Paving Bids Sought for County Highways in Iowa
Bids are being accepted by the Iowa State Highway Commission for paving two Washington County highways with Portland cement concrete. The Kalona to Riverside segment of Highway 22 and the Washington Riverside road north portion will be paved. A third contract for reinforced concrete culverts along Kalona to Riverside will be bid. Projects target completion this summer if bids are acceptable.
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28 Degrees Below Zero at Atlantic
A brutal cold snap set record lows across Iowa with Atlantic dipping to 28 below zero, the coldest for the date, while Mason City, Davenport, Ottumwa and Des Moines also posted subzero readings. Forecasters expect a gradual moderation as southerly winds lift highs to the teens to 20s and cloud cover increases through Wednesday morning.
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United Press International
Mariner 2 Finds Venus Lifeless After Flyby
NASA reports Venus is too hot and too dry to support life as known on Earth. Mariner 2, launched August 27, flew 21 600 miles from Venus after 1092 days in space, with two instrument packages testing habitability. The verdict follows earlier temperature readings of 615 degrees Fahrenheit on the planet.
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration
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Three Showings For Li'l Abner Operetta At High School
Tickets for Li'l Abner at Washington Community High School sell well prompting three showings on March 14 15 and 16 instead of two. Director Vernon Feuerhelm says tickets go on sale March 16 with exchanges for reserved seats available March 11 at Phillips Drug Store.
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Phillips Drug Store
Speech Students Will Advance to State Meet
Leonard Schantz and Jane Peterson earned Division I ratings in dramatic declamation at the district speech contest in Sigourney. Heaton Worley and Robin Bueghly led humorous declamation, with other Division I winners advancing to the state contest. faculty advisors are Don Woodruff Alberta Rhea and Daryl Schultz.
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Leonard Schantz
Jane Peterson
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Jan Heaton
Mike Worley
Robin Bueghly
Don Woodruff
Alberta, Rhea
Daryl ‘Schultz
Market Partners Rebuke France
Brussels authorities report Common Market partners rebuked France by withholding final approval for a 739 million dollar aid program for former French African colonies. Italy and the Netherlands blocked the association treaty amid ongoing friction over Britain's membership veto, delaying the deal by at least six months.
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Britain
Italy
Netherlands
Sitler Dealers Meet Here Monday Night
Over 100 persons attended a Sitler Auto Parts and Perfect Circle Corp sponsored dealers meeting Monday evening for dealers in the area. The event in the new hall featured educational films on engine work and race footage from Indianapolis and Atlanta. Refreshments were served at the end.
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US Helicopter Flight Over East Berlin Tests Rights
UPI reports a U.S. Army helicopter flew over East Berlin today, the first since December 19, as the four power air safety protest continued. The flight, described as routine, followed Soviet claims of illegality and warnings of potential anti aircraft action. American officials said the flights would continue within the Berlin control zone. Western readiness also showed with American troops and tanks conducting surprise alert drills in snow and slush at 5 30 a m and 1 p m, respectively.
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SUS Alumni to Meet in Washington March 25
Washington County alumni of State University of Iowa gather for a potluck supper and program in the YMCA community room on March 25. Loren Hickerson, executive director of the UI Alumni Association, will speak on The Compleat Alumnus. Reservations through Mrs. Robert Day, box 191. Husbands and wives welcome.
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State University of Iowa
Washington
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University of Iowa Alumni Association
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Three Car Pileup Injures Two Wayland Women
A three car collision on highway 1 near Kalona left two Wayland women injured with neck injuries. Mrs Garnet Inn and Mrs Florence Buck were treated at Washington County Hospital for non serious injuries while others received minor aid. Damages totaled 1225 dollars with cars at fault including Mrs Clara Moore of Kalona and Mrs Corrine Sinn of Wayland. Charges were filed against Mrs Scholes for following too closely.
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Kalona
Garnet Inn
Florence Buck
Mt. Pleasant
Lyle Hansen
Washington
Clara Moore
Corrine Lucille ‘Sinn
Moore Auto
Mable Hayes Sehooley
Sinn
Moore
Linn Auto
Scholes
Schooley
Annual Meeting of Black Muslims in Chicago
The slack Muslims militant sect meets at the Chicago Coliseum led by Muhammad, a self styled prophet. Police on alert as thousands are expected at the national convention with sessions in the afternoon and evening. Secretary John Ali says delegations from most states may attend and the group’s paper Muhammad Speaks lists 250000 subscribers.
