Railroad tracks belonging to the Chicago Great Western Railroad Co., are disappearing from the scene in the southeast part of Council Bluffs. Five sets of tracks have already been torn up and trackage pictured in foreground is slated for removal in…
Harold E. Hughes of Ida Grove is the first Democrat to announce his candidacy for governor in next June's primary election. Hughes, 37, is chairman of the Iowa Commerce Commission.
New Iowa Governor And Family . . . Harold Hughes, his wife and two of his three daughters take preview of governor's mansion. Shown with the governor-elect and Mrs. Hughes are Phyllis, 10, and Carol, 19. - AP Wirephoto
Gov. Hughes, Seated, Signs Bill . . . outlawing the death penalty in Iowa. Witnesses, standing from left: Rep. Charles Korn of Logan, who introduced the bill; Sen. Andrew Frommelt of Dubuque, majority floor leader; Sen. John Ely, Cedar Rapids; Rep.…
Visiting Her Son...in America is Leela Wanpi Chopra, the mother of Council Bluffs Schools Superintendent Raj Chopra. Mrs. Chopra, with grandson Lucky, 11, daughter-in-law Sue, and granddaughter Komal, 8, looking, is enjoying her first visit from…
School Superintendent Raj Chopra and his wife Sue show off a plaque and painting presented to Chopra at Iowa Western Community College Friday. Chopra was named Educator of the Year earlier by the Chamber of Commerce. He was presented the award at a…