Rough Moments for Spelling Bee Official
In the 50th Scripps-Howard National Spelling Bee opener Dr. Richard R. Baker faced tough moments as spellers pressed for pronunciations and one contestant earned a re- try. Spellers tackled a mix of slang and words from Japanese Danish and Italian alongside Greek and Latin roots. Jana Schroeder a blind 14 year old from Vandalia Ohio known as media’s sentimental favorite progressed through words like tepid covetous blitheful cicada and woofer before stumbling on bummer a slang term for a bad drug experience.
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Washington
Upi
Richard R. Baker
Baker
Jana Schroeder
Vandalia
Ohio
Spelling Bee Finalists Narrowed as Varley Is Out
Thirteen year old Doug Varley of Dubuque is eliminated from the 50th National Spelling Bee finals after misspelling bretelle as retelle. John Paola, 14, of Glenshaw wins by spelling cambist amid a ruling over symbiosis. A record 94 entrants began, with 26 remaining, including 17 girls and 9 boys, all advancing to Day Two.
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Doug Varley
Dubuque
Bretelle
Varley
John Paola
Glenshaw
Cambist
Baker
WAC Defended at Hearing On Disputed Marriage
Seven witnesses testified at an army hearing in Fort Rucker Alabama that Spec. 40 Marie L Lode marriage to a former WAC did not disrupt base operations. Witnesses said paperwork delays affected promotions but praised Sode when on duty. The case pits a same sex marriage against military regulation and gender identity questions. Dr Paul Walker will testify to determine the sex of Von Hoffburg amid hormone treatment. The marriage was performed by Judge Sawyer in Coffee County Alabama last November.
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FT. Rucker
Ala
UPI
Marie L. Lode
WAC
Alabama
Robert Watson
Sade
Watson
Kristian L. von Hoffburg
Paul A. Walker
Walker
University of Texas At Galveston
von Hoffburg
Elba
Coffee County
James Sawyer
Rotier
Teu
District Court of
Iowa
Linn County
Vicky A. LaPier
Cone
Dent
Ames Boespo
James R. LaPier
Isohn B. Reilly
Linn County Beda
Paeistenes Gr
2Nd Avenue
Edar Rapids
Ceaf
Rapids
Linn Fayrty Joya
Kenneth L. Perry, Jr
Linn Seen
Ourthouse
Cedar Rapids
Diane S. Hixson
Bridge Mitchell movement winners named at YWCA
Competition bridge results list North South winners Ken Hixon and Bruce Thicher first and Marilyn Burol Forti and June King second. East West winners Lorraine Golem biewski and Frank Hellenthal first and Mrs Ver non Hendryx and Mrs Clarence Mainer second. Next game Saturday at 12 30 at the YWCA.
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Mitchell Movement
YWCA
Ken Hixon
Bruce Thicher
Marilyn Burol-Forti
June King
Lorraine Golembiewski
Frank Hellenthal
Vernon Hendryx
Clarence Mainer
Clean Air Regatta Benefits Lung Association at Big Creek
The Central Iowa Sailing Association plans a Clean Air Regatta at Big Creek State Park Polk City on Saturday June 25 at 10 30 a m. Entry is 20 per craft for all day races benefiting the American Lung Association of Iowa. For information call 1 800 362 2058. ON THIS DATE in 1967 Gamal Abdel Nasser resigned as president of Egypt after defeat in the war with Israel.
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Central Iowa
Gamal Abdel Nasser
Egypt
Israel
New Atom Policy Hit By Industry
Industry leaders tell Congress Carter nuclear policy will harm US energy aims and provoke proliferation. Westinghouse spokesman Porter warns it will spur fast breeder programs abroad while Atomic Industrial Forum head Walshe says Europe and Japan won’t cooperate. Energy Daily editor King calls US policy arrogant and risks depleting uranium supplies.
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Washington
Carter
U.S
Congress
Dwight J. Porter
Westinghouse Corp
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
United States
Carter to form task force on women in business
Commerce Secretary Juanita Kreps said President Carter will appoint a task force within a month to study government efforts to encourage women in business. She told a House subcommittee that her department does not boast an impressive track record in promoting women in business.
