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Newspaper
Le Mars Daily Sentinel
Location
Le Mars, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1972
Page
6
Records show 807 Iowans died in Vietnam with 20 from Plymouth County area. Officials note list challenges for state by state tallies. The roll includes deaths reported from Jan 1, 1961 to now, with 673 hostile action deaths, 26 area casualties in Vietnam, and historical losses in World War II and Korea.
In a Bible study meeting the Ruth Circle noted missing in action and presumed prisoners of war from Iowa. National Guard records show 18 Iowa POWs and 2 MIAs, with 17 area deaths from hostile action listed across Plymouth, Sioux, Woodbury, Cherokee, and other counties. The dead include Murlin Henrich, Rodney Koerner, James Newendorp, and others, while three area men died from nonhostile causes.
Police report theft of a Petri S. T. single reflex lens camera and a car jack from a 1970 Volkswagen owned by Mrs James O Black of Garland Texas since December 1969. Located near Westmar College. investigation ongoing.
Iowa's beer and liquor control department seeks legislative approval for a temporary license valid for three consecutive days. Director Rolland Gallagher says it would help bona fide non profits at events like municipal celebrations, holidays, fundraisers, and alumni meetings. Current law does not allow short-term licenses. the shortest is six months. Patti Jo DeRaad and Douglas Wayne Thomas wed December 20 at the Presbyterian United Church of Christ chapel Le Mars.
A nostalgic 1950s style pitch promotes U S Savings Bonds through Payroll Savings Plans and regular bank purchases. It frames bonds as an easy way to turn dreams into reality, urging readers to save and invest in the nation’s savings program. The text emphasizes simple steps and long term value of bonds.
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