Winter Storms Cost Iowa Highway Overtime Peaks
Des Moines reports that wintry sleet and snow increased salt use on Iowa roads and boosted highway overtime from December 1966 to 1967, with December overtime reaching 250000 dollars. Northwestern Iowa suffered heavy disruption as crews used snow blowers for the first time in years. The piece also notes potential tax revenue from pari mutuel horse racing and a prank at a Republican caucus. A freshman orientation day features governors elect Robert Ray addressing lawmakers.
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Des Moines
Highway Commission
Iowa
Joseph Coupal
Coupal
Maine
Iowa Horse Racing Assn
Assn. of Iowa
Herman Faber
Parkersburg
Cedar Rapids
Davenport
Senate
Carroll Lane
William Kendrick
Serge Garrison
Robert Ray
Cassidy late notice filed on Iowa election matter
The Davenport Republican notes Cassidy filed legal briefs in several courts including the Iowa Supreme Court and did not file a notice with the Secretary of State until last Friday. Contention exists that the notice was filed a day late, with the notice due within 30 days after the December 9 canvass completion.
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Cedar Rapids
Davenport
Iowa Senate
Cassidy
Iowa Supreme Court
Secretary of State
Cassidy contesting Thordsen seat in Walcott election
Joseph Cassidy a Walcott Democrat contests the seating of Harold A. Thordsen in a jurisdictional challenge tied to the election. The report notes the timing of when the challenge was received as a potentially crucial factor in the contest proceeding.
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Joseph Cassidy
Walcott Democrat
Harold A. Thordsen
Pueblo Inquiry Court To Begin Next Monday
The navy will open a court of inquiry into the Pueblo incident next Monday. Five admirals form the court with Cmdr. William Newsome as judge ad vocate. The inquiry covers ship mission and operation, the January 23 seizure by North Korea, and crew detention.
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San Diego
Navy
Pueblo
North Korea
Cmdr
William Newsome
Newsome
U. S
Thomas E Myers Accused of Assault
Thomas E Myers 35 of 409 Carter Street NW is free on 110 bond after arrest on assault and battery charge. He was taken into custody Monday on a warrant from Justice of the Peace Glenn Powers' court based on information signed by Elmer A on 2329 Eighteenth Street.
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Thomas E. Myers
Carter Street
Myers
Justice of the Peace
Glenn Powers
Elmer A
Eighteenth Street
Krist Indicted By Georgia on Kidnap Charge
DeKalb County DA announced a grand jury indictment against Gary Steven Krist for kidnapping for ransom in the Barbara Mackie case. Krist, 23, an escaped convict, faces possible death or life imprisonment if convicted, with authorities moving to bring him from Miami. Ruth Eisemann Schier indicted as an accomplice.
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Decatur
Gary Steven Krist
Barbara Jane Mackie
DeKalb County
Atty
Richard Bell
Krist
Miami
Hog Island
Florida
Miss Mackle
Emory University
Georgia
Robert Mackle
Nixon
Ruth Eisemann Schier
FBI
Bell
Irish Rovers on KCRG TV 9 Tonight
The Irish Rovers feature on KCRG TV 9 color program at 10 30 Tuesday night with guest roster including Joey Bishop Show.
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The
Irish Rovers
Joey Bishop
Kcrg-Tv
Money Theft Reported At Clark Service Station
Clark service station at 2020 Sixth Street SW reports theft of a money bag containing 71.70. Manager Dave Preston said he placed the bag on a back room shelf while preparing a deposit and found it missing when returning at 1 30 p.m. Monday after a busy period.
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Clark
Sixth Street
Dave Preston
Two Held for Illinois Officials On Vehicle Theft
Two men, Charles R. Rohloff and William K. Soule, were held in Cedar Rapids city jail on larceny of a motor vehicle charges. Rohloff, 31, no address, and Soule, 45, of Northfield, Illinois, were arrested Monday night on warrants. Illinois authorities from Waukegan were to arrive Tuesday to extradite them.
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Cedar Rapids
Illinois
Charles R. Rohloff
William K. Soule
Northfield
Ill
Waukegan
Tll
Service Ad Targeting 200000 Readers
Advertise your serviceman offerings to our large classified audience of over 200000 want ad readers. Reach potential customers quickly with direct exposure in a busy local paper.
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Mr. Serviceman
Humphrey proposes national Democratic policy council
Vice President Humphrey urged the Democratic National Committee to form a national policy council to speak for the party in Congress. He said it would represent elected officials and the national committee and serve as a voice for disenfranchised Democrats and a coordinating body for basic party policy.
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Washington
UPI
Humphrey
Democratic National Committee
National Policy Council
Congress
Democratic Advisory Council
National Democratic Policy Council
National
Accuse C R Man of Drunk Driving
Edward W. Ogden aged 57 of 525 Thirty first street SE was charged with drunk driving after his car struck a light pole at Mt on Monday night.
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Edward W. Ogden
Thirty-first Street
Police report on Ogden after road weaving and collision
Officers observed Ogden weaving across Vernon road and Twenty-sixth Street SE including hitting a pole. He was released from custody Tuesday morning on orders from the county attorney's office.
Man Fined 300 for Drunk Driving After Mercy Hospital Arrest
Ralph V. Post of Monmouth pled guilty in municipal court to drunk driving and was fined 300 by Judge John B. Reilly. Post was arrested at Mercy hospital Friday evening after an accident in the 400 block of Twelfth avenue SE.
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Ralph V. Post
Monmouth
John B. Reilly
Post
Mercy Hospital
Twelfth Avenue SE
Quail Tunneling Through Snow Escapes Hunters
Quail have been known to tunnel in snow to escape hunters and seek shelter beneath the cold surface as tracks fade.
United States Keeps 64 Wilderness Areas Established
The federal system now lists 64 designated wilderness areas across the United States, marking continued protection of wild lands. These areas span multiple states and are managed to preserve natural conditions, providing habitat for wildlife and opportunities for public recreation.
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United States
Stolen Vehicle Involved in Crash on Sixth Street
A car stolen Monday night from Michael J. Jamesson of 5531 Klinger St SW was recovered after a crash in the 5000 block of Sixth St SW. Dennis C. Loeffler of 727 Second St SW reported being struck by a high speed vehicle that crossed the center line and fled on foot. Loeffler’s car had about 100 dollars damage. Jamesson’s vehicle about 750 dollars. The fleeing driver, about 25, wore beatnik clothing.
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Michael J. Jamesson
Klinger Street
Dennis C. Loeffler
Second Street
Sixth Street
Loeffler
Jamesson
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