Efficiencies Offset Hospitals Cost Rise Says Pickett
L. E. Pickett of St. Luke's Methodist hospital told the Twelve club that hospital costs still rise due to new services and wages, but numerous operational efficiencies and new equipment are measurably offsetting the trend. He noted St. Luke's ranks among the top two percent of the largest U.S. hospitals.
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L. E. Pickett
Twelve Club
Pickett
St. Luke’s Methodist Hospital
Iowa
Jepsen Enters Governor Race in Iowa Primary
Lt. Gov. Roger Jepsen made official his bid to win the Republican nomination for Iowa governor from Gov. Robert Ray. He announced in a 152 word statement ahead of a news conference with cameras and friends, pledging a plan for progress for Iowa in September. Ray, speaking from Lake Okoboji, said the move did not surprise him, noting Jepsen has campaigned actively for some time.
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Des Moines
Roger Jepsen
Robert Ray
Jepsen
Towa
Ray
Lake Okoboji
Towa Manufactures
Assa
Gov
Republica Party
Jepsen announces bid for Iowa governor in September
Former lieutenant governor Jepsen says he will run for governor in September after months of considering the move. He argues he can attract stronger readership than Gov. Ray, pledges support to the current governor and notes no term limit on a third bid. He stresses party unity, but concedes potential conflicts over policy.
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Jepsen
Ray
G.O.P
Senate
Miss Iowa chosen as Young Republican of 1971
Miss Iowa Marsha Henry of Iowa City won the Miss Young Republican title at the finals held in town during the 17th biennial National YR Federation convention in Phoenix.
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Phoenix, Ariz
Iowa
Marsha Henry
Iowa City
Tow
National YR Federation
Four Drownings In Two Days In Iowa
At least four Iowans died in drownings over two days. Randy Christians, 19, of Des Moines, was found in a apartment complex pool. A West Des Moines officer’s 7 year-old son died after falling into a pool. Don Wolfe pulled his son from the water as divers trained nearby. Harald Antony Boozell, 18 months, of Des Moines, drowned in a pool. Larry Nielsen, 24, of Webster City, drowned in a lake near his home.
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Randy Christians
Des Moines
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Don Wolfe
Mike
Harald Antony
Lee Boozell
Detroit
Cording
Harold Boozell
Larry Nielsen
Webster City
Hashish Charge Filed Against Marion Man 19
A 19 year old rural Marion man, Kevin L. Snyder, was arrested by Linn County deputies early Friday and charged with possession of hashish. He was found asleep in a car west of Cedar Rapids on highway 30 at 6 30 am with hashish in a leather pouch at his belt. A warrant yielded a larger quantity of the substance at his residence. he was jailed awaiting arraignment.
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Marion
Linn’ County
Kevin L. Snyder
Cedar Rapids Slong Highway
Bas
Snyder
Linn County
Lester Le Grand of North Liberty Dies
North Liberty mourns as Lester A. Le Grand, 30, dies at his home Thursday afternoon after a sudden illness. He is survived by family in the area and his death is listed as a sudden natural cause.
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Lester le Grand
North Liberty
Lester A. le Grand
Medina case conflicts echo in army court proceedings
The defense argues bias in Medina's court martial amid Calley testimony disputes. Judge Howard limits the use of polygraph results and orders disclosure of witness lists. Prosecution rejects conspiracy claims, noting no effort to hide Medina’s testimony. Memorial services for a local veteran are announced.
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Bailey
Calley
Maj
Wiliam Eckhardt
Vinton Man Wins Tour Name Contest Promotion
Harold Beresford of Vinton, a retired Iowa Highway Commission employee, won $50 for suggesting Hawkeye Scenic Circle to promote area tourism around Cedar Rapids. The award was given by John Counts and Robert Faxon as civic groups backed the campaign with participation from surrounding counties. Beresford said he entered the contest in his wife's name because he never wins anything and hoped for a different approach.
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Chamber of Commerce
Harold Beresford
Iowa Highway Commission
Hawkeye Scenic Circle
Chamber
John Counts
Robert Faxon
Beresford
Brooke Byam
Paige Byam
Vinton
Estes Park
Cole
Nowany
Counts
William W. ‘Hunt
Springway Commission
Vie
Faxon
Realpal
Ceny
Dukehart-Hughes
Unemployment Rises as Summer Labor Force Grows
May jobless rate climbs to 5.1 percent in Cedar Rapids as student influx boosts the work force. total employment up 310, but 1,210 more job seekers push unemployment higher. Manufacturing in Linn County slips. disputes involve 690 in building trades. June outlook remains uncertain with 2,000 summer job applications.
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Cedar Rapids
Linn County
Town
Regents tighten off campus conduct rules at meeting
The Iowa regents voted to set minimum penalties and keep broad language banning off campus conduct that disrupts university functions. Critics warned the rules could affect legislators, but rules apply only to students, staff, or campus visitors. University leaders questioned defining vague terms while the board kept the wording.
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Donald Shaw
Davenport
Universitie
University of Iowa
Mike Vance
University of Northern Iowa
Howard Jones
Iowa
Vance
Willard Boyd
University of Iowa Law’ School
David Vernon
Apollo 15 Launch Given Green Light for July 26 Blastoff
AP reports Cape Kennedy authorities cleared the Apollo 15 team to proceed with preparations for a July 26 liftoff to the moon. The decision follows earlier schedule notes and related NASA briefings.
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Cape Kennedy
Winthrop Man Serious After Auto Crash
Special to The Ganville HROP reports Winthrop man Donald Buttolph, 48, was in serious condition at University Hospital Iowa City after his car left Highway 20 and struck a bridge abutment ten miles from Winthrop Friday afternoon. He was alone in the auto.
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Donald Buttalph
Winthrop
University Hospitals
Iowa City
Highway 20
Buttolph
Alilo
Nixon urges tax relief for elderly amid Social Security talks
Nixon argues to stem rising local property taxes that hit seniors. He supports raising the Social Security earnings ceiling while preserving benefits, contending work incentives must rise and urging citizens to stay engaged and responsible. He appeals for veteran experience and moral values to guide a strong nation.
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Nixon
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