Philadelphia School Board President resigns amid teachers strike
William Ross, 73, who led the Philadelphia school board since December 1971, resigns amid a teachers strike that became a focal point of personal attacks. The walkout, now the nation’s second longest, follows pay and workload disputes and a $42 million district offer.
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Philly
Philadelphia
William Ross
Ross
Frank Rizzo
Philadelphia Federation of Teachers
PFT
Rizzo
Newark
N.J
Gazette Telephone Numbers
The notice lists contact numbers for Auftrag Gazette departments including circulation subscription, news, sports, bookkeeping, and offices. It shows Marion office lines 398-8211 398-8333 398-8234 398-8222 398-8430 and hours for various services.
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Colt
Monthru
WontAds Mon Thru
Marion
Meany cool to Strauss effort to woo labor
Democratic National Chairman Robert Strauss sought to win back AFL-CIO support in Miami Beach but faced cool reception from Meany who said no formal role for the federation. Meany warned parties cannot take labor for granted as Nixon spoke to the federation council on economic problems.
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Miami Beach
Robert Strauss
Afl-Cio
George Meany
Strauss
Nixon
Democratic Party
Meany
al Barkan
Labor Council
Guns Stolen From Cedar Rapids Home Valued at $1400
Herbert Shepard reports a theft of firearms from his Cedar Rapids residence between 5:30 and 8:45 p.m. Tuesday. Items stolen include a 12 gauge shotgun, a .22 caliber rifle, a 44 magnum revolver, two double barreled shotguns, and two 410 shotguns.
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Cedar Rapids
Herbert Shepard
Prairie ‘Drive
Iowa Prison Guard Stabbed by Inmate in Fort Madison
A shift captain at the Iowa penitentiary, Captain Don Menke, was stabbed in his office by inmate David Munz with a pencil point. Menke, 42, from Fort Madison, suffered a superficial side wound and was treated then released from the prison hospital. Munz, 23, of Dubuque County, and Jack Lenburg, 35, of Linn County, were later moved back to their cells and the security building. Munz was serving 10 years for breaking and entering.
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Fort Madison
Iowa Penitentiary
Don Menke
Menke
David ‘Munz
Dubuque County
Jack L. Lenburg
Linn County
Munz
State President of Eagles Lodge In C R Feb 28
An initiation for Hubert Potter, Waterloo, Cedar Rapids area president of the Iowa state Fraternal Order of Eagles, is set for Feb. 28 at the Cedar Rapids Eagles clubroom. Potter joined in 1942 and rose to state president in 1972. he will discuss the Golden Eagle fund and other humanitarian programs.
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Hubert Potter
Waterloo
Iowa State Aerue
Order of Eagles
Cedar Rapids Eagles Lodge
Eagles
Seventh Avenue SE
Potter
Golden Eagle Fund
Waterloo Aenue
Eagle
Strawberry Point
Millions Quit Smoking in Japan in 1972
The government tobacco monopoly says more than 9.8 million Japanese smokers, about 30 percent, quit during 1972. The figure reflects a major drop in smoking prevalence amid anti smoking efforts.
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Tokyo
Theft of $3.5 million stock certificates reported
Ten years ago a theft case was reported involving an elderly widow whose stock certificates valued at 3.5 million dollars were stolen. The incident prompted police to investigate and determine possible suspects and motives.
Services Set For T. E. Furnish
Thomas E. Furnish 59 of Fairfax a painting contractor and former Cedar Rapids resident died after a short illness in Cedar Rapids hospital. Survived by wife Eleanor a daughter Mrs Henry Le Febvre Colorado Springs and four sons Thomas Jr Cedar Rapids James Ely Charles Randy. Services Friday 10 30 at Calvary Baptist Church with burial Cedar Memorial. Masonic rites Thursday Stewart funeral home.
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Eleanor
Henry LeFebvre
Colorado Springs
Colo
Thomas, Jr
Cedar Rapids
James
Ely
Charles
Randy
Calvary Baptist Church
Harry Enger
Cedar Memorial Cemetery
Stewart Funeral Home
Stewart's
Semi Finalists Named in Young Columbus Event
Eleven Eastern Iowa youths are semi finalists in the Gazette contest to pick two representatives for the Young Columbus XVIII trip to Germany and Romania. Judges will select two finalists and two alternates. finalists depart April 19 and return May 1.
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Young Columbus
Krumm
Keswick
Steve Nurre
Greeley
Gene Wiltgen
Calmar
Fire devastates Xeropotamou Monastery on Mt Athos
A fire at Xeropotamou Monastery on Mt Athos in Saldonica Greece destroyed scores of ancient icons and sacred scrolls. Monastic authorities assess the damage as a major loss to the religious collection and cultural heritage.
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Saldonica
Greece
Xeropotamou
Mt. Athos
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U.S. Department of Labor
Asst. Labor
William Usery
Florida
Afl-Cio Executive Council
United Labor Committee of
Edward Feehan
Gazette
Iowa
Eagles Lodge
C.R
Bonzai
1St Ave
John Wieland
Coggan
Monty Hillman
Coralville
Tom Hoffner
Clarence
Doug
Ministry of Deliverance
St. SW
Carroll Cosmetics
Tey
Cpt Et
America
Femist
Gillette Foamy
Rype Orsne
Rewuleg
Ec Ee
Woolworth’s
Bank Americard
St. SE
Steagen
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