Marion Independent keeps hot lunch prices steady for next year
Marion Independent school board learned hot lunch prices will stay at current levels as the program shows a profit. Elementary lunches cost 2.25 weekly and 2.50 at secondary schools while milk bids will be delayed until July.
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Shirley Williamson
Ruby Lemke
Reggie Long
Starry
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Williamson
James Bracht
Michael Campbell
Bill Meyer
Tom Mosman
Jerry Skilling
Archie Wilkens
John Cracraft
Industrial Arts
Duane Kramer
Cracraft
Kramer
Cedar Rapids
Washington
Jaycees Postpone Extinguisher Sale
Marion Jaycees indefinitely postpone their fire extinguisher sale after defects were found in the stock. The sale was planned for the next three weekends to benefit local fundraising and featured comments from Jaycee president Art Jones.
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Marion Jaycees
Art Jones
Jaycee
Privacy panel urges notice before selling mailing lists
The Privacy Protection Study Commission recommends voluntary guidelines to stop selling names and labels on mailing lists without consent. It cites First Amendment concerns and notes industry progress with opt out forms, while warning broader laws may follow.
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Washington
Privacy Protection Study Commission
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David Linowes
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Direct Mail Marketing Assa
Congress
British Ambition Linking British Ambition Linking
The Opinion Research Center survey of over 1,000 Britons, commissioned by New Society, finds that most Britons are not ambitious for wealth or harder work. It notes rising dissatisfaction with material standards since 1973, yet a sense of entitlement has fallen and a “revolution of falling expectations” has emerged.
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London
UPS
Opinion
New Society Magazine
GM Offers Credit or Warranty for Chevy Engine Swaps
GM announces a plan for owners of 1977 Buick Oldsmobile and Pontiac models with Chevrolet engines. About 128,000 cars are affected and offered a credit against a new car or a three year 36,000 mile powertrain warranty. The program expires June 1 and requires dealer contact for swap details.
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UPI
General Motors
James Vorhes
Consumer Affairs and Service
Houston
Buick
Food Stamp Boost First in 18 Months Raises Small Household Aids
The Agriculture Department announced a July 1 cost of living increase for food stamp benefits across household sizes. A four person family will receive 170 dollars monthly, with other sizes listed from two to eight and per member increments beyond eight. The changes reflect higher costs but keep purchase requirements tied to income.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
USDA
Doobie Brothers Fire Outbreak Delays Iowa Concert
About 10 000 fans watched the Doobie Brothers perform at the University of Iowa fieldhouse when fireworks sparked a curtain fire. The blaze caused flames and smoke to rise around the group but no injuries occurred. Soot needed cleaning from instruments before the show could resume, and cur tains suffered minor damage as extinguishers quickly controlled the fire.
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Iowa City
University of Iowa
Gazette Subscription Order Line
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Tri Delts To Convene Iowa Nebraska District Meeting
The Iowa Nebraska district meeting of the Delta Delta Delta sorority will be held Saturday in Omaha. National president Mrs. B B Grimes of Dallas will speak. Cedar Rapids members Eva Benson and the Mines plan to attend, joined by Richard Asprooth Melvin Cronbaugh Howard Kucera Robert Lewis Mark Oswald and Mundy Peale.
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Omaha
B.B. Grimes
Dallas
Texas
Cedar Rapids
Eva Benson
Mines
Richard Asprooth
Melvin Cronbaugh
Howard Kucera
Robert Lewis
Mark Oswald
Mundy Peale
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