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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1964
Page
2
In Port au Prince Haiti Francois Papa Doc Duvalier 57 pledged to rule with firmness and savagery as he was elected president for life by his countrymen in a rare public appearance on Sunday.
South Viet Nam reports a surge in Viet Cong activity with the Ministry of Defense noting 172 government soldiers killed or captured in the week, Viet Cong losses at 185, and Viet Cong operations rising to 217 from 151 the prior week as government raids increase.
A 12 year old from Lead South Dakota asks Abby to boost state coverage, citing Rushmore Park pheasant hunting and growth. Responses note state growth and advise governor to consider Lead. also a coin language query and a crush on an older boy with mixed guidance.
The Associated Press reports Iowa added 14 names to its 1964 highway death toll reaching 339 as officials cracked down, issuing over 1,000 tickets. Major crashes killed or wounded multiple people across several counties including Floyd, Council Bluffs, Waukon, and Des Moines.
Funeral services for Oscar F. Hansen Atlantic police sergeant age 52 were held at 3 p.m. at Roland funeral home with Msgr. Joseph Sondag officiating. Burial followed in Atlantic Catholic cemetery. Mrs. Martha Groshong services held at 2 p.m. at Waglers funeral home conducted by Rev Oren L. Reger with burial in Smith cemetery. Mrs. Mary Pearce rites at Wagler's funeral home officiating by Rev Roy D. Strong with burial in Flint cemetery.
In St Augustine Florida white segregationists ended a multi night march and faced possible suspension of demonstrations. The Southern Christian Leadership Conference led by former baseball star Jackie Robinson prepared to join the drive with buses planned from Albany Georgia.
Visiting hours listed for Atlantic Memorial Hospital on all floors with first floor times and evening slots. Admitted patients include Lucile Glissmann and Lloyd Peters of Walnut, Calvin Riley, William Schaake of Anita, Clara Hansen, Jerrold Redburn of Anita, Anna Anderson, and Marie Paulsen. Discharged patients include Ed Kurtenbach, Lyman Worthington, Elmer Smith of Lewis, Donald Mills, Albert Olsen, George Dill, May Parsons, Henry Christensen, and Richard Eblea.
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