Hoover Dedicates Memorial Library At West Branch
UPI reports Herbert Hoover dedicates the Herbert Hoover presidential library and museum at West Branch on his 88th birthday The four public rooms trace his life from boyhood to presidency and feature his desk telephone and memoirs A praised moment calls for world peace and a new alliance among freedom loving nations.
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United States
Herbert Hoover
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White House
Rural-Urban Plans Under Way for Washington County Dinner
Washington County Rural-Urban program set for November 15 at the Washington Armory. Chairman Robert Logan says plans nearly complete. Dr Henry Rodgers, humorist, traveler and lecturer, will speak on Women I Have PsychoAnalyzed. Committee to meet September 17 for final details.
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Hall Attacks Freeman Over Food Stamp Plan
Missouri Republican Durward Hall charges the food stamp pilot program is being misused as a slush fund for Democrats. He calls for a House investigation, claims 25 of 26 districts chosen are Democratic, and says the scheme relies on poverty to aid political ends. Agriculture officials defend the program as nonpartisan and based on unemployment and redevelopment needs.
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Orville Freeman
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Improvements Spur Downtown Facelift Across Washington
Washington businesses see fresh upgrades this week with three ongoing projects. Joe Falk Clothing Store gets a bright new canopy and second story sign while Paul Shoe Store adds a flat front sign. Independent Builders advance excavation for a new educational unit and fellowship hall on the Christian Church property.
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Lie detector test scheduled in Danbury death case
A lie detector test was set for Wayne Has of Danbury in connection with the death of his wife Josephine Hasl whose bruised body was found in their Danbury home on June 24. Deputy Phelps noted she had returned June 13 from California and a nephew drove her to the Hasl residence. Pathologists found no clear cause of death from tests, and no medical condition explained the fatal injuries.
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Iowa
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University of Iowa
Senate moves to end debate on satellite bill
Senate leaders file a cloture petition to curtail debate and force a vote on the space satellite communications bill. Democratic Leader Mansfield and Republican Leader Dirksen back the move after opponents blocked a debate limit, as Sen. Long blasts the measure and AT&T faces monopoly concerns.
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Russell B. Long
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American Telephone & Telegraph Co
Death Notice Of Glenn G Hayes 77 Of Washington
Glenn G Hayes 77 of 509 West Madison Street died in the hospital this morning August 11 1962. A local carpenter and Washington resident since 1926 he had been ill since April. Funeral services will be held 2 pm Monday at Jones Funeral Home with Rev Lloyd Latta, burial in Elm Grove Cemetery. Born March 8 1885 in Washington County he was the son of George and Judith Hayes. He married Ida May Vinton June 24 1909 she died April 13 1946. Survivors include a daughter Esther Birney of Washington two grandchildren two sisters and one brother.
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Methodist Church
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Esther) Birney
Watermelon Feed Scheduled for Washington Baseball Players
A gala evening for all Washington baseball players and families is planned for Wednesday August 15 at Green Field. The event features a watermelon feed, Little League championship games, and certificate awards. Boys in Little League Babe Ruth and High School age leagues are invited with families. The program opens with Cubs versus Dodgers at 5 p.m. followed by the city championship game between the winner and the American League Tigers.
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Lewis Marston Hurt In Highway Accident
Lewis Marston formerly of the Ainsworth community is listed in satisfactory condition at the Veterans Hospital in Iowa City after an automobile crash north of Kalona. He suffered a fractured knee fractured hip multiple ribs and lacerations while driving toward Cedar Rapids to muster out of the army during the Berlin Crisis.
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Mrs Miller's Sister Dies in Marshalltown
Mrs J S Morris died at her home in Marshalltown Friday at 6 15 pm. She was sister of Mrs Minnie Miller of Washington and mother of Mrs John Messmer formerly of Washington. She was aunt of Mrs Robert Speed of here. Funeral services set for Monday morning at Estell Perrin Funeral Home in Marshalltown.
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Record Corn Yield Seen for Iowa
Des Moines reports the 1962 Iowa corn crop is projected to reach a 76 bushels per acre yield, totaling about 744.42 million bushels. This would be near last year’s third largest crop, 6 percent below the 1959 all time peak, with projections for soybean and oat outputs also provided.
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Agriculture Department
Soviet Union launches third cosmonaut Nikolayev into space
The Soviet Union put Maj. Andrian Nikolayev into Earth orbit aboard Voskhod III, aiming for a multi day stay. He completed three orbits in six hours and 45 minutes, with ground control and Moscow TV tracking the mission as UPI reports.
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Gayno Smith Returned To Jail In Sigourney
Gayne Gilbert Smith 24 a former marine charged with first degree murder in six relatives killings is back in Keokuk county jail after 10 days of psychiatric examination at University Hospitals Iowa City. Judge L R Carson ordered the evaluation and a report is due next week. Smith pleaded innocent to six counts though he previously admitted killing his uncle aunt and three cousins. he denies knowledge of his stepmother slaying found at Hedrick last October.
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L. R. Carson
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Donna Jean McBeth Kellogg
Hasesville
Juanita Smith
Hedrick
Atlas Destroyed After Launching from Vandenberg
An Atlas F missile exploded and debris rained on Betteravia California within a minute of launch from Vandenberg Air Force Base. No injuries were reported though a fragment damaged a car. debris spread over about 60 miles as crews collected pieces and warned residents.
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Record Chill Grips East Amid Heat Across Dixie Southwest
A chill lingered in the East while heat persisted in Dixie and the Southwest. Violent storms swept the Plains with 90 mph winds in Valentine Nebraska wrecking an airport hangar and mobile homes. Tornadoes touched near Imperial and Winner Nebraska. hail the size of golf balls near Ogallala. Eastern North Dakota reported several twisters as Fargo and Jamestown saw heavy rain. Temperatures fell to 51 in Pittsburgh and 48 in Buffalo, with New York City at 56. Forecast calls for more 100 plus readings in the Rockies, Southwest and Dixie. Oklahoma endured a sixth day of heat with 112 at Frederick and 108 at Altus. Rain eased New England drought but central Louisiana faced increasing forest fire danger.
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Weather Outlook Iowa Partly Cloudy Then Cooler
Partly cloudy through tonight with scattered showers or storms east. Cooler tonight. Sunday remains fair to partly cloudy and cooler with highs in the 80s and lows 50s to 60s. Monday looks fair to partly cloudy with little change in temperature.
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