Approve Bids on Road Projects in Cass Adair
Iowa officials approve low bids to pave 34.28 miles on Interstate 80 between Des Moines and Davenport. Projects span Johnson, Poweshiek, Keokuk, and Dallas counties with awards to Koss Construction, Woodrich Construction, Gammon Barter Zeller, Land Construction, and Chaney Fence Corp. Bid totals exceed 9.4 million dollars for interstate paving plus over 1.2 million for primary highway work.
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Adair
Ames
Des Moines
Davenport
Iowa Highway Commission
Johnson
Iowa
Poweshiek County
D. C. Nolan
Iowa City
Koss Construction Co
Malcom
Koss
Woodrich Construction Co
Hopkins, Minn
Brooklyn
Gammon, Barter & Zeller Construction Co
Keokuk
Iowa - Johnson County
Land Construction Co
St. Joseph
Land Paving Co
South Omaha
Johnson County
U.S. 6-218
Adair-Cass
Chaney Fence Corp
Florissant
Polk County
Johnson pushes economy drive as Cabinet aids campaign
President Johnson urges his Cabinet to focus on cutting federal spending and supporting his economy program. He reviews payroll, unemployment strategies, and strategic nuclear forces with McNamara, after visiting the Pentagon to stress fiscal discipline alongside national security.
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Washington
Johnson
United States
Soviet Union
Robert S. McNamara
Pentagon
Submarine Named for Sam Rayburn to Launch Dec 20
In Newport News Virginia the Polaris submarine honoring former House Speaker Sam Rayburn will be launched on December 20. The craft is linked to political mentor President Johnson and reflects the ongoing U S defense program.
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Newport News
Sam Rayburn
Johnson
Nebraska college student pastor takes Lewis Church post
Student pastor Lewis-James Keck from a Nebraska Christian college in Norfolk serves as pastor at the Lewis Church of Christ. Rev Floyd Saxton resigns as pastor.
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Lewis
James Keck
Nebraska Christian College
Norfolk
Lewis Church of Christ
Floyd Saxton
Boulder Guests Lewis Family at Thanksgiving Dinner
Mr and Mrs Norman Fulton and family of Boulder visited last week with Abe Fulton and Ralph Nichols in Boulder. Twenty seven people attended a Thanksgiving dinner at the community hall. Do not drive if you drink.
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Lewis
Norman Fulton
Boulder
Cole
Abe Fulton
Par
Ents
Ralph Nichols
TV Evening Highlights Include Truth and Gleason Tribute
CBS shifts to a pleasant early evening with To Tell the Truth as Tom Poston and cast identify real contestants. Kennedy funeral day prompted minor edits. Jackie Gleason tribute moves from Saturday to an hour special with Otto Preminger hosting Art Carney guest. Benny Crosby NBC swap debuts Hollywood Palace January 4 with rotating MCs.
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New York
CBS
Tom Poston
Peggy Cass
Orson Bean
Kitty Carlisle
Jackie Cbs
Jackie Gleason
Otto Preminger
Art Carney
Jack Benny
Bing Crosby
Bob Hope
Crosby
Hollywood Palace
Jerry Lewis
Kennedy Elementary Named after JFK in West Dubuque
The Dubuque School Board chooses Kennedy Elementary School for the new West Dubuque campus to honor the late President John F. Kennedy. The naming decision reflects the district’s tribute to his legacy.
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JFK Dubuque
Dubuque
West Dubuque
4-H Club News Reports November Meetings and Activities
Four clubs report November sessions with host families and progress on projects. Grant Square Deal members voted to donate to Anita library and drew names for a Christmas party. Eldeen club toured homes, discussed Sarah cemetery work, and planned a December gift exchange. Edna Willing Workers welcomed Sherry Starlin and planned cookie trays for Griswold nursing homes plus Christmas caroling and a joint Christmas sleepover with the boys club.
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Grant Square Deal
Clifford Merk
Grant Square Deal Club
Anita Library
Eldeen
Eldeen Club
Pymosa
Floyd Wilkinson
Linda Waggoner
Sarah Cemetery
Connie Emerson
Kenneth Harris
Pearl Zellmer
Cathy Brindley
Alaska
Edna Club
Edna
Kathleen Cullen
Sherry Starlin
Marilyn
Janice Jones
Griswold
Becky McLaren
Rita Ruhr
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