Luxembourg and German Students to Visit Cedar Rapids
Eleven college students from Germany and Luxembourg will spend three weeks in Cedar Rapids this summer under the Experi ment in International Living program. The group, led by Doris Bendage, will stay with local host families from July 19 to around August 14, with no financial obligation beyond hospitality.
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Germany
Luxembourg
Cedar Rapids
Experiment In International Living
Roy E. Taylor
Norman Dake
Putney
Doris Bendage
Westring
Taunton
Mass
Dake
EIL
Germany-Luxembourg
State Cannot Sue Life Magazine Over Defamation Claim
The First Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that Louisiana cannot sue for damages in a defamation case against Life magazine. Gov. John J. McKeithen filed the suit in the name of the state against Time Inc. over an April 1970 Life article alleging Mafia influence in state government.
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Baton Rouge
Court of Appeals
Life Magazine
First Circuit Court of Appeals
John J. McKeithen
Time, Inc
Life
Organized Crime
First Social Security Rise in Checks June 3
The 10 percent benefit increase authorized in March will be reflected in May payments arriving June 3, totaling about 2.9 billion dollars. Retroactive pay for Jan. 1 will come in separate checks on June 22 totaling about 1.1 billion dollars.
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Washington
Social Security Administration
Robert Ball
Eastern Iowans To Top Offices In Bandmasters
Three Eastern Iowa men assumed top offices in the Iowa Bandmasters Assn during the Des Moines convention. Dr Thomas Slattery of Coe College becomes president for 1971 72. Luman Colton Jefferson High School band director becomes vice president and Erling Hanson of Manchester is elected secretary treasurer for the coming year. The 800 member group plans a May 25 27 1972 Cedar Rapids convention.
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Iowa
Iowa Bandmasters Assn
Des Moines
Thomas Slattery
Coe College
Slattery
Luman Colton
Peace Avenue NW
Jefferson High School
Erling Hanson
Manchester
Iowa Association
Cedar Rapids
Pentagon May Cut Back on Cost-Soaring Navy Jet
The Pentagon signals a re-examination of the F-14 program as Deputy Secretary David Packard weighs possible changes amid rising costs. Navy plans to buy 710 Tomcats, with price reports about $1 million higher per aircraft, potentially triggering cuts to the swing-wing fighter program.
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Pentagon
Washington
Navy
Secretary of Defense
David Packard
Secretary of the Navy
Chafee
Packard
Defense Department
Grumman Aerospace Corp
Bethpage
L. I
Nixon
Grumman
McCloskey Says He Might Not Challenge Nixon If Vietnam War Ends
Rep. Paul McCloskey of California said on ABC that he could refrain from challenging President Nixon in the 1972 primaries if all US troops leave Southeast Asia and bombing ends by year end. He noted his support on many issues but said the war alone could trigger a run.
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New York
Paul McCloskey
R-Calif
White House
Southeast Asia
Nixon
McCloskey
Dick Cavett
Millionaire Howell Gambles for Big Stakes on Gilligan’s Island
Millionaire Mr Howell competes for high stakes on Gilligan’s Island in a Tuesday night TV event aired at 6 on KCRG TV 9. The intrigue centers on a risky gamble that nearly leaves him in a setback.
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Mr. Howell
Gilligan's Island
Kcrg-Tv
Wisconsin bill targets walking while intoxicated driving risk
A Wisconsin senate committee introduced a bill to create a new offense for pedestrians causing traffic accidents while drunk. The measure would punish drunken walking with up to one year in jail and a $1000 fine, and also stiffen traffic penalties, require certain auto insurance, and revoke repeated violators’ licenses.
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Madison, Wis
Wisconsin Senate
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