Taft Announces 1962 Republican Presidential Bid
Sen. Robert A. Taft of Ohio formally stated he will seek the 1962 Republican nomination and enter Wisconsin and Ohio primaries. He positioned himself as the anti Eisenhower faction candidate and noted past runs in 1940 and 1948. He spoke at a news conference in the Senate, attended by over 100 reporters.
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Woman In White Sought as Kidnapper
Police seek a woman in white seen leaving St Anthony's hospital with a bundle around the time five day old Lawrence Lyons disappeared from his crib Saturday. Machinist John Boehnein reported the sighting in the hospital corridor and at the front elevator. Det Capt Hawke cautioned no confirmed link to a nurse who fled town, though her disappearance remains a possible lead.
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Thirteen New Vehicle Licenses Issued in Washington County
Thirteen new cars and trucks were licensed in Washington County over the past week. Purchasers include Ernest Kloepfer of Kalona buying a Chevrolet truck and George Stoutner of Keota purchasing a DeSoto, with other residents from Washington, Brighton, Wellman, Crawfordsville and Brighton listed for various makes such as Ford, Willys, Nash, Chrysler and Buick.
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Cotter School Classes Name New Officers
Cotter high school announces class officers and sponsors for the four grades. Senior leaders include Dick Hendrickson as president and Jim Paulding as vice president. Junior officers feature Lonnie Griggs as president and Mary Johnson as vice president. Sophomore president Gary Murphy and Freshman president Janet Stapp are named with respective sponsors Mrs Spearing and Mrs Spearing.
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Roberta Boyd
Dale Hawkins
Nature Hike By Camp Fire Girls Group
Seventeen members of the We- To-Machiki Camp Fire group joined a nature hike to Sun set park Monday evening. The group carried a picnic lunch, played games and sang songs under the guidance of their group leaders.
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Funeral rites for Arlington A Daniels held at Sherman’s
Funeral services for Arlington A. Daniels were conducted at 2 p.m. Monday at Sherman’s Funeral Home with Rev. W J Stevens presiding. Burial followed in Elm Grove cemetery with pallbearers Ralph Junkin Victor Masson George Masson Sr Rodney Arnold Paul Kolosick and Ed Guinn.
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Magellan Names Tierra del Fuego Land of Fire
In 1520 Magellan found South America’s southern tip island stark with eternal cold and named it Tierra del Fuego after natives burning many fires to keep warm.
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British Troops Fire on Rioters at Suez Demonstration
British forces clashed with Egyptian rioters in Ismailia near the Suez Canal zone. Reports said 12 dead and 80 injured, with two Britons among the dead, as police and soldiers battled anti British demonstrators burning vehicles and firing on a service post exchange.
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Nine Red Jets Downed in Korea
U S Sabrejets shot down nine Communist jet fighters and damaged five others in mass air battles over northwest Korea. UN ground forces attacked Kumsaong, blasting enemy hills and gaining up to 1000 yards as fighting persisted since the four day drive began. Casualties since Saturday were reported at 4050 dead and wounded.
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Pakistan Premier Liaquat Ali Khan Assassinated in Rawalpindi
London reports Liaquat Ali Khan prime minister of Pakistan was shot twice in the chest during a meeting in Rawalpindi. He died at a hospital as surgeons prepared for an operation. The assassin was killed on the spot.
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Recreation Council Drives Community Chest Support in Washington
The Washington Recreational council receives 1450 from the Community Chest with 600 for the east side Youth Center and 850 for the Lake Darling Youth Center site. The group funded the Lincoln school tennis court fence and court, aided the Washington Youth Center, and adds the Lake Darling project this year.
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Theft Of Flare From Barricade Investigated
City officials in Washington investigated the theft of a flare from a street barricade in the south part of the city last night. They warned residents about the offense's seriousness, noting a $1,000 fine and potential injuries from open ditches. Contractors and utility workers are not responsible for keeping flares in place all night.
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Cargill Hotel Linked to Midwest Prostitution Probe
Authorities probe whether the Cargill Hotel in Des Moines is connected to a Midwest prostitution syndicate. County attorney Clyde Herr ing says investigations focus on possible ties to Chicago Minneapolis and Kansas City. Federal tax lien of 508 207 against owner Lavonne Gilespie surfaces amid raid records review.
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Gambling Law Faces Keokuk Court Test
Keokuk court prepares to hear three business license revocation challenges under Iowa's new anti gambling law. The American Lexion Foxthole Lakeshore Club and A J Porter challenge the statute as unconstitutional, citing Iowa and U S constitutional conflicts.
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Local Births Highlight McGaffey and Galloway Families
Six year old Jane McGaffey celebrates a birthday born in England after moving to the United States last June. The McCreedys learn of their first great grandchild. Ames couple Bill and Martha Galloway welcome a daughter weighing 6 pounds 11 ounces as Iowa State College prepares Bill for graduation in industrial economics. Grandparents Ross and Martha Galloway of Waterloo rejoice.
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No Easy Way Out Of Difficulties Says Des Moines Speaker
Des Moines Farm Bureau official Al Hagen told Washington county members that there is no easy path to solving world problems and urged production growth and restrained defense spending. He warned price controls create shortages and rationing, and emphasized farmers must speak for themselves or risk others speaking for them. He praised local public relations efforts and called for unity among farmers to prove their economic role.
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Reelected As Bureau Head John Gammon Heads Crawfordsville Farm Bureau
John Gammon was reelected president of the Washington County Farm Bureau at the annual Crawfordsville meeting. Officers elected include Mrs. A. K. Stoutner as county women's chairman, Bob Mikech as vice president, Allen Snyder secretary, KE. Ray Bell treasurer, and Bill Crayne 4-H chairman. The group adopted resolutions urging economic reform, anti subsidies, and stronger farming programs, while supporting Selective Service and international aid to Western Europe. Township chairmen for men and women were chosen, with a dinner and program following the session.
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Typhoon Hits Japan Leaves 1200 Dead in 20 Years
Tokyo reports the typhoon killing an estimated 340 people, injuring 905 and leaving 174 missing in southern Japan. U.S. military installations suffered about 1 million dollars in damage, with six American soldiers injured.
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House Coalition Beats Tax Bill
Republicans and Liberal Democrats joined to defeat a 5.7 billion dollar tax increase in the House by 203 to 157. The compromise bill goes back to the Senate for further study after the surprise roll call upset.
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Ida May Howsare Rites Held at Jones Home Church
Services conducted for Ida May Howsare at Jones the Home at 2 p.m. Monday with Rev. Lloyd Bauer presiding. Burial followed at Elm Grove Cemetery with pallbearers Allen Conrad, Claire Halmes, Junior Hamil, Vernon Fletcher, Russell Williams.
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City Council Discusses 40-Block Street Improvement Program
Routine business and discussion of matters connected to the street improvement program now underway on 40 blocks of city streets occupied the time of the city councilman at their meeting Monday night in the city hall.
Des Moines Area Weather Outlook Weathers Cold and Windy
Des Moines forecast shows cloudy windy conditions, cooler across the state with showers ending east this afternoon. Tonight remains very cool with lows from 35 to 40 in western areas and 40s southeast. Wednesday brings continued cool with a high around 44 to 48 and west to northwest winds 20 to 30 mph. Rain possible Thursday afternoon or night followed by Friday mostly cloudy and cool.
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