Governors defend unity after talks with Johnson at LBJ Ranch
DES MOINES nine Democratic governors met with President Johnson at the LBJ ranch in Texas to air concerns on national policies. Gov. Harold Hughes said the open dialogue shows party unity and strength, a stance reinforced by future more frequent meetings and improved White House communication.
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Evacuations Hit Hanoi as War Fear Grips City
Hanoi officials report about one third of the population has been evacuated including nearly all children, with the city placed on a war footing amid U.S. air attack fears. Tass cites Mayor Trang Gui Hung. reports note civilians moving to suburban areas to avoid damage. The United States denies the charges of bombing civilian areas in Hanoi.
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Americans Die In Vietnam War Five Year Toll
A military spokesman announced that 6,407 Americans have died in action since the first casualty, James T. Davis of Tennessee, killed near Saigon in December 1961. The note marks five years of U.S. involvement in Vietnam.
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Audit criticizes several Iowa counties for idle cash investments
State Auditor Lorne Worthington faulted Des Moines area and other counties for delaying investment programs in idle cash. Separate audits of Bremer Crawford Dallas Davis Louisa Madison and Sac counties show potential interest gains for 1965 had better programs been used. Henry County also criticized for not renewing its program before February 1969.
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Beef Banquet Promises Entertainers and Insight at Jan 19
The 16th annual Washington County Beef Producer's Association banquet will be held January 19 at 6:30 p.m. in the Washington Methodist Church. Edmund Groomes of Menlo Iowa will speak, and the Vigor ous Barbershop Quartet of Cedar Rapids will perform. Tickets are $2.50. memberships in the Iowa Beef Producers Association are $5 to support beef industry promotion. Directors listed for ticket sales include Dusenbery Labor Guy and others across several towns.
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Weather Outlook From Unnea Rress Iowa
Friday forecast calls for partly cloudy skies and continued cold. Overnight lows dip to zero to five above, with northern areas near upper teens and southern areas higher. Daytime Friday reaches the 20s. Saturday looks partly cloudy and not as cold.
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Marines Repel VC Attack Near Hue in Monsoon Battle
In a monsoon clash 12 miles north of Hue a Communist battalion of about 350 was driven back after an hour of fighting with U S Marines. Nine enemy dead were found, raising two-day total to 68. U S losses were light. B52s and jets bombed red troop buildups as air and sea bombardments continued against North Vietnamese positions.
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Probate of will and appointment of executor for Louis V Whitmire estate
Public notice appearing on page 6 indicates probate of Louis V Whitmire's will and appointment of an executor. The notice outlines the estate actions and required proceedings for interested parties.
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Fear New Arms Race as Rusk Eyes ABM Talks
Washington UPI dispatch says Secretary of State Dean Rusk urged both nations to pursue means to avoid a fresh arms race in antiballistic missile systems. He warned against unprecedented military spending and noted Geneva talks on a freeze remain before the conference.
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Chances for out of court settlement on Kennedy book
Harper & Row expects quick settlement over The Death of a President after Look Magazine trimmed 1600 words and modified passages. Mrs Kennedy seeks to bar publication while Manchester remains involved. A 24 hour extension was granted to respond to the suit with Look settling this week.
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Christmas Eve Service at Marion Avenue Church
A family Christmas Eve service with carols meditation and candlelight will be held at Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Church Saturday December 24 at 7 30 p m The Rev Warren McFate of the Methodist Church will give a meditation titled The God Who Became A Man Presiding will be Dr Vernon G Elgin assisted by Robert Gillesby and Mrs Francis Miller An offering will be received and music by a vocal trio of Mrs Robert Brinning Mrs Lester Luckenbill and George Masson Jr.
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Boost vote on factory drives Washington Jaycees rides to polls
Washingtons junior chamber of commerce plans to offer rides to polling places on December 28 and to Telephone voters to remind them. They previously endorsed a $10 million industrial bond issue to build a Crane Company factory and have distributed lapel buttons urging a Yes vote. The effort includes absentee voting and early voting, with support from many organizations. no dissenting votes reported.
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City limits to include Crane Co site in Washington
The Washington city council has annexed the 40 acre tract for the Crane Co factory, making it part of the city. Annexation becomes effective after bond issue approval and bond sale, with city taxes and services extending to the site once construction is definite.
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