Dean Named in Gambling Probe Touches Major Figures
Six football figures are linked to a U S probe with Jerome Dizzy Dean also named in a $6000 payoff claim. Dawson says he met Dean through a Detroit acquaintance and that he has no relation to him. Devaney denies betting and says he learned nothing of the investigation.
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Devaney
Nebraska
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State setback in price fixing suit against oil firms
Iowa suffered a setback in its asphalt price fixing case as U S District Judge William C Hanson limited claims to incidents after December 6 1962. The state sought damages dating to 1950 but older claims remain barred by the statute of limitations. The ruling could reduce potential damages though specific totals were not set. The suit alleges conspiring to fix asphalt prices for state and local governments and to divide the market among defendants. Originally 21 firms were named. settlements reduced the number.
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William C. Hanson
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Accident Halts Cedar Rapids Police Recruit Before Start
Phillip L. Hesseltine a 25 year old Vietnam veteran who qualified for Cedar Rapids police was set to be sworn in but a water department accident cost him two fingers. He may not meet physical requirements and plans to report after healing though he has already resigned. Eight recruits were sworn in by the mayor.
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Saigon Battle Updates Count U S Helicopters Downed
Saigon reports three U S helicopters shot down and total losses reaching 1 448. South Vietnamese forces recount 15 of their men killed at Ba To with 16 guerrillas found dead. Detachments near the demilitarized zone claim 20 enemy killed while U S troops tally 73 North Vietnamese dead after an eight hour fight. one American dead and six wounded.
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Breakin at Cedar Rapids Apartment Reports $565 Loss
Cedar Rapids man Christopher Huber reported his apartment was entered while he was away last weekend. Stolen items included a camera 100 record albums a passport and about 30 posters totaling about 565 dollars.
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Stockholm Population Decline Reaches 7700 Loss
Stockholm Sweden population fell from Nov 1 1968 to June 20 1969 by 7700 people. Current population of Stockholm proper stands at 750000 as city faces continued shrinkage.
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Sweden
UPI
City moves to raise dog pound fees in Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids city council gave first reading to an ordinance increasing dog pound charges. Impound fee rises to 5 dollars, daily kenneling up to 1.25 dollars, and rabies shot to 6.50 dollars. Animal Warden Charles Lockhart cited rising costs and said rabies shot price matches local veterinarians.
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Charles Lockhart
RTA Bus Fare Box Stolen With $203.85
The Regional Transit Authority reports a bus fare box valued at $203.85 was stolen December 22 after being removed from a bus by RTA staff. The box contained two days of receipts and was taken from a cart at the bus barn.
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Regional Transit Authority
Not Much Place for New Iowa Symbol on Highways
IA state symbol may not appear widely on interstates or highway signs. State highway officials expressed doubt about legal or clear use on signs, noting it would be illegal to place the symbol on U.S. highway signs.
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Ames
Joseph Coupal, Jr
Coupal
U.S
Iowa symbol debate over state markers and road signs
State planners discuss using a clover leaf like symbol and slogan for Iowa markers. They consider rest stops and letterhead use while cautioning against placing the emblem on main highway signs to avoid driver confusion.
Columbus Gazette Announces Finalists for Young Columbus XIV
Parade magazine partners with TWA and local papers to run a circulation contest ending Feb 16. Eleven finalists will be chosen six from Cedar Rapids and Marion and five from Eastern Iowa. A three member panel will select winners with final judgment by the panel. Craig Wiebel, son of Mr and Mrs Herbert Wiebel, was Gazette's rep last year.
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Herbert Wiebel
Lowdon
Michael Collins sworn in as assistant secretary of state
Washington AP reports astronaut Michael Collins was sworn in on Tuesday as assistant secretary of state for public affairs, marking a transition from spaceflight to diplomacy and public communication roles.
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Michael Collins
Cottage Development at Lake Keomah Sparks State Debate
Oskaloosa realty firm Keomah Realty presses Iowa conservation to remove lake encroachment on 14 acres of abandoned railroad right of way along Lake Keomah. The plan to build 18 cottages triggers warnings of pollution and calls for AG investigation into a possible temporary injunction.
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Oskaloosa Realty
Iowa Conservation Commission
Iowa
Giants Beat Mets In 23-Inning Marathon
The May 31, 1964 game between the San Francisco Giants and New York Mets lasted 23 innings and seven hours and 23 minutes, ending with the Giants defeating the Mets 8 to 6.
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