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	In 1965 Ludwig served on Governor Harold Hughes' Assistance to the Elderly Committee. He chaired the Cities and Towns committee under Governor Robert Ray in 1969 and served as the president of the Dubuque Chamber of Commerce in 1972.		In 1965 Ludwig served on Governor Harold Hughes' Assistance to the Elderly Committee. He chaired the Cities and Towns committee under Governor Robert Ray in 1969 and served as the president of the Dubuque Chamber of Commerce in 1972.

	Ludwig served on the Dubuque City Council from 1963 to 1967 including a term as mayor in 1967 as a leading proponent of [[URBAN RENEWAL]]. (1) During his term as mayor, the first DC-9 twin engine jet flight came to Dubuque. The school bond issue of that year was the largest at that time ever passed in Dubuque. Semi-trucks were banned from using the [[RHOMBERG BRIDGE]] and 843 city-owned [[ELMS]] were found to be infected with [[DUTCH ELM DISEASE]] and had to be removed. A bond issue for a new fire station was rejected by the voters and a major flood that year finally led to the construction of a [[FLOODWALL]]. [[VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK]] opened in August. In October, 1967 a record 16,813 citizens voted to replace anti-urban renewal councilmen.		Ludwig served on the Dubuque City Council from 1963 to 1967 including a term as mayor in 1967 as a leading proponent of [[URBAN RENEWAL]]. (1) During his term as mayor, the first DC-9 twin engine jet flight came to Dubuque. The school bond issue of that year was the largest at that time ever passed in Dubuque. Semi-trucks were banned from using the [[RHOMBERG BRIDGE]] and 843 city-owned [[ELMS]] were found to be infected with [[DUTCH ELM DISEASE]] and had to be removed. A bond issue for a new fire station was rejected by the voters and a major flood that year finally led to the construction of a [[FLOODWALL]]. [[VETERANS' MEMORIAL PARK]] opened in August. In October, 1967 a record 16,813 citizens voted to replace anti-urban renewal councilmen.

	Ludwig was a past president of the [[JAYCEES]] and a member of the board of directors of [[FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF DUBUQUE]] and [[KLAUER OPTICAL COMPANY]]. He was active in many local charities and organizations including the United Way, Clarke College Advisory Board, [[DUBUQUE INDUSTRIAL BUREAU]], chairman of [[PROJECT CONCERN]], and board member of the Dubuque Office of Economic Opportunity. (2)		Ludwig was a past president of the [[JAYCEES]] and a member of the board of directors of [[FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF DUBUQUE]] and [[KLAUER OPTICAL COMPANY]]. He was active in many local charities and organizations including the United Way, Clarke College Advisory Board, [[DUBUQUE INDUSTRIAL BUREAU]], chairman of [[PROJECT CONCERN]], and board member of the Dubuque Office of Economic Opportunity. (2)

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	[[Image:RLUDWIG.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|]]LUDWIG, Richard. (Dubuque, IA, Jan. 13, 1932--Dubuque, IA, Apr. 11, 2000). [[MAYOR]] Ludwig attended [[LORAS COLLEGE]] and then went into business with his mother and father as [[DUBUQUE LAUNDRY & DRY CLEANERS]] before serving in the Marine Corps from 1952-1955 during the [[KOREAN CONFLICT]]. When he returned to the family business, the name was changed to [[ALADDIN DRY CLEANERS]].		[[Image:RLUDWIG.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|]]LUDWIG, Richard. (Dubuque, IA, Jan. 13, 1932--Dubuque, IA, Apr. 11, 2000). [[MAYOR]] Ludwig attended [[LORAS COLLEGE]] and then went into business with his mother and father as [[DUBUQUE LAUNDRY & DRY CLEANERS]] before serving in the Marine Corps from 1952-1955 during the [[KOREAN CONFLICT]]. When he returned to the family business, the name was changed to [[ALADDIN DRY CLEANERS]].

	In 1965 Ludwig served on Governor Harold Hughes' Assistance to the Elderly Committee. He chaired the Cities and Towns committee under Governor Robert Ray in ~~1968~~ and served as the president of the Dubuque Chamber of Commerce in 1972.		In 1965 Ludwig served on Governor Harold Hughes' Assistance to the Elderly Committee. He chaired the Cities and Towns committee under Governor Robert Ray in 1969 and served as the president of the Dubuque Chamber of Commerce in 1972.

