Debater Smith Aims to Challenge Hickenlooper in Iowa
E B Smith Iowa State University history professor and Democrat candidate for U S Senate in Iowa launches campaign in Marshalltown proposing a series of debates with incumbent Republican Rourke B Hickenlooper. He argues Kennedy programs and farm policy influence voters and urges federal aid to education while opposing aid to private schools.
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Two Persons Killed In Crash at Red Oak
Two young men died after their cars collided in a snow flurry on U S Highway 34 west of Red Oak. Thomas O Connor 24 of Imogene and Larry Hansen 17 of Emerson perished after the head on collision. Hansen died at a local hospital Tuesday night. Authorities said Hansen tried to pass a semi before striking O Connor head on. The truck driver reportedly did not know the crash occurred and continued on.
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Explosion Kills Surgical Patient in Rare Anesthesia Incident
Mrs. James B. McCullough 41 died at Westmar City Hospital after an explosion during surgery linked to cyclopropane anesthesia. Investigators examined equipment and safety precautions. cause remains unknown. no fault found in safeguards.
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Algerian Rebels Authorized to Complete Cease Fire Talks
In Tunis the government in exile says it is authorized to finish peace talks with France on the Algerian conflict. A cease fire, expected by March 15, may be proclaimed after about one more week of semi public negotiations following six days of NRA deliberations in Tripoli.
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J C Penney marks 60 years in retail
J C Penney Company observes its 60th founding anniversary. J C Vinson, Penney’s manager, notes the chain now has 1 700 stores in 48 states and cites James Cash Penney who started the business in 1902 in Kemmerer Wyoming, opening The Golden Rule store and guiding a policy of quality merchandise amid annual sales of about 1 half a billion to 1 5 billion dollars.
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Stores Will Be Open Saturday Night March 3
Most Washington stores will stay open Saturday evenings starting March 3 ending a two month period of early closures. Merchants had closed at supper hour during January and February as in past years but will resume their former Saturday closing time for evening shoppers. A Chamber of Commerce spokesman said the change will affect most retail stores in the city.
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Over 3 Million Acres Registered For Grain Program
The Agriculture Department reports 168,468 farms signed up for the 1962 feed grain program through Feb 15, diverting 3,522,500 acres of corn and sorghum. Diverted corn exceeds 3 million acres and 504,000 sorghum acres. Payments total just over 46 million dollars, largely in kind from government stocks, with possible cash equivalents upon CCC handling.
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Washington High School Hit by Heating Failure and Fire
The Washington high school faced a sixth winter day missed as the central heating plant failed in sub zero weather. A burst boiler water line forced early dismissal, with repairs expected today and classes to resume Thursday. Earlier a balcony fire in the old gym caused a partial day loss, with damage pegged at six hundred dollars.
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No Trash Collections In Alleys During Snow and Ice
Snow and ice have made city alleys nearly impassable. Residents are asked to leave garbage and trash containers along curbs until further notice. The sanitation truck has struggled to travel through the alleys after the latest snowfall.
Fairfield district game tickets offered to local students
A block of 500 student tickets at 50 cents each is available at Fairfield High School for Friday night’s district tournament game at Fairfield. Tickets may be obtained from Principal E Kelly Schlapkohl or Athletic Director George Chambers. One bus will be provided for students, with possible additional buses if needed.
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Marian Wieland 45 Dies in Cedar Rapids Funeral in Ainsworth
Marian L Fitzgerald Wieland 45 a former Ainsworth resident died in Cedar Rapids after a six month illness. Funeral services are set for Thursday at 2 p.m. in Eden Memorial Chapel Ainsworth with Rev. E Koberg. Burial in Ainsworth Cemetery. Survivors include her husband Joe Wieland of Cedar Rapids three sons Bennie Melvin Lonnie parents Ben and Cecil Fitzgerald of Ainsworth two sisters Grace Wood Cordova IL and Mrs Vernon Richardson Oxford.
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Keota School Cancels Day Classes. Night Sessions Go On
Keota Community Schools canceled daytime classes due to blowing snow and cold. Regular adult night classes will be held as scheduled this evening for enrolled students and residents seeking instruction.
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Stock Exchange Chief Indicted for Tax Evasion in New York
J Truman Bidwell chairman of the New York Stock Exchange board of governors faces a federal two count indictment accusing him of evading 55908 in personal income taxes for 1956 57 Bidwell resigns from his post effective February 1 with Henry M Watts Jr to succeed as chairman until the May 14 exchange election He pledges to have fully paid taxes while denouncing leaks and planted stories from Washington authorities.
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Kennedy Ends World Tour With Return From Paris
Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy ends a 28 day round the world trip returning to New York. He will brief President Kennedy on talks with heads of government in Asia and Europe and his meeting with French President de Gaulle in Paris. He called the trip very helpful and said he aimed to explain U S aims and hear others views while addressing areas of difficulty.
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Band Concert Here Thursday Evening
Washington junior high and high school bands present a concert in the high school gym on Thursday March 1 at 8 p.m. Alan Bergstrom, director of instrumental music, announced the program starting with six Junior High selections followed by five from the High School Symphonic Band. Sharon Lowry is featured as saxophone soloist.
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Washington County Farm Bureau Reaches 94 Percent of Goal
Washington County Farm Bureau has reached 94 percent of its membership goal, announced by county chairman Joe Jones. Bad weather delayed contact efforts, but workers expect to meet the goal this year as soon as possible.
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15th Annual FFA Parent Son Banquet Held Tuesday Night
Washington High School FFA held its 15th annual Parents and Son banquet in the old gym. George Stewart spoke with slides from Moscow and Berlin, while Bob Lenninger acted as toastmaster. Awards honoring members were presented by advisor Verne Knecht, with several named scholarships and honors announced. Leonard Tindal was named an honorary member of the chapter.
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Y's Men Sell 1700 Tickets For Home Talent Play
Verle Gallagher reports more than 1700 tickets sold for this year’s Y’s Men home talent show. The meeting featured Bob Gillesby’s life history and the induction of new members into the club.
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Hanson Company Wins Washington County Bridge Contracts
Hanson Construction Company of Washington won a $92 660 county contract to build three bridges nine culverts and three culvert extensions in Washington County. The work includes two 55 foot pre stressed concrete bridges and a 67 foot pony truss bridge north of Richmond with bids from six bidders.
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Below Zero Cold Returns to Washington County
Night temperatures in the county ranged from 9 to 15 degrees below zero as winter weather returned. Strong winds disrupted snow cover and caused road conditions to worsen closing several area schools. Bright sun failed to thaw the frigid air by mid afternoon despite the clear sky.
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Cold Midwest Weather Ahead With Frigid Nights
Weather in Iowa calls for generally fair skies and very cold nights with lows 10 to 20 below and highs around 10 to 15 above Thursday. Friday will see increasing cloudiness and a milder, not so cold trend. Five day outlook shows temperatures 8 to 10 degrees below normal, with snowfall about .15 to .20 inches early week and a warming trend by the weekend.
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