Coupal to Testify in Washington on Truck Size Rule
Iowa highway commission reversed course and will send director J R Coupal Jr to Washington to testify before a congressional committee on larger trucks and buses on interstates. Gov Robt Ray supported Coupal appearing while acting chair Derby Thompson and Commissioner Robert Barry opposed initially but agreed after Schwengel explained the need for expert input.
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William O. Gray
Cedar Rapids
Iowa Highway Commission
Robert Ray
Gray
Bernard Mercer
Des Moines
Joseph R. Coupal, Jr
Iowa
AMES
J. R. Coupal, Jr
Washington
Coupal
Fred Schwengel
Schwengel
Commission
Derby Thompson
Burlington
Robert Barry
Danbury
Thompson
Barry
Highway Commission
Opens a School for Fishmongers in Tokyo
Hiromasa Oikawa, director of the Kanto Cooperative Union of Marine Products Dealers, opens a two year school for fishmongers with about 150 enrollees. The curriculum covers dietetics cooking public health and customer service to address knowledge gaps in the trade.
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Tokyo
Hiromasa Oikawa
Kanto Cooperative Union of Marine Products Dealers
Veterans Master Index Lists 31 Million Names
The Veterans Administration announces a master index containing about 31 million names of veterans. The record set aims to streamline access to veteran records and services, with officials stressing privacy safeguards and ongoing updates to the database.
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Veterans Administration
Forests cover large area in Kentucky state
Large Forests Kentucky 12 million acres nearly half the land area. Want ads offer a way to buy or sell items using classified notices in the paper.
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Kentucky
Cedar Rapids Gazette 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 52406. Night edition and Sunday six issues cost 1.70 a month or 16 a year. Afternoon editions and Sunday seven issues cost 1.85 a month or 17 a year. No mail subscriptions in areas with Gazette carrier service. The Associated Press holds exclusive republication rights for local news and AP dispatches.
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the Gazette Co
Third Ave. SE
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
U.S. Territories
Associated Press
Area Ten board tackles pay limits and building costs
The Area Ten board criticized the state pay cap remarking it harms community colleges. Superintendent Ballantyne faced questions over expenses and opportunities abroad. Phase I Bowling Street building costs rose to 170503.18 with 88.2 percent paid. occupancy slated for September. Three new 1969-70 contracts were awarded and officers reappointed.
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Jensen
Ballantyne
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Bowling Street
Modern and Path Inc
Universal Climate Control Co
College School Board Hikes Lunch Prices and Sets Budget Hearing
The College Community school board on Tuesday raised some school lunch prices and scheduled a public hearing on the 1969-70 budget. Single lunches stay at 35 to 55 cents. five lunch tickets rise to 1.60 for grades 1-3, 1.85 for grades 4-12, and 2.60 for adults. A budget hearing is set for 8 p.m. July 22. The board reappointed Glenn Selzer as secretary, filed his annual report, and named official depositories for 1969-70. A carpeting contract for the intermediate school was awarded to Ture Art Carpet Sales for 4,689.43. Linda Middleton was named a teacher associate.
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The
College Community School Board
Glenn Selzer
Selzer
First Trust and Savings Bank of
Ely
Fairfax State Savings Bank
United State Bank of Cedar Rapids
Swisher Trust and Savings Bank
Farmers State Savings Bank of
Marion
Linda Middleton
Mill Reduction Approved by Vinton Town Council
VINTON The town council approved a budget of 1,769,974 for the coming year with a two-mill levy reduction to 27.699 from 29.865 despite a higher total budget. A public hearing is set for July 22, and the council urged youths to register bicycles at the police station with a 25 cent fee and a copy of the ordinance issued to registrants.
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Vinton
Tragic Memories For GI Returnee
At McChord Field Washington an Army specialist recalls the Vietnam War's toll as he returns from the 814 troop withdrawal. Spec 4 Mike Schaming 21 of Pittsburgh says two close friends were killed in combat and eight high school friends had died before he enlisted.
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Mcchord Air Base
Wash
Vietnam
Nixon
Mike Schaming
Pittsburgh
Schaming
Guard Forgot To Stay There INDIANAPOLIS Fourth of July escape
AP report about Harvey Cramer who needed access to his downtown Indianapolis office on the Fourth of July. A security guard let him in, but could not be found when he tried to leave. Police summoned the fire department. Cramer exited via a second floor window onto a fire truck ladder.
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Indianapolis
Harvey Cramer
Cramer
Blaze damages oil exploration ship at sea caused by welding torch
An explosion and fire aboard an oil exploration ship docked for refueling caused about 250000 dollars in damage. No serious injuries were reported. A coast guard spokesman said the blaze began when a crew member used a welding torch near a kerosene cable used in ocean floor oil exploration.
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Atlantic City
UPS
Coast Guard
Gunman Robs Bank in Chula Vista for Pesos and Cash
In Chula Vista California an armed robber stole 2700 Mexican pesos and an undetermined amount of U S cash on Tuesday. No injuries were reported and no suspects are in custody. Police initiated an investigation and reviewed nearby surveillance footage.
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Chula Vista
Calif
U. S
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Joe
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Area Ten
John Alderson
Anamosa Reformatory
Richard T. Tyler
Phyllis Jones
Kenneth Kupka
Robert Bunn
College School Board
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Springmaid
Killian
Rce
Kubias
3Rd Ave
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Lindale
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