Media Barons Grip on News Faces Federal Action
FCC officials Nicholas Johnson and James Hoak argue in the Iowa Law Review that U.S. news could be concentrated in a few owners across TV radio and newspapers. They urge antitrust action to separate network production from distribution and to enforce one outlet per market rules to protect diversity and public access.
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Owa
Nicholas Johnson
Federal Communications Commission
Johnson
FCC
James M. Hoak, Jr
Iowa Law Review
U.S
Johnson and Hoak
University of Iowa College of Law
U.S. Supreme Court
U.S. Department of Justice
Commission
Nixon
Congress
Hughes Won’t Halt Massachusetts Presidential Bid Effort
Iowa Senator Harold Hughes says he will not block or endorse the Massachusetts Hughes for President group. He expects a decision on his candidacy by late this year or early next year and will study Massachusetts law to see if his name needs to appear on the ballot. He added the Massachusetts effort would proceed without his direct action if the group continues.
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Des Moines
UPI
Harold E. Hughes
Iowa
Massachusetts
John F. X. Davoren
Hughes
Democratic State Central Committee
Norpel Wears Mason Ring To Return Lost Item
Iowa legislative notes recount Rep. Richard Norpel showing a Masonic ring at the Statehouse after it was found by Carl Jacobs of Iowa Electric Light and Power Co. The ring was returned to Norpel and worn briefly. Also noted is Senate debate over the Iowa Iowa State football bill with chair Arthur Neu and Sen. Rudy Van Drie.
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Norpel
Mason
ES Moines
Iowa House
Richard Norpel
Bellevue
Carl Jacobs
Iowa Electric Light and Power Co
Maquoketa
Statehouse
Jacobs
Power Company
Arthur Neu
Carroll
Senate Higher Education Committee
Senate
Rudy van Drie
Ames
van Drie
Three Injured In Swisher Two Car Collision
Three passengers suffered injuries Saturday night in a two car crash one mile east of Swisher on the Swisher blacktop. Clifford Ort 21 of Ainsworth pulled onto the road and hit James Fifield 23 of Cedar Rapids. Both drivers were unhurt. Passengers included Keith Myers 17 Cedar Rapids in good condition Nicholas Redlinger 15 Keota in fair condition and Willie Riemer 17 Keota released after treatment.
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Iowa City
Swisher
Clifford Ort
Ainsworth
James Fifield
Cedar Rapids
Keith Myers
Fifield
University Hospitals
Ort
Nicholas Redlinger
Baritone Michael Christopher to give senior recital at Cornell
Denver baritone Michael Christopher will perform a senior recital at Cornell College in King Chapel at 7 30 p m on Tuesday February 16. The program is open to the public free of charge. Christopher studies under John Dietz and this recital satisfies part of the bachelor of music degree in performance.
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MT. Vernon
Michael Christopher
Denver
Cornell College
King Chapel
Christopher
John Dietz
Sullivan Rites Stated Tuesday
Sioux City AP Charles Sullivan 63 dies of apparent heart attack after speaking at a lawmakers meeting. Funeral at Sioux City Baptist Church on Tuesday. Sullivan served in Iowa Senate first term after 1967 69 House term. Governor Ray sets date for special election within five days. election within 10 days of the announcement. Republican and Democratic parties may call a precinct officers convention to nominate. Sullivan owned nursing homes and was a cosmetics and jewelry distributor.
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Sioux City
Sioux City Baptist Church
Charles Sullivan
Sullivan
Iowa Senate
Iowa
Robert Ray
Ray
Iowa Tax Commission
Two Car Crash Hospitalizes Three In Iowa City
A two car collision on Highway 218 at the Swisher intersection left three people in University hospitals. Mrs Marilyn Blaha 35 of Amana and her son John 12 were in serious condition with two other Blaha children uninjured. Kay Duhlmann 20 of Blairstown a passenger in the Otero car was in fair condition.
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Iowa City
Swisher
Highway Patrol
Marilyn Blaha
Amana
Blaha
Andrew Otero
Cedar Rapids
Iowa Court to Create a Court Administrator Post
Iowa Supreme Court ready to establish a court administrator to unify staff control. The Institute of Judicial Administration recommends a high prestige role with pay similar to district judges. Chief Justice Moore aims to pursue funding and legislative approval.
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Des Moines
Iowa Supreme Court
Institute of Judicial Administration
Iowa Court
Judicial Statistician
Institute
C. Edwin Moore
Will Seek New Trial In Sporer Arson Case
Wapello County Attorney Sam Erhardt says he will seek a new trial in the arson case against Fred Sporer, the county Democratic chairman. A jury deadlocked after 24 hours of deliberation, with Sporer 41, charged with arson and conspiracy in a blast that destroyed Fred's Auto Supply last summer.
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Ottumwa
UPI
Wapello County
Sam Erhardt
Fred Sporer
Erhardt
Sporer
Fred
Want Ad Seeks Space for Unwanted Items
Local classifieds urge residents to clear clutter by placing want ads offering unused items for sale or barter. The appeal highlights simple listings and quick turnover for extra storage and budget relief.
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Westinghouse Broadcasting Co
Johnson and
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RUSCO
Pee Window Company
Eighth Avenue
Don Ament
Ron Woodee
Jerry Williamson
Mike Chiafos
Frank Nye
Keota
Willie Riemer
SEN
Dale Carnegie
Texas Ave
N.E
Kenneth Burger
American Finance Corporation
3Rd Avenue
S.W
American Finance
First Avenue SE
Town & Country Shopping Center
Harrison Weber
Iowa Daily Press Assn
Washington, D. C
Court
Crabb
Benda
W. R. Monroe, Jr
Lloyd F. Schmeiser
Burlington
Monroe
Frank Crabb
Kenneth Benda
Iowa Commerce Commission
Frank Means
Dick Witt
Assa
Lennox
RFC
Lennox Central Cooling
Ken & Taege, Inc
Second Ave
Second Avenue
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