Marion Independent approves bids for portable building at Clark house site
The Marion Independent school board approved accepting bids by July 30 for a portable building at the Clark house site to house the alternate education program. Wood frame and mobile home options were discussed with board members noting potential cost recovery if the building is later unused.
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Marion Independent School Board
Clark House
Ken Smith
Supt
Jerry Edwards
Russell Vinson
Ellen Adams
Edwards
Reggie Long
Starry
Joan Holub
Mentzer
State and unions near bargaining pact for Iowa workers
Iowa and several unions negotiating for state employee collective bargaining appear close to an agreement on unit size and structure affecting more than 30,000 workers. PER board hearings begin Aug. 9 with approved contracts possible before 1977.
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Des Moines
UPI
Iowa
Quad City Times
Iowa Public Employment Relations
PER
Gene Vernon
Bureau of Criminal Investigation
Iowa State Patrolman’s Assn
Times
Vernon
Iowa Nurses Assn
the Times
The
Teamsters
American Federation of State
Uganda Gas Supplies Dwindle Amid Crisis
Uganda and Rwanda face severe petrol shortages as Uganda halts troop movements and rationing hits ministries to four vehicles. Nairobi reports only two gas pumps operate in Rwanda and industry stalls across both nations. Diplomats fear the crisis is the worst Amin has faced in over five years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nairobi
Kenya
UPI
Uganda
Rwanda
Idi Amin
William Johnson
Kigali
Amin
Kampala
Daily Nation
Dollar Gains On European Currency Markets
The dollar edged ahead again on major European markets though gold fell back amid IMF bullion auctions. The pound started shaky in London trading around 1.7815 dollars, later 1.7830. The dollar rose to 2.5105 Swiss francs in Zurich, 4.9625 francs in Paris, and 2.7365 guilders in Amsterdam, while Frankfurt and Milan showed little change.
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London
International Monetary Fund
Zurich
Paris
Amsterdam
Frankfurt
Milan
Ford presses forward on cutting federal red tape
President Ford reviews a cabinet table pile of forms as James Lynn reports progress on the Cabinet Members Management Initiative. The nine month tally shows reports reduced from 5148 to 4504, but new forms lengthen some filings. Ford urges faster, simpler rules for the public.
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UPI
Ford
Washington
Defense
Donald Rumsfeld
Housing and Urban Developement
Carla Hills
White House
James Lynn
Office of Management and Budget
Lynn
Law Makes Transplants Easier for Doctor, Spouse
Chicago report notes widespread adoption of the Uniform Anatomical Gift Act to simplify organ donation including donor licenses in Texas Maine and several other states. It explains ordered control of a body the priority of spouses and children and limits on recipients while highlighting ongoing shortages due to physician engagement.
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Chicago
Louis Washkansky
National Conference of Commissioners
Texas
Maine
Kansas
Kentucky
Ohio
New York
Massachusetts
New Mexico
Oregon
Connecticut
Oklahoma
Fred Merkel
Merkel
Rush Presbyterian St. Luke’s Medical Center
Worship Services Listed At Area Churches
A compiled schedule lists Sunday services for many churches including Ellis Park Church of God First Church of Christ Scientist and First Covenant with times from SS 9:30 to Eve 7.00. The list names church names addresses leadership and guest speakers such as Bob Dye and Israel Zoberman with evening programs and film events.
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Bloomquist
Ellis Park
2Nd Ave. SE
First Covenant
25Th St. NE
Bob Dye
Youth For Christ
Eve
Neal B. Gail
First Pentecostal Church
Center Point Rd
Sun
Thurs
Foursquare Gospel
1St Ave
Lee Griffis
the Baptist’s
Web
Grace Brethren
Dave
Gilbert Gilgan, Jr
3Rd
New Apostolic Church
Wilson Ave
New Jerusalem Church of God In Christ
H. Bassett
Antioch Church of Christ Anniversary Held at Marion YMCA
The Antioch Church of Christ marks its second anniversary at the Marion YMCA on Thirty-first street and Tenth avenue. Guest Joe Garman founder of the American Rehabilitation Ministry will speak. Special gospel music and afternoon recreation follow a 10:30 a.m. service to 6 p.m. finish.
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Antioch Church of Christ
Marion Ymca
Thirty-first Street
Tenth Avenue
Marion
Joe Garman
American Rehabilitation Ministry
The Ultimate Adventure Moorish Sahara Motorcycle Film Event
Moody Science film follows restless men on a 3500 mile Sahara trek where they encounter God. Screening at 7 p.m. Hillside Wesleyan church with a sandwich supper at 5 30 p.m. in the basement. public invited.
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Sahara Desert
Hillside Wesleyan Church
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Janet Jones
Methodist Church
First United Methodist Church
Ed Wise
Joan Bousley
Margaret Henke
Harry Hanson
J.M. Steffenson
Julie Nodurft
Josh Mazur
Westview Drive
Peter Collins
Northview Drive
Mazurs
Maquoketa
Larry D. Sharp and Co
Mandel, Long, Luce and Sullivan, Inc
Marion Magistrate’s Court
Leonard L. Fry
Alburnett
Carl B. McMillen
Douglas J Schuster
Tenth Street
Scott N. Young
Dowley NE
Cedar Rapids
Matt W. Moeller
Ninth Avenue
Mary L. Herb
Harold L. Fuller
Central City
Edgewood
S.W
Hida
Reaucracy
John McCabe
National Conference
McCabe
Islamic Center
Ist
Ave
Meth-Wick Chapel
13Th St
Richard Lebeniecher
Peace Christian Reformed
Cave
Earl D. Dykema
Peoples Unitarian
3Rd Ave
Salvation Army
1000 Cave
Robert Flowers
Seventh-Day Adventist
42Nd St
Edgewood Rd
Anton Fritz
Seventh Day Church of God
Meridan
Prairie Dr
W.T. McMickin
Temple
Judah
Lindsay Lane
Israel Zoberman
Unity Center
2Nd Ave
Mabel K. Swanson
Christ
Church of Christ
F.B.I
Highway Patrol
Medical Society
OSCO
WED
Honey Graham
Jag Torna
Bare
Freezer
ICE
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