Faubus Says U S Checking on Income Tax Status
Arkansas Governor Orval Faubus says the federal government is examining his income tax for 1954 to 1956 totaling about 105 499 14. He received a 10 day letter from the IRS and a form letter noting review. He questions payment for mansion and maintenance and ties the probes to his stance on Little Rock integration. A Little Rock private school group claims funds and staff to start independent white high schools.
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Little Rock, Ark
UPI
Orval E. Faubus
Little Rock
New Storm Detection Equipment Planned by Iowa Weather Bureau
Des Moines weather officials announce a larger radar system to scan Iowa and neighboring states. A 12 foot scanner atop a 70 foot tower will feed data, boosting short range forecasts and range from 200 to 290 miles.
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DES Moines Upi
Des Moines Weather Bureau
Iowa
Weather Bureau
C. E. Lamoureux
Midwest
Lamoureux
Blast at Jensen Construction Office in Nebraska
Detectives examine wreckage of the Jensen Construction Co building after a Monday night explosion that damaged the one story office and sent debris across a block. Damage is estimated at 30000 dollars as authorities probe a possible dynamite connection and labor trouble at a Plattsmouth bridge project.
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Jensen Construction Co
Evald Jensen
Plattsmouth
Neb
Construcction Company
Nebraska
Jensen
Rise in Use of Hospital Services Reported
Washington county hospital board reports increased community service and higher admissions for January to September 1958 compared with 1957. Births and operations also rose, earnings climbed to 126900 while expenses grew little. A Des Moines firm will study local hospital jobs in coordination with nearby hospitals.
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Washington County Hospital Board
Des Moines
Adult Swim Classes Begin at YMCA Wednesday
A new series of adult swim classes starts at the YMCA on Wednesday October 8. Open to men and women with fees of 3.50 for members and 4 for non members. Don Kiesey instructs. Beginners meet at 7 pm intermediates at 7 45 pm and advanced at 8 30 pm.
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YMCA
Don Kiesey
Worker Production on American Farms Doubles in 20 Years
Dr. Earl L. Butz of Purdue told the 11th annual Iowa utility managers conference that farm production per worker has doubled in twenty years. He noted farm employment fell while allied jobs in supplying materials processing and marketing grew, now representing about 37 percent of the labor force. He cited high asset totals in agriculture.
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Earl L. Butz
Purdue University
Butz
Public Utilities of
Iowa
Chicago
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Baltimore
Houston
America
Brighton Young Farmers Meet At High School Gym
The Brighton Young Farmer organization holds its first meeting on Wednesday October 8 at 8 p.m. in the Brighton High School gym. All men under 25 who farm or plan to farm are welcome. An advisory council will be elected and the year’s program set. A basketball game and refreshments will follow. The class is sponsored by the Brighton High School Vocational Agriculture Department.
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Young Farmer Advisory Council
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Loveless Accepts Reception Line With Reservations
Iowa Governor Herschel Loveless agreed to head the reception line for President Eisenhower at the National Corn Picking Contest near Cedar Rapids on October 17 with reservations. He noted concern about potential political figures beside him and preferred a non political line if possible.
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Des Moines
UPI
Herschel C. Loveless
Eisenhower
Cedar Rapids
Loveless
William Murray
Robert Johnson
Washington
Mrs Laura Young Dies In Mercy Hospital Iowa City
Laura Frances Young 97 longtime Crawfordsville resident died at 9 15 am today in Mercy Hospital Iowa City after two weeks of declining health Funeral services set for 2 pm Thursday October 9 at Jones Funeral Home with Rev E C Williams officiating Burial will be in Crawfordsville Cemetery She was born June 12 1861 in Crawfordsville to John and Mary Cochran Married Frank Young in 1880 who died in 1945 Survivors include two sons Farrell Crawfordsville and Clarence Davenport two daughters Mrs John E Long Washington and Mrs Edna Rodgers Olds nine grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren One grandson Lester Long was killed in military service
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Crawfordsville
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
Jones Funeral Home
Rev
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Mrs. Young
John
Mary Hurshman Cochran
Taylor County
Frank Young
Farrel
Clarence
Davenport
John E. Long
Washington
Edna Rodgers
Olds
Lester Long
Cancellations Ordered for Wednesday Country Club Events
Heavy overnight rain in Washington has made the back road to the Country Club impassable. The Ladies Day luncheon and the men’s stag evening scheduled for Wednesday are canceled this week.
