Pentagon first counts Viet Nam deaths by state
The Pentagon uses a new computer system to list Vietnam combat fatalities by home of record. California leads with 683 deaths followed by New York 529, Pennsylvania 483, Texas 442 and Ohio So far 7 823 total deaths from Jan 1 1961 to March 1 1967 ages 20 dominate and one 17 year old died The system will soon show major causes of deaths in combat.
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Headstart survey identifies Cedar Rapids enrollees
About 160 potential enrollees for Linn county Headstart were found in a Sunday house to house canvass in Cedar Rapids conducted by 117 women volunteers from churches and synagogues. The program runs eight weeks from June with an $81,911 budget supporting 225 children across 15 attendance centers.
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Iowa Supreme Court Justice T. Eugene Thornton Dies
Waterloo Democrat T. Eugene Thornton age 55 and long time legal figure on the Iowa Supreme Court died in St Francis hospital after months as a patient. He served on the court since 1958 and is survived by Marguerite and six children. He was born in Omaha and a 1936 Creighton law graduate.
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Ozzie Orwell Dies at 66 in Decorah Rites Planned
Decorah mourns former major league pitcher and outfielder Ozzie Orwell 66 who died after a cancer battle in a Decorah hospital. Luther College 1925 grad played for Milwaukee Brewers 1926 27 and Philadelphia Athletics 1929 30 under Connie Mack. Survived by wife Edna daughter Carleton Nordschow and son Dean. Services Thursday 2 p.m. Decorah Lutheran Church. Body at Steinf funeral home.
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Town City
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Baker arraigned on intoxication and resisting arrest
Sigourney resident Guy Anthony Baker, 24, of Keota, was arraigned on charges of intoxication and resisting arrest. Bond set at 60 dollars on the intoxication charge and 50 dollars on resisting arrest. Both charges filed by Sheriff John Bud Wallerich on Thursday.
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Interest Ceiling Removal Sought by Iowa Treasurer
Mt Pleasant Iowa treasurer Paul Franzenburg urged lawmakers to remove the 4 percent ceiling on public fund deposits arguing removal would raise state earnings. He noted past actions placing funds in Iowa banks and the need to reflect market rates to boost local economies.
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Lien Against Mercury Sought in Forest Park Case
Ames attorney Carl A. Smedal asks a court to establish a lien of 1717.02 for fees in Mercury Builders Inc. suit against Tama Packing Co. and liquidation of Tama Pack. Mercury seeks foreclosure of a mechanic's lien for 246278.50 plus interest. Smedal withdrew as Mercury's attorney on March 7 1967.
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Vandalism Reported at Tama County Church and School
Sheriff Milo Quigley investigates two vandalism incidents reported Sunday. At Fairview church northwest of Toledo two stained glass panes were broken and a bulletin board damaged, likely kicked. Four panes broken at the former Columbia Stub road school southwest of Tama, door kicked but lock held. the building contains a voting machine.
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Merchants Offer Free Bus Rides for May 18 Downtown Event
The Central Retail Merchants Bureau plans to charter all city buses May 18 to promote the sidewalk bazaar in downtown. Free rides on all routes to the downtown area will run 9 to 11 a.m. Arrangements are by the downtown merchants and the Regional Transportation Authority. The offer excludes riders leaving the downtown area.
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Convict Takes Seven Hostages In Escape Across Oklahoma
Emmett Ray McCarthy, a 34 year old 6 foot 10 inch convict, escaped from a hospital roadblock and led a seven hour flight through seven counties to within 20 miles of the Texas line. He took seven hostages including two officers after seizing a pistol from his guard at a hospital. He surrendered at gunpoint after crashing a car in Marietta. He was charged with armed robbery in Carter county and had been serving 12 years for armed robbery in Oklahoma City.
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John Shuts
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McGehee
Students Win Writing Awards in 1967 Scholastic Program
Two Eastern Iowa students earned honors in Scholastic Magazines national writing contest. Cathie McCallum received a fourth award for a short story in the senior division, mentored by Sister Mary Georgianne. Elizabeth Bauch won honorable mention for poetry in the junior division under Jo Ann Batcon.
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J. G. McCallum
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Mary Georgianne
Elizabeth Bauch
Traer
North Tama County Community School
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Iowa Improvement Incentive Act Proposed for Tax Breaks
Senator Stanley champions a ten year tax exemption plan for building improvements. Owner occupied homes would enjoy tax-exempt improvements while the owner resides there with a limit of 5000 dollars per building and additional safeguards included.
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Tax Laws Encourage Slums Says Stanley
Iowa lawmaker Senator David Stanley told the Des Moines Sertoma club slum conditions grow as taxes rise with property upkeep. He urged revising tax rules to reward improvements and discourage neglect to spur property renovation.
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Rachel Reveals Truth About Jack Chandler on Peyton Place
In a Tuesday broadcast at 8 36 PM on KCRG TV Channel 9 in Colorado, Rachel tells the Carsons the truth about Jack Chandler. The moment centers on a dramatic confrontation shaping the Carsons’ understanding and relationships.
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Man Surrenders After Holding Marshal and Children
Bromley Kentucky AP Billy Dameron 27 surrendered to police after holding Bromley Marshal Archie Serp and his two children Debbie 4 and David 2 hostage in Cameron home for over two hours Three shots fired none aimed at hostages Dameron surrendered after minister Rev William Saly urged him and wife escaped to call police
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