	Ludwig served on the Dubuque City Council from 1963 to 1967 including a term as mayor in 1967 as a leading proponent of [[URBAN RENEWAL]]. (1) During his term as mayor, the first DC-9 twin engine jet flight came to Dubuque. The school bond issue of that year was the largest at that time ever passed in Dubuque. Semi-trucks were banned from using the [[RHOMBERG BRIDGE]] and 843 city-owned [[ELMS]] were found to be infected with [[DUTCH ELM DISEASE]] and had to be removed. A bond issue for a new fire station was rejected by the voters and a major flood that year finally led to the construction of a [[FLOODWALL]]. [[VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK]] opened in August. In October, 1967 a record 16,813 citizens voted to replace anti-urban renewal councilmen.		Ludwig served on the Dubuque City Council from 1963 to 1967 including a term as mayor in 1967 as a leading proponent of [[URBAN RENEWAL]]. (1) During his term as mayor, the first DC-9 twin engine jet flight came to Dubuque. The school bond issue of that year was the largest at that time ever passed in Dubuque. Semi-trucks were banned from using the [[RHOMBERG BRIDGE]] and 843 city-owned [[ELMS]] were found to be infected with [[DUTCH ELM DISEASE]] and had to be removed. A bond issue for a new fire station was rejected by the voters and a major flood that year finally led to the construction of a [[FLOODWALL]]. [[VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK]] opened in August. In October, 1967 a record 16,813 citizens voted to replace anti-urban renewal councilmen.

	Ludwig was a past president of the [[JAYCEES]] and a member of the board of directors of [[FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF DUBUQUE]] and [[KLAUER OPTICAL COMPANY]]. He was active in many local charities and organizations including the United Way ~~and~~ [[~~CLARKE COLLEGE~~]].		Ludwig was a past president of the [[JAYCEES]] and a member of the board of directors of [[FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF DUBUQUE]] and [[KLAUER OPTICAL COMPANY]]. He was active in many local charities and organizations including the United Way, Clarke College Advisory Board, [[DUBUQUE INDUSTRIAL BUREAU]], chairman of [[PROJECT CONCERN]], and board member of the Dubuque Office of Economic Opportunity. (2)

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	1. "Chronology," ''Telegraph Herald'', December 31, 1967, p. 17		1. "Chronology," ''Telegraph Herald'', December 31, 1967, p. 17

			2. Hanson, Christine, "Ray Names Ludwig Head of Cities Unit," ''Telegraph-Herald'', February 20, 1969, p. 1

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	In 1965 Ludwig served on Governor Harold Hughes' Assistance to the Elderly Committee. He chaired the Cities and Towns committee under Governor Robert Ray in 1968 and served as the president of the Dubuque Chamber of Commerce in 1972.		In 1965 Ludwig served on Governor Harold Hughes' Assistance to the Elderly Committee. He chaired the Cities and Towns committee under Governor Robert Ray in 1968 and served as the president of the Dubuque Chamber of Commerce in 1972.

	Ludwig served on the Dubuque City Council from 1963 to 1967 including a term as mayor in 1967 as a leading proponent of [[URBAN RENEWAL]]. (1) During his term as mayor, the first DC-9 twin engine jet flight came to Dubuque. The school bond issue of that year was the largest at that time ever passed in Dubuque. Semi-trucks were banned from using the [[RHOMBERG BRIDGE]] and 843 city-owned ~~elms~~ were found infected with [[DUTCH ELM DISEASE]] and had to be removed. A bond issue for a new fire station was rejected by the voters and a major flood that year finally led to the construction of a [[FLOODWALL]]. [[VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK]] opened in August. In October, 1967 a record 16,813 citizens voted to replace anti-urban renewal councilmen.		Ludwig served on the Dubuque City Council from 1963 to 1967 including a term as mayor in 1967 as a leading proponent of [[URBAN RENEWAL]]. (1) During his term as mayor, the first DC-9 twin engine jet flight came to Dubuque. The school bond issue of that year was the largest at that time ever passed in Dubuque. Semi-trucks were banned from using the [[RHOMBERG BRIDGE]] and 843 city-owned [[ELMS]] were found to be infected with [[DUTCH ELM DISEASE]] and had to be removed. A bond issue for a new fire station was rejected by the voters and a major flood that year finally led to the construction of a [[FLOODWALL]]. [[VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK]] opened in August. In October, 1967 a record 16,813 citizens voted to replace anti-urban renewal councilmen.