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Country Club
Wayland Adult School Enrollment Shrinks. Some Classes Canceled
Wayland adult evening classes opened with small enrollment. Woodworking square dancing speech first aid and choral singing may be canceled if enrollment does not improve by noon Friday. Bible sewing and leathercraft were small but may proceed if numbers rise. Senior class plans a magazine sales drive starting October 22.
Republican Caravan Tour Planned for Washington County
Wayne Norman announced a Republican caravan tour of Washington County on Tuesday October 21. The day includes a breakfast at J H Jones home Crawfordsville a stop at the birthplace of the Republican party in Crawfordsville visits to Ainsworth Riverside Kalona Wellman West Chester Brighton and Washington with a dinner in Wellman. Candidates Tom Martin Fred Schwengel Bill Mooty Clifford Vance and Richard Stephens will participate.
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Washington County
J. H. Jones
Crawfordsville
Ainsworth
Riverside
Kalona
Wellman and A
West Chester
Brighton
Washington
Tom Martin
Fred Schwengel
Bill Mooty
Clifford Vance
Richard Stephens
GM Reaches National Pact With Electric Workers
GM and the International Union of Electrical Workers announced a national contract covering 25 000 IVE workers in six GM plants. Local issues remain unsettled as negotiations continue with plant level leaders to complete the settlement.
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International Union of Electrical Workers
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Cease Fire Period to Prepare For More Fighting
Communist forces suspend bombardment of the Quemoys for a week while moving large 12 inch guns into position opposite Quemoy and Matsu. Observers report large troop and vehicle movements. U S weapons arrive including Nike Hercules missiles. Nationalists reject talks while U S agrees to drop convoy escorts.
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UPI
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Matsu Islands
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United States
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Formosa
U. S
Stewart speaks on Russia at U P Church meeting
George Stewart, back from a European tour with several days in Russia, led the United Presbyterian Brotherhood discussion. He showed colored slides from the trip and described a Moscow Baptist church service attended by his party, noting religious practice under government restrictions and the strong devotion of worshipers.
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George Stewart
Russia
United Presbyterian Brotherhood
Moscow Baptist Church
City Council Ends Busy Washington Session
Washington city councilmen spent several hours enacting ordinances including expanding the fire zone in the downtown business district and shifting fire inspection powers to the building inspector. They rezoned East Second Street south side to industrial, purchased a roto router for sewer maintenance, and discussed diagonal and no parking zones. The panel noted completion of resurfacing on South Avenue D and voted to close the swimming pool drive entrance to steer winter coasting away from Sunset Park. They urged merchants to curb downtown trash and reduce fire hazards, while a study to lower rust in the city water was reviewed.
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City Sanitation Department
Sunset Park Drive
Maynard L. Brown
Pope Pius XII Improves Despite Grave Illness
Pope Pius XII, 82, regained senses and took food after a stroke and kidney crisis. Doctors warned the battle remains grave with no prognosis for days, as officials awaited further bulletins at Castel Gandolfo near Rome.
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Italy
UPI
Pius XII
Vatican
Alban Hills
Rome
Salvation Army drives support for Washington Community Chest
Interview with Mrs. Marshall shows the Salvation Army aids families through the local welfare office. The $1000 quota funds camp, medical and dental bills, glasses, hearing aids, prosthetics, storm relief, lodging for travelers, and clothing. Each contribution helps local children and distressed families in Davenport and surrounding counties.
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Washington
Payne Marshall
Iowa
Washington County
Demonstration Team Wins Blue Ribbon at Waterloo Cattle Congress
Washington county 4 H girls from the Beeliners club earned a blue ribbon at the Waterloo Dairy Cattle Congress. Demonstrators were Jean Rinner and Ruth Norton, daughters of local residents, with Mrs. Don Stout leading the group. Their display titled Pillowrama highlighted home crafts.
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Washington County
Waterloo
Schwengel Attacks Teamsters Influence in Iowa Race
Rep. Fred C. Schwengel accuses Teamsters of contributing to Iowa Democrats in 1956 and urges voters to use the ballot box. He praises gubernatorial candidate William G. Murray for forthright views and predicts tax relief and better education if Murray wins.
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Loveless
William Murray
Ames
Murray
Iowa City
Iowa
UPI
Fred C. Schwengel
Teamsters Union
Iowa Weather Outlook from UPI Cloudy Skies and Showers
United Press International reports cloudy skies with showers through Wednesday in Iowa. Low temperatures tonight range 50 to 60, with Wednesday highs in the middle 60s to middle 70s, and Thursday remaining partly cloudy with a chance of scattered showers and little temperature change.
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