ISU wins three places in beef show honoring Clark
Iowa State University Farm Operations Club bought the Jon Clark memorial steer from the division II event where a ninth place finish occurred. Clark, a former Farm president, is honored as the steer will join ISU training table. A Charolais cross steer took tenth place and carcasses will be inspected Sunday morning after a 1:30 show day.
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Jon Clark
Iowa State University Farm Operations Club
Clark
Iowa State
Ray Removed From Solitary
Petrol Tennessee AP reports James Earl Ray has been moved from solitary confinement, improving his isolation status as part of ongoing prison management. The decision affects security procedures and inmate housing within the facility.
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Tenn
James Earl Ray
Anna M Thomas 80 Dies Rites Sunday
Anna M. Thomas 80 lifelong Center Point Cedar Rapids resident died Thursday. Born July 13 1891 at Center Point she married Royal D. Thomas January 15 1915. She belonged to United Methodist Center Point American Legion auxiliary Rebekah lodge and Pythian Sisters. Survived by sister Barbara Durow and brother George Stauffer both of Center Point. Services Sunday 2:30 p.m. Murdoch chapel Center Point. Friends may call after 1 p.m. Saturday.
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Center Point
Anna M. Thomas
Cedar Rapids
Royal D. Thomas
Thomas
United Methodist Church
American Legion Auxiliary
Rebekah Lodge
Barbara Durow
George Stauffer
Murdoch Chapel
Effort Launched To Rid City of Junked Autos
A citywide operation named Junk Car will begin Monday in Cedar SW Cedar Rapids aims to remove about 300 junked vehicles and raise public awareness of nuisance cars while sharing progress on disposal legislation. The plan seeks to give incentives to remove junk cars and inform residents about related legal concerns.
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Cedar SW
Cedar Rapids
Prehearing Conference Set For Utility Merger
Iowa Illinois Gas and Electric and Iowa Power and Light will hold a prehearing conference on their merger June 21 in the Federal Power Commission hearing room in Washington. The record in the consolidation case will also be reopened to add details on claimed benefits and costs.
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Davenport
Iowa-Illinois Gas and Electric Co
Iowa Power and Light Co
Des Moines
Federal Power Commission
Washington
FPC
Vandals damage Park View pavilion in Jones Park
Jones park superintendent Elmer Delaney reported vandals ransacked the Park View pavilion kitchen Thursday night. They broke into the kitchen, shattered doors, and threw items about. Police are investigating the incident.
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Parkview Pavilion
Jones Park
Elmer Delaney
City Briefs and Local Notices from Gazette
Municipal Court will be closed Monday for a judges meeting in Des Moines. A Cedar Rapids galley vanishing was entered Thursday night with a half ton hoist valued at 28 and a sander valued at 125 stolen. A street closure on E Avenue NE at 8 am Monday. Pancake feast at Ellis YMCA Sunday 7 am to 2 pm by West Side Indian Guides, adults 1.00, kids 0.50. Edward Gordon reported tires and radiator stolen from 3231 Stratford Lane SW. Edward Clary of rural Central City accused of receiving stolen property from Buresh Rental. Mayor's Jobs for Veterans meeting 73 pm in council chambers to plan a Job Fair on June 24. Donald C. Ament reported a tape player stolen from his car in 500 block Center Point road NE. Executive Plaza Building space for rent at 4003 First Avenue SE. Tires taken from 2752 A Avenue NE valued at 460. Entries close for Cedar Rapids Dog Show June 15. Garage sale at 3113 29th Ave SW Rolling Green.
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Fourteenth Avenue
Jobs For Veterans
Mayor's
Jobs For Veterans Committee
Council Chambers
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Donald C. Ament
H Avenue NW
Center Point Road
New Delay in Opening Ellis Park Pool
The Ellis Park swimming pool opening was delayed again due to trouble with a water entry port. Officials say the 3 year old pool will definitely be open at 1 p.m. Saturday if repairs hold.
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Ellis Park
Eens Ae Seme
50 000 to Kin of Slain Police Asked
Washington AP reports a proposal to pay 50 000 to families of officers killed in the line of duty, sent by Attorney General Mitchell in letters to the senate and house. The text notes an inquiry about a special service and suggests regular advertising in want ads.
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Mitchell
Senate
House
Sgt Higdon Could Have Got 8 Years
REDSTONE ARSENAL Alabama AP Sgt William Higdon convicted of stealing funds and collecting kickbacks while running army clubs in Vietnam was sentenced to a dishonorable discharge a 25000 fine and forfeiture of all pay and allowances The military had been investigated by a senate subcommittee during its inquiry into the club systems Only One
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Redstone Arsenal
Ala
William Higdon
Vietnam
Griffin Signals Possible Run for Jepsen Post
Griffin hints at a possible bid for the Jepsen lieutenant governor post amid GOP competition including Sen. Arthur Neu and House Speaker William Harbor, as party leaders shake up the race.
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Jepsen
G.O.P
Arthur Neu
Carroll
House
William Harbor
Henderson
Roof Fall Kills 2 Coal Miners in West Virginia
Two miners died when a mine roof collapsed in Fairview West Virginia on Friday. Two other workers were trapped and later reported in fair to good condition. Firefighters and emergency crews responded to the accident scene at the coal mine. Local authorities opened an investigation into the roof failure and mine safety conditions.
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Fairview
W. Va
Statue of Kahraman Erected in Bagdad Amid War News
The Iraqi news agency reports a bronze statue of Kahraman, the concubine linked to Ali Baba, is installed in Bagdad. The piece shows her pouring boiling oil on the Higdon figure as soldiers face trial on unspecified charges. An earthquake near Amchitka island injures scores in the Dominican region.
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Lebanon
Kahraman
Ali Baba
Bagdad
Higdon
Being Transferred to Europe Due to Long Hair
A report notes that Ledder planned transfer to Europe citing long hair. It mentions Sen Abraham Ribicoff of Connecticut as involved or referenced in the discussion.
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Europe
Ledder
Sen Abraham Ribicoff
Three Grenade Attacks by Guerillas in Gaza
Arab guerillas struck three grenade attacks on Arab workers leaving a location in Gaza. The assailants have warned that Arabs in occupied territory who collaborate with others are at risk.
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Gaza
Everett Boys Build Boat Into Raft of Trouble
The Everett boys craft a boat and stumble into a raft of trouble while watching N and the Professor at 7 PM Friday in color on Channel 9.
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Professor
Channel 9
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