Obituary notices from Iowa communities detail multiple deaths
The notice lists numerous deaths including Rev. Daniel O'Sullivan of Waukon aged 83 and Lewis A Klosterman of Marion aged 62 among others. It provides birthplaces, residence histories, family survivors, burial details, and plans for services across Iowa locations such as Waukon Cedar Rapids Marion Davenport and Mon.
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Daniel O'Sullivan
Waukon
St. Francis Hospital
la Crosse
Wis
Kilgarvan
County Kerry
Ireland
Carlow Seminary
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
Wexford Catholic Church
Harpers Ferry
Riceville
Decorah
Cascade
Frederick Heles
Mount Olivet
Hanson
Hearing set on new plant for Iowa Illinois
The Iowa Commerce Commission schedules a July 18 hearing on Iowa Illinois Gas and Electric Co. plan to build the Louisa Generating Station south of Muscatine near Muscatine. Intervenors include the Community Action Research Group Muscatine Chamber of Commerce and Muscatine Development Corp.
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DES Moines
UPI
Iowa Commerce Commission
Iowa-Illinois Gas and Electric Co
Muscatine
Louisa
Commission
Community Action Research
Muscatine Chamber of Commerce
Muscatine Development Corp
Suspensions at Wilson Foods Over Personal Breaks
A group of Wilson Foods workers were suspended for what an employee called excessive personal relief. Restroom time added to breaks, with suspensions varying in length. Company and union officials said such actions are not unusual and have occurred before.
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Wilson Foods
Arrange Fresh Nectarine Wedges With Maple Syrup Sausages
Arrange fresh nectarine wedges with brown and serve sausages on a broiler pan. Brush with maple syrup and broil until sausages brown and heat through.
Iowa Gov Renames Board of Medical Examiners Members
Gov. Rob ert D. Ray renames Sheila Sidles Hal Hirleman and Frederick Hetzler to the Iowa Board of Medical Examiners for three year terms pending Senate approval. Sidles 52 Centerville co owner of a farm supply business and Centerville school board member. Hirleman 56 Cedar Rapids radiology specialist. Hetzler osteopathic surgeon Davenport Osteopathic Hospital board member.
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Des Moines
UPI
Robert D. Ray
Sheila Sidles
Hal Hirleman
Frederick Hetzler
Iowa Board of Medical Examiners
Senate
Sidles
Centerville
Hirleman
Cottage Grove Ave
Cedar Rapids
Hetzler
Davenport Osteopathic Hospital
Death of British media titan Viscount Rothermere
Viscount Rothermere aged 80 and longtime president and chairman of the Daily Mail and General Trust died Tuesday night at his London home. The death was announced Wednesday.
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London
UPI
Viscount Rothermere
The
Daily Mail and General Trust
Coin Operated Water Dispenser Traces to Alexandria
The first coin operated liquid dispenser appeared in Alexandria Egypt over 1 900 years ago. It provided dribbles of holy water to temple pilgrims who inserted a 5 drachma coin.
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Alexandria
Egypt
Northeast Iowa Area Vocational-Technical head ousted in secrecy
Calmar reports the Northeast Iowa Area Vocational-Technical School board dismissed Dr. Charles Joss after a nine hour executive session. Clyde Kramer named acting superintendent. The college serves 12 years and 1,200 students across 15 designated areas in the state.
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Calmar
Northeast
Iowa
the Gazette
Clyde Kramer
Baby Hurt When Dad Drops Her
Ten month old Elizabeth Lorenz of 3105 Dalewood Ave SE is in fair condition at St Luke's Hospital with a skull fracture and other injuries after her father Matthew Lorenz allegedly threw her into the air and failed to catch her. Police said she also suffered a broken collarbone from a June 25 fall off a bed as investigators review the child injury case.
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Elizabeth Lorenz
Dalewood Ave
St. Luke’s Hospital
Matthew and
Antonia Lorenz
Three hurt in separate accidents near Marion and Urbana
Three persons were admitted to St. Luke's Hospital after separate accidents Tuesday night and today. Bradford Deck, 29, of 140 South 15th Street Marion, listed in fair condition with facial lacerations after a one car crash near Al burnett. Ted Shaver, 16, Route 3 Center Point, in good condition with abdominal injuries after a motorcycle struck a tree near Urbana about 9 p.m. Tuesday. David Kerslake, 5, son of Mr and Mrs Craig Kerslake of 940 Hillview Drive Marion, in good condition after an elbow injury on Hillview Drive Marion about 7:30 p.m.
