Tornado destroys Cedar Rapids home. parents and two infants escape
At 4 a m a Cedar Rapids couple, Thomas and Luann Herzog, and their two babies survived a tornado or tornado-like wind that collapsed their roof just after they got up to close windows. They found their crib intact and sheltered in blankets while neighbors gave aid. The home was insured and the family avoided serious injury.
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Cedar Rapids, Iowa
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Thomas Herzog
Herzog
Collins Radio Corp
Cedar Rapids
Luann
Tne
Diane
Mary Anne
Mirs
Dewey Greeland
Greelands
Memorial Day Observances Open With Flag Raising May 31
Washington marks Memorial Day with flag raising at 8 a.m. on the post office lawn led by Don Rinner. Navy veterans' service at McLaughlin Bridge follows at 8:30 a.m. Rev. T. J. Lew will speak. Bridge marathon prizes to be awarded June 3 at the YMCA after a 7:30 p.m. party.
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Herb Hiammen
Harry Barker
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St. James Catholic
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Matthon
RE. Arthur
Rain totals bring relief for farmers and gardeners
Washington weather observer logged 0.54 inch of rain Tuesday night. Farmers and gardeners welcomed the moisture as a boon to planted crops, signaling relief after dry spells.
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Washington
Storm Lashes Iowa with Floods and High Winds
Eastbound storm line causes flash floods near Denison and wind damage in Cedar Rapids. Denison bridge collapses with rerouted rail traffic and another river bridge swept away. Cedar Rapids loses power to most of the city and many windows and signals are damaged. About nine people injured. schools delayed two hours.
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Denison
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Ilinois Central
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Republicans Split Over Dennler Firing Defense by Democrats
A Iowa special legislative committee split on Dennler’s dismissal with Democrats backing the firing as justified. The panel urged department restructuring and a civil service system while recommending no further action on Dennler. Republicans issued a separate minority report citing political motives.
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Iowa
Mrs Blaine Bliven of Fredonia Dies at 68
Mrs. Blaine Bliven 68 of Fredonia died Tuesday May 25 at Mercy Hospital Iowa City. Funeral services set for Thursday May 27 at 2 p.m. Stacy Funeral Home Columbus City Cemetery burial. Born Bertha Lord October 30 1896 Oscela Missouri to Jerry and Lillie Knickerbocker Lord. Married Bliven March 17 1914. Survived by husband and four children Cecil Max and Lee with two daughters Edward Lord and William Wise.
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Kansas City
Lee
Grass Valley
Calif
Butler, Mo
Edward Lord
Ind
William of
Wise
Chicago HUAC hearing erupts in jeers and arrests
Chaotic scenes at the House Committee on Un American Activities in Chicago as screaming juveniles disrupted the session. Federal marshals carried a Negro girl and a white boy from the hearing in a paddy wagon after outbursts as a former Communist witness testified.
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UPI
House Committee On ‘UN
Marshall
Stephen Freer
HUAC
Memorial Day Closures Reported for Washington Businesses
Washington business firms will be closed Monday May 31 in observance of Memorial Day. Chamber officials announced that only a few businesses will be open with usual holiday hours. Memorial Day is on Sunday this year but observed Monday.
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Washington
Chamber of Commerce
Keota farms hit by wind in early morning storm
Winds swept through the Keota area before 4 a.m. Today several farms reported damage. The An ton Aller farm lost trees and the barn roof on the east side. at Leon Vogel farm a barn roof was blown off. Bob and Walter Fisher farms lost limbs or had trees carried far. Minor damage noted at Elmer Aller and Raymond Sieren farms as phone lines hampered full report.
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Cedar Rapids
Arnold Salisbury
Keota
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Aller
Leon Vogel
Bob
Walter Fisher
Elmer Aller
Raymond Sieren
Deadline set for 1964 corn loans and youth center schedule
The Washington County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee notes the 1964 corn loan application period ends May 31, 1965, with price support loans available through June 30. The Washington Youth Center will host a dance with the Sonics this Saturday night, marking a shift from Friday events.
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Washington County Agricultural Stabilization Conservation Committee
Iowa City plans youth camp projects with federal aid
Washington D C. The Department of Labor authorized Iowa City to hire 40 youths this summer for eight city park cleanup and beautification projects. The federal grant covers 27 000 of a 31 000 total program to employ out of school youths from lower income families aged 16 to 21.
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Washington
UPI
Iowa City
Department of Labor
Willard Wirtz
Weather summary for Iowa and region
Mostly cloudy tonight with showers and thunderstorms affecting 30 to 50 percent of the state, mainly in the east. Cooler in the west this afternoon and tonight, then variable clouds and cooler Thursday with lows 45 to 60 and highs 65 to 80. Friday outlook calls for partly cloudy skies and possible showers with little temperature change.
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Anion Press International
OWA
Washington County Hospital Bond Election and Probate Notice
Notice declares a special election on hospital bonds and lists voting places. It also records probate of the will of Mable Gray and appointment of the executor.
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Washington County
Mable Gray
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