Iowa to Reorganize National Guard Adding 250 Officers
Des Moines Gov. Harold Hughes announced a reorganization that adds about 250 officers and men to the Iowa National Guard without closing any armories. The guard will total 7,567 personnel, realign into new units, and exit the Iowa Nebraska 34th division to form 34th combat forces with 69 units and a retained Red Bull patch.
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Des Moines
Iowa National Guard
Harold Hughes
Verris C. Hubbell
Iowa Guard
34Th Combat Forces
Red Bull
Hubbell
Units to Operate in Cedar Rapids Under Reorganization
Under the restructuring two C R units will operate in Cedar Rapids the headquarters and headquarters company engineer battalion with 15 officers three warrant officers and 107 enlisted men and the field operations company signal battalion with six officers one warrant officer and 178 enlisted men. The units will absorb personnel from the existing engineer headquarters part of Co B 224th engineer battalion and from Co B and two artillery batteries. All current members will be used in the new setup and recruiting is ongoing.
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Des Moines
234Th Signal Battalion
Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
Engineer Battalion
Co. B
Signal Battalion
Iowa National Guard Reorganization Under Brig. Gen. Williams
Brig. Gen. Frank P. Williams of Cedar Falls now commands the 34th Infantry as part of a reorganized Iowa National Guard. The new leadership includes Brig. Gen. Ted H. Corry of Davenport as assistant commander and Col. Robert D. Vernon of Cedar Rapids as chief of staff, with Col. Karl F. Herd of Davenport as brigade commander and Col. Joseph B. Flatt of Winterset as support commander. Vernon previously served as deputy brigade commander. The acceptance ends a long dispute between state and federal officials over streamlining guard units, with officials noting the plan improves on a federal proposal that would have closed armor in many towns. The reorganization removes the 3rd howitzer battalion.
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Davenport
Iowa Falls
133Rd Infantry
Sioux City
le Mars
Sheldon
Cherokee
Ida Grove
Mapleton
Audubon
Denison
734Th Ordnance Battalion
Frank P. Williams
Cedar Falls
Williams
34Th Infantry Division
Ted H. Corry
Robert D. Vernon
Cedar Rapids
Karl F. Herd
Joseph B. Flatt
Winterset
Vernon
Iowa
Hubbell
Cedar Rapids Gazette History and Publication Details
The Cedar Rapids Gazette was established in 1883 by The Gazette Co. It is published daily and Sunday at 500 Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids Iowa with second class postage paid at Cedar Rapids.
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The
Gazette Co
Third Ave. SE
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Sigourney Chamber Elects Robert Soland President
Robert Soland, manager of the Sigourney district of Central Iowa Telephone Co., was chosen as the Chamber of Commerce Man of the Year and named president. New officers include Fred Stohler as vice president and board members James Seibel Walter Fagen Burdette Bunce and M L Schroeder.
Budget Would Cost Every Lowan $82.14 on Average
Des Moines reports Gov. Harold Hughes proposes a record 230 million budget costing each of Iowa’s 2.8 million residents about 82.14 over two years. The annual increase totals 36.1 million with 12.89 extra per person, though taxes depend on income family size and other vars.
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Hughes
Harold Hughes
Des Moines
API
What Income Tax Proposal Means
Gov. Hughes proposes raising the individual income tax rate to full rate and withholding state taxes from paychecks starting next July. A rough example shows higher taxes above $5,000 income, with 6 percent planned on excess income. A separate briefing mocked a 10 percent liquor tax by noting bartender revenue estimates and errors in calculation.
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Harold Hughes
Gov. Hughes
Set Registration for McGregor Blood Donors
McGregor hospital guild schedules additional donors for the Walking Blood Bank at McGregor Community Hospital. Blood typing sessions run Friday 6 30 to 9 p.m. and February 9 and February 16 from 9 30 a.m. to 2 30 p.m. for those not yet enrolled.
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Mcgregor
Hospital Guild
McGregor Community Hospital
Iowa Dry Policy Maintained as Agents Find No Liquor Violations
Des Moines AP reports state safety agents, after visiting 63 Iowa taverns and clubs, found no liquor law violations. Governor Harold Hughes, briefed by Safety Commissioner Carl Pesch, praised enforcement and noted some operators fear licenses if laws change. Agents overheard bets on staying dry and observed patrons discussing cross-border alcohol shopping.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Harold Hughes
Carl Pesch
West Union Country Club Elects Gene Wood President
At the annual meeting of the West Union Country Club stockholders Gene Wood was elected president succeeding John Moorman. Officers named include Don Stoessel vice president Harold Gaertner secretary treasurer Alan Leterbour W W Potter John Juergens and G W Alderson as directors. Dues for stockholders and annual members rise by five dollars a year and secretary pay increases to twenty five dollars monthly. Annual meeting set for the fourth Wednesday in January next year.
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West Union
West Union Country Club
Gene Wood
John Moorman
Don Stoessel
Harold Gaertner
Alan Leterbour
W. W. Potter
John Juergens
G. W. Alderson
McGregor Methodist Father-Son Banquet Set Feb 7
The annual father-son banquet sponsored by the Methodist church will be held February 7 in the church basement.
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Methodist Church
Nelson Opposed to Parochial Bus Use
State Rep. Henry Nelson of Forest City opposes a proposal to allow private and parochial school children to ride in public school buses. Nelson cited church state separation and said no bill has been introduced yet though Gov Hughes mentioned the idea in his inaugural address.
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Des Moines
UPI
Henry Nelson
Forest City
Harold E. Hughes
Nelson
House Schools Committee
Dubuque Claims Nation's Largest Fatality-Free Traffic Record
The National Safety Council named Dubuque Iowa population 56000 the largest U.S. city without a traffic fatality last year. Iowa reported 617 highway deaths in 1962, down from 636 in 1961, part of a national trend where 1962 deaths rose to a record 41000, first time over 40000.
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Chicago
National Safety Council
Dubuque
U.S
Iowa
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