Tarzan and Greek myth linked by Burroughs expert
Erling Holtsmark argues in a study that Tarzan as a modern myth echoes Odysseus and Aeneas, using Homeric codes of behavior. He notes Burroughs drew on classical styles while adapting myths, and Tarzan remains cinematic enough to invite films and comics, unlike some critics.
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Tarzan of the Apes
Edgar Rice Burroughs
Tarzan
Lord Greystoke
Africa
Odysseus
Aeneas
Erling B. Holtsmark
University of Iowa
Holtsmark
Burroughs
Norman
University of Utah
Hell
Homer
Hollywood
System expands parwanatal care across Iowa hospitals
The regional program created in 1973 links 136 Iowa hospitals with Level I and II centers and a statewide transport system using mobile isolette units to move high risk newborns. Dr. Hein says mortality among high risk babies declined as education expanded and care improved outside Iowa City.
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Hein
University
Iowa
Iowa City
Sioux City
Mason City
Ames
Des Moines
Waterloo
Cedar Rapids
Ottumwa
Dubuque
Davenport
Burlington
Mercy Hospital
University Hospitals
al Erenberg
University Hospitals Nurseries
Erenberg
Department of Health
Iowa consultants could save state $10 million
State Auditor Lloyd Smith urged tighter controls on consultant contracts after Iowa spent about $53 million on consultants over seven years. He proposed approvals by the Office of Planning and Programming and Executive Council, post audit verification, agency progress-pament reviews, executive council reporting, and licensure for firms transacting business in Iowa to ensure knowledge of state laws and qualifications.
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Lloyd Smith
Smith
Office of Planning and Programming
Executive Council
Iowa
Officials seek Iowa site for Job Corps
Iowa seeks a federal Job Corps center to aid youth unemployment with a site for 300 trainees. Centerville rejected a plan at Indian Hills Community College after opposition. other sites considered include Denison Waverly and Ottumwa while current Iowa youths travel to centers in Chadron Nebraska and Excelsior Springs Missouri.
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Iowa
Des Moines
U.S. Department of Labor
Department of Labor
Colleen Shearer
Job Service of
Shearer
Centerville
Indian
Denison
Waverly
Ottumwa
Springville Junior High Presents Two Short Plays
Springville Springville Junior High School presents Dear Gab by and Drag Race at 7 30 p m Friday in the high school gym. Admission costs 1 for students and 1 50 for adults.
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