Editorial: how much should they pay for Vietnam burials
The Stars and Stripes denounces added funeral costs charged to families of fallen Vietnam soldiers. It cites Chicago case where parents faced about 700 beyond the army’s 300 contribution, accusing undertakers of overselling amid bereavement and urging House Armed Services scrutiny. It argues some charges were unnecessary and exploitive, calling for restraint and accountability.
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The
Stars and Stripes
National Tribune
Vietnam
House Armed Services Committee
Chicago
United States
O'Hare
We Hope You'll Ride With Us Before It's Too Late
An Illinois Central ad urges Hawkeye sleeping car travelers to Chicago, warning that if not used it may be lost. It emphasizes Storm Lake and northern Iowa routes and questions postal service treatment, ending with the ominous line before it’s too late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Storm Lake Pilot— Tribune
Illinois Central
Iowa
Chicago
Storm Lake
Post Office Department
Johnston campaigns in Le Mars for Iowa attorney general
Dan Johnston shown with Plymouth county Democratic chairman Chuck Wiley in Le Mars campaigning as the Democratic candidate for Iowa attorney general. A 1960 Westmar College graduate spoke at the Elks club noon Rotary luncheon as reported.
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Dan Johnston
Plymouth County
Chuck Wiley
le Mars
Johnston
Iowa
Westmar College
Elks Club
Local native Gustav L. Hopp dies at 42 in Sioux City
Gustav Leonard Hopp born November 17 1925 in Plymouth county died Monday in Sioux City hospital. Survived by wife Genevieve, son Leonard and daughters Mary Lou Roxann, mother Mrs Maria Hopp, brothers Albert Otto George Cole, sisters Marie Cole Vera Martin. Funeral arrangements with Nelson-Berger in Morningside.
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Gustov Hopp
Gustav Leonard Hopp
Sioux City
Mr. Hopp
Plymouth County
Kingsley
Moville
Genevieve F. Karrer
Sioux Tools Co
Leonard
Mary Lou
Roxann
Maria Hopp
Albert
Otto
George
Denver
Cole
Marie Cole
Vera Martin
Simi Valley
Calif
Nelson-Berger
Morningside
Farm Bureau Women’s Day March 11 at Le Mars
Plymouth county Farm Bureau women’s day will be held Monday March 1 at Calvary EUB church in Le Mars Registration starts at 10 30 a m with program at 1 a m The event centers on the ACWW theme Our Foreign Friends Westmar College foreign students and Le Mars Community high school students will attend State chairman Mrs Herbert Johnson will be present A luncheon will be served at noon Tickets cost 1 35 available from township chairman and Farm Bureau office Reservations due by Friday Mr and Mrs Richard Laughton attended open house for Mr and Mrs John Thompson last Sunday the couple mark their 50th wedding anniversary Mrs Laughton and Mrs Thompson are sisters.
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Plymouth County Farm Bureau
Calvary Eub
le Mars
Farm Bureau
Richard Laughton
John Thompson
Sioux Falls
Jury verdict found Betsworth guilty in OMVI trial
In district court Iowa v Maurice Betsworth a jury returned a guilty verdict after jurors were drawn Monday and retired with information at 10:34 a.m. and returned at 11:15 a.m. Tuesday. Jury foreman was Joseph Ortmann.
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District Court
Iowa
Maurice Betsworth
OMVI
Joseph Ortmann
Le Mars City Council sets insurance bids and police training plan
Hospital admissions include Mrs. Dawson Marcus Mrs. Lang Merrill Henry Block Vernon Hatz Lena Gengler and discharges John Borchers Carol Barker. Council discusses Caterpillar tractor purchase for track loader and parking at Gehlen school lawn. Insurance schedules incomplete. bids planned for 1969. Alcoholism committee to seek liquor fund share. fire safety urged. state police academy training mandated. letter of new rules received. Card of thanks for baby Tierney Willer family expresses gratitude.
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Floyd Valley Hospital
William Dawson
Marcus
Richard Lang
Merrill
Henry Block
Vernon Hatz
le Mars
Lena Gengler
John Borchers
Carol Barker
Westmar College
Akron
Gehlen School
Gov. Hughes
le Mars Council
Camp Dodge
Iowa
Farmers must unite in collective bargaining for survival
In a mailed letter to the editor from Le Mars Daily Sentinel, Vern Bunkers argues for strong collective bargaining by farmers to counter underpayment and rising fixed costs since 1950. He cites taxation, debt, and urban issues as evidence that agriculture must price its output collectively to prevent national economic decline, urging reader support and unity across affiliations.
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Vern Bunkers
NFO
America
Hubert Humphrey
Abe Lincoln
Louisville
Lexington and Concord
Budget Bureau
Council of Economic Advisors
Dennis the Menace by Ketchum quotes fair price pledge
Vern Bunkers, president of the Plymouth county NFC, urges farmers to trust that prices will remain fair and equitable for their remaining farming days in a quoted message from Dennis the Menace.
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Vern Bunkers
Plymouth County Nfc
Mrs Grace E Null Thanks Sioux City Hospitals
Grace E Null thanks staff at Floyd Valley hospital Dr Vander Stoep and the nursing team for care during two stays. She also appreciates cards flowers visits and calls from parish, church groups and friends after admission to Sioux City St Vincent hospital as a medical patient.
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Sioux City Hospitals
Alfred Molten
le Mars
Sioux City St. Vincent Hospital
Floyd Valley Hospital
Vander Stoep
Grace E. Null
Notice of Proof of Will Without Administration
In Plymouth County Iowa Probate No 9577 Frances Hoffmann deceased. On March 4 1968 the last will dated September 16 1965 was admitted to probate with no administration. Action to set aside must be within one year from second publication. otherwise barred. Clerk Arlan H Beech Deputy Velmar C Dreckman Roseberry Down Attorneys for Estate Mars Iowa. Second publication March 13 1968.
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State OF
Iowa
Plymouth County
Frances Hoffmann
Arlan H. Beech
Velmar C. Dreckman
Roseberry & Down
Mars
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George Reese
Virgil
Marjorie Willer
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