US scientists claim proof Soviet Venus mission failed
UPI reports US scientists tracking four Russian rocket fragments in a low earth orbit, one already burning up. They say the objects' brief presence and trajectory make a Venus probe unlikely, while Mariner 2 awaits a crucial course change to probe Venus.
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U S Forces Ordered To Fire Back Off Cuba Incident
The White House ordered U S forces in Caribbean waters to shoot back if attacked again after an incident off Cuba 15 miles north where an unarmed U S S2F tracker was fired upon by two small Cuban vessels The crew of three naval reservists led by Lt David F Fitzgerald observed muzzle flashes and explosions but the plane was not hit
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Herb Grower Imports Lady Bug to Fight Iowa Grasshoppers
Mrs. Munson at Munson Herb Farm in Washington introduces Hippodamia convergens to combat grasshoppers. She bought lady bugs from a California firm, noting they come by the gallon in larger lots and require only a few for a garden spot.
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Farm Receipts At High Level In Washington County
Washington County farmers posted higher gross receipts in 1961 aided by increased government payments for reducing cropland. The county totaled 31.275 million dollars in gross receipts with 14 percent from crops and 86 percent from livestock, averaging 4226 dollars per capita. Overall U.S. per capita receipts were 2926 dollars, Iowa 4214. Farmers benefit from mechanization and fertilizer but face ongoing over production.
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Keota Player Injured in Friday Football Practice
Keota High School junior Clifford Stoutner was taken by ambulance to University Hospitals in Iowa City after sustaining a concussion during football practice. He is the son of Mr and Mrs va Stoutner of Keota. A distinct ring around the sun drew attention in Washington at mid morning.
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Exiles dispute Kennedy on Soviet troops in Cuba
Anti-C Castro leaders and Senator Keating challenge Kennedy’s claim that no Soviet troops are in Cuba. They cite reports of 1,200 troops and five torpedo boats at Mariel and insist on Russian forces wearing fatigue uniforms. Ground sources in Miami Washington and Puerto Rico back claims of evidence of soldiers.
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Tony) Varona
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Merger Creates FS Services Inc Farm Supply Network
A merger formed FS Services Inc by Iowa Farm Bureau Service Co and Illinois Farm Supply Co. The new firm unites farmers in Washington Henry and Keokuk counties to offer comprehensive farm supplies and services with integrated benefits. Details appear in today's Evening Journal ad.
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Arrests Grow in Southeast Iowa Burglary Probe
State agents and Southeastern Iowa sheriff's officers continue a round up of burglary suspects with 11 men in jail and two or three others sought. Among those arrested is Tim Newman of Keokuk County, linked to break ins in the county, part of the investigation that includes Lester Gott currently in Washington County Jail awaiting court action for Riverside burglaries.
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Keota Stores and Schools Close for Labor Day Holiday
Keota will close all stores on Monday for the Labor Day holiday and both St. Marys School and the public Keota school will not operate.
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Record-Setting Labor Day Traffic Toll Across Nation
Traffic deaths surged at the Labor Day start, with 65 fatalities by 11 a.m. EDT and six killed in two headon crashes in Minnesota and Arkansas. Authorities warn the toll could rise above last year’s 386 as campaigns, patrols, and public safety measures spread nationwide.
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NFO Launches Farm Moratorium Across Sixteen States
The National Farmers Organization begins a market moratorium in 16 states to pressure processors into bargaining for guaranteed minimum prices. Oren Lee Staley announced a first master contract, while “minute men” inspect shipments and set up booths nationwide to recruit signatories.
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Joseph P Ruplinger Dies in Keokuk County
Joseph P Ruplinger 50 a truck driver for the Keokuk County highway department died after being stricken en route to work Friday at Keokuk County Hospital Sigourney Funeral services set for Monday at 1 a m Union Church South English Powell Funeral Home in charge Born December 12 1911 in Harper son of John and Mary Ruplinger Married Velma Higgins October 3 1930 lived in South English Survivors include his wife a daughter Mrs Carl Klipp of South English a son Donald of North English three grandchildren his father John of Keota and brothers and sisters Mrs Warren Carris Mrs Clarence Fulton of Keota Mrs Fred Lawrence of McHenry IL Mrs Genevieve Redlinger of Harper Edward of Willoughby OH Mrs Dallas Cathey of Hedrick and Francis of Harper
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Leon Beatty American Legion meeting Tuesday names
Members of the Leon Beatty American Legion post will meet Tuesday at 8 p.m. in the Legion rooms at city hall. Commander Bill Tweeten urged attendance as plans for the Fall season will be discussed.
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Human Torch Suspect Dies in Waterloo Hospital
Pearle McClain aged 54 died Friday in a Waterloo hospital after telling police her husband had set her alight, a UPI report said.
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Weather Update Iowa Partly Cloudy To Night And Sunday
Partly cloudy conditions prevail in Iowa with warmer temperatures. Lows tonight in the 50s and highs Sunday near the 70s. Low confidence on exact high for Sunday due to open OCR ending.
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