Demons fall to Muscatine in 14 13 nonconference setback
Washington's Demons offense struggled gaining under 50 rushing yards as Muscatine, led by Peniston and McRoberts, edged ahead with a fourth quarter score. Tim Trotman and John Combs produced key plays but the Demons could not complete a comeback.
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Census Bureau projection on youth population growth
Projections show rising share of youths under 18 in the United States. In 1960 one in three, and by 1985 about two in five people will be 17 years old or younger.
Livingston and Day host luncheon for attorney’s milestone
Ten years ago today Schuyler Livingston, a veteran Washington attorney, observed his second birthday with a luncheon at his office organized by the firm Livingston and Day.
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Olympic team nets 23rd gold amid record U S victories
UPI reports the United States extended its gold tally to 23 with record-setting performances by pole vaulter Fred Hansen swimmer Donna De Varona Henry Carr and shot putter Dallas Long. Hansen cleared 16 feet 8 3/4 inches and Carr won the 200 meter in 20.3 seconds leading a U S sweep in the women s 400 meter individual medley. Carr s late surge and Long s 66 feet 8 3/4 inches cemented a dominant medal haul as Russia added two golds to reach 11. The men s 1500 meter freestyle fell to Australia s Robert Windle while Roy Saari faded.
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Cardinals Browns Favored To Win This Week
Cardinals and Browns seek to resume dominance in the NFL Eastern Division after recent losses. St Louis hosts Washington while Cleveland visits Dallas as favorites. Colts host Packers in a pivotal Western clash and Bears meet Lions with both squads seeking momentum. Giants face Eagles, Vikings meet Steelers, Rams play 49ers.
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Jets meet Oilers in AFL contest at Shea Stadium
The New York Jets and Houston Oilers clash as the Jets aim to break out of last in the Eastern Division. Starters Matt Snell and Sid Blanks headline a battle for rookie of the year honors with Snell posting Jet records last week and Blanks boasting the league’s top yards per carry among top rushers. Amid other Sunday action, Buffalo seeks a strong start against Kansas City, while Oakland and Boston tie 43 all as Cotton Davidson and Babe Parilli each throw four TD passes.
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Sikes leads Sahara Invitation after solid third round
Dick Sikes, a former amateur champion now rookie pro, moved into a three shot lead in Las Vegas at the Sahara Invitation. He matched an opening 62 with an even par 71 for 133 total while stars like Geiberger and Aaron trailed at 136 and Palmer Venturi Lema Nicklaus scattered scores.
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Mt Pleasant Panthers top Keokuk 21 to 0 in Southeast Six
Mt Pleasant Panthers defeated Keokuk 21 to 0 as Bill Calloway returned a punt 77 yards and Roger Campbell added a 36 yard TD run. Dan Goddard notched 30 tackles for MT, while Holton struggled with 52 yards on 20 carries. Southeast Six standings show MT 3 0, Fairfield 2 1, Centerville 2 2, Fort Madison 2 2, Davis County 1 2, Washington 0 2.
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Waco students attend council meeting and activities
Waco High School student council officers attended the annual Ames convention on Oct 12 with Principal W H Boekelman. Officers include Ellen Anderson president El Olson vice president and Pat Canby secretary treasurer. Students and staff also attend Iowa High School Press Association workshop at State University of Iowa with sponsor Robert Small.
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Jefferson Keeps Record Intact In Lopsided Win
United Press International reports top ranked Cedar Rapids Jefferson defeated Davenport West 41-0 to maintain its perfect record. Other top 15 teams suffered losses as Mount Pleasant shut out Keokuk 21-0, Des Moines East beat Fort Dodge 20-7, Mason City upset Waterloo East 14-13, and Atlantic crushed Council Bluffs Jefferson 33-138. Cedar Rapids Washington beat Waterloo 28-19. Sioux City Central topped Fargo Central 41-25, Indianola routed Chariton 31-0. Waverly-Shellrock down Cedar Falls 14-7.
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Columbus Community Triumphs In Homecoming Football
Columbus Community defeated Mediapolis 53-7 at homecoming. Langstaff scored four touchdowns for Columbus with Fulton Lukawski and Utter adding two each, Poettler kicked five PATs. Mediapolis scored once, Bush with the score and Travitt extra point. Kathy Houseal was homecoming queen, Devone Lukawski king. parade honors went to Freshmen, Seniors, Juniors, Sophomores in order.
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Mid-Prairie Captures Homecoming Victory Over U High
Mid-Prairie defeated University High of Iowa City 40 to 26 in Friday’s homecoming game. Mid-Prairie scored five touchdowns with individual scorers Kelly, Kos, Yoder, and Gingerich each adding points, while Stockett found the end zone twice. Gingerich added three PATs on a pass and two runs, and Kos added a PAT run.
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Doctorate Degrees Timeline in the United States
The awarding of doctorate degrees began in the United States in the mid 19th century. Encyclopedia International notes the first doctorates were awarded in 1861, marking the start of the U S doctoral era.
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