Weather and death notices mixed with local events
A Saturday weather summary shows Boise, Minneapolis, Chicago, New Orleans, Miami, Seattle readings with highs from 25 to 59 and precipitation totals. A forecast calls for a cold Sunday with possible snow and winds, then partly cloudy conditions Sunday night. The report includes March totals, normal figures, and barometric readings plus sun and moon times. The second section lists numerous funeral services for varied towns with multiple families updated on service dates and locations throughout Iowa, including Stevens, Jefferson, and Columbus communities.
Arsenic Found in Toy Ducks Coating Imported From Japan
Pennsylvania health officials report certain toy ducks imported from Japan are coated with an arsenic containing preservative. Tests show surface levels of arsenic and lead that could trigger a reaction in children if mouthed. The toy features a plastic base hat and cane or flowers, boxed with a cardboard carton bearing Japan and the number 1810. Immediate destruction is advised and dealers are urged to remove stock.
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Harrisburg
State Health Department
Japan
Health
Charles Wilbur
Department
Junior Miss finalists named with scholarships awarded
The article lists finalists Cherry Scales Jackson Mississippi Linda Taylor Kalispell Montana Dana Lichty Mason City Iowa and Miss Washington Linda Beaupre Bellevue as Personality winner. Scholarships totaled 6000 for Miss Sawyer 4000 for Miss Case 2000 for Miss Hooper and 1000 each for Miss Robinson and Miss Shenesky.
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Wellesley College
Cherry Scales
Jackson
Miss
Linda Taylor
Kalispell
Mont
Dana Lichty
Mason City
Washington
Linda Beaupre
Bellevue
Miss Sawyer
Miss Case
Hooper
Miss Robinson
Miss Shenesky
FDA Calls Flubber Mouth Rash Risk Ridiculous
The FDA warned that the novelty toy Flubber may be linked to a mouth rash in children, but no cause and effect has been demonstrated. Merrill Hassenfeld, president of Hassenfeld Bros., Inc., called the FDA statement ridiculous and cited multiple tests from medical schools and private labs claiming Flubber is absolutely safe.
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Central Falls
R.I
Federal Food and Drug Administration
FDA
Washington
Merrill Hassenfeld
Hassenfeld Bros.,Inc
Fire damages Edkin House in Columbus City
A two story frame residence owned by Dr Forrest Edkin was damaged by fire Saturday in Columbus City. Investigators say defective attic wiring caused the blaze and the kitchen suffered the most serious damage.
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Columbus City
Forrest Edkin
Severe winter storm blankets Nebraska and surrounding states
Overnight blizzard and windstorm lash western Nebraska and adjacent states with up to a foot of snow, winds to 100 mph, shattered windows and damaged power lines. Blizzard warnings stretch across Nebraska, the Dakotas, Minnesota, Iowa and Kansas as rivers rise from earlier floods.
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Nebraska
Boulder
Colorado
Denver
Dakotas
Minnesota
Iowa
Kansas
Chicago Weather Bureau
Plains
Ohio Valley
Appalachians
Northwest
Pacific Coast
California
New England
Mercury
Burlington
Houston
Maine
Midwest
Cofferdam Collapse Kills One, Wounds Three in Hudson River
A construction project cofferdam failed and sent four men into the Hudson River in Troy. One man died, three were hurt with one in critical condition. rescuers pulled the others from the icy water.
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Troy
N.Y
Hudson River
Balloon Flight Aims To Image Stars From Edge Of Space
Two men in space suits will be sealed inside an instrument packed gondola next week for a flight to 80000 feet at Holloman AFB New Mexico. Air Force Captain Joe Kittinger and civilian astronomer William White return for a second Stargazer mission to photograph stars above 90 percent of Earth's atmosphere. The earlier flight December 13 suffered instrument trouble, notably an inert telescope unable to track automatically, reducing its effectiveness.
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Holloman Air Force Base
N.M
Air Force
Joe Kittinger
William White
Navy
Russians in Cuban Uniforms Alleged in Cuba Clash
Miami report says refugees claim Russian troops clashed with anti Cas guerillas inside Cuba. Witnesses describe Russians wearing Cuban uniforms to foil U S efforts to evacuate them. Details from a refugee arriving from Havana are anonymous.
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Miami
Cuba
U. S
Havana
NAACP Iowa Executive Board Advances Civil Rights
The Iowa conference NAACP met at Jane Boyd Community House and passed resolutions for fair employment practices and hospital integration. Prof. Russell W. Nash was elected delegate to the NAACP regular conference in Kansas City March 23, with the next state conference planned for October 5 in Burlington.
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Iowa
NAACP
Kansas City
Burlington
Camp Good Health Memorial Gifts and Budget
In memory of Dr. W. F. Naibert gifts total 25.00. In memory of Mrs. Walter Dunshee from Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Bell 20.00. In memory of E. D. Manilaw 10.00. Previous balance on 1963 Camp budget 979.82. Overall balance 1,934.82.
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W. F. Naibert
Walter Dunshee
J. H. Bell
E. D. Manilaw
Center Point remembers Mabel Carr lifelong resident dies
Mabel Lee Carr 88, a Center Point native born March 13 1875, died Saturday at her home. She married Spencer Carr in October 1895, who died in 1905. A music teacher and choir director, she lived in Center Point most of her life. Services Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Murdoch's Center Point chapel.
