Marion Chamber Golf Day and Airport Meeting
The Marion Chamber of Commerce hosts a golf day and luncheon at Indian Creek Country Club starting 8 am with a noon luncheon. The semiannual meeting features a presentation on Marion’s proposed east airport, progress slides, and remarks by Chuck Schuer. Reservations due by July 5.
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Marion
Chamber of Commerce
Kenwood 7
Indian Creek
Adv
Chuck Schuer
Chamber
William E. Biedermann
Irwin Renfer
Bob L. Gibbs
Hazel Sigafoos
Montezuma
Phyllis Barber
Ottumwa
Seattle
Clearwater
Fla
Turner enters GOP race for Iowa attorney general
Des Moines UPI Richard Turner of Council Bluffs announced his bid for the Republican nomination for Iowa attorney general. The 38 year old former state senator is the third Republican candidate alongside Virgil Moore and Joseph Bertroche. Turner spoke at the Iowa Republican state convention as party leaders including Senate minority leader Robert Rigler urged reelection.
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Des Moines
UPI
Richard Turnner
Council Bluffs
Iowa
Homey Genera
Turner
University of Iowa Law School
State Senate
Lawrence ‘Scalise
Virgil Moore
G.O.P
Joseph Bertroche
Robert Rlgier
New Hampton
Rigler
Mt Auburn Man Takes His Own Life in Benton County
Warren Mullnix, 56, of Mt. Auburn died after a February gunshot wound to the temple. He was pronounced dead after being taken to a Vinton hospital. Survivors include his wife Nadine a daughter Alberta Smith a son Leonard and his father Evan. The body lies at Holland Funeral Home as authorities investigate.
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Vinton
Warren Mullnix
Mt. Auburn
Benton County
Mullnix
Vinton Hospital
Nadine
Alberta Smith
Marengo
Leonard
Shellsburg
Evan
Williamsburg
YMCA
Marion Branch
Supreme Court Holds Final Session of Term
Justice Hugo Black presided at the last public sitting of the term as Chief Justice Warren was absent due to the death of his sister. Justice Douglas also missed, leaving seven on the bench. Warren’s sister, Mrs Vernon Plank of Oakland, California, died Friday night and Black handled duties in his stead.
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Washington
Hugo Black
Supreme Court
Earl Warren
Black
William Douglas
Goose Prairie
Wash
Warren
Vernon] Plank
Oakland
Calif
Wasps Sting Man to Death in Miami Hedge Trim
A 55 year old construction worker, Will Parks, died after being stung by wasps while trimming a hedge. The attack occurred Saturday from a colony in a trellis on the side of his house, and he died about five minutes later.
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Miami
Fla
Will Parks
Woman Slain Fort Madison Man Arrested in Slaying
A Burlington boy died from injuries after falling from a second story window at home. Helen Barker was found shot to death. Anthony Arthur, 38, Fort Madison, was arrested after being in custody with bond set at 50 000.
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Iowa City
UPI
Burlington
Richard Franklin ‘Sells
Richard W. Sells
Jamesln
Anthony Arthur
Fort Maci
Helen Barker
Politics Not On the Agenda For Governors
Midwest governors met for a three day conference focusing on state issues. The talks centered on Republican leaders James Rhodes of Ohio and George Romney of Michigan and their sway in the 1968 nomination. Democrats faced Vietnam and farm policy concerns affecting Midwest campaigns.
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Cincinnati
API
James Rhodes
Ohio
George Romney
Michigan
Johnson
Midwest
Tyke Crash Fatal for Dubuque Boy, 17
Dubuque boy Randall L. Curtis aged 17 died Sunday night from injuries suffered in a tycle crash. Police reported the fatal incident as the page notes a deadly accident involving a teen in Dubuque.
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Dubuque
Randall L. Curtis
Four Year Old Girl Killed in Iowa Motorcycle Crash
In Dubuque and Sioux City reports a fatal motorcycle collision left Lisa Curtis Koch, 4, fatally injured after a car driven by 26 year old Bert Wampler struck the cycle. The victim’s sister Jean Koch and other relatives were noted, with Carol Koch listed as injured. The accident occurred on a street in Iowa City near the hospital.
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Bert Wampler
Sioux City
Lisa
Dubuque
Carol Koch
Kenneth
Jean
Edgar Koch
Sioux
Curtis
Motor City
Addition
Iowa City
Practical Joke Endangers Three
A prank caused a near-fatal weekend accident on a Marion County road when David S. Willoughby swerved to avoid a fake bridge barricade across Skunk Creek. His wife and child escaped injury, though the car suffered about 450 dollars in damage after striking a guard post and bridge rail. Toilet paper hung across the span by the prankster created the misleading obstacle.
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Dallas
Iowa
David S. Willoughby
Marion ‘County
Willoughby
Harold Gates
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Robert Mitchell
WRC
Thomas Park
Sor Pharmacy
H. Bruce Phillips
Chicago
H. B. Phillips
Central Avenue
Dave Etzel
William King
Drake University
Atty
Freddies Furniture
Marion Shopping Center
Marion High School
Warner Bros
Phot
Bue Ts
Fort Madison
Adverti
Guaranty
Pe Ae
Guaranty's
Second Avenue
2Nd Avenue
3Rd Avenue
2Nd Ave
3Rd Ave
Bank and Trust CO
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Corner
3Rd Street SE
Marion Area
Gazette
10Th St
First Avenue
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