Whitten claims ITT settlement worth millions to firm
Whitten accuses ITT of undue influence in the ITT anti trust settlement. He alleges a $400 000 donation aided Hartford efforts and that ITT officials sought Mrs Beard's resignation with a pension offer. Whitten cites Gleason and Timmons disputed talks, lists Liszka as ITT connected, and claims government investigations amid broader wiretap paranoia.
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ITT
Justice Department
Hartford
Grinnell Co
San Diego
G.O.P
Liszka
Whitten
Tion
Kleindienst
Anderson
Britt Hume
Hume
Beard
Whitten backs McGovern while criticizing Nixon aides
Whitten says Nixon is more honest than Johnson but laments that Nixon aides are poor liars. He endorses South Dakota Senator George McGovern for the presidency.
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White House
Eisenhower
Nixon
Johnson
Whitten
South Dakota
George McGovern
Price Hike on Anderson Talk After Notoriety
Coe College sources report a booking agency raised columnist Jack Anderson’s appearance fee after the ITT story broke. Initial bids ranged from 1500 to 2000 dollars with a later agreement at 1750 dollars. Anderson canceled the trip to testify in Washington, and substitute Les Whitten’s fee was 750 dollars.
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Jack Anderson
Coe College
Anderson
Coe
ITT
Washington
Les Whitten
Informational Pickets at Quaker Oats Plant
The Teamsters union from Chattanooga Tennessee staged two informational pickets at Quaker Oats Cedar Rapids plant to support striking workers at the Tennessee facility. Company officials reported the early shift pickets caused no disruption to operations.
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Teamsters Union
Chattanooga
Tenn
Cedar Rapids
Quaker Oats Co
Quaker
Tennessee
Pentagon figure fined for reckless driving in LA
Anthony J. Russo, charged with leaking the Pentagon Papers, pleaded guilty to reckless driving and disturbing the peace in a municipal court in Los Angeles. Charges of drunken driving and resisting an officer were dismissed. Russo was arrested November 11 after police reported erratic driving.
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Pentagon
Los Angeles
UPI
Anthony J. Russo
Daniel Elisberg
Russo
Kirkwood Vets Club Seeks Expanded GI Benefits
Kirkwood Community College veterans group collects about 400 signatures on petitions calling for state tuition grants covering tuition fees books and supplies at all Iowa colleges. They also press for boosted education benefits to 210 for single veterans 240 for married veterans 265 for married veterans with a dependent and 25 per additional dependent along with support for the Vietnam bonus and Emergency Employment Act funding for veteran jobs.
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Veterans Club
Kirkwood Community College
Kirkwood
Iowa
Dean Culberson
Kirkwood Veterans Club
Robert Ray
Harold Hughes
Jack Miller
John Culver
Fred Schwengel
Lansing Council Considers Curbside Can Recycling
Lansing councilors were approached by local students seeking to collect metal cans for recycling. The group proposed truck transport of the cans to Des Moines if a sufficient load is gathered.
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Lansing Council
Lansing
Des Moines
Concert Sunday by Promenade Orchestra at Coe College
The Promenade Orchestra will perform Sunday at 4 30 p m in Daehler Kitchin auditorium Coe College. The program includes Handel Music for the Royal Fireworks Copland Variations on a Shaker Melody Youmans No No Nanette and Gould American Salute. Thomas C Slattery associate professor conducts the free concert funded by a grant from the Recording Industries Music Performance Trust Fund with Local 317 of the AFM.
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Coe Promenade Orchestra
Coe
Daehler-Kitchin
Handel
Aaron Copland
Vincent Youman
Morton Gould
Thomas C. Slattery
Tne
Scolaro Accepts Committee Post
Municipal Court Judge Anthony Scolaro accepted an offer to join the National Association of Counties crime and criminal justice steering committee. He noted Iowa interest is low and Linn County becomes the first in the state to join, aiming to track actions in other states. The association is 35 years old.
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Anthony Scolaro
National Assn. of
Crime and Crimiinal Justice
Scolaro
Iowa
Linn
Cedar Rapids Proposes 1942 43 Budget Totaling 1 352 299 05
Cedar Rapids city councilmen submitted to taxpayers a proposed final budget for 1942 43 totaling 1 352 299 05 dollars. The document outlines allocations for city departments and services as part of the annual fiscal plan.
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Cedar Rapids
C R Group To Represent Iowa At Luther Event
The Washington high school orchestra was chosen as Iowa representative for the Luther College Dorian orchestra festival in Decorah. Directors James Peterson announced selections with ensembles from Illinois Wisconsin and Minnesota attending. The Washington orchestra performs Saturday at 7 30 p m with a combined 270 piece string orchestra joining all four schools for Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis in Lutherfieldhouse.
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Washington High School
Iowa
Luther College
Decorah
James Peterson
Illinois
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Washington
Thomas Tallis
Lutherfieldhouse
Edgewood-Colesburg Approves Salary Increases and Cuts
The Edgewood-Colesburg school board approved a teacher salary schedule raise from 6 950 to 7 000 dollars per year and average 3 35 percent increases for other staff. They voted to drop sponsorship of a summer recreational program including girls softball and boys baseball, offering equipment and field use to the community.
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Edgewood
Colesburg
Rites at Mediapolis For Mimmie Coonrod
Mimmie C. Coonrod 90 died Wednesday at Cedar Manor. Widow of J. C. Coonrod former Clarence banker and Cedar county district court clerk. Private funeral 10 a.m. Friday Fry Funeral Chapel Mediapolis with burial there. Memorials may go to the Lutheran church choir in Mediapolis.
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Tipton
Mimmie C. Coonrod
Cedar Manor
J. C. Coonrod
Clarence Banker
Cedar County
Fry Funeral Chapel
Mediapolis
Lutheran Church
Elusive Man Nabbed He Disappears Again
Manchester authorities seek Ryan man Charles Oberbrockling 25 who vanished after posting release on own recognizance following arraignment in Delaware County district court. He had been charged in connection with an undisclosed offense and was briefly in custody before disappearing.
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Manchester
Ryan
Delaware County
Charles Oberbrockling
Suspect Nabs After Months On The Run
After eluding capture for months, the suspect was arrested Sunday night in Monticello. He faces charges of false uttering of a check.
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Monticello
Brandon Man Found Guilty of Assault in Waterloo
Brandon Charles Wright, 20, of Brandon was found guilty in Waterloo of assault with intent to do great bodily harm. He faced attempted manslaughter charges after a tavern fight in which a man was struck with a pool cue. sentencing date not set.
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Brandon
Charles Wright
Waterloo
Wright
Powell Expected to Leave Jackson Memorial Hospital
Adam Clayton Powell former Harlem congressman is expected to leave Jackson Memorial hospital by week’s end after treatment. The report notes Powell’s hospitalization and anticipated discharge looming as the week closes.
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Miami
Adam Clayton Powell
Harlem
Jackson Memorial Hospital
Budding Musicians Seek Good Used Instruments
Local community notices invite aspiring young musicians to find affordable used instruments. Schools, clubs, and music shops offer donations, exchanges, and sales to support beginners and student ensembles.
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Victor Liszka
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ITT Anti-Trust Ac
Washington Post
Billy Sol Estes
Bobby Baker
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U.S
Kirkwood Vets Club
Canada
Nova Scotia
C.R
Luther
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Rites
Mimmie Coonrod
Brandon Man
Ponca
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Ap Wey
Wu Lawn Food
Earl May
Petunia
Snapdragon
Coleus
Jiffy
SUN
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