Percy Tragedy Alters Illinois Campaign Dynamics
In Illinois a murder shocks the Senate race as Valerie Percy’s death stirs sympathy and shifts campaign momentum. Charles Percy seeks humanizing support while Senator Douglas counters with liberal credentials and a tough, long fight. Polls show Percy gaining ground despite doubts about emotion and polling.
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Chicago
NEA
Illinois
Valerie Percy
Charles Percy
U.S. Senate
Paul Douglas
Percy
Douglas
Daley
Cook County
Senate
Indiana
Lake Michigan Dunes
Industrial Development Bond Debate Persists Among Bankers
A 15 year dispute over industrial development bonds centers on whether towns may borrow cheaply to fund private factories. Critics warn such bonds drain funds for public utilities, while supporters argue jobs and local growth justify the tax exempt finance. The Jerome Arkansas case highlighted growing concerns.
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New York
James Reilly
Goodbody & Co
ABA
U.S
Jerome
Ark
Tama Pack Liquidity Plea Filed for Court-Ordered Liquidation
Tama Packing Co. petitions Tama county district court for liquidation under court supervision after a Cedar Rapids stockholders meeting Oct. 28 voted dissolution. The filing seeks exclusive jurisdiction over all Tama Pack assets, appointment of receivers, and authority to preserve assets and operate until a full hearing.
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Toledo
Tama Packing Co
Tama County District Court
Cedar Rapids
Tama Pack
Lowan Found Guilty in Slaying
Burlington AP report states James Arthur, a Fort Madison man and former worker, was found guilty of second degree murder after leaving his wife following the birth of their sixth child and seeking other relationships. He remained in jail awaiting sentencing.
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Burlington (Ap
Fort Madison
James Arthur
Trust Department Ad Encourages Estate Planning Help
An ad urging readers to bring a lawyer to discuss tomorrow's problems and how the Olde Trustee's Trust Department can aid estate planning. It promises benefits to estates and emphasizes professional guidance from John.
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John
Burke Serves Cedar Rapids On Traffic Division
Robert J. Burke was appointed to the Cedar Rapids police force on July 21, 192. He started on the midnight shift and now works the daytime traffic division. Born in Cedar Rapids February 21, 1929, he attended local schools and is unmarried. He served two years in the army.
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Robert J. Burke
Cedar Rapids
Burke
Army munitions plant worker convicted in fatal shooting case
A jury in district court found Arthur guilty of fatally shooting Helen Barker 38, a Burlington divorcee, last June 19. He claimed insanity and epilepsy and testified he did not remember the shooting. Barker’s body was found on a bed. Arthur was arrested the next day in Danville. his wife Sarah Arthur was present during the trial.
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Army Munitions Plant
Arthur
Helen Barker
Burlington
True Story of Jesse James TV Feature on KCRG Color
Robert Wagner stars in a color television presentation of the Jesse James tale. The Channel 9 Saturday night double feature airs at 9 20 CST on KCRG TV.
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Jesse James
Robert Wagner
Kcrgtv
Davenport Census Shows 6 710 Gain in Population
Davenport mayor announces a special census puts city population at 95 691, up 6 710 from 1960. Officials say the gain will qualify Davenport for an extra 67 000 dollars annually in state road use taxes and liquor store profits.
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Davenport
John Jebens
Special Sweet Potatoes with Candied Fruit Surprise
A recipe note suggests adding diced candied fruit to mashed sweet potatoes for a surprise casserole. Pair it with ham for a complete meal.
Cost Doubles On 2nd Bridge Across Mississippi
Nashville AP reports Warner Dunlap Tennessee highway engineer and Ward Goodman Arkansas chief highway engineer recall 20 years of planning for the Memphis Arkansas bridge. They now plan an Interstate 40 bridge across the Mississippi at Memphis with a projected cost of 9.5 million dollars versus 4 million previously.
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Nashville
Warner Dunlap
Tennessee
Ward Goodman
Arkansas
Mississippi River
Mississippi
Memphis
Curry Powder Rice Chicken Salad Variation
Diced cooked chicken mixed with celery and mayonnaise makes a good salad. Try adding curry powder and cooked rice for a varied version. Serve on lettuce with seedless grapes as garnish.
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