Iowa highway commission faces test over bigger trucks
The Iowa state highway commission weighed its stance on larger trucks and buses using Interstates after two new members joined. Chairman Thompson signaled concern that freezing limits is not correct and the commission emphasized its duty to the public, not trucking interests, as Congress studies the issue.
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Schwengel
Robert Barry
Congress
U.S. Bureau of Public Roads
Iowa Commission
Coupal
Congressional Committee
Commission
Thompson
Lunar Plaque to Mark Moon Landing With Peace Inscription
After the Apollo 11 mission, a commemorative plaque will be left on the moon bearing the line Here men from the planet earth first set foot upon the moon July 1969 A.D. We came in peace for all mankind. President Nixon’s name will accompany the astronauts.
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U.S
United Nations
Earth
Richard Nixon
United States of America
Nixon
John F. Kennedy
Lyndon B. Johnson
Welfare protest camp in Des Moines draws mixed reaction
In Des Moines last week a camp-in on the state house grounds staged by welfare recipients including ADC mothers drew criticism. Governor Ray said protesters have the right to assemble but urged support for the work incentive program that lets ADC recipients keep more of their grant while working.
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Des Moines
ADC
Ray
Mothers For Dignity and Freedom
The
National Welfare Rights Organization
Congress
Vietnam
Capitol Hill
Lyndon Johnson
White House
The People's Forum Letter on Inflation and Local Aid
A reader criticizes Secretary Kennedy for pressuring banks on rates while Fed actions limit restraint. The note warns of possible double digit interest, calls for recession as a remedy, lists local groups and towns in Linn county, and thanks welfare families aided by church volunteers over five days.
Food Helpers Thank Linn County Volunteers
A community note thanks Jan Voss and many volunteers for aiding welfare families in Linn County during late checks. It cites Bob Adams as overseers and honors Grace Episcopal Church and its rector, L Michael, plus the Council of Churches First Lutheran Kenwood Park Presbyterian and local utility and appliance groups.
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Linn County
Jan Voss
Bob Adams
Grace Episcopal Church
Wichael
L. Jaston
Council of Churches
First Lutheran Church
Kenwood Park Presbyterian Church
Iowa Electric Light and Power Company
Barnett Appliance
Iowa General Assembly Ends With Notable Accomplishments
The Iowa General Assembly’s session ends with praise for integrity and promises kept. Highlights include higher truck licenses, more financial aid for students, no general tax increase, repeal of construction and advertising taxes, and a $22,000 appropriation for a new district highway patrol building near Oelwein.
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Iowa General Assembly
Bob Ray
Oelwein
District Highway Patrol
Oelwein Register
Banks urge Nixon to jawbone on inflation and curb borrowing
Treasury Secretary Kennedy faces bankers who urge the president to pressure corporations to slow borrowing to fight inflation. Bank leaders say they cannot act alone and warn higher rates could trigger a cycle. Kennedy plans talks with executives while dogma blocks broader jawboning.
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Treasury
David Kennedy
U.S
Kennedy
Federal Reserve Board
Ashington
Nixon
The
Manhattan
Kennedy-Johnson
Lemma
Bankers
Capitol Hill
Richard Nixon
ABM Debate Highlights Laird Helms Tensions in Senate
The article outlines a tense Senate Foreign Relations Committee session over the ABM program. Melvin Laird defended U S defensive aims against Soviet missiles while CIA Director Richard Helms testified on the Soviet threat and the halt after 60 to 65 launchers in a citywide Moscow defense scheme. The confrontation reflects broader debate on Safeguard ABM costs and efficacy amid changing political winds.
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Ashington
Senate
Pentagon
Melvin R. Laird
Richard Helms
Central Intelligence Agency
Laird
J. William Fulbright
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Helms
America
Minutemen
Moscow
Galesh
Nixon
Mel
City and County News Highlights From Cedar Rapids Area
Pre 1959 note records an Iowa City IRS office closure threat from the Chamber of Commerce. Cedar Rapids Marion Council of Churches totals May clothing drive at 9,780 pounds, over 62 tons collected. Rev Waldemar Argow elected president of Antioch College Alumni Assn in Ohio. Cedar Rapids aviation contest names top scorers Paul Jones and 1949 Johnny Williams. Cedar Rapids Hair Fashion show features 1949 styles with emphasis on shorter cuts before 350 in audience. Ames airport dedication draws 10,000 attendees as ceremony opens new municipal field. 1939 festival boost hopefuls for Cedar Rapids to gain national music renown begin with local high school competitions.
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Iowa City
Internal Revenue Service
Chamber of Commerce
Internal Revenue
Des Moines
Cedar Rapids-Marion Council of Churches
United Clothing Appeal
Paul Jones
Johnny Williams
Cedar Rapids
John Pavlis
Municipal
Dedica
Hawkeye music festival and DeMolay installation noted
A note recalls the 10 20 30 years ago column mentioning the Hawkeye music festival. It also corrects a Saturday Evening Post report about census samples and reports Edward Conrad being installed as master councilor of Linn Chapter No 900 DeMolay at Marion Golf Club.
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Saturday Evening Post
J. C. Furnas
Cedar Rapids
Edward Conrad
Linn
Marion Golf Club
No Smoke Quit All
A humorous NYT service piece outlines a spoof quit smoking regimen. It mocks extreme steps such as self punishment and bizarre methods, noting absurd consequences and urging readers to consider this a satire of powerful anti smoking advice.
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Cedar Rapids Gazette
the People's Forum
Marion
Fairfax
Lisbon
Hiawatha
Toddville
Robins
By Rowland Evans
Robert Novak
Publishers - Hall Syndicate
Dirksen
Marquis Childs
Fulbright
CIA
Leningrad
United Feature Syndicate
Childs
Waldemar Argow
Peoples Church
Antioch (Ohio) College Alumni Assn
Ames
Doe
Jege
George Clark
By Russell Baker
York
Mediterranean
New York Times Service
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