Iowa to switch to data processing for driver records
Iowa will require social security numbers on driver license applications starting Jan. 2 to create a permanent license number and enable fast access to driving histories. The plan includes magnetic tape, micro film, and a card history file, with a GE 225 computer to speed reviews and reduce staff over two years.
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Boy Killed Five Hurt In Missouri Crash
An 8-year-old boy was killed and his father five sisters and a cousin were injured in a one car crash on M-371 south of Faucett. Robert West, 8, was thrown from the car as it overturned into a ravine. The victim had been living in a children’s home in St. Joseph. West and the girls were taken to Methodist hospital. Judy West 12, Edith 13, Martha 12, Mary 7, Deborah 5, and Sharon 3 are named relatives.
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Strawberry Point Residents Face 75 Cent Monthly Sewer Charge
The Gazette reports a new ordinance in Strawberry Point that adds a 75 cent monthly sewer assessment to all connections, direct or indirect, with the charge appearing on each light bill to fund the town's new sewage system.
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Extra cash through Want Ads
A brief classified notice invites readers to call EM 2-1121 for extra cash through Want Ads. The item presents a simple contact method and goal without additional details or conditions.
Heffner resigns to become Indiana University administrator
Iowa City professor Ray L. Heffner, vice president for instruction and dean of faculties at the University of Iowa, is named to a similar post at Indiana University. IU President Elvis Stahr announced the appointment, noting Heffner will finish the current academic year in Iowa. Heffner cited unforeseen events and a wish to return to academic administration as the reason for his resignation.
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Central City Rites Slated For Three Crash Victims
Services are planned at Passmore funeral home for F. Burl Andrews 38 his wife Merta 38 and their grandson Jimmy 2 killed in a Christmas day crash on highway 30 west of Blairstown. Surviving relatives include two injured children Shirley 17 and Lani 9 and the Andrews family, siblings and in law. The Snyders Rev Albert Snyder 36 and Anna Mae Snyder 37 and children John 5 and Faith Ann 8 also injured en route to Forest City and Lamont area. The cras h occurred about 7 15 am as the Andrews were traveling east from Denver and the Snyders west toward Central City and Forest City respectively. Mr Andrews WWII veteran and Mason. Mrs Andrews OES and Pythian Sisters.
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Iowa Traffic Toll Near Record During Christmas
Iowa's 1963 motor vehicle toll rose to 713 with eight deaths in the Christmas two day period, nearing the 728 record set in 1956. Fatalities included Lisa Mae De Long, infant daughter of Nebraskans, killed in Lyon County, and Stanley Silvest Jr., who died near Iowa Falls after a collision with a freight train. Three others died Tuesday in separate accidents.
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4-H Beef Weighing Scheduled in Jones County Ohio
4-H beef weighing set for Friday and Saturday in Jones County. Calves must be haltered and under 650 pounds with a limit of three calves per 4-H member. Weighing sites include Armour buying station Monticello, Wilson and Co Wyoming, Dubuque Packing Cascade, Cudahy Center Junction, Anamosa Livestock Auction, Oscar Mayer Olin, and more locations.
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Pioneer Oxford Junction business man Otto Stratlek dies
Otto Stratlek 86 a pioneer Oxford Junction businessman was found dead at his home Tuesday by two nephews Officials said death was due to natural causes Born November 22 1877 he partnered with his father in the grocery trade and retired in 1950 Survivors include sisters Anna Sobotka and Tilla Coon Services set for Saturday at 9 30 a.m. Sacred Heart Church Body at Hayden funeral home
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Alumni Band Coffee at Strawberry Point High
Alumni of the senior band are invited to a coffee event in the school gymnasium on Friday from 9 30 to 11 a m. All former band members should attend to reconnect and share memories.
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Two Hurt When Car Hits Indian Creek Bridge
Special to The Gazette a Cedar Rapids couple suffered head cuts when their car hit the Indian Creek bridge on Mt Vernon road about 7 35 pm Wednesday Deputy Sheriff Russ Pratt said the eastbound car driven by Gary Lee Smejkal 21 of 1158 Second Street SE went out of control on a slick highway when Smejkal tried to slow for approaching traffic over the one lane bridge Smejkal suffered a scalp laceration his wife Linda 19 suffered forehead cuts and a knee abrasion Both were treated and released.
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Twelve Hurt in Two Crashes a Half Mile Apart
A total of 12 people were injured in two crashes on highway 24 east of New Hampton Iowa, one involving Cornelius Baumler and Ray Cooney, with Baumler’s wife Lorraine and five children hospitalized and a Baumler daughter giving birth to a 9 pound baby boy, and a second crash injuring LaVerne Faktor and family when Vivian Edwards’ station wagon skidded into their car.
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