Squabble at SBA flood loan meeting in Cedar Rapids
At a Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce session Monday night about disaster loans to repair flood damage, heated exchanges arose as residents pressed for faster relief. SBA official Harold Brokaw outlined eligibility, loan limits, and terms including 5 percent interest and up to 30 years to repay.
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Small Business Administration
Cedar Rapids
Phillips
Brokaw
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Chamber of Commerce
Floods and slides kill 21 in Japan
Tokyo reports 21 dead and 85 injured as mudslides and floods from nine inches of rain in six hours hit west central Japan. More than 5,200 houses flooded and highways washed out across five locations last weekend.
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Tokyo
UPI
Japan
Seven Rescued From 37 Days Adrift in Pacific
A Canadian priest, five Filipino children, and a woman survived 37 days adrift in an open motorboat after drifting about 1,500 miles in the Pacific. They were rescued Sunday by the Japanese freighter Koyo Maru and brought to Rabaul, New Britain Island, where they were described as very weak but improving. The group had left Caboran on June 11 for a picnic before the motor failed and a typhoon halted their voyage.
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Port Moresby
New Guinea
Pacific
Rabaul
New Britain
Marcel Loiselle
Caburan
Sarangani
Interest in Renewal Seen In Iowa City
Urban renewal dominated a lengthy city council meeting in Iowa City as officials heard from urban renewal coordinator Jack Klaus that major developers are showing interest in downtown block squares 83 and 84. The Nagel Lumber Co. riverfront property may be bought by the University of Iowa but likely not developed soon. The council favored a fair market price of 37 500 dollars for the D. W. Nall Trust lot south of Nall Motors. HUD has not concurred with Saltzman parcel price.
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Iowa City
Jack Klaus
Frank Smiley
Nagel Lumber Co
Iowa River
University of Iowa
Nagel
Nall Motors
D. W. Nall Trust
HUD
Saltzman
City council sets price at 149000 amid dog control ordinance debate
The council maintained a price of 149000 after considering a moved figure of 156000. They focused on a proposed city ordinance tightening dog control practices requiring leashes, banning tying dogs to meters and car doors in the downtown area, and mandating canine sanitation equipment.
Want Ad Pitches Help in Finding Hard to Locate Items
A short classified notice invites readers to use want ads to locate rare goods and services. It promotes the speed and breadth of the classifieds to connect seekers with sellers, emphasizing ease and breadth of reach.
Hero's Son Resigns Chaplain Candidacy in Army Slowness
The Rev. Colin P. Kelly III, son of World War II hero pilot, resigns after eight months as Episcopal priest in Moorestown New Jersey citing slow Army chaplain needs. Rector Rev Bruce Weatherly of Trinity Episcopal Church announced the resignation on Monday.
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Moorestown
N. J
Colin P. Kelly III
America
Bruce Weatherly
Trinity Episcopal Church
Kelly
Moon Distance From Earth
The moon sits roughly 239000 miles from Earth in an average orbital span. This celestial measure remains a key datum in astronomy and space science discussions.
Thieu Dims Optimism on Nixon China Trip
Saigon President Thieu voiced low optimism about a U S China detente delivering quick peace. He spoke during a National Shame day ceremony marking the 1954 Geneva accords. He warned that Beijing smiling at Washington and Ping Pong diplomacy may not yield immediate peace in Southeast Asia.
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U.S
Thieu
United States
Peking
Southeast Asia
Nixon respect for Black leaders in U.S. and Africa
White House spokesman said President Nixon respects Black leaders of the United States and Africa. Vice President Agnew in Madrid cited Ethiopia Kenya and the Congo as showing moderation. Ziegler noted Nixon has met with both U.S. and African leaders and will continue meetings.
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Africa
White House
Madrid
Agnew
Ethiopia
Kenya
Congo
Ronald Ziegler
Ziegler
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