Satellite Data To Aid Cedar Rapids Urban Study
The University of Iowa Institute of Urban and Regional Research has won an $11,028 federal contract to explore how satellite data can assist Cedar Rapids planning. The project will map land use, overlay census data, and develop a computer model of the city to test planning and management decisions using Earth Resources Technology Satellite imagery and aerial photos.
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Universiy of
Iowa
Institute of Urban and Regional Research
Cedar Rapids
Br. Horton
Washington, D.C
Horton
Hie
Cotar Rapids
Ivolve
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Horten
Jol Mercer
Assistan
Joel Biggs
U. of 1
Institute State
Robert Donnelly
Department of Planning and Redevelopment
Donald Salyer
Robert Madsen
Harlan
USGS
Hoston
San Francisco
Pawling
Mich
U. of I. Institute
Northwestern University
Los Angeles
New Orleans
San Juan
Puerto Rico
U. of I
Unf
Inter
Department of Transportation
Des Moines Man Charged in Wives and Mother Slayings
Orville Singleton, 22, of Des Moines, faces two counts of murder after the bodies of his wife Bertha and mother-in-law Marice Singleton were found in separate homes. Bertha died from a chest wound with burns. Marice stabbed multiple times. Police report the suspect unconscious at his mother’s home, where a fire caused extensive damage.
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Des Moines
Orville Singleton
Bertha Singleton
Maricé Singleton
Polk County
Robert J. Connair
Ben
Orville
Singleton
Oakridge
Hughes Calls Nixon Aides Fail To Fight Drug Abuse
Sen. Harold Hughes of Iowa, once an alcoholic himself and a potential 1972 presidential contender, blasted the Nixon administration for downsizing funding and efforts to curb drug abuse and alcoholism. He labeled the situation a national tragedy and said he was deeply embarrassed.
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Hughes
Washington
UPI
Harold Hughes
Iowa
A Miracle for Martin Brings Hope at Foreign Hospital
Five year old Martin Madriles, blinded by iodine at birth, inspires a vow among his family to travel to Fresnillo Zadeces for a possible corneal transplant. Mission Medica Independiente, aiding remote Mexican villagers, raised funds for the trip as Iowa ophthalmologists hope for partial sight restoration.
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Martin Madriles
Pedro
Martin
Fresnillo Zadeces
Mexico
Mission Medica Independiente
Iowa
Howaver
UAW Members Visit Des Moines Legislature on Tax Relief
About 100 Iowa workers from Cedar Rapids and across the state met lawmakers to push property tax relief for the elderly and jobless benefits changes. They backed the Illinois flexible income tax plan and noted Gov. Ray’s proposed tax hike as a point of comparison. House committee approved a Blue Cross and Blue Shield funding bill and raised hunting and fishing license fees from 5 to 8 dollars, with age 63 provisions allowing exemptions. Senate and House bills related to parks and conservation advanced, with possible rework on park entry fees and sticker requirements.
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Des Moines
United Auto
Cedar Rapids
Loncern
Grown Ki
Robert Ray
Blue Cross
Blue House Conservation Committee
Carpora
Billy Tassed
Senate
House
Towa
Jail sentences handed down in Buchanan county court
Two men received jail time after guilty pleas in Buchanan county district court Judge Peter Van Metre sentenced Charles Maness 19 of Del Wejn and David George Dee 24 of Eldon to 10 days in Buchanan county jail for driving while license was suspended A Independence man Tuane Melvin Heiserman 26 was given two suspended 1 day sentences for the same charge all dates February 1971 context and unrelated legislative notes follow in brief.
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Independence
Buchanan County District Court
Charles Maness
del ‘Wejn
David George Dee
Eldon
Buchanan County
Peter van Metre
Tuane Melvin Heiserman
van Metre
Inde' Penrence
Heiserman
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