Former Lt. Gov Nicholas urges tax relief pledge in Iowa race
Former Iowa lieutenant governor William H. Nicholas says a positive property tax relief plan is vital for any gubernatorial candidate in 1962. He cites a 10,000-person private survey showing broad support for tax relief in both primary and general elections and hints at a possible run against Gov. Norman A. Erbe.
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William H. Nicholas
State Highway Commission
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Nicholas
United Press International Today
Clear Lake
Jack Schroeder
Davenport
GOP
Florida
Highway Commission
Iowa
Plans for Issuance of 1961 Street Bonds in City
Legal notices detail sale of 66000 street improvement bonds and 187000 general obligation street construction bonds to fund last summer's city streets work. Bids due by 7 30 p m March 13 at city clerk office. a bond issue hearing precedes bid opening in council chambers. Maturity schedule runs 1963 to 1971 for street improvements and 1963 to 1974 for street construction bonds.
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Evening Journal
May Charter New Bank At Columbus Junction
Announcement from Columbus Junction details a community survey to gauge interest in applying for a charter to form a new national bank. A census is under way to measure local sentiment, with no names of organizers released.
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New Bank
Columbus Junction
Open House At St James Catholic Church
The new St James Catholic Church will host an open house Sunday afternoon from 2 to 5 pm. Father James Grubb and Rev T J Lew will greet visitors with building committee members as guides to tour the ultra modern church and facilities.
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St. James Catholic
James E. Grubb
Father Grubb
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Father Lew
Robin Appears Amid Coldest Winter Night In Washington
Mrs. M. L. Brown reported a robin in her back yard at 742 East Main Street the morning after the coldest night of winter when the thermometer showed 16 degrees below zero and snow remained. Neighbors debated March’s arrival with some saying it came in like a lion while others called it a lamb in a bitter start to spring.
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M. L. Brown
Bill
Washington
East Main St
Dry Cleaning Service Added at Washington Easy Wash
Washington Easy Wash owner Ray Glover announces a new self service dry cleaning area in the rear of the laundromat at 206 North Marion Ave. Two dry cleaning machines are installed with staff on hand to assist customers for a period.
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Jetliner crash kills 95 on takeoff at Idlewild
American Airlines Astrojet Flight No. 1 plunged into a swampy Jamaica Bay preserve at Idlewild, killing all 95 aboard. Victims include W. Alton Jones, oilman and Chrysler director, as astronaut John Glenn’s parade crowds mourn. Eight crew members died, rescue teams battled flames for half an hour.
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Two Bands Will Play In Concert Tonight
Washington high school symphonic band and junior high concert band perform in the new high school gym starting at 8 p.m. Alan Bergstrom announces program with selections from Polhamus Tarver Oliva dot Lopez Gillis and Osterling plus soloists Sharon Lowry and a Broadway medley.
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Seminar in Chicago Explores Aging Needs
Mrs. Grethel Marshall, head of the Washington County Welfare Office, returned from a Chicago meeting funded by Ford Foundation and run by the American Public Welfare Association. Twenty five rural administrators from as many states attended to plan aging programs addressing social economic and health needs.
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Kennedy Pushes Broad Conservation Plan for Recreation
President Kennedy urged Congress to enact a wide ranging conservation program financed partly by user fees and a 500 million land conservation fund to acquire land for outdoor recreation. He cited rising visitation to federal areas and called for matching state grants and wilderness protections.
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New York Greets John Glenn in Canyon of Heroes
Lt Col John Glenn received a massive homecoming as crowds along Lower Broadway waved and cheered. Vice President Lyndon Johnson and Project Mercury leaders joined in the praise while a nearby American Airlines crash stunned the city.
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Ohio
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County Peace Officers Hear County Attorney
Washington County peace officers met at city hall on Wednesday evening to hear Ira Morrison, the county attorney, discuss search and seizure procedures. A film on juvenile delinquency was shown as part of the program.
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Washington County
Ira Morrison
Bob Robertson Wins Local Toastmasters Speech Contest
Bob Robertson won the finals of the local Toastmasters Club speech contest with The Hour at the Play. He will represent the club at the Davenport area contest on Saturday March 10.
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Bob Robertson
Toastmasters Club
Davenport
Bob Miller
Ralph Martin
Lawrence Miksch
John Ganon
Bernard Mcavrthy
New Directors Named For Community Chest
Five new members joined the Community Chest board at its annual meeting. Retiring directors include Don Paul and John Winga Jr. John Winga Jr will chair a nominating committee for next year's officers. An auditing committee led by Richard Weeks and Mrs Levy was also formed.
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Community Chest Board of Directors
Kelly Schlapkohl
Dwight G. Bode
Marion Snodgrass
Wayne Davis
J. W. Helseher
Don Paul
Herb Osineup
John Winga Jr
Edsall Brown
Walter Kiesey
Richard Weeks
Levy
Weather Iowa forecast fair and milder Friday
Iowa forecast shows fair conditions tonight with cooler readings. Friday brings partly cloudy skies in the north and fair conditions in the south with increasing southerly winds and a warmer day reaching from 10 below to 20s. Saturday is mostly cloudy and slightly warmer.
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