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Stacy's
St. Joseph’s Church
Iowa City
Mary Kabela
Donohue’s
Center Point
Mabel Lee Carr
Murdoch’s. Friends
Decorah
Ingeborg Larson
Steine’s. Sigourney
Mary Ann Ingle
Davenport
Ollie Baptist Church
Reynolds
Lee Carr
Spencer Carr
Carr
Cornell College
Methodist Church
Murdoch’s
Murdoch Chapel
Mrs. Jay Lush Named Iowa Mother of the Year
Ada line Lush wife of an Iowa State University professor was chosen Iowa Mother of the Year for 1963 from 68 nominees. The 63 year old mother of two teaches multiple languages privately for 33 years and has led 12 tours through 14 Western European countries. She has photography and writing interests, and is a native of Van Buren Arkansas with degrees from the University of Arkansas and the University of Chicago.
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Des Moines
UPI
Adaline L. Lush
Iowa State University
Iowa
Ark
University of Arkansas
University of Chicago
Escapee Galush Recaptured After Cedar Rapids Stint
John Galush, 23, of Minneapolis, who escaped from a Cedar Rapids police questioning room, was found hiding under a bed in a Minneapolis apartment Saturday. He was arrested with three companions as burglary tools were found, and faces a Minneapolis burglary hearing Monday. Authorities also question him about a March 8 burglary.
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John Galush
Minneapolis
Cedar Rapids
Galysh
Jame Shannon
Galush
Death of Elmer Walton in Fairbury Neb at 75
Word reaches Central City of the death of Elmer Walton aged 75 at Fairbury Nebraska last Friday.
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Central City
Elmer Walton
Fairbury
Neb
Rome Murder Probe: Boxmann Questioned Over McCann Slaying
In Rome police sought to question Ernest Boxmann 53 about the stabbing death of Frances McCann the American opera singer found in her hotel room. Boxmann wounded with a pistol collapsed in a corridor. doctors warned of possible brain damage if he survives.
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Rome
Ernest
Boxmann
Frances McCann
Miss McCann
J. Walter Rodgers, Jr
Altadena
Calif
Europe
West Berlin
Iowa Navy Men Die in Crackup Near Jacksonville
Two Iowa sailors and their companions died when a Stinson plane from the Jacksonville Navy Flying Club crashed during takeoff, rising to about 200 feet before striking the ground. Pilot Richard D. Guenther, 19, of Fort Madison, and radioman George C. Reugnitz, 20, of Elkport, were members of the same patrol squadron at Jacksonville Naval Air Station. the girls’ names were not released.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Iowa
Herlongfield
Stinson
Jacksonville Navy Flying Club
Richard D. Guenther
A c
Lairman
Allen H.guenther
Fort Madison
George C. Reugnitz
Roy C. Reugnitz
Elkport
Jacksonville Naval Air Station
Amelia Hudsons Body In Avalanche Is Found
In Ouray Colorado the frozen body of 17 year old Amelia Hudson was recovered after 13 days buried by a mountain avalanche. Her 11 year old sister Pauline remains missing as searchers exhausted by the effort continue. Their father Reverend Marvin Hudson 39 was also killed in the same slide near the red mountain pass.
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Ouray
Colo
UPI
Amelia Hudson
Colorado
Red Mountain Pass
Pauline
Marvin Hudson
Eight Die In Head-On Crash On Trans-Canada Highway
An automobile crossed into the opposite lane on the Trans-Canada highway near Drummondville Quebec and struck another car head on. Eight people died two women and a man were in the second vehicle while five youths were trapped in the burning car.
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Drummondville
Que
Here
Greene Requests Ole Miss Entry
University of Mississippi Registrar Robert Ellis said that Dewey Greene Jr a Negro had filed a petition to enter the university with the admissions committee at Oxford Mississippi.
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Oxford, Miss
University of Mississippi
Robert Ellis
Dewey Greene, Jr
Committee On Admissions
Twelve Dead in Mishaps in Peru
Torrential rains in southern Peru trigger floods and landslides leaving twelve people dead as rescue teams search affected areas near Lima. Local officials warn of continuing dangers from rising waters and unstable terrain.
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Peru
Lima
Man Injured Slightly In Collision Saturday
Cedar Rapids man James W. McLaughlin suffered a forehead laceration in a two car crash on Third street NE near A avenue Saturday night at 10. He was treated and released after the vehicle he rode in with Nadine McLaughlin collided with a northbound car driven by Paul A. Searles of West Union. Searles was charged with failure to yield the right of way.
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Cedar Rapids
Third Street
James W. McLaughlin
Avenue NE
Nadine
Paul A. Searles
West Union
Searles
Mrs Harvey Spradlin and sons depart for Germany
Mrs Harvey Spradlin and her three sons leave by plane for Germany. Sgt Spradlin has been stationed there since 1 September.
Miss Hattie Harris Dies at 102 in Springfield
Miss Hattie Harris, 102, longtime Springfield area teacher, died Saturday ending a career spanning more than four decades.
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Springfield, Ill
Hattie Harris
Springfield
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