Californians Vote 86 Delegates in Closed Primary Clash
In San Francisco Californians vote to allocate 86 delegates with a winter take all format. Barry Goldwater and Nelson Rockefeller vie for the Republican nomination with write ins allowed. Goldwater predicts victory while Rockefeller campaigns in a split party climate. Democrats choose delegates for President Johnson allies as the Engle seat remains contested between Piette Salinger and Alan Cranston.
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Home Razed by Explosion Injures Davenport Man
A gas heated home exploded leveled the x five mam house near Davenport injuring Denali R. Park 32 who was found amid debris and taken in serious condition to a hospital. Firefighters stopped a later blaze as inspectors from Illinois Gas and Electric joined neighbors in assessing damage to adjacent homes and shattered windows.
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Youth, 16, Charged in Waterloo Stabbing Tragedy
John Thomas Kyle, 16, son of a prominent financier, was charged with murder in the fatal stabbing of Diane Kay Gable, 11, at her Waterloo home. He was arrested within 80 minutes of the crime as the Gables and a brother were away on a fishing trip. Kyle pleaded open murder with a $20,000 bond set and a June 8 preliminary hearing scheduled.
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Cool June Weather Forecast For Town
The Weather Bureau reports cool June weather will continue into Thursday for most of Town with slightly higher temps possible Wednesday in the northwest. Scattered showers moved across northwest and central Town Monday night and mainly affected smaller counties today. Lows today should range from 40 to 43, while Monday night lows reached 34 in Council Bluffs and 34 at Sioux City.
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Washington Woman Killed In Car Crash
Mrs. Walter Rukagaber of Washington Iowa, 72, died in a two car collision near the junction of Highways 65 20 about 2 miles northeast of here. Her husband, 76, driver of the other car, told authorities he failed to see the stop sign. The Rukagabers’ car sideswiped a vehicle halted at the sign and then was struck. The husband suffered cuts and bruises, described as serious.
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Wier and Rabedeaux Lead In Two Seat District Race
In the new district for the fall race, Wier of Letts and Rabedeaux of Muscatine lead the Republican ticket for the two seats, facing Democrats Conway of Muscatine and Rickert of Wapello. final tallies by county show Wier strong in Louisa and Rabedeaux leading Muscatine city totals.
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Wapello
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Muscatine
Stanley and Flater Face Off for State Senate Seat
David Stanley, Muscatine Republican, will oppose Herschel Plato, Wilton Democrat, in the November general election for the now open state senate district including Muscatine and Cedar counties. Stanley won 3,240 votes in the district with 2,001 from Muscatine and 1,049 from Cedar. Flater had 699 votes with 422 from Muscatine and 477 from Cedar. Earl Elijah, incumbent Republican, did not seek reelection. Stanley has served in the House of Representatives from Muscatine County.
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Bluffs Council Keeps Daylight Time Support Divides
Council Bluffs votes 3 to 2 to retain daylight savings until October. City Clerk E F Westphal notes petitions show many signatures from non residents.
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Woodward Wins Large Win in Home Area
Woodward secured a commanding tally in Muscatine County with about 1,912 votes to 1,? for W.N. Bump, while Muscatine city results showed Woodward leading by a wide margin. The longtime Republican attorney featured a strong campaign as supporters praised his relentless travels and broad base of votes.
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Policy Aims at Peace Johnson Tells Purpose of Asian Strategy Talks
President Johnson outlined the Honolulu talks on Southeast Asia as aimed at improving efficiency of moves to counter Communist influence. He stressed the broader stakes for Southeast Asia, including Vietnam, beyond jungle warfare, and urged patience for peace while plans proceed. He referenced Eisenhower era ideas and cautioned against premature conclusions.
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Shastri Named Successor To Nehru In India
New Delhi India Congress party members name Lal Bahadur Shastri their leader and successor to the late Prime Minister Nehru promising to pursue a united socialist India. Shastri pledges to work for socialism and a nonaligned foreign policy.
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Pottawattamie Jail Rejected in Monday Election
In Monday's election voters rejected the Pottawattamie Jail measure by a margin of 2,797 votes. The outcome marks a defeat for the proposed facility funding and management plan.
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Races For Congress Undecided In Iowa Primaries
DES MOINES Crowded fields in six districts prevented any candidate from securing the 85 percent of the vote needed for primary renomination. Only H R Gross survived with opposition and won a ninth term. Other incumbents Fred Schwengel James Bramwell John Kil Neal Smith and Ben Jensen faced varied results as party conventions set slates for the November election.
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Committee Is Scored By Wilson
Des Moines reports a challenge to the Democratic State Central Committee as Don J. Wilson of West Des Moines calls for the resignations of the state chairman and committee members after his attorney general nomination bid. He argues party leaders should resign when they campaign against him in a primary. Wilson, who won the 1958 attorney general nomination but failed in the general elections, suggested the governor deny the resignations. Lawrence FL Sealise, a Carlisle attorney and ally of state Chairman Lex Hawkins, is noted in the related coverage.
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Oxford Farmer Topples Swisher In Senate Nomination Fight
Robert J. Burris of Oxford, an armorer and feed salesman, defeated Scott Swisher of Iowa City Monday to win the Democratic nomination for the Iowa Senate seat in Johnson County. Don MeComas trailed in third.
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Attorney General Race Tight in Iowa Parties
Iowa's political tempo rose after a quiet primary, as Republicans and Democrats chose nominees for attorney general. Mooty and Naden led GOP attorney general contenders, Scalise edged Wilson for the Democratic nod, while other statewide races produced clear winners and a record‑low turnout of about 265,000 voters from roughly 1.7 million eligible.
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Oppelt and Anson Win Sheriff Nominations
Republican incumbent Oppelt won the Muscatine County sheriff nomination defeating Mike Martin and Melntire with 1 794 votes to 507 and 168. In Muscatine city the five wards tallied 326 for Oppelt, 293 for Martin, and Melntire with 83. Oppelt carried all five wards and 14 rural precincts. Democratic candidate Angon, Sr. won his party nomination over Lester L. Taylor Jr. Anson improved in the city margins.
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Late Totals in Primary For State Offices
After a lengthy count, totals show various state office results with multiple candidates and party labels. Figures include AP tallies for Lt Gov and Secy AG with names like Mooty Naden Liddy Reed and Bump Woodward Scalise Wilson, plus congressional and other races listing candidate totals and fractions amid partial counts.
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Officials Probe Damaging Blaze at Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids fire crews investigated a Monday blaze that started in a garage and spread to a house then a lumber yard and electrical shop. Fire Chief Joss Hunter reported several explosions as the fire spread quickly. investigators had not yet determined the cause or the extent of damage.
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