Editor revisits Fred Friendly and press freedom
Hollywood veteran Fred Friendly, former CBS News president, remains a public voice on broadcaster independence. Now a Columbia professor and Ford Foundation adviser, he reflects on press freedom, noncommercial TV, and funds for Zoom and CPB supported programs.
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Television Listings and World Weather Highlights
Listings show Battenel Os Geographics News Weather and Spts with 4 News Weather editions. Includes 40-Love and American entertainment segments, Jeopardy, Scully, I Love Lucy style features, and ongoing programs like All My Children and Gilligan's Island. Weather updates accompany daily station segments.
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Ray Will Ask More Details On Cutbacks
Des Moines Governor Robert Ray plans to press Washington for details on federal cutbacks affecting farm social and municipal funds. He outlined concerns at a Monday news conference before departing for the National Governors Conference. He cited farm program cuts and reduced summer job funding as risking higher city crime and stalled sewer projects like Cedar Rapids, urging discretion to preserve effective programs while estimating Iowa’s lost federal funds.
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Robert Ray
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Iowa
Cyclist Could Face Negligence Under Horn Bill
Special to The Gazette Des Moines Iowa Rep Wally Horn filed a bill in the Iowa House that would deem a motorcyclist contributorily negligent if not wearing approved headgear and killed or head injuries occur in an accident. The measure contrasts with a Senate bill mandating helmet use. Horn plans to seek an amendment to the Senate bill.
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Iowa Senate approves street budget bill SF202
Des Moines Iowa municipalities would no longer file street budget reports with the state highway commission under SF202 passed 37 to 8 in the Iowa Senate. Cities would still maintain accounts for arterial and local street construction and reconstruction spending, with the bill moving to the House.
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Arab Guerillas Vow Revenge After Libyan Jet Downing
Arab guerillas were said to be preparing further strikes on Israeli targets worldwide as Libyan civilians perished when a Libyan airliner was shot down. Prime Minister Meir and Foreign Minister Eban defended Israel while US leaders considered delaying arms decisions. Libyan leader Khadafy attended funerals for 47 of the 106 dead in Benghazi.
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House Raises Pickup Truck Speed Limits
DES MOINES AP A bill to raise vehicle weight for trucks under speed limits passed 79 to 12 in the Iowa House. It would lift the minimum gross weight from 5000 to 10000 pounds and remove the freight carrying requirement, aligning with neighboring states and excluding school and commercial buses while exempting mobile homes.
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House
Rollin Edelen
Estherville
Ties in Both Classes Of Chess Tournament
The first Iowa Cedar Rapids Cyclone chess tournament sponsored by the Iowa State Chess Assn. ended with ties in both classes Sunday. More than 120 players competed in Cedar Rapids weekend events. Open division tie winners were Doug Eckley of Des Moines and Mike Slater of Moline. Middle division tie winners were Greg Slager and Lee Wells with listed street addresses.
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Bingo Bill Debate Is Set for Wednesday
Iowa senate moves into second year approving five special order bills before spring recess. SF 219 would allow senior citizens or underprivileged children to use school buses when not needed for school. SF 108 would legalize bingo games with a 9 am Wednesday hearing. SF 122 creates an Iowa Drug Abuse Authority. SF 196 establishes a state library department and a governor-appointed library commission. SF 115 adds safeguards for TRACIS information with a Monday hearing.
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Two Surprises Only One Nice For Ossian Man
Ossian resident OSSIAN-Frank Brogham treks home after his car stalls on a farm drive. He returns to find the car on the road shoulder and discovers a 250-pound dead sow in the trunk, a second surprise that ruins the day.
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Girls Injured In Intersection Crash in C R
Two Cedar Rapids girls suffered injuries Saturday when two cars collided at Blairs Ferry road and Council street NE. Victoria Swarzyk, 14, treated for sore ribs at St. Luke's and released. Jodie Mally, 10, knee laceration and head bump, did not seek care. Debra Anne Coyle, 19, charged with failure to yield at a stop.
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Council Street
Victoria Swarzyk
West Post Road
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Fourth Street
Carol E. Bergstrom
Judge Commission Bill Passes Senate
The Iowa Senate approved a measure to establish a seven member commission to hear accusations against district and associate judges. It would allow the Supreme Court to discipline or remove judges and was sent to the House by a 44 to 0 vote. A second bill cleared the chamber 34 to 10 permitting city residents near cities to petition for street and sewer improvements with special assessments if owners sign.
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Palo Man Hurt When Car Hits Sign
Palo man Charles Barker, 18, was injured Saturday afternoon when a car driven by Ronnie L. Millard, 18, both of Palo, struck a light pole and a no parking sign near Westwood drive and Belmont park way NW. Barker was treated at St Luke's hospital for a forehead laceration and released. Millard was charged with speeding and failure to have his vehicle under control.
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You're never too old to hear better Beltone offer
Chicago readers are invited to obtain a free non-operating model of Beltone's smallest hearing aid. The ad promises no cost or obligation, with the unit worn at ear level, weighing under a third of an ounce and wire-free. Write to Dept. 5764, Beltone Electronics Corp., 4201 W. Victoria, Chicago, IL 60646.
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Want ads help you find buy or sell quickly
Local classified line urges readers to use want ads for fast economical buying selling and searching services with a provided telephone contact 398 8234.
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Ray Vanderhoef Dies at Iowa City
Ray Vanderhoef 66 former Iowa City Chamber of Commerce president and Iowa Book and Supply operator died Sunday at University Hospitals after a long illness. An Iowa City resident since 1944 he belonged to Unitarian Universalist church Elks Rotary and NA College Stores. Survived by wife Minna son Peter daughter Mrs Gugliotta six grandchildren two sisters. Services Wednesday at 1 30 at George L Gay memorial gifts to Cancer Society.
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Pardeeville
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