Joliet Stockyards Transform Chicago's Cattle Trade Milestone
The Joliet Stockyards have emerged as a resilient center for cattle sales with 4523 head offered amid mud and chaos. Shippers and buyers cooperated to clear alleys and pens, bolstering Joliet as the nation’s top finished cattle outlet while awaiting a 32 million dollar loan and new covered yard divisions.
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Cyclones Fall as UCLA Rolls to 110-81 Victory
UCLA guard Larry Hollyfield sparked a first half surge fueling top ranked UCLA to a 110-81 win over Iowa State. Hollyfield, playing sparingly last season, scored a career high 21 points in 18 minutes with seven rebounds and a blocked shot as UCLA improved to 3-0 and stretched their winning streak to 18 against ISU over two seasons.
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Mrs Walter Brown Dies In Mercy Hospital
Mrs Walter Brown of 4032 West Main died this morning in Mercy Hospital Iowa City Arrangements are pending with Jones Funeral Home.
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Matts Sondag 88 Dies at Mt Pleasant Iowa
Matts Sondag aged 88 died this morning at the Mental Health Institute in Mt Pleasant after two years of declining health. He was born August 6 1883 south of Harper to Jacob and Barbara Berg Sondag and married Rose Ann Pauley on June 21 1910 in Harper. He leaves four sons Ralph Leonard Raymond and Claire all of Keota and three sisters in Harper. Funeral set for 10 am Monday at St Marys Church Keota with burial in St Marys Cemetery. prayer service at 7 30 pm Sunday at Powells Funeral Home.
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Schwengel to Meet Secretary Butz Over Farm Problems
Congressman Fred Schwengel announced an appointment to meet with Secretary Earl Butz on Wednesday in the Agriculture Department. He will discuss corn surplus, soil conservation and watershed programs, urging faster funding and actions to aid the Midwest farming community.
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Army to Cut 60,000 Troops Under New Ceiling
Washington UPI reports the Army will discharge at least 60,000 soldiers up to six months early to meet the new congressional ceiling. The move aims to reduce force levels as directed by lawmakers.
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Scenes from a kitchen window by Mrs MARGE LUCKEY
Riverside column recounts decorating Riverside Main Street by Town Council with Chamber of Commerce help and reflects on holiday baking tips. Mentions a road atlas mix up, margarine cautions for cookies, a plan for chocolate dipped pretzels, and a smiling first grader nicknamed Big Red Bird.
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Plane Downed by Missile Over Laos Shocks Pentagon
SAIGON reports a North Vietnamese antiaircraft battery using Soviet missiles shot down an American fighter bomber Friday night. One crewman was rescued, the other is missing. It marks the first missile downing of a U.S. plane over Laos. Military sources note increased North Vietnamese flights using Mig fighters over Laos, with 13 sightings in October through November and only one attack succeeding to disrupt U.S. efforts.
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