Iowa panel urges abolition of lower courts in two level system
A 13 member Iowa commission led by Supreme Court Justice W C Stuart urged scrapping all courts below district level creating a two level system. They also call traffic violation offices for quick fines, a chief judge in each district, and a state judicial council to improve administration. The plan would end justices of the peace police and municipal courts and extend district court terms with ongoing operation.
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Des Moines
UPI
Iowa
Commission
Supreme Court
W. C. Stuart
Robert Fulton
Fulton
Waterloo
Justices of the Peace
Harold E. Hughes
Jp’s
Statehouse
Justice of the Peace
State Supreme Court
Britain boosts Malaysia defense as Indonesian raids widen
Singapore dispatch reports estimate 14 Indonesian guerrillas landed on the Malay Peninsula near Penang with five captured by nightfall. Britain reinforces Malaysia with 50 000 troops including 10 000 in Borneo and paratroopers from two transports arriving to bolster patrols and mine sweepers amid escalating clashes and Sukarno's UN withdrawal context.
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UPI
Malay Peninsula
Tion
Pontian
Kukup
Indonesia
Straits of Malacca
Britain
United Nations
Malaysia
Harold Wilson
London
Borneo
Wilson
Commonwealth
Kula Lumpur
Eagle
Indian Ocean
Africa
Sukarno
S An
Jaycee Board Meets in Thursday Evening Session
Junior Chamber of Commerce board met at the Bob Zager home with President Loren Renoux in charge. Richard Horak spoke on mental health and John Winga Jr. reported on the Distinguished Service Award and banquet set for February 18. Richard Anderson was elected second vice president, Bill White named secretary, and Ron Stalder and Gerald Kephart chosen as new board members.
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Chamber of Commerce Board
Bob Zager
Loren Renoux
Richard Horak
John Winga Jr
Richard Anderson
Bill White
Ron Stalder
Gerald Kephart
Steel contract talks suspended amid USW election fight
The United Steelworkers recessed contract talks until after the February 9 union election. President David J. McDonald reluctantly agreed to the recess proposed by steel producers, saying no date is set for resumption. Abel allegedly sided with the industry, and was absent from the pivotal meeting.
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Pittsburgh
UPI
United Steelworkers
USW
David J. McDonald
McDonald
I. W. Abel
Abel
Bean Feed and Movie at YMCA This Saturday
Boys may register for a YMCA bean feed by 10 30 a m Saturday. A full length feature movie follows the meal. The combined bean feed and movie cost 60 cents. Boys not attending the feed may enter the movie for 10 cents.
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YMCA
Break-in at Wayne's Standard Station Reported
City police report a break-in at Wayne's Standard Service station 1061 West Madison Thursday evening. Thief forced a back window and door lock to reach the office, making off with 16.55 in change and several candy bars. Police are investigating.
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Wayne's Standard Service Station
West Madison
Washington FFA hears talk by Harry Levy postmaster
Harry Levy the Washington postmaster spoke at the Washington High School Future Farmers of America chapter meeting. He discussed the work of the postal department. After a business session the group played basketball during recreation.
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Harry Levy
Washington
Washington High School
Future Farmers of America
Levy
Postal Department
Junior High Dance at YMCA Saturday
A junior high dance will be held at the YMCA on Saturday January 9 from 7 30 to 9 30 p m. Admission is 10 cents for members and 35 cents for non members as stated by Dick Matthew.
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YMCA
Dick Matthew
Public Notices Today Page 6 Highlights Notices
Quartery financial statement from Washington Community School District. Probate of wills and executors estates of Jennie R Hering Wilbert Rose and John E Widmer listed in public notices today.
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Washington Community School District
Jennie R. Hering
Wilbert Rose
John E. Widmer
Bettendorf Transformer Explosion Kills One
A Bettendorf blast at the J. I. Case Co. killed Charles Moss and injured three other electricians when a switch triggered a 13 000 volt line. Victims included Robert Held and others treated for burns as power to the plant was cut off.
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Bettendorf
Iowa
UPI
J. I. Case Co
Charles Moss
Robert Held
Moline
Ill
Burns
Joe Shattuck
Kenneth Winter
YMCA swimmers open season with Ottumwa clash
Washington YMCA swimmers start their season by hosting Ottumwa YMCA on Saturday with diving at 1 30 p m and swimming at 2 p m there is no admission charge and the public is invited to attend.
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Washington Ymca
Whitlatch Dies in Knoxville Funeral Operator 48
Don B. Whitlatch 48 a Knoxville funeral home operator died of a heart attack Thursday at a Knoxville hospital. Formerly with Jones Funeral Home Washington he lived in Knoxville from 1946 to 1953 and co owned Bybee and Davis Funeral Home. Services at 2 p m Saturday at the funeral home. Survived by wife Barbara two sons two brothers and three sisters.
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Don B. Whitlatch
Knoxville
Iowa
Mr. Whitlatch
Jones Funeral Home
Washington
Bybee and Davis Funeral Home
Barbara
Elizabeth Powers Dies Suddenly in Iowa City
Elizabeth Lathrop Powers widow of George Powers died suddenly at work in Iowa City this morning. Her home was 217 West Tyler Washington. Arrangements for the funeral will be handled by Jones Funeral Home here.
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Elizabeth Lathrop Powers
George Powers
Iowa City
West Tyler
Washington
Jones Funeral Home
Farm Bureau Chief Claims Farm Prices Suppressed
Des Moines UPI President of the American Farm Bureau Charles B. Schuman told 3,000 Iowa delegates that federal price supports are perverted by the Agriculture Department causing farmers to lose billions annually. He cited CCC stock dumping and 1964 corn prices depressed by past programs, noting Iowa farmers lost a quarter of a billion dollars that year.
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Des Moines
UPI
American Farm Bureau
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Department of Ag
Charles B. Schuman
Iowa Farm Bureau
Schuman
Commodity Credit Corporation
CCC
Iowa
Farm Bureau
Snow Storm Sweeps Midwest With Record Heat and Warnings
A UPI weather bulletin reports heavy snow and cold wave warnings from the Rocky Mountains to the Midwest. Dense fog in Wisconsin caused five traffic deaths, while New England faced hazardous driving conditions. Highs reached 63 in Indianapolis and 60 in Chicago, with snow and blizzards forecast for Wyoming Nebraska South Dakota and Kansas.
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United Press International
Weather Bureau
Rocky Mountains
Midwest
New England
Wisconsin
Indianapolis
Ind
Chicago
Weather Iowa cold wave warning tonight
Northerly winds of 20 to 25 mph bring a cold wave across Iowa with rain changing to snow in the southeast and occasional snow elsewhere. Lows fall to 5 to 10 below in the northwest and 10 to 15 above in the southeast. Partly cloudy and very cold Saturday with highs 10 to 15.
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Iowa
Ability to Pay not factor in elderly hospital care plan
The administration proposes hospital coverage for 65 plus with no means test. A deductible equal to one day of average hospital cost precedes benefits. government pays up to 60 days hospital care plus 30 outpatient days, 240 home visits, and post hospital care up to 60 days. Funding comes from a Social Security hospital tax starting at 0.3 percent, rising to 0.45 percent, matched by employers. Substantial subsidies from general Treasury cover non–Social Security elderly.
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George J. Marder
United Press International Washington
UPI
Uncle Sam
Congress
General Treasury
Internal Revenue Services
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