Eight Little Eyes Startle Tour of Iowa Capitol
Iowa capitol tours show big tourist flow with school groups in winter and families in summer. Aides and receptionists adapt to visitors as guides discuss rotunda dome murals and chamber details while cameras sometimes miss the governor’s door.
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Iowa
Chris Wion
Atty
Richard Turner
Miss Wion
Capitol
Thomas J. Square
Statehouse
Golden Dome
Miss Wien
East Iowa JOBS Projects Okayed by Labor Dept
Kansas City reports the first eight of Iowa 1972 Summer Neighborhood Youth Corps projects approved by the U S Department of Labor. Neal B. Hadsell cites 1 213 participants from low income families and 519 770 dollars allocated. Additional NYC positions may follow from a new congressionally approved supplemental.
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Kansas City
Iowa
U.S. Department of Labor
Neal B. Hadsell
Labor Department
U.S
Nyc
National Alliance of Businessmen
Decorah
Northeast Iowa Community Action Corp
East
Belle Plaine
Benton
Iowa City Commencement Honors Cedar Rapids Graduate
Thomas Martin Rawson of 3300 Johnson Avenue SW Cedar Rapids received a bachelor of business administration degree with honors at the University of Iowa commencement in Iowa City. His name was not listed among the graduates in Sunday's Gazette.
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Iowa City
Thomas Martin Rawson
Johnson Avenue
Cedar Rapids
University of Iowa
East Iowans Graduate From Mankato State
Several East Iowans were among 1 204 graduates from Mankato State College on June 9. Names and degrees listed include Cedar Rapids John S. McKay BS commerce. Dennis L. Vanourny BS sociology and corrections. Gowrie James D. Gunningham BS business administration. Independence Ann J. Hall BS elementary education. Iowa City Mary Jo Noone BS recreation and park. Lone Tree James W. Buline BS urban studies and political science. Marion James A. Curtis BS social studies. New Albin Robert E. Pottrott MBA management. Waukon Susan M. Smedrud BS business education.
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Mankato
Minn
Marion
James A. Curtis
New Albin
Robert E. Pottratt
Waukon
Susan M. Smedrud
Residence Halls Unit Meets in Iowa City Theme
The Great Lakes Assn of College and University Residence Halls will hold its annual meeting June 16 to 18 at the University of Iowa in Iowa City. Topics include health foods in dorms security dormitory personal rights and educational and recreational dorm programs. About 30 University of Iowa residence hall officers and students will attend.
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Iowa City
The
Great Lakes
Castalia appoints mayor and council member
Mayor Ralph Schultz died about two weeks ago prompting the Castalia town council to appoint Councilman Herbert Schroeder to serve the remaining mayoral term. Earl Smith was appointed to fill Schroeder’s council seat.
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Castalia
Herbert Schroeder
Ralph Schultz
Earl Smith
Schroeder
Iowa Democrats pick delegates to Miami Beach convention
A report to Secretary of State shows national labor groups based in Washington gave Dick Clark of Marion and other Iowa Democrats financial backing. AFL CIO led with 10000. other gifts include $2000 from IAMAW and $100 from the International Brotherhood of Firemen and Oilers. Delegates to the Miami Beach convention were chosen by Clif Larson, Robert Fulton, and Dagmar Vidal.
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DES Moines
Melvin Synhorst
Washington, D.C
Dick Clark
Marion
Washington
International Assn. of Machinists and Aerospace Workers
The
Carpenters Legislative Improvement Committee
Railway Clerks Political League
Service Employes International Union
International Brotherhood of Firemen and Oilers
Iowa
Miami Beach
Clif Larson
Ames
Robert Fulton
Waterloo
Dagmar Vidal
Hampton
Hearings Set on Demo Challenges in Iowa Delegation
DES MOINES James Moran of Chicago will conduct hearings Thursday and Friday in Des Moines on challenges to Iowa's uncommitted delegation to the Democratic national convention. The Savery hotel hosts the proceedings announced by the credentials committee after the May 20 state convention. The disputes argue women are underrepresented in the uncommitted group amid 10 delegates. Iowa also sends 36 other delegates including 19 for McGovern and 17 for Muskie. Humphrey is mentioned.
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Des Moines
James Moran
Chicago
Iowa
Miami Beach
Savery Hotel
George McGovern
Edmund Muskie
Hubert Humphrey
Common Cause Leader to Speak at Drake University
Jack Conway president of Common Cause will address a public meeting at 8 p.m. Wednesday at Drake University. He will discuss the group’s role in the election with emphasis on the Federal Election Campaign Act and Iowa candidates for national office.
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Des Moines
Jack Conway
Washington, D.C
Common Cause
Drake University
Conway
Federal Election Campaigns Act
Iowa
Harbor Says Nel Is Hampering Governor
Des Moines. House Speaker William Harbor accuses Sen. Arthur Neu of Carroll of seeking Gov. Robert Ray's support, claiming Neu has put the governor in an awkward position by implying Ray backs him in the Republican primary for lieutenant governor.
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UPI
House
William Harbor
Robert Ray
Harbor
G.O.P
Arthur Neu
Carroll
Ray
Oelwein Approves Winter Burial Compromise
Oelwein city council reached a compromise on a $30,000 Woodlawn cemetery building to house up to 50 caskets through winter. The plan reduces municipal costs for spring graves, while families pay about 150 dollars for storage and winter opening, with option to opt out. A petition with 132 names opposed the project, raising concerns about correct grave placement in spring.
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Oelwein
Woodlawn Cemetery
Viola Simms
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