World finances rise as Christmas optimism grips markets
Editorial notes improved international finances in 1969 with Britain showing reserves gains, the pound stabilizing, and gains in the German mark and French franc. The piece credits the two tier gold price system and calls for a new system like drawing rights to prevent future speculation. It praises cooperative action over individual advantage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Graff
Assn
Treasuries
London
U.S. Treasury
Yield for emergency vehicles urged after Iowa crashes
Spencer daily life in Clay county reports two fatal crashes in the past month outside Spencer with multiple emergency responders delayed by drivers not yielding to red lights and sirens. The piece cites Iowa law requiring drivers to move aside and stop to let emergency vehicles pass and warns against crowding scenes that hinder ambulances and fire trucks.
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Spencer Daily
Clay County
Spencer
Iowa
Christmas tree safety tips from State Fire Marshal Wilbur Johnson
State Fire Marshal Wilbur Johnson issues Christmas tree safety guidelines for Iowa homes. He urges fresh trees kept in water, flameproof coatings, checked wiring, and noncombustible decorations, plus prompt disposal and a clear fire emergency plan with alternate escape routes.
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Wilbur Johnson
Johnson
U.S
Christmas Wishes From a Local Reader
A reader named Leon Sanow writes from 409 Fourth St SW that he cannot go uptown often and sends Christmas and New Year greetings to college teachers business people and staff. He says he misses friends at Christmas time and asks that two teachers bring his message to the editor.
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Leon Sanow
Fourth St. SW
Letter to the Editor requests address update for Le Mars Daily Sentinel
Former Le Mars resident Richard F. Ludwig writes from a military APO to request a mail-forward of the Daily Sentinel. He praises Chuck Wiley's Europe letters and notes a relocation by air force to APO NY 09123. He asks the paper to send future issues to his new address.
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le Mars Daily Sentinel
le Mars
Chuck Wiley
Europe
England
Luxemburg
Lux
Daily Sentinel
Air Force
Richard F. Ludwig
Csgp
CMB
APO
Social events December gatherings announced
On December 11 the Happy Hour club meets at Hammer's restaurant at 2 p.m. with Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Ann Witt as hostesses and asks members to bring an unwrapped gift for orphan children marked by size and gender. Also on December 11 the "Incarnate Word" cantata pageant occurs at Calvary United Methodist Church at 7 p.m. On December 16 the Liberty Township Farm Bureau women's meeting at 1 p.m. chaired by Mrs. Nelson Brown invites all to bring a Christmas dish.
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Happy Hour Club
Hammer's
Jones
Ann Witt
Calvary United Methodist Church
Liberty Township Farm Bureau Womens
Nelson Brown
Woman Awarded Custody of Child in Alton Case
Three year old Anna Miller is returned to her mother Mrs Marlys Miller former Alton resident after Judge James P Kelley rules in favor of the natural mother ending over a year of custody dispute. Foster parents Don and Mrs Schreur of Orange City sought permanent custody. The judge emphasized the child’s best interests and noted the case drew many lawyers families and public concern.
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Anna Miller
Marlys Miller
Alton
James P. Kelley
Anna
Don Schreur
Orange City
Kelley
Miller
A. R. Nelson
Social Welfare Department
Christmas driving hazards warned by Public Safety chief
Public Safety Commissioner Jack M. Fulton warned that the pre Christmas period brings peak risk for drivers and pedestrians. He urged early trips, seat belts, defensive driving and well maintained brakes lights steering wipers and horn as pedestrians multiply and box in traffic.
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Public
Jack M. Fulton
Fulton
Christmas shopping hours spark debate on Sunday openings
The letter writer opposes Advent extending store hours and urges merchants to reflect on Christmas meaning. City Commissioner Fulton calls for safe holiday pedestrian behavior amid longer shopping days. Cynthia Plendl petitions for divorce from Kenneth J. Plendl after 1959 marriage, citing cruel treatment and seven children, requesting $60 weekly support, custody and an injunction.
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Cynthia Plendl
Kenneth J. Plendl
Kingsley
Brenda Lee
Brian
Beverly
Bethene
Betty
Bradley
Belinda
Hinton Telephone Co Named in Lawsuit in District Court
Two lawsuits filed in district court name Hinton Telephone Co as a defendant. Thorp Credit Inc of Storm Lake asks payment of 49286.16 from R Sam Krage and Joyce Krage on notes. ITT Kelleg Communications of New York cites Hinton Telephone Co for 1916.54 on two counts. Le Mars population listed as 7847.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thorp Credit Inc
Storm Lake
R. Sam Krage
Joyce Krage
ITT Kelleg Communications
New York
Hinton Telephone Co
Collision Causes Five Hundred Dollars In Damage
At 10 55 a m Friday a crash between a 1966 Ford driven by Linda Martha Roggow 56 Le Mars and a 1969 Rambler driven by Jerald Lee Darling 25 Sioux City caused 500 in damage. Roggon was southbound on highway 75 near Sixth Ave while Darling waited to turn. Darling said he did not see the Roggow vehicle while awaiting an IPS truck to pass. Damage totaled 275 to the Roggon car and 225 to the Rambler. Patrolman Tom Laughton investigated.
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Linda Martha Roggow
le Mars
Orville
Jerald Lee Darling
Sioux City
City of
Tom Laughton
Hospital Admissions In Sioux City Area
Mrs. Lydia Winter of Hinton was admitted Saturday to St. Luke East. Francis Winter of Hinton also admitted Saturday to St. Luke East. Mrs. Beverly Edwards of Akron was admitted Sunday to St. Luke West.
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Sioux City
Lydia Winter
Hinton
St. Luke East
Francis Winter
Beverly Edwards
Akron
St. Luke West
Wasmer Post Sets Meetings and Christmas Party Plans
The Wasmer post announces a regular meeting this Wednesday at 8 p.m. in the club rooms. The annual children's Christmas party will be held Friday at 7 p.m. upstairs in the club rooms with movies and Santa Claus. Co A’s welcome home party is set for Saturday with the Legion post running the serving line. Watch the Daily Sentinel for details. The K and K shows have been contracted for June 1970.
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Wasmer Post
Santa Claus
Co. A
Legion Post
Daily Sentinel
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