Impersonator Richard Eakin Teaches UC Zoology Class
Master impersonator Richard Eakin dresses as Mendel the Father of Genetics and other scientists like Darwin and Pasteur to dramatize lectures at the University of California Zoology class. The staged persona aims to enliven student interest and illustrate scientific ideas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Eakin
Gregor Mendel
University of California
Eakin
Charles Darwin
Louis Pasteur
Dunn Confirmed for IDOT Post In Iowa Senate Vote
Barbara J. Dunn of Des Moines was confirmed 46 to 0 by the Iowa Senate to the state transportation commission after Gov. Ray nominated her for opposing 65 foot twin trailer trucks. She replaces Ann Pellegrino who voted for long trucks.
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Des Moines
UPI
Senate
Barbara J. Dunn
Department of Transportation Commission
Dunn
Robert D. Ray
Ann Pellegrino
Story City
Iowa
Thomas J. Mann, Jr
Iowa Civil Rights Commission
Norma I. Lock
Conflicting Lie Detector Views in Robbery Case
A Linn district court jury found Charles H. Hopkins guilty of robbery on the Elderly Volkmann front lawn last Aug 24, while clearing the more serious charge of robbery with aggravation. The trial featured conflicting lie detector testimony from Cedar Rapids detectives Byrne and Meyn about Hopkins truthfulness and the use of a control question. Hopkins to be sentenced April 20. jurors listed from Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas.
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Linn District Court
Charles H. Hopkins
Cedar Rapids
Arnold Volkmann
Sixth Street SE
Hopkins
Volkmann
Irene
Jenny Ballew
Washington High School
Volkmanns
William J. Byrne
Robert Meyn
Illinois
Byrne
Meyn
Realtors Adopt Computer Listing for Cedar Rapids
The Cedar Rapids Board of Realtors voted to adopt a computer book program for its multiple listing system. The May start is planned after a 10 month study, with Photo Printing Inc. handling implementation. The upgrade preserves printing and photo quality while expanding home listings and seller exposure.
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Cedar Rapids Board of Realtors
Dave White
Photo Printing, Inc
Des Moines
Des Moines Board of Realtors
William Strasburger
Strasburger
Board of Realtors
White
Nixon cites Cambodia bombing disclosure cost lives on disclosure
On this date in 1976 former President Richard M. Nixon said that public disclosure in 1969 of the secret U.S. bombing of Cambodia forced him to ground the planes and cost countless American lives.
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Richard M. Nixon
U.S
Cambodia
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Idot Post
Job Service of Iowa Appeal Board
Lillia M. McElroy
Percival
Energy Policy Council
Barbara Ann Steen
Jesup
Board of Nursing
Roy Berger
Iowa Housing Finance Authority
Dennis D. Killion
Red Oak
Board of Pharmacy Examiners
Kathryn L. Graf
Fairfield
Iowa Real Estate Commission
Barbara A. Failor
Ankeny
Thomas Jefferson
France
Benjamin Franklin
Roland Krekeler
3S Fox
Starks
Center
First Avenue East
Vacuum & Sewing
Center Point Road
N.E
Coe College
Vicky Vaughn
Thirty Second
Oakland Rd
Maurices
DE Seeale Tone
MESA
Cee
Amana Society
Amana Gen’l. Store
Amana
Morris
Morriss
Ura
Tee
VINO
Lindale Plaza
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