Linn County eyes federal funds for drug user clinic
Linn County Health Center board may seek 33 100 dollars in federal crime control funds to establish a 24 hour clinic for drug users with medical staff and volunteers. Local support would cover 23 500 dollars in staff time and services while the county mental health center would staff the project.
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Linn County Health Center Board
Winfield White
Lewis Petrak
White
Grant Price
Drug Control Coordinating Committee
The
County Medical Society
Price
State Crime Commission
Local
Jim Davidson
Mental Health Center
King Friends and Widow Challenging Time Account
Three colleagues of Martin Luther King Jr. rebut Time magazine's account of a 1964 meeting with FBI Director J Edgar Hoover. Coretta King and Rev Ralph Abernathy Rev Andrew Young and Rev Walter Fauntroy say they were present and Hoover did not lecture King or discuss his personal life. Time stands by its report while a Time spokesman notes praise for King’s work. Chicago activist Jesse Jackson condemns FBI actions as defamation of character.
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New York
Dr. Martin
Luther King
Time Magazine
King
FBI
J. Edgar Hoover
Time
Hoover
Coretta King
Atlanta
John Williams
The
Ralph Abernathy
Southern Christian Leadership Conference
Andrew Young
Walter Fauntroy
Mr. Hoover
Dr. King
Chicago
Jesse Jackson
SCLC
Jackson
Williams
Thurmond Says No Chase Took Place in Red Light Incident
AP reports Sen. Strom Thurmond claims police pursuit never occurred and no traffic violation was committed. Officer James Johnson says he chased the senator for 16 blocks with lights and siren on before Thurmond stopped. Police Lt. Maurice McDonald says Congress members are exempt from arrest on official business and calls the matter closed.
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Washington
Strom Thurmond
Thurmond
James Johnson
Johnson
South Carolina
Maurice McDonald
Congress
Sen. Thurmond
Readied for canceled Tomahawk rock festival
The Wisconsin sheriffs association says a rock festival near Tomahawk will still occur despite official cancellation. Lee Magnuson warns plans are finalized for deputies to assist Lincoln county officers if fans gather, following a prior 50 000 patron festival warning sponsors to clean debris under pollution rules. Terry Collins, sponsor from Tomahawk, called off the event after a jail stint in Elkader Iowa ahead of a parole violation hearing.
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Merrill
Wis
Wisconsin Sheriffs
Deputy Sheriffs’ Assn
Tomahawk
L. W. Magnuson
Green Bay
Lincoln County
Magnuson
Terry Collins
Elkader
Iowa
Hawkeye trains to stay in service amid ICC probe
The Interstate Commerce Commission orders Illinois Central to continue Hawkeye passenger trains 11 and 12 between Sioux City and Dubuque, Iowa. The decision, announced by Rep. John Culver, keeps the trains running while ICC reviews the railroad's request.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Illinois Central Railroad
Iowa
John Culver
Sioux City
Dubuque
ICC
Kirkwood Expands Night Program for Adults in Eastern Iowa
Kirkwood Community College expands its night program to include most vocational classes and a broad arts and sciences curriculum. The plan adds six agriculture, eight business, seven data processing, and twelve trade and industry courses, plus about 28 arts and sciences offerings.
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Kirkwood Community College
Iowa
Kirkwood
Jack Ragsdale
Iowa City
Kirkwood College
Ragsdale
United States
Cedar Rapids
Linnhall
HACAP Starts Family Planning in Three Iowa Counties
The HACAP program begins operation in Linn, Jones and Johnson counties to provide voluntary family planning services for low income residents. Patients select their own physician and method. cooperation exists with St. Luke's and University hospitals for referrals, funded to supplement clinics. Eileen Olson leads the program as nurse in charge.
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HACAP
Hawkeye Area
University Hospitals
Eileen Olson
Hearing Held for 3 Facing Drug Charges
In Anamosa a 19 year old, James Dorothy, was bound over to district court after a hearing on marijuana possession charges. Co defendant Duane Tussell, 20, had charges dropped for lack of evidence. Tom Holland, unknown age, missed court due to an accident and could not appear.
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Anamosa
James Dorothy
Tom Holland
Viola
Duane Tuesdell
Supervisors Approve Miska Rezoning Plan in Jefferson
Iowa City Johnson county board of supervisors on Monday approved Wesley and Florence Miska to rezone land in Jefferson township from A-1 agricultural to CH highway commercial. The pair reportedly plan a 250 unit trailer court on the site.
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Iowa City
Johnson County
Board of Supervisors
Wesley
Florence Miska
Jefferson Township
Miskas
Barge Firm Charged With Polluting River
Wisconsin Barge Lines faces a justice court charge for polluting the Mississippi River by dumping oil. State Conservation Officer John Horton filed the case after inspecting the suspected discharge last Friday. A similar charge is planned in Grant county court. Iowa law classifies the violation as a misdemeanor with up to a $100 fine or 30 days in jail.
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Guttenberg
Wisconsin Barge Lines
Justice of the Peace Court
Mississippi River
John Horton
Grant County
Wis
Wisconsin
Albert Kwallek
Iowa
Three Take Out Papers For Independence School Election
Independent Iowa候 Three men filed for Independence school board seats for the September 14 election. Morris Greenley seeks a three year term as at large representative. James Grover and Lester Hoffman filed for two year terms after appointments to fill a one year vacancy. Carl Kruempel will not run for re election. Filing closes August 25.
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Independence
Morris Greenley
Carl Kruempel
Lester Hoffman
James Grover
Rowley
Elkader Sets 1971 Budget at 188095 With Tax Hike
Elkader council approved the 1971 budget of 188095 with no objections. Tax levy will total 306 mills, 30 for the general fund and 10 for other funds, reflecting a reduction of about 48000 from last year due to a new fire station construction.
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Elkader
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