31 Mar 1966
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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1966
Page
1
Akron Register-Tribune presents the byline of Ray A. and Gerald F. Smith as editors and proprietors, indicating leadership and ownership of the newspaper.
The Northwest Deanery of the Diocesan Council of Catholic Women schedules an Open Spring meeting at Rock Rapids Holy Name church on April 14 with mass luncheon and exhibits. Also listed are a senior class play Willie’s Weekend on April 1 and 2, Good Friday no school April 8, PTA playground equipment aid, Catholic Daughters meet April 4, Congregational Ladies Aid April 7, and Spring Cleaning Day April 21. contact Miss Veronica Tracy for reservations.
Washington Exclusive notes that the March 1 vote in Congress approving a 4.8 billion dollar Vietnam war appropriation signals broad back home support for victory. It frames the backlash to antiwar activists as anti-Communist grass roots resolve and urges Johnson to pursue victory with the funds.
Dr. Robert J. Joynt of The University of Iowa College of Medicine says about eighty percent of migraine cases are tied to heredity. If a parent has these headaches, the offspring are likely to be affected as well.
More than two million tests have been administered in the ACT program since its origin at the University of Iowa in 1959. Scores play a key role in college admissions guidance and scholarship programs nationwide.
Larry Lawrence urges an early start to lawn care with modern fertilizers like Turf Builder to feed roots and tillers. He notes seed beds form on frozen ground and emphasizes applying pre emergent crabgrass control early, ensuring compatibility with seeding.
Newspapers remain the sole medium with a magnetic pull for classified ads, offering a robust reach and targeted placement that sustains reader engagement and advertiser value across markets.
The U S Supreme Court rulings require population based state legislatures igniting a fierce dispute over constitutional amendments. Dirksen argues states should govern their own apportionment while opponents warn of federal overreach and rural domination. Public sentiment backs reform and a major Senate battle looms.
An Oregon psychiatrist described a pattern where healthy young women report constant fatigue while their husbands relax after long workdays. The doctor cites imbalance at home, with wives shouldering most chores, leading to unhappiness and tension rather than vitamin deficiency.
Nineteen University of Towa graduates and faculty members on the Iowa City campus are among editors and authors listed in a new booklet. The volume represents a consensus of more than ten journalism faculty nationwide on books they would want their students to read and know.
The State Board of Public Instruction released a study showing Iowa districts use four methods to select school board members. It found 99 districts use all members elected at large, 65 divide into director districts, 92 elect at large for part of the seats, and 45 divide with director districts for all seats. About 85 percent of electors feel communities should vote on all candidates.
Iowa offers 20 Adult Basic Education programs for adults 18 plus who struggle with reading and writing in communities including Anamosa Cedar Rapids and Des Moines. Over 1,300 adults are enrolled with 50 teachers providing in person instruction at various local sites and materials supplied free. Programs are 90 percent federally funded and 10 percent locally funded under the State Department of Public Instruction.
A new federal program under Title One of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act spurs special education in Iowa. Wayne Gerken notes about 550 classes exist statewide, with over $6.7 million approved and more than half a million used for new or expanded programs. Rural areas show the greatest growth as counties band together to fund classes and hire specialists.
Chevrolet claimed superiority in the Mobil Economy Run with full sized Chevrolets winning classes EB and F for six and eight cylinder engines. A Corvair Monza placed third overall in class A with 23.25 mpg on the 3,800 mile Los Angeles to Boston trip. Pat and Pam Sawyer of Hemet California won class E with 21.04 mpg in a six cylinder Biscayne. In class F the Impala with 427 cubic inch engine led at 19.87 mpg, while Paul Prior of Troy Michigan took second in a Caprice at 18.68 mpg.
A compact want ad notes buyers seeking to purchase items and services advertised for sale. It invites quick responses and presents a simple transaction path for local listings and quick exchanges.
Postmaster James Klauer announced March 26, 1966, increases in money order fees, insurance charges, registry, certified mail, and COD rates. Domestic and international money order fees rise 5 cents. insurance minimum climbs from 10 to 16 dollars with a 20 cent minimum fee.
The revised schedule sets insurance fees from 15.0 to 50 dollars, with 30 and 60 cent ranges for higher values. Registry fees consolidate to 75 cents up to 100 dollars, with higher values unchanged. CCD fees merge to a 60 cent bracket up to 10 dollars. Certified Mail rises to 39 cents. Losses for special services funded from the Federal Treasury.
Mrs Barbara Arnold Weyland s oldest resident marked her 104th birthday on March 8 amid about fifty visitors stopping by to wish her well and join the celebration in her home city.
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