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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1963
Page
5
The piece argues for visible patrol cars and cites IA CP guidance endorsing concealment to control traffic when necessary. It notes benefits of identifiable cars and reasons for mixed use, including deterrence and safety. It references a current Iowa split between marked and unmarked patrols.
The District of Columbia will start a pilot program for 12,500 unemployed residents to learn reading writing and basic arithmetic to qualify for service and maintenance jobs. Fifty participants will begin with four fifths of time in class. Labor Secretary Arthur Goldberg says poorly prepared workers enter the labor force from schools and must be halted at the source.
The FBI holds a series of bank crime conferences led by J Edgar Hoover. Bank crimes in 1962 rose 30 percent to 1250 incidents including robberies burglaries and larcenies. A mock holdup at the Last National Bank trains tellers to observe.
The United States escalates military advisory support in South Vietnam with over 12 000 American forces aiding Vietnamese troops against Viet Cong. Since January 1 1961 US casualties reach 80 dead 189 wounded and six missing while daily costs to taxpayers run about two million dollars. Official view is slow but favorable though reporters fear no quick end.
A speaker laments modern dress heightening temptation as he questions his will power to meet a lady with today’s provocative attire. The commentary reflects social discomfort with revealing styles and persistent flirtation in public spaces.
A reader complains Memorial Day 1963 coverage was brief and asks for more about Gold Star Mothers, parade honors, and cemetery services. The letter references veterans groups, local garages supplying convertibles, and town civic figures. Several social notices follow including visits, meals, and church events in Monticello and nearby areas.
Prairieburg residents host relatives and guests from Center Point Hollywood Fla Arcola Sas Katchewan Canada and Dubuque. Visitors include Mr and Mrs Bob Flannagan Ryan and Mrs Katherine Boyse plus numerous family members sharing meals and staying overnight.
Hopkinton attendees at Gibbs Neve wedding in Dubuque Saturday included numerous family and friends such as T Lyle Joseph and Roselyn Gibbs. Moyer Herington wedding at Jordan Grove near Central City drew a similar list with Hazel Blanchard Everett Meiners and Nancy among Fort Myers Florida guests. the report notes extended family presence and receptions hosted by local residents.
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