Quad Cities Seen As Likeliest Mid-America Bomb Target
University of Iowa professor Carl Menzer argues the Quad Cities area is the more probable target due to Rock Island arsenal, defense facilities, and bridges. He contrasts with claims SAC Omaha as top target and notes fallout chances from 12 to 20 thousand people protected by sturdy university buildings.
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Iowa City
Iowa
UPI
Iowa - Illinois
Quad Cities
Mid - America
Strategic Air Command
Omaha
Neb
University of Iowa
Rock Island
Ill
Des Moines
Cedar Rapids
Menzer
State Board of Regents
Don Maxwell Named High Leader in Iowa Masonic Bodies
Don H. Maxwell of Washington was elected Most Illustrious Grand Master of the Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of Iowa at the 59th annual assembly in Waterloo. He succeeds Clair J Bailey and heads about 6,400 council members in Iowa, with a long record in Masonry and other Masonic bodies. A reception for Maxwell and Grand Chaplain Latta will be held November 10.
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Don H. Maxwell
Washington
Grand Council of Royal
Select Masters
Iowa
Waterloo
Maxwell
Clair J Bailey
Iowa City
Fort Dodge
Grand Commandery
Knights Templar
Royal Arch
Scottish Rite
Grand Chapter of
Kaaba Shrine
Lloyd Latta
Washington Methodist Church
Ilustrious
Grand Council
Latta
Snow Storm Dims East Indian Summer Across Regions
A surprise snow storm from West Virginia to New England brings heavy snow depths up to nine inches in parts of southern West Virginia and eight inches in Bluefield with downed lines and disrupted traffic. Snow also spreads into Montana with up to four inches in spots. Tropical Storm Gerda strengthens offshore as near hurricane winds batter offshore Texas towers Bravo and Charlie, with the Air Force delaying any evacuation plans. Weather warnings extend from Block Island to Provincetown as storm intensifies.
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West Virginia
New England
Flat Top
W Va
Bluefield
Charleston
Central
Appalachians
Montana
Gulf States
Gerda
Atlantic Seaboard
Texas Tower Bravo
Cape Cod
Texas Tower Charlie
Nantucket
Air Force
Weather Bureau
Block Island
Provincetown
Mass
West Chester Lions Raise $100 For Iowa Light Conservation
West Chester Lions Club campaign Lions Candy Day raised 100 for the Iowa Lions Light Conservation Fund. Officials thanked residents of Wa and West Chester for support. Rabies warning issued for wild animals unafraid of people.
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West Chester Lions
Iowa Light Conservation
West Chester
Eldora Escape Investigation Ties to School Staff
Eldora superintendent Travisano and Hardin County officials probe an escape at the boys training school where a night attendant allegedly handed keys. Nine youths were involved in an open-door escape on October 2. four are labeled leaders. Stover, suspended, denies involvement and awaits investigation results. lie detector tests reportedly support the boys’ accounts.
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Eldora
UPI
Anthony Tra Visano
John Stover
State Board of Control
Stover
Travisano
Hardin County Atty
William Dunn
Stove
State Bureau of Criminal Investigation
Des Moines
Travis
Banks in Columbus Junction Plan Merger After Year Start
Columbus Junction two banks the Louisa County National Bank and the Columbus Junction State Bank announce a merger approved by boards and to await Federal Reserve System approval. The combined institution would operate under the Columbus Junction State Bank charter in its building with staff retained.
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Louisa County National Bank
Columbus Junction State Bank
J. E. Hanson
The
National Bank
H. Lee Huston
State Bank
Federal Reserve System
Columbus Junction
J. Hanson
Selbys Speak At Marion Ave Church On Fall Offering
The Rev LeRoy Selby and Mrs Selby will speak at the Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Church on Sunday during morning worship. They are on a year's leave from their Pakistan posting and plan to return in May 1962. The event marks the annual Fall Thank Offering Service.
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Marion Avenue
United Presbyterian Church
LeRoy Selby
Pakistan
Selby
Nebraska
Sterling College
Kansas
Pittsburgh-Xenia Theological Seminary
Pittsburgh
West Alexander
Washington
Ila Mae Darpel
Delbert Darpel
Sterling
Sheikhupura
Congressman Schwengel Plans Local Visit
Congressman Fred Schwengel will be in Washington on October 3 to meet constituents in the area. Interested persons may arrange interviews by calling OL 3-3971 before October 3 to schedule a conference time.
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Fred Schwengel
Washington
Schwengel
Labor Leader Shot to Death in Chicago Drive Ends
A labor union president and foe of a convicted hoodlum union boss was found shot in a car wired with dynamite in Chicago. John Kilpatrick, 54, head of the United Industrial Workers of America, was killed as investigators noted the dynamite remained inert.
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Chicago
UPI
John Kilpatrick
United Industrial Workers of America
Angelo Inciso
Kilpatrick
Inciso
Inesso
Rural urban banquet planned here Nov 16
Washington Countys first rural urban banquet and entertainment night is set for Thursday Nov 16 at 6 30 pm in the Washington Armory. Tickets cost 2 each with ladies invited. Dining will be buffet style and entertainment includes orchestra music a Chicago night club act Ted Miller and Smiley in Music Americana and Jeff Williams after dinner humorist.
