Iowa teachers win Dorros Peace Trophy at NEA convention
Robert J. Gilchrist Linn-Mar junior high teacher and Iowa State Education Association president accepts the Dorros Peace Trophy from John Ryer NEA president during the Dallas convention. The award honors a teachers group for advancing world peace through education and Iowa’s ongoing program inviting Japanese teachers to Iowa schools.
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Robert J. Gilchrist
Linn-Mar
Iowa State Education Association
Dorros
John Ryer
National Education Association
NEA
Dallas
Lowa
YMCA growth plans told for Cedar Rapids area
Maurice Wilson executive director of the metropolitan YMCA told volunteers at kickoff meetings that 16.9 percent of Cedar Rapids area residents are served by the YMCA and that the figure should top 20 percent in five to 10 years. The final phase of a 3 million dollar capital fund campaign began with a breakfast session and a Victory Team kickoff to be held Friday noon at the Central Y.
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Cedar Rapids
YMCA
Maurice Wilson
Metropolitan Ymca
Y’s Capital Fund
Wilson
Victory Team
Y. Wilson
City survey shows 92 percent riders satisfied with service
The city released a survey on the current transit system citing 92 percent rider happiness. Age breakdown shows 12.6 under 18, 16.7 between 18 and 22, 26.3 between 23 and 35, 24.9 between 36 and 61, and 19.4 over 61.
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Lawrence Asaro
Berkeley Accused of Slowing Hiring Review
The University of California at Berkeley faces Department of Labor and HEW charges that it impeded a federal review of its hiring practices for women and minority faculty. The action allegedly violates anti-discrimination rules and risks a Navy research contract worth $1.5 million.
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Washington
University of California At Berkeley
Departments of Labor and Health, Education and Welfare
Navy
Marion survey finds bus riders satisfied with RTC service
A Marion survey shows most riders are satisfied with the Regional Transit Co service and a $22,000 yearly subsidy, rising to $24,000 next year. The study highlights high reliance on buses among elderly riders, route usage, and weekend shopping trips.
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Marion
Regional Transit Co
RTC
Len Brandrup Jr
Iowa City
Marion North
South
Brandrup
Marion City Council Hears Cable TV Ordinance Update
Marion council heard that the cable TV ordinance has been reviewed by a consulting firm and is being finalized by City Attorney Donald Hoskins. A public hearing date is to be set tonight for later this month. Mayor Grundy administered the oath to new patrolman Judson Stover of Anamosa, joining the 23 member Marion Police Department.
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Marion
Donald Hoskins
William J. Grundy
Judson Stover
Anamosa
Jones County
Stover
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