Iowa Attorney General Urges Safer Cars and Standards
Iowa Attorney General Lawrence Scalise told 75 peace officers at The University of Iowa that 60 percent of auto death victims per year die in survivable crashes and urged focus on car design. He praised collapsible steering columns, called for failsafe brakes, safer glass, and instrument panel redesign, advocating GSA safety standards for 1967 models and municipal adoption for city cars and taxis. He argued cost is justified if it saves lives.
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Mutual Insurance Groups Challenge Timmons Deductible Rule
Muscatine County Mutual Insurance Association joins 81 county mutuals in a Des Moines suit seeking to block a statewide windstorm hail deductible. Filed June 1, the suit asks the Iowa Insurance Commissioner to force deducting 50 from each claim. The association says it has long provided full coverage without a deductible on farm and town buildings.
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West Liberty Rebekah Lodge notes and community events
West Liberty Rebekah Lodge No. 123 met with 3 percent attendance including 11 men. Reuben DeForest was taken to Mercy hospital after a heart attack. Sylvia Lawton reported attending the 60th wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. John Frenzen in Iowa City. Dorothy Call, Lucille Davisson and Mabel Crees were appointed to the auditing committee. The Rebekah Assembly president praised wreaths placed on the Unknown Soldier tomb in Arlington during the annual Oddfellow pilgrimage. Refreshments followed. next meeting July 3 with Crystal Crow, Violet Passmore and Freida Stephens on committees. Royal Workers Club welcomed Crystal Crow. 13 members attended. Bunco prizes to Crystal Crow, Anna Nauman and Josie Hudacek. 4-H/Teen Conference attendees at Central College, Pella include Jean Webb, Margaret Smith, Mary Kurth, Melody Brooks, Pam Erwin. Joan Barnhill as counselor. Republican Women plan a picnic June 24 at 1 p.m. in Kimberly park Shelter No. 1. bring basket dinners and drinks. White elephant sale June 25 at 12:30 p.m. in Mrs. Lee Forsyth’s garage. many items including 27 inch Venetian blinds. Open house honored Mr. and Mrs. Harry Klindt at the Blackhawk Hotel in Davenport. Dr. N. W. Blackman and family attended. The couple are Davenport area residents.
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Etta Wilson
Lee Forsyth
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Preston Brown
Elizabeth Anderson
Columbus Girl Becomes Camp Counselor In Youth Camps
Miss Betty Grouwinkel will serve as a seventh grade camp counselor at Christian Adventure Camp in Golden Valley from June 27 to July 2 directed by Rev. Richard Eis of Letts. Eighth grade Christian Growth Camp at Lake Darting runs June 27 to July 2 with Rev. Earl Josten as business manager. Kathel Addleman and Melodie Hall volunteer. Male counselors still needed. Twelve Columbus Methodist youths will attend over two weeks. Josten pastors Columbus Junction and Columbus City churches.
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Phyllis Swailes
Howard Locke, Jr
Iowa Marine Hero Reunited With Family at Hospital
Staff Sgt. Jimmie Howard, Iowa's Marine hero, greeted by his wife, mother, and six children at a naval hospital in San Diego after surviving a Viet Cong assault in Vietnam. He spoke of soreness, pride, and relief, noting a tearful homecoming amid prayers for fallen comrades. The report also lists visiting relatives and a brief note on his fourth purple heart.
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