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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1961
Page
5
The article cites Americans as highly fire prone with a record 1.544 billion dollars in property losses last year and 2.123 million fires. It notes 11,500 annual fire deaths and highlights notable incidents like the New London Texas gas explosion of 1987 and historic fires shaping safety standards.
Backers tally 33 major bills passed in Kennedy’s first Congress, far more than FDR did in his first 100 days. National security dominated, housing and minimum wage rose but medical care for the aged and federal education aid fell short. Kennedy faced a tight popular margin though legislative action remained strong.
A Denver discussion decries police corruption with calls for strict penalties. The piece argues contrasting moral decay, blaming low pay and hypocrisy, and condemns the officers involved as despicable actors.
Burlington turnout was 35 percent as residents voted on switching from the Commission form to a Council Manager system. The Burlington Hawk-Eye said the election showed no clear endorsement or rejection, with many abstaining and leaving Burlington without a defined direction for its government.
A young athlete struggles with choosing between two schools due to confusing name similarities, a dilemma many locals face amid shifting athletic affiliations.
Monticello prepares to publicly display the new Halstead M. Carpenter Elementary School worth 250000 dollars, with the event planned for October.
LaVerne Eilers buys Schumachers furniture from Robert Schumacher of Anamosa after four years as manager. Rev. Dale Wolfgram named pastor in Monticello. A 1956 Ford F600 fire truck displayed in Hopkinton on Sept 29. Various local updates include farm animal births, personnel changes, and community events across Onslow, Monticello, and surrounding towns.
Mrs. Marie Paull was a Sunday dinner guest in the John Stahlbert Jr. home. In the afternoon, they attended the Willms Hanssen wedding at St. John's Lutheran Church.
The monthly meeting at Peniel Presbyterian Church Sunday evening had eight members present with sponsors Mr and Mrs Joe Spahr and George French. Mr French presented the film strip The Living Word. A day ride is planned for Oct 21 and the group voted to donate money to church improvements. Pat Donovan and Bill Halstead were Tuesday evening guests.
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