Emergency number idea gains support across states
Rep J Edward Roush proposes a universal emergency dialing system with a simple three or four digit code, usable from any city. He cites a Barstow California child who dialed H E A V N for help and suggests the plan would aid strangers in need, though critics warn of jurisdictional complications in metropolitan areas.
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Washington
UPI
Rep
J. Eward Roush
D-Ind
Barstow
Calif
Roush
New York City
Davenport
Iowa
Portland
Ore
House Commerce Committee
Indiana
Los Angeles
Abby column letters cover family strain and privacy
Dear Abby letters discuss a troubled marriage with abusive parenting, questions on teens and male affection, a joke about a foam rubber fanny, and warnings on parental snooping. The column also notes ambition for simpler emergency numbers and Alaska park access by road and monuments by air.
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Abby
Tugboat Moves Fire-Charred Christiana From Barges
A tugboat pushed the fire-charred Christiana away from barges struck early Tuesday on the Houston ship channel, preventing further damage as salvage teams assessed the scene.
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Christiana
Houston
Texas
UPI
Roswell Rebounds After Base Closure Fueled by Planning
Two years after Walker Air Force Base’s slated shutdown threatened Roswell with economic ruin, the town sparkled with revival. A land use plan steered new small industries into the old base, including Eastern New Mexico University and Longhorn Manufacturing. Pan American World Airways began pilot training, Avionic Enterprises occupied buildings, and local optimism grew as bank deposits and assets rose while the community rode out fears.
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Roswell
N.M
Texas
New Mexico
Air Force
Kaufmann
Eastern New Mexico University
Longhorn Manufacturing Co
Pan American World
Charlie
Widow Defends Private Road With Shotgun Fire
In Tickfaw Louisiana a 65 year old widow Maude Brock faces obstruction and unloading buckshot charges after firing at neighbor Gayle Rogers and others over a private road taken as a lovers lane. She plans to plead why the road should stay closed before a district judge in Amite next Friday.
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Tickfaw
UPI
Maude’ Brock
Amite
Joint Kalona lodge holds officer installations
In Kalona on January 17 the Joint installation of officers for Kalona Odd Fellows and Kalona Rebekah Lodges was conducted with Washington lodge staff guiding. New officers include Harold Fisher and Phillip Preston for the Odd Fellows and Mrs C R Beckley and Mrs Phillip Preston for the Rebekahs, as a silver Lodge Home offering was taken for Mason City.
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Kalona
Odd Fellows Lodge
Kalona Rebekah Lodge
Washington
Don Hazen
Myral Smith
Mr. Smith
Leona Gardner
Odd Fellows
Harold Fisher
Noble
Phillip Preston
Larry Plank
Donald Siefken
L. J. Strickler
Ronald Bender
Joe Levy
Noble Grand
Clifford Small
Fay F. Boone
Fay W. Boone
Inside Guardian
Donald Dickel
Outside Guardian
George V. Fry
F. L. Strickler
Myron Jones
Alva Kepler
Rebekah Lodge
C. R
Maude Yoder
Harold Maxwell
Richard Morgan
Mason City
Beckley
Preston
Jack Guengerich
Morgan
Fry
Siefken
Joe Fisher
Kalona Social Roundup and Nearby Travels
Mrs. Jackson hosted the Kalona ladies bridge club on January 16 with guests Mrs. I E Grady and Mrs H V Beck. Prizes went to Mrs H L Grady Mrs C C Shimon and Mrs Hazel Coffey. Other guests included Mrs J R Swartzendruber and Mrs V D Hochstedler. New hostess will be Mrs C C Shimon January 29. Gordon Miller and Vernon Stagner with others traveled to Akron PA to visit relatives. Birthday dinner for Perry Craig attended by several families near Riverside. Des Moines visitor Norma Tilden spent weekend with Grace Tilden. Glen Chalupa and Kenneth returned from Loveland CO after visiting in Kalona. Ellis Swartendruber family hosted many guests including Linda from Australia. Red Cross meeting in Washington attended by Mrs Joe Chody and Mrs Eugene Way. New York State ranking noted as 30th in size.
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C. C. Shimon
Gordon Miller
Akron
James Miller
Vernon Stagner
Kalona
Richard Craig
Iowa City
Chester Miller
Edwin Slabaugh
Laura Yoder
Irvin Gingerich
Herbert Weland
Schedule Of 1968 Assessing Stations For Washington County
The schedule lists 1968 assessing station dates for Washington County townships from January 15 to February 3. Locations include Wellman City Hall, Washington City Hall, Brighton Masonic Hall, 76 Township Hall, Highland High School, Doctor's Office in Crawfordsville, and Franklin Township Hall with times 9 am to 4 pm on most days and extended hours on Wednesdays. Ward assignments specify weeks for First through Fifth Wards. Assessor fieldmen are Fred Bey Elwood Kleese Guy Moothart.
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Marion Township
Brighton Masonic Hall
Crawfordsville
Washington City
Washington City Hall
Legion Hall
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Dale K. Gingerich
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Joe Chody
Eugene Way
Washington County
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English River Township
Kalona City Hall
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Rubio Town Hall
Lime Creek Township
Wellman
Wellman City Hall
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Highland
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Cedar Township
West Chester
K. P. Hall
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Ainsworth
Ainsworth Legion Hall
Dutch Creek Township
Dublin
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