Nonsectarian Study Favored by Group at Iowa Meeting
South Iowa Conference of Methodists reaffirmed opposition to public school buses for parochial pupils while backing nonsectarian study of religion in public schools. Delegates rejected a report endorsing bus transport as public welfare and urged legislation to declare beer intoxicating.
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Austin Herald Front Page Briefs June 26 1964
A compact notice from Austin Minnesota reports brief items of local interest dated Friday June 26 1964. The itemization includes civic updates and community notices affecting residents.
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Herald
National Editorial Association awards honor Gar ner Leader
The Garner Leader won first place in NEA awards as part of a nationwide ceremony. newspapers in 37 states received 21 plaques and certificates for this year’s better newspaper contest. The report lists multiple city results and related honors.
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Garner
Iowa
National Editorial Association
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Monroe school district approves 153000 bond for junior high addition
Monroe Community School District voters approve a 153000 bond issue to fund a junior high school addition. The Thursday vote tallies 295 in favor and 123 opposed.
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Monroe Community
Urban Renewal Grant Aids Iowa Small Communities Planning
The Urban Renewal Administration awards 35990 dollars to the Iowa Development Commission to offer advisory services on comprehensive planning for small communities across the state.
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Washington
The
Urban Renewal Administration
Iowa Development Commission
Senate OKs repeal of 10 percent luxury tax on cosmetics
Washington Republicans Bourke Hick enlooper and Jack Miller sided with the majority as the Senate approved an amendment to repeal the 10 percent excise tax on cosmetics furs jewelry luggage and handbags. The vote was 48 to 38.
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Composer Dies in Wallingford At 73
Alonzo Elliott, 73, a Yale collaborator with Stoddard King, known for The Long Long Trail, died Wednesday in Wallingford Connecticut AP report notes.
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Helen Keller Passes Milestone as She Grows Older
In Easton Connecticut a frequent caller describes Helen Keller as a dignified figure who is aging gracefully. Keller has stopped writing and giving lectures and now rarely receives reporters or photographers while old friends and relatives visit her at her country home.
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Churchill loses bid for honorary life MP role
London AP reports Members of the House of Commons abandoned a plan to name Sir Winston Churchill the first honorary life member of Parliament as he will not seek re election this fall. A special resolution likely will honor him instead.
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First Czech composer to gain international fame Dvorak
The first Czech composer to achieve international recognition was Antonin Dvorak, born 1841 and died 1904, noted in the Encyclopaedia Britannica.
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Encyclopaedia Britannica
Minnesota High Court rules on property value appeal
The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled that a recent sale price is not controlling for tax property value unless it reflects fair market value. It upheld a lower ruling setting Great Plains Supply Co.’s lumber yard value at 46 740 over the firm’s claim of 9 000 and sent another dispute back for further proceedings.
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Northwest Senators Vote on Tax Extension
Washington AP reports the House passed the mass transit bill 212-189. North Dakota lawmakers Andrews and Short voted against. Minnesota members Blatnik Fraser Karth Olson Langen Mac Gregor Nelson Quie supported. South Dakota’s Berry and Reifel opposed.
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Bingham Girl Named Finalist in Princess Kay Contest
Linda Fast, 17, of Bingham Lake was named the ninth of 11 finalists for Minnesota's Princess Kay of the Milky Way dairy queen contest. Finalists will compete at the Minnesota State Fair in August. Also earning cattle show honors at regional dairy days were Dean Winters and LaDonna and Betty Loewen, all from Bingham Lake.
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Welfare Program Praised by Federal Officials in Iowa
Des Moines Iowa the Iowa Board of Public Welfare received federal praise for its welfare funds administration quality control program A Kansas City HEW official requested permission to send a representative to study Iowa methods Lawrence Putney chairman said six inspectors conduct continual random checks to uncover overpayments and correct erroneous denials The program is cited for positive implementation and effectiveness in reducing errors.
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Fireworks Illegal Sale Reminder From Minnesota Official
Insurance Commissioner Cyrus E. Magnusson warns that fireworks sales are illegal in Minnesota. He calls on local authorities and parents to aid enforcement of the ban.
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Advertisers Upset by Viewers Not Remembering Commercials
AP reports advertising agencies produce about 40 000 TV commercials yearly with viewers exposed to 115 pitches daily if watching 18 hours. A survey of a popular hour long show found 21 percent remembered none, 19 percent one, 17 percent two, highlighting weak recall. The writer plans a one month break to review new season programs.
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New York
Hollywood
Grain Ship Loads Other Supplies for Russia
In Duluth Minnesota the freighter Exi jona docks to load flour and powdered milk for a Mediterranean port. Captain Edward L. Jungerheld, master of the American Export Isbrandtsen Line ship, previously ferried North Dakota wheat to Odessa and arms and supplies to NATO. The vessel is set to depart today.
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