Hidden Toll of Marine Boot Camp Fatalities Prompt Debate
A New York Times Service report tracks approximately 30 deaths annually during basic combat training across the services, with the Marine Corps bearing nearly half. It notes 150 training fatalities in five years and examines the controversy over causes, autopsy access, and training safety measures.
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Washington
Warren John
Marine Corps
Florida Naval
Vietnam
Baltimore
Army
Navy
Air Force
John
Marine Corp
Corps
Sutton
Dollars for Scholars aims to honor top students in three high schools
The Dollars for Scholars program will award forty $50 prizes or certificates across three public high schools, recognizing students who make the biggest contribution to a single department in one of twenty areas. Winners and twenty alternates per high school will be chosen by department heads and staff. GPA in the area matters but is not decisive.
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PTS
Eugene Kadlee
France 71 wine predicted as best in 22 years
Paris reports the 1971 wine is predicted by Marcel Lugan of the Institut National des Appellations d Origine to be the best in 22 years and to age well for 15 years. A gold September harvest produced ideal grapes though June rain reduced yield by about 10 percent.
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Paris
UPI
France
Marcel Lugan
Institut National Des Appelations d’Origine
Logan
Social Security questions on hospital deductibles and benefits
The notice explains deductible rules for hospital stays over 60 days and confirms no current monthly benefit increase. It notes proposals to raise benefits and allow higher earnings, but states none have become law. The Cedar Rapids Social Security office contact is room 300 SGA building 122 Second Street SE telephone 366-2411 extension 43.
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Congress
Cedar Rapids
Musical Clinics Slated by Cedar Rapids Firm
Hiltbrunner's Music Co. Cedar Rapids will sponsor two instructional clinics for band members and directors. Dr. Lyle Merriman of the University of Iowa School of Music will lead the woodwind session Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. Prof. Paul Anderson of the university brass department will conduct the February 1 brass clinic. Both programs at Hillbrunner studios 116 120 Second Street SE have no admission charge.
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Hiltbrunner’s Music Co
Cedar Rapids
Lyle Merriman
School of Music
University of Iowa
Paul Anderson
Hillbrunner Studios
Second Street SE
Edwin Toms Earns Eagle at Court of Honor
Edwin A Toms III 15 will receive the Eagle Scout award at a Troop No 6 Court of Honor at First Congregational Church. He has earned 28 merit badges, held leadership roles, joined Order of the Arrow, and earned hiking, swimming, and camping honors including the 50 miler award. He attends Franklin Junior High School and plays trumpet in two bands.
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First Congregational Church
Edwin A. Toms III
Edwin A. Toms, Jr
Walnut Court SE
Cub Scouts
Boy Scouts
God and Country Church
Order of the Arrow
Amaquonsippi Trail
Illinois
Camp Wakonda
Philmount Scout Ranch
Cimarron
N. M
Franklin Junior High School
Afghan pheasants released in Texas Terry county
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department released 300 Afghan white winged pheasants in Terry county as part of a long range program to supply a new bird for hunters without interfering with native game bird numbers.
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San Angelo
Texas
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Terry County
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Parris Island
South Carolina
National Institute of Health
W. L. Sutton
Townson State College
Secretary of the Navy
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Marines
Killian
Mink
C.R. Firm
Edwin Toms
Edwin A. Toms Ill
Iowa City
Oxford
Killian’s
Lindale Plaza
Killians
Sycamore
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