Delays Hit Iowa Legacy Printing Detailed in 1967 Session
The 1967 Iowa legislature shifted to offset printing for journals and bills, delaying session laws the Red Book and the state salary book. Wallace-Homestead laid off workers after losing the contract, hindering rehirings and pushing publication into the next six weeks. Moore expects the three books to be complete, with the code potentially staying local.
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DES Moines
J. C. Moore
Wallace-Homestead Co
Moore
Iowa
Wallace-Homestead
State Printing Board
Midwest Photoengraving Co
Oline Business Forms and Printing Co
Iowa Per Capita Income Climbs to $2,992
Iowa reaches a PCI of 2992 in 1966 up 9.7 percent from 1965 driven by farm income and manufacturing gains. The Plains region rises 7.8 percent to 2447 while Iowa's PCI equals 100.9 percent of the national figure, with Iowa leading the Plains States for three years.
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Iowa
Iowa City
U.S
Carol C. Oliven
University of Iowa
Iowa Business Digest
Bureau of Business and Economic Research
U. of I. College of Business Administration
Plains
Plains States
Dakotas
Minnesota
Missouri
Kansas
Nebraska
Culver Dissents As Committee Okays Academy
The House Committee on Un American Activities approved a bill to create a freedom academy to teach anti communism tactics with a freedom commission similar to the Atomic Energy Commission. Rep John Culver opposed the move noting it smacked of state planned training and urged protection of free institutions.
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Culver
Okays
Washington
State
Defense Departments
House Committee On UN- American Activities
Freedom Academy
Freedom Commission
Atomic Energy Commission
House
Rep
John Culver
D-Iown
West Union Elects Speed Philips Fire Chief
Speed Philips was re elected fire chief at the West Union volunteer fire department annual meeting. Charles Broghammer D A Martin and Virgil Pratt were also re elected as first and second assistant chiefs and captain respectively.
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West Union
L. T. “Speed” Philips
West Union Volunteer Fire Department
Charles Broghammer
D. A. Martin
Virgil Pratt
Lost and Found Ad Leads to Fast Item Returns
A public notice promotes using a lost and found service by dialing 369-1234 to recover misplaced belongings quickly. It emphasizes quick returns and a simple phone process for claimants and operators.
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Dial
Retired U S Navy Man Joins Manchester Police Force
Clarence Cox reports Richard Dick Wilson a 37 year old Navy veteran who served in Korea and Vietnam has joined the Manchester police. He and wife raise six daughters born in states from Oelwein to San Diego. Wilson says small town life offers slower pace and he would return to Vietnam if needed.
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Anchester
Navy
Korea
Vietnam
Manchester
Richard
Dick’’ Wilson
Wilson
Pamela Anne
Oelwein
Paula Kaye
San Francisco
Patricia Jeanne
Panama
Priscilla Lynne
Newport
R. I
Portia Dianne
Brunswick
Pollyanna Leone
San Diego
The
Waves
Naval Service
Spain
France
Germany
England
Italy
Portugal
Japan
Hawaii
Iowa University to research concrete for highways
The Iowa highway commission and the University of Iowa signed two contracts totaling 56352 dollars for university research on concrete types used in highways. The agreements cover testing and evaluation of materials to improve road performance and durability.
Christmas With the King Family on KCRG TV
A Christmas program titled Christmas With the King Family airs Saturday at 8:30 p m on COLOR channel 9 KCRG-TV. The telecast features the King family in a holiday variety presentation.
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Kcrg-Tv
Channel 9
Billboard Rules Approved by Road Unit in Ames Iowa
The Iowa highway commission approved proposed billboard rules to govern interstate and primary highways. If federal approved, Iowa could gain a .5 percent bonus in federal highway aid. Rules allow commercial signs only in commercial areas and certain scenic or property signs anywhere. Maximum billboard size is 1,200 square feet with setback limits of 660 feet from right of way and 500 feet rural or 250 feet urban along interstates. Primary highways setbacks are 300 feet rural and 100 feet urban.
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Ames
API
Iowa
Iowa Highway Commission
U. S. Bureau of Public Roads
Billboard
Bureau of Public Roads
Commission
Regents Name 16 To Advise On New Western Iowa College
Sixteen Iowa educators named to a professional advisory committee for a proposed western Iowa higher education institution. The group assists the Iowa Board of Regents and two consulting firms to ensure an objective study relevant to state needs. Members hail from Iowa State, UNI, Drake, Grinnell, Iowa, Graceland, Morningside, and local districts.
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Des Moines
Iowa
State Board of Regents
R. Wayne Richey
Ames
Marvin Anderson
Chalmer J. Roy
John Pace
Iowa State
Cedar Falls
William C. Lang
Marshall R. Beard
Fred Lott
University of Northern Iowa
Council Bluffs
Robert D. Benton
Creston
William Pierce
Southwestern Community College
C. Edward Dyer
Carl Kasten
Drake University
Grinnell
Robert Haveman
Grinnell College
Iowa City
Alvin H. Scaff
Graduate College
George C. Hoyt
M. Dean
Zenor
Institute of Public Affairs
University of Iowa
Lamont
William T. Higdon
Graceland College
Sioux City
Russell _Eidsmoe
Department of Education
Morningside College
Prairie-Marquette Bridge Worries Highlight Wisconsin City
Prairie du Chien mayor Edward Farrell warns engineers fear over the suspension bridge linking the city to Marquette Iowa. He notes the bridge age mirrors the collapsed Point Pleasant West Virginia span and urges replacement while preserving strength as interim. Heavy trucks often cross toward Lansing Iowa, over 30 miles away.
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Prairie DU Chien
Wis
Marquette
Iowa
Edward Farrell
Mississippi River
Point Pleasant
W. Va
Ohio River
Farrell
G. H. Bakke
State Secretary of Transportation
Wisconsin
Lansing
State CEO Rapped In Audit by Smith
Des Moines based audit by State Auditor Lloyd Smith flags considerable laxity in paying claims at the Office of Economic Opportunity. For the year ended June 30 receipts totaled 135,341 and disbursements 99,221. recommendation calls for prompt presentation of all claims to ensure accurate current-period expenditures.
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Des Moines
SDPA
Lloyd Smith
State Office of Economic Opportunity
Smith
Edgewood Man Dies During Heart Surgery
Jon White, 31, of Edgewood died Tuesday during heart surgery at University Hospitals in Iowa City. He had resigned six weeks earlier due to illness and was previously parts manager at Westerlon Implement Co. Survived by wife Marlene, son Perry, parents Emmet and Mrs. White of Guttenberg, two brothers Ronnie and Ricky, and three sisters. Services Friday at 1:30 p.m. at the Congregational church. friends may call Appleton funeral home.
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Edgewood
Jon White
University Hospitals
Iowa City
Westerlon Implement «Co
Marlene
Perry
Emmet White
Guttenberg
Ronnie
Navy
Ricky
William Lundt
Gary Liefieldt
Fred Wade
Clinton
Congregational Church
Appleton Funeral Home
Warn Business Men About Solicitation
Iowa attorney general warns business men about mail solicitations from California publishers that resemble IBM bills for an advertising directory. The office investigates potential mail fraud, noting the cards could mislead recipients into paying for non existent yellow pages advertising.
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Des Moines
UPI
Iowa
California
Julian Garrett
IBM
Garrett
Attorney General's
Atlanta
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