Former Wiota Resident Dies in Colorado
Wiota native Ray McConnell of Holyoke Colorado died early this morning at a Denver hospital after illness. He visited Wiota a month ago to see relatives before Mayo Clinic treatment. He is survived by his wife Ann Ehrman of Wiota. Funeral arrangements pending. Don't drive if you drink.
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Local News Briefs from Atlantic and Vicinity
Council meeting at city hall this evening. Mrs. A. A. Emigh heads to Jacksonville Beach in mid July. Marriage licenses issued to King Wheatley and Conner Waggoner. Flood relief fund totals $2039.16 for Omaha Council Bluffs area. Weather to stay fair and warm through Saturday with highs near 75 to 85. Harold Winston named to University Publications board.
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White Estimates Toll Road Cost From Davenport To Council Bluffs
Chief Engineer Fred White of the state highway commission told the Iowa Toll Road Study committee the cost to build an express highway from Davenport to Council Bluffs via Des Moines would be about 150 million dollars. The plan assumes 300 miles of four lane divided highway at roughly 473 877 dollars per mile with an estimated average daily traffic of 2130 vehicles.
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Des Moines Teen Runs Landslide as 1952 Hawk Eye Governor
Des Moines youth Lou Brooks, 17, won the 1952 Hawk Eye Boys State governorship with 648 votes to 168 for Lloyd Courter of Boone. He led the nationalist slate and was inaugurated at ceremonies with Gov Beardsley and Gov Brooke headlining.
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Allies Reiterate Stand as Prisoners Demand Repatriation
In Munsan Korea U N truce negotiators accuse the communists of seeking to chain or shackle thousands of Allied prisoners and return them to the Reds. Maj Gen William K Harrison states the plan falls on deaf ears and the U N will not force resisters. The U N screening claims 100000 prisoners would rather die than return to communism. Nam Is accused the island violence proves voluntary repatriation is bankrupt and the plan violates the Geneva convention.
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Congressmen Delay Pay as Postal Workers Await Funds
Twenty two postal employees in the local office wait for June wages as steel strike and house absenteeism slow an appropriation bill. Postmaster Sam Childs cannot issue checks without federal authorization though payroll runs biweekly at over $3,500.
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Card of Thanks for Kindness and Help
I thank my relatives and friends for the calls cards and gifts. Grateful to Dr Moriarity and the hospital staff for their care. 1p Harry Brewer.
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Fcc Approves Unlimited Time for KFNF Shenandoah Iowa
The Federal Communications Commission approves unlimited time operations for KFNF Shenandoah Iowa replacing the shared time with KUSD Vermillion South Dakota. KUSD shifts to a new frequency.
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Lutheran Churches to Consider Union At Augustana Synod
Plans to unite five Lutheran church branches with about two and a half million members will be discussed at the 98th annual Augustana Lutheran synod in Des Moines from June 10 to 15.
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Des Moines Church Hosts Merger Convention Delegates
More than 850 people are expected at the meeting led by First Lutheran Church of Des Moines with Dr. Ernest A. Lick as pastor. Delegates from 41 states and Canada will decide on officially committing church work toward merger of five Lutheran denominations. Pedestrians are urged to wear white at night while walking highways.
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