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Washington
UPI
Commerce
Juanita Kreps
Carter
Public Notices and Hearings Roil Linn County Iowa June 1977
Public notices announce hearings on vacating city alleys in Marion. Linn County jail upgrade contracts. incorporation and corporate actions. probate and estate matters. bids for air conditioning and public safety telecom gear. and an informational meeting on Northern Pipe Line's proposed 16 mile 24 inch crude oil pipeline through Linn County with rights for landowners to object. The notices name multiple parties, dates, locations, and regulatory timelines.
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Board of Supervisors
Linn County
Iowa
William Jameson
Cedarapids
Inn County
CDST
Linnity Metropolitan Public Safety Telecommunications Board
Sanian
Linn Countetrypaitta Public Safety Telecommunications Board
C/o
Linn County Sheriff's Department
Cedar Rapids
Pippo
Northern Pipeline Company OF Delaware, Inc
Minnesota Pipe Line Company
Minnesota Pipeline Company
Iowa State Commerce Commission
Northern Pipe Line Company
Linnmar High School
Marion
North 10Th Street
P. O. Box
Wichita
Kansas
Linn
Wood River
Illinois
St. Paul
Minnesota
United States
Gil
Northern Pipe Lineompany
State of Iowa
Towaenip
Township
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Lowan
Mrs. Schroeder
Jana
Stephen Glasgow
Circleville
Gude
Sode
Robert Goldman
Linda Bowers
Bob
City of
Gary Thompson
Charles Kaceno
Charles Kacena
Mildred M. Stickney
Ie Board of Supervisors
Auditor
Board of Supervisors of
von E. Oxley
Overland Systems, Inc
Iowa Business Corporation Act
F Ave
Roger S. Wymore
Chris H. Sell
Bever Ave
Gary Palos
Crestridge Dr
Code of
Liounty
City of Marion
la Sag
Inouncil
Sth
Jay
Mav
Aie
William J. Grundy, Jr
Raiidred M. Stickney
Linn Cunty
Wilem Jameson
Linn County Metopolitanic Safety Telecommunications Board
Linn County Supervisors
de “Or Rapids
Jameson
Ryted
Inn Cou Metropolitan Public Safety Telecommunications Board
Grace Baptist Church
Grace Baptist Church of
Fort Worth National Bank of
Fort Worth
Texas
Grace Papa Sopcearion, Iowa
Merete NT
District Court
State of
Mabel K. Swanson
Lyzr
Elizabeth Edwards
Silliman, Gray and Stapleton
PLTO
Lows
Witwer
Linn County Health Center
Second Avenue SE
Jones
Cedar Repl
Jean E. Oxley
C. R. Siding & Home Improvement, Inc
Iowa Business Corporation
Higley Building
Dennis H. Oberbroeckling
Artiles of Incorporation
Barbera
Neckling
Arion
L.M. MN 'Oiva
Alan Hockenberg
Emery
A.D
County
L. Kopel County
Gorofana
Lowe
Starbuck Advertising. Inc
Starbuck Dvertising, Inc
Owo Business Corporation Act
Perpetual Duration Corporation
Ee la
June E
Starbucks Tors
Bath
Ke Uck
Cedar
S. Beryl Starbuck
Gerard J. Glaza
Erporation
Bertha L. Ribple
Bertha L. Ribbie
Mey
Boyey
Warold LeMaster
Lawrence Tor
Baerapids
Ritesheee
2Nd Avenue SE
Moore-Bingham and Associates
First Avenue
Moore-Bingham Ben
First Avenue NE
Cedar Rap
Iown
Linn County Board of Supervisors
Bar Rapids
Merlen L. Kopel
Iowa District Court
Aleta F. Hand
Aleta Foyre
Gregate
John Hand
Crealtors
Scove
Asshal
John A
Han Ivon D. Hany
Iawa
Kubicek, Novak
Kubicek
Said
Leo Peiffer
Mt. Vernon
Linn Countiel of Supervisors
Auditor's
Attest
Merle L. Koppel
Northern, Pipe One Company
Delawar
5Th Arey
Cottage Grove
Redness
ST. Paul Park
Innesota
Gazette
Ots
Nal
Cegor Memorial
Esdar Memorial
Cedar Memorial Cemetery
Ave
S.E. Sun
Duncan Studio
Reddah
Hall Mark Nursing Home
el Cedar Rapids
S.W
St. Dr
Anaheim
Calif
Bridal Services
ALL Kinds Service Press & Litho, CO Inc
Third St. SE
Longbranch
Dial
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