Sixteen Die On Iowa Highways Over Weekend
United Press International reports at least 16 people died in Iowa traffic accidents over the weekend, increasing the 1967 toll to 474. The fatalities include 17 year old LeRoy Harring in Henry County when a car pulling a trailer overturned after the trailer whipped, 16 year old Charles Anthony in Oelwein with a broken neck from a one car crash, and five others in separate crashes near Winton and Garber. Among the dead were Clinton family members Martin Seidl 52 Arleda 51 and daughter Jean 17 near Vin ton, plus Linda Fields 18 and Leonard Keeley 25 of Cedar Rapids in the second car. survivor Robert Brown 25 Cedar Rapids in fair condition. A four year old Garber girl Joni Horstman died after being thrown from and struck by a car driven by her 17 year old uncle Kyle Horstman on a gravel road.
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Cedar Rapids
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University Hospitals
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Mount Vernon
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Kan
Melvin Tuttle
Chariton
Darrell Dake
Jay Woodside
Kansas City
Body of U S official found in Vitava River Prague
CTK reports the drowning of Charles H. Jordan, 59, American Jewish relief executive and JDC vice chairman, in Prague's Vitava River. A civilian found a body Sunday. official post mortem to follow. Jordan vanished Wednesday while on vacation with wife and nephew Paul Kaplan.
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Soviet protest threats endangering China trade relations
Tass reported Moscow delivered a note to Peking demanding an end to Red Guard attacks on Soviet ships in Chinese ports and warned of junked trade pacts if incidents do not stop. The protest follows August Kremlin warnings after the Svirsk seizure in Dairen and parallels earlier embassy attacks.
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Clyde named to Augsburg College post director
Dr. Robert W. Clyde is appointed director of Augsburg College Social Science Research Center in Minneapolis, starting Sept. 5. A former research analyst for the Minneapolis Star and Tribune Co., he has led news departments at Iowa State University KCRG and WREX TV. He holds degrees from Coe College Rockford College and the University of Iowa. He and his wife and three daughters reside in Crystal, Minnesota.
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Oskaloosa
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Outreach Community Services
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Cyrstal, Minn
Planes Stray into Red China as U S Dives Raid
UPI reports two U S Navy A6A Intruder jets strayed into Chinese air space during a raid on the Duc Noi rail yard near Hanoi. Both aircraft were attacked by MIGs and SAMs with navigational difficulties noted. crews unconfirmed. Pentagon: no word on crew fate.
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Sergeant Jimmie Howard Medal of Honor Hero
President Johnson awarded Marine Sgt. Jimmie E. Howard the Medal of Honor at the White House for leading an 18 man squad against Viet Cong near a monitored observation post on June 16, 1966. Five comrades were killed. Howard was wounded but kept radio and air strike control, earning the nation’s top valor award. He hails from Burlington, Iowa and lives in San Diego with his wife and six children.
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Local man bids at fair Scheelers buy champ beef
Bruce Ahrendsen, 15, Audubon, sold the grand champion baby beef at the 1967 Iowa State Fair for 1.45 a pound, totaling 1,467.40, to Jack Scheeler of Washington, Iowa, who buys for himself and his brother Don. The youngster plans to use the money for college and future Herefords.
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Wellman banker attends planning session for rural forum
Stanley R. Barber president of Wellman Savings Bank led a delegation of 11 bankers from eight states in Chicago to plan a Washington forum next spring. The Independent Bankers Association of America will sponsor the event to connect rural leaders with officials to address low farm income and rural economic decline. The IBAA includes over 6,400 banks in 40 states, many in small agricultural communities, reflecting a strong stake in farmers’ prosperity.
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Turkeys Massacred at Wellman Farm Identity of Vandal Suspected
Two hundred thirty eight turkeys were hacked to death and several more injured at the Jake Litwiller farm west of Wellman. Officials say intruders, possibly drunk, used a machete to attack the flock. Investigators continued work Sunday morning with Welkona Turkey officials.
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Chemical mace introduced as humane riot weapon
PITTSBURGH UPI General Ordnance Equipment Co introduces chemical Mace a disabling spray used in New Haven for riot control The aerosol can reaches about 20 feet and causes skin eye irritation reduced oxygen intake and temporary weakness lasting 15 to 20 minutes Alan Litman VP says it can subdue instigators without wounding and help police move in quickly
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Junior high orientation set for August 24 at Washington
Washington Junior High will host its annual orientation for incoming seventh graders and new students Thursday August 24 at 1 30 pm. Parents may attend as Jill Morgan the student council president welcomes attendees then faculty introductions occur.
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Jill Morgan
Claim eight planes down in Vietnam
UPI report from Hanoi radio states eight American planes were shot down today during intensified bombing of North Vietnam. Five were downed over Hanoi with pilots possibly captured, while others crashed elsewhere in the north. Tass adds tens of U.S. planes raided central Hanoi and outskirts, causing civilian casualties. No U.S. losses reported. Saigon officials cited heavy strikes. A Red missile neared America's top ace near Hanoi, striking a MIG fighter.
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Fire, explosion hit bowling alley in Walker Iowa
An explosion sparked a fire at a Walker Iowa bowling alley early today causing an estimated loss of 50 000 to 60 000. Fire officials say the blast hurled bricks over a block while no injuries were reported and investigators were summoned to determine the cause.
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Iowa Weather Update With Variable Winds
Iowa forecast calls for easterly to northeasterly winds 10 to 15 mph across most of the state by evening. Partly cloudy tonight and Tuesday with cooler air. Scattered showers possible in the east tonight, cooler tonight and Tuesday with tonight’s lows near 48 to 53 north and mid 50s south, Tuesday highs 70s in the northeast to low 80s in the southwest.
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United Press International
Iowa
Mid-Prairie School District Budget Estimate Revealed
Public notice details a budget estimate for the Mid-Prairie school district and announces a public hearing. It also notes a proposed municipal sewer system for the town of Riverside with related hearing date and city actions.
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