Valerie Percy murder shocks Chicago as investigations broaden
Valerie Percy, 21, daughter of GOP candidate Charles H. Perey, was bludgeoned and stabbed at least ten times in her Kenilworth home. Police, FBI, and local forces pursue intruder clues while campaign events halt nationwide. autopsy cites skull fracture from blunt instrument and stabbing.
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UPI
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Perey
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Daley
Cook County
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Toman
Loraine Percy
Silent prayer plan pushed to schools by Bayh
Sen Birch Bayh proposes a simple congressional resolution to sanction silent prayer in public schools as a substitute to Dirksen’s constitutional amendment. The resolution would urge a annual national prayer week and meditation at Thanksgiving, with Governors and local authorities urged to issue proclamations. Dirksen seeks a constitutional amendment requiring two thirds in each chamber and state ratification.
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Hughes praises small town living in Iowa
Governor Harold E. Hughes extolled life in Iowa's small towns at a Story County Democratic barbecue in Nevada. He cited area vocational schools highway and library improvements and public works as factors boosting small town appeal while noting a shortage of doctors but praising those who choose to practice in rural communities.
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UPI
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Story County
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Goat Invader Stages Bread Heist During Grocery Delivery
Harold Kline recalls a West Washington home delivery where a large white goat hopped into his truck and began devouring a loaf of bread. He wrestled the stubborn animal out, only for the goat to finish the crust and wrapper before Harold could resume deliveries. He plans to check corners for goats in future rounds.
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Washington
Marines Break Out Of North Vietnamese Trap Near DMZ
Fierce combat south of the DMZ saw two US Marine companies break through a North Vietnamese encirclement after two days in jungle cover. Lt Col Jack Westerman, wounded and earning his fourth Purple Heart, led counterparts to safety as 173 enemy were reported killed. Artillery and air support mounted, with six Americans killed and 23 wounded in separate Sunday incidents.
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Black Jack) Westerman
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Calif
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UPI
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Schmidhauser urges safety drive after Labor Day death toll
Rep. John Schmidhau ser of Iowa urged a traffic safety push at a Fairfield Iowa meeting of the Iowa Letter Carriers Association. He cited the Labor Day weekend toll as evidence of the need for stronger action. The House Public Works Committee drafted bills to improve driver performance through school driver education, standardized testing, and better record keeping.
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Iowa Letter Carrier's Association
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U.S. House Public Works Committee
Murphy urges GOP win to end politics as usual
Sen George Murphy in his first public appearance after a throat tumor removal told about 1,000 Iowa Republicans that the GOP must win the 1966 election to end what he called the Democrats politics as usual on state matters. His son Dennis read the remainder of the speech in a hoarse whisper.
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UPI
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Iowa
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Friends of America
Doubt Authority to Set Speed Limit on I 80
Gov Harold Hughes and Atty Gen Lawrence Scalise questioned the Town Highway Commission’s authority after it voted last Wednesday to reduce the I 80 speed from 75 to 60 mph near the Mississippi River bridge at LeClaire. The bridge area is slated to open to traffic next month.
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UPI
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Town Highway Commission
Scott County
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LeClaire
Booster Club to Meet This Evening at Fair Grounds
Washington Booster Club members will meet at 7 30 p m this evening at the fair grounds. After a short business session they will hear from football coach Roger Harrington and view films of the Washington football game. The meeting will be held in the school house on the fair grounds.
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Washington
Fair Grounds
Thant Signals Possible Stay Till End of Year Assembly
U Thant said he may remain as United Nations secretary general through December to complete the General Assembly if no successor is agreed. He reiterated he will not seek a new five year term after his current tenure ends November 3, urging members to focus on finding an acceptable replacement. He left room to reconsider if world conditions significantly improve before year’s end.
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Murray questions governor on property tax relief
Republican gubernatorial candidate William G. Murray accuses Gov Harold E Hughes of failing to deliver property tax relief. He cites tax totals rising from 432 million to 558 million as proof the incumbent lacks leadership. Murray, an Iowa State University economics professor, warns voters Hughes may not keep promises if elected.
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Harold E. Hughes
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IoWa State University
Iowa
Weather outlook for Iowa turns warmer next day
Weather by United Press international Iowa reports considerable cloudiness tonight becoming partly cloudy and warmer Tuesday. Low tonight mid 40s to mid 50s, highs Tuesday around 70s. Outlook for Wednesday is generally fair and mild.
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United Press
Iowa
Suppress Scheduled Student March From Three City Universities
UPI radiophoto notes efforts to suppress a planned march by students from the city’s three universities. Authorities aim to prevent disruption while protests remain largely peaceful. Participants organized through campus groups and student unions amid tense local climate.
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