Cornell College Opens 1978 79 Term With Secor Address
Cornell College President Dr. Philip Secor will launch the 1978-79 academic year on Sept. 7 with a speech in the William Fletcher King Memorial Chapel. He will discuss liberal arts education amid global citizen responsibilities. New students arrive from 26 states and 8 foreign countries.
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Cornell College marks 125th anniversary and campus renovations
Historical notes recall Cornell College origins as Iowa Conference Seminary and its 1853 opening. Old Sem and College Hall undergo a 14 month renovation, with classes resuming Sept. 4 and a rededication on Oct. 14 during Homecoming weekend. The 1853 parade, community support, and naming after William Wesley Cornell are highlighted.
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Jepsen Faults Clark on Abortion Votes in Iowa Senate Race
Davenport Republican Roger Jepsen challenged Senator Dick Clark at a Dubuque news conference accusing him of supporting federal funding for abortions and opposing tax credits for students’ families. Jepsen cited three targeted votes in the last 13 months and highlighted rising college costs to argue Clark votes differently in Washington than in Iowa.
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Johnson calls for smaller Iowa Legislature
Republican candidate Robert M.L. Johnson, ex Cedar Rapids mayor, argues the legislature should shrink to meet constitutional rules, saying 100 House members and 50 senators are unnecessary and urging lawmakers to cut taxes even if it costs them their seats. He spoke to the Thursday Noon Optimists.
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