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Washington
Washington Armory
Orchestra Music
Chicago
Ted Miller and
Smiley
Jeff Williamson
Communists seek united front at Soviet congress
Moscow and Peiping push unity amid tensions over Albania as 22nd party congress enters fourth day behind closed doors. Chou Enlai stresses friendship will endure, while Khrushchev’s Albanian attack prompts mild distancing. Ulbricht’s forthcoming reply on German peace treaty eyed as next key moment.
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Moscow
UPI
Soviet Union
China
Albania
Communist Party
Leiping
Chou Endlai
Peiping
Tokyo
Chou
Nikita S Khrushchev
Kremlin
Enver Hoxha
Hoxha
Kennedy
Tass
East Germany
Walter Ulbricht
Khrushchev
Young 10-Year-Old Wins Grand Champion Steer at Waterloo Show
Rex Pollock of Mount Auburn enters Hawkeye the 1000. Angus steer in the 16th Waterloo Meat Animal Show and captures the grand championship. Hawkeye previously earned junior show honors to reach the judging ring. Reserve junior champion Hereford was shown by Kathy Beale. Cathy Lang of Brooklyn wins grand champion market pig, with 13-year-old Robert Kalainoff as reserve.
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Waterloo
UPI
Rex Pollock
Mount Auburn
Kaye
Herky
Chicago
Ivan Pollock
Rex
Angus
Joe
Ben Kelly
Hawkeye
Kathy Beale
Iowa Hereford Association
Hampshire
Cathy Lang
Brooklyn
Cathy
Iowa
Wally Lang
Robert Kalainoff
Clarksville
Corn Support Price Stays at 1.18 in Washington County
Chairman Howard Lins of the county ASC announces the 1961 corn support rate remains 1.18 per bushel, unchanged from the minimum legal level. The stay aligns with federal parity guidance as the national price sits at 1.20, about 74.1 percent of October parity. Farmers who fed grain program cooperators qualify for price support on their farm’s normal corn share. others may obtain their farm’s normal production figure from the County ASC Committee.
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Washington County
Howard Lins
County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee
ASC
U.S. urged to resume atmospheric nuclear tests to match Soviet power
Army research head Lt Gen Arthur G. Trudeau argues for renewed U S testing to gauge Soviet 50 megaton bomb capability and threaten underground missile bases. He notes U S progress but says further testing could yield new knowledge and deter Soviet timing. Officials say Eniwetok Bikini proving ground could be prepared within six months.
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Washington
UPI
Army
United States
Russia
Arthur G. Trudeau
Army Research and Development
America
Trudeau
Eniwetok Bikini Proving Ground
Pacific
Red Cross training sessions planned in Washington County
A series of Red Cross volunteer training sessions in Washington County led by Mrs. A E Baldrige will run in Kalona Riverside Iowa Township Brighton and Washington areas with film shows and drive materials. Meetings begin November 1 with dates set for Monday Tuesday and Thursday evenings at local halls and Legion venues.
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Washington County Red Cross Fund
A. E. Baldrige
Baldrige
Red Cross
Kalona
Delmar
Cadet Disappears From West Point
An 18 year old West Point plebe, Paul M. Weaver of Portsmouth Ohio, vanished after July 5 arrival and Aug 30 reporting missing. He left behind wallet and belongings. Last seen by a medical staffer. academy searches include his father and friends. A 12 year old mystery of Cadet Richard Cox from Mansfield Ohio remains unsolved.
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West Point
UPS
Paul M. Weaver
US Military Academy
Portsmouth
Ohio
Ohiw
Weaver
Highland Ave
Academy
Debbie Peebles
Academy Hospital
Richard Cox
Mansfield
Judge Denies Mistrial Request in Stump Murder Trial
Des Moines district court denies defense motion for mistrial in the Ronald M. Stump murder case. Police testimony about post arrest conversations deemed admissible under Iowa rulings. Witness Allen Simmons testified Stump spoke of not leaving witnesses and denied shooting Leanna Skultety. Daly’s death linked to the case.
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Des Moines
UPI
Phi Beta Kappa College
Ronald M. Stump
Stump
J. Riley McManus
McManus
C. Edwin Moore
Iowa Supreme Court
Allen Simmons
Keokuk
Ottumwa
Michael Daly
Daly
Leanna Jean Skultety
Miss Skultety
Simmons
Moore
Weather Iowa Forecast Mix Of Mild To Cold
Generally fair through tonight with warmer conditions in the west and scattered frost in the east. Saturday turns warmer in the east and cooler in the west with possible rain or snow by midweek. Five day outlook shows 8 to 12 degrees below normal, with occasional rain around Tuesday or Wednesday.
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Iowa
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Don Maxwell
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Columbus
Selbys
Marion Ave
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YMCA
YWCA
Youth Center
Lake Darling
American Home Finding Association
Boy Scouts Camp Fire Girls
Iowa Children's Home Society
National Association For Mental Health
Salvation Army
Robert Bates
Herbert Osincup
Paul Vo Shearer
Robert Brewer
Robert Koehler
Farm Bureau
John Gamon
Jaycees
Chamber of Commerce
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