Topeka Tornado Devastates City and Injures Hundreds
A powerful tornado struck Topeka Kansas causing at least 11 deaths and more than 425 injuries. The half mile wide funnel destroyed homes and businesses, damaged a university campus and luxury apartments, with responders搜索ing for victims at dawn. Hospitals treated many injured and thousands faced homelessness as downtown buildings and residences suffered severe damage. The National Reserve Life Building swayed as police cleared bystanders after the storm.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas
Kansas State University
Bill Bibert
Reas
Bibert
National Reserve Life Building
Napalm strike ordered by West Point star in defense of his troops
Former West Point football star Bill Carpenter commanded a company of 101st Airborne in Kontum Province as North Vietnamese forces pressed the defense in bamboo thickets. He radioed an air strike on his own position to halt the enemy and help his wounded unit endure a night of heavy combat amid jungle fighting and artillery support.
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Saigon
UPI
West Point
Bill
Lonesome End
Carpenter
101St Paratroop
Screaming Eagle
Monroe
N.Y
Leon Daniel
Henry E. Emerson
Milford
Emerson
Daniel
Dak Ta Kan
101St
Seventh annual Washington County Historical Society tour
The seventh annual historical tour is set for Sunday June 12 starting at Gracehill cemetery at 4 p.m. after centennial services. The route includes Wellston Dublin New Haven through Titus Verdi Wayland road and into Washington with committee hosts Frank Kleese Nondas Richardson and Chuck Hotle. Weather outlook from United Press International: generally fair tonight and Friday with lows in the 40s and highs in the 60s to 70s.
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Washington County Historical Society
Gracehill Cemetery
Wellston
Dublin
New Haven
Titus
Verdi
Wayland Road
Washington
Frank Kleese
Nondas Richardson
Chuck Hotle
United Press International
Iowa
Guide for county land use and road planning
Washington County supports a Future Land Use Plan and Road Plan outlining land designations for residential commercial industrial recreation and agricultural uses. The plan emphasizes growth toward urban areas preserves open space and targets services near towns while detailing road standards and a goal that every resident live within one and a half miles of a permanently improved road.
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Washington County Comprehensive Plan
Powers and Associates
County Planning and Zoning Commission
County
Washington
Kalona
Wellman
Washington County
Sys
Alma Hurricanes Blasts Florida Panhandle Coastline
The hurricane Alma made landfall in the Florida panhandle with 75 to 90 mph winds after brushing the Tampa area. Forecasters warned tides of seven to ten feet along Apalachee Bay as residents evacuated low lying coastlines and the storm moved northwest offshore before turning away from the peninsula. Alma had already killed seven in Cuba and one in Miami while crossing Gulf waters at around 16 mph.
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Apalachicola
Fla
Weather Bureau
Alma
Apalachee Bay
Florida
Tampa-St. Petersburg
Gulf of Mexico
Panhandle
Cuba
Miami
Florida Gulf Coast
Ridiculous Day Draws Crowds in Washington
Rainy weather failed to dampen Ridiculous Day as Washington merchants and shoppers filled the square for annual bargains. Crowds thronged the parade area near the courthouse at 1 15 pm as Hubert Lehrer of the Chamber of Commerce announced prizes of 15 10 and 7 50 for the best floats and the top ridiculous costumes judged by Lehrer and local experts.
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Washington
the Journal
Hubert Lehrer
Chamber of Commerce
Lehrer
Iowa Democrats set convention to shape 1965 platform
Des Moines Iowa Democrats prepare for their Friday and Saturday state convention aiming to retain control of the Statehouse and legislature gained in 1964. Key issues include endorsing candidates for primaries and a union shop plank amid right to work debates. Governor Hughes aided a compromise on endorsements despite initial opposition.
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Des Moines
UPI
Iowa
Democratic State Central Committee
Harold E. Hughes
Huges
Hughes
General Assembly
Parade prize winners announced across divisions
Prize winners in the Ridiculous Day parade were named this afternoon. First place in the froat division went to Jarvis Appliance, second to Marshall Minick Furniture, and Leo's A and W Root Beer, third. In the individuals and groups division, Gibson Shoe Repair won first, Falk Clothing second, and Payne Radio and TV third.
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Jarvis Appliance
Marshall- Minick Furniture
Leo’s A & W Root Beer
Gibson Shoe Repair
Falk Clothing
Payne Radio and TV
Season tickets for Washington pool on sale now
Washington area residents can buy season tickets for the municipal pool for 5 dollars for children to junior high, 10 dollars for high schoolers, and 15 dollars for adults. Tickets may be left at the pool and require identification for admission. New this year are tables and chairs between the main pool and the wading pool, with parents allowed inside to supervise tots.
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Washington Area
Washington Municipal
Probate of Ada B. Crossett Will Appoints Executor
Public notice announces probate of Ada B. Crossett's will and the appointment of an executor. Details include case caption, court location, and filing deadlines for interested parties to respond or object as required by law.
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Ada B. Crossett
Urges State Money to Bolster Iowa Aid Program
Iowa state board official James Harrington urged funding to aid dependent children, citing about 100000 Iowa kids in trouble or at risk. He proposed state funding for 25 percent of ADC grants, expanded child welfare staff, and a shift from institutions to stronger family and community services to prevent future need.
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Mason City
IDPA
State Board of Control
Iowa
James Harrington
Harrington
Commerce
Iowa Welfare Association
ADC
Board of Control
Board of Parole
Wisconsin
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