	Ludwig was a past president of the [[JAYCEES]] and a member of the board of directors of [[FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF DUBUQUE]] and [[KLAUER OPTICAL COMPANY]]. He was active in many local charities and organizations including the United Way and [[CLARKE COLLEGE]].		Ludwig was a past president of the [[JAYCEES]] and a member of the board of directors of [[FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF DUBUQUE]] and [[KLAUER OPTICAL COMPANY]]. He was active in many local charities and organizations including the United Way and [[CLARKE COLLEGE]].

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	In 1965 Ludwig served on Governor Harold Hughes' Assistance to the Elderly Committee. He chaired the Cities and Towns committee under Governor Robert Ray in 1968 and served as the president of the Dubuque Chamber of Commerce in 1972.		In 1965 Ludwig served on Governor Harold Hughes' Assistance to the Elderly Committee. He chaired the Cities and Towns committee under Governor Robert Ray in 1968 and served as the president of the Dubuque Chamber of Commerce in 1972.

	Ludwig served on the Dubuque City Council from 1963 to 1967 including a term as mayor in 1967 as a leading proponent of [[URBAN RENEWAL]]. (1) During his term as mayor, the first DC-9 twin engine jet flight came to Dubuque. The school bond issue of that year was the largest at that time ever passed in Dubuque. Semi-trucks were banned from using the [[RHOMBERG BRIDGE]] and 843 city-owned elms were found infected with [[DUTCH ELM DISEASE]] and had to be removed. A bond issue for a new fire station was rejected by the voters and a major flood that year finally led to the construction of a [[FLOODWALL]]. [[VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK]] opened in August. In October, 1967 a record 16,813 citizens voted to replace anti-urban renewal councilmen.		Ludwig served on the Dubuque City Council from 1963 to 1967 including a term as mayor in 1967 as a leading proponent of [[URBAN RENEWAL]]. (1) During his term as mayor, the first DC-9 twin engine jet flight came to Dubuque. The school bond issue of that year was the largest at that time ever passed in Dubuque. Semi-trucks were banned from using the [[RHOMBERG BRIDGE]] and 843 city-owned elms were found infected with [[DUTCH ELM DISEASE]] and had to be removed. A bond issue for a new fire station was rejected by the voters and a major flood that year finally led to the construction of a [[FLOODWALL]]. [[VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK]] opened in August. In October, 1967 a record 16,813 citizens voted to replace anti-urban renewal councilmen.

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	In 1965 Ludwig served on Governor Harold Hughes' Assistance to the Elderly Committee. He chaired the Cities and Towns committee under Governor Robert Ray in 1968 and served as the president of the Dubuque Chamber of Commerce in 1972.		In 1965 Ludwig served on Governor Harold Hughes' Assistance to the Elderly Committee. He chaired the Cities and Towns committee under Governor Robert Ray in 1968 and served as the president of the Dubuque Chamber of Commerce in 1972.
	Ludwig served on the Dubuque City Council from 1963 to 1967 including a term as mayor in 1967 as a leading proponent of [[URBAN RENEWAL]]. (1) During his term as mayor, the first DC-9 twin engine jet flight came to Dubuque. The school bond issue of that year was the largest at that time ever passed in Dubuque. Semi-trucks were banned from using the [[RHOMBERG BRIDGE]] and 843 city-owned elms were found infected with [[DUTCH ELM]] ~~disease~~ and had to be removed. A bond issue for a new fire station was rejected by the voters and a major flood that year finally led to the construction of a [[FLOODWALL]]. [[VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK]] opened in August. In October, 1967 a record 16,813 citizens voted to replace anti-urban renewal councilmen.		Ludwig served on the Dubuque City Council from 1963 to 1967 including a term as mayor in 1967 as a leading proponent of [[URBAN RENEWAL]]. (1) During his term as mayor, the first DC-9 twin engine jet flight came to Dubuque. The school bond issue of that year was the largest at that time ever passed in Dubuque. Semi-trucks were banned from using the [[RHOMBERG BRIDGE]] and 843 city-owned elms were found infected with [[DUTCH ELM DISEASE]] and had to be removed. A bond issue for a new fire station was rejected by the voters and a major flood that year finally led to the construction of a [[FLOODWALL]]. [[VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK]] opened in August. In October, 1967 a record 16,813 citizens voted to replace anti-urban renewal councilmen.

	Ludwig was a past president of the [[JAYCEES]] and a member of the board of directors of [[FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF DUBUQUE]] and [[KLAUER OPTICAL COMPANY]]. He was active in many local charities and organizations including the United Way and [[CLARKE COLLEGE]].		Ludwig was a past president of the [[JAYCEES]] and a member of the board of directors of [[FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF DUBUQUE]] and [[KLAUER OPTICAL COMPANY]]. He was active in many local charities and organizations including the United Way and [[CLARKE COLLEGE]].

