G.O.P. Ag Dept Under Fire in Iowa Controversy
Des Moines AP report details turmoil in Iowa Agriculture Department as Liddy leads purge and faces accusations of religious bias. Civil service reform discussions rise with calls for protecting state workers from political influence amid broader partisan debate.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Department of Agriculture
Kenneth Owen
L. B. Liddy
Dennler
Owen
Ian
Jand
Liddy
Dewnler
Agriculture Department
Iowa lawmakers push Vietnam veteran relief measures
A string of bills advanced in the Iowa Legislature addressing Vietnam era veterans. Proposals include extending property tax exemptions, rent free newsstand space, and pension considerations for police and firefighters. Several measures call for amending the state constitution on reapportionment and voting age, with multiple bills moving to the house for further action.
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Iowa
SFI
U.S
Senate
Kibbie and Walsh
Gaudineer
Kibbie
McIntyre
Conklin and Lee
Busch
HIBS
Cochran
Ms Bire
Malley
Miller
Burlington
HFS
Johnson
van Nostrand
Tama City Council Grants Pay Raises for City Workers
The Tama city council approved retroactive raises starting Jan 1 for police chief Leonard Jantzen and other police, street, water, cemetery, and clerical staff. Salaries rise with adjusted monthly figures and hourly rates, with overtime still paid for some posts. The measure also increases several related positions and a clerk’s pay.
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TAMA
Leonard Jantzen
John Kriegel
Duaine Rupp
Jim Sorensen
Lyle Edwards
Leslie Metz
Harry Anderson, Jr
LaVerne Prusha
Richard Braye
Richard Ervin
John Krezek
Krezek
Bess
Ingles
iRapids
Board For
Regents
Criticizes Lack of Change In School Aid Formula
The governor urged equitable division of general school aids among community colleges vocational schools and elementary secondary students sparking criticism from C W Anthes and the state board of public instruction who warned it would dilute local district aid. State Supt Paul Johnston noted funds recognize needs but tax relief may require tax increases. Governor Hughes cited historic state outlays and urged tax revision, directing the legislature to study Dr James A Papke’s report from the 1965 tax study.
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Perrin
Jonathan Richards
Red Oak
Community College
C. W. Anthes
West Union
State Board of Public Instruction
Hughes
Iowa
James A. Papke
Monticello Man Dies While Driving Auto
Special to The Gazette John Nick Peiffer 68 of Monticello died of a heart attack while driving one mile southeast of Monticello on highway 38 Saturday morning. His car left the road and went into a ditch. Tim Kuhn of Scotch Grove, who had been following the Peiffer car, found him after noting erratic driving.
First Aid Class Planned in Sigourney by John Wallerich
A standard first aid course will be offered again this year by John Wallerich. Open to anyone aged 16 or over, the class will begin with a planning session Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the Keokuk county courthouse courtroom.
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John Wallerich
Keokuk County
Set Chemistry Physics Summer Work at Luther
Luther college in Decorah received 13370 dollars from the National Science Foundation to fund summer programs for high-ability students. The chemistry course runs June 12 to July 21 under Dr Walden L Heine and Dr George E Knudson with 24 graduates. the physics program, led by Dr David T Nelson and Dr Dennis E Barnaal, studies the Einstein theory of relativity with 20 participants.
East Iowans in University of Iowa Band Clinic
Iowa City reporters note the University of Iowa symphony band opened its 10th annual band clinic with a concert. East Iowans directed by Prof. Frederick C. Ebbs include Cedar Rapids Shery Boyle Joanne Cerveny John Hunt James Kluesner Ely Ted Biderman Fairfax Fern Goddard Independence Hal Kuhn Iowa City Linda Burmeister JoAnne Housel Susan McComas Mary Mielnik Stephen West Lone Tree Ray Krueger Mr. Vernon William Henley Sigourney Carolyn Weidlein.
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Iowa City
Iowa Symphony
Iowa
JoAnne Housel
Susan McComas
Mary Mielnik
Stephen West
Lone Tree
Ray Krueger
Mr. Vernon
William Henley
Sigourney
Carolyn Weidlein
Statewide advisory committee on teacher education meeting set
A two day meeting of the statewide advisory committee on teacher education and certification is scheduled for Monday and Tuesday at Holiday Inn North in Des Moines. Attendance of more than 35 school administrators is expected.
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Advisory Committee On
Holiday Inn North
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le Mars
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