' Launched On The Missouri
Tug Boat "Missourian" . . . rests in water of the Missouri River following her launching Wednesday.
Nonpareil Alum Wins The Pulitzer
David Mitchell
Movie Bases On Ex-Staffer Of Nonpareil
David Mitchell: The story of his articles on the Synanon group is the basis for a movie. (1970 photo)
Local Women View 'Lib'
Many Women . . . have pushed themselves into the role of wife and mother because they didn't have any choice, says Mrs. Dave Mitchell. She would like to see a change in the society-assigned roles for both women and men.
. . . How It Was Named
Early day settlers drew on surrounding physical features to name this community. The tag, Modale, was coined from the Missouri River (Mo) nearby to the west and from a small valley or glen (dale) that at this point ran down to the river's brink. …
And Then The Modale Roof Came Tumbling Down - No One Will Ever Know If Slim Made His Shot
(top) Cave-In Damage . . . is examined by Clarence Vittitoe, owner and operator of the tavern-poolhall that collapsed under the weight of snow Wednesday.
(bottom) Demolished Tavern . . . at Modale appears to have suffered an explosion rather…
(bottom) Demolished Tavern . . . at Modale appears to have suffered an explosion rather…
Modale's New School In Use - Holding Classes As Work Continues
Finishing Touches . . . are still to be completed on the new Modale school building. Classes are being held in the new unit while the work is being finished.
R.S. Sassaman Closes 54 Years With Modale Bank - Interests Sold To Montana Men . . .
This Sedate . . . little country bank was once the scene of a wild shooting holdup. Principal interest in the bank has now been so9ld by its long-time cashier, R.S. Sassaman.
Old Modale Bank To Be Dissolved
The Modale Savings Bank . . . built in the early 1900s, may soon become a bank office of the State Bank and Trust of Council Bluffs. Papers have been filed with the state of Iowa and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation to dissolve the Modale…