Auto safety rules raise pedestrian deaths says Peltzman
Detroit API professor Sam Peltzman argues stricter auto safety standards may not reduce deaths. He claims safety devices shift risk to pedestrians, with overall traffic fatalities unchanged or slightly higher due to riskier driving. He cites the 1966 Motor Vehicle Safety Act and notes drivers’ greater risk taking.
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Detroit
API
Sam Peltzmai
Peltzman
University of Chicago
Tak
Probe ties Iowans' Kansas killings to Salina night club visits
Salina police said two Iowa women may have dated in Salina about six weeks before their deaths. Cheryl Young 21 and Diane Lovette 19 were tied to a Nov. 28 visit while en route from Fort Madison to Denver. A 3-year-old boy, Guy Young, died from shotgun wounds and exposure. the women were found on the second floor of an abandoned farmhouse near Hill City.
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Salina
Kan
Iowa
Kansas
Cheryl Lynn Young
Diane Lynn Lavette
Darrell Wilson
Guy William Young
Hill City
Chief Wilson
Fort Madison
Denver
Wilson
Labels Harm Children Can Face From Classifications
A HEW report from Vanderbilt University experts argues labels like handicapped or delinquent often harm children more than help by masking real needs. Cases show how records omit crucial context such as abilities, home life, or talents, though some labels may direct services.
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Washington
UPI
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Jane
Vanderbilt University
Nicholas Hobbs
Cancer Crusade Special Gifts Division Opens
David Cohn chair man of the Linnenunty Cancer crusade told a kickoff meeting that there is no arm-twisting in the special Gifts division and that commitment is needed to conquer cancer. Rob Nance and Richard D. Cassabaum urged business leaders to boost contributions, aiming to wipe out cancer in our lifetime. Cassabaum listed six captains heading teams as J Bernard Rehnstrom is vice-chairman for a division slated to complete by Feb 28.
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David Cohn
Linnenunty Cancer Crusade
Cohn
Peoples Bank
Rob Nance
Crusade
Cassabaum
Donald Harrelson
David M. Clark
Jack Stuhr
Russ Jensen
Harald Sehsefer
John Naber
J. Bernard Rehnstrom
Huntsmen Convicted in Italian Depot Sentry Negligence
Verona Italy a UP military court convicted 18 officers and soldiers of neglecting sentry duty at an ammunition depot to go rabbit hunting. Gunfire caused an explosion with $130 000 damage. One lieutenant was acquitted of triggering the blast. Sentences ranged from 50 days to 14 months and seven were demoted.
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Verona
Italy
Remy
Prohibit DOT Members From Public Office in Iowa Senate Bill
Iowa senators introduce a bill to bar DOT commissioners from holding other public offices. The measure targets at least two current DOT appointees, Donald Gardner of Cedar Rapids and Allan Thoms of Dubuque, who hold part time posts on local boards. Gardner plans to resign the Cedar Rapids airport post. Thoms is a Dubuque city council member. The DOT begins operations July 1, with Gov. Ray nominating Gardner and Thoms for confirmation.
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Des Moines
State Department of Transportation
Iowa Senate
DOT
Robert Ray
Congress Pay Tied to Budget Surplus or Deficit
Rep James Collins proposes linking lawmakers pay to the federal budget balance. A deficit would trigger a 10 percent pay cut for Congress members, while a $2 billion surplus would yield a 1 percent raise. He also suggests a 10 percent cut for the President, Vice President, and cabinet.
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Washington
Congress
James Collings
Texas
Collins
Ford
Rockefeller
Collps
Discharged at Anamosa Reformatory for supervision lapses
Howard OBrien, medical technician at the Anamosa Men’s Reformatory, was terminated after an investigation found poor supervision of inmate Ronald Brewer. Warden Calvin Auger said OBrien escorted Brewer outside eight times in four months and once misrouted an escort. Termination cited supervisory conduct, not connections to other inquiries. effective immediately.
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Anamosa
Howard O'Brien
Ronald Brewer
Calvin Auger
the Gazette
O’brien
Reformatory
Jeaat
Auger
O'Brien
Herbert Pennock
BCL
Suit Challenges Iowa City's Use Of Denver Boot
University of Iowa graduate student John W. Baker sues Johnson county district court over Iowa City's use of the Denver boot to seize his car for back parking fines. He alleges placement without prior notice after a one hour parking stay on January 25 and seeks 4000 in damages. City officials declined comment while noting the boot targets cars with improper parking or meter violations and prior unpaid tickets.
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OWA City
Iowa City
Denver
Johnson County
University of Iowa
John W. Baker
Baker
Joseph Pugh
Judge Faces Familiar Face in Humbling Self Sentence
Sulphur Louisiana municipal judge EB M Thompson arrived ten minutes late to court after a police stop for driving 42 mph in a 30 mph zone. When his case was called he stepped down, pled guilty, and sentenced himself to a $17.50 fine.
