Iowa City doctors test freezing process for corneas
A University of Iowa researcher works on cryopreservation to store donor corneas for weeks or months. The Iowa Eye Bank at UI Hospitals handles donations, with 48 hour refrigeration now limiting use. Freezing would allow stockpiling for emergencies and better donor recipient matching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
University of Iowa Hospitals
Iowa Eye Bank
The
Lions Club of Iowa
U. of I
William M. Bourne
U. of S
Bourne
Freeze On Police Radio Gear Purchases Moves Forward
An Iowa crime commission task force approves a plan to halt federally funded police radio equipment purchases until a statewide study defines local needs, costs, and compatibility with a new system, awaiting full commission approval at its August meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa Crime Commission
Commission
Sheriff Denounces Gun Permit Plan as Money Grab
Black Hawk County Sheriff Bob Aldrich blasted a Tuesday Iowa crime task force proposal to require controls on sheriffs and police chiefs who issue handgun permits as impractical and costly. He warned many counties lack facilities to comply with the recommended legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Black Hawk
Bob Aldrich
Aldrich
Iowa Crime Commission
Iowa
Des Moines Targeted Fees for Gun Permits Draw Fire
Aldrich said the task force proposes a higher permit fee with all revenue going to Des Moines, a plan he warns would burden taxpayers as it requires passing a firearms safety test and qualifying on a firing range.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aldrich
Des Moines
Iowa Vehicle Registrations Near Record Mill ion
Twenty years ago the state motor vehicle registration division reported Iowa neared a record of one million two hundred fifty thousand registered vehicles. The milestone highlighted growth in vehicle ownership and implied economic activity across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Judge Delays Sale of 4500 Confiscated Books
A Black Hawk County district court judge halted Friday’s auction of about 4,500 confiscated books while a hearing examines whether some material is pornographic. The East Fourth Street Book store stock was seized to satisfy a $4,500 judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Black Hawk
Roger Peterson
East Fourth Street
Iowa Law
Reed Enterprises, Inc
San Diego
Calif
Black Hawk County
Robert Aldrich
Leo Rooff
Rooff
Cedar Falls
Turner Named Chairman of National Consumer Committee
Atty. Gen. Richard Turner was appointed chairman of the consumer protection committee of the National Association of Attorneys General at its annual meeting at Lake Tahoe Nevada. He also became the association’s representative on the uniform rules of criminal procedure advisory committee of the National Conference of Commissions on Uniform State Laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DES Moines
Richard Turner
Consumer Protection Committee of the
National Assn. of Attorneys
The
Association
Lake Tahoe
Nev
Turner
National Conference of Commissions On Uniform State Laws
Maytag Reports Record Earnings in 1972
Newton AP Maytag Co reports record 1972 second quarter and first half earnings and sales. Second quarter sales reach 46.5 million with 5.59 million earnings, 42 cents a share on 13.4 million shares. First half sales 95.78 million with 11.89 million earnings, 89 cents a share, surpassing 1970 records and outpacing year-ago levels after a five month strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
Maytag Co
E. G. Higdon
Higdon
Des Moines Cyclist Killed in Police Chase Crash
James Dale Thomas, 25, of Des Moines, died after his motorcycle hit a utility pole at a high speed during a police pursuit. Officers said the chase started when he was observed speeding and reached speeds up to 85 mph before he lost control and struck the pole. He died hours later at a hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
James Dale Thomas
Thomas
David Coy
Coy
Centennial at Riverside Will Let Chips Fall
Riverside marks its centennial with a three day festival starting Thursday featuring a cow chip throwing contest drawing more than 100 entries across men women and politicians. Winners may enter the national contest at Beaver Okla. Lillian Kiene editors Riverside News and Shopper reports residents gathered missiles for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Washington County
Beaver
Oklo
Lillian Kiene
Riverside News and Shopper
Iowa Power Seeks Rehearing on Rate Increase ruling
Iowa Power and Light Co of Des Moines asks the Iowa Commerce Commission for a rehearing after a ruling cut its proposed annual rate hike to 9.3 percent, reduces refunds, and sets a 6.98 percent return. The company argues for 7 to 8 percent and cites over 200 million dollars in planned investments over five years to meet service needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DES Moines
UPI
Iowa Power and Light Co
Iowa Commerce Commission
Dwight Swanson
Ipalco
ICC
Iowa Power and Light
Swanson
Commission
Commerce Commission
Iowa Campaign Trail Highlights Elderly Medicaid Fears
Beaver-Dick Clark campaigns in Marion warning that many elderly Iowans will lose Medicaid benefits when the 20 percent social security increase takes effect. He cites rigid eligibility limits and urges national Medicaid income standards. The report also notes Franzenburg’s call for prison investigation, Beall’s stance on campaign disclosure, and local supervisor candidates in Johnson County discussing road funding and referendums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver
Dick Clark
Marion
U.S. Senate
Clark
Iowa
Iowa Democrat Presses Budget Crisis Disclosure Before Election
John Schmidhauser of Iowa City urged the Nixon administration to disclose the depth of the federal budget crisis before the election. He seeks the Democratic nomination for the First district seat, claiming a $23 billion deficit for fiscal year and projecting at least $34 billion for 1972, higher than January estimates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
John Schmidhauser
Iowa City
Schmidhauser
United States
Schmidha
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cornea Bank
Frederick C. Bloch
Department of Ophthalmology
Council Bluffs Municipal Court
Gary Hicks
William Belt
Council Bluffs
Omaha
Harry N. Hurlbut
Peterson
Danish Book World
Fulda
Glass Road
33Rd Street
Malls
Mt. Vernon Rd
National Consumer Committee
Maytag Company
Honeywell Argus
Beseler
Miranda
Mamiya
NIKON
Centennial At
Iowa Power
Franzenburg
Paul Franzenburg
Ames
Iowa State Penitentiary
Ft. Madison
Legislative Corrections Study Committee
Beall
Clinton
Daryl Beall
Waukee
Clinton County
Cilek
Lorada Cilek
Johnson County
Citizens Advisory Committee
Lake Macbride
Coralville Dam
Bartel
Richard Bartel
Calvin Yoder
Sharon Township
Enire
Home Heating CO
3Rd Ave
Cedar Rapids
John Lutz
Sandard Dealer
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!