Highway tolls rival Vietnam war dead in 1969 year
A UPI report highlights that highway deaths in January through October 1969 surpassed American war dead in Vietnam. It cites 46,460 road fatalities for 1969 year to date, with total 1968 deaths at 55,200 and notes holiday spikes. Safety tips emphasize sober driving, speed control, spacing, and winter precautions.
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Dennis Cole Builds Mediterranean Home Between Roles
Dennis Cole, actor and stuntman known for Bracken's World and Felony Squad, has spent nearly two years rebuilding his canyon house. He rooms additions, teaches himself masonry, and lives simply with a bed and fridge while raising his son Joey with liberal visitation. He keeps a loner pace, works long studio days, pursues acting and guitar, and hopes to finish the house and shift his career toward cinema.
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Money pressures push Iowa to brace for 1970 budget
As Iowa readies for the January 12 start of the 1970 legislature, a United Press International poll finds balanced-budget and funding concerns dominate Democratic and Republican leaders. Gov. Ray vows no tax increase while agencies warn of shortfalls, with regents, Medicaid risk, and city finance limits all signaling a looming funding squeeze.
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Jay Robinson Makes Comeback In Hollywood After Narcotic Prison
Jay Robinson, once a rising star, rebuilds his career after narcotics conviction and prison. Since release, he has guest starred on 15 TV shows and may join Bewitched as a recurring character, drawing on his past to warn against drugs.
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Tracy Colton on leave from Navy travels from Eleuthera to Antigua
Tracy Colton on a thirty day Navy leave visits family and friends across Wisconsin and Iowa before heading to Antigua Island in the West Indies. He has been stationed on Eleuthera Island in the Bahamas and will depart after Christmas. Christmas gatherings stretch across Richland Riverside and Columbus Junction with many dinners and gift exchanges.
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What Cheer Y M C A Boys Chorus Concert Sunday
The Des Moines Y M C A Boys Chorus and Bell Ringers directed by Frances and Marlon Cowan perform at What Cheer Opera House Sunday January 25 at 2 30 pm. The 55 member group ages 8 to 16 in red vests will sing a varied program and ring two hundred bells. Tickets 1.00 students 2.00 adults.
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