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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1964
Page
5
The Associated Press reports 12 fatalities in Iowa over the weekend from multiple accidents. Five deaths involved farm machinery. One victim, 16 year old William Thomas Flockhart Jr., was struck after stepping from a school bus. The Iowa Traffic Facilities data are attributed to the State Safety Department with dates shown.
A string of weekend crashes across central and eastern Iowa left several dead and many injured. Victims include Leon football player James Berry and Clarion teacher Mrs. James Ames, among others. fatalities occurred in farm and road accidents near Dysert, Dubuque, Knoxville, Cantril, Carroll, and Brooklyn.
Twenty five newspapers received awards for outstanding local government coverage and engaging presentation. The Ames Tribune and the Iowa City Press Citizen finished third in their circulation classes.
Des Moines Gov. Harold Hughes enters the fall campaign stressing moderation in taxation while signaling possible targeted tax increases. He backs a one cent gas tax rise and studies options like sales, income, cigarette and beer taxes, nuisance taxes, and a services tax, warning against broad hikes. He criticizes Hultman for repealing head and personal property taxes and says ADC aid may rise but only after budget hearings.
Iowa City Democratic candidate John R. Schmidhauser charged that his Republican opponent circulated a secret document with false charges about his stance on key issues. He cited a false claim that he would oppose locating an electronics research center in Iowa and described the document as a deliberate misrepresentation.
The Supreme Court will hear Nebraska’s request to file suit against Iowa over a Missouri River boundary change. Nebraska cites Iowa land seizures for recreation in breach of the 1943 Iowa Nebraska compact. About 15 560 acres valued at several million dollars are involved.
New healing substance Bio-Dyne used in Preparation H form shows rapid relief of itching and pain from hemorrhoids with shrinking effects. Observations span months with many cases reporting long term improvement. No narcotics or anesthetics used. available as suppositories or ointment.
Forrest Whitcher a 43 year old West Union resident was electrocuted Saturday afternoon while untangling a steel corncrib that touched a power line near his farm four miles southeast of West Union He grasped a chain in contact with the cable and died Surviving include his wife Verona his parents and a daughter plus three brothers and five sisters Services are set for Wednesday at 10 30 a m at the West Union Methodist church with the body at Burnham and Wood funeral home
Spirit Lake police report a man tentatively identified as Emil Arnison of Minneapolis was found hanging from a tree by two 14 year old boys on a hunting trip. Authorities say the man had been dead for several weeks.
Cornell College honors four individuals at Mount Vernon homecoming with honorary associate memberships. Recipients include Dr. Howard Troyer and Mrs. Troyer Evlyn Fisher and S E Coquillette in recognition of their service to the college.
The Milwaukee railroad will discontinue agency service to Osian, Edgewood and Strawberry Point or combine operations. The Iowa commerce commission approved using a single agent to serve Edgewood and Strawberry Point with several hours daily at each station, with another request pending.
The railroad requests ending agency service and removal of the Ossian depot building. In Edgewood and Strawberry Point the line would drop service entirely if no agreement is reached with the employees involved.
Iowa's 10 percent discount on liquor purchases of 100 dollars or more at state stores went into effect Monday. Discounts apply Monday to Thursday on all beverages, excluding Fridays Saturdays and days before holidays. The policy aims to boost border town licensees and reduce weekend workload while potentially offsetting millions in revenue losses.
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