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	[[Image:RLUDWIG.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|]]LUDWIG, Richard. (Dubuque, IA, Jan. 13, 1932--Dubuque, IA, Apr. 11, 2000). [[MAYOR]] Ludwig attended [[LORAS COLLEGE]] and then went into business with his mother and father as [[DUBUQUE LAUNDRY & DRY CLEANERS]] before serving in the Marine Corps from 1952-1955 during the [[KOREAN CONFLICT]]. When he returned to the family business, the name was changed to [[ALADDIN DRY CLEANERS]].		[[Image:RLUDWIG.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|]]LUDWIG, Richard. (Dubuque, IA, Jan. 13, 1932--Dubuque, IA, Apr. 11, 2000). [[MAYOR]] Ludwig attended [[LORAS COLLEGE]] and then went into business with his mother and father as [[DUBUQUE LAUNDRY & DRY CLEANERS]] before serving in the Marine Corps from 1952-1955 during the [[KOREAN CONFLICT]]. When he returned to the family business, the name was changed to [[ALADDIN DRY CLEANERS]].

	He served on the Dubuque City Council from 1963 to 1967 including a term as mayor in 1967 as a leading proponent of [[URBAN RENEWAL]]. (1) ~~In 1965 Ludwig served on Governor Harold Hughes' Assistance~~ to the ~~Elderly Committee~~. ~~He chaired~~ the ~~Cities~~ and ~~Towns committee under Governor Robert Ray in 1968~~ and ~~served as~~ the ~~president of~~ the ~~Dubuque Chamber~~ of ~~Commerce~~ in ~~1972~~.		In 1965 Ludwig served on Governor Harold Hughes' Assistance to the Elderly Committee. He chaired the Cities and Towns committee under Governor Robert Ray in 1968 and served as the president of the Dubuque Chamber of Commerce in 1972.
			Ludwig served on the Dubuque City Council from 1963 to 1967 including a term as mayor in 1967 as a leading proponent of [[URBAN RENEWAL]]. (1) During his term as mayor, the first DC-9 twin engine jet flight came to Dubuque. The school bond issue of that year was the largest at that time ever passed in Dubuque. Semi-trucks were banned from using the [[RHOMBERG BRIDGE]] and 843 city-owned elms were found infected with [[DUTCH ELM]] disease and had to be removed. A bond issue for a new fire station was rejected by the voters and a major flood that year finally led to the construction of a [[FLOODWALL]]. [[VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK]] opened in August. In October, 1967 a record 16,813 citizens voted to replace anti-urban renewal councilmen.

	Ludwig was a past president of the [[JAYCEES]] and a member of the board of directors of [[FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF DUBUQUE]] and [[KLAUER OPTICAL COMPANY]]. He was active in many local charities and organizations including the United Way and [[CLARKE COLLEGE]].		Ludwig was a past president of the [[JAYCEES]] and a member of the board of directors of [[FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF DUBUQUE]] and [[KLAUER OPTICAL COMPANY]]. He was active in many local charities and organizations including the United Way and [[CLARKE COLLEGE]].

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	[[Image:RLUDWIG.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|]]LUDWIG, Richard. (Dubuque, IA, Jan. 13, 1932--Dubuque, IA, Apr. 11, 2000). [[MAYOR]] Ludwig attended [[LORAS COLLEGE]] and then went into business with his mother and father as [[DUBUQUE LAUNDRY & DRY CLEANERS]] before serving in the Marine Corps from 1952-1955 during the [[KOREAN ~~WAR~~]]. When he returned to the family business, the name was changed to [[ALADDIN DRY CLEANERS]].		[[Image:RLUDWIG.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|]]LUDWIG, Richard. (Dubuque, IA, Jan. 13, 1932--Dubuque, IA, Apr. 11, 2000). [[MAYOR]] Ludwig attended [[LORAS COLLEGE]] and then went into business with his mother and father as [[DUBUQUE LAUNDRY & DRY CLEANERS]] before serving in the Marine Corps from 1952-1955 during the [[KOREAN CONFLICT]]. When he returned to the family business, the name was changed to [[ALADDIN DRY CLEANERS]].

