Sellers Defends Patrol Changes
Des Moines State Lately Commissioner Michael Sellers defends highway patrol policy shifts urging public explanation to curb criticism. He cites changes in per diem pay for top officers, fewer pursuit cars, and a revised promotion plan affecting mainly administrative staff. The Legislature reviews funding and a subcommittee will hear his position.
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Des Moines
Department of Public Safety
Highway Patrol
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John Camp
Houses
Senate
Maynard Youths Held in West Union Jail Over Travel Fund
Maynard youths were jailed in West Union on $5000 bond for receiving stolen property after allegedly taking calves from Earl Arthur’s Maynard farm. Roger Dugan 20 and Charles Mannas 19 face charges. a 17 year old’s case is sent to the county attorney.
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Roger Dugan
Charles Mannas
Earl Arthur
Dismiss Arson Charge In Buchanan Court
INDEPENDENCE The case against Mark T. Petty 10 of Waterloo was dismissed in district court here Judge Blair C Wood. Petty had been charged with arson in connection with a house fire at Jesup on Jan 1 1971. The house owner Victor Heinbuck later pleaded guilty to an amended charge and Petty withdrew his guilty plea before the case was dismissed as Petty faces a seven year sentence for a separate offense. Also Thursday George Junior Foland 46 of Independence was ordered to pay a 300 dollar fine and have his license suspended 120 days after pleading guilty to drunken driving.
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Waterloo
Dudge Blair C. Wood
Petty
Jesup
Victor Heinbuck
Ha Pled-Lonevent
Warsed
Wood
Petty Jr
George Junior Foland
Independence
Cests
Iowas ICLU urges board to keep Amish school exemption
The Iowa Civil Liberties Union adopts a resolution urging the state board of public instruction to continue exempting Amish schools from state educational requirements. It cites a U S Supreme Court related Wisconsin case and asks for review of ACLU policy on Amish education results.
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Iowa
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Wisconsin
SCLU
American Civil Liberties Union
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Iowa parties clash over issues and tactics ahead of 1972 races
Iowa Democratic Chair Cilf Larson and Republican Chairman John McDonald clash at Drake University on state and national issues. They debate leadership in government, tax policy, school aid, the economy, and the role of young voters as both parties race to court independents and expand registration.
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UPI
Oll
Cilf Larson
John McDonald Tet al
Drake University
McDonald
Miller backs legislation aiding tornado flood victims
Senator Miller urges co sponsorship of a broad disaster relief package to help homeowners hit by recent storms. The amendments would extend federal grants up to 50 percent of losses, up to 15000, for owner occupied homes in severe hardship and cut red tape for faster disaster aid and repairs.
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Ha At Miller
Washington
Miller
Walker Bank Control Sold To Mannetters
Walker State Bank control in Walker was purchased by Mr. and Mrs. Alan J. Mannetter. Mannetter elected president and director. Patricia A. Mannetter named vice president and director. Praney remains vice president and cashier. Mannetter previously worked for the FDIC in multiple field offices. He is a native of Charles City, and his wife is from Omaha. They will move to Walker soon.
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Oskaloosa
Cedar Rapids
Bee Grand Island
Neb
Harbor Seeks GOP Nomination for Lieutenant Governor
Rep. William Harbor of St. Henderson signals interest in the 1978 Republican primary for lieutenant governor. He asks legislators to delay decisions until he can discuss with them, and plans to speak at Governor's Day at Clear Lake. Harbor, a three term house speaker and grain trader, would face incumbent Jepsen who seeks the gubernatorial nomination. Sen. Arthur Net is the other announced contender.
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Seavale
Jepsen
Arthur Net
R-Carroll
Services at Fairfax for Dr Melvin Barta
Fairfax Dr Melvin Joseph Barta 37 of Naperville Illinois died Thursday in Chicago after a brief illness Born April 25 1934 at Fairfax he married Dorthy Broz Aug 23 1956 He worked for the Department of Agriculture in Chicago and belonged to St Raphael Catholic Church Knights of Columbus Cedar Rapids Council 904 and the Men Catholic Order of Foresters Court 1360 Norway Surviving wife two daughters Lynn Kathryn three sons David Vichsel Joseph all at home parents Omer and Mrs Barta Fairfax three brothers Father James and Father Ardel Barta and Ronald Barta Savannah Ga and two sisters Mrs Max Thompson Cedar Rapids Services at St Patrick Catholic Church Fairfax Monday at 11 AM concelebrated mass Burial St Patrick Cemetery Fairfax Rosary Teahen Chapel Sunday 4 PM Knights of Columbus 430 PM Foresters The Christian wake Scripture service today friendly wakes at Teahen Chapel for friends to call all day Sunday
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Naperville
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Dubuque
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Cedar Rapids
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Ronald Barta
Savannah
Max Thompson
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Knights of Columbus
Men Foresters
Christan
Charge Dismissed in Iowa City Rape Case
In Johnson county district court Robert Dicks of Jews City had a rape charge dismissed after he passed a lie detector test. The state had promised release if he succeeded in the test.
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Jews City
Johnson County
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