Reasoner at Coe CollegeWarns of a Turbulent Era
CBS commentator Harry Reasoner spoke at Coe College to a capacity Cedar Rapids audience, lamenting United States drift in 1969. He faulted Congress and media for widening divides, warned about Vietnam policy, population pressures, and the country’s aging core institutions, and urged clearer use of technology and computers.
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Tuition battle looms as Iowa officials warn cuts hit many
The discussion centers on higher tuition as the main income increase for Iowa State University and related schools. ISU President Dr. Robert Parks warns current budget figures are insufficient to maintain quality. Officials and educators urge careful cuts, fearing enrollment limits and service reductions, with deaf and blind schools predicting significant impact on students next fall.
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Robert Parks
ISU
Bowen
School plans for academic upgrades and staffing cuts
The plan would beef up the academic area and likely eliminate all salary increases, with possible staff reductions. The measles outbreak's impact on the Vinton school is unclear, but a future enrollment rise is possible.
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Vinton School
Nab 2 Youths for Decorah Breakins
A pair of rural Decorah youths, 19 year old Dean Shutte and a 17 year old Winneshiek county resident, face charges of breaking and entering in connection with a February 1 theft at the Jack and Jill store in Decorah. Several cases of beer were taken.
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Dean Shutte
Winneshiek County
Boat Crash Bill Passed by House
Des Moines report says a House vote of 110 to 4 approved a measure to penalize boaters involved in collisions who fail to aid injured persons. The bill, sponsored by the Conservation and Recreation Committee, would levy up to a $1000 fine and a year in jail before moving to the Senate.
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House Conservation and Recreation Committee
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Youth Charges Manhandling By Police After Arrest
A Cedar Rapids youth, Larry Buck, filed a complaint with the human rights commission alleging police manhandling outside a supermarket. Buck, aged 19, was charged with fighting and resisting arrest. Morrison, 18, was attacked outside the Eagle store. Police officers Kelchen and Pratt report Buck struck Morrison and refused to enter the squad car after they separated the youths.
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Carl Morrison, Jr
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School Bus Speed Bill Clears House
DES MOINES Iowa lawmakers passed a bill allowing school buses to travel up to 60 mph on interstates and four lane primary highways. The record includes arrests, alleged store beating, and a March trial date for Buck on charges of fighting and resisting arrest with additional assault and battery counts.
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Des Moines
UPI
Iowa
Morrison
Buck
Funds Cut by Finch Over School Desegregation Standards
Washington welfare secretary Finch cut off funds to three Southern school districts in South Carolina Arkansas and Tennessee for failing to meet desegregation standards. Earlier he had halted funds to five other districts on January 29. No grace period was announced Thursday.
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South Carolina
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Tennessee
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Iowa Legislature Coverage On KCRG TV Channel 9
Frank Nye reports on Iowa's Legislature during 5 30 and 10 pm news on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The program airs on KCRG TV Channel 9.
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Iowa
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