Iowa health official and local notices in brief
David F Bright begins duties as sanitary engineer at the Iowa Health Department regional office in the Journal building effective August 1. He will complete his Master of Science at the University of Iowa in Iowa City Wednesday evening. He and his wife Martha Magel of Danville will reside at 515 North Marion. Washington County Fair features dances at 9 p.m. Monday through Wednesday in the skating rink building, with Do's and Don'ts tonight, Vibrants Tuesday, and Geometric Progressions Wednesday. Street widening on South Fourth Avenue extends from Madison to Jackson Street to improve safe parking near Lincoln School and traffic flow. work underway. A Washington dog owner pays a $5 fine for letting a dog run loose, a first in memory under the city ordinance. In Chicago, the Democratic National Convention faces transport disputes as taxi and bus drivers threaten strikes. Grace Land College in Lamoni announces a program to aid students lacking admission-ready grades. In Des Moines a plane crash left four hospitalized: pilot James Koenig, 28, and passengers Susan Vietor, 21, Ronald Fillman, 22, and Patricia Barrett, 21. In Miami Beach, hurricane forecaster Gilbert Clark warns evacuation if a 250-mile storm hits. Stassen’s nomination odds noted. Rep Fred Schwengel of Iowa proposes a constitutional amendment to preserve voting rights for movers to new states amid residency rule concerns.
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Republican VP Prospects Highlight Hatfield Percy Baker
In Miami Beach UPI reports the names Hatfield Percy and Baker top Republican vice presidential speculation as Nixon peers consider fresh talent for the second slot. Rockefeller and Reagan reject any VP consideration, with Rockefeller saying he would have run with Nixon eight years ago.
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Nixon hints at Hatfield Baker Percy as veep options
Nixon's headquarters and press secretary Herbert G. Klein discussed the veep selection. Hatfield Baker and Percy are named as strong possibilities, with Klein saying the vice presidency remains wide open.
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Nixon faces solid lead at 1968 GOP convention
Nixon holds a commanding lead for the presidential nomination as the Miami Beach convention opens with delegates gathering. Rockefeller warns it remains a ball game and governors Rhodes Michigan Romney and Agnew weigh endorsements to influence first ballot strength.
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4-H competition ends with Franklin Cubs top prizes
Franklin Cubs 4-H members led the 1968 photography judging with Greg Mangold earning a purple for Chore Time in the animal division. Tim Hotle captured purple and blue ribbons for people and landscape entries. A total of 95 photos were judged by Don Wooley with 63 entering awards and three pictures advancing to the State Fair. Weather notes: Iowa mostly warm, partly cloudy with possible thundershowers. highs in the 90s and lows near 70.
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Severe flooding and storms hit central Iowa crisscrossing waterlogged roads
Severe weather swept central and eastern Iowa with heavy rains closing main highways and county roads around Waterloo Cedar Rapids and Marion. In a south Fort Dodge crash a Texas man Gerald Lasley 43 and daughter Jerri 15 died as a thunderstorm raged. Cedar Rapids and Waterloo reported flooding basements and high water while Cedar River stayed below flood stage.
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Republicans Pledge Peace in Broad Platform
Republicans in Miami Beach unveiled a broad platform pledging order and peace with honor, de Americanize Vietnam, and leadership to end turmoil at home and abroad. The 12,000 word document criticizes Johnson Humphrey and outlines plans to rebuild cities, fight poverty, and curb violence while pleasing Nixon and avoiding offense to Rockefeller and Reagan.
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Full schedule set as County Fair opens with record entries
The Washington County Fair began with a record number of 4-H and FFA entries and new adult divisions. Despite 90 degree heat, organizers anticipate clearer skies and cooler temps as judging runs from 11 a.m. today with cattle, dairy, garden, livestock, and 4-H projects in the armory and nearby buildings. Evening events include a Miss Washington County pageant, a Do's and Don'ts dance, and entertainment from the Charmenaires and The Atwoods, with midweek pig, poultry, and rabbit judging and a tractor pull on Tuesday night. The midway hosts The Jack Lindle Shows through Thursday and the H and C Rodeo appears Thursday and Friday at 8 p.m.
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