TV coverage at the 1972 conventions stirs debate
Robert Musel notes foreign observers mock American press heft as NBC CBS and ABC face ratings shifts. He cites ABCs success with a pre coverage strategy at Miami Beach and hints at a broader plan to let viewers choose timing across networks while American pride and world opinion both loom large.
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Talks Wednesday By Grain Millers Penick and Ford
Federal mediators call another meeting for Wednesday between striking Grain Millers and Penick and Ford. Elza Yates Local 106 secretary says the 27 day strike remains unsettled with about 650 Penick employees represented. Striking workers began receiving strike benefits Friday and will continue on Fridays. The Hubbinger Keokuk strike has been settled while Grain Millers at Clinton Corn Processing in Clinton stay idle.
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National Crime Rate Up 16 Percent in 1967 Says FBI
FBI data for 1967 show crime rising 16 percent with 3.8 million serious offenses and 494 500 violent crimes. Robbery and auto theft surged 28 and 18 percent respectively while murder rose 11 percent. Clock rates note a murder every 43 minutes and a robbery every 20 minutes.
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Iowa crime up 19 percent from 1966 to 1967
Iowa's total 1967 crime rose to 27 726 from 22 360 in 1966, a 19 percent increase per FBI figures though still below national levels. Violent crime rate was 58.4 per 100 000 and property crime 984.7. burglaries climbed to 11 881 and larceny of 50 dollars plus rose sharply.
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Iowa Crime Report Details Rising Theft and Assault Rates
The report shows auto thefts rising to 4 622 and aggravated assault up to 833 in Iowa. Des Moines leads with 1 638 crimes per 100 000 residents. Waterloo and Cedar Rapids show 1 361 3 and 896 7 respectively. Metropolitan areas near Iowa add 14 309 total crimes. rural areas account for 5 657.
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Cedar Valley Expressway cost to fall on state and city
Democratic candidate Paul Franzenburg said Iowa would cover about 3 million of Cedar Valley Expressway costs, including 500 000 for sewer relocation and 860 000 for a 5 in 1 bridge structure. He noted the state will share storm sewer costs and the city will still buy right of way. Public officials describe the plan as relief for the city and a move toward state participation in urban highway costs.
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Fire damages Roskilde Cathedral tombs in Denmark
A Monday fire at Roskilde Cathedral west of Copenhagen seriously damaged tombs of Danish monarchs dating back to the 10th century. The blaze occurred at the 900 year old church, prompting emergency response and investigations.
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Florida firm unveils personal amplifier for easier hearing
A Florida company announces a Personal Amplifier that may provide immediate hearing aid assistance without full obligation. The device promises louder sounds for those who read without straining, echoing the convenience of part time reading glasses.
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