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St. Luke’s Hospital
Bradford Deck
South 15Th St
Marion
Alburnett
Ted Shaver
Route 3
Center Point
Shaver
Urbana
David Kerslake
Craig Kerslake
Hillview Drive
City Briefs Flash From Page Six A
Multiple short notices across city items include Adv notices for services and events, theft and burglary reports, and local talks. The briefs mention a beautician ad, a roast prime rib offering, stained glass, Grand Ole Opry connections, Colorful Colorado trip, Polka Fest in Lincoln, Greek rites talk, and thefts of boat motor and wedding rings.
China seeks scientists in nationwide survey
Tokyo AP reports that the Chinese government is conducting a nationwide survey to locate all scientific and technical personnel. The Xinhua agency notes that Red Guards during Mao’s late years disrupted scientific and cultural work and many scientists redirected into other jobs, leaving skills underutilized.
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Tokyo
Hsinhua
Gang of Four
Mao Tse-tung
Pornography exposure linked to increased aggression toward women
Researcher Donnerstein notes experiments show aggression toward females rises with erotic exposure. The study raises policy questions and could challenge prior presidential commission findings. An APA symposium in Toronto next August will discuss the implications and attitudes toward pornography.
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Ogy Association
Toronto
Donnerstein
Carter administration tax cut debate shifts on capital gains relief
Senate and House hearings reveal divisions over a proposed 5.5 billion business tax cut and a Kemp Roth style plan. Alice Rivlin questions quick payback, while Boling and committee members weigh inflation risks and deficit effects amid Carter’s scaled back plan and capital gains relief discussions.
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Carter
Alice Rivlin
Congressional Budget Office
House Committee
Rivlin
Richard Bolling
D-Mo
Joint Economic Committee
CBO
Bolling
House
Ways and Means
Open heart surgery tales in Iowa reflect new program
A Heart patient named Smith recounts a near fatal pause in breathing before open heart surgery in Iowa City. His sister in law describes rapid ambulance work while doctors pursue a new program at St. Luke's. He hopes his story encourages others to consider the procedure.
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Smith
FMC
Cedar River
Iowa City
St. Luke’s
Lawrence Loeffler
Loeffler
Dr. Meffert
Dr. Strong
Strong
City adopts strict zoning on parking and exterior work
The ordinance restricts exterior work to enclosed structures, limits outdoor labor to one vehicle at a time with 24 hour completion, and bans leaving parts outside. Front yard parking is limited to two passenger cars on driveways and one operable recreational vehicle under specific conditions. Temporary front yard parking for guests is allowed less than 24 hours. Adopted in 1955, it may ban front yard parking entirely. Copies of the ordinance and map will be at the city clerk’s office.
Dog Sought After Bite In Independence Pool Area
Independence police seek public help to locate a small brown and white spaniel type dog that bit 9 year old Mark Madden near the city swimming pool at 2 30 p m Monday. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Independence Police Department.
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Independence
Mark Madden
Harley Madden
Independence Police Department
Birth of Henry Thoreau on this date in 1817
On this date the American writer Henry David Thoreau was born in 1817. His life and works including Walden and Civil Disobedience influenced American literature and philosophy.
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Henry Thoreau
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Remsen
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Sioux City
Carpenter’s Union
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van Horne
Sandra Matthew
Hiawatha
Karen Rensch
Granger
Ed Klosterman
Springdale
Mary Ann Shaw
Leona Frank
John Gallagher
Richard Frank
Guatemala
Baxter Memorial Chapel
Father Gallagher
St. Joseph Cemetery
Blanche Nellie Schreiner
Johnson Ave
Charles H. Schreiner
Winthrop
Davenport
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West Liberty
Moose Heart, Shrine Crippled Children’s Fund
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American Cancer Society
William Moellering
Oakland Road
Harold F. Cushman
Mercy Hospital
Ames
Helen Burke
Old Washington High School
Iowa State University
Kappa Sigma Fraternity
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Cherry-Burrell Co
Iowa State Highway Commission
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Jean Dvorsky
James Cushman
Omaha
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Calif
Martin T. Laughlin
Mount Calvary Cemetery
Louis John Trunecek
20Th St
Helen E. Beucher
West Union
Wilson’s Foods
Trunecek
St. Paul’s United Methodist Church
Mount Hermon Masonic Lodge
William L. Trunecek
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Lester
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Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories
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Cedar Memorial Cemetery
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Mabel Ellen Prather
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Leo Prather
Tulsa
Okla
Mr. Prather
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Teahen Funeral Home
Wayne Ryan
Linwood Cemetery
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A. Nuechter
St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church
Donohue’s
Monticello
Carl Whittemore
Delhi Methodist Church
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Earlville
Vinton
Marie A. Raymond
Campbell-Russell
Olson-Fjelstul
Rose Hill
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Sheets and Son's
Ordra Bowman
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WMT
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