Pekin seniors lose in court over class funds
Iowa Supreme Court rules against five Pekin High School 1967 class seniors in a dispute over $729 held by school officials in three area banks. The decision dismisses the case but is without prejudice, allowing a new action. Funds came from dues and projects. court says money not repayable as replevin since funds were not labeled for a specific deposit.
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One Million Demonstrators to Oppose Johnson at 1968 Convention
National Conference on New Politics aims to mobilize up to one million protesters in Chicago to block President Johnson’s renomination. James Rollins says the march seeks to press for seating the Mississippi Freedom Party and to force changes in the American system over war in Vietnam and Black rights. He cautions actions could be peaceful or disruptive if delegates are barred from hearing antiwar voices.
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Rush to Purchase Gold Sends Prices to New Highs
In London and Paris buyers flood bullion markets amid Basle meetings aimed at stabilizing gold. The Swiss Credit Bank notes a sharp rise in Swiss bank gold purchases. The pound’s decline mirrors demand, with gold at 292-10 pence per fine ounce.
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Paris
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Basle
Heart transplant pioneer Washkansky in good spirits
Cape Town report says Louis Washkansky, the world’s first heart transplant patient, jokes with nurses and remains in good condition eight days after the Dec 3 operation. Dr. J C W Bosman calls his progress nothing short of fantastic as Dr Christian Barnard plans two more transplants after the holidays.
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Tax test case opens in Iowa service tax challenge
In Davenport, Senator Tom Riley and WOC Broadcasting official William Wagner testified in Scott County District Court as part of a suit challenging Iowa’s new service tax. Plaintiffs claim the tax is vague and unconstitutional, targeting advertising. defense notes stipulations and prior rulings while Langdon rejects certain testimony.
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Cedar Rapids
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Illinois
Wisconsin
Iowa Tax Commission
Waterman
Herschel Langdon
Des Moines
Langdon
Henry Hook
Elizabeth Shaw
Paul McCray
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Men's Music Club to sing carols tonight
Members of the Men's Music Club will be caroling tonight at the United Presbyterian Home The Pines rest home and Halcyon House. A brass quartet will accompany the carolers featuring Gary McCurdy Max Lee Cal Shanks and Ron Wise.
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Iowa Couple Wins Suit to Close Nearby Cement Plant
An Independence Iowa couple won in court to close Quality Ready Mix Company a cement plant started 270 feet from their home. The Iowa Supreme Court upheld the lower court order moving the plant and awarding $5,330 to Mr. and Mrs. Bates for diminished rental value and special damages.
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Buchanan County
Peter van Metre
Marshalltown seeks view on pornographic books in store
Marshalltown Iowa advisory committee, formed by County Atty James W Walker, reviews four plainly covered paperback books sold in a local store to decide if they are pornographic. The panel, chaired by Maurice Travillion, includes local librarians, psychologists and clergy and will rely on recent Supreme Court rulings and state laws. Community reaction remains mild.
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Citizens of Decent Literature
Claim victories in Vietnam battles
U S and South Korean forces reported victories in battles that killed at least 572 Communists, ruined a guerrilla fortress, seized a coastal hill, and blocked a North Vietnamese push at the South Vietnam border. Near Saigon, Viet Cong ambushed government troops, killing 12. Marines near the DMZ killed 54 while 21 were wounded in a six hour fight.
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Republicans Planning Re-Election In Iowa 1968 Race
In an informal poll, at least three of Iowa four GOP statehouse officeholders appear set for 1968 bids. Liddy says he will run for another term. Turner probably will run. Synhorst indicates strong probability of running. Smith undecided.
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Richard Turner
Melvin Lynhorst
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Gary Cameron
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Percy under fire in Vietcopter
U S Senator Charles Percy and his wife were ambushed by Communist guerrillas in a jungle village far from troops. Mrs Percy was evacuated by helicopter after mortars exploded nearby. Percy crouched under fire for 20 minutes, then crawled to a rescue helicopter and left with four aides to a U S base. He suffered bruises and minor bleeding from the blasts.
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Illinois
Chamber members hear of tax law
Phil Jacobsen of the Iowa Retail Hardware Association explained Iowa's new service tax law at a Washington Chamber of Commerce meeting held in the YMCA Monday evening and answered questions. Clinton Boshart and Raymond Minick were elected to the chamber board to replace Richard Paul and Marion S. McAvoy. President Phil Kneen presided and reviewed recent chamber activities. The U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado was established in 1954.
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Raymond Minick
Chamber of Commerce Board
Richard Paul
Marion S. McAvoy
Phil Kneen
Chamber of Commerce
Johnson Urges Stay the Course for Peace and Progress
President Johnson toured a Texas junior college, the Michoud rocket plant, and addressed the AFL-CIO convention, urging Americans to stay the course for peace and social betterment. He highlighted Medicare growth, education, health, and college access as proof of progress and stressed Expansion of America toward human betterment.
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Congress Poised to Approve Pay Raises and Postal Rate Hikes
Both chambers prepare final action on a 2.7 billion dollar military pay raise for 3.5 million personnel and a companion civilian pay raise with 900 million in postal rate increases. The plan raises civilian wages 6 percent for mail workers and 4.5 percent for other federal staff, with later increments tied to private sector salaries. Postal rates would rise one and two cents for letters and postcards, and class rates would jump 25 and 39 percent over set periods. Retroactive to Oct 1, it would deliver a Christmas bonus for about 5.5 million people. the bill also bars relatives of congressmen on official payrolls.
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Weather Update Southeast Cloudy and Cold
United Press International reports Southeast weather turning cloudy and colder with a chance of light snow tonight into Wednesday. Lows tonight near the 20s, highs Wednesday in the upper 20s.
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