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Sulphur
EB. W. Thompson
Convicts Help Blind Children in Vacaville Beeping Ball Project
Vacaville volunteers at the state's medical facility organize two daily shifts to produce beeping baseballs for sightless children. Inmates repair and assemble about 57 balls weekly, each with an audio system that beeps for easy detection and withstands repeated hits.
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Vacaville, Calif
UPI
Vacaville
Marion Fire Damages Chair and Furnace Motor
Firefighters were called to the Richard Stevens residence at 905 Orchard Drive around 3:50 am Saturday where an upholstered chair burned in the basement. Damage was limited to the chair and nearby shelves with smoke affecting the rest of the house. Another call came Friday afternoon to 1280 Ninth Avenue for a furnace motor overheated, with damage confined to the motor. The rest of the text lists local church services and a HUD housing allocation note from Washington.
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Marion
Richard Stevens
Orchard Drive
Ninth Avenue
Ash Wednesday Services Listed in Marion Churches
Two Marion church services are listed for Ash Wednesday. At Ascension Lutheran, the Rev Denny J Brake will speak on His Cup of Sorow at 7 30 p m. At Firet United Methodist, a study of Rath er Die Than Live on the book of Jonah will guide Lenten services with a 6 p m potluck supper preceding the study. YMCA schedule in Marion features family activities 1 4 p m in the gym and pool. Mr and Mrs Terry Harper sold their house at 1155 Twenty fifth Street to Mr and Mrs David Lathrop 2233 1/2 Third Ave Possession given Feb 1. The Harpers moved to Roanoke Rapids NC. Sale handled by Tommy Tucker Realty.
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Marion
Denny J. Brake
Ascension
Terry Harper
Twenty-fifth Street
David Lathrop
Third Avenue
Harpers
Roanoke Rapids
N.C
Tommy Tucker Realty
Marion area church services and pastors listed
Marion churches offer schedules with Antioch Church of Christ led by Pastor Lawrence W. Merritt holding Sunday school at 9 40 and Worship at 10 40 with sermon The road of Life Bethel Baptist at 1000 Eighth Avenue led by Reverend Calvin Thorpe hosts Sunday school at 3 30 Worship at 10 30 and evening service 7 30 with sermon What Is Prayer First Baptist at 2895 Fourteenth Avenue led by Reverend Lyle W. Lee Worship at 9 36 and Sunday school at 10 30 Grace Baptist at 449 South listed with service times and pastors
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Antioch Church of Christ - Marion Ymga
Lawrence W. Merritt
Bethel Baptist
Eighth Avenue
Calvin Thorpe
Carcell VanAnda
First Baptist
Fourteenth Avenue
Lyle W. Lee
Grace Baptist
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Peltaman
President's Council of Economic Advisors
Iowans
Kansas Town
Sulina
John
Bil
Hill
Cancer Crusade
Huntsmen
Mohldorf
Inn Bavaria
ESCE
Syracuseny
sSubini
Anthony Fee
Employees Reformatory
Orte
Ind Ave
Fifteentts Street
Don R Martin
Squaw Creek Baptist - Wilking School
Kertth W.jelmoland
Robins Faith Bible — Cornee of
Main and Mentzer
Ed Bateman
St. Joseph's Catholic
Fifth Avenue
John R. Gallagher
J. David Pepper
Thomas J. Kisting
Fourteenth Street
Robins Church of the Brethren
Second Street
Gene Barry
Church of Christ
Eighteenth Street
William Cain
Ascension Lutheran
Grand Avenue
Denny J. Blake
Lutheran Church of the Resurrection
Eighteenth Avenue
Ota A. Zwanziger
St. Paul’s Lutheran
Missouri Synod
Twenty Seventh Street
John D. Huber
First United Methodist
Glen W. Lamb
Gene Crossett, Jr
J. M. Steffenson
Prairie Chapel
United Methodist
Clive Cook
First Presbyterian
Twelfth Street
Jay A. Miller
Reformed Presbyterian
South
Fifteenth Street
John M. McMillan
Sun
Church of God
W. J. Kuryluk
United Seventh Day Brethren
Second Avenue
W. Allen Bond
LPL
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Council Bluffs
Davenport
Dubuque
Sioux City
Waterloo
Nate Ruben
HUD
Siegfried Line
Schmidt
Roer River
Ruhr
Rhineland
YMCA
The
Marion Churches
Gian Cleaners
Shirt Service
Blankets
3Rd St. SE
7Th Ave
Ray
Sotveday
Sos Pai
Norion Office Su
Mse
Attra
Mewk
Jow
Aun
Baily Soana Rerro Mart
16Th Ave
S. W
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