Eleven vie for Miss Washington County crown at fair
Eleven girls from communities in Washington County will compete for the title of Miss Washington County at the county fair next week. The event, sponsored by the Washington Junior Chamber of Commerce, is set for 8 p.m. Tuesday July 31 on the public arena stage. Contestants vie for cash prizes and the right to represent the county in the Miss Iowa pageant next year. Pat McClure of Washington, last year’s winner, is in Clear Lake competing in Miss Iowa. Judging focuses on beauty poise and talent with Gene Booth of Washington serving as general chairman for the local Jaycees.
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Lawn Heist Ends With Lawn Swapped For Sod
In Chicago a butcher, George Smith, returns home to find his lawn gone after a prank by a man and two boys in a red truck. Fred Sawyer admits the mistake and agrees to replace the grass. Detective Joseph Kolosowski pursues the oddly swapped yards as Smith resumes only meat cutting.
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UPI
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Puerto Rico to vote on independence or statehood plebiscite
President Kennedy and Puerto Rico Governor Luis Munoz Marin agree to hold a plebiscite to determine Puerto Rico’s future status including independence or continued commonwealth. The exchange marks the tenth anniversary of the commonwealth.
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UPI
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White House
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Creative Commonwealth
Puerto Rico
United States
Dear Abby letters spark debate on life insurance and marriage
A collection of Dear Abby questions covers a husband’s obligation to life insurance for family protection, a seeker’s doubts about a separated spouse, knitting etiquette at gatherings, and requests for personal replies and Abby booklets.
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TV Highlights Thursday Highlights From United Press International
NBC debuts a summer half hour musical series The Lively Ones hosted by Vic Damone with Joan Staley and Shirley Yelm as dates Peggy Lee Dave Brubeck Woody Herman and Damita Jr perform in color. Also on CBS Benny Goodman August Heckscher discuss culture. American Bandstand guest hosts Jimmy Dean. The Aspen Idea profiles Aspen Colorado concerts and philosophy. Untouchables feature Maggie Storm story with Patricia Neal. Tonight Jack E Leonard hosts with Harvey Stone Alan Gale Johnny Desmond Joe Garagiola.
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Johnny Desmond
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Livestock Market Report From Chicago Slaughter Cattle Trends
Markets Chicago UPI Livestock hogs 4 000 mostly steady with 200 225 lb grades around 19 40 to 19 50 cattle 9 000 calves 25 slaughter steers 25 75 higher heifers up 25 50 higher prime loads at 29 25 29 50 feed steers bulk 26 75 28 75 most choice 900 1150 lb 26 00 27 50 good and mixed good 24 25 26 00 sheep 600 spring lambs steady prime 85 100 lb 23 00 23 50 pastel carpets new york UPI pastel hues fore cast popularity for floor coverings in blues pinks yellows.
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Two New Federal Judges Sworn in Iowa
Edward J. McManus and William C. Hanson were sworn as Iowa federal district court judges. McManus, 42, fills the northern district seat after Henry N. Graven’s retirement. Hanson, 52, becomes roving judge for both districts, creating three federal judges in the state. The ceremony lasted 1 hour 5 minutes and featured jokes about nomination delays.
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UPI
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William C. Hanson
Iowa
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Roy Stephenson
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Fort Dodge
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June CPI hits record as fruit prices surge
The Labor Department reports June consumer price index rose 0.1 percent to a record 105.3 percent of the 1957-59 average, led by a 9 percent jump in fruit prices and higher medical care costs. The report notes the dollar’s buying power fell to 46 cents versus the 1939 dollar, and take‑home pay for the average factory worker reached $85.91 weekly with three dependents.
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UPI
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