Gambling in Iowa shows eight areas with bookmaking activity
Iowa officials testified that bookmaking runs in eight areas with uniform point spreads, yet no clear evidence links organized crime to gambling here. The debate over tightening 1973 gambling laws continues as officials note widespread activity and mixed crime implications.
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Iowa
Roger Stephens
Department of Public Safety
Law Enforcement Assistance Administration
la Cosa Nostra
Lawmakers Clash Over Gambling in Taverns and Charities
Senator Ramsey pressed Stephens on banning gambling in liquor venues to curb violence. Stephens cited 12 homicides tied to social gambling and warned removal from taverns would push activity to bootleg operations and private spaces. Wallace Johnson called Iowa ripe for organized gambling. Turner claimed Cedar Rapids hosts bookmaking, while Johnson denied any site.
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Stephens
Wallace Johnson
Cedar Rapids
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West Union Sets Airport Bond Vote Date
The West Union council fixed June 12 as the special election date to decide on selling $125000 in airport bonds for improvements. Funds would support phase two including runway hard surfacing at an estimated $177000, with an $85000 grant application to the state aeronautics commission.
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West Union Council
West Union
State Aeronautics Commission
Increased Aid Could Hamper Talks on Vietnam
Washington senator Dick Clark argues extra U S aid to South Vietnam risks undermining peace talks with the Viet Cong as the House approves a 330 million dollar military and economic aid bill. Critics urge withholding aid until a new government forms and evacuation of Americans is secured.
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Washington
South Vietnam
Dick Clark
Iowa
House Appropriations Committee
Neal Smith
U.S
Nguyen van Thieu
Senate
Thieu
United States
Ottumwa Courier Writer Wins Three Iowa Press awards
Mary Ovrom of the Ottumwa Courier earned top honors in three divisions of the Iowa Press Women contest. She won first in news story feature story and personal column for papers under 20,000 circulation. Other category winners include Helen Platz, Betty Wagner, Sally Taylor, Doris McCartney, Jane Ann Bigbee, Mary Ann Clemons, Nancy Stevens and Maxine De Garmo across weekly and small papers.
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Webster City
Ottumwa Courier
Mary Ovrom
Iowa Press Women, Inc
Iowa
House Committee Approves Tax Formula in Iowa
DES MOINES AP I A stormy three hour session sees the Iowa house ways and means committee pass a bill setting state income tax at 20 percent of the federal rate by a 22 to 4 vote. Republicans fail two amendment bids and lack votes to defer or adjourn. Democrats push their own plan, aiming to move it to floor debate later in the week. Under the proposal about 90 percent of taxpayers would compute state tax as 20 percent of their federal tax.
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Iowa
Des Moines
API
Ways and Means
Robert D. Ray
Norman Pawlewski
Waterloo Man Charged For Control of Vehicle
Charles L. Anderson twenty two of Waterloo was treated and released from an Independence hospital after losing control of his car on highway 282 near here. His car struck a silo a steel gate a cow and a shed on the Charlotte Enabait farm the cow was destroyed and he was charged with failure to have control.
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Quasqueton
Charles L. Anderson
Waterloo
Independence
Highway 282
Here
Anderson
Charlotte Enabait
Crisis Line Expands Service in District VII
The Northern Iowa Youth In volvement Committee sponsors expanded crisis line resources for Buchanan County and surrounding areas. The toll free number 1-800-772-2026 now serves Buchanan County and nearby counties with expanded crisis information.
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Independence
Northern Iowa Youth Involvement Committee, Inc
Buchanan County
Crisis
District VII
Wunderpantsliner by Olga offers trim figure solution
A California designer introduces Wunderpant liner and Wunderpant tops in nylon and Lycra blend. The product promises tummy trimming from waist to legs with stretch nylon, run-proof for 60 days, available in beige tan mocha greige and sizes S to XL. Six fifty price.
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Los Angeles
Tommy
Olga
California
Ludwig Eyes New Post As Regional Accreditor
Iowa City superintendent Merlin Ludwig is among five finalists for executive secretary at the North Central Association. He says he is following normal procedures and has not been offered the job, calling the position prestigious and noting the association accredits Midwest higher education institutions.
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Iowa City
Merlin Ludwig
North Central Assn
Ludwig
Association
Midwest
$50 Billion in Coal Under Iowa No Buyers Found
Iowa geologist Orville Van Eck notes $50 billion in coal beneath the state with no options from coal firms. He cites lack of firm environmental rules and utility reluctance to lock in long term supply without pollution controls.
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Iowa
Des Moines
UPI
Orville van Eck
van Eck
Four Cars Damaged In Independence Lot Crash
About five thousand five hundred dollars in damages occurred at the Chrysler used car lot on highway 220 when Thomas W. Burke of Cedar Falls lost control, striking four cars. Burke, 23, was treated and released from People's hospital. charges are pending. Burke's vehicle sustained about one thousand dollars in damages.
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Chrysler
Cedar Falls
Thomas W. Burke
People’s Hospital
Burke
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