Massacre of Eight Student Nurses Stuns Chicago
A tall white gunman killed eight student nurses and slashed one, tied a survivor beneath a bed, then fled as police and FBI hunted for the suspect. Names and origins of victims include Corazon Amoro and Corazon Amoro, with two Filipino victims noted, amid a chaotic wake of fear and a major city investigation.
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Ind
Susan Farris
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Seven inch rain floods Iowa city and prompts evacuations
Torrential rains across northern Iowa trigger floods from Fort Atkinson to Dubuque, with Fort Atkinson evacuating about 60 residents as creeks and rivers overflow. Heaviest rainfall locally exceeds seven inches, while cities report river rises and power outages. The storm fills out of a stationary front, easing heat but sustaining humidity and continuing showers through Friday.
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Washington County to break ground on new hospital Sunday
Groundbreaking for a $1,564,045 modern hospital facility will be held Sunday afternoon July 17 at 2 p.m. on the site east of the current hospital. Norman Jenison hospital administrator arranged the program. Gilbert Buildings Inc. of Iowa Falls is general contractor and Dane D. Morgan Inc. of Burlington is the architect. Public invited to attend and hear remarks from several interested persons.
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Haseen
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Gilbert Buildings Inc
Iowa Falls
Dane D. Morgan Inc
Burlington
Republicans contest postal franking of political book
Des Moines IDPA Chairman Robert Ray questions Congressman John R. Hansen for mailing copies of Toward An Age of Greatness to high school seniors under postal franking. Ray asks how public funds cover political advertising sold for 15000 per page benefiting Democrats, citing inquiries from 7th district seniors.
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Chicago Faces Fierce Riots as Police Battle Mob Violence
Riot police battled crowds in Chicago as flames and bricks flew from tenement windows. Dozens arrested across three neighborhoods amid looting and injuries to 6 officers and multiple civilians, with further protests and meetings planned with community leaders.
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UPI
Seria
Iowa high court bans metal studded snow tires
The Iowa Supreme Court on a unanimous ruling reversed a Polk County decision and held that metal studded tires are illegal on Iowa highways. The decision upholds a 1937 statute banning protrusions beyond tread, citing wear on roads and longer stopping distances. Chief Justice Ames wrote the opinion, with support from state and out of state reports and noting Franklin Manufacturing Co. in Jefferson is a key local producer.
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Illinois
Warren Kruck
Dboone
Lawrence Scalise
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Franklin Manufacturing Co
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Planes clash as US jets down two MIG21 fighters near Hanoi
In a noontime air battle 22 miles northwest of Hanoi US Air Force jets shot down two Communist MIG21s in a dogfight. First kills credited to Lt. Duane A. Buttell and Capt. William J. Snender, others to Lt. Ronald G. Martin and Lt. Richard N. Krieps. No American losses reported.
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William J. Snender
Alamogordo
N.M
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Lake Villa
Richard N. Krieps
Chesterton
Buttell
Saigon Sai
No progress in seven day airlines strike talks
Washington UPI reports negotiators from five air carriers and the machinists union resumed discussions with no signs of progress toward ending the nation’s worst airline strike. Assistant Labor Secretary James J. Reynolds attended but offered no update.
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UPI
James J. Reynolds
Costs Rise In Proposed Washington Community Budget
Washington Community School District adopts a budget reflecting higher instruction and supply costs for the coming year. A public hearing is set for 8 30 p m August 10 at the administration building. The board also considers adding Oskaloosa to the Southeast Six Conference pending other members approval.
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Oskaloosa
Glen Williams
Rita Roddecker
Brighton Center
Horace Mann Insurance
Iowa High School Athletic Association
Richard Textor
Prairie Flower School
ESEA
Case Field
Tom English
Roger Harrington
Paul Gebhardt
Kelly Schlapkohl
Supt
Washington Centennial Fountain Lights Shine Over Central Park
In July the Washington centennial fountain in Central Park lights up at night with cascading water and a colorful display. The fountain continues to delight residents and visitors as it glows against a quiet evening sky.
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Central Park
Journal
Tom Kuncl
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