Interagency Funds Debate Leads Iowa Hearing Monday
Iowa lawmakers prepare Monday briefing on federal aid for the disabled and the delay in an interagency agreement between the Department of Public Instruction and the new Department of Social Services. The focus is on maximizing federal matching funds and potential reorganization to streamline services.
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Des Moines
Legislative Interim Committee
Iowa
Paul Johnson
Maurice Harmon
Department of Vocational Rehabilitation
State Department of Public Instruction
Board of Control
Board‘of Social Welfare
State “ Parole Board
State Department of Social Services
Department of Social Services
Department of Public Instruction
Lee H. Gaudineer, Jr
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Gaudineer
New Attitude Toward Blind Sees National Praise
Kenneth Jernigan of Des Moines told a banquet at the National Federation of the Blind convention that a new professionalism replaces old attitudes hindering blind opportunities. He urged workers with the blind, many of whom are blind themselves, to push confidence and independence. Governor Hughes lauded Jernigan for building Iowa’s acclaimed blind program in a decade.
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DES Moines
National Federation of the Blind
Federation
Kenneth Jernigan
Jernigan
Harold Hughes
Iowa Commission
Police Force On Vacation Fuss Sparks City Ticket Row
Farley Iowa police chief Glenn Gibbs says both officers take voluntary vacations while a ticket surge dispute is resolved. Night Deputy Eugene Thomas helps at the disposal plant as protests from merchants grow over traffic warnings. Mayor Funke says tickets are warnings, not court appearances, and Gibbs will issue a statement soon.
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Farley
UPI
Glenn Gibbs
Gibbs
Eugene Thomas
Iowa
Thomas
Ralph Marolf
Tthe
la Verne Funke
The Cedar Rapids Gazette Publication Details and Rates
The Cedar Rapids Gazette established in 1883 by The Gazette Co. publishes daily and Sunday at 500 Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids Iowa 52404. Classified postal rates list carrier 65 cents for mail, Sunday edition 1.70 monthly 168 yearly, afternoon editions 1.85 yearly. No mail subscriptions in Gazette carrier areas. The Associated Press retains exclusive republication rights for local news and AP dispatches.
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Cedar Rapids
the Gazette Co
Third Ave. SE
Iowa
Cedarapids
Associated Press
Policy tempered on road tree cutting by federal bureau
The federal Bureau of Public Roads softened an earlier rule requiring cutting of trees four inches or larger within 30 feet of limited access highways. Under the revised policy trees can stay if protected by guard rails, a safeguard aimed at motorist safety. Iowa officials say some trees have been cut but not indiscriminately, and trees with aesthetic or historic value may be spared.
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AMES
Federal Bureau ‘of Public Roads
Bureau
Highway Commission
Ea. J. Medford
Medford
Iowa Highway Commission
Iowa
Decorah School Budget Up 10 Percent
Decorah school board approves 1968 69 budget totaling 1 328 785 a 10 7 percent rise from last year They also authorize a 13 980 grandstand purchase for the high school athletic field and approve contracts for two teachers Mrs Diane Bradley and Mrs Irma Targeson The annual board meeting is set for Monday.
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Decorah
Diane Bradley
Hanover Park
Inl
Irma Targeson
Cresco
Bradley
East Side School
Targeson
Hesper
New Post Offices in East Iowa Dedicated
Congressman John Culver attended dedication ceremonies in New Albin McGregor Garber Garnaville Earlville Grand Mound Worthington and Wheatland to unveil newly built post offices. He noted the facilities offer more space modern equipment and better service while signaling growth and progress for the communities.
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John Culver
New Albin
McGregor
Garber
Garnaville
Earlville
Grand Mound
Worthington
Wheatland
United States Capitol
Post Office Department
Washington
Culver
Police Car Is Missing In Wapello
Wapello city marshal leaves police car unlocked on Highway 61 at 2 am. Ralph McDowell says he and an deputy returned after 45 minutes to find the unmarked car missing with a loaded shotgun on the front seat and a two way radio.
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Wapello
UPI
Louisa County
Ralph McDowell
McDowell
Decorah Council Approves New Building Code
The Decorah city council approves a new building code incorporating the national fire code section. The fire chief recommends buying a new fire truck to replace an aging unit. A building permit is issued for the Eastern Star Retirement Home valued at $305 487.
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Decorah
National Fire Code
Eastern Star Retirement Home
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