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UPI
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Elijah Poole
Chicago Coliseum
Muhammad
Robert Lynskey
Coliseum
Ali
Deep Freeze Grimly Grips Nation Across States
Polar air saturated the nation driving sub zero temperatures from Montana to Maine. Tennessee reports up to four inches of snow while Indiana, Wisconsin and Michigan set records as the coldest winter. Virginia and West Virginia issue heavy snow warnings and Tennessee pushes winter totals beyond normal. Georgia Alabama freeze warnings stretch south with apa warnings across the lower south.
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Mich
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Wash
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West Virginia
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Tenn
Georgia
Alabama
Mississippia
Louisiana
Pressing for Atom Test Ban Rages in Geneva
The United States will press Russia for nuclear negotiations as long as a test ban treaty seems possible. U S officials may pause other disarmament talks to focus on breaking the impasse. The 17 nation conference is in recess until Wednesday as private consultations seek a path to verifiable, cheat proof limits on nuclear tests.
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Soviet Union
Washington
Britain
William C. Foster
Farm Class Discussion Will Cover Taxes at Washington High
Taxes will be the topic for the adult farmer evening class at Washington High School. John Mattes of Washington will lead the discussion starting at 7 30 p.m. in the vocational agriculture room. All interested persons are invited to attend. Sponsored by Washington Community Schools.
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Washington Community Schools
Iowa Senate Revises Probate Laws and IPERS Bill Moves
The Iowa Senate approved a comprehensive probate overhaul aimed at reforming wills and guardianships, with amendments setting a January 1 1964 effective date. The House passed the IPERS pension bill with amendments, redirecting about 1 million dollars from quit money to the general fund, and sent it back to the Senate. A separate measure to publish property assessments every four years was killed in the House after Senate approval. Two advisory committees proposed a full juvenile court overhaul prioritizing home life and limiting institutional care, with drafts to be introduced in both chambers.
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Cedar Rapids
Citizens’ Group
Bob Logan Wins Window Display Award At Klein Klothing Ko
Bob Logan of Klein Klothing Ko in Washington wins a first prize in a national window decor contest. He receives a plaque and a Norman Rockwell paintings album for a display featuring Duofold underwear arranged in the local store. The event was sponsored by the Mall of Duoford and Saturday Evening Post for best design, theme and product tie in.
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Klein Klothing Ko
Washington
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Norman Rockwell
Mall of Duoford
Saturday Evening Post
Special Service At Prairie Flower Church
A special service will be observed at Prairie Flower Baptist Church Tuesday at 7:20 p.m. The theme is Watch Unto Prayer and the program has been prepared by the American Council of Christian Churches. The public is invited.
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Former Iowan Victim of Nebraska Murder
Airman First Class James E Lord at Lincoln Air Force Base found his wife Suzanne 22 slain in their third floor apartment. Investigation centered on a kitchen knife weapon. no charges filed. Window to fire escape broken. neighbor heard unusual footsteps between 10 and 11. The Lords, from Des Moines and Guthrie Center, had two young sons.
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Lincoln, Neb
UPI
Wif
James E Lord
Lincoln Air Force Base
Suzanne
Paul Douglas
Douglas
Ald Martin
40 TV Shows Will Be Closed Soon
HOLLYWOOD United Press International reports a dramatic network upheaval ending more than 40 prime time series. ABC-TV, SAS-TV, and NBC-TV plan shutting down numerous programs across drama and comedy, many new last fall. Dozens of actors and crews face unemployment amid uncertain revivals.
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UPI
Video
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Nbc-Tv
No New Word On Red Troops in Cuba
Moscow reports a meeting between U S Ambassador Kohler and Soviet Foreign Minister Gromyko failed to reveal Russia's Cuba troop plans. Officials say Kohler urged concern over the troops' stay near Florida, while no public comments followed. A second item notes a World War I Bar racks and Auxiliary joint meeting at the Legion Hall with a polluck supper at 6 30 p m and officer elections.
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UPL
U.S
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Sdiei
Gromyko
Russia
Kohler
Kennedy
Washington
Florida
United States
Legion Hall
Appropriation Approved for Farm Fund Emergency Relief
The House Appropriations Committee endorsed a $508.2 million supplemental to the Agriculture Department for past CCC expenses under Food for Peace. Faced with depleted CCC funds, the panel moved to use this emergency money to cover shipments and price supports, citing faster eating costs and delayed sales as factors.
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Weather update from United Press ines town
Clear through tonight with warmer temperatures. Wednesday turns mostly cloudy and windy with scattered light snow northwest. lows tonight 5 to 10 rising to the 20s in the south west. High Wednesday from 20s to 40s. Thursday outlook calls for considerable cloudiness, scattered snow flurries, and colder temperatures.
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