Regents Approve Plan for 192 Married Student Housing
The Iowa Board of Regents voted to pursue 192 Hawkeye Apartments near Iowa City with a 40 year loan of 2.6 million. They seek definite financial commitments and interest rates, plan varied construction options, and compare brick veneer to concrete block and different window types while residents protest rent changes.
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East Iowans Named to Deans List at Iowa State
Iowa State College honors East Iowans on the Deans' List for the spring quarter with a 3.5 GPA after at least three quarters of study. Recipients include Dennis E. Blanchard Steven C. Meyers Harlan Mann Brandon Robert L. Bart ley Thomas Beshaw Roger Burns George Chadima Ellen Craft Stanley Long Terry Melt zer Douglas Sargeant and many others from Cedar Rapids Belle Plaine and surrounding towns.
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James Smith
Central City
Martha Meyer
Alberta Templeton
Clarence
Robert Hiller
Decorah
Philip Langerman
Fayette
Dean Cochran
Kenneth Kruempel
Maurice Miller
Independence
John Hughes
Willis Bywater
Iowa City
Raymond Venzke
Kalona
Richard Ross
Keota
Beverly Potter
Richard Retz
Manchester
Lois Ingles
Maynard
Dale
Larry M. Delfs
Ray Whitmore
Toledo
David McMillan
Traer
Gilbert Roderick
Curtis Sander
Waukon
Keith Chapman
West Branch
Karl Voelkel
Williamsburg
Ottumwa naval air station eyed for temporary college use
Iowa boards study Ottumwa site as potential temporary campus for a new state educational institution. University president Virgil Hancher notes current buildings would only serve briefly and new facilities would be needed if expansion proceeds. City plans to gain title to the station buildings by October 1959 and push for a two year college extension.
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Legion Post to Elect Officers in Monday Meeting
The American Legion post will elect officers Monday evening with two candidate slates competing for leadership. Voters will choose among two sets of nominees for key posts.
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Former Head of Iowa State Dies
AMES AP Dr. Charles E Friley 70 former president emeritus of Iowa State college died at home after about six weeks illness He was Iowa State’s 9th president serving 1936 to 1953 He came to the college in 1932 as dean of science and held multiple posts in Texas A M and at Columbia University before Iowa State
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Winneshiek Roadwork Projects Scheduled for Bid Lettings
Special to The Gazette Decorah roadwork projects list bid lettings for summer including 4.4 miles on the old stage road and 4.4 miles on the farm to market road west of Frankville on July 22. A September 16 letting covers 7.8 miles of the middle Calmar road. Right of way efforts begin in two weeks with ongoing Ossian Festina blacktop work due to wrap in August and a one mile old stage road section to finish also in August. Poleline road improvements from the Orleans church corner to the Howard county line begin in ten days. Premiere of ESP on channel 9 at 8:00 Friday night.
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Vinton Man Hurt in Crash
Special to The Gazette. John Wenner, 22, of Vinton was seriously injured in a one vehicle crash on highway 218 five miles west of here Thursday around 7 15 p m He is at University Hospitals Iowa City with a concussion fractured leg chest injuries and facial lacerations The pickup he drove rolled into a ditch after braking for a car that slowed then lost control Two passengers Russell Smalley and Dale Merchant were not injured.
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Guardsmen to face charges over flood duty vandalism
Guthrie County Sheriff Bennie F. Scheeder said he would charge two 19 year old Iowa National Guardsmen with malicious mischief for breaking a gas station window during flood duty in Guthrie Center. He noted blood and a bandaged hand found at the scene.
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Ice Cream Social Planned by Local Professional Club
Tama The Business and Professional Women's club hosts its second annual ice cream social Sunday on the lawn of the Robert Ingles residence.
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Mar-Mac Budget Up $17 000 For 1957 July Hearing
The Mar-Mac consolidated schools board will meet July 22 at the McGregor school to hear taxpayers on a budget estimate of 146,690 with an increase of about 17,000 over last year. Bonds and interest total 6,740. 1956-57 expenses were 133,813.60. The Clayton County board of education meets July 21 at the Elkader annex for a 32,065 budget, up 9,793.65 from 22,271.35 last year. 1956 expenses total 19,140.77.
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San Diego Patrolman Injured Directing Traffic
Quasqueton resident Jim Stark formerly from Quasqueton suffered face chest and arm injuries while directing traffic there recently. He is a patrolman and will be hospitalized for 2 to 3 weeks.
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Jim Stark
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Danforth Speaker Says College Students Spoiled
Douglas Knight, president of Lawrence College, Appleton Wisconsin, told 25 college teachers from 13 states at a Danforth religious seminar in Iowa City that today’s college students are not beat generation members but part of a spoiled generation. The seminar drew teachers to the University of Iowa.
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Religious Perspectives in College Teaching Discussed
Iowa center for continuation study hears Dr Knight urge educators to acknowledge their own role in shaping a “spoiled generation” and to seek new communities and common interests. He notes colleges, churches, and society must adapt to evolving educational and economic challenges.
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Reassessing U S Education Amid Sputnik Legacy
Dr Knight argues educators must reclaim responsibility and broaden understanding beyond comfort zones. He recalls Sputnik era naivety, warns against sudden shifts, and notes America’s diverse student body remains a global strength. He cites increased alumni and professional groups engaging in societal health issues.
Halverson-Giesen post installs new Legion officers
Halverson Giesen post No 266 of the American Legion installs new officers led by commander Darrel Dotzenrod and includes Norbert Ehler as vice commander Lee as adjutant Lynn Daker as finance Paul Dorenkemper as chaplain Jim Cutsforth as sergeant at arms and A N Huber as historian in CALMAR.
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