Jackie Robinson dies at 53 breaking color barrier in baseball
Jackie Robinson, who broke the major league color barrier in 1947 with the Brooklyn Dodgers and earned Hall of Fame status, has died at age 53 in Stamford Connecticut. The player, a versatile star who excelled in multiple sports at UCLA and later led the Dodgers to the 1947 pennant, faced threats and adversity but became a national icon for his talent and courage.
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Jackie Jr
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Cairo
Pasadena
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Montreal Royals
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Open House for New Washington Doctor Tam
An open house will be held in the offices of Dr. C. S. Tam on Saturday November 4 from 10 a.m. to noon. Residents can meet the new doctor coming to Washington and learn about his methods. The office is at 214 South Iowa Avenue in the former Montgomery Vosika building.
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C. S. Tam
Washington
Dr. Tam
G. E Montgomery
Edward Vosika
Iowa Avenue
Iowa spends federal funds on nonrelief amid tax plan doubts
Legislators face limited available funds as Rankin reports that $32.6 million from Uncle Sam this year and $60 million for 65th biennium won't cover new property tax relief. Inflation erodes growth in revenue, while school foundation costs rise from $218 million to $245 million next year. A Washington Concert Series date changes to November 18.
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Harrison Weber
Iowa Daily Press
Ass'n
Des Moines
Gerry D. Rankin
School Foundation
Board of Regents
65Th General Assembly
Rankin
Uncle Sam
Weather Outlook With Clearing Skies And Mild Temps
The forecast calls for decreasing cloudiness this afternoon with highs in the middle to upper 40s. Partly cloudy tonight and Wednesday with lows in the mid 30s and warmer highs in the middle 50s on Wednesday. Winds will be light to variable, and rain chances remain near zero this afternoon, about 10 percent tonight, and 10 percent on Wednesday.
Local Democrats to honor Dick Clark at St James School dinner
Democrats in the county plan a dinner and program honoring U S Senate candidate Dick Clark at St James School gym on Wednesday evening October 25. Dinner starts at 6 p.m. with tickets at 2.50. County candidates will be introduced and Clark speaks at 8 p.m. A reception follows at 504 West Washington Street at the home of Mr and Mrs John Elliott. The public is invited.
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Dick Clark
United States Senate
St. James School
Clark
John Elliott
West Washington Street
Washington County 4-H Club Calf Selection Evening
County extension officials invite 4-H members to a calf selection program on Tuesday October 31 at 7 30 p m at the Washington Livestock Auction Market. Jim Frier notes the event with Howard Bohr and Jack Scheeler presenting on call selection for 1973 beef projects and a tentative market beef weigh in set for Saturday December 16.
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Washington County
4-H
Jim Frier
Washington
Howard Bohr
Wellman
Jack Scheeler
Absentee Ballots Open for In Person Voting at Courthouse
Election activity picks up as absentee ballots can be voted in person at the courthouse on the first day. Mail ballots remain available by request through Nov. 6, with servicemen allowed to request ballots via military forms or through a spouse, parent, or sibling. Ballot secrecy must be observed and notarization is required before voting. Schroeder clarifies Board of Supervisors race rules and cautions on cross over votes and write ins. Candidates Night at the Captain's Table features Rep. Keith Dunton and Harvey Holden with other county candidates expected.
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Walt Schroeder
Schroeder
Board of Supervisors
Schneider
Jaycees
Keith Dunton
Thornburg
Harvey Holden
Washington
Thieu denies agreeing to cease fire in South Vietnam
United Press International reports Kissinger said he made some progress toward ending the Vietnam war during talks with Thieu in Saigon. North Vietnamese and Viet Cong spokesmen in Paris claim conditions for a settlement exist, while Thieu and U S officials indicate further talks are needed before any cease-fire.
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South Vietnam
United Press International
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Nguyen van Thieu
Paris
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Washington
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Andrews Air Force Base
White House
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United States
Ly van Sau
Tass
Vietnam
DRV
North Vietnam
Nguyen Thanh le
Soviet Union
Pacific
Uniondale
N.Y
Radio
Republic of Vietnam
Souvanna Phouma
Indochina
Tin Song
Hoang Duc Nha
Kissinger- Thieu
U. S
Equal Justice Rally As 100000 Indians May March On Washington
Des Moines AIM executive director Carl DeCora says about 100,000 Indians from the United States Canada and South America are expected to converge on Washington for an equal justice rally November 17. Seven caravans will visit 75 cities to publicize the Trail of Broken Treaties and press the President and Congress to end daily injustices against Indians.
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Des Moines
UPI
The
American Indian Movement
AIM
Equal Justice
Washington
Carl DeCora
United States
Canada
South America
White House
DeCora
Iowa
Congress
Local 15 Year Old Girl Cindy Henderson Missing
Cindy Henderson a ninth grade student at Washington Junior High School is missing after last being seen Wednesday evening. Authorities appeal to residents for information and provide contact numbers 653-4938 and 653-3132 for tips. The girl has brown hair brown eyes stands 5 ft 3 inches tall and weighs 97 pounds.
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Cindy Henderson
Washington Junior High School
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