Des Moines Man Holds Kids Hostage Then Surrenders
A Windsor Heights man Glen H Penniman held his two children, Chris 13 and Anthony 9, at gunpoint for nearly an hour in his Des Moines suburb home. He claimed he wanted to be killed by the police and was subdued after his brother Terry and detective Walt Johnson intervened. The children escaped unharmed and Penniman was taken to Broadlawns hospital for psychiatric evaluation as authorities consider charges.
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Window Break In Independence School Vandalism
Independence police report vandals threw two six pound fire extinguishers through a West elementary school window. The extinguishers were stolen in a break in at the Winthrop school bus barns the same night.
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Iowa Extends Immunization Window For School Entry
Iowa health officials approved an emergency rule delaying enforcement of a new law requiring measles diphtheria tetanus polio and whooping cough immunizations. Children may enter school this fall with four extra months to obtain shots and records, enforcement to begin January 1. The law allows religious or health exceptions.
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Des Moines Doctors Block Infection After Booster Heart Implant
Surgeons at Mercy hospital implanted a permanent artificial booster heart in a 55-year-old man to prevent post operative infection. The device in the aorta supports heart pumping, and the patient is already walking and eating solid food a week after surgery. Dr Steven Phillips notes the new technique aims to reduce infection.
Arlington Settles Police Fire Squabble
Arlington ends dispute between police chief Don Squires and Fire Chief Ray Pierce after council accepts Squires resignation and lifts Pierce suspension. Squires, 57, injured in a fist fight sparked by recent windstorm. Pierce, 53, reinstated after request for a hearing. Mayor Wegner cites desire to avoid more bad publicity.
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Iowa Prepares for Sunday Beer Sales Aug 21 1971
Iowa expects about 75 percent of grocery stores stations and druggists to sell take out beer on Sundays starting August 21 1971. Rolland Gallagher of the state liquor department says 2100 class C licenses exist and retailers will need a Sunday license costing 15 to 60 dollars atop standard licenses 75 percent may apply.
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