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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1967

Page

2

Bowen Urges Study of Human Problems and Technology

University of Iowa President Howard R. Bowen told a senate subcommittee he unqualifiedly endorses a proposed select committee on technology and the human environment. He urged a broad long range program, including a national welfare based accounting system, systems analysis, and ongoing social trend study groups to guide policy and priorities. Bowen warned technology pressures on resources and congestion but said tech offers solutions and urged mobilizing knowledge across social sciences to improve life. He stressed the need to broaden technology to include humanities and arts and to focus on political decision making and priorities.

Washington, D.C University of Iowa Howard R. Bowen Senate Intergovernmental Relations Subcommittee Select Committee Bowen Commission On Technology, Automation, and Economic Progress Congress Johnson

Girl 3 Dies In Farm House Fire In Panora

A 3 year old girl Samantha Larson died in a farm house fire in Panora caused by an apparent stove explosion. Her parents Robert and Mrs Larson saved two younger children but suffered second degree burns. Fire chief Dean Hennen said flames started in the front room and spread quickly.

Panora Samantha Larson Robert Larson Dean Hennen

Three Boys Face Burglary Counts In West Union

Three Fayette county youths David Westcott Ronald Meeker and Junior Larson face night time breaking and entering charges in Fayette county amid alleged thefts in Arlington Wadena and Meervill e The three pled guilty to related counts in Clayton County including taking property valued over 20 and theft from a car with tire removal and vandalism Westcott and Larson are to be sentenced March 31 Meeker remains out on bond awaiting appearance

Gazette West Union Fred A. House Elkader Fayette County David Westcott Wadena Ronald Meeker Arlington Harold Larson Oelwein Clayton County Westcott Larson Meeker Sinclair

Odrinex Diet Pill Ad Guarantee at All May's Drug Stores

An advertisement promotes Odrinex fat loss pills with a money back guarantee. It claims quick fat reduction and longer life, priced at $3, and available from All May's Drug Stores with mail orders, return policy, and a no questions asked refund.

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Iowa Senate Advances Three Money Bills

Iowa Senate approved three appropriation measures to fund 1965 legislative findings. The bills pay legal fees totaling 9 year dollars to five named attorneys and reporters, provision 150000 for a higher education loan guarantee program, and 12500 to automate elevators in the Lucas Building on the Capitol grounds.

Lucas Building Capitol Grounds

Proposed Center for Elderly in Benton It Discussed

Belle Plaine Benton County CAP advisory committee meets Tuesday at 7 30 p m at the CAP office to discuss a plan for a center for elderly residents. A supervisor and volunteers would run crafts cards and entertainment with daily openings in Belle Plaine for Benton county seniors.

Belle Plaine Benton County Community Action Program CAP Benton County

Iowa scientists launch rockets to探 listen for whistlers in ionosphere

University of Iowa researchers plan two rocket probes from Wallops Island Virginia and Fort Churchill Canada to study low frequency whistlers from the Van Allen belts. The missions aim to detect an oxygen whistler and test negative ion hypotheses, with five UI receivers aboard and instruments to record airborne radio noises for ground analysis.

University of Iowa Stanley Shawhan John Miller National Aeronautics and Space Administration Iowa City Earth U. of S James van Allen U. of I Donald Gurnett Gurnett Shawhan Garnett Department of Physics and Astronomy

Rites Saturday for Former Oxford Man

Edwin R. McDonough 56 formerly of Oxford died in a Chicago home fire. Survived by wife Margaret two step children one brother and five sisters including Mrs. Clem J. Shay Iowa City and Mrs. Thomas Thompson Oxford Services Saturday at 9 30 a m at St Marys church Rosary Friday 8 30 p m at McGovern Dwyer funeral home Iowa City

Oxford Edwin R. McDonough Chicago Margaret Clem J. Shay Iowa City Thomas Thompson Ralph J. Dwyer St. Mary’s Church McGovern - Dwyer Funeral Home

Belle Plaine Ambulance Takeover Proposal Drafted

Kenneth Hrabak and Richard Halverson funeral directors urged the Belle Plaine city council to end their ambulance service and let the city assume control citing Medicare restrictions and liability. The council took no decision and agreed to seek bids on heating the swimming pool to 78 degrees requiring three heaters in an underground compartment. Ross of Ross Pharmacy was elected to the Iowa Pharmaceutical Association house of delegates from district six, to start May 8 after the convention.

Belle Plaine Kenneth Hrabak Richard Halverson Kenneth Ross Ross Pharmacy Iowa Pharmaceutical Assn. House of Delegates

Minister Heads W Union Board in Good Samaritan Meeting

In West Union at the annual Good Samaritan advisory board meeting Rev. Andrew Oppedahl was elected chairman succeeding Rev. Paul Meyer. Walter Dullard became vice chairman and Mrs. Charles Shipton re elected secretary. Other members include Revs Meyer Ukena and Dr Linge with Mrs Gene Wood and Charles Antes. The Rev R M Christensen was submitted as a new member to the Sioux Falls governing board. The auxiliary re elected officers led by Mrs A G Van Nordstrand and purchased a library cart and a battery operated clock for the new home.

Walter Dullard Harry Stolle Charles Shipton Paul T. Meyer Gene Wood Charles W. Antes G. W. Ukena West Union Scott Linge Fayette R. M. Christensen Good Samaritan Governing Board Sioux Falls S. C Good Samaritan Auxiliary A. G. van Nordstrand Auxiliary Good Samaritan

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Technology Commission Senate DES Moines Iowa Senate House Richard Dennler le Mars John Greer Spencer Stephen Robinson Petersen-Stanton Court Dean G. Parrott Robert J. Cassel The Higher Education Facilities Commission Center For Elderly Benton U. of Wallops Island Fort Churchill Canada U. of I. Injun III Sounding Rocket Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt Ross W. Union Board Life Insurance Savings Robert B. Cady Ries Cedar Rapids Modern Woodmen OF America Rock Island, Illinois Zale Sunbeam General Electric Steam & Dry Iron G.E Dent Sale Hotpoint Electric Dryers Hotpoint Necchi Nelco 2Nd Ave
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