Van Allen Receives Royal Society Gold Medal
James A. Van Allen of the University of Iowa Physics and Astronomy Department wins the 1977 Gold Medal from the Royal Astronomical Society in London for space science work and magnetosphere radiation studies. He may travel to accept the award. The society notes his Explorer Pioneer II era observations and Jupiter studies.
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Woman held in shooting death of son
Imogene Rob erts Johnson, 22, a Des Moines resident and former Mesquakie Indian Settlement member, was held on $200000 bond on a murder charge for shooting her 18 month old son Jeremy at close range. The child died at Broadlawns Polk County Hospital after police restrained her during a domestic dispute at the family home.
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Family Trusted Newsroom Responds With Steady Guidance
The article frames the newspaper as a reliable ally offering steady counsel to readers. It emphasizes warmth, continuity, and a sense of community responsibility in its reporting and editorial stance.
TV listings tease frames with 1977 aid cut note
Friday night schedules include news, game shows, dramas, and movies across CBS ABC and local channels. On this date in 1977 the United States announced reduced aid to Argentina Uruguay and Ethiopia over rights violations.
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Alexandre Eiffel’s Designs Extend Beyond the Tower
The article notes Alexandre Eiffel built the tower named after him and also designed the frame for the Statue of Liberty and the Panama Canal locks.
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Turner urges Senate to defeat Panama Canal treaties
Iowa Attorney General Richard Turner wrote to every U S Senate member urging defeat of the Panama Canal treaties. He said he acts from oath to uphold the U S Constitution and critiqued Sen. Dick Clark and Maurice Van Nostrand, noting possible Senate candidacy plans. The letters were sent at state expense and included a pamphlet.
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Turner Denounces Appeasement in Panama Treaties
Turner argues against anti treaty lobbying and condemns Panama agreements as unconstitutional. He claims about 500 to 600 dollars of state funds were spent and asserts disposal of public property requires a House vote, noting no such congressional act is proposed.
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