Retirement of Independence Police Chief Recommended
The Independence law enforcement committee urged the retirement of Police Chief Henry Funk 69 after six years in the role and years on the force since 1949. It proposed Art Kittner as acting chief for one year and a mandatory retirement age of 65 for all officers. Mayor Clyde Marshall to act on the recommendations.
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Iowa Citian Found Dead in Wrecked Car
An Iowa City woman, Julia Libby Wade 45, was found dead Monday afternoon in her wrecked car along Highway one near the Cedar river bridge at Rochester. Autopsy cited head, face and chest injuries. She leaves four daughters, a son, mother, brother and two sisters, with services Friday at 1 30 p.m. at Sheets and Dahn funeral home in Tipton.
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Rochester
Julia Libby Wade
University Hospitals
Ralph Akers
Wade
Beverly Palmer
Solon
Richard Williams
Scotland
Sharon
Connie Jo
Curtis Paul
Mollie Scorpis
Tipton
Joe
Betty Whitmer
Florida
Josephine Ford
Sheets and Dahn Funeral Home
Paul Wilson 67 Troy Mills Dies in Arizona
Paul Wilson 67 retired postmaster and Troy Mills merchant died Saturday in Mesa Arizona. He served in World War I and was active in the Troy Mills Christian church and local veterans groups. Surviving wife two daughters a son a brother and six grandchildren. Services set for 2 pm Thursday at the Troy Mills Christian church. Donations may be made to the church.
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Untouchables Target Extortion Ring on TV Tonight
The Untouchables plan to crack an extortion ring in a Tuesday night episode airing at 8 30 on TV 9. The program follows federal agents and a gang target in a high stakes surveillance operation.
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TV 9
Iowan Named Ambassador to Luxembourg
Washington confirms William R. Rivkin former Davenport attorney as ambassador to Luxembourg. Rivkin 43 now practicing law in Chicago and will return with his wife for the visit of Grand Duchess Charlotte and Prince Felix.
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Luxembourg
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Rivkin
Chicago
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Prince Felix
Blind Commission Move Considered By Iowa Senate Panel
In Des Moines a senate committee discussed placing the three member Iowa blind commission under the state board of social welfare. Senator George Scott and Senator Jacob Grimstead backed the plan while concerns about overlap with the Braille and Sight Saving School superintendent and regents were raised. The panel asked for more study and a formal recommendation.
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Bromwell Explains Vets Benefits Bill in Congress
Rep. James Bromwell outlined a veterans benefits bill to extend wartime perks to service members even without a formal war declaration. He noted dangers faced by troops in places like South Vietnam and cited parity with Korean veteran benefits. He was recently appointed to the veterans affairs committee, expanding his committee assignments.
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House
James Bromwell
U.S
South Vietnam
Veterans Affairs Committee
Protein Blenders Seeks Judgments on Two Notes
Protein Blenders Inc filed a petition asking judgments on two promissory notes against Fay Bird of Hancock County. The company claims 4111 dollars principal plus 363 dollars interest on one note and 1284 dollars principal plus 73 dollars interest on the other, notes given in purchase of merchandise.
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Hancock County
Fay Bird
Protein Blenders
John Moe Earns M A Degree in Educational Psychology
Decorah announces John Moe has received an M A degree in educational psychology and guidance from Colorado State College at Greeley.
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Williamsburg Junior High to Get Independent Staff
Williamsburg board to establish a standalone junior high faculty for fall. Dave Pierce returns as junior high principal with Charlyn Barney Opal Blackmer and Arthur Hutton in key subjects. New hires include Judith Logan Myra Hohl and Ellen Platt shifts to special ed.
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Dave Pierce
Charlyn Barney
Opal Blackmer
Arthur Hutton
Carroll Scott
Terry Curtis
Conroy
Judith Logan
Melrose
Myra Hohl
Donnellson
State College of Iowa
Myrna Farrar
Edna Barnett
Ellen Platt
Sidney Buffington
University of Illinois
National Defense
Ronald Chapman
Birthday Celebrations Mark Strawbery Point Residents
Two Strawberry Point women celebrated at family dinners. Josephine Anton turned 93 today and Clara Dittmer reached 94 on Saturday, as relatives gathered to honor their birthdays.
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Strawberry Point
Josephine Anton
Clara Dittmer
Paula Robinson Memorial Scholarship Fund Established
In Des Moines Iowa the Paula Robinson Scholarship Fund honors Paula Robinson executive director of the Iowa Mental Health Assn who died this spring. Contributions to fund will aid students pursuing psychiatry or mental health studies with former State Rep Ernest Kosek among first donors and the fund is administered by the Iowa Mental Health Assn at 306 Flynn Bldg.
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Iowa
Paula Robinson
Iowa Mental Health Assn
Miss Robinson
Miss
Reading A Bill To Allow Joint Governmental Subdivisions
First Reading of a bill by Rep. Tom Riley and Rep. John Ely Jr. to let local subdivisions jointly perform duties they currently do separately. Ely argues the measure could save substantial money by pooling renting of computer equipment and other areas.
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Tom Riley
Cedar Rapids
John M. Ely, Jr
Ely
Nine Scarlet Fever Cases in Oxford Junction
Nine cases of scarlet fever have been found among the children in Oxford Junction. Local health officials report the outbreak at the Oxford June area with affected families seeking care and precautionary measures implemented.
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Oxford
Kindergarten Round-Up Postponed This Week
The school postponed the kindergarten round-up planned for this week. Details on rescheduled date and location were not provided.
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Tion School
Murphy Martin Proves Timely TV News Update
Murphy Martin presents fresh nightly updates on KCRG TV 9 with latest details each weeknight at 10 15 PM. The segment delivers concise local news highlights and evolving stories for Hometown viewers.
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