104-year-old pioneer Hilda Erickson speaks to Utah church group
Hilda Erickson, Utah’s last living Plains pioneer, spoke 29 minutes at the Federal Heights Ward chapel. She recalled crossing with her family in 1866, wagon train hardships, missionary work with Goshute Indians, and aging with family losses as she approaches 105 in November.
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Ghoul Stole 14 year old Theresa Koertgen in Skokie
Police hunted a night prowler who stole the body of 14 year old Theresa Koertgen from a Skokie funeral home and left it slashed and naked in an alley. A yellow dress matching the burial garment was found nearby as investigators labeled the act a demented burglary.
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Johnson Welcomes Malagasy Leader With Honors at White House
President Johnson hosted Malagasy Republic President Philibert Tsiranana on the White House south lawn in hot humid weather. Tsiranana received full military honors as a guest of honor and ally in a event marking friendship among free and independent nations.
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Winds Bring Wide Damage Across Oklahoma
A Sunday storm in Collinsville Oklahoma caused injuries and thousands in damage as winds of about 50 mph swept through the region. Tulsa Muskogee and Joplin Missouri also felt impact with reports of a definite path and circular motion in the Collinsville damage. The piece notes the July Tulsa rain anniversary and an anonymous rainmaker claiming credit for attempting similar weather this year.
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Hart Charges Opponent Gets Republican Money
George Hart, Democratic gubernatorial hopeful, accused fellow candidate Harry G. Wiles of receiving large contributions from Republicans in return for past favors. The claim emerged as the race in Hutchinson Kansas intensified.
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