	He served on the Dubuque City Council from 1963 to 1967 including a term as mayor in 1967 as a leading proponent of [[URBAN RENEWAL]]. (1) In 1965 Ludwig served on Governor Harold Hughes' Assistance to the Elderly Committee. He chaired the Cities and Towns committee under Governor Robert Ray in 1968 and served as the president of the Dubuque Chamber of Commerce in 1972.		He served on the Dubuque City Council from 1963 to 1967 including a term as mayor in 1967 as a leading proponent of [[URBAN RENEWAL]]. (1) In 1965 Ludwig served on Governor Harold Hughes' Assistance to the Elderly Committee. He chaired the Cities and Towns committee under Governor Robert Ray in 1968 and served as the president of the Dubuque Chamber of Commerce in 1972.

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	[[Image:RLUDWIG.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|]]LUDWIG, Richard. (Dubuque, IA, Jan. 13, 1932--Dubuque, IA, Apr. 11, 2000). [[MAYOR]] Ludwig attended [[LORAS COLLEGE]] and then went into business with his mother and father as [[DUBUQUE LAUNDRY & DRY CLEANERS]] before serving in the Marine Corps from 1952-1955 during the [[KOREAN WAR]]. When he returned to the family business, the name was changed to [[ALADDIN DRY CLEANERS]].		[[Image:RLUDWIG.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|]]LUDWIG, Richard. (Dubuque, IA, Jan. 13, 1932--Dubuque, IA, Apr. 11, 2000). [[MAYOR]] Ludwig attended [[LORAS COLLEGE]] and then went into business with his mother and father as [[DUBUQUE LAUNDRY & DRY CLEANERS]] before serving in the Marine Corps from 1952-1955 during the [[KOREAN WAR]]. When he returned to the family business, the name was changed to [[ALADDIN DRY CLEANERS]].

	He served on the Dubuque City Council from 1963 to 1967 including a term as mayor in 1967. In 1965 Ludwig served on Governor Harold Hughes' Assistance to the Elderly Committee. He chaired the Cities and Towns committee under Governor Robert Ray in 1968 and served as the president of the Dubuque Chamber of Commerce in 1972.		He served on the Dubuque City Council from 1963 to 1967 including a term as mayor in 1967 as a leading proponent of [[URBAN RENEWAL]]. (1) In 1965 Ludwig served on Governor Harold Hughes' Assistance to the Elderly Committee. He chaired the Cities and Towns committee under Governor Robert Ray in 1968 and served as the president of the Dubuque Chamber of Commerce in 1972.

	Ludwig was a past president of the [[JAYCEES]] and a member of the board of directors of [[FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF DUBUQUE]] and [[KLAUER OPTICAL COMPANY]]. He was active in many local charities and organizations including the United Way and [[CLARKE COLLEGE]].		Ludwig was a past president of the [[JAYCEES]] and a member of the board of directors of [[FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF DUBUQUE]] and [[KLAUER OPTICAL COMPANY]]. He was active in many local charities and organizations including the United Way and [[CLARKE COLLEGE]].

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			1. "Chronology," ''Telegraph Herald'', December 31, 1967, p. 17

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	[[Image:RLUDWIG.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|]]LUDWIG, Richard. (Dubuque, IA, Jan. 13, 1932--Dubuque, IA, Apr. 11, 2000). [[MAYOR]] Ludwig attended [[LORAS COLLEGE]] and ~~this~~ went into business with his mother and father as ~~the~~ [[DUBUQUE LAUNDRY & DRY CLEANERS]] before serving in the Marine Corps from 1952-1955 during the [[KOREAN WAR]]. When he returned to the family business, the name was changed to [[ALADDIN DRY CLEANERS]].		[[Image:RLUDWIG.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|]]LUDWIG, Richard. (Dubuque, IA, Jan. 13, 1932--Dubuque, IA, Apr. 11, 2000). [[MAYOR]] Ludwig attended [[LORAS COLLEGE]] and then went into business with his mother and father as [[DUBUQUE LAUNDRY & DRY CLEANERS]] before serving in the Marine Corps from 1952-1955 during the [[KOREAN WAR]]. When he returned to the family business, the name was changed to [[ALADDIN DRY CLEANERS]].

	He served on the Dubuque City Council from 1963 to 1967 including a term as mayor in 1967. In 1965 Ludwig served on Governor Harold Hughes' Assistance to the Elderly Committee. He chaired the Cities and Towns committee under Governor Robert Ray in 1968 and served as the president of the Dubuque Chamber of Commerce in 1972.		He served on the Dubuque City Council from 1963 to 1967 including a term as mayor in 1967. In 1965 Ludwig served on Governor Harold Hughes' Assistance to the Elderly Committee. He chaired the Cities and Towns committee under Governor Robert Ray in 1968 and served as the president of the Dubuque Chamber of Commerce in 1972.