Iowa Flood Tornado Aid Totaling 8.6 Million
DES MOINES AP Federal aid from all sources to Iowa communities hit by tornadoes and floods this year totaled 8.6 million, officials said. The funds come from several federal agencies after President Johnson declared Oelwein and Charles City disaster areas following May 15 twin tornadoes, with similar declarations for Arnolds Park and Waterloo areas.
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DES Moines
Iowa
Johnson
Oelwein
Charles City
Arnolds Park
Waterloo
Orr
Civil Defense Division
National Unity Board Formed and Disaster Aid Totals
A disaster response update shows the Office of Emergency Preparedness allocating 1.37 million in grants and loans for tornado and flood damage across Iowa. Tornado relief includes 1.863 million in U S Education grants for Charles City and Oelwein, SBA loans totaling 2.546 million, and flood aid from public roads and education. Burma reports Gen Ne Win forming the Union of Burma National Unity Advisory Board with Nu and former leaders assigned to advise on national unity and economic, social, and political affairs.
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Office of Emergency Preparedness
OEP
U.S. Office of Education
Charles City
Oelwein
Small Business Administration
Rangoon AP
Burma Revolutionary Council
Ne Win
Union of Burma National Unity Advisory Board
U Win Maung
Revolutionary Council
Efflorescence on brick walls explained and corrected
The wall moisture brings salts to the surface forming deposits as water evaporates. To fix it seal entry points, patch loose mortar, and apply a clear water resistant coating if needed. If using muriatic acid, handle with extreme care and dilute with water, adding acid to water slowly while wearing protective gear. Insulation is advised in warm climates to keep heat out and in.
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Andy Lang
Vatican-WCC study on family and layman issues begins
The Vatican and the World Council of Churches launched a study to explore joint action on family problems and gender relations, following a four day Rome meeting of the joint working group of the Christian Unity Secretariat and WCC. The group, meeting December 1 to 4, includes over 25 Protestant and Orthodox churches and is led by Bishop Jan Willebrands and Dr Eugene Carson Blake.
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Vatican City
Vatican
World Council of Churches
Christian Unity Secretariat
WCC
Rome
Jan Willebrands
Eugene Carson Blake
Geneva
Mildew prevention and removal guide for home fabrics and wood
A home care guide explains mildew caused by molds thrives in damp warm poorly ventilated spaces. It covers cleaning with trisodium phosphate products, mildew resistant paints, and methods to treat wood leather fabric and clothing to prevent recurrence.
Christmas Party and Holiday Travel Notes in Columbus Junction
Nine attended a potluck Christmas party at Mrs. Irene Smith’s home with a gift exchange. Several local families report vacations and visits, including trips to Florida, California, Nebraska and Illinois, plus relatives visiting Tama and nearby towns.
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Columbus Junction
Irene Smith
Marguerite Harbison
Cecil Allen
Beth
Becky
Florida
Eltom Allen
Max Allen
Gerald Allen
Roger Frisk
California
Leonard Frisk
Texas
Monterey Park
Calif
Bill Larkin
Calvin Peters
Tama
Jarrett Peters
Basement recreation rooms rise with modernized decor
Thousands of families have transformed basements into pleasant recreation spaces by removing clutter and updating panels. The fall and winter season is ideal for this change, with games like shuffleboard, table tennis, cards, billiards, and other entertainments possible. Free color illustrated booklets on Masonite decorator hardboards in the Royal core line are offered by the Home Service Bureau in Chicago, Box 8B, for readers seeking ideas to dress up any area.
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Royalcore
Home Service Bureau
Chicago
Leases and Buying Options in Real Estate
A buyer guidance piece explains leases as temporary property transfers with rights for tenants and retained landlord rights. It notes options to buy, varied lease lengths, and promotes Harold Rosenberg Agency offerings and contact details for real estate services.
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Harold Rosenberg Agency
W. 2Nd St
Local Delegates Return From NFO Convention
Muscatine County delegates Duane Thomas and Mr and Mrs Robert Gregg attend the National Farmers Organization convention in St Louis where Oren Lee Staley of Rea Missouri was named president and Erhard Pfingsten of Sergeant Bluff Iowa as vice president The gathering touted higher commodity prices through new contracts and expanded NFC reach to 41 states with plans for further growth commitments urging members to recruit nonmembers and take action locally
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St. Louis
Muscatine County
National Farmers Organization
NFO
Duane Thomas
Robert Gregg
Oren Lee Staley
Rea
Missouri
Erhard Pfingsten
Sergeant Bluff
Towa
NFC
Staley
New Address For Ron Axel In Canal Zone
Ronald Axel, son of Mr. and Mrs. Chester Axel, has a new address in the U S Army Garrison at Ft Amador Canal Zone 09834. He recently earned promotion to Specialist 4 Sp 4 Ronald Axel. His wife Cheri attends the University of Towa.
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Ronald Axel
Chester Axel
Ron
Box 25
Ft. Amador
Canal Zone
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Xtichem
Secone
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Homie
Herman York
St. Jamaica
N.Y
National Unity Board Formed
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Farmers Home Administration
Figg Aluminum
East Second Street
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Muscatine
East Ninth St
World Churches
FRY Electric
Call Fry
P.O
Huntington
Columbus Personals
Stuart Woolley
Beardstown
Ill
Robert Meeker
Florence ,Kinsfather
Englewood
Gay Wongstrom
Lynn Center
Harvey Jennings
Inlaw
Mike Jennings
Sacramento
Tim Jennings
Omaha
Harold Rosenberg
Muscatine County National Farmers Organization
YWCA
Ron Axel
His
Cheri
The
University, of
Holly
Alfred D. Oppelt
Tom Chelf
Beach Lumber & Supply CO
Hershey
Dial
Muscatine Savings & Loan
Cedar ST
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