Iowa Democratic dinner set for September 10 in K C clubrooms
The annual Washington County Democratic dinner will be Sept 10 at 7 pm in the K of C clubrooms with speaker Paul Franzenburg and other state district and county candidates. Tickets available from precinct committeemen or Paul Ryan and Mrs Ezra Smith. sales end Sept 6. Road surfacing planned at Lake Darling State Park with bath houses and a new beach area. During Labor Day weekend at least 17 people died in Iowa road accidents, nine fewer than last year’s four-day period. 1966 record was 27. Nixon to campaign in Chicago with motorcade and speech at Michigan Avenue clashes site. Teenage hoodlums attacked southern coast resorts on motorbikes, damaging shops in several towns. A 14-year-old boy sleepwalked, rode in a camper pickup at 50 mph on the San Diego freeway and survived with minor injuries.
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Marion D. Huffman
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General Assembly
Mrs King declines McCarthy Iowa vice president bid
Des Moines Iowans forming a Coalition for McCarthy met to place Eugene McCarthy on the November ballot with Coretta King as vice president candidate. Mrs King declined saying she is honored but unable to consider the proposal amid her late husband’s death and heavy responsibilities. McCarthy backers chose electors though state McCarthy organizers doubted consent. Secretary of State set deadline to file requests to strike names.
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300000 Iowans Vote in Labor Day Primary Across State
Voters in Iowa, about 300000, cast ballots in a sprawling partisan primary. GOP bids for U S Senate and governor draw large turnout with results not expected until Wednesday. Contests feature Laney, Bramwell, Plymar, Countryman for Senate and Ray, Johnson, Beck for governor.
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Television as Sorcery Worries APA Audience
S I Hayakawa told the American Psychological Association meeting that television acts like a powerful sorcerer shaping today’s youth. He warned TV robs children of interaction, potentially causing alienation and radical shifts in behavior. He cited rising estrangement among youth from educated families and social disconnect.
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Turkeys Quake Strikes Black Sea Coast Towns and Istanbul
A powerful earthquake hit northwestern Turkey midmorning causing widespread damage across a 300 mile stretch from Bartin along the Black Sea to Canakkale. At least 10 dead and 200 injured near Bartin with many homes collapsed as rescue operations begin and fears grow of a high death toll.
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Intercepted memo prompts voters in Washington
A clipped memo from an unidentified sender urges primary voters in Washington to participate, stating If you didn't, you should have and signing with WEJ. The note reflects partisan mobilization efforts and questions the reader’s past engagement. No further context provided.
Heavy primary vote reported in Washington county races
Washington residents flocked to four city polling places as primary turnout appeared heavy. Voting hours extended to 8 p.m. with ward locations at the court house Perdock garages and city hall. Ballots will be counted by hand at the county auditor's office, with final results likely late tonight.
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Labor Day holiday traffic toll hits 666 in 1960s record
National Safety Council reports 666 traffic deaths over Labor Day weekend, the highest since 1966. States with most fatalities included California 50 Illinois 47 Michigan 46 Texas 45 and New York 28. Total deaths 845 across all causes, with a deadly Jamestown North Carolina crash killing eight teens.
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Baby boy found in sack by river near Maxwell Iowa
An hours old baby boy found tucked in a brown paper bag near a river bank near Maxwell, Iowa, was reported doing fine at Story County Hospital. Dr. S. J. Neglin said two fishermen heard crying and rescued the infant, which was very blue and cold with dirt on it.
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Soviets withdraw troops from Czechoslovakia amid gradual easing
Western sources report two East German divisions that invaded Czechoslovakia on August 20 have quietly left the country while Soviet forces reduce visible presence. Communists maintain command of roads and press offices. Prague newspapers resume sparingly. Tass announces Prague will get its first subway line.
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Iowa Weather: Partly cloudy with a chance of storms
Partly cloudy to cloudy weather with a chance of showers and thunderstorms tonight and Wednesday. Locally severe storms possible southwest this evening. Cooler conditions in the extreme west tonight and across the state on Wednesday. Lows 50s west to 60s east. Wednesday high 65 to 75. Thursday outlook partly cloudy and cool.
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