McNamara Signals Prep to Multiply Vietnam Deployments
Defense Secretary McNamara testified that preparations are under way to substantially increase U S troop deployments to South Vietnam if needed. He warned the Communists have increased their strength and intend to raise the conflict's intensity, while stressing final decisions rest with President Johnson.
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Senate Foreign Relations Committee
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Gilmour speaks on Head Start in Southeast Iowa CAP
C Edwin Gilmour Iowa State OEO chief spoke at Washington Community Action Program meeting in Kalona about integrating agencies to expand Head Start. He urged systematic cataloging of needs and outreach beyond employment offices, noting a new state law aiding high school dropouts to obtain a certificate of equivalency. The group elected Gertrude Lahey to fill an unexpired term and adopted CAP by laws for Lee Des Moines Van Buren Washington Henry counties.
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Allied drive in Vietnam nears Bong Son intensifies toll
Allied forces pursuing the White Wing Masher and Eagle's Claw operations in northeast South Viet Nam report 388 Viet Cong killed in air strikes ambushes and ground fights. The 1st Cavalry details 282 enemy dead since last Friday as American troops capture weapons and push toward Bong Son. Six Americans die or are wounded on a mine strike in the Gulf of Siam. SAC B52s hit targets near Tay Ninh as coastal fighting continues.
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Guam
Tay Ninh Province
Senator Stephens Speaks to Henry County GOP Group
Senator Dick Stephens Republican from Ainsworth addressed the Henry County Republican Women luncheon at the Harlan Hotel on Monday February 14. He recounted legislative experiences and urged maintaining two strong political parties to preserve the government. He warned against overloading government with functions beyond capacity.
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Dick Stephens
Ainsworth
Henry County
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Victory Dinner for YMCA Enrollment Workers
YMCA membership drive workers to attend Washington Y's Men’s Club Victory dinner this evening. Chairman Herb Campbell reports encouraging progress with $2,951.25 raised and 685 members signed for next year. Section leaders Wayne Knupp and Bob Reed top the lists, with Reed at $706 and Knupp at $677. Quota buster Verle Gallagher has $375, followed by Bob Huber, Kelly Schlapkohl, and Chuck Cowell with smaller yet notable sums.
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Herb Campbell
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Knupp
Verle Gallagher
Bob Huber
Kelly Schlapkohl
Chuck Cowell
Area Red Cross Meet Plans This Evening
The Washington County Red Cross chapter will join with Southeast Iowa Association chapters in Ottumwa tonight to discuss disaster preparedness. Attendees include Don Hazen disaster chairman Noman Schoonover disaster vice chairman Ralph McCreedy chairman of disaster communications Ferne Lee Per volunteer services chairman Winnie Beiter executive secretary and Robert Siegler Red Cross field man who will conduct the session.
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Hog Diseases topic at Washington High School meeting
Hog Diseases will be the discussion topic at the Adult Farmer Evening School Thursday at 7 30 p m in Washington High School. With many diseases and parasites affecting swine, hog producers face a continuous battle to keep hogs healthy. All interested hog producers and other persons are invited to attend.
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Community Chest Drive Tops Goal in 1966 Effort
General chairman Joe Evanovich announced the 1966 Community Chest fundraising reached 28 443 62 dollars, surpassing the 28 350 goal. He praised 250 volunteers and named special group chairmen Lee Holland Keith Lord Mike Orris Bill Arthur and Charlie Hayes for their efforts. Planning begins for the 1967 drive as budgets and solicitation committees form.
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Bill Arthur
Charlie Hayes
Community Chest
Washington
Mrs. J. G. Ballensky Dies in Sigourney
SIGOURNEY Mrs J G Ballensky prominent Sigourney woman died Sunday evening at Keokuk County Hospital after eight days as patient Funeral will be Wednesday at 2 p m in Reynolds Funeral Home Sigourney
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Deadline Delayed for Washington County Tax Bills
Washington County residents may begin paying property taxes Wednesday at the county courthouse. Tax totals were finalized late due to school district levies from neighboring Jefferson and Iowa Counties, delaying the start date. the penalty date is set back to May 17, and second half payments are unchanged. Special assessments such as city street taxes must be paid by April 1 to avoid penalties.
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Davisson Plans East Washington Auto Repair Center
Rodney Davisson, a veteran auto repairman in Washington, announces opening a specialty repair center on East Washington Street. He will launch March 1 in the former Omer Wagner building, after 14 years at Perdock-Olds-Cadillac and prior automotive work in the army and with Willits Motor Co. The shop will focus on electrical and carburetion work, tune-ups, and speedometer services with new equipment.
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Washington
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Davisson
Omer Wagner
Perdock-Olds-Cadillac
Willits Motor Co
Mrs Florence Liebe dies in Kalona at 72
Mrs Florence Liebe 72 died this morning at Mercy Hospital Iowa City after weeks as patient. A lifelong Kalona resident her funeral arrangements are pending at Peterseim Funeral Home Kalona
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Crop Day set for Thursday in Washington County
The 1966 County Crop Day on February 17 at Washington City Hall runs 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Sponsored by the Extension Service, the program covers western corn rootworms, fertilizer planning, variety selection, planting date effects, narrow row research with Iowa State and Northrup King, and more. Garren Benson and Jim Frier will present. 100 to 200 farmers expected. free lunch provided by Farm Service Company and Tindal's Farm Supply.
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Washington
Washington County Farm Service Company
Tindal
Iowa State University
Northrup King and Company
Garren Benson
Extension Area Agronomist
Jim Frier
Riverside to Get New Post Office Project Planned
Congressman John Schmid hauser announced Riverside Iowa will receive a new post office. A 1 400 square foot building with 3 500 square feet of parking will replace the aging 80 year old facility, with construction discussed in a phone discussion with Washington County chair Jack Walsh.
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John Schmidhauser
Riverside
Iowa
Jack Walsh
Washington County
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Schmidhauser
Weather: Cloudy and colder with snow across Iowa
United Press International reports Iowa will see cloudy, colder weather with snow spreading across most of the state. Snow may accumulate 2 to 4 inches in the southern portion as northerly winds strengthen tonight. Lows range from 0 to 10 below north to near 10 above south, with Wednesday highs 10 to 20. Thursday outlook calls for partial clearing and continued cold.
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Vetter Seeks State Representative Seat in Republican Primary
Washington businessman Keith L. Vetter announced his intention to run for State Representative in the Republican Primary on September 6. A longtime Republican active in Washington County, he has chaired and led multiple civic groups, served on the county central committee, and held posts with the Chamber of Commerce, Industrial Board, YMCA, and Community Chest. He has traveled on mission trips to Africa and Alaska and currently sits on the Iowa Wesleyan College board of trustees. He previously won election to the 60th General Assembly and served on Ways and Means, Schools, and Industrial Development committees.
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