Living costs rise to February high with food and apparel gains
The Labor Department reports February living costs tied an all time high at 106.1 with a 0.1 percent rise led by higher prices for citrus fruits and fresh vegetables and a 12 percent year over year increase. Food costs climbed 0.3 percent as oranges juice concentrates and lettuce and cabbage rose.
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Amoin Chase
Unexplained Disappearance of 7.5 Million in Treasury Certificates
The Federal Reserve Board probes the missing 7.5 million in short term Treasury certificates from the San Francisco Fed. Officials say the certificates may have been accidentally destroyed and notes that no coupons were presented for an interest payment since their August discovery. The Treasury Department and Secret Service assist the inquiry.
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Oil Prospects Discussed by Y's Men Meeting
Washington Y's Men heard a report on oil and gas leasing in the county. Geologist Steve Smith said a firm plans five test wells in Keokuk, Washington, and Henry counties if rights and acres are available. He noted a Keota area well might improve with porosity treatment. success could bring more drilling and activity. Elections followed with Don Minick as president and a slate including Herb Campbell, Don Kiesey, Dale Connelly, Bob Anderson, Bob Huber, Jim Lloyd, and Vernon Elgin as officers and board members.
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County Floor Institute Draws 250 Attendees
About 250 people attended the County Floor Institute at the Methodist Church with demonstrations by local merchants. Mrs. June Brown of Ames spoke on buying, selecting, and caring for floor coverings while merchants set up displays from Powell's Furniture Wellman Ames Decorating Shop Keota Reiss Kalona Stone's Floor Coverings Speed Furniture Minick Furniture Marshall Furniture Montgomery Ward and n's Interiors Washington.
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Newspapers To Publish Tonight
New York publishers and striking photoengravers settled after a 110 day dispute while morning editions were set to roll out tonight. The New York Times raised its daily price from 5 to 10 cents, with Sunday rate adjustments by location. The News and Mirror had no price plan, and the Herald Tribune offered no immediate comment.
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Plan Dance Club At YMCA Friday Evening
All interested adults are invited to attend the organizational meeting of a YMCA Dance Club Friday evening. Those planning to attend should telephone the desk no later than Thursday evening to make reservations. It is hoped that at least 35 couples can be interested in joining the group for regular meetings at the Y. It will be a new Y club and cost will be on that basis, making it very reasonable for all couples.
Large Crowd Attends Jr High Science Fair
A crowd of 300 to 400 people watched the Washington Junior High School science fair on Tuesday evening. No prizes or winners were awarded. four projects stood out to judges: Karen Vosika on mold culture, Janet Wall on cake recipe analysis, Steve Hardy on planaria regeneration, and Dave Myers on a model volcano.
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Iowa House approves strict licensing for key clubs
The Iowa House passed a bill to license and bond key clubs, requiring 25 members, bonds up to 1000 dollars, and 1000 dollar annual fees. The measure aims to drive illicit key clubs out within six months despite Senate skepticism and opposition from Rep. Alfred Breitbach.
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Keokuk Hotel Gift Boosts Parsons College
The seven story Keokuk hotel valued at 300000 is donated to Parsons College Fairfield by Ward Brown of Fort Lauderdale. The gift is the college’s largest ever and will fund a Brown Memorial Art Center in the new recreation facility opening this spring. Parsons will run the hotel and begin remodeling.
Another Case of Arson Reported at Keokuk
Keokuk authorities reported another arson case on a residential street where a car belonging to William Marple was set ablaze. Fire Chief John Breheny confirmed the fire was deliberately set amid a spate of auto fires since 1960. Officials noted 41 suspected arsons in Keokuk and offered rewards totaling 575 dollars for information leading to an arrest.
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Body of Baby Found In Dump at Sibley
City and county authorities sought the mother after an autopsy showed the newborn was born alive before being dumped with refuse at the Sibley city dump.
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Soviet overflight of Alaska reassessed by navy briefing
Naval reserve aviators hear an Alaska Air Command version claiming the Soviet planes were likely lost in bad weather and only one crossed Alaskan land, with 12 minutes over territory and no intercept, contrasting with Washington’s harsher protest citing a 30 mile penetration and 25 minutes. Pentagon sources say officials doubt the incident was as serious as first reported.
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State Commission Reports Job Outlook Encouraging
The Iowa Employment Security Commission reports February unemployment at 3.9 percent, with seasonally adjusted rate at 2.8 percent. Farm employment fell 3,000 from January to February, while nonfarm employment rose 14,000 from a year earlier due to gains in major industry groups.
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Geologic Survey Finds Copper Lavas May Beneath Iowa Surface
UPI reports state geologist M. Garland Hershey released an aero magnetic study covering 5 600 square miles in north central Iowa. The belt from the Iowa Minnesota line through Mason City to near Fort Dodge shows copper bearing lavas akin to Michigan's Keweenaw. Deep sandstone basins on both sides suggest possible oil and gas pockets. About 75 firms requested maps. at least 10 are active miners. Further testing required to confirm minability.
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Iowa Governor weighs bill limiting nursing home inspections
Gov Harold E Hughes said he was undecided on signing a bill to exempt county homes from strict nursing home rules. The Senate passed it 28 to 20 and the House approved 68 to 28, requiring annual inspections by fire marshal and health officials with reports to the county supervisors and grand jury. Hughes has until midnight Thursday to act, and he indicated he might veto as Republican predecessor did. He planned to decide late Thursday after gathering more information.
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Load limits placed on area state roads for spring thaw
State Highway Commission announced embargoes on roads over six tons to protect against spring thaw. The limits cover nine miles of Iowa 78 from Eton to Wayland, thirteen miles of Iowa 77 from South English to Wellman, and thirteen miles of Town 22 from Nichols to Muscatine.
King Saud Reported As Seriously Ill
King Saud of Saudi Arabia, 61, was reported seriously ill from multiple ailments including a weak heart and asthma. A dozen physicians were ready to assist, an oxygen tent was brought to his hotel suite, and members of his 170 person entourage were seen crying and kneeling in the corridors.
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Communists Raid Viet Nam Outpost South of Saigon
Viet Cong rebels attacked a government militia post 73 miles south of Saigon in a predawn raid. The UPI report says 19 militiamen and 22 weapons plus a radio were seized, part of a week of three such strikes. Casualties included 22 communists killed in two skirmishes and a government loss of one soldier. A separate government operation near the Cambodian border reported 15 guerrillas killed. Cub Scout pack meeting and Bob Cat ceremony are listed for VFW Hall at 7 p.m. Thursday.
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Governor Hughes Defends Hunters in Iowa
Gov Harold E Hughes defended hunters at a news conference criticizing a small minority blamed for pressuring lawmakers to raise trespass fines. He argued most sportsmen are responsible and opposed a bill raising penalties from 10 to 100 dollars for hunting or fishing on private land without permission. The measure passed the House but stalled in the Senate as Hughes urged compensation for livestock damage and questioned clear property lines.
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Iowa Weather Outlook From United Press International
Generally fair conditions across Iowa through Thursday. Warmer temperatures with highs in the 60s to 70s, lows near 40 to 50. Friday partly cloudy and warm with a five day forecast showing 5 to 10 degrees above normal. Showers likely this weekend bring 0.25 to 1 inch rainfall.
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