Begley Seeks Third Ward Council Seat in Marion Bid
J Edward Begley 37 longtime Marion resident and Linn County REC journeyman lineman announced his candidacy for Third ward councilman. He chairs community groups, backs growth, and urged voters to participate in Oct 21 primary and Nov 4 election. He lives at 2550 Fifth Ave with wife and four sons.
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J. Edward
Eddie” Begley
Third Ward
Marion
Begley
The
Marion Jaycees
Cub Scout Pack
Marion Kids League Baseball
Linn County Rec
Begleys
Fifth Avenue
Scale Stolen From Building in Marion
Marion police report the theft of a 2 by 3 foot scale with 500 pound capacity from the old Farmers Elevator Co. building at 2185 Seventh Avenue, value $35. Over the weekend vandals damaged a car antenna owned by John Frasher and broke a window at Emerson Elementary School, 1500 Tenth Avenue.
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Marion
Farmers Elevator Co
Seventh Avenue
John Frasher
Fourteenth Street
Emerson
Tenth Avenue
Knight Bound Over To District Court
Iowa City youth Wesley Knight, 20, was bound over to district court on a preliminary hearing for two counts of robbery with aggravation. The charges arise from a street holdup of two women in Iowa City last week. Knight is jailed in Johnson County with a $4,000 bond.
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Iowa City
Wesley Knight
Johnson County
Two Linn-Mar and Marion Students Named Merit Semi Finalists
Two high school seniors, Margaret Boquist of Marion and Duane Boggs of Linn-Mar, were named among 15 000 National Merit Scholarship semi finalists for 1969 70. They compete for 3000 merit scholarships to be awarded in 1970.
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Linn- Mar
Marion High Schools
Margaret Boquist
Charles Boquist
Eighteenth Street
Marion High School
Duane Boggs
George Boggs
Sixteenth Street
Linn-Mar High School
Marines Cut Vietnam Tour to Twelve Months
UPI reports the Marine Corps shortened Vietnam duty from 13 to 12 months. Most of the 72,000 Marines in the war zone will be home one month earlier than planned, aligning with Army Navy and Air Force tour lengths, though some personnel may depart two to four weeks ahead of rotation dates.
Three Day Work Week Proposed by Sociologist
Washington AP a sociologist argues redesigning the work week to three 10 hour days could solve major problems. He suggests four days off, reduced commuting, and better family life as benefits of a three day work week.
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Washington
Joe American
Millard Faught
Business Management
Faught
Marion Gazette Want Ad Office Ad Help and Numbers
Memo directs Marion area readers to place want ads at The Gazette Marion office located at 743 10th St for convenience. Experienced ad writers assist with classifications and costs. To place a want ad call 369-1234 or 369-1250 if busy. Minimum charge is $1.
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Marion Area
Gazette Marion
10Th St
Marion
Navy Names Pullout Units From Vietnam Redeployment
The U S command identified 5000 sailors and marines set for withdrawal as 35000 American troops redeploy from Vietnam. Seabee units in Da Nang Quang Tri and Dong Ha form the bulk, with some from Da Nang and the 3rd Marine Amphibious Force returning. Detachments from the 7th fleet and other commands complete the mix.
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Saigon
UPS
U. S
Navy
Vietnam
Naval
da Nang
Quang Tri
Dong Ha
3Rd Marine Amphibious Force
U. S. Military Assistance Command
7Th Fleet
Japan Fails Fourth Try to Put Satellite in Orbit
In Uchinoura Japan on Monday the nation failed for the fourth time to launch a satellite into Earth orbit. The setback follows earlier attempts and highlights ongoing launch challenges for the country.
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Uchinoura
Japan
Decorah Man Escapes Injury After Pickup Overturns
A rural Decorah resident, Edward Ottney, escaped serious injury after his pickup slid off a gravel road seven miles northeast of Decorah on Upper Dam road and overturned into a ditch. He was treated at Winneshiek County Hospital and released. the vehicle was demolished. Sheriff Gene Simonson cited road conditions and said no charges were filed.
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The
Gazette
Decorah
Edward Ottney
Upper Dam
Ottney
Winneshiek County
Gene Simonson
Jones County GOP Women's Desert Luncheon Scheduled Tuesday
In Monticello the Jones County Republican Women's desert luncheon will be held Tuesday at 1 30 p.m. at Monti cafe correcting an earlier Thursday note. State Sen Clifton Lamborn will speak to attendees.
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Monticello
Jones County
Clifton Lamborn
Ossian Man Charged After Two-Car Crash
Five people were treated and released at Waukon hospital after a two car crash on highway 9 four miles southwest of here. Leonard Johnson, 71, of Ossian drove left into the path of another vehicle, sparking charges.
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Waukon
Waukon Hospital
Highway 9
Here
Leonard Johnson
Ossian
Car Crash Sees Five Hurt In Minn. Collision
A vehicle driven by Richard Holtz, 25, of Colgate Minnesota, collided with another car carrying Peter Tanken, 76, of Ossian, Holz, his wife, and Jane Klein of Milwaukee. All five sustained minor injuries. Johnson faces charges of failure to yield the right of way.
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Richard Holtz
Colgate
Minn
Johnson
Peter Tanken
Ossian
Holz
Jane Klein
Milwaukee
Brothers Crown PANAMA: Two Boys Found Dead in Creek
AP reports Shelby county officials located the bodies of James Maloney and Glen Maloney both 13 in Mesquite creek where they had been fishing the day prior. They were sons of Mr and Mrs Eugene Maloney.
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Panama
Shelby County
James Maloney
Glen
Mesquite Creek
Eugene Maloney
Ride Attracts 200 Horsemen in Iowa Trail Ride
About two hundred riders from northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota joined a 15 mile trail ride through Upper Iowa river country near Pine Bluff. Sponsored by Northeast Iowa Saddle Club, the event included a noon picnic at Pine Bluff and plans for an October ride. Riders gathered at Roger Bullerman farm northeast of Decorah.
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Decorah
Iowa
Minnesota
Iowa River
Pine Bluff
The
Northeast Iowa Saddle Club
Roger Bullerman
Now Possible To Shrink Painful Hemorrhoids Now Possible To Shrink Painful Hemorrhoids
A New York report states a scientific institute found a medication that often shrinks hemorrhoids. Tests in New York City Washington DC and the Midwest show prompt relief from itching burning and pain with no narcotics. Preparation H promises shrinking piles soothing tissues and easier bowel movements with no prescription.
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New York City
Washington, D.C
Midwest Medical Center
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